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• US moves to improve affordable high-speed internet to rural America

  08-01-2018 23:57
  
  The U.S. is trying to make high-speed internet available to more of the country.
  
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• South and North Korean negotiators to meet for first time since 2015

  08-01-2018 23:54
  
  North and South Korean negotiators will sit down together Tuesday for the first time since December 2015, after North Korea picked up a hotline between the two technically-still-at-war nations last week.
  
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• Trump promotes rural development before championship game

  08-01-2018 23:43 via krqe.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump pitched his efforts to help rural America, promoting his tax overhaul law and economic development plans on a visit to Tennessee on Monday. He’s also reserving a seat at the national college football championship game.
  Trump became the first president in a quarter-century to address the annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation. With the trip to Nashville, he unveiled a report the White House says will include proposals to
  
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• Kelly Clarkson finally met Steve Carell, 12 years after that iconic '40-Year-Old Virgin' scene

  08-01-2018 23:42
  
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• Energy agency rejects Trump bid to boost coal, nuclear power

  08-01-2018 23:39 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent energy agency on Monday rejected a Trump administration plan to bolster coal-fired and nuclear power plants, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to boost the struggling coal industry.
  The decision by the Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was unexpected and comes amid repeated promises by Trump to revive coal as the nation’s top power source. The industry has been besieged by multiple bankruptcies and a ste
  
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• Ford adds diesel engine to F-150 for the first time

  08-01-2018 23:27 via krqe.com
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is offering a diesel engine in its F-150 pickup for the first time.
  Heavy duty trucks like the F-250 or F-350 have always had diesel engines, but full-size trucks like the F-150 have not. Ford is hoping to gain some customers from rivals Ram and Nissan, which both offer diesels in their full-size trucks.
  The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S.
  Ford expects the F-150 to get 30 miles per
  
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• Disney defends controversial decision to ‘brown up’ white actors in Aladdin

  08-01-2018 23:23 via krqe.com
  (WFLA) — Disney’s latest live-action movie production of “Aladdin” is under fire after reports surfaced of white actors being made to look darker to fit the ethnicity of the storyline.Fury broke out on social media after Kaushal Odedra claimed more than 20 “very fair skinned” actors were waiting in line outside of make-up tents to have their skin darkened before filming started, according to The Times article.
  According to IMDb, Kaushal Ode
  
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• The new reboot of 'Roseanne' will feature a gender-nonconforming child

  08-01-2018 22:37
  
  Nine-year-old Mark will sometimes wear girls’ clothing.
  
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• NFL officials to review if Panthers followed concussion protocol

  08-01-2018 22:35
  
  The NFL and NFL Players Association plan to conduct a joint review to determine if the Carolina Panthers followed the correct concussion protocol with quarterback Cam Newton.
  
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• LIVE: Trump addresses American Farm Bureau Federation in Nashville

  08-01-2018 22:09
  
  President Trump is scheduled to address the American Farm Bureau Federation in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday.
  
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• Gov. Martinez unveils tough-on-crime proposals

  08-01-2018 21:50
  
  Her proposals include a bill to toughen penalties for people who commit crimes while on probation or parole.
  
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• College student raises funds to help Baltimore students deal with severe school heating crisis

  08-01-2018 21:33
  
  When her sister complained about how cold it was at school, she couldn't stay silent.
  
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• Fire-ravaged California readies for rain, possible mudslides

  08-01-2018 21:31 via krqe.com
  SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Storms brought rare rain to California on Monday and increased the risk of mudslides in fire-ravaged communities, driving property owners to stack sandbags in devastated northern wine country and authorities to order evacuations farther south for towns below hillsides burned by the state’s largest-ever wildfire.
  Forecasters issued a flash flood watch for parts for Sonoma and Mendocino counties north of San Francisco and warned that heavy rainfall could trigg
  
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• What’s on center stage at the CES tech show? Your voice

  08-01-2018 21:23 via krqe.com
  What’s the hottest thing in the world of technology these days? Your voice.
  Some of the most popular gadgets over the holiday season were smart speakers with digital assistants from Amazon and Google . Apple is coming out with its own speaker this year; Microsoft and Samsung have partnered on another.
  As the annual CES gadget show kicks off in Las Vegas this week, manufacturers are expected to unveil even more voice-controlled devices — speakers and beyo
  
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• Angel Fire Resort offers free night skiing, snowboarding

  08-01-2018 21:09 via krqe.com
  ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been a tough ski season for New Mexico, but there are some perks for skiers.
  Angel Fire Resort is now offering free night skiing and snowboarding for the remainder of the season.
  The offer is available for any skier or snowboarder who purchased a day ticket the same day.
  Those at the resort say they understand it has been a slow start to the season, but they are still hopeful the snow will find its way to the state.
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• State Police: Texas man killed in 2-car crash in New Mexico

  08-01-2018 21:08 via krqe.com
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (AP) – Authorities say a Texas man is dead after a head-on car crash in New Mexico.
  New Mexico State Police say 26-year-old Robert Granado of Big Spring was declared dead at the scene of Sunday morning’s accident on U.S. 285.
  They say Granado was driving a sedan at a high rate of speed when it crossed into the other lanes and struck an SUV.
  A passenger in Granado’s car was transported to an Albuquerque hospital for treatment while the driver and passenge
  
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• 6 times Oprah stoked or shot down 2020 presidential run speculation

  08-01-2018 21:03
  
  Oprah Winfrey's speech rocked the Golden Globes Sunday evening, fueling speculation that the influential media mogul could have her sights set on the 2020 presidential race.
  
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• Mitt Romney treated for prostate cancer over the summer; prognosis is good

  08-01-2018 20:58
  
  Romney, the 70-year-old former governor of Massachusetts, is being widely encouraged to run for Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch's seat in 2018.
  
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• US ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants

  08-01-2018 20:55
  
  The Trump administration said Monday it is ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants.
  
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• Maine lawmaker's bill helps kids prescribed medical marijuana

  08-01-2018 20:43
  
  A Republican lawmaker wants to make accommodations for Maine children prescribed medical marijuana.
  
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• Record shattered for costs of weather disasters: $306 billion

  08-01-2018 20:26
  
  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday that the U.S. had 16 billion-dollar disasters last year.
  
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• The most awkward moments from the 2018 Golden Globes

  08-01-2018 20:25
  
  Even celebrities aren't immune to awkward moments.
  
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• Albuquerque firefighters save litter of puppies left outside station

  08-01-2018 20:18 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque firefighters helped save a group of young pups.
  AFD crew member Jonathan Dean posted the above photo on Instagram.
  He says someone dropped off the litter outside of Station 4 near I-40 and 4th Street.
  One of the firefighters took them to the vet Monday morning.
  Dean went on to say, “Fire stations remain a beacon of hope and safety in an often cruel and difficult world. I’m proud to be a part of that.”
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• Woman accused of stealing from elderly released without bond

  08-01-2018 20:12 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman who allegedly stole money from the elderly appeared in court Monday.
  Authorities say Leanne Bennett was an office manager at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque near I-25 and San Antonio.
  They say from 2012 to 2013, she used her position to take more than $30,000 from three elderly residents at the facility.
  Bennett pleaded not guilty Monday to 22 charges including exploitation of a resident’s property. She was released withou
  
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• Woman accused of stealing from elderly appears in court

  08-01-2018 20:12 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman who allegedly stole money from the elderly appeared in court Monday.
  Authorities say Leanne Bennett was an office manager at the Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque near I-25 and San Antonio.
  They say from 2012 to 2013, she used her position to take more than $30,000 from three elderly residents at the facility.
  Bennett pleaded not guilty Monday to 22 charges including exploitation of a resident’s property. She was released withou
  
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• State representative to file death penalty proposal once again

  08-01-2018 20:09 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Governor has a plan to fight crime in the state, and it starts with some new laws.
  She unveiled her legislative proposals Monday.
  Meanwhile, State Representative Monica Youngblood says she will file a death penalty proposal once again.
  It would allow for the death penalty for murders involving children, police or correction officers.
  The bill is expected to face opposition from Democrats who have raised concerns about executing the wrongly convicted. The
  
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• State rep to file death penalty proposal once again

  08-01-2018 20:09 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The governor has a plan to fight crime in the state, and it starts with some new laws.
  She unveiled her legislative proposals Monday.
  Meanwhile, State Rep. Monica Youngblood says she will file a death penalty proposal once again. It would allow for the death penalty for murders involving children, police or correction officers.
  The bill is expected to face opposition from Democrats who have raised concerns about executing the wrongly convicted. They also say
  
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• H&M apologizes after racism charges in monkey sweatshirt row

  08-01-2018 19:48 via krqe.com
  LONDON (AP) — Clothing giant H&M has apologized and removed an advertising image of a black model in a sweatshirt with the words “Coolest monkey in the jungle.”
  The brand removed the image, but kept in place other designs modeled by white children.
  U.K. Labour Party lawmaker Kate Osamor tweeted that she was “totally shocked, dismayed to say the very least” by the image and, addressing H&M, asked “do you think this imagery is an appropriate representati
  
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• Player believes NFL team cut him in 2016 due to national anthem gesture

  08-01-2018 18:47
  
  Former Carolina Panthers player Marcus Ball is questioning his 2016 cut from the team.
  
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• Who was Recy Taylor, the woman Oprah honored in her Golden Globes speech?

  08-01-2018 18:43
  
  Oprah believes we should all know her story.
  
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• Police: Missing sports journalist found under overpass

  08-01-2018 18:42
  
  Police in Texas have found a college football reporter who loved ones say went missing late Saturday after being followed by a suspicious man.
  
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• Car shaking on the highway? Get it washed

  08-01-2018 18:39
  
  An important reminder this time of year.
  
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• Princess Charlotte is beyond adorable on her first day of nursery school

  08-01-2018 18:34
  
  The Duchess herself snapped the pics 😍
  
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• Winfrey says ‘time is up’ for abusive men in Globes speech

  08-01-2018 18:29 via krqe.com
  Oprah Winfrey earned multiple standing ovations at Sunday’s Golden Globes as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award with a moving speech referencing civil rights and the #MeToo movement, declaring that the reign of abusive men was coming to an end: “Their time is up!”
  The OWN founder, former talk show host, actress, film and TV producer and humanitarian became the first black woman to be given the award, which was presented in Beverly Hills, California. She spok
  
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• You may notice something different about your Dunkin' Donuts

  08-01-2018 18:24
  
  There's big news about the iconic sweets.
  
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• 12 products to help your skin combat the winter weather

  08-01-2018 18:17
  
  Winter skin have you "itching" for relief? We've got you covered.
  
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• US hits record for costly weather disasters: $306 billion

  08-01-2018 17:47 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With three strong hurricanes, wildfires, hail, flooding, tornadoes and drought, the United States tallied a record high bill last year for weather disasters: $306 billion.
  The U.S. had 16 disasters last year with damage exceeding a billion dollars, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday. That ties 2011 for the number of billion-dollar disasters, but the total cost blew past the previous record of $215 billion in 2005.
  Costs are adjusted
  
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• Woman dies from flesh-eating bacteria after eating raw oysters

  08-01-2018 16:59
  
  A Texas woman died after consuming raw oysters and contracting a flesh-eating bacteria.
  
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• Homeowner association demands residents leave garage doors open

  08-01-2018 16:50
  
  People who live in the community face "an immediate hearing notice and subjected to a $200 fine" if they do not comply.
  
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• 19-year-old struck, killed when car slams into front of bar

  08-01-2018 16:35
  
  The girl was a was a sophomore in college, studying elementary education.
  
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• US to end special protections for Salvadoran immigrants

  08-01-2018 16:34 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is ending special protections for Salvadoran immigrants, forcing nearly 200,000 to leave the country or face deportation, officials said Monday.
  El Salvador is the fourth country whose citizens have lost Temporary Protected Status under President Donald Trump, and they have been, by far, the largest beneficiaries of the program, which provides humanitarian relief for foreigners whose countries are hit with natural disasters or other strife.
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• End of protection for Salvadorans fills families with dread

  08-01-2018 16:34 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to end special protections for nearly 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with anxiety dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and return to a violent homeland they have not known for years, even decades.
  Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen gave Salvadorans with temporary protected status until Sept. 9, 2019, to leave the United States or
  
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• Fatal crash closes lanes of I-25

  08-01-2018 16:18
  
  New Mexico State police are responding to a fatal crash Monday morning.
  
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• Red dress takes heat amid Golden Globes all-black dress code

  08-01-2018 16:10 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly every star attending the Golden Globes wore black as a statement against sexual misconduct in Hollywood — so one red dress didn’t blend in on the red carpet.
  Actress Blanca Blanco ditched the black dress code for a red cut-out dress, and was getting heat on social media. Others said shaming her for her color choice is part of the problem.
  Sunday night’s black-clad demonstration was promoted by the recently formed Time’s Up. It’s an in
  
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• Houston police: Missing journalist found, appears unharmed

  08-01-2018 16:08 via krqe.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston sports journalist who went missing at the weekend after expressing concerns that she was being followed by a suspicious man has been found and taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said Monday.
  Police said Monday that Courtney Roland, 29, was found in the area of the shopping mall where she was last seen a day earlier.
  Police tweeted that Roland appeared unharmed. No other details were released and authorities say more information will be provided later M
  
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• Foster parents explain rigorous application process

  08-01-2018 16:06
  
  Foster parents say it takes months just to apply to take in foster children
  
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• NMSP: Fatal crash on I-25 near Bernalillo

  08-01-2018 15:18 via krqe.com
  BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are handling a fatal crash on I-25 near Bernalillo.
  At this time one northbound lane is still closed. All southbound lanes are open according to a tweet from NMSP.
  This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.Only one lane northbound I25 closed at this time. Southbound I25 is fully open. @NMDOT
  — NMSP (@NMStatePolice) January 8, 2018
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• Fatal crash on I-25 near Bernalillo down to one lane in both directions

  08-01-2018 15:18 via krqe.com
  BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash on I-25 near Bernalillo.
  At this time one northbound lane and one southbound lane is open according to a tweet from NMSP.
  This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  View KRQE Traffic Map here. 
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• Monday is National Clean Off Your Desk Day

  08-01-2018 14:50 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Does your desk at work or home look like a mess? It’s time to clean it up.
  Monday is National Clean Off Your Desk Day.
  If your New Year’s goal is to be more tidy and organized, here’s your chance.
  Regular cleaning can reduce the spreading of germs in the office and at home.
  It can also help create a healthier workplace.
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• January 8th Morning Rush: APD investigates officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque

  08-01-2018 14:40 via krqe.com
  1. An Albuquerque Police Department officer is on standard leave after an officer-involved shooting turned deadly in Albuquerque over the weekend. Officers responded to reports of a burglary in progress at an apartment near Central and Wyoming just before midnight Saturday. APD says when officers arrived, a man armed with a weapon confronted them. That’s when at least one officer opened fire shooting and killing the man. The man’s identity has not been released.
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