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• Las Vegas remembrance ceremony will be held at Civic Plaza

  04-10-2017 23:53
  
  The ceremony begins at 6 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to wear the color green.
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigating a shooting in Roswell

  04-10-2017 23:39 via krqe.com
  ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say they’ve been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting last month involving Roswell police and Chaves County Sheriff’s deputies.
  The Sept. 24 shooting left 30-year-old suspect Jose Diaz wounded. He’s now in custody on federal charges and awaiting state charges.
  The incident began when authorities were called to investigate a possible drunken driver passed out behind the wheel. Once police got there, the suspect drov
  
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• Viral photo shows woman's iPhone smashed by bullet from Las Vegas shooting

  04-10-2017 23:34
  
  She allegedly showed a taxi driver as she escaped from the scene that night.
  
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• Interior moves to delay Obama-era rule on methane emissions

  04-10-2017 23:32 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department is moving to delay an Obama-era regulation aimed at restricting harmful methane emissions from oil and gas production on federal lands.
  The rule, finalized last November, forces energy companies to capture methane that’s burnt off or “flared” at drilling sites on public lands during production because it pollutes the environment. An estimated $330 million a year in methane is wasted through leaks
  
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• 'I wasn't ready to die,' says Vegas victim from hospital bed

  04-10-2017 23:17
  
  The 43-year-old says she stepped on people to save herself, which is something that may haunt her forever.
  
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• Ties threatened: US orders 15 Cuban diplomats to leave

  04-10-2017 23:15 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States expelled 15 of Cuba’s diplomats Tuesday to protest its failure to protect Americans from unexplained attacks in Havana, plunging diplomatic ties between the countries to levels unseen in years.
  Only days ago, the U.S. and Cuba maintained dozens of diplomats in newly re-opened embassies in Havana and Washington, powerful symbols of a warming relationship between longtime foes. Now both countries are poised to cut their embassies
  
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• West Virginia lawmakers back miner pension bill

  04-10-2017 23:12 via krqe.com
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Four West Virginia lawmakers are backing new legislation in Congress to fund pensions for about 87,000 retired and 20,000 vested coal miners, saying it fulfills a promise made by President Harry Truman in 1946.
  U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, Reps. David McKinley and Evan Jenkins say about 26,000 live in West Virginia.
  It would shore up the 1974 United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan hurt by coal company bankruptcies and th
  
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• Penn State suspends frat after student found unconscious on street

  04-10-2017 23:10
  
  The Office of Student Conduct is also investigating whether students supplied the minor student with the alcohol that led to his condition.
  
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• MAYORAL RACE 2017: Tim Keller & Dan Lewis on the issues

  04-10-2017 22:48
  
  On November 14th Albuquerque voters will head back to the polls to cast their ballot for the next Mayor.
  
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• It's been a rough year for Yahoo: Company confirms 3 billion accounts hacked in 2013 breach

  04-10-2017 22:29
  
  Yahoo on Tuesday revealed that an additional 2 billion accounts were hacked in a 2013 security breach.
  
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• President Trump honors heroes, prays for victims in grieving Las Vegas

  04-10-2017 22:27
  
  Three days after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the president and first lady are meeting with victims, their families and first responders.
  
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• Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's character in 'Moana' was based off a very special person in his life

  04-10-2017 22:01
  
  Can you guess who Maui was inspired by?
  
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• Tillerson denies he weighed resigning or called boss ‘moron’

  04-10-2017 21:55
  
  “We don’t deal with that kind of petty nonsense,” the nation's top diplomat said of a report he called President Trump a "moron."
  
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• Las Vegas shooting renews debate on high-capacity ammo magazines

  04-10-2017 21:41
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take a case that revolves around the issue.
  
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• Instead of having sales, many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. Here's a list:

  04-10-2017 21:36
  
  Take a look to see which stores will be closed this Thanksgiving
  
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• Las Vegas gunman’s girlfriend being questioned by FBI

  04-10-2017 21:15
  
  Stephen Paddock's girlfriend, back in the United States after a weekslong trip abroad, will be at the center of the investigation into the deaths of 59 people
  
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• WATCH: Pecos River flowing strong

  04-10-2017 21:01
  
  KOAT photographer Vince Rodriguez got this amazing video of the Pecos River flowing strong and hard.
  
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• FBI: Navajo Nation man slammed baby's head on bookcase

  04-10-2017 20:52
  
  A Navajo Nation man is facing aggravated assault charges after authorities say he slammed a 2-month-old boy's head into a bookcase because the infant wouldn't stop crying.
  
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• Anne Frank cold case reopened after documents unearthed

  04-10-2017 20:48 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The cold case surrounding Anne Frank is back open.
  The case has been reopened after investigators unearthed a number of documents, more than 70 years after Nazi police stormed the secret annex where her family hid.
  Suspicions that someone betrayed the Frank family are not new, but the latest attempt will reportedly seeking out new connections in the case.
  “What we want to do is start with a blank sheet and investigate all possible options, so we are lo
  
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• Rain could lead to flooding

  04-10-2017 20:40 via krqe.com
  A storm system to the northwest and a high to the east will help funnel moisture into the state today and Thursday. This will lead to good rounds of showers and storms across the state.After all the rainfall we’ve seen over the past week, the ground is saturated and unable to hold much more rain. This will cause flash flooding to occur quickly as the rain picks up through the afternoon and evening. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of central and eastern New Mexico through Thursday
  
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• US votes against UN resolution denouncing death penalty as punishment for LGBTQ people

  04-10-2017 20:35
  
  The United States was one of 13 countries to vote against a United Nations resolution which would have condemned the death penalty as a punishment for consensual same-sex relationships.
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly making Las Vegas-style threat

  04-10-2017 20:28
  
  Police in Oklahoma City arrested a man who posted multiple Facebook updates Tuesday night threatening a mass shooting in San Antonio.
  
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• Carpenter builds crosses to honor Las Vegas shooting victims

  04-10-2017 20:28
  
  "Get out of your house, come on out to this memorial, and feel like you're part of it. You are."
  
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• 7 easy ways to make your jack-o'-lanterns last longer

  04-10-2017 20:25
  
  Because nothing ruins Halloween like a rotting pumpkin.
  
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• Deer causes thousands of dollars in damage after dress shop rampage

  04-10-2017 20:06
  
  "The deer was...traveling throughout the store back and forth, knocking into things, running into the mirrors."
  
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• Senate bill to clear obstacles to self-driving cars advances

  04-10-2017 20:03 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation that could help usher in a new era of self-driving cars advanced in Congress on Wednesday after the bill’s sponsors agreed to compromises to address some concerns of safety advocates.
  The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved the bill by a voice vote, a sign of broad, bipartisan support. It would allow automakers to apply for exemptions to current federal auto safety standards in order to sell up to 15,000 self-driving cars and l
  
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• Saudi king arrives in Moscow on historic 1st visit to Russia

  04-10-2017 20:02 via krqe.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — Saudi King Salman has arrived in Moscow on the first-ever visit by a Saudi monarch to Russia.
  As part of the four-day trip that began Wednesday, the king is to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks expected to focus on the global oil market and the Syrian crisis.
  Ties between the two countries often have been strained in the past. The war in Syria, in which Russia has staunchly backed Syrian President Bashar Assad while Saudi Arabia has supported his foes, has
  
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• Mug Shot Gallery: October 2017

  04-10-2017 19:54 via krqe.com
  Mugshots from New Mexico Law Enforcement Agencies in October 2017. Mug Shot Gallery: October 2017 Angelo Martinez was arrested after police found him in a stolen vehicle with meth. Martinez is also the man accused of trying to carjack four Albuquerque football players: http://krqe.com/2017/10/02/man-accused-of-trying-to-carjack-football-players-arrested-again/Francisco Saucedo was arrested after police found pornographic images and other documents related to children on his computer and other di
  
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• New Mexico students encouraged to take part in 2017 Congressional App Challenge

  04-10-2017 19:48 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce is asking students to take part in the 2017 Congressional App Challenge.
  Students will compete by creating a software application for a mobile, tablet or computer device.
  The competition is a way for students to get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
  All K-12 New Mexico students are eligible and according to a press release, students in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District are encouraged to
  
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• Playtex recalls more than 3 million children's plates, bowls after reports of choking

  04-10-2017 19:43
  
  Playtex is recalling more than 3.5 million bowls and plates that can pose choking hazards to children.
  
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• President Trump arrives in grieving Las Vegas on 'very sad day'

  04-10-2017 19:40
  
  The president and first lady will meet with victims, their families and first responders.
  
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• NIH to study opioid withdrawal in newborns

  04-10-2017 19:39
  
  The National Institutes of Health are funding a new study to evaluate treatment options for newborns exposed to opioids during pregnancy.
  
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• Here's where to get all the best National Taco Day deals

  04-10-2017 19:38
  
  Lots of chains across the country are getting in on the National Taco Day action. See all the best deals, here!
  
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• 50-acre brush fire sparks in New Hampshire's white mountains

  04-10-2017 19:38
  
  Fire officials said the fire doubled in size Tuesday night
  
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• Senate Intel Committee: Inquiry into Russian meddling has 'expanded slightly'

  04-10-2017 19:21
  
  The Senate Intelligence Committee is one of three congressional committees that are probing events related to Russia's election meddling and potential collusion between President Donald Trump's team and the Russian government
  
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• VW recalls older SUVs that can possibly leak gasoline

  04-10-2017 19:16
  
  Volkswagen is recalling nearly 74,000 Touareg SUVs because a fuel pump flange can develop cracks and leak gasoline.
  
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• 710,000 Jeep, Dodge SUVs recalled because of brake malfunctions

  04-10-2017 19:12
  
  Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 700,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs due to improperly installed brake shields.
  
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• Gubernatorial candidate's goals: Stop reckless spending, graduate from high school

  04-10-2017 19:00
  
  The Kansas teen wants voters to know "it's not just age, it's fresh ideas that will matter."
  
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• Congressman recounts saving US Rep Steve Scalise during baseball shooting

  04-10-2017 18:55
  
  Congressman Brad Wenstrup says luck was on their side that day.
  
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• Disney is looking for new princes and princesses to join their cruise ships

  04-10-2017 18:17
  
  Start polishing those glass slippers!
  
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• Last known body recovered from rubble after Mexico quake

  04-10-2017 18:08 via krqe.com
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — The last body known to be trapped in rubble following Mexico’s magnitude 7.1 earthquake has been recovered, officials said Wednesday, and they raised the overall death toll from the quake to 369.
  The body was recovered from a collapsed office building in central Mexico City where a steadily dwindling number of families kept vigil for two weeks as an international assortment of rescuers worked for a massive rubble heap. It was the last
  
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• Mom ordered to serve 7 days in jail for not vaccinating her son

  04-10-2017 17:48
  
  A mother's refusal to have her 9-year-old son vaccinated has led to jail time
  
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• Tillerson: 'Never considered' leaving post as secretary of state

  04-10-2017 17:43
  
  “We don’t deal with that kind of petty nonsense,” the nation's top diplomat said of a report he called President Trump a "moron."
  
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• Curator to speak about Frida Kahlo exhibit at UNM

  04-10-2017 17:35 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the latest exhibition at the University of New Mexico Art Museum, fans of Frida Kahlo will not only get a chance to see works featuring the artist, but learn first hand the significance behind the photos. UNMAM is making that happen through a talk being given on Wednesday night by curator and photo historian Pablo Ortiz Monasterio.
  According to the UNMAM, the exhibition titled “Frida Kahlo: Her Photos” was curated from a collection of 6,500 i
  
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• The top 25 smartest dog breeds

  04-10-2017 17:29
  
  These cute pups all belong on the honor roll.
  
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• Tillerson refutes reports of clashes with Trump

  04-10-2017 17:22
  
  “The vice president has never had to persuade me to remain as Secretary of State," he said in a statement.
  
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• Higher sales of Frito-Lay snacks helps boost PepsiCo profit

  04-10-2017 17:15 via krqe.com
  PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo had softer soda sales in the U.S., but higher sales of its Frito-Lay snacks helped the company’s third-quarter profit rise 8 percent from the same period a year ago.
  Sales of its beverages in North America, its biggest market, fell 3 percent in the quarter. Sales at its North America Frito-Lay business, which makes Cheetos, Fritos and Tostitos, rose 3 percent.
  Overall, the company reported net income of $2.14 billion, or $1.49 per share, in the 12 weeks
  
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• Three researchers win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a new way to look at cells

  04-10-2017 17:13
  
  The technique created by the winners was used in Zika virus research.
  
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• Pineapple jack-o'-lanterns are the best things since piña coladas

  04-10-2017 17:02
  
  Try carving this tropical alternative!
  
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• Advisories issued for newly formed tropical depression in Caribbean

  04-10-2017 16:50
  
  A tropical depression formed Wednesday in the southwest Caribbean Sea.
  
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