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• New Mexico credits paper ballots as hacker protection

  04-11-2017 22:51 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico credits its reliance on paper ballots in part for making it less vulnerable to hackers and vote thieves.
  The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that election officials say New Mexico was not among the 21 states where Russian hackers were accused of targeting voting systems last year.
  All 33 counties in the state use paper ballots after the state Legislature approved a law in 2006 requiring the physical ballots for any election held under state law. The ballots ar
  
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• Here's why close, trusting friendships are good for your brain

  04-11-2017 22:37
  
  Having positive, encouraging and trusting friendships may fight loss of memory and cognitive function as people age, according to a study from Northwestern Medicine.
  
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• Bandelier officials: Years of fires can cause falling trees

  04-11-2017 22:29 via krqe.com
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) – Multiple fires have weakened many trees at Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico, prompting officials to warn hikers about the dangers of suddenly falling trees.
  The Las Conchas Fire in 2011 and several others since 1977 have resulted in dangers from falling trees, even healthy ones.
  Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott says hikers should choose days that are not windy and be aware of their surroundings.
  The monument says a hiker who stopped at Frijoles
  
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• Police catch Las Alamos woman accused of stabbing two people

  04-11-2017 22:24 via krqe.com
  LAS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman accused of stabbing two people is now behind bars.
  Friday night around 11:30, officers were called to an apartment complex on Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
  There they found a man and woman, both in their late 20s, stabbed.
  The woman was treated at Los Alamos Medical Center with minor injuries. The man was flown to UNMH and is in critical condition.
  Around 8 a.m. this morning, officers caught the suspect, Andrea Rivera.
  Rivera is charged with aggrava
  
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• Soldier surprises girlfriend with return home and proposal

  04-11-2017 21:42
  
  Isaac Anderson didn't tell his girlfriend, Grace Schebler, that he was home from the military.
  
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• Senator Rand Paul assaulted in Kentucky, suspect arrested

  04-11-2017 21:38
  
  Rene Albert Boucher "intentionally assaulted" Paul, causing him "minor injury," according to police.
  
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• Could Harvey be America's first $200 billion hurricane?

  04-11-2017 20:50
  
  Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on Texas, killing 89 people in the US and is the second costliest natural disaster worldwide.
  
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• Idaho looking to cash in on starry skies with more tourists

  04-11-2017 20:27 via krqe.com
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The stars are aligning for Idaho — mainly because they’re visible.
  The International Dark-Sky Association this week named the central Idaho city of Ketchum an International Dark Sky Community, only the 16th in the world, after years of efforts to limit excess artificial light. It comes as bigger parts of the state received or are seeking rare dark-sky designations that can attract stargazers and boost home values.
  Craters of the Moon National Monument and Pr
  
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• Sessions gets more criticism from Trump, Russia questions

  04-11-2017 20:20 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s chief law enforcement officer is finding himself in a familiar spot: belittled by the president, pressured to investigate political opponents and sucked back into the center of the storm around the investigation into the Trump administration’s campaign ties to Russia.
  In President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears to be perpetually in the hot seat, yet he has made clear he’s not going anywhere. In an admini
  
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• American charged with subversion in Zimbabwe goes to court

  04-11-2017 20:18 via krqe.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — An American woman charged with subversion in Zimbabwe for allegedly insulting the president on Twitter as a “sick man” made her first court appearance on Saturday as her lawyers disputed the charges that carry up to 20 years in prison.
  A lawyer for 25-year-old Martha O’Donovan, Rose Hanzi, told the court that the subversion charge was illegal because police did not inform O’Donovan of it when she was taken from her home in the capital, Harare
  
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• As US prepares to leave UNESCO, envoy urges deep reforms

  04-11-2017 20:16 via krqe.com
  PARIS (AP) — The chief U.S. envoy at UNESCO says anti-Israel bias and opaque bureaucracy are hobbling the U.N. cultural agency and is urging deep reforms.
  Chris Hegadorn made the appeal Saturday at the agency’s Paris headquarters in one of the last major American speeches to UNESCO before the U.S. withdraws next year.
  Hegadorn said the decision to leave “wasn’t taken lightly” but was necessary because of budget reasons, UNESCO’s inclusion of Palestine as a mem
  
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• Trump’s Asia trip presents a crucial international test

  04-11-2017 20:12 via krqe.com
  HONOLULU (AP) — On his most grueling and consequential trip abroad, President Donald Trump stands ready to exhort Asian allies and rivals on the need to counter the dangers posed by North Korea’s nuclear threat.
  The 12-day, five-country trip, the longest Far East itinerary for a president in a generation, comes at a precarious moment for Trump. Just days ago, his former campaign chairman was indicted and another adviser pleaded guilty as part of an investigation into possible collusi
  
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• Woman's photos show veterans embracing life

  04-11-2017 19:55
  
  A Kansas City woman personally affected by veteran suicide is taking the photos to help create awareness and connect veterans with the help they might need.
  
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• Airlines see Thanksgiving travel rising 3 percent

  04-11-2017 19:54 via krqe.com
  Get ready for bigger airport crowds over Thanksgiving this year.
  The main trade group for U.S. airlines predicts that 28.5 million Americans will fly over a 12-day period around the holiday, an increase of 3 percent over last year.
  Airlines for America officials said Wednesday that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the busiest travel day, with about 2.9 million people flying.
  The group says that airlines are adding slightly more seats than the expected increase in travelers.
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• US service member killed in Afghanistan

  04-11-2017 19:24
  
  Officials say the service member died of wounds sustained during an operation.
  
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• Hackers hijacked at least 195 Trump-related web addresses before campaign, AP finds

  04-11-2017 19:09
  
  The Trump Organization denied the domain names were ever compromised, but a review by cybersecurity experts shows otherwise.
  
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• SpaceX racks up another rocket launch, its 16th this year

  04-11-2017 18:57 via krqe.com
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has racked up another rocket launch, its 16th this year.
  That’s double last year’s count, and 2017 still has two months remaining.
  The unmanned Falcon rocket blasted off Monday afternoon from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, hoisting a communications satellite for the South Korean company KT SAT. This newest Koreasat will replace a failed satellite launched in 2006, and serve both Asia and the Middle East.
  Once separated, the 15-story fir
  
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• Starbucks releases a color-it-in-yourself holiday cup

  04-11-2017 17:35 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — It’ll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year. The coffee chain’s latest holiday design lets customers color it in themselves.
  The company says the cups — which are typically red-themed — will be in stores Wednesday. A cup sleeve to go with the cup will be red.
  A plainer red cup from 2015 spurred an outcry from critics upset that it lacked snowflakes, reindeer or specific symbols of Christmas. Even President Donald Trump,
  
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• Reveling Astros fans use teamwork to save a cap that fell 7 stories

  04-11-2017 17:11
  
  Floor-by-floor, the hat flipped its way back to its owner during Houston's celebration of the World Series champs.
  
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• Special needs teen robbed of her 'voice'

  04-11-2017 16:38
  
  A Kentucky girl's device, valued at $17,000, helped her communicate with friends and family, until it was stolen while she was attending church.
  
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• Package wars: Postal Service offers next-day Sunday delivery

  04-11-2017 16:15 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its business this holiday season by offering what few e-commerce retailers can provide: cheap next-day service with packages delivered Sundays to your home.
  Retail giant Walmart says it is considering the Sunday option, which could reshape weekend shopping trips to the mall.
  The program, available in 20 major U.S. cities, allows consumers to place online orders with pa
  
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• Pet of the week: Pearl

  04-11-2017 16:10
  
  Pet of the week: Pearl
  
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• Woman battling cancer weds at hospital

  04-11-2017 16:07
  
  "Her body is battling cancer, but her spirit can't be conquered."
  
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• Disgraced congressman set to begin jail sentence

  04-11-2017 15:40
  
  Former Rep. Anthony Weiner could spend more than two years for sending obscene material to a minor.
  
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• Iran parades missile during anniversary of US Embassy takeover

  04-11-2017 15:28
  
  Crowds chanted slogans condemning Washington's policies toward Iran and shouted "Down with the US."
  
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• Rent-to-own: Be informed before you sign

  04-11-2017 15:15 via krqe.com
  Imagine a store where you can pay as you go with no credit and get brand-name furniture, appliances and electronics for as little as $19.99 a week.
  That’s the marketing pitch for rent-to-own companies, which tout low prices, no hassles and instant gratification to cash-strapped consumers.
  If you’re considering a rent-to-own deal or are already in a contract, here’s what you need to know.
  HOW RENT-TO-OWN WORKS
  You may rent from a well-known national chain , but the con
  
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• NM Football Friday Week 12

  04-11-2017 14:24 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) -The Clovis Wildcats came to the metro area Friday and found out what everyone has been saying about the La Cueva Bears is true; They have a stout defense. The Bears defeated the Wildcats 27-0. Jared Chester made a trip to the City of Vision for the Game of the Week. In that game, the Cleveland Storm overpowered the Volcano Vista Hawks 49-14.NM Football Friday Week 12 Pt. 2
  The Lovington Wildcats made the trip to Titletown and are turned away by the Artesia Bulldogs 49-14
  
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• Couple accused of shopping spree with someone else’s card

  04-11-2017 13:36
  
  Police say they spent a total of $20,000 at the Apple Store and at Best Buy
  
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• Para-alpine skier overcomes challenges to make it atop the mountain

  04-11-2017 12:58
  
  Tyler Carter, a one-legged skier who adapted thanks to his parents and a drive to succeed, is going for gold yet again in South Korea.
  
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• How are humans are responsible for more than 100 percent of the planet's warming?

  04-11-2017 12:36
  
  The statistics from a new government report on climate change are mind-boggling.
  
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• Fraternity's Halloween skit criticized for being too offensive

  04-11-2017 08:51
  
  The video shows one person wearing what appears to be a sombrero, and another person dressed as President Donald Trump.
  
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• Husband's 911 call: 'My wife just shot her kids'

  04-11-2017 07:41
  
  Investigators believe the mother of two young girls planned the killing for two weeks before acting on those plans.
  
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• Senior flight attendant celebrates 60 years of service

  04-11-2017 06:45
  
  "I actually fly hundreds of thousands of miles a year but these are always my best flights, when Bette is on the plane."
  
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• New Mexico, BYU net $21K for hurricane relief

  04-11-2017 06:34
  
  Last week's basketball game between the Lobos and BYU raised more than $21,000 for charity, UNM announced Friday.
  
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• Nob Hill hat store's future in doubt after owner's death

  04-11-2017 06:23
  
  Larry's Hats has been a part of the historic Nob Hill district of Albuquerque for nearly 35 years. With the surprise passing of its owner in September, things are up in the air for the longtime local business.
  
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• Murder suspect violates conditions of release, court records say

  04-11-2017 06:14
  
  An Albuquerque realtor charged with murder is back in jail, accused of violating the conditions of his release.
  
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• Armed man barricaded in call center kills himself, police say

  04-11-2017 06:13
  
  Police say a man who barricaded himself inside a Bank of America call center in Rio Rancho died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday evening.
  
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• Residents believe thieves used drone to case their homes

  04-11-2017 06:08
  
  After living in his Ridgecrest house for more than 20 years, Wallace Lopez is on more on edge than ever. He said crime, especially theft, in his neighborhood southeast of Nob Hill is completely out of control.
  
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• STATE OF ADDICTION: New Mexico projected to rank 15th in national drug overdose deaths

  04-11-2017 05:53
  
  New Mexico’s ranking drops as drug overdose deaths in other states rise.
  
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• Disabled participants prepare to conquer New York City Marathon

  04-11-2017 05:46
  
  "It's about struggle, it's about working through it, and allowing for you to reach the finish line, no matter how long or difficult it is."
  
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• Man who admitted to killing son, feeding him to pigs says he wants new trial

  04-11-2017 05:27
  
  46-year-old Michael Jones says his lawyer pressured him into a guilty plea after he admitted in March to killing his son and feeding him to pigs.
  
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• CBS News to spotlight New Mexico’s push to stop lunch shaming

  04-11-2017 05:10 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The national spotlight will be on New Mexico and a push to stop lunch shaming.
  On Friday, state Senator Michael Padilla returned to Raymond Gabaldon Elementary in Los Lunas where he says he was lunch shamed as a child.
  He says he would do chores for cafeteria staff in exchange for lunch.
  Padilla led the push for Senate Bill 374. It’s purpose is to ensure every student in New Mexico receives lunch.
  It caught the attention of CBS News who visited Friday.
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• Massive Frankenstein stolen, owner left stunned by where he found it

  04-11-2017 05:05 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A massive and expensive Halloween decoration was stolen. Its owner says where and with whom he found it left him stunned.
  Chris Scott takes Halloween very seriously. After all, he’s in the business of the spooky holiday, owning several local Spirit Halloween stores.
  “We had a giant pumpkin, we have a wacky wavy guy and then we had our prized Frankenstein,” Scott said, describing the “inflatable farm” greeting westside commuters and Co
  
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• Homeless man claims shelter turned him away because of his service dog

  04-11-2017 05:02 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque homeless man says a local homeless shelter turned him away because of his service dog.
  “I don’t understand how it’s okay for other places to get in trouble for not letting your dog in but it’s not okay for a shelter,” said Patrick Martinez.
  Martinez and his Scottish Terrier service dog, Ebony, have been homeless for a few months.
  “Well, I had a job. I had everything,” said Martinez.
  Martinez says a series o
  
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• 911-emergency speakerphones installed at Albuquerque Rapid Transit stations

  04-11-2017 05:01 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is promising to help keep people safe with a simple technology that will be available to everyone who rides the system.
  Yet, that same technology is being taken out of another part of the city, after some said it was virtually useless.
  Emergency call boxes are being installed at all 19 of the new ART bus stations being built on Central Avenue across Albuquerque.
  “Immediate help, that’s what we want to have,”
  
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• Albuquerque businesses hit hardest by armed robberies

  04-11-2017 05:00 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s no secret Albuquerque’s crime problem is out of control. A lot of the people feeling the brunt of it are the workers at businesses around the city who keep getting terrorized by armed robbers.
  Two months ago, a worker at Circle K shot a suspected armed robber.
  “I thought I was going to lose my life, I thought that there was no way I was ever going to see my family, my children, anything again,” said Jennifer Wertz, a former Circle K c
  
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• Tow truck driver's wife reminds drivers to slow down, move over

  04-11-2017 04:57
  
  "Slow down and move over." That's the message from the wife of a tow truck driver after she says her husband was nearly hit and killed by a speeding car in northeast Albuquerque.
  
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• Employee kills himself after 4-hour standoff at call center

  04-11-2017 04:31
  
  Police say he was an employee of the call center, but officials confirm it was not a hostage situation. His identity has not been released.
  
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• An Alabama Chick-fil-A Had The Funniest Sign War With Moe's Bar B Que Across The Street

  04-11-2017 04:30
  
  This is one grilling you don't want to be a part of.
  
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• Netflix ​parts ways with 'House of Cards' star Kevin Spacey

  04-11-2017 04:11
  
  In a statement the streaming service said it would also not release the movie "Gore," which Spacey starred in and produced.
  
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