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Trump announcement on Iran deal and more: 5 Things to Know for Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Posted at 5:33 AM, May 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-08 07:33:17-04

DENVER -- Good morning! Here are 5 Things to Know for Tuesday, May 8.

1. Highway ramp closure to affect your morning commute
The closure of eastbound Highway 58 to the eastbound Interstate 70 ramp will remain in place possibly through the morning rush hour commute as crews work to repair a hole in the bridge deck. Detours include McIntyre Street to West 44th Avenue to eastbound I-70 and eastbound Highway 58 to westbound I-70 to West 32nd Avenue to eastbound I-70. 

2. #TimesUp Randy Baumgardner rally
Advocates will deliver petitions from residents demanding that Senate President Kevin Grantham take "meaningful action against Sen. Randy Baumgardner in the wake of several sexual harassment accusations.

3. Trump to deliver Iran verdict
The president is set to reveal his decision on whether to keep the U.S. in the Iran deal, a move that could determine the fate of the 2015 agreement that froze Iran's nuclear program.

4. Anti-abortion protests ramp up
America's abortion clinics experienced a major upsurge in trespassing, obstruction and blockades by activists in 2017, according to an annual survey.

5. More sunshine on Tuesday, but expect a change for the weekend
Skies will clear out early Tuesday, so expect much more sunshine statewide tomorrow.  It will be another warm day with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s for the Denver area.  Sunshine and 50s to mid-60s can be expected in the mountains.