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• These 2 social media apps ranked 'worst' for young people's mental health

  06-07-2017 23:29
  
  Some social media apps have been called out in a study for having a negative effect on the mental health of young people.
  
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• Not doing this enough may increase risk of Alzheimer's

  06-07-2017 23:20
  
  Not doing this enough may increase your risk of Alzheimer's.
  
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• App-installing malware downloaded by up to 14 million Android device users

  06-07-2017 23:14
  
  App-installing malware infected around 14 million outdated Android smartphones last year, and up to 50,000 devices could still be affected.
  
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• Reward grows to $10,000 after dog is found buried alive

  06-07-2017 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  TUCKER, Ga. (AP) — The reward has grown to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever buried a dog up to her nose in the ground near Atlanta. The canine later died.
  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals announced the reward increase on Monday.
  Last month, Eric Purdue found and rescued the chow chow mix, which had been buried alive in tightly packed ground on an all-terrain vehicle trail in Tucker. Purdue named her Lulu.
  Officials believe she may have
  
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• Finder of potential game-changing Earhart pix tells story

  06-07-2017 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The retired federal agent who discovered what he believes is the first photographic evidence of Amelia Earhart alive and well after crash-landing in the Pacific Ocean during her attempted round-the-world flight says he didn’t initially capture the significance of the image until years later.
  The black-and-white photo is of a group of people standing on a dock on Jaluit Atoll in the Marshall Islands, including one who seems to be a slim woman with her ba
  
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• Opioid prescribing is falling in the US, but not everywhere

  06-07-2017 22:25
  
  A new U.S. report finds overall opioid prescription rates have been falling in recent years, but rising in more than 1 in 5 counties.
  
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• 8 foods that are commonly misunderstood as low-carb

  06-07-2017 22:21
  
  If you're trying to stick to a low-carb diet, you should definitely keep an eye out for these pitfalls.
  
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• Maine governor Paul LePage suggests he makes up stories to mislead media

  06-07-2017 22:14
  
  Gov. Paul LePage is lashing out at media reports he planned to leave the state during a budget impasse, and he suggested he makes up stories to mislead reporters.
  
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• Simone Biles holds her own with one of the Harlem Globetrotters

  06-07-2017 22:03
  
  What can't Simone Biles do!?
  
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• Microsoft laying off thousands of workers in sales shakeup

  06-07-2017 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees in a shake-up aimed at selling more subscriptions to software applications that can be used on any Internet-connected device.
  Most of the people losing their jobs work in sales and are located outside the U.S. The Redmond, Washington, company confirmed that it began sending the layoff notices Thursday, but declined to provide further specifics except that thousands of sales jobs will be cut.
  “Like all companies, we
  
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• McConnell says limited bill needed if GOP health bill dies

  06-07-2017 21:53
  
  The existing bill would fail if just three of the 52 Republicans vote no, since all Democrats oppose it.
  
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• This 'Game of Thrones' fan theory suggests Ned Stark might still be alive

  06-07-2017 21:47
  
  Not all men must die, according to this theory.
  
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• 19 AGs sue DeVos for delaying for-profit college rules

  06-07-2017 21:47 via krqe.com
  
  Democratic attorneys general from 18 states and the District of Columbia sued U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday over her decision to suspend rules that were meant to protect students from abuse by for-profit colleges.
  The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, says DeVos violated rule-making laws when she announced a June 14 decision to delay so-called borrower defense to repayment rules, which were finalized under President Barack Obama and schedu
  
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• Family relieved after arrest of man who allegedly attacked Albuquerque teen

  06-07-2017 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of an Albuquerque teen who was attacked with a shovel in 2008 says they’re relieved following the arrest of her alleged attacker.
  It has been nine years since then 17-year-old Brittani Marcell was brutally attacked with a shovel in her own home that nearly killed her.
  Marcell was in a coma for nearly two weeks and had no memory of the attack.
  For years, police say they had little to go off of since fingerprints left at the scene never turned up a
  
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• Family relieved after arrest of alleged attacker

  06-07-2017 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of Brittani Marcell says they’re relieved. It has been nine years since the 17-year-old was brutally attacked with a shovel in her own home that nearly killed her.
  Albuquerque Police say they now have a suspect behind bars in one of the city’s most high-profile cold cases.
  Wednesday night officers arrested 33-year-old Justin Hansen in connection to the beating of then 17-year-old Cibola high school senior Brittani Marcell.
  In 2008 Marc
  
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• Bannon ally leaves the National Security Council

  06-07-2017 21:29
  
  Former Breitbart writer Tera Dahl is moving to a role "that she wants" at the US Agency for International Development.
  
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• Baby gets OD reversal drug after rolling on hypodermic needle

  06-07-2017 21:22
  
  The girl's father has been arrested on charges including aggravated assault and child endangerment.
  
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• German police clash with protesters before G-20 summit

  06-07-2017 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  HAMBURG, Germany (AP) —  German police clashed with violent protesters Thursday in Hamburg a day ahead of the Group of 20 summit, using water cannons, pepper spray and batons to disperse marchers after some attacked them with bottles and other objects.
  The skirmishes came hours before the two-day gathering of the world’s top economic powers gets under way Friday morning in Germany’s second-biggest city.
  Its host, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said she hop
  
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• G-20 protesters halt Hamburg march after clashes

  06-07-2017 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  HAMBURG, Germany (AP) —  German police say organizers of a protest against the Group of 20 summit have declared the march over after trouble broke out at the start of the demonstration in the northern city of Hamburg.
  Officers used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse black-hooded protesters at the event dubbed “G-20: Welcome to Hell.” Police say the masked protesters attacked them with bottles, stones and other objects and set fires in the street.
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• Normal operations at Air Force base after explosives fear

  06-07-2017 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AP) — Normal operations resumed at an Air Force base that was partially evacuated early Thursday, when potentially explosive material was detected during a routine inspection of a moving truck.
  In a statement, the 66th Air Base Group said the truck had been cleared and personnel who had been ordered to leave Hanscom Air Force base earlier in the day were being allowed to return.
  “However pallets fro
  
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• Researchers create world's brightest light

  06-07-2017 20:51
  
  Scientists at the University of Nebraska have created a light that's monumentally brighter than the sun.
  
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• Thief robs high-end stores with 'two-finger discount'

  06-07-2017 20:36
  
  "It's like a one-armed bandit without arms. How does he do it?"
  
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• High-sugar diet during pregnancy may increase allergy risk in children

  06-07-2017 20:24
  
  Consuming too many sugary foods and drinks during pregnancy may increase children's risk of developing an allergy or allergic asthma.
  
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• Durango man honored for saving two people in townhouse fire

  06-07-2017 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – A Durango man has been honored for giving his life to save three others trapped by a fire.
  In June, the fire broke out in the middle of a townhouse unit and quickly spread to others.
  The fire destroyed much of the Tercero Townhouse Complex on West Third Avenue.
  Kevin Abeyta, 24, later died in the fire.
  The Durango City Council says Abeyta got out safely but went back into the blaze to help people. They say he saved a mother and two children.
  Through a resolutio
  
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• Durango man honored after saving two people in Townhouse fire

  06-07-2017 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – A Durango man has been honored for giving his life to save three others trapped by a fire.
  In June, the fire broke out in the middle of a townhouse unit and quickly spread to others.
  The fire destroyed much of the Tercero Townhouse Complex on west 3rd avenue.
  24-year-old Kevin Abeyta later died in the fire.
  The Durango City Council says Abeyta, got out safely but went back into the blaze to help people.
  They say he saved a mother and two children.
  Through a res
  
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• Amazon is producing its own wine

  06-07-2017 20:15
  
  Amazon is producing its own wine.
  
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• Durango City Council discuss tax increase on marijuana

  06-07-2017 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, COLO. (KRQE)- The Durango City Council has decided to table talk if they should put a marijuana tax on the November ballot.
  According to the Durango Herald, the council met for a study session Wednesday.
  They are deciding if a sales tax for marijuana, should be on the ballot.
  After the meeting, there were more questions than answers.
  Councilors asked city staff to do some more research.
  They want to know if a sales tax will drive people to buy marijuana from the black market instea
  
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• Air Force base returns to normal operations after truck with 'potentially explosive material' cleared

  06-07-2017 20:10
  
  Security personnel saw something during a routine vehicle inspection which led them to trigger security precautions.
  
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• Body found near car abandoned along US 70 in SW New Mexico

  06-07-2017 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  LORDSBURG, N.M. (AP) – Authorities say a dead body has been located near where a vehicle was found abandoned along U.S. 70 near Lordsburg area of southwestern New Mexico.
  The New Mexico State Police says the vehicle had all four doors open and footprints leading away from it when it was found Wednesday afternoon.
  According to the State Police, a woman’s body was then found about a quarter-mile away.
  The investigation is in its early stages and no additional information was released.
  
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• Coconut oil isn't as healthy for you as you might think

  06-07-2017 20:00
  
  It might be just as unhealthy as butter or beef fat when it comes to your cholesterol levels.
  
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• Clif Bar recalls protein bars that may contain allergens

  06-07-2017 19:54
  
  Clif Bar is recalling some protein bars that may contain allergens.
  
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• Target is getting rid of some of its most famous clothing brands for good

  06-07-2017 19:49
  
  All of your Mossimo and Merona shirts are about to become vintage pieces.
  
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• Bloomfield takes Ten Commandments case to Supreme Court

  06-07-2017 19:48
  
  A New Mexico city is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a lower court ruling requiring the removal of a Ten Commandments monument outside City Hall.
  
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• Boys honored for caring for abandoned puppy

  06-07-2017 19:35
  
  The dog was found in the woods, locked inside a crate with no food or water.
  
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• Grenfell Tower: Life after losing your home

  06-07-2017 19:32
  
  Miguel Alves, who escaped the Grenfell Tower fire with his family but lost his home and possessions, speaks to CNN about moving on.
  
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• Crest closed to public as crews battle fire

  06-07-2017 19:32
  
  Several agencies are responding to a fire burning at the Sandia Crest.
  
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• Ethics official who sparred with Trump is leaving government

  06-07-2017 19:31
  
  "In working with the current administration, it has become clear to me that we need improvements to the existing ethics program," the director of the Office of Government Ethics said.
  
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• Couple accused of assault over cold chicken order in custody

  06-07-2017 19:29
  
  Nathaniel and Latasha Smith turned themselves in Wednesday.
  
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• 'Potentially explosive material' detected on truck at Air Force base

  06-07-2017 19:22
  
  Security personnel saw something during a routine vehicle inspection which led them to trigger security precautions.
  
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• Chelsea Handler will debate Tomi Lahren live next month

  06-07-2017 19:03
  
  This should be a very interesting match-up.
  
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• 4 children, father stabbed to death; mother in custody

  06-07-2017 18:55
  
  The children killed appear to be under the age of 10, according to authorities.
  
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• St. Louis scaling down minimum wage after short-lived increase

  06-07-2017 18:47
  
  "Despite what you hear from liberals, it will take money out of people’s pockets," Missouri's governor said of the increase.
  
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• 'You need to get out of here!': Dashcam gives up-close look at deadly wildfires

  06-07-2017 18:31
  
  Police drove through blowing embers and heavy smoke as looming mountains were ablaze in the November 2016 disaster in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
  
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• How Russian hackers used Britney Spears' Instagram to communicate

  06-07-2017 18:30
  
  A Slovakian IT security company found Russian malware hiding among thousands of presumably innocuous comments on Instagram
  
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• The most popular fast food fried chicken sandwiches, ranked

  06-07-2017 18:12
  
  Did your favorite fast food fried chicken make the list?
  
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• Parts of Air Force base evacuated over concerns about truck

  06-07-2017 17:55 via krqe.com
  
  HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AP) — Portions of an Air Force base in Massachusetts have been evacuated over security concerns about a truck.
  In a message on Hanscom Air Force Base’s website, security forces said they became concerned Thursday morning during a routine vehicle inspection at a gate.
  State police said the screening found indicators of potentially hazardous material. The truck is owned by Big Foot Moving & Storage. A woman who answered the phone at the company’
  
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• 'Potentially hazardous material' found in truck at gate of Air Force base

  06-07-2017 17:39
  
  Security personnel saw something during a routine vehicle inspection, which led them to trigger security precautions.
  
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• 18 states sue DeVos for delaying for-profit college rules

  06-07-2017 17:19
  
  Massachusetts' AG says the Education Secretary's decision is “a betrayal of her office’s responsibility and a violation of federal law.”
  
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• Firefighters busy over Fourth of July holiday weekend

  06-07-2017 16:57
  
  Firefighters across the state are no doubt feeling a little fatigued after keeping everyone safe this Independence Day. It's due in part, to the number of calls reporting illegal fireworks.
  
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• Man's body pulled from Cochiti Lake

  06-07-2017 16:50
  
  New Mexico State Police say the body of an Albuquerque man has been recovered from Cochiti Lake south of Santa Fe.
  
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