A seismic study found that the Washington Monument can withstand a worst-case earthquake scenario, officials said Thursday in describing needed repairs to the iconic landmark damaged in the 5.8-magnitude quake a year ago.
DENVER -- There are banners on street corners throughout this city that read THE PINNACLE AWAITS DENVER -- the slogan hanging above the iconic Rocky Mountains -- and for once the marketing matches reality. This year's women's Final Four is the strongest in a quarter-century. All four No. 1 seeds advanced out of the regional rounds for the first time since 1989. It also marks the first Final Four featuring four programs with a national title on their resume.
A blizzard that roared through much of the southern Rockies and central Plains tapered off Wednesday, but several states were still expected to deal with heavy snow.
Heavy snow continues to hinder travel in much of the West as more winter weather is expected.
Independence Pass in Colorado gives visitors a view of the best scenery the Rocky Mountains has to offer.
Surveying his land that lies in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, farmer Mike Scott states the obvious.
Sometimes it's not about the destination -- it's about the journey.
The overflowing Missouri river could flood Omaha, Nebraska, and disrupt the College World Series.
A shrinking snowpack in the Rocky Mountains may make it harder to slake the thirst of a growing population in the Western United States, according to new research from the U.S. government and several universities.
A rider in the budget bill to keep the federal government in operation has triggered fury among some wildlife groups because it would remove certain wolves from the endangered species list.
For consumers, the return of $100-a-barrel oil is nothing but bad news. But investors see an opportunity: They're piling into unconventional energy stocks, betting that high oil prices could translate into big profits for some smaller U.S.-based oil companies.
Five consumers who found shards of glass in their bags of frozen vegetables set off what has become a national recall that the products' supplier is tracing to a single lot of peas.
Calm weather Saturday aided the containment effort against a large wildfire that encroached into Boulder, Colorado.
Firefighters reported progress Friday night after battling a Colorado wildfire that had been pushed into the city of Boulder by blustery winds earlier in the day.
Authorities say they are opening up parts of evacuated areas in Boulder County so residents can return home.
When the sun dips below the Rocky Mountains and the streets of Denver go dark, Lokki, his girlfriend Magic and their friend Tripp head home.
CNN's Jim Spellman goes inside the world of teens and young adults who call the streets of Denver home.
CNN's Jim Spellman introduces us to Diane Irwin and her son, who run a medical marijuana farm.
Driving down Broadway, it's easy to forget you are in the United States. Amid the antique stores, bars and fast-food joints occupying nearly every block are some of Denver's newest businesses: medical marijuana dispensaries.
This week on African Voices, two Zimbabwean writers share their own very personal experiences and recollections of their homeland.
Authors Alexandra Fuller and Petina Gappah tell different stories of their home country of Zimbabwe.
One winter, in the middle of a particularly painful breakup, I wished I were religious. Raised in a family of scientists who consider religion to be, at best, a comforting illusion, I saw my longing as a weakness.
Nearly half of Americans would like to live someplace else, according to a national survey.
We're on the road to Las Vegas, Nevada. That's where CNN and the Nevada Democratic Party will hold a presidential debate Thursday.
CNN Senior Political Analyst Bill Schneider has a preview of this week's presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Christmas comes but once a year, and picking out the perfect tree to jolly up the living room is a family ritual full of fun and promise. But with all the different types of trees out there, it's hard to know which one is right for your holiday display. And knowing how to keep it green and fragrant once you deck it out is a talent that eludes many a yuletide reveler.
CNN's John Roberts speaks with Xcel Energy's Tom Henley about a fatal fire at a Colorado hydroelectric plant.
Much as wildfires spread, so has the knowledge of their causes, role in shaping the landscape, and the methods used to control them, especially in developed areas.
SI.com: Hanging 'em upupdated: Sun Mar 04 2007 19:21:00
CENTENNIAL, Colorado (Ticker) -- A lot of retirees head to Florida. Jake Plummer apparently would rather stay in the Rocky Mountains.
SI.com: In the year 2017 ...updated: Fri Mar 02 2007 11:22:00
Racing in the shadow of The Great Wall? Trading paint within eyeshot of Mount Rainier? A track in the Rocky Mountains? Gazing into the crystal ball, here's a six-pack of predictions for what the wide world of NASCAR will look like in 2017:
Facing mounting public pressure over high gasoline prices and now a potentially less-friendly Democrat-controlled Congress, the oil industry is mounting its first-ever major ad campaign, according to a report Thursday.
CNNMoney: Fall travel guideupdated: Mon Oct 02 2006 13:54:00
The leaves are turning and if you're getting that autumn migration itch, here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your fall travel.
Business 2.0: Holey Innovation!updated: Mon Oct 02 2006 11:25:00
The editors have identified the Best business ideas in the world, which will appear here in a series throughout the next month. Check back daily for updates.
It's that time of year -- the brilliant red and golden leaves say, "So long, summer -- autumn has arrived."
Ernesto was downgraded Monday and looks as though it's headed away from the most vulnerable part of the Gulf Coast. The price of oil pulled back almost $2 a barrel as a result.
The editors have identified the Best business ideas in the world, which will appear here in a series throughout the next month. Check back daily for updates.
So how has the Israeli stock market held up in all this mess? Not so bad actually. Was down 4 percent initially after the shooting started, but since has made up half of the drop. Since then it's been flat. War/terror as usual....
Money Magazine: No. 8. Boise, Idahoupdated: Fri Jul 14 2006 18:54:00
In Idaho's largest city, people prefer to ride their bikes to work. If commuters have to drive, the trip often takes less than 20 minutes. "There is a low hassle factor here," says Tom Hadzor, 42, owner of a local video production company. "You have more time to enjoy life." Boiseans have a lot to enjoy besides biking (and good potatoes): The city boasts 2,700 acres of green space and trails, with the foothills of the Rocky Mountains serving as a backdrop. The downtown is stocked with boutiques and restaurants, and a three-block-long farmers' market comes to town every Saturday in the summer.
Dan Olsen's heart had been set on raising a family in Montana. But when he visited his future wife Kari's family here while the couple were in college, Dan knew he had found the place he wanted to call home. "There's a whole different sense of priority here," says Dan, now 39. "It's kind of an outdoorsy, 'take time to smell the roses' attitude. I absolutely fell in love."
Forecasters predicted snow in the Great Lakes and upper Midwest on Wednesday as a system moved in to the region from the Northeast, where temperatures were expected to warm.
For those who like to combine skiing with pampering, a high-octane day on the slopes with a low-key evening sipping champagne in a hot-tub, physical exertion with relentless cosseting -- for those, in short, who like their ski holidays luxurious -- then the Game Creek Chalet in Vail, Colorado, is the place for you.
CNNMoney: Oil shaleupdated: Fri Dec 09 2005 11:48:00
Legendary American geophysicist M. King Hubbert famously predicted in 1956 that U.S. oil production would peak in the early 1970s. Though ridiculed at the time, his prediction -- today known as "Hubbert's peak" -- came true, and domestic production has declined ever since.
Three months is not nearly enough time to judge a portfolio, but this year's FORTUNE 40 is off to a promising start. Our diversified group of domestic and foreign stocks gained 4.9% from June 24 th...
Golfing in Denver has its advantages. The beauty and majesty of the Rocky Mountains to frame your shots. The high altitude (and thin air) to give you a little extra oomph off the tee. And generally great golfing conditions in the summer and early fall.
There's hope for income-starved investors. With yields often topping 7%, master limited partnerships can pump up even the most anemic portfolios. Overall performance isn't too shabby either: Salomo...
Perhaps you aren't a golfer but you share your vacation with someone who is. Then these five resorts in different regions may suit you both. All are among our top 25 golf resorts but have much to o...
Anyone with money in a bank CD or money market account has new appreciation for the word ''stingy.'' But James Schmidt, manager of the Freedom Regional Bank Fund, is doing just dandy with his bank ...
If you spent the 1980s telling anyone who would listen about your house's amazing appreciation, you had better find a new line of cocktail-party patter. Reason: prices of existing single-family hom...
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