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• Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, Rio Rancho police say

  22-08-2017 23:57
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. -- Rio Rancho police have confirmed that an officer involved shooting is part of the incident that shut down Irving Boulevard at Unser Tuesday morning.
  
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• Oil company looks to drill under Carlsbad city limits

  22-08-2017 23:55 via krqe.com
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — A Carlsbad City Council decision will allow a New Mexico oil company to seek mineral rights from landowners and the city itself in order to drill underneath the city.
  The Current-Argus reports the city council unanimously voted twice to allow Santo Petroleum to go door-to-door to lease mineral rights from owners, and to begin negotiations with the city for the mineral rights it owns.
  The challenge for Santo is several surface-level land owners in Carlsbad do not
  
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• New Mexico Lottery player holding $1M ticket

  22-08-2017 23:50 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Check your lottery ticket — you may not have won the jackpot, but you could walk away with a hefty $1 million.
  Lottery officials say one New Mexico player is holding a $1 million ticket from the August 18 Mega Millions drawing.
  Winning tickets must be claimed 90 days from the date of the drawing.
  Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot just keeps growing. It’s now at $650 million.
  You have until 8 p.m. Wednesday night to buy tickets for the 9 p.m. drawing.
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• Record $417M award in lawsuit linking baby powder to cancer

  22-08-2017 23:44 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $417 million to a hospitalized woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the talc in the company’s iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine hygiene.
  The verdict in the lawsuit brought by the California woman, Eva Echeverria, marks the largest sum awarded in a series of talcum powder lawsuit verdicts against Johnson&nb
  
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• Suspect killed after pursuit ends in officer-involved shooting

  22-08-2017 23:43
  
  No officers were hurt in the exchange.
  
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• 7 ways to spot an Amazon scam

  22-08-2017 23:33
  
  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  
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• Espanola police chief to retire following indictment

  22-08-2017 23:30 via krqe.com
  ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — Espanola Police Chief Matthew Vigil will be retiring next month following his recent indictment on charges from domestic incidents.
  City of Espanola Human Resource Director Sally Baxter tells The Santa Fe New Mexican that Vigil’s retirement is effective Sept. 1. She did not say why the 41-year-old was leaving the police force. Vigil did not respond to phone calls from the newspaper seeking comment.
  Mayor Alice Lucero placed Vigil on administrative leave aft
  
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• ABQ Mayoral Race: Get to know Wayne Johnson

  22-08-2017 23:30
  
  Wayne Johnson says Albuquerque is at a tipping point and he wants to focus on crime first.
  
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• ABQ Mayoral Race: Get to know Michelle Garcia Holmes

  22-08-2017 23:18
  
  Garcia Holmes says crime is the biggest issue facing our city it's the first thing she'll take on if elected.
  
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• Police arrest woman accused of shooting at Albuquerque couple

  22-08-2017 23:17 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspected burglar accused of shooting at a couple in the driveway of their Northeast Heights home has been arrested.
  Albuquerque Police say 30-year-old Miranda Gilbert has been identified as the woman caught on video pointing a gun at the couple on Sunday.
  The couple was on their way out the door when they noticed something odd happening in their neighborhood. A car was circling the block near their Wyoming and Comanche home.
  On a hunch, the Thompsons turned
  
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• 'She had no idea': Man pops the question during solar eclipse

  22-08-2017 23:14
  
  'She had no idea': Man pops the big question during solar eclipse.
  
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• Burglars caught on camera using truck to smash through gas station

  22-08-2017 23:14
  
  The truck can be seen backing up into the business and ramming through the shattered glass as several men jump out and attempt to remove the ATM.
  
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• Officials say Trump’s Afghan plan involves 3,900 more troops

  22-08-2017 23:11 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to end America’s longest war and eliminate Afghanistan’s rising extremist threat involves sending up to 3,900 additional U.S. troops, senior officials said Tuesday. The first deployments could take place within days.
  In a national address Monday night, Trump reversed his past calls for a speedy exit and recommitted the United States to the 16-year-old conflict, saying U.S. troops must “fight to win.” He
  
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• Story of Pie Town

  22-08-2017 23:01
  
  Video courtesy: Visit New Mexico
  
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• Done with your eclipse glasses? Donate them to kids in another part of the world

  22-08-2017 22:41
  
  Donating your used eclipse glasses means people in other parts of the world get to experience the spectacular event in 2019!
  
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• Bill would block use of food stamps for soda in Florida

  22-08-2017 22:34
  
  A House Republican filed a proposal Friday that seeks to prevent people from using food-assistance benefits to buy soft drinks.
  
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• Teens will ditch Facebook for these social media networks

  22-08-2017 22:30
  
  Facebook will no longer be the most popular social media network among teens, according to a study.
  
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• 'Annie,' 'The Producers' writer Thomas Meehan dies at 88

  22-08-2017 22:23
  
  Broadway writer Thomas Meehan has died at 88.
  
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• This man made a whole bedroom under the stairs for his dog

  22-08-2017 22:08
  
  Best. Dog dad. Ever.
  
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• Capt. Ron Vigil speaks about officer involved shooting incident Tuesday, Aug 22, 9:30 a.m.

  22-08-2017 21:56
  
  Rio Rancho police officer Capt. Ron Vigil speaks about Tuesday morning's officer -involved shooting incident in a media briefing at 9:30 a.m.
  
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• A pregnant meteorologist gave a speech about body-shaming after getting criticized on Twitter

  22-08-2017 21:56
  
  Kelsey McEwen publicly called out someone who said her maternity clothes were "disgusting."
  
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• Mark Wahlberg tops list of highest-paid actors

  22-08-2017 21:55
  
  The "Transformers" star nudged aside Dwayne Johnson with an income of $68 million.
  
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• Senate panel plans 2 hearings on girding health insurance

  22-08-2017 21:50 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate health committee will hold two hearings early next month on how the nation’s individual health insurance marketplaces can be stabilized, as party leaders grasp for a fresh path following the collapse of the Republican effort to repeal and replace much of former President Barack Obama’s health care law.
  GOP and Democratic leaders are exploring whether they can craft a bipartisan but limited bill aimed at curbing rising premiums for people who buy the
  
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• Missouri governor halts man’s execution after DNA questions

  22-08-2017 21:48 via krqe.com
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens halted Tuesday’s scheduled execution of condemned killer Marcellus Williams after DNA raised questions about his guilt.
  The Republican governor said in an email just hours before Williams was to be put to death that he was issuing a stay of execution. Williams was convicted of fatally stabbing former St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Lisha Gayle during a burglary at her suburban St. Louis home in 1998. Williams’ execution wa
  
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• Woman arrested in driveway shooting incident

  22-08-2017 21:46
  
  KOB has learned that the United States Marshals Service has arrested a woman they believe fired a gun at a couple Sunday in northeast Albuquerque.
  
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• Police identify victims in stolen car fatal crash

  22-08-2017 21:44
  
  Albuquerque police have identified the two people killed in a crash on Tramway Boulevardand Central Avenue early Saturday morning.
  
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• This dad created an app that freezes your kids' phones until they answer your texts

  22-08-2017 21:41
  
  "He knows when to use it and when I send him a message on it, it will be important"
  
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• Catholic priest reveals he was once a KKK member

  22-08-2017 21:40
  
  "While I firmly believe God forgave me -- as he forgives anyone who repents and asks for forgiveness -- forgetting what I did would be a mistake."
  
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• HBO hit series spurs interest in huskies

  22-08-2017 21:33
  
  HBO hit series spurs interest in huskies
  
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• The Maker Faire’s L.E.D. saber is a crowd favorite

  22-08-2017 21:29 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –  The annual Maker Faire is a festival for curious minds that’s part technology, part artistry, and all entertainment.
  Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
  Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire will be held on
  
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• Pit-bull advocacy group explores issues facing New Mexicans

  22-08-2017 21:28 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –  The 505 Pit Crew, a program of Animal Humane NM, aims to address breed-specific issues and prevent animal abuse practices such as dog fighting through humane education and breed advocacy.
  One animal issue that Animal Humane works to address in the community is the stigma attached to pit bull type dogs in New Mexico and around the country. Pit Bull type dogs are one of the top three most popular breeds in New Mexico. They are also one of the most common types of do
  
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• Freshman dies after collapsing at high school football practice

  22-08-2017 21:28
  
  At least four other boys have died during the past two months around the country during practices.
  
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• Local science museum hosts a triggering experiment at KRQE

  22-08-2017 21:25 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. –  The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is ready to launch it’s annual Homeschool September programming as Educators demonstrate an electrifying muscle experiment in the KRQE studio.
  The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) will welcome Homeschool students and their families with special programming that contains engaging, hands-on activities throughout the month of September.
  To highlight some of the exciting educational act
  
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• Here's how to tell if you damaged your eyes during the eclipse

  22-08-2017 21:11
  
  You're not making up that headache.
  
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• Missouri governor stops convicted killer's execution amid DNA concerns

  22-08-2017 21:08
  
  Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has stopped the scheduled execution of convicted killer Marcellus Williams after lawyers claimed new DNA evidence could prove his innocence
  
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• Woman says this popular baby powder brand gave her ovarian cancer

  22-08-2017 20:55
  
  On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades.
  
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• What the heck is a bitcoin and should you even care? Here’s the scoop

  22-08-2017 20:54
  
  Confused about what bitcoins are? This 5-minute explainer will have you more informed than most.
  
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• Authorities arrest woman accused of firing shots at couple

  22-08-2017 20:50
  
  The couple captured the terrifying moment on their vehicle's dash cam.
  
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• Android malware can steal data from more than 2,000 apps

  22-08-2017 20:50
  
  Faketoken can lift personal user data from more than 2,000 apps.
  
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• Major cellphone carrier tweaks prices, cuts video quality on unlimited plans

  22-08-2017 20:44
  
  The popular plans have "undoubtedly placed a heavy burden on the network."
  
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• National Security expert: New Mexico troops could be headed for Afghanistan

  22-08-2017 20:35
  
  President Trump announced new plan to increase military presence in Afghanistan
  
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• 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers becomes NFL's first openly LGBT coach

  22-08-2017 20:35
  
  San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers is set to become the NFL's first openly gay coach.
  
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• Secret Services checks unattended package at White House

  22-08-2017 20:30 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service and Washington police are investigating a package left near a White House fence.
  The Secret Service stated on Twitter Tuesday that, with local law enforcement, they were “responding to an unattended package near the North Fence of the @WhiteHouse Complex.”
  In a subsequent tweet, the Secret Service said that pedestrian traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue and in Lafayette Park was “restricted due to law enforcement activity.&rd
  
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• BioPark gets new play area for kids

  22-08-2017 20:30 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kids visiting the zoo can get a little wilder thanks to a new play area.
  Tuesday Mayor Berry joined city officials to cut the ribbon, on the Colores Play Area.
  It replaced the old play area that was often closed because of needed repairs and maintenance.
  Officials say they would spend between $50,000 and $75,000 on upkeep alone. The new play area has some cool attractions.
  “This playground goes up so that the slide, so you’re about 12 feet up in
  
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• Violin prodigy, 9, bounces back after 3 strokes

  22-08-2017 20:28
  
  Caesar Sant has sickle cell anemia and has suffered three strokes, but he's not letting that get in his way.
  
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• All clear given at White House after lockdown

  22-08-2017 20:20
  
  Reporters and construction crews have been allowed to return to the North Lawn of the White House after the Secret Service investigated a suspicious package.
  
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• What to do with your leftover eclipse glasses

  22-08-2017 20:17
  
  The next time you'll need those special shades will be in 2024.
  
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• Man accused of raping teen girls after ordering Uber for them

  22-08-2017 20:09 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is behind bars accused of raping teenage girls at a youth shelter.
  Shane Sandoval, 21, is accused of targeting a 12-year-old and a 16-year-old girl who were staying at the New Day Youth Shelter.
  According to a criminal complaint, he went to pick them up but got pulled over for not having a license plate.
  Sandoval was so determined, that he called an Uber to pick them up.
  Police say another man was also there during the attack.
  There is no
  
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• The Christmas gift of the year is now available for pre-order

  22-08-2017 19:42
  
  You can now pre-order the SNES Classic.
  
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• Audit finds New Mexico state contracts lack competition

  22-08-2017 19:41 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – An audit of New Mexico state procurement practices has found that roughly $6.5 billion in annual outside contracts bypass the competitive bidding process.
  New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller says current exemptions to competitive bidding practices were designed to save the state time or money.
  Keller says they have ended up reducing accountability in government and fairness to outside businesses.
  A special audit released on Tuesday by Keller’s office found that
  
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