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• Study: Moderate drinking tied to lower stroke risk

  27-11-2016 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  (CNN) – Having a couple of glasses of wine could be good for your health but any more than that could have the opposite effect.
  That’s according to a review of studies published in b-m-c medicine.
  The review found that people who had one or two alcoholic drinks a day reduced their risk of a stroke by eight percent.
  But people who had more to drink had an increased risk of stroke.
  The risk for those who had more than four drinks a day jumped by 14-percent.
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• Study: Hugging baby has health benefits

  27-11-2016 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – Hugging a baby could improve the child’s health.
  According to Huggies’s recent #nobabyunhugged initiative, more than 600 medical studies have been done on the effects of human touch. They say these studies have proven what moms have always known: hugs are important.
  The study says hugging your baby can give them a more stable heart rate, improve their oxygen levels, and help them gain weight faster. A more stable body temperature, lower anxiety levels, and
  
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• Tech Report: Some iPhone 6s batteries cause devices to randomly shut down even when they’re not dead

  27-11-2016 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — An iPhone model is causing users problems, and Apple has announced it is taking action to help those people.
  There are some iPhone 6s’s that have bad batteries and are causing the phones to randomly shut down even when there is still juice left.
  Now, the phones are able to power up right away and be used like normal.
  But nothing can be more annoying than your phone suddenly shutting off for no reason.
  So, if this has been plaguing you, KRON’s Gabe Sl
  
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• Updated: Hamilton’s decision to defy team orders upsets management

  27-11-2016 21:15
  
  ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Lewis Hamilton may have driven himself into trouble with his Mercedes team after defying direct orders near the end of Sunday’s gripping Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the British driver lost his title to teammate Nico Rosberg in a nerve-shredding finale. Hamilton won the race but needed Rosberg to […]
  
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• Updated: Raiders’ Mack halts Panthers comeback with sack

  27-11-2016 21:14
  
  The Latest on Week 12 of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 7:45 p.m. Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack came up with a strip sack on fourth down to stop Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers from a last-minute comeback, pushing Oakland to its first winning season since 2002. That also happened to be the year […]
  
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• Updated: Kelly: I’m not interested in options outside Notre Dame

  27-11-2016 21:14
  
  SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly reiterated early Sunday that he plans to be back as coach of the Fighting Irish after a 45-27 loss to rival Southern California dropped the Fighting Irish to 4-8, their second-worst record in five decades. Kelly said in the postgame news conference Saturday that “Absolutely. I’ll […]
  
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• Updated: Gronkowski to miss rest of game with back injury

  27-11-2016 21:14
  
  The Latest on Week 12 of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 6:35 p.m. Derek Carr briefly left the Oakland Raiders game against Carolina after hurting his right pinky finger on a fumbled snap early in the third quarter. Carr grabbed at his throwing hand in pain as soon as he dropped the snap from […]
  
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• Updated: Brady, Gronkowski both active for Patriots

  27-11-2016 21:14
  
  The Latest on Week 12 of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 3:15 p.m. Breathe easy, Patriots fans. As expected, Tom Brady is active, and so is Rob Gronkowski. The New England star quarterback and tight end were both listed as questionable heading into the team’s game Sunday against the New York Jets. Brady missed […]
  
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• Updated: Brady 5th in NFL history with 60K passing yards

  27-11-2016 21:14
  
  The Latest on Week 12 of the NFL season (all times Eastern): 5:35 p.m. Tom Brady became the fifth player in NFL history to reach 60,000 yards passing for his career, reaching the milestone on an 18-yard pass to Julian Edelman with 9:40 left in the second quarter of the New England Patriots’ game against […]
  
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• Watch out for counterfeit bills as you shop for the holidays

  27-11-2016 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – With the holiday shopping season approaching, merchants and even consumers may want to make sure the money they are receiving is real.
  Counterfeit cash is on the rise in Middle Tennessee. Bogus bills have been dropping like leaves.
  Tony Gaines, owner of Sweet T’s BBQ & Catering, told News 2 he fell for it.
  “This summer I had a couple of incidents with some fake money that had been passed through my collection,” Gaines said. “Every penny
  
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• How to keep your deliveries, packages safe this holiday season

  27-11-2016 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – UPS says it will deliver a record number of packages this year.
  But you’re not always home when a package arrives, so we asked UPS, FedEx and the USPS how we can keep deliveries safe.
  Each company said they offer delivery management services. You can determine where a package is left and when it is delivered.
  Teah Simmons in La Vergne wishes she would have known these tactics. This week, someone stole a package off her front porch that included food for her
  
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• River of Lights returns to the BioPark

  27-11-2016 19:29
  
  River of Lights is back at the BioPark, here’s a look from the comfort of your own home.
  
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• Saturday High School Football Scores

  27-11-2016 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- State Championship games were set for class 3A-6A on Saturday, as semifinal matches wrapped up. Here are the scores from Saturday from around the state.
  Class 6A
  Manzano-7, Rio Rancho-35. 1-Rio Rancho will now host 3-Las Cruces on Saturday December 3rd at 1:00pm for the State Championship.
  Class 5A
  Los Lunas-7, Artesia-35. 1-Artesia will now play 2-St. Pius at Nusenda Community Stadium on Saturday December 3rd at 1:00pm for the State Championship.
  Class 4A
  Hatch Valley-20, Ro
  
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• Updated: Swedish Christmas goat burns on 50th anniversary

  27-11-2016 18:39
  
  Sweden's Christmas Goat - a giant decorative goat made of straw and wood - didn't last long on its 50th…
  
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• Updated: Big birthday, but no candles for Sweden's Christmas goat

  27-11-2016 18:39
  
  Sweden's Christmas Goat - a giant decorative goat made of straw and wood - is celebrating its 50th birthday, but…
  
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• Smart snacking for your kids

  27-11-2016 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW HAVEN Conn. (WTNH) — Cooking during the holidays can be hard enough especially when it comes to getting our kids to eat health snacks.
  Registered dietitian nutritionist Susie Zachman stopped by our station to show us three simple tips we can get our kids to eat healthy.
  Zachman said a typical child gets between 25 – 40% of their daily calories from snacks. Unfortunately, the most popular snacks – goldfish, cheerios, Cheez-its, chips & cookies – are some combi
  
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• Beginner’s guide to real estate investments

  27-11-2016 18:03
  
  Purchasing a house or property is about more than setting up a home. Although quite a number of people buy real estate to establish their future, long-term abodes, many others recognize the potentially lucrative investment that lies within a real estate purchase. Despite the ups and downs of the economy, real estate has become a […]
  
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• Prepare your home for holiday guests

  27-11-2016 17:55
  
  The song may say, “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” yet many people find their holidays are frequently spent in someone else’s abode. The popular motor club federation AAA says that more than 90 million Americans journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday season, and each year the number […]
  
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• Don’t let your rug become an “adobe” rug

  27-11-2016 17:45
  
  With a car, it’s obvious that regular tune-ups and oil changes keep the car running at its peak. What’s not so obvious is that cleaning your rug at least every other year will keep your rug at its peak – potentially for decades. People often ask about preventing long-term damage to their favorite and cherished […]
  
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• Chicago officer stripped of powers after shooting

  27-11-2016 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO, IL (KRQE) – The Chicago police sergeant who fatally shot a 19-year-old man in the back during a foot chase this week has been stripped of his police powers.
  Chicago police said the sergeant was responding to a call of a battery on Wednesday before he shot and killed the man.
  The sergeant reported the man pointed a gun at him twice. But police did not find a weapon and the family said he was not armed.
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• 1 dead, 9 injured in New Orleans shooting

  27-11-2016 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS, LA (KRQE) – Police are investigating a shooting in New Orleans that left one man dead and nine others injured.
  Police said it happened Sunday morning on Bourbon Street.
  Officers were able to arrest two men at the scene for illegally carrying a firearm. One of those men was a victim.
  “We are going to work really hard to find the folks who did this just like we’ve done in previous shootings. Totally unacceptable, the violence continues to just spin out of contro
  
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• Lobos share Mountain Division crown after 56-35 win over Wyoming

  27-11-2016 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobos are now co-champions of the Mountain Division after a strong victory Saturday night.
  At University Stadium, New Mexico handled Wyoming with a 56-35 win.
  UNM finishes the regular season at 8-4 and they share the Mountain Division title with Wyoming and Boise State.
  “I appreciate these kids and I appreciate these coaches because I’m not sure people really realize. I gotta say I’m proud of these guys and what we’ve accomplished
  
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• Sale of a Santa Fe university placed on hold

  27-11-2016 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The sale of Santa Fe University of Art and Design is put on hold for now.
  The Santa Fe New Mexican reported the Higher Learning Commission wants more information about the sale and its possible effect on financial aid for students.
  The proposed sale is to a Singapore-based company.
  The Commission’s board voted on the decision during its November meeting. The board expects to review the information in their next meeting in February.
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• Who guards the guardians?

  27-11-2016 08:05
  
  System designed to protect the elderly can tear families apart
  
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• Strange new world

  27-11-2016 08:05
  
  At APS, refugee students fleeing war-torn countries struggle to learn the language and adapt to American culture
  
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• Stapleton makes history as first black floor leader

  27-11-2016 08:05
  
  SANTA FE–Longtime state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton of Albuquerque made history last we ...
  
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• Partisan reaction in NM to Trump’s Cabinet picks

  27-11-2016 08:05
  
  Descriptions of nominees range from 'troubling selections' to 'best leaders'
  
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• One shining moment: Pit and Valvano in 1983

  27-11-2016 08:05
  
  The last intimate Final Four took place in an underground site, as if the NCAA were trying to hide i ...
  
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• Imperial Building shop owners partnering to grow business

  27-11-2016 06:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Imperial Building downtown opened late this summer after years of planning.The new mixed housing and business community is still growing, adding new shops constantly.
  “Right now, it’s just a matter of growing our businesses together,” Jerome Gonzales, Salon Jerome owner said.
  A community, that’s what business owners at the Imperial Building on Second and Silver call their new home.
  “I was really seeing a big change in downtown an
  
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• Lobo women place last in Thanksgiving Tournament

  27-11-2016 06:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Lobo Women’s Basketball dropped their 2nd straight game in UNM’s annual Thanksgiving tournament on Saturday. The 79-67 loss to St. Joseph’s placed the Lobos last in the tournament.
  It was a fast start for the Lobos as they led 21-6 at the end of the first period, but the rest of the game wasn’t so pretty for the Lobos. St. Joseph’s really executed their offense well in the last 3 periods of the game, and the Lobos post presence was nowhere
  
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• Nob Hill businesses thrive on Small Business Saturday

  27-11-2016 06:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just a day after Black Friday, shoppers hit the stores for Small Business Saturday and many of those businesses are in Nob Hill. With the ART construction going on in front of their shops, business owners heard concerns from some of their customers.
  Elysia Pope says even though Small Business Saturday is aimed at holiday shoppers, it’s a great opportunity for her to shop for herself as well. She added that even with the ART construction, it did make it tric
  
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• The Pit turns 50 this week, and we celebrate

  27-11-2016 06:24
  
    Bob King invented Lobo basketball. Then when it became apparent it needed a proper home, the good folks of Albuquerque dug a 37-foot deep hole in the ground. That was 50 years ago. It was christened University Arena, but UNM students almost immediately started calling it the Pit. And so it remains. For much […]
  
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• Updated: Wrangling over liquor licenses

  27-11-2016 06:14
  
  Matt DiGregory's customers–particularly those visiting from out of town–are ofte ...
  
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• Updated: Insurance coverage can be a quandary for small firms

  27-11-2016 06:11
  
  NEW YORK–A fire at the gun shop next door never reached Kathy Laurienti's sausage and spec ...
  
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• New ethics rule to restrain lawyer-client relations

  27-11-2016 06:02
  
  This week's column inaugurates a new feature: choose your own lead paragraph! Here are two openings...
  
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• Lobo women finish last in own hoops tourney

  27-11-2016 06:01
  
  A bad quarter Friday night was one thing. Three bad quarters Saturday were downright troubling. Unheralded St. Joseph’s effectively took host UNM to the woodshed for the final 30 minutes of Saturday’s women’s Thanksgiving tournament consolation game at the Pit. New Mexico led 21-6 after one quarter and was outscored 73-46 the rest of the […]
  
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• Updated: True tax code reform probably isn’t in the cards

  27-11-2016 05:59
  
  The recent election has stirred discussions of the real possibility of revisions to the tax code. I...
  
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• Lobo hoops: Dayton once took a Flyer on UNM’s Williams

  27-11-2016 05:49
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Archie Miller looks at University of New Mexico power forward Tim Williams and sees pretty much what he envisioned when he tried recruiting the 6-foot-8 Chicago power forward to Dayton several years ago. And he doesn’t particularly like it. “Yeah, I wish he was doing it for us,” said Miller. Miller and […]
  
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• Aggies routed in home football finale

  27-11-2016 05:39
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Senior Day at Aggie Memorial Stadium, the New Mexico State Aggies football team fell 37-7 to Appalachian State on Saturday. The Aggies went without starter Tyler Rogers at quarterback. Rogers reportedly injured an elbow during midweek practice. His availability for this coming Saturday at South Alabama is questionable. The Aggies (3-8, […]
  
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• River of Lights opens at Albuquerque BioPark

  27-11-2016 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– One of the most popular sights of the season has returned to Albuquerque.The River of Lights exhibit opened Saturday at the Botanic Garden.
  There are some new attractions for visitors to check out including a dinosaur exhibit.
  The River of Lights runs nightly through December 30th but it will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
  There will also be other family-friendly activities running in conjunction with the River of Lights including holiday nature crafts
  
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• Isleta Casino holds Colorful Event to kick off holiday season

  27-11-2016 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– A colorful kick-off to the holiday season at Isleta Casino Saturday.
  Santa and Mrs. Claus were there to spread some holiday cheer at the pueblo’s Colorful Event and will be on site every weekend through Christmas.
  There was also a ribbon cutting for a custom-made, 8-foot tall gingerbread house.
  Organizers say it took about 200 hours for a team to put that house together.
  The annual Pueblo Holiday Market was also happening at the casino featuring more than 20
  
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• Deer causes back up on I-25

  27-11-2016 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE)– A very out of place deer caused a traffic backup on I-25 for a short time Saturday.
  APD says it happened on I-25 near San Antonio in the middle of the city.
  A car hit and killed the deer causing a lane closure until Game and Fish could come remove it.
  No one in the car was injured.
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• Alleged armed felon arrested after being stopped in stolen car

  27-11-2016 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– A stolen car arrest nearly became much more violent after police say an armed felon nearly pulled his gun on an officer.
  According to a criminal complaint, Richard Cardona was stopped in a stolen car near Juan Tabo and Montgomery.
  An officer had to pull a gun when Cardona wouldn’t show his hand. Turns out Cardona, a convicted felon, had a loaded gun in his pocket and later told the officer he was going to try and make her shoot him.
  Cardona was arrested on a
  
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• Artesia tops Los Lunas, is a win away from 30th state title

  27-11-2016 03:32
  
  ARTESIA — Junior quarterback Taylor Null and the Artesia offense overcame a slow start and the Bulldogs defense kept Los Lunas and vaunted senior O’maury Samuels out of the end zone in the second half to earn a 35-7 win in the Class 5A semifinals Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Bowl. “We got our running game […]
  
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• Prep football: Rio Rancho stuffs Manzano in 6A semifinal

  27-11-2016 03:27
  
  RIO RANCHO — The Rio Rancho Rams have been calling this football season The Revenge Tour. It will end in six days, inside their own stadium. “I’m not gonna say too much,” Rio Rancho defensive end Keshawn Banks said, “but we wanted to play Las Cruces.” And so they shall, for the Class 6A state […]
  
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  27-11-2016 03:15
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• For firefighters, emotional stress often the deadliest enemy

  27-11-2016 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Battalion Chief David Dangerfield’s nickname was “Super Dave,” a moniker the veteran firefighter had earned over the years for his cheerful, get-things-done personality. The leader of a fire department dive team in a quiet Florida beach community of 15,000 volunteered for charities helping kids and families and was the 2013 Treasure Coast Emergency Service Provider of the Year.
  But one Saturday night last month, Dangerfield posted a Facebook messag
  
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• Aggies heat up in second half, win at San Diego

  27-11-2016 02:51
  
  SAN DIEGO – Hot shooting and 14 second-half points from Jemerrio Jones powered New Mexico State past San Diego, 56-51, Saturday afternoon at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The win pushed New Mexico State to 5-2 on the year and a perfect 4-0 in the San Diego Classic. Down 42-40 with 6:52 left to play, NM […]
  
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• Bugg Lights are lighting up the night through the end of Dec.

  27-11-2016 02:16
  
  The Bugg Lights holiday display opened in Belen Saturday.
  
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• Self-driving truck hits the road as Ohio discusses research

  27-11-2016 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A self-driving truck will begin traveling on two Ohio roads next week after state officials announce details of new investments to support innovative transportation technology.
  A vehicle from self-driving truck maker Otto will travel a 35-mile stretch of U.S. Route 33 on Monday in central Ohio between Dublin and East Liberty, home to the Transportation Research Center, an independent testing facility. It will travel in regular traffic, and a driver in the truck will b
  
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