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• National group demands Santa Fe remove Ten Commandments statue

  09-01-2018 23:57 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A national organization is taking aim at a Ten Commandments monument in New Mexico, this time in Santa Fe.
  It says the monolith a clear violation of the separation of church and state, but the city says it has had no complaints for the many years it’s been up.
  According to the national group, the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the 6-foot monument was erected by the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a PR stunt to help advertise the 1956 film epic “The Ten C
  
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• Maine researcher says whale may have saved her life

  09-01-2018 23:56
  
  A Maine researcher says a whale moved her in the water while another whale used its tail to bat at a shark that could have attacked her.
  
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• This year's flu season is especially awful—and it could be deadly

  09-01-2018 23:50
  
  Here's how to protect yourself.
  
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• Steve Bannon stepping down from Breitbart

  09-01-2018 23:49
  
  "I'm proud of what the Breitbart team has accomplished in so short a period of time in building out a world-class news platform," Bannon is quoted as saying in the article.
  
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• Puppy found after spending 12 days lost in bitter Vermont cold

  09-01-2018 23:34
  
  Luckily Thor was found before he became a pup-sicle. 🐶❄️
  
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• Upcoming digital experience aims to put tourists in George Washington’s shoes

  09-01-2018 23:18
  
  The interactive experience will give visitors insight into the challenges George Washington faced, namely leadership challenges on the battlefield and as president.
  
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• Celebs to jump on board 'Breaking Bad' tours

  09-01-2018 23:12
  
  Tours are 3.5 hours long and take fans through the sights and sounds of the very popular show.Passengers will see different locations used during filmings, such as Jesse’s house and Walter’s house.
  
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• Ford and Postmates to try out self-driving deliveries

  09-01-2018 23:04
  
  Tests are scheduled to begin by the end of March.
  
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• Trump orders more mental health care options for veterans

  09-01-2018 22:50 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is aiming to curb the number of veteran suicides by improving mental health treatment for the high-risk group.
  Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing the secretaries of defense, homeland security and veterans affairs to develop a plan to provide “seamless” access to mental health and suicide prevention resources for 12 months for members leaving the armed forces.
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• 'Racist, sexual' jerseys end Ohio basketball team's season early

  09-01-2018 22:01
  
  A boys basketball team near Cincinnati was banned from playing on school grounds and dismissed from the league for what was on players' jerseys.
  
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• Suspected drunk driver going wrong way down New Mexico interstate

  09-01-2018 21:59
  
  Dash cam video shows officer slamming truck into concrete barrier to get it to stop driving wrong way.
  
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• This teen's tattoo lets her listen to her late grandma's last voicemail recording

  09-01-2018 21:56
  
  Voicemails can get deleted, but tattoos are forever.
  
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• Trump dossier author had concerns about Russian blackmail

  09-01-2018 21:46
  
  A Senate Democrat has released a transcript involving the co-founder of a firm that hired former British spy to compile a dossier on President Donald Trump.
  
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• Woman charged in foster baby's death released from jail

  09-01-2018 21:45
  
  Crownover appeared in court Tuesday, but will be released on her own recognizance because of lack of criminal history.
  
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• Crash closes I-25 near Sunport

  09-01-2018 21:41
  
  All lanes closed on I-25 Northbound at Sunport due to a crash. Seek alternate route Expect heavy delays
  
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• Teacher questioning superintendent’s pay removed from board meeting in handcuffs

  09-01-2018 21:35 via krqe.com
  LAFAYETTE, LA (WCMH) — A teacher in Louisiana was escorted out of a school board meeting in handcuffs after questioning the superintendent’s pay.
  During the public portion comment of the Vermilion Parish School Board’s meeting, English teacher Deyshia Hargrave spoke up.
  “A superintendent or any person in leadership getting any type of raise: I feel like it’s a slap in the face for the teachers, the cafeteria workers or any other support staff we have,” Ha
  
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• SpaceX says rocket performance OK in secret satellite launch

  09-01-2018 21:25 via krqe.com
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX defended its rocket performance during the weekend launch of a secret U.S. satellite, responding Tuesday to media reports that the satellite codenamed Zuma was lost.
  Company President Gwynne Shotwell said the Falcon 9 rocket “did everything correctly” Sunday night and suggestions otherwise are “categorically false.”
  Northrop Grumman — which provided the satellite for an undisclosed U.S. government entity — said it canno
  
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• France investigates Apple for slowing down old iPhones

  09-01-2018 21:23 via krqe.com
  PARIS (AP) — French authorities have opened an investigation into Apple over revelations it secretly slowed down older versions of its handsets, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Tuesday.
  The preliminary probe was opened last week over alleged “deception and planned obsolescence” of some Apple products, the office said. It is led by the French body in charge of fraud control, which is part of the finance ministry.
  It follows a legal complaint filed in December by a Frenc
  
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• Intel CEO: Fixes on the way for serious chip security flaws

  09-01-2018 21:03 via krqe.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Intel has big plans to steer toward new business in self-driving cars, virtual reality and other cutting-edge technologies. But first it has to pull out of a skid caused by a serious security flaw in its processor chips, which undergird many of the world’s smartphones and personal computers.
  Intel CEO Brian Krzanich opened his keynote talk Monday night at the annual CES gadget show in Las Vegas by addressing the hard-to-fix flaws disclosed by security resea
  
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• Kentucky clerk who denied marriage licenses files for re-election

  09-01-2018 20:55 via krqe.com
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky clerk who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples has filed for re-election.
  Kim Davis filed for re-election last week, according to documents on the Secretary of State’s website. She had announced in November she planned to seek a second term.
  Davis caused an international uproar when she stopped issuing marriage licenses in 2015 after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down laws banning same-sex
  
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• Ex-Arizona sheriff, Trump ally Joe Arpaio running for Senate

  09-01-2018 20:50 via krqe.com
  PHOENIX (AP) — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was spared a possible jail sentence last year when his political ally President Donald Trump pardoned his criminal conviction for disobeying a judge’s order, announced Tuesday he plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Jeff Flake.
  The 85-year-old lawman tweeted he is seeking the post to support Trump’s policies.
  “President Trump needs my help in the Senate,” Arpaio added in an email to suppo
  
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• Oprah in 2020? Allies send mixed messages on her future

  09-01-2018 20:21 via krqe.com
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — As Democrats nationwide encourage Oprah Winfrey to seek the presidency in 2020, those closest to the media mogul are sending mixed messages about her political intentions.
  Her best friend, CBS News host Gayle King, said Tuesday that Winfrey is “intrigued” by the idea of a White House bid.
  “She loves this country and would like to be of service in some way, but I don’t think she’s actively considering it at this time,” King said, n
  
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• Santa Fe officials consider plan for public restroom near Plaza

  09-01-2018 20:17 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe officials are considering installing a public toilet in the downtown area.
  According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, the city’s Public Works Department formulated a preliminary plan.
  It calls for a single toilet to be placed in a curbside parking spot near the Santa Fe Plaza.
  The toilet would be inside a kiosk. A handwashing station would also be located on the outside.
  Officials estimate the project would cost $130,000.
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• Santa Fe Loo proposal makes a splash

  09-01-2018 20:17 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Relief could soon be on the way for tourists near the Plaza in “The City Different” as the Public Works Department introduces a preliminary plan to install a public restroom.
  “To fulfill a long-standing need we’ve had for public restroom facilities,” said Tourism Santa Fe Executive Director Randy Randall.
  Randall said the historic district has never had a public restroom, which was a surprise to visitors.
  “I was shocked,&rdqu
  
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• Santa Fe considers installing public restroom near Plaza

  09-01-2018 20:17 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe officials are considering installing a public toilet in the downtown area.
  According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, the city’s Public Works Department formulated a preliminary plan.
  It calls for a single toilet to be placed in a curbside parking spot near the Santa Fe Plaza.
  The toilet would be inside a kiosk. A handwashing station would also be located on the outside.
  Officials estimate the project would cost $130,000.
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• Trump weighs-in on Oprah's potential presidential run

  09-01-2018 20:09
  
  The president thinks a 2020 campaign against the media mogul would be fun, but it's unlikely to happen.
  
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• Trump suggests 2-phase immigration deal for 'Dreamers'

  09-01-2018 20:03
  
  The president held a lengthy meeting with a bipartisan group of legislators on immigration.
  
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• Senator releases transcript involving details about election campaign dossier

  09-01-2018 19:56
  
  A Senate Democrat has released a transcript involving the co-founder of a firm that hired former British spy to compile a dossier on President Donald Trump.
  
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• Judge to determine if foster mom charged in baby’s death will stay behind bars

  09-01-2018 19:46 via krqe.com
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The foster mom charged in the death of an 11-month-old child has a hearing to determine if she’ll stay behind bars Tuesday.
  The baby was found dead inside Stephanie Crownover’s Valencia County home last week.
  She had a serious respiratory infection and was dropped off at Crownover’s home for a few days while the regular foster parents went on vacation.
  Deputies claim Crownover’s home was filthy and that all of the kids in her care were negl
  
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• Foster mom charged in baby’s death released from jail

  09-01-2018 19:46 via krqe.com
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) –The foster mom charged in the death of a child will be released from jail.
  The 11-month-old girl died last week while in the 55-year-old Stephanie Crownover’s care.
  OMI says the girl may have died from pneumonia which may have been worsened by the dirty conditions inside the home.
  In court Tuesday, Magistrate Judge John Sanchez ruled Crownover will be released on her own recognizance.
  Judge Sanchez cited Crownover’s lack of criminal history. She will not be
  
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• 50 weird laws from around the world

  09-01-2018 19:44
  
  Bad news for Buddhist monks in China: You're not allowed to reincarnate without the government's express permission.
  
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• At least 5 dead after mudslides hit Southern California

  09-01-2018 19:24
  
  On Tuesday deadly mudslides and flooding hit Southern California, where rivers of mud and debris also destroyed multiple homes.
  
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• Husband and wife win $1M prizes in separate contests

  09-01-2018 19:14
  
  A Massachusetts man has won a $1 million jackpot in the state lottery just months after his wife won her own $1 million prize in a different contest.
  
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• Deadly mudslides hit Southern California

  09-01-2018 19:07
  
  Heavy rains triggered deadly mudslides Tuesday morning in Southern California.
  
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• Lanes reopened after crash on I-25 northbound near Sunport

  09-01-2018 18:23 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash on I-25 Northbound south of Sunport Boulevard caused major backups Tuesday.
  Albuquerque Police and the Albuquerque Fire Department responded to an accident around 10 a.m.
  Police say the accident involved a smart car.
  According to an AFD tweet, one person has been rushed to the hospital. At this time there is no word on the condition of the driver.
   
  AFD on scene I-25 northbound just south of Sunport with a two vehicle MVA. Highway down
  
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• CBS appoints John Dickerson as Rose’s replacement

  09-01-2018 18:06 via krqe.com
  PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — CBS News has selected “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson as Charlie Rose’s replacement on the “CBS This Morning” program, pairing him with current anchors Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell.
  Rose was fired in late November following allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS appointed Dickerson on the sixth anniversary of the morning show, which is in third place in the morning ratings but has made inroads with a newsy approach.
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• The richest man in the world is now the richest man in history

  09-01-2018 18:02
  
  Bill Gates, who's sitting on a mere $93.3 billion, is in second place to the CEO of a retail giant.
  
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• Controversial former sheriff Joe Arpaio running for Senate in Arizona

  09-01-2018 17:51
  
  The Republican was convicted of ignoring a federal court order in a racial-profiling case but was pardoned by President Trump.
  
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• Even Meryl Streep can't remember all her Oscar noms

  09-01-2018 17:38
  
  With 20 nods who can blame her?
  
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• A 'dead' man in Spain shocked doctors after waking up during his autopsy

  09-01-2018 17:23
  
  "They had already marked the body to open it with the scalpel," the man's relatives said.
  
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• Naked, poop-hurling airport rampage blamed on too much Viagra

  09-01-2018 16:51
  
  "This was the scariest and most disgusting thing I ever saw at an airport."
  
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• Autos overshadow the small gadgets at CES tech show in Vegas

  09-01-2018 16:40 via krqe.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — The smartphones and other small machines that used to dominate the annual CES gadget show have been overshadowed in recent years by bigger mobile devices: namely, automobiles.
  Auto companies typically save more practical announcements about new cars, trucks and SUVs for the upcoming Detroit auto show. But major automakers like Toyota, Kia, Hyundai and Ford have a noticeable presence at this week’s tech showcase in Las Vegas. CES is a chance for ca
  
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• Woman's kindness comes through for man living under bridge

  09-01-2018 15:52
  
  Edward Kingery is just barely surviving sub-zero weather and living under a bridge, but an act of kindness warms his heart.
  
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• Newly released footage shows violent attack at Chipotle

  09-01-2018 15:52
  
  Jarvis Canuto was arrested by Albuquerque Police Department officers after a standoff, in which he broke through multiple windows, and bled all over the restaurant.
  
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• 'Out of order' Louisiana teacher dragged from school board meeting in handcuffs

  09-01-2018 15:48
  
  The teacher was questioning the board about teacher pay during a public comment session.
  
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• Yoga instructors help people with traumatic brain injury

  09-01-2018 15:43
  
  Four instructors from the studio recently traveled to Phoenix to learn some of the techniques used to teach Love Your Brain classes.
  
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• The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers gears up to create packages for loved ones

  09-01-2018 15:35 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America is gearing up to create packages for loved ones serving in the military.
  The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is an official chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., a group formed during World War II.  The group is a non-partisan, non-political organization. They do not support any political candidate nor endorse any religious organization. Membership continues
  
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• Local science museum promotes upcoming day camps with a fun experiment

  09-01-2018 15:30 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Local science museum promotes one-day camps for kids with a fun experiment.
  The Nuclear Museum will host one-day camps on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 15, and Presidents Day, Feb. 19. Both will cover creating and building like the historic figures, Archimedes and Leonardo Da Vinci.
  The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will host a very special one-day “Science is Everywhere” Camp on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 15, 2018, from
  
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• Wild video shows how alligators survive in a frozen river

  09-01-2018 15:24
  
  A North Carolina park has posted video of alligators in a frozen river to help show people how the reptiles are surviving the winter storm that just came through the South.
  
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• Eye injuries from air guns rise sharply among kids

  09-01-2018 15:23
  
  Between 1990 and 2012, eye injuries tied to nonpowder guns -- such as BB, pellet and paintball guns - skyrocketed 168.8 percent, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics.
  
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