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• US startup challenges Japan to giant robot battle

  22-11-2015 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  OAKLAND, California (AP) — They’ve been popularized in movies, television and video games, but giant fighting robots still haven’t left the realm of science fiction. That will soon change.
  Megabots Inc., an Oakland, California-based startup, has built a 15-foot (4.5-meter) mechanical gladiator called the Mark II and challenged a Japanese firm to an international battle for robot supremacy.
  Tokyo-based Suidobashi Heavy Industries, maker of the 13-foot (4-meter) Kuratas, accepted
  
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• Apple to open retail store in Singapore powered only by sun

  22-11-2015 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  SINGAPORE (AP) — Apple will open its first retail store in Singapore, which will also be Southeast Asia’s first to be powered solely by solar energy, officials said.
  Solar energy developer Sunseap Group said in a statement that it will provide the store with renewable energy by harnessing its systems set up across 800 of the city’s rooftops from January next year.
  The tech-giant, however, did not reveal the store’s location in Singapore or the opening date, likely to be i
  
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• FAA tells drone owners to skip registration firms

  22-11-2015 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says requirements to register their drones will be simple enough that owners don’t need to pay a “drone registration” firm to do it for them.
  Some websites are advertising that they will register a drone for a $25 fee.
  The Federal Aviation Administration plans to require that most owners register their drones so that they can be identified if they crash or are caught flying someplace they shouldn’t be.
  A government task force that in
  
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• Cottonwood police deem woman’s death ‘suspicious’

  22-11-2015 21:26
  
  COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Cottonwood police are calling the death of a woman whose body was found in her home garage suspicious. Police say officers were called to do a welfare check Saturday morning on 61-year-old Pamela Shepherd. They say Shepherd had not been seen since Tuesday. Officers called a relative, who unlocked the door. They […]
  
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• Study projects most popular gift cards

  22-11-2015 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – A new study is projecting which gift cards will be the most popular this Christmas.
  According to CardHub, the number one selling card will be the Visa gift card, followed by Amazon, Walmart, Target and Starbucks.
  But not all cards are created equal. CardHub says only a few have a high resale value in case you receive one as a present and don’t want to keep it.
  The cards with the lowest resale value were Google Play and H&M.
  To see the full list, click HERE.
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• Albany County looks to Colorado company for wind farm

  22-11-2015 18:36
  
  LARAMIE, Wyo. — Albany County is looking to a Colorado company for help building a wind farm and transmission line. Paul Martin, president of Boulder, Colorado-based Intermountain Wind, LLC, says work on the project at Boswell Springs Ranch would cover about 21,000 acres. The company wants to install about 160 turbines. According to the Laramie […]
  
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• AMA: Pot use in pregnancy may pose risks, warnings needed

  22-11-2015 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Warning: Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding poses potential harms.
  That message would be written on medical and recreational marijuana products and posted wherever they’re sold if the nation’s most influential doctors group has its way.
  The American Medical Association agreed Monday to push for regulations requiring such warnings be written on medical and recreational pot products and posted wherever they’re sold. The decision was made based
  
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• Arizona man selected as Rhodes scholar

  22-11-2015 17:58
  
  PHOENIX — An Arizona man studying oncology and the humanities is one of 32 American students who have been selected as the newest Rhodes Scholars and will pursue post-graduate studies at Oxford University. Thomas M. Carroll of Chandler was announced as one of the recipients Sunday. A senior at Rice University, Carroll is earning degrees […]
  
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• N. Texas schools preach fighting back against intruders

  22-11-2015 17:50
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas — A handful of North Texas school districts are training teachers to respond to armed intruders, not immediately drop and hide. In Fort Worth, more than 120 officers trained over the summer on how to assist school districts interested in a strategy sometimes known as “Avoid-Deny-Defend.” According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram […]
  
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• Suspected burglar targets the elderly, again

  22-11-2015 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The man who was held at gunpoint by an elderly couple while attempting to burglarize their house, is back in jail after another altercation with another elderly victim.
  According to police, an elderly woman says a man robbed her at gunpoint and demanded her keys, attempting to take her vehicle. Later in the day, a man contacted her, telling her to meet him in the target parking lot to retrieve her keys.
  It was at this point the elderly woman called for the police&
  
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• Review finds Austin’s municipal workers overwhelmingly male

  22-11-2015 17:31
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — An examination of municipal salaries has found Austin’s work force is overwhelmingly male, especially in upper-management jobs and other higher-paying positions. The review by the Austin American-Statesman (http://atxne.ws/1LtYc6i ) looked at hourly wage data for nearly 12,000 full-time municipal employees and found that the median woman earns 86 cents for every dollar […]
  
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• Puncture wound leaves man in critical condition

  22-11-2015 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – According to Albuquerque Police, a man is in critical condition after getting being battered in the head and punctured in the chest.
  Saturday night, officers arrived on Ortiz Drive to find a man bleeding from his head.
  While being transported to the hospital, a puncture wound in his chest was discovered, listing him in critical condition.
  After further investigation, police discovered that a man had attempted to see his ex-girlfriend at the apartment complex. The
  
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• Facts about HIV in the United States

  22-11-2015 17:26 via krqe.com
  
  Some facts about HIV, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
  —About 1.2 million people in the United States, and 35 million people globally, are estimated to be living with HIV.
  —In the U.S., the CDC estimates nearly 13 percent of those people don’t know they’re infected.
  —HIV is spread in the U.S. mainly through having unprotected sex or sharing injection-drug equipment with someone who has the virus.
  —The CDC recommends that everyone between th
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested in connection to woman’s hospitalization

  22-11-2015 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  CORRECTION: Police had initially reported that the woman had succumbed to her injuries, however she is alive. The below story has been amended to reflect that change.
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – According to Albuquerque Police Officers, a woman is in the hospital after what appears to be a domestic violence case.
  Around 10:24 p.m. on Saturday, officers went out to the 300 block of Quincy Street NE. The call was initially for injuries due to a fall, but upon arriving at the residence, officers dis
  
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• Burglar targets the elderly, again

  22-11-2015 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The man who was held at gunpoint by an elderly couple while attempting to burglarize their house, is back in jail after another altercation with an elderly victim.
  According to police, an elderly woman says a man robbed her at gunpoint and demanded her keys, attempting to take her vehicle. Later in the day, a man contacted her, telling her to meet him in the target parking lot to retrieve her keys.
  It was at this point the elderly woman called for the police&rsquo
  
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• CDC: US sexually transmitted disease epidemic worsening

  22-11-2015 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — A U.S. sexually transmitted diseases epidemic is increasing and the most common infection, chlamydia, has risen to record levels, government officials say.
  Reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis all increased in 2014. Chlamydia cases had dipped in 2013, but last year’s total of more than 1.4 million — or 456 cases per 100,000 — was the highest number of annual cases of any condition ever reported to the federal Centers for Disease Control and P
  
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• Lobos lose to Colorado State 28 to 21

  22-11-2015 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The Lobos were looking to get to the Mountain Division Title, but the University of New Mexico needed to win its last two games.  The Lobos loss to Air Force (28 to 21) now gives that title to Air Force, who will now meet San Diego State in the title matchup on December 5.
  The Lobos trailed in this game twice, but went on to tie the game back up both those times on the ground. The first coming from Jhurell Pressley in the first quarter, and the second from Lamar
  
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• High school football saturday

  22-11-2015 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- Quarterfinal action went on Saturday for class 6A and 5A. As the Eldorado Eagles defeated the Hobbs Eagles 70 to 20, and Artesia defeated St. Pius X 27 to 21.
  The 8-Man Title was crowned, as Melrose defeated Gateway Christian 30 to 28.
  
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• Educator no longer charged with not reporting child abuse

  22-11-2015 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES (AP) – A New Mexico physician and private school operator is no longer facing charges of failing to report child abuse leading up to an infant’s death.
  The Las Cruces Sun-News reports Davis Ruark, the lead prosecutor in the case, filed for dismissal Nov. 13, saying there was a significant change in evidence.
  Ann Mercer was charged in 2014 almost two weeks after 35-year-old Annette Smith was arrested in the death of her daughter, 7-month-old Shania Boddie Smith.
  Smith&rsquo
  
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• U. of New Mexico grapples with higher costs, no new revenue

  22-11-2015 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – University of New Mexico officials are looking at ways to bridge a multimillion-dollar gap in the budget.
  The university’s associate vice president of planning, budget and analysis Andrew Cullen told members of the board of regents Friday that no new revenue is anticipated as fixed costs increase by an expected $3.5 million, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
  Utility costs alone are expected to increase by $600,000.
  Budget issues are expected to be impacted by falli
  
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• Roswell lawmaker to reintroduce daylight saving time bill

  22-11-2015 15:08 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico lawmaker says he plans to reintroduce legislation that would allow the state to maintain the same time all year.
  Sen. Cliff Pirtle announced at a legislative luncheon last week that he will bring up the measure that would keep New Mexico on Mountain Daylight Saving Time throughout the year.
  The Republican farmer from Roswell told the Roswell Daily Record that he may put the bill in the form of a joint resolution.
  He says a joint resolution would allow the
  
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• Tribes urged to be cautious about pot businesses

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Legality guidelines not always clear
  
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• Threat of a terror attack is worth the risk

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Vulnerability is the price we pay to be Americans
  
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• Threat assessment teams debated

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Do they help or hurt on campuses?
  
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• State child porn headlines are a glimpse of a bigger problem

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  You may have seen or heard some of these New Mexico stories in recent months
  
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• Raffle of rifle for high school fundraiser draws fire

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  CORTEZ, Colo. – A man who held a community drawing for a rifle to benefit the Mancos High School football team last month is facing criticism from people who say he might be violating raffle and gun registration laws, and others who question whether it's appropriate to hold a gun giveaway given the incidents of violence in schools across the country.
  
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• New Mexico faces an explosion in child pornography

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  AG agent says state's weak law a magnet for child pornographers
  
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• Burying Baltimore’s dead in a most violent year

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  ‘We think homicide is another way to die’
  
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• APD chief: New rule a ticket out of jail for complex cases

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Eden says accused killers of Lilly Garcia, police officer Webster could have been back on the street
  
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• 59 percent back Gov. Martinez on vetting of refugees

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Of the 508 polled, 31% disagreed with her stance and 10% were unsure
  
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• 2015 El Niño looks set to break records

  22-11-2015 08:05
  
  Rise in temperature of Pacific Ocean beats that seen during 1997 event
  
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• Year’s first snowstorm hits Upper Midwest hard

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Up to 20 inches seen in parts of the area
  
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• Trump pulls back from support for database for Muslims

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  WASHINGTON – Donald Trump on Saturday tried to back away from his support for a government database to track Muslims in the United States, an idea that drew rebukes from his Republican presidential rivals and disbelief from legal experts.
  
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• Restoration of Rio Grande flood plain underway

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Owner of Socorro County property gathering resources to start Phase II
  
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• Pueblo Center plans gingerbread contest

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center invites the public to show off their creativity and honor Pueblo traditions by entering a homemade gingerbread house in its 7th Annual Pueblo Gingerbread House Contest.
  
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• ‘Precise’ info on potential attack puts Brussels on highest alert

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  BRUSSELS – Heavily armed police and soldiers patrolled key intersections, subways were closed and many stores shut their doors in Belgium's capital Saturday as the government warned of a threat of Paris-style attacks.
  
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• Mexican students get help with college

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Several New Mexico higher education institutions were presented a total of $150,000 in scholarship money Friday by the local Consulate of Mexico.
  
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• Mali attack timed for security swap

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Al-Qaida blamed for organized assault
  
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• Free flu shots and turkeys

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Albuquerqueans lined up Saturday morning for free flu shots and turkeys at Vacuna por Pavo, a health fair held at El Mezquite Market at 201 San Pedro SE.
  
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• “Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico” traces the timeline as it ascended into an international art form

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  Rooted in the Gypsy mountain caves of Andalusia, flamenco's percussive footwork pounded its way across Spain into Parisian cafes and onto the New Mexican stage.
  
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• ABQ artist incorporates colorful geometric weavings

  22-11-2015 08:02
  
  When holiday shopping beckons, many of us head to the mall or the Internet.
  
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• Albuquerque family welcomes new baby girl on National Adoption Day

  22-11-2015 06:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – An Albuquerque family welcomed a new baby girl into their life on Saturday in celebration of National Adoption Day.
  It was more than a year in the making, but for Paul and Mindy Brouse the wait was well worth it.
  “The journey for the last year has just been beautiful,” said Mindy Brouse.
  The couple has six kids together. Their youngest is 7 years old. Their oldest is 18 years old.
  “Our house is just very loving and active. I wouldn’t trade it fo
  
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• Lobo men’s basketball falls at USC

  22-11-2015 06:50
  
  The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team lost 90-82 to host USC on Saturday night in Los Angeles. The loss dropped UNM to 3-1 while Southern Cal improved to 3-0. Check back here later and in Sunday’s Journal for more coverage.  
  
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• Investors upset after sports complex shuts doors

  22-11-2015 06:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) –  Six people are not happy after claiming they invested thousands into a South Valley sports complex and haven’t gotten any of it back.
  Aaron Bennett and five other investors put in around $35,000 to help open up the McKernan Events Center, a multi-purpose sports arena to host boxing and other events. It opened in 2014 and was meant to revitalize the area.
  Now the complex appears to have shut its doors and investors say their repeated
  
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• Aggie basketball team routs Mississippi Valley State

  22-11-2015 06:49
  
  LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State never trailed and had two players collect double-doubles as the Aggies took out Mississippi Valley State 85-46 on Saturday night at the Pan American Center The Aggies (3-1) and Delta Devils (0-3) played close through the first five minutes of the contest before NMSU went on a 28-4 run […]
  
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• Boys prep basketball: Capsules for metro-area teams

  22-11-2015 06:42
  
  Albuquerque Academy Coach: Roy Morgan (6th year) Last season: 10-17 Key players: Elijah Lucero, sr., 5-10, G; Nate Spratley, sr., 6-4, C; Jackson Morris, jr., 6-4, F. Outlook: The Chargers have size, with six players 6-3 or taller, but are very inexperienced, with only a few players having any significant varsity experience. As a result, […]
  
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• Boys prep basketball: Top players to watch

  22-11-2015 06:39
  
  Gabe Bump, Albuquerque High, sr., 6-1, G: Few guards mean as much to any team as Bump does to the Bulldogs, what with his contributions in every major category. Marcus Williams, Cleveland, sr., 6-4, F: He becomes the primary scorer for the Storm this season, and around the basket, there are few in the state […]
  
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• Beating leaves man in critical condition

  22-11-2015 06:37
  
  A man is in critical condition after he was beaten with a blunt object Saturday night outside of his apartment, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Ortiz Drive, near San Mateo and Gibson, where they found the man bleeding from the head. Paramedics discovered while en route to the hospital that […]
  
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• Students sit in boxes to raise awarness

  22-11-2015 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)– Albuquerque students sat in a cardboard boxes Saturday to bring awareness to homelessness in our community.
  It’s all part of the National Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week.
  For one hour students from Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School and the Public Academy for Performing Arts sat in the boxes to experience an hour of what it would be like to live without a home.
  Participants say it was a humbling experience.
  Students also had a warm clothing drive at the ev
  
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• Volleyball Aggies finish romp through WAC, earn NCAA berth

  22-11-2015 05:55
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New Mexico State rolled to a 3-0 victory over CSU Bakersfield to claim the Western Athletic Conference tournament championship on Saturday. The 27-5 Aggies, who went unbeaten in the WAC regular season schedule and won twice in the league tournament, finished the clean slate by putting the 13-15  ‘Runners away 25-22, […]
  
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