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• New blaze erupts in Bel Air area of Los Angeles

  06-12-2017 23:52
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• ‘Big as my head’: Hawaii woman seeks record for huge avocado

  06-12-2017 23:51 via krqe.com
  KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — A Hawaii woman is waiting to hear back from Guinness World Records to find out if the massive avocado she snagged is the world’s largest.
  Pamela Wang of the Big Island found the 5-pound (2.3-kilogram) avocado Sunday on a walk, the West Hawaii Today newspaper reported .
  “I see avocados every day, and I pick up avocados every day, but this one … it was hard to miss,” Wang said. “It was as big as my head.”
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• NBA player Enes Kanter spots crucial spelling error in Santa Claus display

  06-12-2017 23:42
  
  He tweeted, “San..?? Really bro!!! Wow....I hope this is by accident...”
  
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• Trump says government shutdown possible, blames Democrats

  06-12-2017 23:25 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that a government shutdown was possible this weekend because Democrats were demanding to have “illegal immigrants pouring into our country,” tossing incendiary rhetoric onto a partisan showdown that had been showing signs of easing.
  Trump’s comments risked roiling a White House meeting with congressional leaders of both parties planned for Thursday aimed at averting a shutdown and sorting through year-end disputes
  
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• Border agent murder possibly linked to car in New Mexico

  06-12-2017 23:06 via krqe.com
  PORTALES, NM (KRQE) – Were a pair of brothers in New Mexico behind the murder of a border patrol agent in Texas? While the FBI has not gone into specifics, KRQE has obtained a federal search warrant that shows investigators have leads in the case and they surround a car in Portales.
  On November 19, 2017 U.S. Customs and Border Protection said two agents “were responding to activity” while on patrol near Interstate 10 in the area of Van Horn, Texas, which is about 30 miles (48 k
  
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• House passes bill easing travel across state lines for concealed carry permit holders

  06-12-2017 23:05
  
  The bill is a top priority of the National Rifle Association, which calls it an important step to allow gun owners to travel freely between states without worrying about conflicting state laws or civil suits.
  
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• Police: Woman drove with transit sign sticking out of car

  06-12-2017 23:01 via krqe.com
  SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say a woman was drunk when she continued driving with a mass transit sign sticking out of the roof of her car.
  The 52-year-old was pulled over Saturday on Route 46 in South Hackensack when police noticed something odd. Police say the woman had a New Jersey Transit sign protruding through the roof of her car.
  Police say the woman didn’t even know the sign was there.
  South Hackensack police say the sign go
  
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• Do you see it? Louisiana plantation posts viral photo of supernatural sighting

  06-12-2017 22:48
  
  A photograph of six friends at a Louisiana plantation went viral this week due to an unexpected image that was caught on camera in the background.
  
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• 8-year-old girl continues mission to hug law enforcement officers in US

  06-12-2017 22:45
  
  A Louisiana girl is continuing a mission she started last year to show her appreciation for law enforcement officers with a simple gesture: giving them hugs.
  
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• Gay man denied a marriage license by Kim Davis is now running against her

  06-12-2017 22:41
  
  David Ermold, an assistant professor of English at the University of Pikeville, announced his plan to run against Davis for the position of Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky.
  
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• House votes to kill Democrat's resolution to impeach Trump

  06-12-2017 22:38
  
  Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, said Trump had associated his presidency with causes rooted in bigotry and racism.
  
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• Officer revives choking baby girl

  06-12-2017 22:14
  
  "Sometimes angels don't come from Heaven. God has them here already, and [Officer Eng] is an angel."
  
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• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell signs new deal, reports say

  06-12-2017 22:08
  
  The controversial head of the league will be back, despite resistance from a powerful owner.
  
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• New blaze erupts in tony Bel Air area of Los Angeles

  06-12-2017 21:46 via krqe.com
  VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A dangerous new wildfire erupted in the tony Bel Air area of Los Angeles early Wednesday as firefighters battled three other destructive blazes across Southern California.
  Flames exploded before dawn on the steep slopes of the east side of Sepulveda Pass, which carries heavily traveled Interstate 405 through the Santa Monica Mountains where ridge tops are covered with expensive homes. At least two could be seen burning.
  Hundreds of firefighters battled
  
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• Former chef builds massive gingerbread village

  06-12-2017 21:13
  
  This 'Gingerbread Man' is building, building, building as fast as he can.
  
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• Man involved in bus-stabbing found not-guilty on all counts

  06-12-2017 20:32
  
  The man accused of stabbing a man over 20 times on a city bus has been found not-guilty on all counts.
  
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• Whistleblower: At inauguration, Flynn texted business partner on nuclear plan

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  The allegations raise new concerns about the extent to which Flynn may have blurred his private and public interests while in the White House.
  
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• Former Sandia Labs employee pleads guilty in fraud case

  06-12-2017 20:29 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Sandia National Laboratories worker accused of creating a fake company to defraud the labs of more than $2 million has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.
  A federal grand jury indicted 55-year-old Carla Sena last month on 11 counts including wire fraud, major fraud against the U.S. and money laundering.
  The indictment accused Sena of preparing a bid for a company under someone else’s name and leveraging other bidders inform
  
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• Mayor Tim Keller, interim Chief Geier announce approach for APD reform

  06-12-2017 20:27 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Mayor Tim Keller announced his new initiatives to reform the Albuquerque Police Department Wednesday.
  Mayor Keller says Albuquerque Police and the city need to face their problems head-on.
  He even issued an apology for their failures. “Our community deserves an apology for its historical tone at the top of the department and a culture of excessive force that has hurt our community,” Mayor Keller said.
  He also apologized for the city’s skyrocketi
  
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• Action western feature ‘Big Kill’ to be filmed in New Mexico

  06-12-2017 20:15 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The New Mexico Film Office has announced the action western feature “Big Kill” will be filmed in the state.
  Film Office Director Nick Maniatis says production will take place in Santa Fe.
  The production will employ about 40 New Mexico crew members, up to 40 New Mexico principal actors and some 50 New Mexico background talent.
  “Big Kill” is set for an early summer 2018 theatrical release.
  It’s the story of a tenderfoot from Philadelphia, t
  
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• Police arrest suspect accused of assaulting a woman at UNM campus

  06-12-2017 20:09 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have arrested a man suspected of groping a woman at the University of New Mexico Bookstore last week.
  Police received a tip Thursday from someone who thought they saw the suspect on Central near Einstein Bagels.
  Officers arrived and identified the suspect and took him into custody.
  They are currently holding him on unrelated charges. At this time his name has not been released, but they say charges for the grouping could be added.
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• Despite global pushback, Trump recognizes Jerusalem as capital of Israel

  06-12-2017 19:59
  
  The decision upends decades of U.S. policy, and the Palestinian prime minister said it "destroys the peace process."
  
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• Man involved in violent bus stabbing found not guilty

  06-12-2017 19:53 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who was accused of stabbing a man 25 times on an Albuquerque city bus was found not guilty on all counts.
  Earlier this year Gregory Dozier was arrested after police say surveillance video shows him stabbing a stranger.
  There is no other information at this time. KRQE News 13 is working on gathering more information on the verdict.
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• New dinosaur looks like odd mix of duck, croc, ostrich, swan

  06-12-2017 19:36 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With a bill like a duck but teeth like a croc’s, a swanlike neck and killer claws, a new dinosaur species uncovered by scientists looks like something Dr. Seuss could have dreamed up.
  It also had flippers like a penguin, and while it walked like an ostrich it could also swim. That’s the first time swimming ability has been shown for a two-legged, meat-eating dinosaur.
  The tiny creature, only about 18 inches (45 centimeters) tall, roamed 75 milli
  
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• US Marshals arrest man accused of fatally running over girlfriend

  06-12-2017 19:32
  
  The US Marshals have arrested the man accused of fatally running over his girlfriend last month.
  
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• Trump flouts warnings, declares Jerusalem Israel’s capital

  06-12-2017 19:27 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying dire, worldwide warnings, President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke with decades of U.S. and international policy by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
  Despite urgent appeals from Arab and European leaders and the risk of anti-American protests and violence, Trump declared that he was ending an approach that for decades has failed to advance the prospects for peace. He also for the first time personally endorsed the concept of a “two-
  
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• This Christmas-obsessed couple legally changed their names to 'Santa and Merry Christmas Claus'

  06-12-2017 19:20
  
  Every day is a holiday for these two.
  
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• Why declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is so controversial

  06-12-2017 19:18
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump has declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a move that's causing controversy across the world.
  
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• Officer Billy is on patrol

  06-12-2017 18:41
  
  Billy dressed up as a police officer for Halloween and so his dad made arrangements to have his son take part in a traffic stop. It was all caught on camera.
  
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• Twinkle Light Parade announces 2017 float winners

  06-12-2017 18:31 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Twinkle Light Parade has announced this year’s float winners.
  The Tumbleweed Snowman by the Albuquerque Arroyo Flood Control Authority won Best in Show.
  The Polar Express by the Southwest Carpenters Union placed second, while Clausecrete by the Duke City Redi-Mix placed third.
  All of the parade entries were scored on creativity, holiday spirit,”twinkliness” and wow factor.
  Other winners include:
  Motorcycle/Car Club1st-The Island of Misf
  
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• Democratic female lawmakers call for Franken to step down

  06-12-2017 18:23 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Al Franken’s support among his fellow Democrats is cratering as a host of female Democratic senators Wednesday called upon him to resign.
  Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., all called on Franken to step down.
  The calls came as another woman accused Franken of sexual misconduct in an account to Politico.
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• Blue Bell makes it way back to the Duke City

  06-12-2017 18:17
  
  Good news for Blue Bell lovers! The beloved Texas treat is coming back to Albuquerque.
  
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• Senators call for Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations

  06-12-2017 18:14
  
  Female members of the Senate say the Minnesota Democrat should step down as the number of accusers continues to grow.
  
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• Blue Bell ice cream returns to Albuquerque, surrounding cities in 2018

  06-12-2017 17:57 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Blue Bell Creameries will be expanding its distribution area to include Albuquerque and surrounding cities in New Mexico beginning March 12, 2018.
  “It has always been our goal to return to the Albuquerque area,” said Wayne Hugo, vice president of sales and marketing for Blue Bell in a news release. “Blue Bell has been available in parts of southeastern New Mexico since 2016. And now, with the addition of Albuquerque and its surroundin
  
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• 7 things you should absolutely never order for your kids at fast-food restaurants

  06-12-2017 17:46
  
  That chocolate milk is packed with sugar!
  
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• 10 Christmas hazards all pet owners should be aware of

  06-12-2017 17:23
  
  Avoid cat-connected catastrophes and dog-related dilemmas this Christmas.
  
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• Six women sue Harvey Weinstein, claim cover up was racketeering

  06-12-2017 17:21
  
  Six women filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday, seeking to represent a class of “dozens, if not hundreds” of women who say they were assaulted by the movie mogul.
  
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• Is Vermont growing a volcano?

  06-12-2017 17:15
  
  Scientists are watching a pool of molten rock recently discovered under parts of New England.
  
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• Are we there yet? Delta flight makes emergency bathroom stop in Montana

  06-12-2017 17:12
  
  A Delta flight from New York City to Seattle had to make a stop in Billings after the plane's toilets stopping working and passengers couldn't hold it any longer.
  
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• Grace says it's time to say goodbye to '57 Chevy

  06-12-2017 16:33
  
  She says she drove her Chevy Bel Air off the lot in 1957. Now it's time to sell it.
  
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• Missing teen found safely

  06-12-2017 16:17
  
  Santa Fe police said they found the missing teen late Tuesday night.
  
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• Russian President Putin announces re-election bid

  06-12-2017 16:13 via krqe.com
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared his intention to seek re-election next March, a vote he appears certain to win.
  The Russian leader chose an enthusiastic audience of the GAZ automobile factory workers in Nizhny Novgorod to make the announcement.
  “I couldn’t find a better place and moment for that,” he said, to massive applause. “Thank you for your support, I will run for president.”
  Putin has been in power in Russia sin
  
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• Los Angeles freeway closed as winds churn California wildfires

  06-12-2017 16:11
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• First-of-its-kind 3D printed mask helps puppy heal

  06-12-2017 15:57
  
  The Exo-K9 Exoskeleton was just what this pup needed.
  
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• Tapping for Justice helps kids express themselves

  06-12-2017 15:53
  
  Northwest Tap Connection is a dance studio in Seattle dedicated to teaching students about issues of race and social justice, all the while dancing at a high level.
  
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• NM Supreme Court changes controversial court rules

  06-12-2017 15:26
  
  Prosecutors say the case management order leads to criminals being released from jail prematurely
  
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• 'I don't like men': Lawmaker suggests Democrat who touched him may be gay

  06-12-2017 15:23
  
  The Republican representative launched into a long tirade after a colleague laid a hand on his forearm for a moment.
  
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• Residents forced to evacuate after pipe-line explodes

  06-12-2017 15:19
  
  A pipeline explosion in Southern New Mexico caused residents to evacuate and shelter-in-place early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Work begins at Carlsbad Caverns to replace elevators

  06-12-2017 15:07 via krqe.com
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – The primary elevators that take visitors below ground at Carlsbad Caverns National Park are being modernized as part of a project that began this week at the southern New Mexico tourist destination.
  The National Park Service announced the start of work Tuesday, saying it will include installing new motors and elevator cars as well as repairing and installing guide rails.
  Originally installed in 1955, the primary elevator system went out of service in November 2015 whe
  
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• UK government made no analysis of Brexit’s economic impact

  06-12-2017 15:06 via krqe.com
  LONDON (AP) — The U.K. official shepherding Britain’s departure from the European Union acknowledged Wednesday that the government has made no formal assessments of the economic impact of leaving the 28-nation bloc.
  Brexit Secretary David Davis told a parliamentary committee Wednesday that the nation should be prepared for a profound shift in the way the economy operates on a scale similar to that of the 2008 financial crisis.
  He says that since Britain must prepare for a “para
  
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