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• Gallup: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton still 'most admired' people by Americans

  27-12-2017 23:04
  
  A new poll by Gallup showed a gap closing between top contenders of "most admired" people by U.S. adults.
  
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• Cheerleader overcomes odds, cheers in bowl game

  27-12-2017 22:45
  
  You’d never guess that one year ago, this Texas Tech cheerleader was in a horrific car crash.
  
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• Carlsbad man desperate to be by dying wife’s side receives help from Texas couple

  27-12-2017 22:44 via krqe.com
  KERMIT, Texas (KOSA) – A Carlsbad man stuck hundreds of miles away from his dying fiancé had his Christmas wish come true last night.
  It’s all thanks to two complete strangers who live right here in the Permian Basin.
  It was a week before Christmas, and like many of us, James Davis and his fiancé Crystal were getting ready to finish their Christmas shopping in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
  But before the young couple could make it out the door something horrible and unexpected
  
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• California student left in tears after classmates replace stolen Nintendo

  27-12-2017 22:16
  
  A video captures the touching moment that a California student was told his stolen gaming device was replaced, thanks to the help of his classmates.
  
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• Disneyland power outage affecting attractions, causing issues

  27-12-2017 22:08
  
  Certain attractions were affected by the outage such as Toontown and Fantasyland, according to a Disneyland spokesperson.
  
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• This stepdad just got the best Christmas present ever

  27-12-2017 22:05
  
  After being raised as Stephen Dabney's beloved step-daughter for 14 years, Makayla Dabney decided it was time she made it official.
  
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• One more honor: Astros star Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year

  27-12-2017 21:37
  
  The World Series champion beat out Tom Brady and LeBron James for the award.
  
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• Katie Ledecky swims to AP Female Athlete of the Year honors

  27-12-2017 21:31
  
  The college sophomore earned five golds and a silver at this year's world championships.
  
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• Rihanna mourns cousin's death, calls an end to gun violence

  27-12-2017 21:26
  
  She wrote, "Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!! Love you always man! #endgunviolence."
  
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• Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2017

  27-12-2017 21:25 via krqe.com
  They made music that inspired legions of fans.
  Rock ‘n’ roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Greg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music.
  Comedians Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles and Dick Gregory left their own indelible mark with their iconic routines. And the story of the 1960s could not
  
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• New Mexico off list of top 10 states for overdose deaths

  27-12-2017 21:09 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that New Mexico has fallen off of the list of top 10 states for fatal overdoses.
  The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the state was among the top 10 for two consecutive years, but fell to 12th for 2016 according to CDC data posted last week.
  In 2014, the CDC said New Mexico had the second-highest drug overdose death rate in the country with 497 deaths reported.
  In 2015, the state fell to eighth with 501 deaths
  
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• La Posada house-keeper arrested for stealing from actress' room

  27-12-2017 21:06
  
  A La Posada employee was arrested last week after allegedly stealing from a popular actress’ hotel room.
  
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• Russia: Explosion injures 10 at St. Petersburg supermarket

  27-12-2017 21:04 via krqe.com
  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — At least 10 people were injured Wednesday by an explosion at a supermarket in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city and the site of a deadly subway bombing this year.
  The Investigative Committee, the nation’s top investigative agency, said a device containing 200 grams (7 ounces) of explosives went off at a storage area for customers’ bags. It said the device was rigged with shrapnel to cause more damage.
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• Grants family claims State Police used excessive force, files suit

  27-12-2017 20:28 via krqe.com
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Grants family says they were forced out of their home at gunpoint so law enforcement could look for an escaped inmate who wasn’t there.
  Now, the state Department of Public safety is facing a lawsuit.
  The family says a State Police tact team falsely arrested and detained family members during a birthday party in Grants.
  State Police and other agencies launched a massive manhunt for Ramon Lorenzo who had escaped from the Cibola County Jail in June.
  The lawsuit s
  
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• Man donates kidney and begins living organ donor chain

  27-12-2017 20:27
  
  These are the kinds of donations that last a lifetime.
  
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• 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' decoration prompts 911 call

  27-12-2017 20:14
  
  A Colorado man's holiday light decoration featuring a lifelike dummy dangling from a roof led to a visit from emergency responders.
  
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• At least 10 injured after device explodes at Russian supermarket

  27-12-2017 20:03
  
  The device was stuffed with shrapnel and had power equivalent to 200 grams of TNT, according to authorities.
  
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• Folk, country music singer Bonnie Hearne dies at age 71

  27-12-2017 20:01 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Famous New Mexico singer and piano player, Bonnie Hearne has died.
  The 71-year-old died from complications of sepsis, an internal bacterial infection.
  Bonnie and her husband Bill Hearne, entertained locals for years with their folk and country music.
  The two first moved to Red River in 1979 and later found themselves in Santa Fe in 1991 where they performed regularly at La Fonda.
  Bonnie Hearne leaves behind her husband and two brothers.
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• Oh where, oh where can Mary Lee be? Celebrity shark disappears from tracking

  27-12-2017 19:49
  
  A nearly 3,500 pound great white shark, with a Twitter following of more than 129,000, has vanished from researchers' view.
  
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• A new president, congressional upheaval mark a wild 2017 in politics

  27-12-2017 19:36
  
  It was a year of change and scandal in the nation's capital.
  
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• Procrastinators’ paradise: Amazon service makes deliveries in less than 1 hour

  27-12-2017 18:56
  
  A Prime Now facility in Wisconsin can deliver many items in less than an hour.
  
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• Fifth grader saved friend from bullying and published a book

  27-12-2017 18:41
  
  "When you stick up for others, you can make a friend for life."
  
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• The top 10 New Year's resolutions of 2017

  27-12-2017 18:40
  
  Which resolutions did you have in common with our list?
  
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• Obama to Prince Harry: Leaders must use care on social media

  27-12-2017 18:40 via krqe.com
  LONDON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama told Prince Harry in an interview broadcast Wednesday that people in leadership roles must be careful in their use of social media and warned against spending too much time immersed in the internet at the expense of the world outside.
  Obama did not, however, directly mention his successor, President Donald Trump, who has made the use of Twitter a centerpiece of his presidency.
  “All of us in leadership have to find ways to rec
  
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• Plane returns to LA because passenger was on wrong flight

  27-12-2017 18:39 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — An airline says a Tokyo-bound flight returned to Los Angeles hours into the journey after the crew discovered that one of the passengers had boarded the wrong plane.
  A statement from All Nippon Airways says the pilot decided to return to the originating airport as part of the airline’s security procedures.
  Flight 175 left Los Angeles International Airport at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday and returned to LAX at 7:33 p.m.
  Model Chrissy Teigen was aboard and live-
  
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• US consumer confidence dips in December, remains strong

  27-12-2017 18:34 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans were a bit less confident about this economy this month than they were in November, but their spirits remained high overall during the holiday shopping season.
  The Conference Board said Wednesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 122.1 in December from a revised 128.6 in November.
  “Despite the decline in confidence, consumers’ expectations remain at historically strong levels, suggesting economic growth will continue well into 2018,”
  
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• Man arrested for what could be his 15th DWI conviction

  27-12-2017 18:10
  
  Authorities say a New Mexico man who was recently arrested in San Juan County on suspicion of driving drunk has 14 DWI convictions on his record.
  
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• Man punches ATM, tells police it gave him too much money

  27-12-2017 17:37
  
  A Merrit Island man told investigators he punched an ATM because it gave him too much money.
  
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• Recently engaged pregnant teen, 7-month-old baby killed in Christmas Eve crash

  27-12-2017 17:07
  
  A 19-year-old mother and her 7-month-old son were killed in a fiery Christmas Eve crash in Louisiana.
  
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• Holiday photo offers rare glimpse of Michael Jackson's children

  27-12-2017 17:07
  
  "Happy Christmas from ours to yours #brahdas."
  
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• Bonds of $5K, $50K slapped onto suspects of deadly I-40 DWI accident

  27-12-2017 17:02
  
  The suspects in a Christmas weekend roadway tragedy appeared in front of a judge Tuesday, where one of them was ordered behind bars on a $50,000 cash-surety bond.
  
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• Record homicides & thefts makes for a violent year for ABQ

  27-12-2017 16:20
  
  Auto thefts, homicides, and property crime rates rise
  
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• Man accused of beating, injecting pregnant woman with meth

  27-12-2017 16:13
  
  A West Virginia man is accused of assaulting a pregnant woman and injecting her with methamphetamine without her consent
  
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• Poll: Sexual misconduct allegations voted top news story

  27-12-2017 16:02 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — The wave of sexual misconduct allegations that toppled Hollywood power brokers, politicians, media icons and many others was the top news story of 2017, according to The Associated Press’ annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.
  The No. 2 story was Donald Trump’s tumultuous first year as president. A year ago, Trump’s unexpected victory over Hillary Clinton in the presidential election was a near-unanimous pick for the top news story of 2016.
  The fi
  
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• Erie smashes snowfall record with flakes still falling

  27-12-2017 15:57
  
  Snow continues to fall in Erie, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas that already have seen a record amount of snow over the past few days
  
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• All-time dance-off: Santa vs. 90-year-old woman

  27-12-2017 15:55
  
  Even with a walker, this senior citizen shows off some serious moves in this viral video.
  
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• New Mexico sign-ups for ‘Obamacare’ dip

  27-12-2017 15:26 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Enrollment in “Obamacare” for 2018 among New Mexico residents fell by nearly 8 percent compared with last year.
  The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance on Tuesday confirmed that 50,539 people signed up for health insurance through the state’s subsidized marketplace. Last year the tally was 54,653.
  Agency spokeswoman Heather Widler said New Mexico still has a stable marketplace with four health insurance companies offering statewide c
  
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• Son receives Purple Heart for dad he never met

  27-12-2017 15:15
  
  Art's father was killed in World War II while his mother was pregnant with him, so a special presentation had truly deep meaning for this son who never knew is dad.
  
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• This week, Albuquerque is filled with salsa dancing, a chile drop, and New Year’s Eve parties

  27-12-2017 15:11 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week, Albuquerque is filled with salsa dancing, a chile drop, and New Year’s Eve parties!
  There are plenty of fun activities in town this week including:
  New Year’s Eve Black & White Ball // Details: Come clad in your black and white best! This exciting New Year’s Ball includes sleeping room accommodations for two, two party wristbands, a bottle of sparkling white wine, breakfast buffet for two at MAS, and late checkout! The evenin
  
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• NM State parks hold winter treasures for hikers and ‘polar bear plunge’ fans

  27-12-2017 15:11 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State Parks hold winter treasures for hikers and “polar bear plunge” fans!
  Make a New Year’s resolution for your health and happiness by kicking off 2018 with a First Day Hike or a Polar Bear Plunge into the lake at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, New Mexico State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 13 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes. Polar Bear Plunges will also b
  
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• Local Chef Victor Rede makes chilaquiles

  27-12-2017 15:11 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local Chef Victor Rede makes Chilequiles!
  Victors Creamy Turkey Chilequiles:
  Corn tortilla chips
  Diced turkey meat
  Shredded cheddar chees shredded cheddar cheese
  Corn
  Sour cream
  Diced green onions
  Red chili sauce
  Black beans
  Chopped cilantro
  Sauté turkey add black beans, corn ,onions ,and red chile sauce. Simmer fold in sour cream then cheese. Toss in tortilla chips and mix well. Plate up and garnish with cilantro !
  For more information on Chef Victor and
  
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• Israel plans to name Western Wall train station after Trump

  27-12-2017 15:05
  
  An official says the honor is for the president's "brave and historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital."
  
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• Construction temporarily stopped at church destroyed on 9/11

  27-12-2017 14:51 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Construction on a Greek Orthodox church to replace one that was crushed in the Sept. 11 attacks has been temporarily suspended amid rising costs and questions over how donations have been managed.
  The St. Nicholas National Shrine next to the World Trade Center memorial plaza was to replace a tiny church obliterated when the trade center’s south tower fell in 2001. The new building was designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, who created the soaring white bir
  
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• Zimbabwe’s new leader appoints ex-military commander as VP

  27-12-2017 14:50 via krqe.com
  HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed the country’s former military commander as one of his two vice presidents, state-run media reported Wednesday, deepening concerns about the military’s influence after its ouster of Robert Mugabe last month.
  The appointment of Constantino Chiwenga was widely expected after his retirement earlier this month. He had to retire from the military to take up the position, accord
  
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• NM missile range records nearly 5,500 missions in 2017

  27-12-2017 14:42 via krqe.com
  WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) – A southern New Mexico missile testing range has logged nearly 5,500 missions this year.
  Those missions include firing missiles and rockets, laser tests and training in F-16 fighter jets on 3,200 square miles of the White Sands Missile Range.
  Test center commander Col. Eric Rannow says the missions allow the U.S. military to be prepared at all times with cutting-edge technology.
  The U.S. Air Force sponsored almost 1,615 training missions this year, wit
  
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• December 27th Morning Rush: Cities sue Defense Department for gun-check system failures

  27-12-2017 14:35 via krqe.com
  1. A case linked to New Mexico is now the center of a major lawsuit against the feds. Three large cities are suing the Department of Defense for failing to report the names of service members disqualified from gun ownership. This comes after the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church massacre. It was discovered the shooter served at Holloman Air Force Base was convicted of domestic assault and should not have been able to purchase guns legally. However, that conviction was never reported to the natio
  
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• Singer Joy Villa alleges Corey Lewandowski assaulted her at Trump hotel party

  27-12-2017 14:34
  
  "This issue of sexual harassment and sexual assault is a non-partisan issue."
  
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• Family spends Christmas Day searching for stolen car

  27-12-2017 14:23
  
  More than 27 cars are stolen every day in the metro area, according to Albuquerque Police and FBI data.
  
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• Days of bitter cold ahead for Midwest, Northeast

  27-12-2017 14:17 via krqe.com
  ERIE, Pa. (AP) — As snow continues to pile up in Erie, Pennsylvania, which already has nearly 63 inches on the ground, forecasters warn of frigid, sub-zero arctic air and dangerously cold wind chills in much of the U.S.
  A storm in Erie brought 34 inches of snow on Christmas Day, an all-time daily snowfall record, and another 24.5 inches by Tuesday night. More than 62.9 inches have fallen on the city since Dec. 23, with an additional 2 to 4 inches predicted Wednesday.
  The city issued a snow
  
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• Obama to Prince Harry: Leaders must avoid 'different realities' of social media

  27-12-2017 13:53
  
  In an interview with the UK royal, the former president said he misses the "fascinating" work, but there's a serenity to being out of the White House.
  
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