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• Jose now Category 3 hurricane, could strike some islands already damaged by Irma

  07-09-2017 23:27
  
  It's the third major hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center says.
  
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• BCSO: Reckless driver damages deputies' vehicles in pursuit

  07-09-2017 23:06
  
  Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies say a man intentionally drove a car into BCSO cruisers during a pursuit late Wednesday night in southwest Albuquerque.
  
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• Trails reopen at White Sands after cleanup from 2014 crash

  07-09-2017 23:02 via krqe.com
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — Two trails and other facilities at White Sands National Monument have reopened after being closed for three years for the cleanup of soil contaminated from the 2014 crash of an unmanned Air Force target jet.
  White Sands officials say the Dune Life Nature and Playa trails and visitor facilities along Dunes Drive reopened Thursday.
  A remotely controlled QF-4E Phantom Jet crashed Feb. 7, 2014 while on final approach to land at nearby Holloman Air Force Base.
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• Child, 9, locked in 4-foot-long dog cage at night

  07-09-2017 22:48
  
  'I was sickened at what I witnessed last night. This, by far, is one of the most disturbing and heart-wrenching cases of child abuse I’ve seen.'
  
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• Cruise passengers dropped off in Miami rushing to get home ahead of Irma

  07-09-2017 22:39
  
  Passengers could choose to either disembark in Miami or stay on the ship, as the Norwegian Escape will then sail somewhere out of harm's way.
  
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• What to know about Hurricane Irma so far

  07-09-2017 22:31
  
  A deadly Category 5 hurricane is moving through the Caribbean and forecast to hit Florida this weekend.
  
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• Man turns underwater artifacts into art

  07-09-2017 22:30
  
  Rick Carney dives in lakes and rivers to find dumped artifacts he can turn into art.
  
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• Formerly conjoined twins return home

  07-09-2017 22:29
  
  Twins Jadon and Anias McDonald are going home for the first time since theywere separated.
  
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• Couple to get married during Norton’s Bike To Beat Cancer

  07-09-2017 22:14
  
  A Louisville couple wants to share their special moment during a pit stop on a 65 mile bike ride to beat cancer.
  
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• Hurricane watch issued in parts of Florida as deadly Irma makes for U.S.

  07-09-2017 21:05
  
  Florida is bracing for the catastrophic storm that has devastated parts of the Caribbean.
  
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• A Japanese raw chicken dish is causing a stir online

  07-09-2017 21:01
  
  Can you believe some restaurants will serve chicken sashimi!?
  
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• The subtle way Kate Middleton hides her pregnancies before they're formally announced

  07-09-2017 20:56
  
  She's got a clever way of distracting everyone's attention.
  
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• Senate passes $15.3B aid package for Harvey

  07-09-2017 20:55
  
  The measure, which also raises the debt ceiling, now returns to the House.
  
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• 200 Gap and Banana Republic stores closing

  07-09-2017 20:47
  
  The stores have seen declining sales in recent years as they've struggled to compete with so-called fast fashion retailers.
  
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• Hurricane aid measure grows to $15B as Irma bears down

  07-09-2017 20:42 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have almost doubled the size of the disaster relief package for Harvey to more than $15 billion, a first installment to help communities in Texas rebuild from the storm — and stock reserves for looming damage from Hurricane Irma.
  The must-do legislation, paired with a short-term increase in the government’s borrowing authority and a temporary government funding bill, is on track to pass the Senate as early as Thursday. The federal government
  
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• Trump tweets reassurance about DACA at Pelosi’s urging

  07-09-2017 20:41 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged President Donald Trump Thursday to tweet reassurances to the immigrants who benefit from a program his administration is ending. And the president obliged, in the latest instance of Trump doing the bidding of leaders of the opposition.
  The president tweeted, “For all of those (DACA) that are concerned about your status during the 6 month period, you have nothing to worry about – No action!”
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• FBI following bomb threats made after Clovis library shooting

  07-09-2017 20:37 via krqe.com
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI is reportedly following a string of bomb threats in Clovis after last week’s deadly shooting inside the public library.
  According to the Eastern New Mexico News, agents are ready to help local law enforcement as needed.
  The paper reports that 30 calls were reported August 30, and several more came in on Tuesday which caused temporary lockdowns and evacuations.
  Authorities say if you get a call, stay on the line as long as possible and take notes.
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• Trump Jr. tells senators ‘no collusion’ with Russians

  07-09-2017 20:32
  
  The president's oldest son said he was seeking information related to Hillary Clinton's "fitness, character or qualifications" when he accepted a meeting with a Russian lawyer last year.
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers call gray wolf recovery plan flawed

  07-09-2017 20:12 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of New Mexico lawmakers is calling the gray wolf recovery program flawed.
  Last month, the New Mexico State Game Commission approved the plan created by the U.S. Fish and Wild Life Service.
  In the plan, 380 captive-born-wolves would be released.
  According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, 21 Democrats — most state senators and representatives — oppose the plan.
  The New Mexican reports that the group sent a letter to the wildlife service, saying
  
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• Police: suspect who fired at officers in custody after pursuit

  07-09-2017 20:08
  
  Police say a suspect who shot at officers is in custody after a vehicle pursuit in the northeast heights.
  
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• Jose now Category 2 hurricane; could strike some islands already damaged by Irma

  07-09-2017 20:00
  
  Hurricane Jose has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm with winds at 105 mph.
  
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• Airline seats disappearing as Irma approaches Florida

  07-09-2017 19:57 via krqe.com
  Airline seats out of Florida before Hurricane Irma are running out.
  A JetBlue spokesman said Thursday that the airline sold out flights leaving Florida through next Wednesday. JetBlue had capped fares on those flights at $99 to $159 each way.
  A spokesman for United says the airline is sold out in Florida through Friday and added six flights. United expects to cancel most flights to and from southern Florida from Saturday through Monday.
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• Top 20 'how to' Google searches revealed – and some are surprising

  07-09-2017 19:43
  
  Have you asked one of these questions?
  
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• Police: Suspect in custody after firing shots at officers

  07-09-2017 19:14 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspect is in custody after firing shots at Albququerque detectives early Thursday morning.
  Initially, detectives with the Foothills Impact Team were conducting a stolen vehicle Tact Plan in the area of Central and Elizabeth.
  Around 10:30 a.m. a detective in an undercover vehicle noticed a gold Chevy pickup truck following him.
  Shots were then fired at the undercover vehicle.
  Other detectives and Air Support followed the pickup to the Walmart at Eubank and
  
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• The heartbreaking reason this dad has worn the same polo shirt for 20 years

  07-09-2017 18:53
  
  His daughter didn't know the special meaning behind his clothing choice.
  
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• 'He's an angel,' Stranger offers woman in need generator ahead of Hurricane Irma

  07-09-2017 18:53
  
  A heartfelt gesture before the arrival of Hurricane Irma is just what one Florida woman needed.
  
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• All You Need To Know About 2017 New Mexico State Fair

  07-09-2017 18:51 via krqe.com
  The New Mexico State Fair is here for the next 11 days. Below is some quick information on everything you need to know about this year’s fair.
  Hours
  The 2017 New Mexico State Fair runs from September 7-17. Sunday to Thursday the fairs hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the fair is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  The Midway is open at 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
  Admission
  Adults ages 12-64: $10
  Seniors ages 65 and up: $7
  Children ages 6-1
  
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• 13 times pumpkin spice went too far

  07-09-2017 18:32
  
  For the true pumpkin lovers out there, it's just never enough!
  
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• Family's pet pig back home after traffic concerns, week-long search

  07-09-2017 18:13
  
  Before coming home, the little porker had been getting a lot of attention on social media.
  
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• Here's when all your favorite TV shows are coming back this fall

  07-09-2017 17:25
  
  Plus, all the ones that got canceled. 😢
  
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• Trump to Dreamers: 'Nothing to worry about' for next 6 months

  07-09-2017 17:20
  
  House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says she asked the president to tweet assurance to those concerned by his DACA decision.
  
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• New Mexico prosecutors bring more charges in rape case

  07-09-2017 17:16
  
  The New Mexico Attorney General's Office has filed more charges against a man accused in a 2013 rape case that had been dropped by local prosecutors after it was discovered that evidence had been destroyed.
  
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• Man sparks ball of flames after crashing stolen truck into gas station

  07-09-2017 17:15
  
  The man ran from police after wrecking the truck. Officers had to use a taser to make the arrest.
  
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• Tesuque man speaks to KOAT from Hurricane Irma's devastation

  07-09-2017 16:57
  
  A New Mexico speaks to us about the damage from Hurricane Harvey from Anguilla.
  
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• Heart transplant patient who counseled others finally going home

  07-09-2017 16:57
  
  The doctors and nurses say -- just as much as they did -- Larry Williams saved lives.
  
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• Bicycling couple hopes non-traditional wedding will benefit those with cancer

  07-09-2017 16:30
  
  For one couple, they want to make sure family members who cannot be at their wedding won't be forgotten.
  
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• France’s Macron calls for efforts to tackle climate change

  07-09-2017 16:23 via krqe.com
  ATHENS, Greece (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off his first official visit to Greece on Thursday with a call for concerted efforts to tackle climate change, after Hurricane Irma slammed into the northern Caribbean with deadly force.
  Irma, the strongest Atlantic Ocean hurricane on record, has affected French, British and Dutch Caribbean territories.
  “All of France is grief-stricken by the many victims yesterday from the hurricane,” Macron said during statements a
  
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• Hurricane Harvey spikes US jobless aid applications to 298K

  07-09-2017 16:21 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits soared last week by the most in nearly five years, driven by Hurricane Harvey’s impact on Texas and Louisiana.
  THE NUMBERS: Weekly applications for jobless aid jumped 62,000 to a seasonally adjusted 298,000, reaching the highest level in two years, the Labor Department said Thursday. The less volatile four-week average rose to 250,250.
  Applications soared by more than 51,000 in Texas, a five-fold increase, and
  
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• ABC announced its next 'Bachelor' and the internet has mixed feelings

  07-09-2017 16:07
  
  Nope, it's not Peter Kraus!
  
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• New Mexico State Fair opens

  07-09-2017 15:35
  
  Morgan Aguilar catches up with Dan Mourning, the New Mexico State Fair's general manager, on opening day.
  
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• Fundraiser helps foster children go to college

  07-09-2017 15:14
  
  Growing up in foster care often means a lack of stability - and lack of opportunity - for children who need it the most.
  
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• Adoptable puppies – in costumes – melt the hearts of KRQE morning crew

  07-09-2017 15:02 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A national adoption event kicks off with a visit from some adorable foster dogs in party attire and the results are predictably precious.
  The city’s first-ever “Homes for Dogs Project Adopt-a-thon” is happening on Saturday, September 9 at the Coldwell Banker office (Paseo and Wyoming) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Albuquerque’s Adopt-a-thon is part of Coldwell Banker’s national weekend of the Homes for Dogs Project. The goal nationwide is to
  
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• Local event featuring enormous magnifications of insects is equally artistic and educational

  07-09-2017 15:01 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A local artist is using intriguing photographs of magnified insects to increase awareness of the role of pollinators in nature.
  Artist Kelly Eckel is offering a workshop for kids and families in which she teaches about insects and their role in nature and pollination. Children have the opportunity to look at pollinator insects close up and magnified with a variety of tools in order to learn more about how insects function in their natural world.  The art will also
  
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• European markets buoyed by ECB inaction; all eyes on Draghi

  07-09-2017 14:47 via krqe.com
  LONDON (AP) – European stock markets and the euro remained firm Thursday as the European Central Bank kept policy unchanged and said in a statement that it stands ready to provide the euro zone economy a further stimulus if needed.
  KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, Germany’s was up 0.9 percent at 12,324 while the CAC 40 in France was 0.7 percent higher at 5,135. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares rose 0.4 percent at 7,384. U.S. stocks were poised for a flat opening with D
  
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• September 7th Morning Rush: Spotty to scattered storms expected to develop across New Mexico

  07-09-2017 14:30 via krqe.com
  1. A quiet start to the day with morning temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s under a mostly to partly clear sky.
  Full Story: Kristen’s Thursday Morning Forecast
  2. Rescue teams are combing through the destruction left behind by Hurricane Irma. About 10 deaths are blamed on the dangerous Category Five storm in the Caribbean Islands. Nearly every building on the tiny island of Barbuda is destroyed and more than half of its residents are reportedly homeless. Much of Puerto Rico is in th
  
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• Syrian army: Israeli air raid on military position kills 2

  07-09-2017 14:08 via krqe.com
  BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck a military position near the Mediterranean coast in western Syria early Thursday, killing two soldiers and causing material damage, the Syrian army said.
  The airstrike targeted a facility near the town of Masyaf that some said was tied to Syria’s chemical weapons program, in a stronghold of President Bashar Assad that is also heavily protected by the Russians.
  In a statement, the Syrian army said the Israeli warplanes fired several missiles
  
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• Donald Trump Jr. heads to Capitol to explain 2016 meeting

  07-09-2017 14:05 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s oldest son is scheduled to make his first appearance on Capitol Hill Thursday as part of a Senate investigation into Russian meddling in the presidential election and a meeting he had with Russians during his father’s campaign last year.
  Donald Trump Jr. will be interviewed by staff on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is one of three congressional committees investigating the meddling and possible Russian links
  
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• Nations rush to help islands devastated by Hurricane Irma

  07-09-2017 14:02 via krqe.com
  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — French, British and Dutch rescuers rushed aid to a heavily damaged string of Caribbean islands Thursday after Hurricane Irma left at least seven people dead and thousands homeless as it spun toward Florida for what could be a catastrophic blow this weekend.
  Warships and military planes were dispatched with food, water and troops after the fearsome Category 5 storm smashed homes, schools and roads, laying waste to some of the world’s
  
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• Hurricane Irma toll hits 10, increasing threat for Florida

  07-09-2017 14:02 via krqe.com
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Fearsome Hurricane Irma cut a path of devastation across the northern Caribbean, leaving at least 10 dead and thousands homeless after destroying buildings and uprooting trees on a track Thursday that could lead to a catastrophic strike on Florida.
  The most potent Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever, Irma weakened only slightly Thursday morning and remained a powerful Category 5 storm with winds of 180 mph (285 kph), according to th
  
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• Prince George arrives to first day of school with dad Prince William

  07-09-2017 13:58
  
  Britain's future king arrived to his first day of school hand-in-hand with his dad
  
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