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• Clovis Police arrest 3 men accused of raping woman at party

  30-01-2018 23:53 via krqe.com
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Social media helped lead Clovis Police to three men accused of raping a woman during a house party.
  Police were called to Plains Regional Medical Center early Saturday morning to reports of a woman who said she had been held down by three men and assaulted.
  The victim told police she had recently met one of the suspects, 24-year-old Thomas Newton, but did not know the other two men.
  According to a criminal complaint, she did have Snapchat video of the offenders.
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• Officials investigating apparent flu-related death of boy

  30-01-2018 23:10 via krqe.com
  GRETNA, Va. (AP) — Officials at a southwest Virginia hospital are awaiting final results from a medical examiner and working closely with state public health officials following the apparent flu-related death of a 7-year-old boy.
  The Danville Register & Bee reports that the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says Kevin Baynes Jr. was pronounced dead at Centra Gretna Medical Center.
  A hospital spokeswoman says the boy’s death appears to involve an
  
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• Community raises money to send bus driver to Super Bowl

  30-01-2018 23:05 via krqe.com
  MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey community has raised enough money to send a beloved school bus driver and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to the Super Bowl.
  A group of parents and students surprised Gary Kelmer with the present when he pulled up to the last stop on his bus route on Monday in Mount Laurel.
  Parents Amy and Izaak Smith wanted to raise money as a way to thank “Mr. Gary” for his daily kindness. They raised more than $5,000 in just a few d
  
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• Brady doesn’t want radio host fired for comments on daughter

  30-01-2018 23:04 via krqe.com
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tom Brady is not looking to have the radio host who called his daughter “an annoying little pissant” to lose his job.
  The Patriots quarterback said early Monday he’s reconsidering whether to continue a long-running weekly radio appearance with the station. Hours later at the Super Bowl media night, he was asked about the incident in which WEEI host Alex Reimer made the remarks about Brady’s 5-year-old daughter after wa
  
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• Police pull over a car and oranges come tumbling out

  30-01-2018 23:01
  
  Police in Seville, Spain, came across the bizarre scene when they pulled over two cars after a short chase.
  
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• Gymnastics doctor to return to court for another sentence

  30-01-2018 23:00 via krqe.com
  LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Larry Nassar, the sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting more than 150 women and girls, will be confronted again this week by scores of victims as he faces another prison sentence for molesting gymnasts, this time at an elite Michigan club run by an Olympic coach.
  Judge Janice Cunningham has set aside three days for roughly 60 people who want to confront Nassar or have their statement read in court. The event could unfold much the same as a h
  
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• Top official resigns after false missile alert in Hawaii

  30-01-2018 22:35
  
  The false ballistic missile alert that caused a panic in Hawaii was sent intentionally, preliminary findings show.
  
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• Congressman: Police should arrest undocumented immigrants attending State of the Union

  30-01-2018 22:27 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (WCMH/AP) – A Congressman from Arizona is asking the U.S. Capitol Police to arrest any undocumented immigrants attending Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
  In a series of tweets Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Paul Gosar said he contacted Attorney General Jeff Sessions and U.S. Capitol Police and asked that they consider checking identification of everyone attending President Trump’s speech. He called for the arrest of ‘any illegal aliens in attendance.’
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• This state is encouraging people to stand during national anthem before Super Bowl

  30-01-2018 22:18
  
  South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has designated Sunday, Feb. 4, as “Stand for the Flag Super Bowl Sunday.”
  
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• 19 ways to treat yourself on Valentine's Day if you're single

  30-01-2018 22:05
  
  Who says you have to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day?
  
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• Patriots’ defensive tackle Alan Branch plays reporter

  30-01-2018 21:05 via krqe.com
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (Nexstar) – Monday’s Super Bowl 52 Opening Night was a chance for media to get interviews with any player on either the New England Patriots or the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a chance for the players to have some fun, and for media to get some entertaining answers.
  While the Nexstar Super Big Game team was about to wrap up the session with New England, Patriots’ defensive tackle Alan Branch had other ideas. He decided to be the one to ask the questions for
  
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• Meet the man who will hand out the Vince Lombardi Trophy

  30-01-2018 20:59 via krqe.com
  MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Nexstar) – Three times in his career, he’s climbed a platform on the field at the Super Bowl to hand out the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Dan Patrick will serve in that role again Sunday for Super Bowl LII, with a front row seat to history.
  Patrick is working his fourth Super Bowl for NBC, also serving as the host for the massive five-hour pregame show. He says he tries to simplify the task and “make it smaller” than it really is.
  But not everything goes per
  
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• Suspect bites police dog, officials say

  30-01-2018 20:49
  
  A police dog was allegedly bitten in the head while police were trying to make an arrest in New Hampshire, officials said.
  
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• 'Little People, Big World' star Jacob Roloff just announced he’s engaged

  30-01-2018 20:49
  
  The photos are stunning.
  
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• Mark Ruffalo leads counter-event to Trump State of the Union

  30-01-2018 20:35 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrities and activists have taken part in an evening of speeches and music in Manhattan billed as “The People’s State of the Union.”
  Monday’s event was planned in response to President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday.
  It was held at The Town Hall, a historic venue founded as a meeting spot for suffragists more than 90 years ago.
  Speakers included Mark Ruffalo, Kathy Najimy, John Leguizamo and Democratic New York Ci
  
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• Florida man accused of beating armless, legless girlfriend

  30-01-2018 20:35
  
  He said if he beat her and confessed to it, he would no longer have to take care of her.
  
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• New Mexico games aimed at raising breast cancer awareness

  30-01-2018 20:34 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The University of New Mexico’s basketball teams will be using a couple of games in February to raise awareness about breast cancer.
  The “Lobos Love Pink” women’s game will be Feb. 10 against Air Force. The men will face Utah State on Feb. 14.
  Ursa Brown-Glaberman is a breast cancer specialist and co-leads the breast team at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. She says awareness is important and the key to fighting the d
  
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• Possible conflict of interest in Davon Lymon case

  30-01-2018 20:27 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- The state is arguing there’s a conflict of interest in the case of the accused cop killer Davon Lymon.
  The state plans on using testimony from Savannah Garcia, a 19-year-old who they say was on the back of Lymon’s motorcycle that night.
  Lymon’s attorneys, however, claim that another woman named Tiana Lozoya was actually on the back of that motorcycle.
  Those same attorneys once represented Garcia.
  The state is now asking the public defender to be r
  
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• Sheriff: Teen suffered at the 'hands of a monster'

  30-01-2018 20:14
  
  Authorities say a 13-year-old boy whose body was found buried in a remote area of northern New Mexico had endured years of abuse that included being locked for hours at a time inside a dog kennel.
  
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• Power agency interested in SunZia transmission project

  30-01-2018 20:11 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A federal entity that markets and transmits electricity across the West is expressing interest in a proposed transmission line that would link Arizona and New Mexico and serve as a path to get renewable energy to large markets in the region.
  Developers of the SunZia transmission project say they and the Western Area Power Administration have reached an agreement that includes terms and options for the agency’s potential participation in the project.
  SunZia de
  
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• Former 'Glee' star Mark Salling dead of apparent suicide

  30-01-2018 20:08
  
  Salling was awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to charges of possession of child pornography in October.
  
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• Former ‘Glee’ actor Mark Salling dead at 35

  30-01-2018 19:51 via krqe.com
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, one of the stars of the Fox musical comedy “Glee,” has died at age 35.
  Salling’s lawyer, Michael J. Proctor, tells The Associated Press the actor died Tuesday. His death comes weeks before the actor was scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on child pornography charges.
  Proctor did not reveal the cause of death.
  Salling pleaded guilty in December to possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say a search of 
  
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• Human error, inadequate safeguards blamed in missile alert

  30-01-2018 18:50 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission says human error and inadequate safeguards are to blame for a missile alert that was sent mistakenly in Hawaii.
  The FCC said Tuesday that the individual who sent the false alert refused to talk to the agency, but provided a written statement. The FCC says Hawaii has been testing alert capabilities, and he mistook a drill for a real warning about a missile threat. He responded by sending the alert. There was no sign-off from a supervisor
  
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• January's biggest recalls

  30-01-2018 18:40
  
  Do you still have any of these products?
  
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• What Olympic athletes are eating to prep for the winter games

  30-01-2018 18:34
  
  Team USA is hungry for more than just gold.
  
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• Texas governor orders criminal probe into Nassar allegations at gymnastics ranch

  30-01-2018 18:29
  
  There will be an investigation into claims that former doctor Larry Nassar abused some of his victims at a Texas ranch that was the training ground for U.S. women's gymnastics.
  
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• New Mexico native to become FBI Deputy Director

  30-01-2018 18:19 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a target of frequent and aggressive criticism by President Donald Trump, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday ahead of his planned retirement this spring.
  The FBI’s No. 3 official, David Bowdich, has been named acting deputy director.
  A 22-year veteran of the FBI, McCabe has been publicly and repeatedly lambasted over the past year by Trump, who has accused him of bias because of his wife’s political conne
  
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• The 10 best Super Bowl halftime shows of all time

  30-01-2018 18:13 via krqe.com
  (WCMH) — It’s every musician’s dream: Performing front and center at the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s 12 minutes on the world’s biggest stage at the world’s biggest game.
  Before Justin Timberlake takes the stage on Super Bowl Sunday, here’s a look back at 10 of the best halftime performances of all time:
  10. Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake (2004) You can’t talk about Super Bowl halftime shows without talking about the one that made the p
  
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• FCC: Employee who sent false missile alert in Hawaii thought it was a real attack

  30-01-2018 17:59
  
  The false ballistic missile alert that caused a panic in Hawaii was sent intentionally, preliminary findings show.
  
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• We eat how much? Super Bowl food by the numbers

  30-01-2018 17:58 via krqe.com
  (WCMH) – Super Bowl Sunday is widely regarded as a big day for food, but just how much do Americans eat?
  The National Chicken Council recently released its annual Chicken Wing Report, which projects the number of wings that will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday.
  The NCC projects fans will eat 1.35 billion wings over the course of the weekend. That’s a 1.5% increase over last year.
  There will be no wing shortage,” said National Chicken Council spokesperson Tom Super. “Whether
  
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• Biggest US drugmaker puts up huge 4Q profit thanks to tax overhaul

  30-01-2018 17:46
  
  Pfizer is also paying a hefty $15 billion bill to the Treasury over eight years, covering taxes on profits held overseas that it plans to bring back to the U.S.
  
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• Lawmakers sending their own messages during Trump’s speech

  30-01-2018 16:46 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump won’t be the only one trying to send a message when he delivers his first State of the Union address.
  A look at some of the ways lawmakers are using the speech to make a point:
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  Many female Democratic lawmakers plan to follow the lead of celebrities at this year’s Golden Globe Awards by wearing black to the State of the Union.
  Allegations of sexual harassment have had a big impact on Capitol Hill in recent months, forcing resig
  
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• Body found burned near Rio Rancho was a woman, officials confirm

  30-01-2018 16:35
  
  The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office is working to identify the body
  
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• Celebrate the big game with touchdown punch

  30-01-2018 16:29
  
  An instant Super Bowl classic.
  
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• Thousands of children take Polar Plunge for a good cause

  30-01-2018 16:28
  
  The students surpassed their goal to raise more than $300,000 dollars for Special Olympics Maryland.
  
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• Everything you need to know about 'Black Panther'

  30-01-2018 16:23
  
  Do you have your tickets yet?
  
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• Super Bowl 52 Media Night

  30-01-2018 16:16 via krqe.com
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (Nexstar) – Monday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, they held the annual Super Bowl Media Night. Both the Patriots and Eagles showed up and didn’t hold much back.The players showcased some talents, big personalities, and plenty of confidence on both sides.
  Media day for Super Bowl 52 did not disappoint. It’s an atmosphere where players can let loose. There was a shark, games, and even Jalen Mills sporting green hair.
  “You can’t
  
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• Mother of 4 dies just days after coming down with flu

  30-01-2018 16:16
  
  The woman's doctor offered to treat her with Tamiflu, but she declined because she thought the potential side effects sounded worse than dealing with the flu.
  
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• Local kids aging out of foster care need positive role models

  30-01-2018 16:00 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local youths who are aging out of foster care and the juvenile justice system can learn to succeed with the positive guidance of adult mentors, and the search is on for volunteers.Volunteer with NMCAN and make a difference in the lives of young people (ages 14-25) who are aging out of the foster care and/or juvenile justice systems. Opportunities range from building long-term mentoring relationships to coaching young people to achieve personal goals to helping out
  
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• Local craft brewers join forces to support veterans and their rescued service dogs

  30-01-2018 16:00 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Local craft brewers join forces to host a fundraising event for Paws and Stripes, the group supporting veterans and their rescued service dogs.Paws and Stripes is a local non-profit which provides service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The valuable resource is provided freely, at no cost to the veteran.  The number of military veterans returning from combat with PTSD and TBI is staggering, but servic
  
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• Volkswagen suspends executive over monkey trials

  30-01-2018 15:51 via krqe.com
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Volkswagen has suspended its head of external relations and sustainability in response to the controversy over experiments in which monkeys were exposed to diesel exhaust.
  The company said in a statement Tuesday that Thomas Steg was stepping away from his duties at his own request. Steg had said in an interview published in the Bild newspaper that he had known about the experiment but did not inform the company’s then-CEO, Martin Winterkorn.
  The st
  
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• Amazon wades into health care, with JPMorgan and Berkshire

  30-01-2018 15:48 via krqe.com
  (AP)- Amazon is diving into health care, teaming up with Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase, to create a company that helps their U.S. employees find quality care “at a reasonable cost.”
  The leaders of each company, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Buffett, and JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, offered few details Tuesday and said that the project is in the early planning stage.
  “The ballooning costs of (health care) act as a hungry tapewo
  
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• Catalan parliament postpones re-election of fugitive leader

  30-01-2018 15:47 via krqe.com
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Catalonia’s parliament speaker on Tuesday postponed a session intended to re-elect the region’s fugitive ex-president, saying the planned meeting would not take place until there were guarantees Spanish authorities “won’t interfere.”
  The decision comes after Spain’s top court ruled Saturday that Carles Puigdemont, who has fled to Belgium and faces arrest if he returns, could only be re-elected if physically present in the parliame
  
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• Swedes charge Uzbek man with terrorism in truck attack

  30-01-2018 15:45 via krqe.com
  STOCKHOLM (AP) — An Uzbek man who rammed a stolen truck into a crowd in downtown Stockholm in April, killing five and injuring 14, was charged Tuesday with terrorism, attempts to carry out a terror act and endangering others.
  Rakhmat Akilov is the only suspect and has already confessed. He was arrested hours after he drove a stolen beer truck into a crowd of shoppers on a busy pedestrian shopping street and crashed it into an upscale department store in Stockholm’s city center on Apr
  
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• Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire creating new health care company

  30-01-2018 14:39
  
  The venture hopes to create a company "free from profit-making incentives and constraints."
  
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• January 30th Morning Rush: Three charged in Santa Fe County teen’s death

  30-01-2018 14:32 via krqe.com
  1. The Santa Fe County District Attorney says he plans to release more information about the mysterious death of a teen boy who had been missing for months. Detectives say they learned of 13-year-old Jeremiah Valencia’s death after his mother Tracy Pena told another jail inmate about it last week. Pena says the boy died in November and blamed her abusive boyfriend, Thomas Ferguson, who says he took the body and buried it along a state highway. Deputies say Ferguson’s 19-year-old son,
  
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• Proposed bill would toss Calif. servers in jail for providing plastic straws unless asked

  30-01-2018 14:23
  
  Critics are blasting the bill that a California state lawmaker says is aimed at reducing environmental waste.
  
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• Officer who adopted addicted baby to attend State of the Union

  30-01-2018 14:10
  
  "In a million years, I would have never expected to be part of this," Ryan Holets told KOB in a phone interview Monday afternoon. "So it's just really amazing.
  
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• While cross country skiers wait for snow, unlikely group is getting trails ready

  30-01-2018 13:55 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Many are still hoping for more snow to cover the New Mexico mountains. However, some groups aren’t waiting around. Instead, they’re out getting the trails ready for cross-country skiers and you might be surprised who is doing the work.
  On any given day, you may see 80-year-old Sam Beard in the Sandia Mountain with a chainsaw in hand.
  If you’re a fan of cross-country skiing, you can thank him.
  He’s largely responsible for establishing the ski trai
  
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• Tickets to Trump speech promise strong State of the ‘Uniom’

  30-01-2018 13:38 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Tickets inviting guests to President Donald Trump’s first official State of the Union address Tuesday had to be reissued after a misprint.
  The tickets read, “Address to the Congress on the State of the Uniom.”
  Lawmakers had fun with the glitch: “Looking forward to tomorrow’s State of the Uniom,” Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida tweeted with a picture of the invite.
  Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona used the glitch to jab at the secretary of educ
  
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