Colorado Evening Briefing: Tuesday, September 8

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The stories that shaped Colorado today, in one place.

The GOP midterm convention is a political experiment. Will it really work?

Republicans plan to highlight their tax cuts and a sealed southern border. But affordability and persistent inflation are lingering problems that worry voters.

2 officers injured in Aurora crash

Police said the crash happened as officers were responding to a separate incident, with their lights and sirens activated.

Colorado pilot among those injured in deadly Miami cargo plane crash

The five people killed in the crash ranged in age from 47 to 75 and all worked for an airline cleaning company, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

Trump gave $45K holiday cash gifts to three top aides

President Donald Trump gave the cash gifts to Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris and Margo Martin, according to financial disclosures.

US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship

After the American strikes, Iran launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media said.

One person dies in Commerce City fire near Mile High Flea Market

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the death. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Evening Briefing publishes daily around 6 p.m. Mountain time.

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