WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to American security.

DENVER - Governor John Hickenlooper's decision to grant convicted killer Nathan Dunlap an indefinite reprieve from the death penalty drew mostly criticism Wednesday, but some had praise for the governor.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right to not answer lawmakers' questions.

DENVER (AP) - A Colorado state senator is visiting the White House to receive an honor given to openly gay, lesbian and transgendered public officials.

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court Tuesday backed the U.S. government's decision not to release photos and video taken of Osama bin Laden during and after a raid in which the terrorist leader was killed by U.S. commandos.

DENVER (AP) - A stoned-driving bill awaiting the Colorado governor's signature is being challenged by a northern Colorado man who wants to block the measure.

DENVER - This year's legislative session generated new state laws aimed at guns and others aimed at mental health.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize on Democrats' woes, legislatively or politically.

MATAMOROS, Mexico (AP) - Just across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas, stands a dormitory-style shelter filled with people recently deported from the U.S. and other migrants waiting to cross the border.

WASHINGTON (AP) - A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.