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By Bram Sable-Smith, Sarah Jane Tribble, KFF Health News, KFF Health News Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom. “It is almost impossible to explain what it takes to keep a child alive who should be dead,” said Fabrello, whose son, Ysadore Maklakoff, experienced a rare brain condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy at 9 months old. Through North Carolina’s Medicaid program, Maklakoff qualifies for a large slate of medical care in the family’s home in Chapel Hill. Fabrello said she works with staffing agencies to…

A man who police say burglarized homes near Idaho Springs this week and triggered a shelter-in-place order for an area along State Highway 103 in Clear Creek County was arrested Friday morning. The Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office credited two Denver TV stations — CBS Denver and Fox 31 — for reporting the suspect to authorities after reporters in the field noticed him in the background during early morning live shots they were doing as part of their coverage of the situation. “Great job media!” the sheriff’s office wrote in a 7:35 a.m. update on Facebook. The agency said the suspect…

Bengals (2-1) vs. Broncos (1-2) When: Monday, 6:15 p.m. Where: Empower Field at Mile High TV/radio: ABC, 850 AM/94.1 FM Broncos-Bengals series: Denver is 22-12 against Cincinnati. The Bengals, though, pulled out a 30-24 overtime win in one of the most thrilling games on last year’s schedule after head coach Sean Payton opted to play for OT following a late Denver scoring drive rather than hunt for a game-winning two-point conversion. In the spotlight: Pat Surtain II and the Broncos will face a J.B. under center. Not the one they’re used to. In January 2022, the prelude to his year-long sabbatical before becoming a…

Marshall fire victims who joined the massive lawsuit against Xcel Energy are expected to receive their portion of the $640 million settlement before the end of the year, but the amount of money each plaintiff receives will not be publicly disclosed. Xcel and plaintiffs’ attorneys announced the settlement Wednesday, just one day before the start of jury selection in a two-month civil trial to determine blame for the 2021 wildfire that killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County. The full terms of the settlement will not be released, though private corporations involved in the litigation may…

Six people were taken to the hospital after a “serious” multi-vehicle crash that closed southbound Interstate 25 and a light rail line near Greenwood Village on Thursday night. South Metro Fire Rescue crews responded to the crash at 6:52 p.m. near I-25 and Arapahoe Road, the agency said on social media. A hazardous materials truck also responded to the scene for a fuel leak from one of the vehicles. Further information about the severity of injuries was not immediately available. The highway will likely be closed for an extended period of time, and the Regional Transportation District’s E Line is also…

By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1. The posts on his social media site showed that Trump’s devotion to tariffs did not end with the trade frameworks and import taxes that were launched in August, a reflection of the president’s confidence that taxes will help to reduce the government’s budget deficit while increasing domestic manufacturing. But the additional tariffs risk intensifying inflation that is already elevated,…

By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies. The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official involved in one of Trump’s chief grievances, the long-concluded investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, to face prosecution. Trump has for years derided that investigation as a “hoax” and a “witch hunt” despite multiple government reviews showing Moscow interfered on behalf…

The man killed Tuesday in a Douglas County road rage shooting had exited his car and was reaching into the suspect’s vehicle, allegedly punching him, when he was shot, according to court records. Parker police responded to the shooting at Twenty Mile Road and Longs Way, near Railbender Skate & Tennis Park, just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found a gray sedan stopped on northbound Twenty Mile, with a man slumped on the ground outside the open door, police wrote in court documents. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Carl John Cooper, was dead, police said. Matthew Littlefield,…

The Broncos got a key player back on the practice field as they start preparations for Monday Night Football. Tight end Evan Engram returned to practice and took part in regular work during the portion of Thursday’s practice open to reporters. Engram, 31, missed Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers with a back injury that cropped up during Denver’s Week 2 game at Indianapolis. Engram’s official practice status wasn’t immediately known, but the team’s injury report will be out Thursday afternoon. Engram’s return, if he’s able to play Monday night against Cincinnati, would be an important one for…

I want Mexican food for dinner all year round, but especially during the warm weather months. To my mind, September still qualifies. This simple menu features a zesty tostada as a first course, a rather garlicky fish main course and a satisfying caramel flan for dessert. Tostadas, crisp tortillas topped with any number of ingredients, are an ideal start for this dinner, since they’re delightfully versatile. They can be dainty, made with small tortillas and just a spoonful of brightly spiced ceviche, or hefty, like an overstuffed sandwich. The choice of toppings is limitless. For these, I wanted a smear…