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• Wire noose found in school locker room prompts investigation

  27-09-2017 23:51
  
  Authorities from two Oklahoma school districts are investigating a picture depicting a noose hanging over a chair in a locker room during a middle school football game.
  
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• Sonic: ‘unusual activity’ on some credit cards

  27-09-2017 23:27 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sonic says there’s been some “unusual activity” on credit cards used at some of its restaurants.
  The fast food chain said in a statement that its credit card processor told them about the incident last week and that it’s now “working to understand the nature and scope of this issue.” It did not disclose how many credit cards were potentially involved in the incident or when the incident took place.
  There are more than 3,500 
  
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• 96-year-old ski patroller honored at resort after decades of service

  27-09-2017 23:26
  
  Martin Hollay was one of the first people to work at California's Heavenly Mountain Resort and continues to ski there every winter.
  
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• Stink Bugs Are About to Cause Absolute "Mayhem" This Fall, Experts Say

  27-09-2017 23:17
  
  Here's how to get rid of them before they stink up your home.
  
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• DICK'S recalls resistance tubes that can break and injure users

  27-09-2017 23:02
  
  DICK's Sporting Goods is recalling more than 200,000 fitness bands that can injure users.
  
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• National Coffee Day Deals

  27-09-2017 22:51
  
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• Double stabbing leaves 1 teen dead, another injured at NYC school

  27-09-2017 22:44
  
  A 15-year-old high school student was fatally stabbed and a 16-year-old was critically injured after a classmate attacked them following a fight at a New York City school.
  
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• Police drag woman off Southwest Airlines flight

  27-09-2017 22:38 via krqe.com
  Southwest is apologizing after police physically removed a woman from a flight in the latest airline video to go viral.
  A Southwest Airlines spokesman said Wednesday that the woman said she had a life-threatening pet allergy but couldn’t show a medical certificate she needed to make the flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles.
  Spokesman Chris Mainz says crew members tried to explain that she could be denied boarding if she couldn’t travel safely with animal
  
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• Scaffolding collapses at Miami television tower, at least 3 dead

  27-09-2017 22:35
  
  At least three people are dead after scaffolding collapsed at a television tower in Miami Wednesday.
  
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• Construction starts on models of proposed Mexico border wall

  27-09-2017 22:34 via krqe.com
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal contractors on Tuesday began building prototypes of President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico, hitting a milestone toward a key campaign pledge.
  Construction of eight models in a remote area of San Diego is about three months behind schedule, held up by losing bidders whose protests were eventually denied. A green tarp hanging on a chain-link fence blocked views of the work, which is expected to last 30 days.
  Customs and Bo
  
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• The detailed grocery list this woman made for her husband is totally relatable

  27-09-2017 22:17
  
  It involves extremely specific illustrations. 😂
  
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• Teen impersonates deputy to 'impress' his girlfriend

  27-09-2017 22:16
  
  The 18-year-old allegedly stole his uncle's uniform, patrol car and a gun to impress a girl.
  
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• Man's dog alerts him of fire at neighbor's home

  27-09-2017 22:04
  
  "She kept going back to the door." A man's 3-year-old pug alerted him to a fire at his neighbor's home.
  
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• Were you affected by Sonic's data breach? How to protect yourself

  27-09-2017 22:00
  
  Were you affected by Sonic's data breach? Here's how to keep your financial data safe.
  
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• Voting in New Mexico Quiz

  27-09-2017 22:00 via krqe.com
  The 2017 Albuquerque Mayoral Election is October 3. We’ve put together a quiz on elections in New Mexico. Take our quiz and test your knowledge.Take Our Survey(App Users click here to take quiz)
  Filed under: Brain Break
  
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• NASCAR’s most popular driver gets big reaction following protest tweet

  27-09-2017 21:40
  
  NASCAR's most popular driver is getting a lot of feedback for a tweet in which he supported the right of NFL players to protest during the national anthem.
  
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• ‘It’s not sanitary, not safe’: Man says people are pooping in his neighborhood

  27-09-2017 21:29
  
  "People leave the bars and come right down my alley and defecate and urinate...whatever they have to do,” said Colorado resident Alex Renteria.
  
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• Royal Caribbean sends cruise ship to help Puerto Rico

  27-09-2017 21:17
  
  Royal Caribbean is using a cruise ship to help evacuate people from Puerto Rico and deliver needed supplies to Caribbean islands.
  
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• Chrissy Teigen asked parents to share their 'mean kid' moments and the responses were perfect

  27-09-2017 20:57
  
  The model was having a tough day with her daughter so turned to social media for reassurance.
  
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• Watch California Wildfire Escalate Quickly

  27-09-2017 20:35
  
  One homeowner had a front-row seat as Canyon Fire grew from faint puffs of smoke.
  
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• Trump 'not happy' with HHS Secretary Tom Price

  27-09-2017 20:35
  
  President on firing Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price for private use of taxpayer-funded private jet: "We'll see"
  
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• Vanuatu Volcano Ready to Blow

  27-09-2017 20:33
  
  Evacuations ordered as a volcano in Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu threatens to erupt.
  
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• Helping Maria’s Most Vulnerable Victims

  27-09-2017 20:32
  
  More than a week after Hurricane Maria ravaged Dominica, evacuations from the island continue.
  
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• ‘People are Desperate’

  27-09-2017 20:31
  
  What happens when the help can’t get fuel, either? The gas shortage in Puerto Rico is causing problems for aid ships.
  
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• Maria Returns to Hurricane Status

  27-09-2017 20:31
  
  Maria has restrengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane status.
  
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• Maria: Coastal Flooding in the Outer Banks

  27-09-2017 20:31
  
  Meteorologist Domenica Davis looks at the forecast for Maria.
  
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• Puerto Rico Hospitals in Crisis

  27-09-2017 20:22
  
  Hospitals in Puerto Rico are flooded, facing fuel shortages, generator failures and more. Even doctors are urging people to leave.
  
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• Council set to vote on improvements proposal for Santa Fe Municipal Airport

  27-09-2017 20:20 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe City Council is set to vote on improvements to the Santa Fe Municipal Airport.
  The plans include about $30 million in proposed improvements over the next decade, including a new terminal.
  According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, city councilor Joseph Maestas is expected to propose the airport be transformed to completely solar power.
  This comes on the heels of a city council decided earlier this year to make all city buildings run on solar energ
  
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• Rapper B.O.B. is raising money to check if the Earth is flat.

  27-09-2017 20:19
  
  The "Flat Earth" movement is growing.
  
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• 'It sounded like a bomb': SUV crashes into family's living room

  27-09-2017 20:16
  
  “It sounded like a bomb went off, and glass shattering, and we just ran downstairs, and it was like being in a movie."
  
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• Don't expect to see NHL hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics

  27-09-2017 20:16
  
  The NHL pulled the plug on the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea after sending players for the past five Games.
  
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• Everything You Need To Know About the 2018 Winter Olympics

  27-09-2017 20:15
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympic Games, including when and where the Olympics will take place
  
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• Teen accused of shooting young woman in Valencia County expected in court

  27-09-2017 20:03 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The teen accused of killing a young woman is expected in court for the first time Wednesday.
  Valencia County Sheriff’s Deputies say teens and young adults were hanging out at 17-year-old Israel Treadwell’s home near Highway 41 and El Cid Loop on Monday, while his parents were asleep.
  They say an argument erupted and 22-year-old Miranda Molinar was shot. It is unclear what the argument was about or if she was the intended target.
  Investigators are
  
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• Teen accused of shooting young woman expected in court

  27-09-2017 20:03 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The teen accused of killing a young woman will remain behind bars.
  Wednesday, new details were revealed about what allegedly happened.
  Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies say teens and young adults were hanging out at 17-year-old Israel Treadwell’s home near Highway 47 and El Cid Loop on Monday while his parents were sleeping.
  That’s when police say there was an argument and 22-year-old Miranda Molinar was shot.
  Wednesday in court, Treadwell
  
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• Teen accused of shooting young woman appears in court

  27-09-2017 20:03 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The teen accused of killing a young woman will remain behind bars.
  Wednesday, new details were revealed about what allegedly happened.
  Valencia County Sheriff’s deputies say teens and young adults were hanging out at 17-year-old Israel Treadwell’s home near Highway 47 and El Cid Loop on Monday while his parents were sleeping.
  That’s when police say there was an argument and 22-year-old Miranda Molinar was shot.
  Wednesday in court, Treadwell
  
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• Xcel seeks approval for wind farms in Texas, New Mexico

  27-09-2017 19:52 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Xcel is seeking approval for two new wind farms that would serve customers in eastern New Mexico and West Texas.
  Company officials say if regulators approve the wind farms planned for Roosevelt County in New Mexico and Texas’ Hale County, wind-generated electricity would end up meeting about 40 percent of the region’s annual needs by 2021.
  Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves says the company also is seeking to finalize a contract to buy additional wind energy fro
  
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• APS: Freedom, New Futures, eCADEMY high schools placed under lockdown

  27-09-2017 19:40 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Freedom, New Futures and eCADEMY high schools have been placed on lockdown due to a nearby police investigation according to an Albuquerque Public School tweet.
  There is no other information at this time.
  This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will update as information becomes available.Freedom, New Futures and eCademy high schools have been placed in lockdown due to a nearby police investigation.
  — APS (@ABQschools) September 27, 2017
   
  
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• APS: Freedom, New Futures, eCADEMY high schools lockdown lifted

  27-09-2017 19:40 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Freedom, New Futures and eCADEMY high schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday.
  According to an Albuquerque Public School tweet, the schools were under lockdown due to police activity in the area.
  There is no other information at this time.The lockdown at Freedom, New Futures and eCademy lifted.
  — APS (@ABQschools) September 27, 2017Freedom, New Futures and eCademy high schools have been placed in lockdown due to a nearby police investigation.
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• Trump says he will 'probably' sign Executive Order on healthcare

  27-09-2017 19:17
  
  President Trump said he may have an executive order on health care in the coming days.
  
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• Spanish Miss Universe contestant tries elegant twirl, promptly falls into pool

  27-09-2017 19:16
  
  But she handled it like a pro!
  
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• Couple weds at Costco: 'It just made sense'

  27-09-2017 19:12
  
  Don't worry, there were pizza AND hot dogs.
  
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• Attorney: Louisville has ‘effectively fired’ Rick Pitino

  27-09-2017 19:08 via krqe.com
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino’s attorney has told the Courier-Journal that Louisville has put the basketball coach on administrative leave, but has “effectively fired” Pitino amid a federal bribery investigation.
  Steve Spence told the paper Tuesday the coach was out before a scheduled news conference at the school.
  Pitino’s exit comes after the school acknowledged on Tuesday that the men’s program is part of a federal investi
  
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• West Point grad's controversial photos under scrutiny

  27-09-2017 19:06
  
  Photos of a West Point graduate are making the rounds on social media, but for the reasons you might think.
  
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• Rick Pitino out as Louisville basketball coach amid federal investigation

  27-09-2017 19:03
  
  Rick Pitino, who led the Cardinals to the 2013 national championship, is out after his program was linked to a federal investigation into corruption in recruiting.
  
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• Trump, GOP tax reform plan reduces tax brackets, nearly doubles deduction

  27-09-2017 18:58
  
  The proposal would be the first major tax overhaul in three decades.
  
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• Teen killed, another injured after stabbing at NYC school

  27-09-2017 18:15
  
  2 teens were stabbed after an apparent fight at a school in the Bronx
  
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• Maria, again a hurricane, swirls over North Carolina beaches

  27-09-2017 18:15 via krqe.com
  WAVES, N.C. (AP) — Maria regained strength and became a hurricane again Wednesday, pushing water over both sides of North Carolina’s Outer Banks and taking its time to slowly turn away from the U.S. Atlantic coast.
  No injuries have been reported, but the surge of ocean water washed over eroded beaches, flooding properties and state Highway 12, the only road through the narrow barrier islands of Hatteras and Ocracoke.
  No ferries were moving, cutting off access to O
  
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• Trump, GOP tax plan would cut rates for many Americans

  27-09-2017 18:14 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
  The plan is sweeping in scope but omits critical, controversial details that are likely to take months to work out in a bitterly divided, GOP-led Congress. The political stakes are high for Republ
  
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• Wedding ring may have been wedged in theater seat for years

  27-09-2017 18:13
  
  Movie theater workers found a wedding ring that could have been lost within the past four years.
  
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• College basketball takes a big hit with arrests

  27-09-2017 18:11 via krqe.com
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel Richardson entered the federal court wearing the same clothes he was arrested in earlier in the day, there to face charges of accepting bribes and paying at least one recruit to attend the school.
  Across the country, nine other people, including three more assistant coaches, were arrested after a federal probe revealed hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to influence star athletes’ choice of schools,
  
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