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Innocent Man Is Pardoned 72 Years After His Execution

Outgoing Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has granted a posthumous pardon to Joe Arridy, a mentally disabled man who was executed for murder more than 70 years ago, despite evidence suggesting his innocence. "The tragic conviction of Mr. Arridy and his subsequent execution ... merit such relief based on the great likelihood that...

Colorado Wildfire Destroys More Than 130 Homes

BOULDER, Colo. (Sept. 8) -- A wildfire burning in the canyons and steep mountainsides near Boulder became one of the most destructive blazes in Colorado history Wednesday as authorities determined it had destroyed at least 136 homes in just three days. Authorities provided the dire assessment as firefighters encountered a...