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Aurora theater shooting juror: One juror refused death penalty

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One juror refused to give James Holmes the death penalty because of his mental illness, according to a juror who spoke when the trial ended. Reported by Denver Post 13 hours ago.

Miami Beach Police Chief Reacts To Movie Theater Shooter Sentence

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Miami Beach Police Chief Dan Oates may live more than 2,000 miles away from his former home in Aurora, Colorado, but on Friday, his thoughts were with the people of the city where he served as chief on one of its darkest days. Reported by cbs4.com 12 hours ago.

Exclusive Interview: Colorado Theater shooting victim speaks out about Holmes' sentencing

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - James Holmes, the Aurora Colorado movie theatre shooter who took the life of 12 people, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Friday the jury was unable to reach a unanimous sentencing verdict which means life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty for Holmes. Reported by abc4 12 hours ago.

A look at the 12 people killed in Colorado theater attack

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Twelve people were killed and 70 were injured at a midnight movie premiere on July 20, 2012, in the Denver suburb of Aurora. Here's a look at those who died: Reported by MyNorthwest.com 11 hours ago.

James Holmes Sentenced To Life For Colorado Theater Shooting

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Jurors spared the death penalty for James Holmes, the man convicted of killing 12 and injuring 70 in the Aurora, Colo., theater shooting. Holmes will serve life without the possibility of parole. Reported by NPR 4 hours ago.

Families on James Holmes verdict: ‘He’s breathing and our loved ones are gone’ - video

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The families of those killed by a gunman at a Colorado movie theatre react to a jury decision to sentence him to life in prison. James Holmes was spared the death penalty after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict on executing the murderer. Holmes killed 12 people when he opened fire at the Aurora theatre in 2012 during the screening of a Batman film

Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 hours ago.

Aurora Shooter James Holmes Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

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On Friday, a jury deciding the fate of Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes said they were unable to reach a unanimous sentencing decision, resulting in life in prison without parole instead of the death penalty for the man who killed 12 people and wounded 70 others at a screening of The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, CNN reports.http://gawker.com/aurora-shooter...

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Suburban Family of Shooting Victim Reacts to Prison Sentence for James Holmes

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Suburban Family of Shooting Victim Reacts to Prison Sentence for James Holmes Patch Crystal Lake-Cary, IL -- The 27-year-old Crystal Lake man was killed when James Holmes opened fire on an Aurora, Colo., movie theater in 2012. Reported by Patch 2 hours ago.

James Holmes Escapes Death Penalty

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A Colorado jury ruled Friday that Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes will be sentenced to life in prison for killing 12 people. Reported by msnbc.com 1 day ago.

Juror in Aurora theater shooting trial speaks out

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One of the jurors who decided the fate of the theater shooting gunman spoke out about her experience on the jury. According to her, there was one holdout who did not want to sentence the shooter to death.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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James Holmes, Aurora Theater Shooter, Sentenced to Life in Prison

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James Holmes, the 27-year-old who killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo. in 2012, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday. Holmes had been eligible for the death penalty, but the 12 jurors could not unanimously agree to sentence him to death, The Associated Press reports. After a four-month trial, the jury found Holmes guilty of 24 counts of first-degree murder last month. He was convicted on 166 counts total, including attempted murder and weapons charges. Holmes' lawyers never contested his guilt, but said the massacre was prompted by a psychotic break as the result of schizophrenia. Reported by SeattlePI.com 1 day ago.

VA chief: It would be 'lunacy' not to finish Aurora hospital project

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Robert McDonald, head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, expressed confidence Saturday that a funding agreement for the VA's troubled Aurora hospital project will be put in place before its existing funding lapses at the end of September. The VA secretary on Saturday addressed a group of several hundred veterans who gathered at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for a conference of veterans' advocacy group Disabled American Veterans. McDonald -- a former U.S. Army captain who became VA… Reported by bizjournals 22 hours ago.

Aurora shooting: shock and mixed emotions in wake of verdict

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Frustrated prosecutor apologizes for life in prison sentence over death penalty for James Holmes but many loved ones express relief that three- year saga is over

After one of the most horrific mass shootings in American history, there was widespread surprise in Colorado after the gunman, James Holmes, was spared the death penalty.

Related: Aurora theater gunman James Holmes sentenced to life in prison

Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 22 hours ago.

Lone juror may be only reason James Holmes spared execution

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A juror who refused to budge may be the only reason James Holmes was spared execution in the Aurora movie theater massacre: fellow panelist. Reported by NY Daily News 19 hours ago.

End of Aurora theater trial moves civil suits against theater forward

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Victims and survivors of the Aurora theater shooting will have to wait almost a year before they can walk into a different courtroom and try to convince a new jury that the theater's owner Reported by Denver Post 15 hours ago.

New Mexico pizza chain's Denver expansion plans keep rising

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Albuquerque-based Dion’s Pizza is "actively pursuing" new sites to expand in metro Denver, said company CEO Mark Herman, and its first store here isn't even open yet. Dion's, which now has 1,400 employees, is getting ready to open its first Denver-area store, which will add about 75 employees. Construction was put off about six weeks at 25750 E. Arapahoe Road in Aurora, Herman said, because of heavy rains in the area. “But, we’re still on track to open our first Denver area store by October,”… Reported by bizjournals 4 hours ago.

Latino Filmmaker Releases Documentary to Raise Dyslexia Awareness; St. Augustine College of Chicago to Host Special Screening

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Embracing Dyslexia is a thoughtful and moving documentary on dyslexia from an insider’s perspective, weaving together interviews with parents, adult dyslexics, researchers, educators and experts to provide an accurate portrayal of a learning difference that affects between 15-20% of the population.

Elgin, IL (PRWEB) August 10, 2015

Latino film director Luis Macias learned in 2011 that his eight year old son Alejandro was dyslexic. Even though Alejandro was diagnosed relatively early, it came after he was held back in first grade due to his poor reading skills and after countless homework battles, self-esteem issues and continuously being told that he was not trying hard enough.

After this heartbreaking experience Macias decided that it was important for the world to learn more about this most common, but misunderstood, learning disability so he created and directed the documentary Embracing Dyslexia in English, and a new Spanish version of the film in an effort to reach Hispanics in their native language.

“This film is my chance to make things right. I can’t take back the decision to hold my son back in first grade, something that will always be a terrible memory for him. I can’t take back the many times I accused him of being lazy and not trying hard enough,” explained Macias, director and producer of Embracing Dyslexia. “This is my way of trying to prevent other children and their families from having to go through what we did. Schools need to acknowledge that dyslexia is real; they need to understand what it is and not be afraid of the word; and they need to know what can be done to help these children. With this information they can work with parents and together make a tremendous impact on a dyslexic child’s life.”

A special screening of the Spanish version of the Embracing Dyslexia documentary, followed by a Q&A session with Macias, will be held at St. Augustine College Charlie Chaplin Auditorium, 1345 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 7pm-8:30pm. There is no cost to attend this event.

The film will also be available online at no cost after the special screening in both English and Spanish at embracingdyslexia.com. To purchase a DVD copy of this film to share at a church, school, community or other type of group function please click here.

About Dyslexia
It is estimated that 15 to 20 percent of the world’s population is dyslexic, but most people are never identified or diagnosed. For those who are identified, most are not given the appropriate remediation. According to the National Institutes of Health, dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. Individuals with dyslexia struggle with reading, writing, spelling and often with math despite having at least an average intelligence. Children that have this learning disability are very bright but are often thought of as lazy and noncompliant which often leads to frustration for the child because no one understands that they have dyslexia or even think of it as a possibility. For those who are diagnosed it often happens after years of struggling in school and after self-esteem has begun to tumble. For being the most common learning disability, dyslexia is grossly misunderstood in the one environment where it can least afford to be – the schools.

About St. Augustine College
Founded in 1980, St. Augustine College is an independent college, with four educational centers in the Chicago area and one in Aurora. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers academic programs that include a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a wide range of Associate Degrees that prepare students for successful employment or the ability to transfer to a four year university to complete a Bachelor’s Degree. Learn more about St. Augustine College at 773-878-8756 or staugustine.edu.

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Contact: Luis Macias, Creator, Director of Embracing Dyslexia
or Marissa Yelenosky, Publicist
phone: 847-612-9748    
email: info(at)embracingdyslexiamovie(dot)com
website: http://www.embracingdyslexia.com
electronic press kit: http://www.embracingdyslexia.com/resources Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.

Brown dwarf aurora found; could inform exoplanet searches

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Scientists have detected a powerful glowing aurora in the atmosphere of a celestial body known as a brown dwarf, light-years away from our solar system. Reported by L.A. Times 7 hours ago.

Monday's Morning Email: Police Shoot Man On Ferguson Anniversary

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*POLICE: MAN SHOT AFTER OPENING FIRE ON OFFICERS IN FERGUSON* "On the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death, police in Ferguson, Missouri, shot a man they say opened fire on them." St. Louis Police Chief Jon Belmar said of the men allegedly exchanging fire with police, “They were criminals; they weren’t protesters. … Protesters are the people out there talking about a way to effect change. We can’t afford to have this kind of violence, not only on a night like this but any point in time if we’re going to move forward in the right direction.” [Ryan Reilly, HuffPost]

*UNINSURED RATE DROPS UNDER OBAMACARE* "The share of Americans without health insurance has dropped sharply since enrollment under the Affordable Care Act began in 2013, according to survey results published by Gallup on Monday. And the law's effects are even more dramatic in states that cooperated with the federal government instead of fighting Obamacare." [Jeffrey Young, HuffPost]

*WHO WILL OVERTAKE TRUMP?* This week's First to Last takes a stab at ranking the actual GOP candidates. In the meantime, Donald Trump has refused to apologize to Megyn Kelly. And if you want to look at something depressing today, check out the number of sexist tweets Kelly got before and after the GOP debate. [Howard Fineman and Lauren Weber, HuffPost]

*FRANK GIFFORD DEAD AT 84* Tributes have poured in for the former Hall of Fame football legend. And here's how he met his wife, Kathie Lee Gifford. [AP]

*YOUR FUTURE GOVERNOR PROBABLY JUST LIVED IT UP IN MAUI* "Last month, a group of state attorneys general flew to Maui for the annual meeting of the Conference of Western Attorneys General. For several days, the top law enforcement officers -- who are often referred to as 'aspiring governors' because of their tendency to run for and win higher elected office -- attended panels and swapped legal expertise on issues facing their states. They also mixed with executives, lawyers and lobbyists at a Waldorf Astoria resort that boasts tropical gardens, a swim-up bar and a grand view of Wailea Beach." [Dana Liebelson, HuffPost]

*EXPERTS BELIEVE HEPATITIS C EPIDEMIC LINKED TO HEROIN USAGE* "Public health agencies and drug treatment centers nationwide are scrambling to battle an explosive increase in cases of hepatitis C, a scourge they believe stems at least in part from a surge in intravenous heroin use." [AP]

*PAKISTAN CHILD SEX ABUSE RING INVESTIGATED* At least 280 children were abused by a gang of 15 men, who filmed their actions and used the footage to blackmail the victims' parents. [NYT]

*FAMILY OF EIGHT KILLED IN HOUSTON HOME* Two adults and six children were shot in the head, allegedly by an ex-boyfriend of the mother. [AP]

*WHAT’S BREWING*

*MEET THE GIRL WHO KILLED HALF A MILLION FLIES FOR TORONTO* Yes, you read that correctly. [The Star]

*'FANTASTIC FOUR' A 'FANTASTIC FLOP'* Made for over $150 million, the film has only brought in a little over $26 million. We still love you, Miles Teller. [Reuters]

*T-SWIFT RESPONDED TO A FAN THAT NEEDED HER* She wrote to a fan who was having a tough go, "I hate that you're feeling that way and it's so hard not to dwell on our fears and doubts, because we want spoilers for how it's going to turn out. … But in reality, we just have to go through life not knowing what's next." She also brought Fetty Wrap on stage, because why not. [HuffPost]

*'EMPIRE' CLEANS UP AT TELEVISION CRITICS ASSOCIATION AWARDS* And who can blame them when you have a character like Cookie Lyon?! [Variety]

*EVERYTHING IS RIGHT IN THE WORLD* Bill Murray will be in the latest "Ghostbusters." [The Hollywood Reporter]

*WHY YOU GET CARSICK* And all your buddies are doing just fine, not that you're at all bitter about it. [Vox]

*WHEN SOCIAL ENGINEERING HELPS YOU STEAL MILLIONS* "Part theater and part science, social engineering is the method by which hackers, for lack of a better term, exploit vulnerabilities in human psychology; for Jonah, it was a key to getting anything he wanted, from televisions and laptops to smartphones and expensive wines." [The Daily Dot]

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*WHAT'S WORKING*

*WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MUSEUM MIGHT BECOME NATIONAL PARK* "Women who fought to earn their right to vote set the stage for a century of enfranchisement advocacy in the United States. The 14 Democratic women in the U.S. Senate introduced a bill on Thursday to designate the nation's foremost museum of women's suffrage as a national park." [HuffPost]

*ON THE BLOG*

*WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY* "Chemo can cause all sorts of aversions. The most common being that you won't be able to stand anything you consume during chemo. I don't know if it's just the association with it being 'chemo food' or if there is some scientific explanation. So do not, I repeat, do not bring your favorite candies or snacks with you to the infusion room." [HuffPost]

*BEFORE YOU GO*

~ James Holmes, the Aurora movie shooter, was sentenced to life in prison over the weekend.

~ Photographing the beauty that is the Hoover Dam.

~ Find out more about that thing we call karma on HuffPost's "All Together" podcast.

~ America's sleep habits for the first half of the year are not where they should be.

~ "Bachelorette" fans, rejoice: Andi Dorfman is writing a tell-all book about breakups, roses, and God knows what else.

~ The widely used ad-blocking software that could kill digital media.

~ Benedict Cumberbatch would really like you to stop filming his performances of "Hamlet," thank you very much.

~ Searching for emeralds in Colombia.

~ It seems rather concerning that it can be this easy to digitally declare someone dead.

~ The 30 least religious states in the United States.

~ Could dogs be the next frontline of cancer detection?

~ The mental health aftereffects of nuclear radiation.

~ Could Nicki Minaj be pregnant with Meek Mill's baby? Or is she just really trolling Drake?

~ Kim Kardashian would choose this as the Instagram to celebrate reaching 42 million followers.

~ Yep, the icecaps are shrinking so much that National Geographic had to alter its atlas.

~ And the speech Junior Seau's daughter wanted to give at her father's induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Prosecutors files charges in fatal Aurora triple shooting last year

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Adams County prosecutors on Friday filed charges against a suspect in a triple shooting last year at an Aurora bar that left one man dead and two others wounded. Reported by Denver Post 4 hours ago.
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