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Gearing up for the Colorado Springs city election…and, former Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman is scheduled to appear before an ethics commission.

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On February 27, 2009 By

Raising vehicle registration fees…Dobson steps down…and Colorado Springs’ cemeteries set to begin spring cleaning.

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Steelers Coach Fined $100,000 For Interfering With Play
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Mike Tomlin says he takes full responsibility for stepping onto the field during a kickoff return by the Ravens’ Jacoby Jones.
 

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Telemundo’s ‘Highly Unusual’ Resurrection of ‘El Señor’
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Telemundo announced that its telenovela El Señor de los Cielos (Lord of the Skies) will be back for an unheard of second season. This is a radical departure from traditional telenovelas, which have a clear beginning and a definitive ending.
 

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Immigration Advocates Face Hurdles In GOP House Districts
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Hispanics make up 17 percent of the nation’s population. But they live disproportionately in districts represented by Democrats.
 

Arts & Life

Telemundo/NBC Universal
Telemundo’s ‘Highly Unusual’ Resurrection of ‘El Señor’
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Telemundo announced that its telenovela El Señor de los Cielos (Lord of the Skies) will be back for an unheard of second season. This is a radical departure from traditional telenovelas, which have a clear beginning and a definitive ending.
 

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Mushroom Foraging: When The Fun(gi) Hunt Gets Out Of Hand
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Foraging for fungi and other wild edibles has grown in popularity in the U.S. and abroad in recent years, fueled by guidebooks, Internet buzz and hype from chefs. As a result, some known mushroom hunting grounds are taking a beating.
 

AP
Norman Rockwell’s ‘Saying Grace’ Sells For $46 Million At Auction
December 4, 2013 | NPR · The sale of the famous painting of a woman and boy bowing their heads in prayer at a table in a bustling restaurant set a record for Rockwell’s art.
 

Music

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Patrick Cornelius: Live At Berklee
December 4, 2013 | WBGO · After releasing his fourth album earlier this year, the alto saxophonist premieres a new set of compositions: a suite for jazz octet inspired by A.A. Milne’s poetry for children. He visits his alma mater on Dec. 11 to introduce the music in a live broadcast.
 

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Brian Blade Fellowship: Live At The Village Vanguard
December 4, 2013 | WBGO · One of the world’s great percussionists leads a band driven by decades-long friendships, emotionally resonant anthems and flying drumsticks. With a new album on the way, the Fellowship reunites in New York for a week. Watch a live webcast on Dec. 10.
 

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On Becoming Llewyn Davis, A Hero Who Excels At Failing
December 4, 2013 | NPR · Actor Oscar Isaac disappears into the title role of the new Coen brothers film, Inside Llewyn Davis, a black comedy about a ’60s folk singer who just can’t make it, no matter what he does. He speaks with NPR’s Melissa Block about playing the less-than-likable character.
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