Because of the delays, opponents of capital punishment in Colorado doubted that the decision to seek the death penalty against Mr. Holmes would ultimately give victims the solace they are seeking.

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By early Monday, with more than 9 inches of snow reported in some areas of Denver, airline operations in the Colorado capital were working to return to normal a day after more than 200 of 1, 500 flights had been canceled and hundreds more flights were delayed because of the weather, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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The Colorado capital had already gotten over 8 inches of snow by 5:30 p.m.

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Then the real test will be at the end of August when Democrats convene in the Colorado capital to make Obama the party's official presidential nominee.

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Colorado has consistently maintained high rankings for venture capital as a percent of state GDP, public offerings, small biz innovation grants, and entrepreneurial activity over the past five years.

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Airlines in the Colorado capital were working to return to normal operations a day after more than 200 of 1, 500 flights had been canceled and hundreds more flights were delayed because of the weather, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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