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• Pakistan’s ex-premier Sharif indicted on corruption charges

  19-10-2017 14:56 via krqe.com
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court on Thursday indicted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as well as his daughter and son-in-law on corruption charges stemming from documents leaked from a Panama law firm.
  A lawyer for the 67-year-old Sharif, who is currently in London, where his wife is receiving medical treatment, entered a plea of not guilty. The former prime minister’s daughter, Maryam Sharif, and her husband, Mohammad Safdar, attended Thursday’s hearing at the Accoun
  
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• Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with President Xi Jinping

  26-04-2024 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday even as tensions between the two powers continue to simmer.Secretary Blinken says the U.S.-China relationship must be responsibly managed even as he admitted the challenges that China poses to the U.S.“I returned to China this week to take stock of where we've made progress and where more needs to be done so that we can deliver tangible results for the American people,” said Bli
  
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• Brantley Lake gets a new fishing dock, improved boat ramp

  26-04-2024 15:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a five year absence there is now a new fishing dock on Brantley Lake for people to enjoy. Bison moved from Yellowstone to Taos PuebloThe original dock was torn down five years ago, now after a contribution from the Occidental Petroleum Company, a new dock is ready to use. The boat ramp at the lake also saw some improvements, being re-graveled. Brantley Lake is located between Carlsbad and Artesia.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Chaves County fire, Intruder shot, Drier and breezy, Grand re-opening, Let's Plant ABQ

  26-04-2024 15:11 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Video: Driver tries to race BCSO deputy on Paseo Del NorteAlbuquerque neighborhood seeks city’s help with homeless encampmentLocal attorney drafts plan to help Albuquerque homeless problemAtrisco Heritage High School employees placed on leave after prom controversyWhat’s happening around New Mexico April 26-May 21 dead, 1 injured in northeast Albuquerque shootingSanta Fe City Council considering bill banning people from standing on mediansAs some universities neg
  
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• Quieter weather Friday, before Saturday storm

  26-04-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Friday morning is chillier than earlier in the week, with temperatures falling into the 30s, 40s and 50s. Wear the extra layers and jackets this morning! Skies are mostly sunny, and the winds have lightened up. There are still breezes up to 30 mph along and east of the central mountain chain.Forecast Continues Below
  Trending: Angry parents question how dancer was invited to perform for Atrisco Heritage HS promInvestigation: Documents reveal when Albuquerque police investigated DWI unit tipBusine
  
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• First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse

  26-04-2024 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore.
  The bulk carrier, Balsa 94, sailed out under a Panama flag Thursday morning using a new 35-foot channel, The Associated Press reported. It is headed toward St. John, Canada, and is expected to arrive next Monday.
  It comes nearly four weeks after Dali, a 984-foot
  
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• City officials holding 'Let's Plant Albuquerque' event

  26-04-2024 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Arbor Day Friday with its 'Let's Plant Albuquerque' event at Civic Plaza. Los Lunas one step closer to getting a hospitalThe department is planting eight trees near Civic Plaza in downtown Albuquerque and giving away 50 trees for community members to plant themselves. Officials will speak on how trees can support economic activity, cool the downtown area and provide other quality of
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico April 26-May 2

  26-04-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from April 26-May 2.Albuquerque
  April 25-27 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – The annual event takes over Expo New Mexico all weekend long.April 26-27 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.April 26-27 Yjastros: Flamenco Fandanguero: Primos de la Raza – The latest work from Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company is happ
  
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• Gusty winds continue into the weekend

  26-04-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  High winds continue to die down overnight. Gusty winds will stick around through Saturday.
  Wind gusts over 60 mph were recorded in parts of southern New Mexico today. These winds brought areas of blowing dust into this evening. Scattered showers also developed Thursday afternoon, including thunderstorms around the Sandias today. Most of this rain evaporated before reaching the ground. The showers have ended tonight and the winds will continue to die down, but some areas will remain breezy.
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• Video: Driver tries to race BCSO deputy on Paseo Del Norte

  26-04-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - A video making its way around social media shows the moment when an Albuquerque driver tries to race someone on Paseo Del Norte. That driver quickly realized who he was racing, and knew he wasn't going to win.Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Deputy Connor Otero: "Hey buddy, you trying to race me?"
  Otero pulled over the driver Friday night after the car sped away from the deputy, apparently trying to get him to race. You can hear the driver from deputy Oter
  
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• Why your Google search results may look different

  26-04-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Next time you turn to Google with a question, you may be given an "experimental" answer.
  Google has recently started testing generative AI – or artificial intelligence – tools in it search results. Now, when you type in a question or a series of keywords, you may see a paragraph of text generated up top.
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• Woman wins $1M after nearly forgetting lottery ticket in Tupperware container

  26-04-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon woman's neglected stash of tickets was hiding a $1 million prize, lottery officials said Monday.Leslie Carr, 52, of Portland, had stashed the winning raffle ticket, which was drawn March 15, in a Tupperware container with a stack of other tickets, according to Oregon officials.Thankfully for Carr, she decided to get them scanned at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Happy Valley, where she bought the winning ticket."I had no idea I was the winner," said Carr, w
  
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• Local attorney drafts plan to help Albuquerque homeless problem

  26-04-2024 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The cries to solve Albuquerque’s homeless problem can be heard from the streets of Central Avenue to the halls of the Roundhouse. And the city has plenty of would-be solutions in the works. But one local attorney says, there's a better way to go about it.The 62-page plan is set to be heard by the Albuquerque City Council next month. The man behind it, says the city needs to get organized, and start making big changes, now. “They don't have t
  
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• Albuquerque grandmother speaks out about shooting intruder in her home

  26-04-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Anissa Tinnin was enjoying the evening with her 4-year-old granddaughter when she came face to face with a criminal trying to get away from police. Her fast thinking got him out of her home but when he broke in a second time, she was ready with her gun and shot him.Tinnin: "Get back. Get back. I have a gun. Get back. Get back."That was Tinnin on a 911 call after 32-year-old Joseph Rivera confronted her. Just ten minutes earlier, she was singing and danc
  
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• Crews respond to fire south of Roswell

  26-04-2024 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A large fire is burning in Chaves County south of Roswell near the Roswell Air Center. The Chaves County Sheriff's Office is saying the fire has the potential to produce deadly gases.
  Law enforcement is asking residents to stay clear of the area. The City of Roswell says no evacuations are necessary at this time but residents are asked to shelter in place.
  
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• Santa Fe City Council considering bill banning people from standing on medians

  26-04-2024 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe City Council is considering a bill that would ban people standing on medians. Nearly a dozen people showed up to Wednesday night's meeting for public comment.New Mexico border issues could be sticking point in upcoming special lawmaking sessionThe bill, introduced by Mayor Alan Webber, would ban people sitting and standing on medians. It doesn't explicitly mention panhandlers but most speakers were against the bill saying it would criminalize home
  
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• Tim Means returns for UFC Fight Night on Saturday

  26-04-2024 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Riding the high of his last victory that earned him fight of the night, Tim "The Dirty Bird" Means is returning to the octagon for UFC fight night on Saturday. The welterweight bout against Uros Medic is scheduled to be on the main card at the Apex in Las Vegas. 6-6 guard commits to Lobo basketballAt 40 years old and 48 fights into his career, retirement is on the horizon for Means. He still has a lot going for him though, as he is the Moriarty High School w
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in northeast Albuquerque shooting

  26-04-2024 02:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says one person died and another was injured in a shooting at a business on Thursday night. APD says it happened on Alexander Blvd. near Montaño.Details are limited but police say one person died on scene and the other was taken to the hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• St. Pius X hosts signing day for 11 student athletes

  26-04-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – St. Pius X hosted a signing day for all of the Sartans’ student athletes moving on to the next level. In total, there are 11 seniors who will continue their athletic careers.Mason Gladfelter - Wrestling - Minnesota West Community & Technical CollegeJackson Miksch - Wrestling - Minnesota West Community & Technical CollegeAidan Thomas - Football - New Mexico Military InstituteJacob Maes - Baseball - Luna Community CollegeAlyssa Maes - Basketball
  
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• 6-6 guard commits to Lobo basketball

  26-04-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team has now added a second player from the transfer portal this week. On Sunday, it was 6-4 guard CJ Noland from North Texas, and on Thursday the Lobos added more size to the back court with 6-6 guard John Tonje from Mizzou. Lobo women’s basketball adds trio of transfersTonje missed a majority of the 2023-2024 season with injury, but has shown to be a capable scorer in the past. Prior to his time with the Tigers, Tonje played
  
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• Atrisco Heritage High School employees placed on leave after prom controversy

  26-04-2024 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, Albuquerque Public Schools has put some Atrisco Heritage employees on leave pending an investigation. This after parents and students expressed outrage over racy entertainment at prom.  Story continues below
  Trending: Angry parents question how dancer was invited to perform for Atrisco Heritage HS promInvestigation: Documents reveal when Albuquerque police investigated DWI unit tipBusiness: Former owner of ABQ ice cream shop reflects on sale a
  
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• Gun buyback event planned for May 11 in Santa Fe

  26-04-2024 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe and the District Attorney's Office are partnering with gun violence prevention advocates to get rid of unwanted firearms. A gun buyback event is set for May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Santa Fe Municipal Courthouse. New Mexico Supreme Court gives students chance to hear live oral argumentsPeople can get a $250 gift card for assault-style weapons, $200 for semi-automatics, and $100 for long guns, revolvers, and pistols. Gift cards will be available fo
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood seeks city's help with homeless encampment

  26-04-2024 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some residents in an Albuquerque neighborhood are frustrated with a homeless encampment set up right next to their homes and businesses.For more than a year, one neighborhood has been dealing with a homeless encampment at a vacant property on Utah and Chico off of Central. According to neighbors, the camp sometimes gets cleared out by the city, but tents always spring back up.Story continues below
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• Windy weather continues into the weekend

  26-04-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  High winds continue through Thursday evening. Gusty winds will stick around through Saturday.
  Wind gusts over 60 mph have been recorded in parts of southern New Mexico today. These winds continue to bring areas of blowing dust, reducing visibility. Scattered showers have also developed Thursday afternoon across the northwestern half of New Mexico, but most of this rain is evaporating before reaching the ground. The showers will end overnight and the winds will die down, but some areas will remai
  
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• Los Lunas one step closer to getting a hospital

  26-04-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) –After being discussed for nearly two decades, Valencia County is one step closer to getting a hospital. County commissioners unanimously approved some key measures Wednesday night.
  Valencia County voters approved an increase in property taxes in 2006. That money was set aside to run the hospital when it opened. The mill levy tax was enacted the following year, expiring eight years later. In that time, the county has collected $28 million. "Now we can utilize yo
  
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• New Mexico has relatively high hallucinogen use, report says

  26-04-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest federal report on drug use and health in New Mexico and other states shows residents in the Land of Enchantment have a particular penchant for hallucinogens.The data comes from 2021 to 2022 national surveys on drug use compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The report compares New Mexico to nearby states like Texas and Oklahoma as well as to the nation as a whole. Report: Child deaths in New Mexico cost aro
  
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• Braden Appelhans enters the transfer portal

  26-04-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Braden Appelhans time in cherry and silver has come to a close. The UNM shooting guard entered the transfer portal on Thursday. Lobo women’s basketball adds trio of transfersAppelhans just concluded his redshirt freshman season with the Lobos. Originally recruited out of high school by UNM, the Blue Springs, Mo. native appeared in 25 total games for New Mexico.Earlier in the season, Appelhans opened up about his ongoing battle with depression and ADHD.
  
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• Inmates build bicycles for students in Santa Rosa

  26-04-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Inmates at a Guadalupe County prison lent a hand to a nearby community. The inmates put together more than 100 bicycles for students in Santa Rosa. It took only a few hours to get them all assembled. Bison moved from Yellowstone to Taos PuebloFunding for the bikes came from the Outdoor Equity Fund. The state corrections secretary says programs like this show how impactful rehabilitation can be.
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted of impersonating officer headed to prison for parole violation

  26-04-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who initially avoided prison time for impersonating a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy will now head to prison for violating probation. Rico Dukes pled guilty last year to posing as a law enforcement officer on a dating app. Investigators later learned he dressed up like a deputy while visiting Volcano Vista High School. NM man accused of trying to light his home on fire with kids inside will stay in jailKRQE News 13 has learned a judge revo
  
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• Clovis Walmart to reopen on Friday

  25-04-2024 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Walmart will reopen on Friday months after a fire damaged the building. The Clovis Police Department believes Jimmy Guillen started the fire after a video showed him with multiple propane canisters near the gardening area. Guillenis is facing charges of arson, aggravated burglary, and being a felon with a destructive device. Enjoy indigenous food and poetry at the Tiny Grocer ABQHis state charges have been dismissed so his federal case can move forward
  
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