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• Family of woman killed by Albuquerque police settles lawsuit

  17-01-2018 23:49
  
  Authorities say Hawkes was suspected of stealing a truck in April 2014 and was fatally shot by former police officer Jeremy Dear during a foot chase.
  
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• Soil dumped at Belen lot contaminated above acceptable levels

  17-01-2018 23:43 via krqe.com
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – A Belen resident was right. The dumping going on near his home was not legal.
  Larry Fuller says the smell of sewage and petroleum is emitting from the dirt being dumped on Belen’s west mesa and is intolerable.
  It’s coming from a lot at Reinkein and Main Street where a new Domino’s is being built. There used to be an auto dealership there.
  County officials say preliminary tests show the dirt is contaminated above acceptable levels. Contractors have bee
  
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• Military school cadets run charity drive to help homeless

  17-01-2018 23:42
  
  "It makes me proud to be a cadet, serving people in Savannah [...] and helping for a greater cause."
  
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• Here's why Google's face match feature doesn't work in Illinois and Texas

  17-01-2018 23:42
  
  The Google Arts & Culture app, which matches your face to a historical painting, has gone viral
  
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• Woman says ornament is really misplaced urn

  17-01-2018 23:24
  
  A Massachusetts woman believes a glass heart ornament contains someone’s ashes.
  
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• Humans will review video from most popular YouTube creators

  17-01-2018 23:23 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Google says humans will now review video from its most popular YouTube creators after recent complaints.
  The videos being targeted are ones Google packages to advertisers as “preferred” content. While Google has had human reviewers before, it relies heavily on software to flag potential problems. YouTube was criticized for moving too slowly after one of its stars, Logan Paul, posted video of what appears to be a suicide victim.
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• Snow, ice and record cold grip the South; at least 8 dead

  17-01-2018 23:09 via krqe.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — A layer of snow and ice and a record-breaking blast of cold closed runways, highways, schools and government offices across the South and sent cars sliding off roads Wednesday in a swath of the country ill-equipped to deal with wintry weather. At least eight people died, including a baby in a car that plunged off an icy overpass into a Louisiana canal.
  Icicles hung from a statue of jazz musicians in normally balmy New Orleans, and drivers unaccustomed to ice spun their wheel
  
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• At least 10 deaths from snow, ice and record cold in South

  17-01-2018 23:09 via krqe.com
  ATLANTA (AP) — Snow, ice and a record-breaking blast of cold closed runways, highways, schools and government offices across the South and sent cars sliding off roads Wednesday in a corner of the country ill-equipped to deal with wintry weather. At least 10 people died, including a baby in a car that plunged off a slippery overpass into a Louisiana canal.
  Icicles hung from a statue of jazz musicians in normally balmy New Orleans, and drivers unaccustomed to ice spun their wheels across Atl
  
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• These teams have never won the Super Bowl

  17-01-2018 22:56
  
  The New England Patriots have won five Super Bowls, but the Jaguars, Vikings and Eagles have yet to take home a Lombardi trophy.
  
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• The best equipment for at home workouts

  17-01-2018 22:45
  
  Is all the terrible weather getting in the way of your New Years Resolutions?
  
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• Family of Mary Hawkes settles lawsuit with city, former officer

  17-01-2018 22:35 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has settled a lawsuit against the Albuquerque Police Department over the Mary Hawkes shooting. The 19-year-old suspected truck thief was killed by officer Jeremy Dear, who was then fired for repeatedly failing to turn on his camera.
  Jeremy Dear insisted the teen pointed a gun at him following a chase in 2014. A lawsuit disputes that, and without any video the city can’t prove he’s telling the truth.
  Wednesday, the city confirmed it has reache
  
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• Former Sen. Bob Dole honored with Congressional Gold Medal

  17-01-2018 22:23
  
  Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole said he was "extremely honored" to receive the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday.
  
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• Snow diving and snow dogs: Enjoying another blast of winter in the South

  17-01-2018 22:08
  
  There's more snow in areas of the country unaccustomed to harsh winters, but residents are making do.
  
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• Second case of measles, unrelated to first, confirmed in person who was at Chicago airport

  17-01-2018 21:58
  
  Illinois public health officials are confirming a second case of measles in a person who was at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
  
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• Woman grateful for hotel housekeeper who tucked in sentimental SpongeBob doll

  17-01-2018 21:45
  
  A Colorado woman has a message for an Oklahoma hotel employee who helped brighten her day.
  
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• Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashes on snowy North Carolina road, gives advice to drivers

  17-01-2018 21:25
  
  Auto racing champ Dale Earnhardt Jr. gave some advice to fellow drivers Wednesday after crashing his vehicle on a snowy North Carolina road.
  
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• Kids taking blizzards by storm

  17-01-2018 21:19
  
  Adults may not be happy about snow storms across the U.S., but kids are thrilled!
  
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• Schools, groups plan for ways to help young immigrants

  17-01-2018 20:45 via krqe.com
  SEATTLE (AP) — Amid uncertainty over protections for young immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, a scholarship group that recently collected its biggest donation yet from Amazon chief Jeff Bezos said it is exploring ways to help students if they are deported.
  The Dream.US foundation, which received $33 million from Bezos on Friday, said it hopes it will be possible for scholarships to follow recipients to schools outside the United States.
  It is among the advocacy groups, universities a
  
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• Most people prefer spending time with their furry friends over humans

  17-01-2018 20:36
  
  A study of 2,000 dog owners found that many would rather hang with their furry pals than their human friends.
  
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• Apple to build 2nd campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge

  17-01-2018 20:29 via krqe.com
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is planning to build another corporate campus and hire 20,000 workers during the next five years as part of a $350 billion commitment to the U.S. that will be partially financed by an upcoming windfall from the country’s new tax law.
  The pledge announced Wednesday comes less than a month after Congress approved a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code championed by President Donald Trump that will increase corporate profits.
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• La Montanita recognized as best grocery store in New Mexico

  17-01-2018 20:26 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One New Mexico food market is getting recognition as the best grocery store in the state.
  The Daily Meal produced a winner for each of the 50 states.
  La Montanita Co-op came out on top here in New Mexico.
  According to The Daily Meal, the market is a nice organic store with plenty of handicap and bike parking.
  To view the full list of “Best Grocery Store in Every State,” click here. 
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• Little girl receives so many get-well cards that they take over her parents’ garage.

  17-01-2018 20:18
  
  100,000 letters later, Ruby is home!
  
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• Apple to build another campus, hire 20,000 in $350B pledge

  17-01-2018 20:15
  
  The Cupertino, California, company says it will announce the location of a second campus devoted to customer support later this year.
  
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• FBI search for man who robbed bank in Belen

  17-01-2018 20:11 via krqe.com
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI is asking for help find a bank robber who struck in Belen.
  Officials say a man with a black bandana and hoodie robbed the US Bank on Reinken Avenue Tuesday morning.
  He threatened the teller and left with an undisclosed amount of money.
  If you know anything, you are asked to call the FBI.
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• Red Cross helps 65 senior citizens displaced after apartment fire in Albuquerque

  17-01-2018 20:05 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sixty-five senior citizens were evacuated after an apartment fire in northeast Albuquerque Tuesday night.
  The Albuquerque Fire Department says it started in a third-floor apartment at the Solar-Villa retirement complex, near Pennsylvania and Lomas, when someone living there left a cigarette burning.
  Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading, but water damage displaced everyone in the building.
  One person is being treated for smoke inhalation.
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• Electric bicycles emerge as a hot trend in US

  17-01-2018 20:00
  
  A growing number of U.S. riders are gravitating to electric bikes for convenience, health benefits and fun.
  
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• Seattle-area hospital locked down after umbrella is mistaken for a rifle

  17-01-2018 19:29
  
  Patients and staff at a Washington State hospital had a scare Wednesday morning when a report of an armed person sent the facility into lockdown.
  
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• 'I don't believe in quitting': Amputee trains for 5K to benefit breast cancer

  17-01-2018 19:17
  
  "I lost my leg, but not my will to win. So, I'm just going to to ahead and do it."
  
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• Endangered Mexican gray wolf found dead in Arizona

  17-01-2018 19:04 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Federal authorities are investigating the death of a Mexican gray wolf as wildlife managers prepare for an annual survey of the endangered species along the Arizona-New Mexico border.
  Officials with the wolf recovery effort announced Tuesday that a female wolf was found dead in December in Arizona. They declined to release more information, saying the case is still under investigation.
  For 2017, there were a total of 12 documented wolf deaths and one removal of a w
  
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• Suicide attack at market in Nigeria’s Maiduguri kills 12

  17-01-2018 19:02 via krqe.com
  MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Residents and an emergency official say a double suicide bombing at a market in Nigeria’s northern city of Maiduguri has killed at least 12 people and wounded 48 others.
  Ibrahim Usman, a trader in Muna Garage market, says the attack happened Wednesday afternoon. He says the first bomber attacked inside the market while the other remained outside, killing only himself.
  The head of rescue operations for the State Emergency Management Agency
  
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• The escapee and his sweater; Cuffed, shackled inmate given sweater by ‘nice lady’

  17-01-2018 19:01
  
  After he escaped an Ohio courthouse, an inmate found himself pretty chilly, until a 'nice lady' gave him a sweater
  
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• Meet the incredible U.S. Winter Olympic figure skating team

  17-01-2018 19:01
  
  These athletes are going to be unstoppable.
  
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• Bob Dole receives Congressional Gold Medal, Trump to speak

  17-01-2018 18:45 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole knew the art of the deal before President Donald Trump published the 1987 book.
  The two shared a stage under the Capitol dome Wednesday as Dole, 94, accepted Congress’ highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for his World War II service and decades of work in the House and Senate. Trump, meanwhile, was mired in a pitched budget battle that threatened to end in a government shutdown at week’s end.
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• Bob Dole gets Congressional Gold Medal

  17-01-2018 18:45 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole knew the art of the deal before President Donald Trump published the 1987 book of the same name.
  The two shared a stage under the Capitol dome Wednesday as Dole, 94, accepted Congress’ highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for his World War II service and decades of work in the House and Senate. Trump, meanwhile, was mired in a pitched budget battle that threatened to end in a government shutdown at week’s
  
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• David Harbour's latest Twitter challenge is strangely sweet

  17-01-2018 18:42
  
  "Stranger Things" star David Harbour responded to a fan's tweeted request that he officiate her wedding with a challenge.
  
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• Speaker Ryan hopes 'cool heads' prevail as government shutdown looms

  17-01-2018 18:39
  
  House Speaker Paul Ryan tried pressuring Democrats to back legislation preventing a weekend federal shutdown.
  
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• Trader Joe's reveals which items customers love the most

  17-01-2018 18:33
  
  Let's face it: Trader Joe's just isn't like other grocery stores.
  
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• Longtime Patriots fan gets huge surprise after her wheelchair disappears

  17-01-2018 18:05
  
  "I never thought this would happen to me."
  
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• Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova just shared the first photos of their twins

  17-01-2018 18:02
  
  "Enrique is extraordinarily happy in these moments."
  
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• Traveler says he couldn’t board flight after he ‘put all his clothes on’

  17-01-2018 17:40
  
  A man said on Twitter last week that he had no baggage and put “all his clothes on” but wasn’t allowed on a flight.
  
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• Holding out hope; father finds long-lost daughter after 40 years

  17-01-2018 17:37
  
  After his daughter was given up for adoption, one man would stop at nothing to find her again.
  
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• Science panel backs lower drunken driving threshold

  17-01-2018 17:35
  
  The panel also recommended that states significantly increase alcohol taxes and make alcohol less conveniently available.
  
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• 'Sister, Sister' star Jackée Harry confirms the show is getting a reboot

  17-01-2018 17:20
  
  "Yeah, it's happening!"
  
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• A full list of actors who've apologized for working with Woody Allen

  17-01-2018 16:55
  
  There's a lot of regret over working with the director.
  
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• Ann Curry 'not surprised' by Matt Lauer allegations

  17-01-2018 16:53
  
  On the recent reckoning over sexual harassment and abuse, the former co-host of "Today" said "we clearly are waking up to a reality and injustice that has been occurring for some time."
  
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• Matt Damon apologizes for his comments on sexual harassment

  17-01-2018 16:47
  
  "I really wish I'd listened a lot more before I weighed in on this."
  
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• Bannon strikes deal with special counsel to avoid grand jury in Russia probe

  17-01-2018 16:42
  
  The former White House chief strategist will be interviewed by prosecutors.
  
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• AP Sources: WH directed Bannon silence in House interview

  17-01-2018 16:39 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon’s attorney relayed questions, in real time, to the White House during a House Intelligence Committee interview of the former Trump chief strategist, people familiar with the closed-door session told The Associated Press.
  As lawmakers probed Bannon’s time working for President Donald Trump, Bannon’s attorney Bill Burck was asking the White House counsel’s office by phone during the Tuesday session whether his client could answer the que
  
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• Puerto Rican children rejoice when power comes back 3 months after Maria

  17-01-2018 16:38
  
  Puerto Rican children rejoiced this week when they finally got power back more than three months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
  
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• Sen. Jeff Flake compares Trump to Stalin in speech on media attacks

  17-01-2018 16:34
  
  The Arizona senator compared the president's media criticisms to the actions of former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
  
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