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• Airbnb contest to see the solar eclipse like no one else

  08-08-2017 23:55
  
  Hotels are all booked for the solar eclipse, but you could still win this Airbnb stay!
  
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• 'Rhinestone Cowboy' singer Glen Campbell dead at 81

  08-08-2017 23:24
  
  Campbell, 81, is known for songs such as "Gentle on My Mind," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "Country Boy" and "Rhinestone Cowboy."
  
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• Fans, celebrities send condolences after Glen Campbell passing

  08-08-2017 23:24
  
  Campbell passed away this week at the age of 81.
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating fatal shooting of woman

  08-08-2017 23:21 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque police say a woman is dead after being shot at a location where investigators found numerous shelling cases from different guns.
  Police say the killing of the woman in her late 20s occurred early Tuesday morning at a location on the 6400 block of Cochiti Road Southeast.
  According police, officers were first dispatched to a hospital where the victim had been taken and that investigators then located the homicide scene.
  Police are investigators are servin
  
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• 5 questions people are searching about North Korea and the answers

  08-08-2017 23:19
  
  Google Trends tracked the top questions searched about North Korea on Tuesday afternoon. Here are the top five questions and the answers.
  
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• Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and ’70s, dies

  08-08-2017 23:05 via krqe.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer whose dozens of hit singles included “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman” and whose appeal spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, his family said. He was 81.
  Campbell’s family said the singer died Tuesday morning in Nashville and publicist Sandy Brokaw confirmed the news. No cause was immediately given. Campbell announced in June 2011
  
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• Trump blasts NK over new report about its nuclear weapons

  08-08-2017 23:02 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warned North Korea that it could face “fire and fury” after a new report Tuesday said U.S. intelligence believes Pyongyang has successfully produced a nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles.
  Washington’s alarm over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of a nuclear capability has intensified after the North conducted two tests of intercontinental ballistic missiles last month.
  The latest repo
  
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• With Swift in court, jury selection proceeds in groping case

  08-08-2017 22:43 via krqe.com
  DENVER (AP) — With Taylor Swift looking on, potential jurors in her lawsuit against an ex-Denver radio host were asked Monday if they had ever been inappropriately touched or wrongly accused of groping someone — the issues at the center of the case.
  A 15-page questionnaire released during jury selection in the dueling lawsuits also asked candidates if they had seen any pictures related to the case — a possible reference to a photo that shows DJ David Mueller with his right hand
  
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• Retail chain recalls children's swimsuits that may pose choking hazards

  08-08-2017 22:41
  
  A popular retail chain is recalling children's swimsuits that may pose choking hazards.
  
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• Trump warns of 'fire and fury' after report on North Korean nuclear weapons

  08-08-2017 22:06
  
  A U.S. intelligence assessment says the hostile nation has produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside ballistic missiles.
  
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• Trump: 'Fire and fury' if North Korea nuclear threat continues

  08-08-2017 22:06
  
  The president had strong words after a report revealed North Korea has miniaturized nuclear weapons for use in ballistic missiles.
  
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• 7 strange things that happen during solar eclipses

  08-08-2017 22:03
  
  There are some pretty fascinating phenomena that will accompany the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.
  
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• Jury finds widow of Air Force Major not guilty in his shooting death

  08-08-2017 22:01
  
  Marc Herrera died of his gunshot wound in 2012. His death was first thought to be a suicide.
  
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• Winter is coming: 2018 Olympics are just 6 months away!

  08-08-2017 22:00
  
  Will PyeongChang's opening ceremony wow the world?
  
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• Can wireless networks handle high usage during the eclipse?

  08-08-2017 21:54
  
  Can wireless networks handle heavy usage during the eclipse on Aug. 21?
  
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• This new restaurant is a Cheeto-lovers’ dream come true

  08-08-2017 21:41
  
  A restaurant set to open in New York City will test your love of the popular cheesy snack - Cheetos.
  
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• 15 adorable photos that will make you a cat person

  08-08-2017 21:40
  
  Cat lovers get a bad rep, but these little fur balls prove there's more to cats than meets the eye.
  
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• Anna Faris' upcoming book talks a lot about her relationship with Chris Pratt

  08-08-2017 21:33
  
  There's an entire chapter dedicated simply to nice gestures Pratt does for Faris. 💔 😢
  
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• Bomb disposal team arrives after Brussels police fire at car

  08-08-2017 21:28 via krqe.com
  BRUSSELS (AP) — Brussels police opened fire on a car after a high-speed chase on Tuesday in the suburb of Molenbeek, where the driver told officers that explosives were inside the vehicle.
  Police fired once at the car, which was involved in two collisions during the chase, Brussels prosecutor’s spokeswoman Ine Van Wymersch told The Associated Press.
  Police were alerted to the vehicle after the driver ran a red light.
  “When they got the person out, he im
  
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• Watch a violent storm flip cars

  08-08-2017 21:25
  
  Watch as a tornado flips over cars and knocks down trees.
  
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• US fertility rate hits a record low

  08-08-2017 21:25
  
  An experts says birthrates help us understand disease risk, predict infertility and see where there have been changes in teen pregnancy, or across other age groups.
  
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• The 10 most toxic items at dollar stores

  08-08-2017 21:23
  
  The low price is NOT worth your health.
  
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• Jury finds woman accused of murdering Air Force husband not guilty

  08-08-2017 21:16 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The jury has rendered a verdict in the trial for the woman accused of murdering her husband during a party.
  The jury on Tuesday found Amy Herrera not guilty of her second-degree murder charges.
  Hererra was accused of shooting and killing her Air Force husband Marc, back in 2012.
  This is a developing story. KRQE News 13 will have more on this story at 4 p.m.
   
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• 4 simple ways to reduce stress

  08-08-2017 21:07
  
  Here are some easy ways to reduce stress in your life.
  
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• Extreme sports becoming more popular than ever

  08-08-2017 20:54
  
  Extreme sports are gradually being added to both the Winter and Summer Olympics
  
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• 109 salmonella cases linked to papayas from Mexico

  08-08-2017 20:54
  
  At least 109 people in 16 states have contracted salmonella by consuming papayas from Mexico.
  
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• The flavor of fall is cutting summer short

  08-08-2017 20:47
  
  Too soon for pumpkin spice?
  
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• Should you share photos of your children on social media?

  08-08-2017 20:41
  
  How do you feel about sharing photos of your children online?
  
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• Florida sinkhole forces condemnation of 7th home

  08-08-2017 20:22 via krqe.com
  LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials have condemned the seventh home due to a massive sinkhole.
  Authorities in Pasco County, a suburban area north of Tampa, said in a news release Monday that the additional home was being condemned. This follows two on Sunday and two on Friday, and two other homes destroyed when the sinkhole opened.
  The sinkhole opened July 14. It now stretches about 260 feet (79 meters) at its widest point.
  Contractors
  
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• EU nations move to resume returning migrants to Greece

  08-08-2017 20:20 via krqe.com
  BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have begun the process of sending migrants who arrived over the last five months via Greece back there to have their asylum applications assessed, resuming a practice that was suspended as Greece struggled to cope with a massive refugee influx.
  EU rules oblige migrants to apply for asylum in the country they first entered. But the requirement was put on hold as hundreds of thousands of people, many of them Syrian refugees, reached Greece on boa
  
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• Major gas producer BP touts productive well in New Mexico

  08-08-2017 20:14 via krqe.com
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — International producer BP is pointing to northwestern New Mexico as a possible significant new source of natural gas for the United States.
  The company announced Monday that it brought online one of the most productive wells in the Mancos Shale that the San Juan Basin has seen in more than a decade. The basin spans New Mexico and southern Colorado.
  BP says an average of nearly 13 million cubic feet of gas a day was pumped during an initial 3
  
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• New Mexico institutions partner to help film students

  08-08-2017 20:13 via krqe.com
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) – San Juan College and the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe are joining forces to help students interested in pursuing careers in the film industry.
  The Daily Times reports the two institutions recently signed an agreement that allows students who earn an associate degree in digital media arts and design at the college to be admitted to IAIA’s bachelor program for cinematic arts and technology.
  San Juan College professor Luke Renner says the agreeme
  
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• First Albuquerque Rapid Transit electric buses unveiled

  08-08-2017 20:11 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With just months to go until the scheduled completion of the Albuquerque Rapid Transit, the first electric bus has been unveiled.
  The Build Your Dreams bus company was chosen to build and supply the new buses last year.
  Tuesday, the first of the 20 buses were delivered to Albuquerque.
  A local artist designed the buses with a Route 66 theme.
  The buses will also be equipped with Wi-Fi, charging ports, bicycle racks and wheelchair ramps.
  According to a release,
  
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• North Korea making missile-ready nukes, report says

  08-08-2017 18:57
  
  A U.S. intelligence assessment says the hostile nation has produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside ballistic missiles.
  
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• New group aims to get more women involved in hunting, fishing

  08-08-2017 18:47
  
  New Mexico has thousands of acres of wilderness to hunt, and miles of rivers to fish. Overwhelmingly, the people out there taking advantage of it are men, but a new group of women is hoping to change the trend.
  
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• US stocks veer higher in morning trading; oil heads lower

  08-08-2017 18:43 via krqe.com
  U.S. stock indexes turned higher in morning trading Tuesday, rebounding after an early slide. Banks and technology stocks were among the big gainers, offsetting losses among health care and consumer-focused companies. Crude oil prices headed lower.
  KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 4 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,485 as of 11:17 a.m. Eastern time. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 37 points, or 0.2 percent, to 22,155. The Nasdaq composite added 13 points, or 0.2
  
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• Trump visits putting big dent in small airports’ business

  08-08-2017 18:38 via krqe.com
  READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Thor Solberg’s business is down — try practically nonexistent — at a time when it’s usually way up, and he has President Donald Trump to thank for it.
  Solberg’s is one of two small airports in western New Jersey that are essentially closed down because of federal aviation regulations because they are within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of where Trump is spending 17 days this month at his Bedminster country club. More than a dozen o
  
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• Car wash owner plants sunflowers to draw in business, gets interesting response

  08-08-2017 18:30
  
  Rick Frey needed to make his car wash stand out because it was being blocked by 10-foot corn stalks. His plan drew all sorts of unexpected response.
  
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• Crash causes delays on I-40 eastbound at Rio Grande Boulevard

  08-08-2017 18:29
  
  I-40 eastbound traffic at Rio Grandeexperienced delays Tuesday due to an accident involving a semi-truck.
  
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• 11 of the longest-lasting celebrity couples in Hollywood

  08-08-2017 18:16
  
  "We just really like each other."
  
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• No fries and no shirt: Man leaps counter to attack McDonald's manager

  08-08-2017 18:11
  
  A Texas man was angered over his order, and his reaction is going viral.
  
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• Dems seek info on federal payments to Trump business

  08-08-2017 18:03
  
  “The American people deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent," reads a letter from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
  
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• Snake on a train? Can this be legal?

  08-08-2017 18:01
  
  A snake was spotted on a Braintree-bound Red Line train in Boston.
  
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• Barbara Cook, acclaimed singer and actress, dies at 89

  08-08-2017 17:24
  
  In nearly six decades on the stage, the Broadway star's voice went straight to the heart.
  
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• Automaker's 'major breakthrough' promises life for internal combustion engine

  08-08-2017 17:15
  
  Mazda may be close to making the "ideal" internal combustion engine.
  
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• Officials: Iranian drone comes within 100 feet of US fighter jet

  08-08-2017 17:14
  
  An unmanned Iranian drone flew within 100 feet of a US fighter jet in the Persian Gulf.
  
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• This school 'banned' teachers from wearing capris

  08-08-2017 17:09
  
  Do you think this dress code policy is fair?
  
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• IMDB might have spoiled this 'Game of Thrones' character's return

  08-08-2017 16:23
  
  Needless to say, spoiler alert!
  
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• Hot Lotto lottery game to end in October

  08-08-2017 16:16 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Officials with the New Mexico Lottery say players will have their last chance with the Hot Lotto game at the end of October.
  Tickets for the $1 game are sold in New Mexico and 13 other states but despite numerous updates over the years, the game’s sales performance over the last decade shows a continual decline.
  The last drawing will be Oct. 28. A new $1 multi-state draw game is expected to be introduced later this year.
  Hot Lotto sales began in New Mexico in
  
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• US drug overdose deaths reach new highs, but impact may be underestimated

  08-08-2017 16:12
  
  Calls for President Trump to declare the crisis a national emergency are increasing.
  
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