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Moon may hold massive water from ancient volcanoes — a potential source for astronauts, CU study finds

Ancient volcanoes on the moon likely left more water than what sits in Lake Michigan — locked in ice beneath the lunar surface — a potential source for astronauts, University of Colorado researchers have concluded in a newly published study.

The Denver Post · May 23, 2022

3 shootings overnight injure at least 5 as investigations ongoing in Denver metro area

DENVER — Three shootings in the Denver metro area left at least five people wounded overnight.

The Denver Post · May 23, 2022

Denver Art Museum named one of the world’s best 'new' museums

DENVER — The Denver Art Museum has been selected as one of the world’s best museums, in league with Antwerp, Belgium’s Momu and architectural wonders such as Oslo’s Munch Museum and Tokyo’s Murakami Library.

The Denver Post · May 23, 2022

Colorado reports 13 cases of rare but serious mystery hepatitis in children

DENVER — Colorado has reported 13 cases of unexplained hepatitis in children since November, with about half appearing in the last two months.

The Denver Post · May 20, 2022

String of accidental shooting deaths of young children in Colorado highlight importance of secure gun storage

The parents of a 3-year-old girl accidentally shot to death by a sibling in Frederick on Mother’s Day were criminally charged this week in connection with what was the third accidental gunshot death of a child along the Front Range in less than a month.

The Denver Post · May 19, 2022

COVID’s rise over coming weeks could strain Colorado health system if too many workers get sick, officials warn

DENVER — Colorado should expect COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations to keep rising for a few weeks, and while state officials aren’t expecting anything close to last winter’s surge, hospital capacity could become a problem if large numbers of health care workers are out sick.

The Denver Post · May 19, 2022

Rockies rally to snap 12-game skid to Giants behind solid pitching, C.J. Cron’s 10th homer

DENVER — The recipe for the Rockies to somehow get back into contention amid their May freefall played out like clockwork on Wednesday at Coors Field.

The Denver Post · May 18, 2022

Josh Manson lifts Avs to 3-2 overtime victory over St. Louis in Game 1

Colorado’s Josh Manson zipped a game-winning shot past Blues’ goalie Jordan Binnington for a stunning 3-2 overtime victory at an electric Ball Arena Tuesday night. Manson’s shot from the top came midway through the first extra period of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

The Denver Post · May 18, 2022

Frontier flight attendant helped woman give birth in air, airline says

DENVER — A woman gave birth to a baby aboard a Frontier flight from Denver International Airport on the way to Orlando, the airline said in a Facebook post.

The Denver Post · May 17, 2022

Denver City Council bans concealed carry guns in all city buildings, parks

DENVER — The Denver City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance banning concealed carry permit holders from bringing a gun into any city facility or public park after an effort to strip parks out of the law failed.

The Denver Post · May 17, 2022