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• Updated: Brazil’s political mess keeps foreign leaders away from Rio

  05-08-2016 23:48
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — A reception welcoming foreign dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics promises to be a lonely affair, with many heads of state staying away from Rio de Janeiro for fear of offending Brazilian political sensibilities. Ahead of South America’s first Olympics, officials had predicted as many as 100 heads […]
  
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• MLK Jr. invitational to be hosted in Albuquerque

  05-08-2016 23:44
  
  The Martin Luther King Junior Indoor track Invitational will be hosted in Albuquerque in January.
  
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• Creepy clown scares Wisconsin city

  05-08-2016 23:36
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Police in Green Bay, Wisconsin, say they have received a number of calls after someone was spotted dressed up as a scary clown holding black balloons. Meanwhile, someone has started a Facebook fan page for “Gags — The Green Bay Clown.” It has several photos of the clown that it says […]
  
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• Wardens seize mounted polar bear from Oklahoma airport

  05-08-2016 23:28
  
  TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma game wardens have seized a mounted polar bear that had been on display at a Tulsa airport. Wardens confiscated the taxidermied bear Thursday night from Jones Riverside Airport. Tulsa County game warden Carlos Gomez told Tulsa television station KOTV (http://bit.ly/2ammXLW ) that the bear was legally killed in 1969 in Alaska […]
  
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• Updated: Harley Quinn becomes divisive breakout of ‘Suicide Squad’

  05-08-2016 23:27
  
  LOS ANGELES — Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn was the breakout star of “Suicide Squad” before the movie was even finished. Audiences were captivated by this insane villain with the high-wattage smile, baseball bat, fishnets, pigtails and a T-shirt that read “Daddy’s Lil Monster.” But now that the film is out in theaters and being savaged […]
  
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• US approves GMO mosquito test, but no release imminent

  05-08-2016 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities gave final approval Friday to a plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida, but none of the insects will be immediately dispatched in the state’s fight against the spread of Zika.
  After considering thousands of public comments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine concluded the proposal from biotech firm Oxitec to release its mosquitoes in an island neighborhood just north of Key West would not s
  
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• Tax-free holiday underway as school year approaches

  05-08-2016 23:15
  
  New Mexico's annual tax holiday is underway as the start of a new school year approaches.
  
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• Updated: Drone pilots gather on NYC island for racing championship

  05-08-2016 23:09
  
  NEW YORK — Tyler Brennan is training to be a pilot in the Air Force, yet this weekend he’ll be vying to be top gun at the National Drone Racing Championship. The 22-year-old Air Force lieutenant traveled from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to compete in the tournament, which is being held in New York City this […]
  
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• Mom gets 40 years in prison in death of girl found in fridge

  05-08-2016 23:09
  
  HOUSTON — A Houston woman has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in the neglect-related death of her 9-year-old daughter, whose emaciated body was found in a refrigerator. Amber Keyes was sentenced Friday in state district court in Houston. The 36-year-old mother of Ayahna Comb could have gotten a life sentence for her Dec. […]
  
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• Updated: The Latest: California mayor says he never endangered kids

  05-08-2016 23:04
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — The Latest on the arrest of a California mayor (all times local): 2:05 p.m. A California mayor has forcefully declared his innocence and says he never endangered children amid allegations that he made secret audio recording of strip game at youth camp run by him. Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva made the statement […]
  
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• Updated: Clinton acknowledges trust issue, blames them on Republicans

  05-08-2016 22:57
  
  WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she’d face leading a country where most Americans don’t trust her, saying she takes “seriously” the work she must do to build confidence in her character. But the Democratic presidential nominee also claimed that a broad electoral victory over Donald Trump in November would give her the […]
  
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• Updated: Like the US to win a bunch of gold? There’s a bet for that

  05-08-2016 22:56
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — The odds are good the U.S. will win the gold medal count once again in the Olympics. The odds are even better this year that there will be some money bet on it. Bookmakers in Las Vegas are making the U.S. the favorite to defend the gold medal crown from the […]
  
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• Rio 2016 Summer Games

  05-08-2016 22:20 via summergames.ap.org
  
  Complete Olympic coverage: upcoming events, news, medal count, photo galleries, video and interactives of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.
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• Albuquerque man shot, suspect sought by police

  05-08-2016 22:00
  
  The Albuquerque Police Department dispatched officers to a reported shooting at 7801 Marble Ave. NE at 11:30 p.m. Thursday night, where they found a man with a gunshot wound.
  
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• Updated: In historic role, Clinton brings a new look to leadership

  05-08-2016 21:46
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa — With her jewel-toned jackets, supportive first gentleman and campaign trail chitchat about grandkids and yoga, Hillary Clinton gives leadership a different look. As the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party, Clinton was feted at the Democratic National Convention last week for shattering a political glass ceiling. […]
  
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• Updated: Ball sentenced to 60 days in jail for domestic abuse

  05-08-2016 21:45
  
  MADISON, Wis. — Former NFL and Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct and battery for his role in two domestic abuse incidents. In an agreement with prosecutors, the 25-year-old Ball entered the plea to three of six charges against him. Ball was […]
  
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• Boulder approves apartments over prairie dog colony

  05-08-2016 21:45
  
  BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder officials have approved a proposal to build 200 middle-income apartments at a site that currently houses a large prairie dog colony. The Daily Camera reports (http://bit.ly/2ard9fl ) that the city Planning Board on Thursday approved developer Bruce Dierking’s proposal for 200 middle-income apartments and townhomes at Boulder’s Colorado National Guard Armory […]
  
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• Abbott asks Obama for federal funds to combat Zika in Texas

  05-08-2016 21:45
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is asking President Barack Obama to release to Texas a “meaningful portion” of hundreds of millions of dollars available to combat the Zika virus. In a letter Friday, Abbott said reports from Congress suggest $400 million is available to protect “Zika-prone states.” He urged Obama to use much of […]
  
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• Man dead after wife says he jumped from moving vehicle

  05-08-2016 21:44
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. — A man is dead after his wife reported that he jumped from their moving vehicle during a fight in the Denver suburb of Lakewood. Officers found the injured man lying in the street shortly before midnight Thursday. They saw that nearby power poles and traffic signals apparently had been hit, but they […]
  
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• Today in History: August 5

  05-08-2016 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  Today is Friday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2016. There are 148 days left in the year.
  Today’s Highlight in History:
  On Aug. 5, 1966, the Beatles’ “Revolver” album was released in the United Kingdom on the Parlophone label; it was released in the United States three days later by Capitol Records. (Songs included “Eleanor Rigby” and “Yellow Submarine,” which were also issued as a double A-side single on Aug. 5 and 8.)
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  In 1864, during the
  
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• New Mexico shoppers look to save money over tax-free holiday

  05-08-2016 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This weekend shoppers have the chance to get their back-to-school shopping done and save some cash.
  Tax Free Holiday: Item List >>
  New Mexico’s tax free weekend kicked off Friday.
  It’s a good weekend for parents looking to get their kids ready for the upcoming school year. But they’re not the only ones taking advantage of the deals.
  From now through Sunday, shoppers can buy clothing and shoes under $100 without paying taxes. Computers and tablets
  
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• New Mexico business leaders urge lawmakers to keep job fund

  05-08-2016 20:03
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A coalition of New Mexico business leaders is urging state lawmakers to keep intact a closing fund to help recruit businesses to the state amid a looming special session. The New Mexico Coalition for Jobs sent a letter Thursday to key lawmakers, asking them not to sweep Local Economic Development Act money […]
  
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• Las Vegas NM man charged with two more rapes of women released from psychiatric hospital

  05-08-2016 19:59
  
  LAS VEGAS, NM — A man accused of preying on women released from the state psychiatric hospital has been charged with raping two more women. The new charges against Benjamin Baca, 75, of Las Vegas, bring to four the number of women that Baca is accused of raping after they were released from the Behavioral […]
  
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• Judge reduces bond for man accused of shooting neighbors’ homes

  05-08-2016 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of shooting at neighbor’s homes in Albuquerque faced a judge Friday.
  Derek Foote was arrested last month after he allegedly fired shots hitting several homes and cars. Some residents had to take cover.
  In court Friday, Foote pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  Foote’s attorney asked for a $10,000 cash or surety bond, but the judge said no.
  However, the judge did reduce Foote’s bond from $50,000 cash only to $50,000 cash or surety,
  
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• Updated: The Latest: US men’s gymnast Brooks looks to all-around

  05-08-2016 19:27
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 2:45 p.m. Chris Brooks’ remarkable resurgence will reach its peak on Saturday when the captain of the U.S. men’s gymnastics team competes in the all-around. The 29-year-old Brooks, a first-time Olympian, will do all six events for the Americans […]
  
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• Updated: The Latest: NBC to telecast tape-delayed opening ceremony

  05-08-2016 19:27
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Want to watch the opening ceremony in the United States when it kicks off in Rio? You’ll have to wait at least an hour. NBC won’t begin telecasting the festivities until an hour after they begin in […]
  
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• Updated: Kerry to visit Turkey amid strained ties after failed coup

  05-08-2016 19:27
  
  ANKARA, Turkey — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to arrive in Turkey later this month, Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday, amid strained relations with Washington over the possible extradition of a Muslim cleric accused of being behind an attempted military coup last month. The Turkish government has expressed growing annoyance with what […]
  
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• GOP lawmakers eye new death penalty law after court ruling

  05-08-2016 19:26
  
  DOVER, Del. — Republican lawmakers plan to introduce legislation revising Delaware’s death penalty law, which the state Supreme Court declared unconstitutional this week. Citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a Florida case earlier this year, the state justices said Delaware’s law was unconstitutional because it allows judges too much discretion and does not require […]
  
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• Updated: The Latest: Suspect in killings shakes throughout hearing

  05-08-2016 19:23
  
  ATLANTA — The Latest on the killings of two teenagers whose bodies were found behind a grocery store in suburban Atlanta (all times local): 1:15 p.m. The suspect accused of killing two teenagers in an Atlanta suburb has appeared before a judge for the first time, his legs and hands shaking. Video from WSB-TV (http://2wsb.tv/2azsp9t) […]
  
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• Restaurant takes down Trump photo amid Yelp complaints

  05-08-2016 17:53
  
  NEW YORK — The owners of a German restaurant in New York have taken down an autographed photo of Donald Trump because they say it was hurting the business. The Brooklyn Daily reports Schnitzel Haus owners Fred and Amber Urban say the photo of the Republican presidential nominee had been there since the restaurant opened […]
  
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• New: Police search for woman accused of shooting, injuring boyfriend

  05-08-2016 17:33
  
  Albuquerque police are searching for a woman who they say shot her boyfriend in the leg in Northeast Albuquerque and fled the scene Thursday night. Police say the woman, Ranitra Howard, is “armed and dangerous.” They believe she may be in her silver 2005 Nissan Altima, license plate number NSD702, and officers asked anyone who […]
  
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• Father charged in hot-car deaths of 15-month-old twin girls

  05-08-2016 17:30
  
  CARROLLTON, Ga. — A father was arrested Friday in the deaths of his 15-month-old twin girls, who were left in a hot car the night before outside Atlanta. The man and his neighbors frantically tried to revive the toddlers with ice packs in a baby pool, but they were too far gone, authorities said. Asa […]
  
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• Updated: FBI searches Philadelphia City Hall, union boss’ home

  05-08-2016 17:29
  
  PHILADELPHIA — The FBI spread across the city on Friday to search several properties linked to a powerful labor boss and the City Hall office of his protege on City Council. An FBI spokeswoman confirmed that agents Friday were searching the South Philadelphia home of Johnny “Doc” Dougherty, a nearby union bar named Doc’s Union […]
  
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• Measles outbreak at Pinal County immigration center ends

  05-08-2016 17:29
  
  PHOENIX — A measles outbreak at a federal immigration detention center in Pinal County will officially be over on Saturday. The Arizona Republic reports (http://bit.ly/2aYpKL9 ) that Saturday marks the end of a second 21-day incubation period since the last case of measles was confirmed at the Eloy Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
  
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• Albuquerque police searching for woman accused of shooting boyfriend

  05-08-2016 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are searching for a woman they say shot a man in the leg Thursday night.
  Police say they received calls about a shooting on Marble Ave in northeast Albuquerque around 11:30 p.m.
  Police say Ranita Howard threatened her boyfriend with a knife following a verbal altercation. Police say when the man attempted to leave, Howard armed herself with a gun and shot the man once in the leg.
  The man was taken to a local hospital and is expected t
  
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• Houston police say men used laptop to reprogram, steal cars

  05-08-2016 17:08
  
  HOUSTON — Houston police say they’ve arrested two men who used a laptop computer and a generic electronic key to steal more than 100 cars and trucks that likely wound up in Mexico where they attracted big money on the black market. Authorities say the men, 24-year-old Michael Arce and 22-year-old Jesse Zelaya, focused on […]
  
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• Prominent lawyer, Lobo super-fan dies

  05-08-2016 16:52
  
  A prominent Albuquerque attorney, known for his generous donations to UNM athletics, has died.
  
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• Man skips out on his Fort Worth sex abuse trial

  05-08-2016 16:49
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities are searching for a man who left court during his sex abuse trial in Fort Worth and never returned. A Tarrant County sheriff’s office spokesman says authorities continued to search for 34-year-old Jayson Neal Sparks on Friday, two days after he left his trial. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram (http://bit.ly/2aKbQZR ) […]
  
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• Body of missing Phoenix man found in desert in Pinal County

  05-08-2016 16:49
  
  RED ROCK, Ariz. — Authorities say the body of a north Phoenix man missing since June has been found in southern Arizona. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office say searchers found the body of 70-year-old Conan Nelson in the desert west of Red Rock and Interstate 10 and about a mile from where his SUV was […]
  
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• Aspen’s million-dollar affordable homes draw few buyers

  05-08-2016 16:49
  
  ASPEN, Colo. — Aspen officials are moving forward with a planned affordable housing project despite receiving little interest in the million dollar homes. The Aspen Times reports (http://bit.ly/2aYHY0n ) that the Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority has only received two lottery bids with mortgage prequalification for the single-family homes, which are part of a planned development […]
  
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• Troopers recommend Dennis Rodman be charged with hit-and-run

  05-08-2016 16:47
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol says former basketball player Dennis Rodman should face charges in a freeway crash. Officer Florentino Olivera told The Orange County Register (http://bit.ly/2aTIN8W) on Thursday the agency recommends Orange County prosecutors charge Rodman with felony hit-and-run and driving the wrong way on a freeway. District attorney’s spokeswoman Roxy […]
  
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• Service, burial slated for slain San Diego police officer

  05-08-2016 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  BONITA, Calif. (AP) — Jonathan De Guzman, a San Diego police officer who survived a stabbing 13 years ago and shot at a gun-wielding man three years ago, will be buried Friday after being fatally shot in the driver’s seat of his patrol car after his partner approached a man on the street.
  The burial will follow the second memorial service in two days for the decorated officer, a 16-year veteran of the force who worked on an anti-gang unit. Gov. Jerry Brown planned to attend the memor
  
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• 14 killed, 16 injured in rebel attack in India’s Assam state

  05-08-2016 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  GAUHATI, India (AP) — At least 14 people were killed and 16 others injured Friday after rebels opened fire in a crowded market in Assam state in India’s remote northeast, officials said.
  Six rebels arrived in a motorized rickshaw and fired automatic weapons and lobbed grenades in the crowded market in Balajan, an area just outside the town of Kokrajhar in western Assam, said top local police official L.R. Bishnoi.
  He said that one gunman was killed by security forces and troops were
  
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• US adds a robust 255K jobs; unemployment stays 4.9%

  05-08-2016 16:11 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a healthy 255,000 jobs in July, a sign of confidence amid sluggish economic growth that points to a resilient economy.
  At the same time, the unemployment rate remained a low 4.9 percent, the Labor Department said Friday in its monthly jobs report. More Americans launched job searches, and nearly all were hired. But the influx of job seekers meant that the number of unemployed fell only slightly.
  The figures suggest that U.S. employers shook off concer
  
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• Malaysia confirms Flight 370 course was on pilot’s simulator

  05-08-2016 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia acknowledged for the first time that one of the pilots of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had plotted a course on his home flight simulator to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed.
  Australian officials overseeing the search for the plane last month said data recovered from Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah’s simulator included a flight path to the southern Indian Ocean. Malaysian officials at the time refused to confi
  
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• Quiz: Are you smarter than a middle-schooler?

  05-08-2016 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  Its back to school time for some students and Tax Free weekend for all New Mexico. Get ready with this back to school quiz.
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  Filed under: Education, Interactives Tagged: KRQExtra: Quizzes
  
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