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• Biney is 1st black woman to make Olympic speedskating team

  16-12-2017 23:26 via krqe.com
  KEARNS, Utah (AP) — Maame Biney became the first black woman to qualify for a U.S. Olympic speedskating team with a pair of victories in the 500 meters.
  The 17-year-old native of Ghana cruised to victory in the first 500 final Saturday, beating Olympians Lana Gehring, Jessica Kooreman and Katherine Reutter-Adamek.
  In the second final, Biney took an early lead that widened as the race went on. She crossed the finish line and began clapping and then pumping her arms so hard she lost her bala
  
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• Rep. Kihuen won't run for re-election amid sexual harassment allegations

  16-12-2017 22:51
  
  "I am committed to fully cooperating with the House Ethics Committee and I look forward to clearing my name."
  
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• Colorado State, Marshall in New Mexico Bowl amid slow finish

  16-12-2017 22:31 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Bowl: Colorado State (7-5) vs Marshall (7-5), Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m. EST (ESPN)
  Line: Colorado State by 5½.
  Series Record: First meeting.
  WHAT’S AT STAKE
  Colorado State is playing in its fifth consecutive bowl game but has lost in its last three postseason appearances. The Rams started the season 6-2 then dropped three of the final four games. Marshall is 5-0 in bowl games since 2009 and has a 10-2 overall bowl record. The Thundering Herd also s
  
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• Volunteers place wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery

  16-12-2017 22:16 via krqe.com
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A huge number of volunteers are placing wreaths on tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
  WTOP-FM reports the annual event drew a large crowd Saturday, with more than 245,000 wreaths placed at grave sites.
  The Wreaths Across America caravan traveled earlier this month from Columbia Falls, Maine, where the wreaths were made. The caravan went through several states before arriving in Arlington.
  The grand marshals are Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Ro
  
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• Mario Batali gives holiday recipe in same email as apology

  16-12-2017 21:23 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrity chef Mario Batali has issued an apology to his newsletter subscribers for his sexual misconduct against women, but he confounded some by ending his message with a recipe for a “holiday-inspired breakfast.”
  Batali was immediately blasted on social media for including in the Friday email the “Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls” recipe after his apology for making “many mistakes.”
  Several women have made allegations that he touched them in
  
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• Brittany Alert canceled after police find missing 31-yr-old man

  16-12-2017 21:08
  
  New Mexico State Police are asking the public to keep their eye open for a missing 31-year-old Hispanic man who has been missing since Thursday afternoon, sparking a Brittany Alert.
  
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• Uber or ambulance? Some people dialing up a car instead of 911

  16-12-2017 21:02
  
  A new study shows a surprising trend in how people handle their medical emergencies.
  
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• Residents flee as flames approach wealthy California enclave

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Residents piled into cars and fled on Saturday, turning downtown Santa Barbara into “a ghost town” as surging winds drove one of the biggest fires in California’s history toward the city and the nearby wealthy enclave of Montecito.
  The mandatory evacuations around Montecito and neighboring Summerland came as winds that had eased a day earlier roared back at around 30 mph (48 kph), with gusts to about 60 mph (97 kph). Firefighters stood by yellow f
  
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• Massive California wildfire triggers new wave of evacuations

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — New evacuations were called on Saturday as surging winds drove an enormous wildfire toward a wealthy enclave in the coastal foothills northwest of Los Angeles.
  The mandatory evacuations around Montecito and neighboring Summerland came as winds that had eased a day earlier raged back at around 30 mph (48 kph) with gusts to about 60 mph (97 kph). A portion of Santa Barbara city also is under mandatory evacuation.
  The northerly “sundowner” wind was driving
  
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• Flames threaten rich California enclave, residents flee

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters trying to prevent one of the biggest fires in California’s history from consuming homes in Santa Barbara and the nearby wealthy enclave of Montecito were hoping less powerful winds would help them after they managed to stop it from burning thousands of residences.
  After winds roared at around 30 mph (48 kph), with gusts to about 60 mph (97 kph) on Saturday, they were expected to ease Sunday with gusts of up to 35 mph (56 kph) on Sunday.
  But even
  
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• Flames threaten coastal communities as firefighters mourn

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of the biggest wildfires in California history while a funeral procession rolled past burn-scarred hillsides in honor of one of their colleagues who was killed battling the flames.
  Crews cleared brush and dug containment lines above hillside neighborhoods in Santa Barbara County, taking advantage of slightly calmer winds a day after gusts fanned a flare-up that prompted more evacuations.
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• Egypt reopens ancient library in Sinai after renovations

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  ST. CATHERINE’S, Egypt (AP) — Egypt reopened on Saturday an ancient library which holds thousands of centuries-old religious and historical manuscripts at the famed St. Catherine Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in South Sinai.
  The inauguration ceremony, attended by Egyptian and western officials, comes after three years of restoration work on the eastern side of the library that houses the world’s second largest collection of early codices and manuscripts, outnumbered
  
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• Calmer winds ‘critical’ in Southern California firefight

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews trying to corral Southern California’s enormous wildfire hope to take advantage of a two-day window of calmer winds before potentially dangerous gusts return at mid-week, officials said Monday.
  The blaze that broke out two weeks ago still threatens communities northwest of Los Angeles, where thousands remain under evacuation orders.
  Cooler temperatures, slightly higher humidity and light winds forecast for Monday and Tuesday will be “critical” for
  
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• After Alabama, abortion may be backseat issue in 2018 races

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama, one of the most conservative states in the country, with one of the most evangelical electorates, is sending an abortion-rights supporter to the U.S. Senate, despite GOP efforts to paint Democrat Doug Jones as an unacceptable extremist on the issue.
  Certainly, any analysis of what Jones’ upset over Roy Moore means for other races involves a caveat: The Republican nominee was twice ousted from the state Supreme Court and stood accused of sexual misconduct with
  
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• 8,000 firefighters protect Southern California communities

  16-12-2017 21:01 via krqe.com
  MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters trying to prevent one of the biggest fires in California’s history from consuming homes in Santa Barbara and the nearby wealthy enclave of Montecito were hoping less powerful wind gusts would help them Sunday after they managed to stop it from burning thousands of residences.
  Crews took advantage of calmer winds overnight, clearing brush and digging containment lines above hillside neighborhoods, fire information officer Lisa Cox said.
  “Eve
  
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• New Austrian government pledges pro-EU approach, more police

  16-12-2017 21:00 via krqe.com
  BERLIN (AP) — The new Austrian government led by a conservative and a nationalist party is pledging to tighten the country’s asylum and immigration regulations while maintaining a firm commitment to the European Union, according to their coalition agreement released Saturday.
  Under the deal reached late Friday night, Sebastian Kurz, head of the Austrian People’s Party, will become chancellor, which will make him Europe’s youngest leader when he is sworn in on Monday at ag
  
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• Ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 death

  16-12-2017 21:00 via krqe.com
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in his hometown of Memphis.
  Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said Saturday that Sherra Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wright, who played for five teams over 13 seasons as a forward and center in the NBA.
  Police and federal marshals in Riverside County, California, arrested 46-year-old Sher
  
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• Trump defends tax plan, proclaims economy set 'to rock'

  16-12-2017 20:39
  
  The president predicted the legislation would cause the economy to soar beyond its current 3 percent rate of growth.
  
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• SpaceX delivery delayed a day; 1st reused rocket for NASA

  16-12-2017 20:26 via krqe.com
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX has delayed its latest grocery run for the International Space Station for at least a day.
  The company now aims to launch its first recycled rocket for NASA on Wednesday.
  The unmanned Falcon originally flew in June. The Dragon capsule, meanwhile, made a space station shipment in 2015.
  This will be the first launch in more than a year from this Florida pad, the scene of a rocket explosion in 2016. SpaceX says it needs more time for checks. Liftoff time is
  
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• 'Like you see in the movies': Chunk of ice nearly shatters woman's windshield

  16-12-2017 20:14
  
  A scary moment for this woman was a reminder of the dangers of winter driving.
  
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• Ex-wife of former NBA player charged in his 2010 killing

  16-12-2017 20:07
  
  The killing of Lorenzo Wright has been one of the most high-profile unsolved cases in Memphis.
  
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• New Mexico Gameday: 12/15/2017

  16-12-2017 19:32
  
  The basketball season is in full swing!
  
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• AAA predicts record travel over Christmas and New Year’s

  16-12-2017 19:18 via krqe.com
  Comforted by a strong economy, more Americans than ever are expected to travel over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
  Auto club AAA said Thursday that 107 million people will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, a 3.1 percent increase over last year.
  It’s the ninth straight increase in Christmas travel, according to AAA.
  Most will travel by car — about 97 million — despite higher gasoline prices. More than 6 million are expected to fly, and AAA says nearly 4 million wi
  
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• Riders rescued after being trapped in Pa. ski lift malfunction

  16-12-2017 19:08
  
  People had to be lowered by rope after an incident at a central Pennsylvania ski area.
  
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• Reported word ban at CDC includes 'vulnerable,' 'fetus,' 'transgender'

  16-12-2017 18:30
  
  Some people are already responding with their own choice words after the Trump administration order.
  
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• Ancient penguin was as big as a (human) Pittsburgh Penguin

  16-12-2017 17:24 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Fossils from New Zealand have revealed a giant penguin that was as big as a grown man, roughly the size of the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  The creature was slightly shorter in length and about 20 pounds (9 kilograms) heavier than the official stats for hockey star Sidney Crosby. It measured nearly 5 feet, 10 inches (1.77 meters) long when swimming and weighed in at 223 pounds (101 kilograms).
  If the penguin and the Penguin faced off on the ice, however, things would
  
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• Burglar caught by 95-year-old veteran and his daughter

  16-12-2017 17:23
  
  A career criminal in Wisconsin learned you don't mess with a Marine Corps veteran and his daughter.
  
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• Pet of the week: Lizzy

  16-12-2017 17:09
  
  Pet of the week: Lizzy
  
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• Trump family members' botched ballots tossed in NYC mayoral election

  16-12-2017 16:59
  
  City officials confirmed mistakes were made on two absentee ballots, and there may have been another by the president himself.
  
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• Obamacare sign-up deadline extended for some people

  16-12-2017 16:29
  
  "Don't worry" if you left a message before the end of open enrollment.
  
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• UPS offers $32 refund after reportedly losing track of document worth around $840K

  16-12-2017 16:26
  
  Herbert said he was less than impressed with UPS and its offer, “That's nice of them to say, but it doesn't solve my problems."
  
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• Major media players start commission for sexual misconduct

  16-12-2017 16:19 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The biggest figures and institutions in entertainment have established a commission to be chaired by Anita Hill that intends to combat sexual misconduct and inequality in the industry in the wake of the huge wave of revelations spurred by allegations against Harvey Weinstein.
  A statement Friday announced the founding of the Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace, a group that grew out of a meeting called by “Star Wars” produce
  
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• Health law sign-up deadline extended for some people

  16-12-2017 16:19 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — After a rush of last-minute sign-ups, the Trump administration says it’s extending the deadline for some people to finish health insurance applications for next year under the Affordable Care Act.
  Callers to the HealthCare.gov service center on Saturday morning got a recorded message saying “don’t worry” — if they’d called and left their phone number before the deadline, they’ll get a call back and still can enroll for 2018.
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• 2017-18 Bowl Glance

  16-12-2017 16:04 via krqe.com
  Saturday, Dec. 16
  Celebration Bowl
  At Atlanta
  NC A&T (11-0) vs. Grambling State (11-1), Noon (ABC)
  New Orleans Bowl
  North Texas (9-4) vs. Troy (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN)
  Cure Bowl
  Orlando, Fla.
  Georgia State (6-5) vs. Western Kentucky (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
  Las Vegas Bowl
  Boise State (10-3) vs. Oregon (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
  New Mexico Bowl
  Albuquerque
  Colorado State (7-5) vs. Marshall (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)
  Camellia Bowl
  Montgomery, Ala.
  Arkansas State (7-3) vs. M
  
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• Our solar system has a small-scale twin

  16-12-2017 15:53
  
  For the first time, NASA discovered a distant star with the same amount of orbiting planets as our own.
  
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• Splurged on an expensive gift? Don’t forget to insure it

  16-12-2017 15:30 via krqe.com
  Insurance might be the least exciting thing about surprising your loved one with a valuable gift this holiday — but don’t let it fall off your priority list.
  “Don’t sacrifice preparedness for the surprise,” says Lisa Lindsay, executive director at the Private Risk Management Association, an insurance industry group that focuses on high net worth customers.
  You can insure some gifts by making a phone call to your agent or a specialty insurance company. Others, such a
  
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• Paralyzed dog gets back on his paws with swim therapy

  16-12-2017 15:09
  
  Euthanasia was considered for this once-paralyzed pit bull, but he's back on four legs.
  
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• Led by Anita Hill, major entertainment players start commission to fight sexual misconduct

  16-12-2017 14:44
  
  The woman who brought sexual harassment to national attention said, "It is time to end the culture of silence."
  
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• Moore looking into 'numerous reported cases of voter fraud' after Senate race loss

  16-12-2017 13:18
  
  The former Alabama judge sent a fundraising email to supporters asking for contributions to his "election integrity fund."
  
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• Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson under investigation for workplace misconduct

  16-12-2017 11:44
  
  The team said Friday former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles is overseeing the investigation by a Los Angeles-based law firm.
  
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• Sex charge filed against former soccer coach found with teenager

  16-12-2017 10:58
  
  Rian Rodriguez, 27, appeared in court in Columbia County, Florida, on Friday morning after being booked into the county jail the previous day.
  
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• Police: Woman found dead in woods was mauled by her own dogs

  16-12-2017 10:38
  
  "It was an absolutely grisly mauling, In my 40 years of law enforcement I've never seen anything like it. I hope I never see anything like it again."
  
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• Victim negotiates with armed robber during ATM holdup

  16-12-2017 07:20
  
  Police are asking for help finding a man who robbed a driver at knifepoint at a drive-through ATM. But thanks to some negotiating, the robber didn't as much money as he first asked for.
  
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• Army of firefighters takes on still-growing California fire

  16-12-2017 07:00
  
  The blaze northwest of Los Angeles grew by 3,000 acres overnight and although Santa Ana winds eased on Friday, they are expected to return with a vengeance over the weekend.
  
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• ‘Criminal Santa’ calls 911 for help after getting trapped in chimney

  16-12-2017 06:45
  
  Police said the man slid down the chimney of a business, trying to break in, but got stuck.
  
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• Albuquerque ranks 26th deadliest city, study says

  16-12-2017 06:39
  
  The city ties with Miami as the 26th deadliest city in America
  
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• Woman says would-be thieves broke into home as family was sleeping

  16-12-2017 06:35
  
  A northwest Albuquerque woman says she was the victim of a brazen break-in, the suspects entering her family's home when they were asleep.
  
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• APD: Suspect arrested in Downtown shooting

  16-12-2017 06:32
  
  Albuquerque police say they have made an arrest in the shooting of a 16-year-old in Downtown Albuquerque earlier this week, adding that it was a gang-related killing.
  
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• First of its kind horse rescue opens in Rio Rancho

  16-12-2017 06:24 via krqe.com
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Opening Penny Lane Foal Rescue and Training Center was Shani Silver’s dream.
  “I’ve been working with kids for about 28 years and horses for more than 18 years. This was a natural match for me to bring horses and youth together to achieve their full potential,” said Silver.
  Silver focuses on healing and training foals at her Rio Rancho ranch. Their first rescue foal, Ringo, arrived last month.
  “He had no hair up there and his legs
  
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• AG to assign federal prosecutor to New Mexico to fight crime

  16-12-2017 06:15 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions is assigning a federal prosecutor to New Mexico as part of a larger plan to fight crime.
  Sessions says 40 prosecutors would be sent to 27 hotbeds around the country to oversee investigations that target cartels, immigration and drugs.
  “Help is on the way. We are marshaling our resources and will be relentless in our pursuit of violent criminals that are criminalizing your neighborhoods,” Sessions said.
  He said he expec
  
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