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• Trump explains refusal to declassify Dems' memo

  10-02-2018 23:37
  
  The White House notified the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the president was "unable" to declassify the Democratic memo because of national security concerns.
  
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• 'They were true American heroes'

  10-02-2018 23:30
  
  The police chief of two officers killed in a Columbus, Ohio suburb described them as true American heroes.
  
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• Former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sent to Arizona prison

  10-02-2018 22:56
  
  Nassar faces two long prison sentences in Michigan for molestation. But first he must serve 60 years in federal prison for child pornography crimes.
  
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• Trooper meets man recreating cross-country run from 'Forrest Gump'

  10-02-2018 22:35
  
  An Oklahoma trooper will never forget a man he met wearing a Bubba Gump Shrimp.
  
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• This Indian athlete maxed out his credit cards trying to get to the Olympics

  10-02-2018 21:53
  
  He said it cost him roughly $100,000 per year to train for the Olympics.
  
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• Dinosaur-killing space rock may have triggered sea volcanoes

  10-02-2018 21:50 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The giant space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs may have set off a chain of cataclysmic volcanic eruptions on land and undersea, claims a new study that is already dividing scientists.
  About 66 million years ago a 6-mile wide asteroid smacked into Earth, creating the Chicxulub crater in the Yucatan and sparking deadly chaos. Superhot particles rained from the air causing fires across the globe and sending temperatures higher. Then it got worse. Clouds of particles refle
  
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• Two police officers fatally shot in Ohio

  10-02-2018 21:30
  
  The officers were responding to the address after a caller dialed 911 and hung up.
  
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• Tooper meets man recreating cross-country run from 'Forrest Gump'

  10-02-2018 21:28
  
  An Oklahoma trooper will never forget a man he met wearing a Bubba Gump Shrimp.
  
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• Border agents to search for banned Valentine’s Day flowers

  10-02-2018 21:28 via krqe.com
  SANTA TERESA, N.M. (AP) – Federal customs agents say they will step up searches for banned flowers meant for Valentine’s Day being smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico.
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection said this week that agriculture specialists will be stationed at El Paso ports of entry to inspect flowers and plants being brought over the border.
  Live plants, seeds and bulbs are also not allowed entry into the United States without special permits and phytosanitary certificates.
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• Korean barbecue: More than a meal, it’s a shared experience

  10-02-2018 21:08 via krqe.com
  PYEONGCHANG (WCMH) — You’ve more than likely heard of Korean barbecue, but until you’ve tried it, you really don’t know what you’re missing.
  Korean barbecue is a popular cuisine made from pork belly using a special barbecue tool.
  “Koreans like pork belly,” said Daju Choi, a South Korean native. “We cut them in pieces and we have a special barbecue tool. It’s easy to eat and it’s easy to prepare.”
  The meal is often served with kimc
  
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• Jason Garrett's father Jim, a long time Cowboys scout, dies

  10-02-2018 21:08 via krqe.com
  Jim Garrett, who spent the majority of his very successful NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys scouting department, passed away earlier Friday night at the age of 87. His wife, Jane, and his eight children were by his side when he passed.
  Garrett was a part of four Dallas Super Bowl teams, including three Super Bowl championships (1992, 1993 and 1995). As a college scout for the club, he wrote the original scouting report on Troy Aikman, who Dallas selected with the first overall pick in the 1989
  
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• Watch Erin Hamlin’s first-ever attempt at luge in Syracuse

  10-02-2018 21:07 via krqe.com
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) – Remsen native Erin Hamlin is now a star on the international stage after she led Team USA in the Olympics’ opening ceremony, but her four-time Olympic career has humble beginnings.
  Hamlin’s first-ever attempt at the sport happened by chance at Schiller Park in Syracuse. The USA Luge organization hosted an event to introduce young people to the sport.NewsChannel 9’s cameras were there in August 1999 when a 12-year-old Hamlin and her brother, joined
  
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• Team USA’s gloves made in Gloversville already sold out online

  10-02-2018 21:07 via krqe.com
  GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (WTEN) – The leather on the hands of Team USA during the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics were made in a town called Gloversville.
  The US Athletes wore red, white, blue and bison leather gloves created by Peter Kiernan in Gloversville, New York.
  “Almost one year ago today they approached us with this project and they weren’t really that specific about what it was,” said Kiernan.
  Kiernan has been making gloves for Ralph Lauren for about a dec
  
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• Here’s how much it costs to dress like Team USA

  10-02-2018 21:06 via krqe.com
  PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA (WCMH) — If you want to dress like an Olympic athlete, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny.
  With frigid temperatures in PyeongChang, American athletes kept warm with stylish winter gear from Ralph Lauren, an official outfitter of Team USA. Proceeds from the Team USA collection help support the athletes while they are in South Korea. Here’s a look at some of our favorite pieces.
  INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 06: David Wise attends Team USA Proc
  
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• Equifax hack put more info at risk than consumers knew

  10-02-2018 20:27 via krqe.com
  The Equifax data breach exposed more of consumers’ personal information than the company first disclosed last year, according to documents given to lawmakers.
  The credit reporting company announced in September that the personal information of 145.5 million consumers had been compromised in a data breach. It originally said that the information accessed included names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and — in some cases — driver’s license numbers and credi
  
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• Knock knock…Who’s there? Taco Bell and the Colonel

  10-02-2018 20:08 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — As the big fast food restaurants increasingly see vast potential in pushing convenience beyond the drive-thru, Taco Bell and KFC are expanding delivery nationwide in partnership with Grubhub.
  Yum Brands, which owns both restaurants, said Thursday that Grubhub will provide the delivery people and the technology to take online orders and make deliveries across the United States.
  People will be able to order through the KFC, Taco Bell or Grubhub apps and websites.
  Yum Brands i
  
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• Curling siblings in the spotlight at the Olympics

  10-02-2018 20:06
  
  A brother-sister duo from Wisconsin might just be the hardest workers in PyeongChang.
  
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• False alarms highlight weaknesses in national alert system

  10-02-2018 20:05
  
  A bogus nuclear ballistic missile alert and a mistaken tsunami threat show there are trouble spots in how Americans are warned in the event of disaster.
  
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• Do’s and don’ts when using shopping apps

  10-02-2018 19:39 via krqe.com
  Retailers such as Target and Amazon are embracing mobile applications to help consumers save money and time with features like digital wallets and augmented reality. When used strategically, apps can streamline in-store trips and online purchases, but shoppers could also find that convenience comes with a risk: impulsive decisions and overspending.
  “Now shopping can be anytime, anywhere, multiple times a day, which is great for customers who value convenience,” said Casey Taylor, a p
  
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• Downtown park to close for maintenance

  10-02-2018 19:30
  
  The closure will run through April 6. The Downtown Growers Market will return on April 14.
  
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• Second person of interest named in death investigation

  10-02-2018 19:25
  
  Deputies say Jeffrey Brasher was one of the last people to see Roman Trujillo alive. Trujillo's body was found last month in a ditch near Montaño and Edith.
  
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• Winter Olympics update: Biathlon winner slips up

  10-02-2018 19:13
  
  The PyeongChang Games are in full swing. Here are the highlights.
  
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• North Korea's over-the-top cheerleaders cause a stir in Pyeongchang

  10-02-2018 18:42
  
  The group unleashed a series of songs and synchronized dance moves on the arena.
  
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• US lugers doing 'cold weather dance' in hopes for good Olympic conditions

  10-02-2018 18:16
  
  Luge is a sport where everything matters, including the weather.
  
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• UNM football coach to appeal 30-day suspension

  10-02-2018 18:04
  
  In the wake of an external report that disputes claims the UNM football program interfered in criminal investigations, Lobo head coach Bob Davie says he has appealed a 30-day suspension imposed on him by the university on Thursday.
  
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• Romanian study: Half-day old snow safe to eat

  10-02-2018 17:30 via krqe.com
  BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian university has published the results of a study on how safe it is to eat snow.
  Istvan Mathe, a professor at Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, told The Associated Press on Thursday that the 2017 experiment showed it was safe to eat snow which was a half-day old, and safer to eat it in the colder months. By two days old, it’s not safe to eat.
  Conducting the experiment, scientists collected snow from a park and from a roundabout in Mier
  
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• Dems' memo 'very political' and needs redactions, Trump says

  10-02-2018 17:11
  
  The president explained his decision to not release a Democratic about abuse of government surveillance powers in the FBI's Russia probe.
  
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• President laments 'mere allegation' as aides accused of abuse step down

  10-02-2018 16:47
  
  "Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process," President Trump tweeted.
  
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• Twitter makes money for first time ever, but problems remain

  10-02-2018 16:16 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter made money for the first time in its nearly 12-year history, a milestone that satisfied investors in the short term but might not resolve the company’s broader problems any time soon.
  The company is still struggling to get people to sign up, despite the attention President Donald Trump’s no-holds barred tweets have drawn to the service. One problem: Anyone can read tweets without signing up. As a result, Twitter’s user base pales compared with Face
  
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• Watch what you eat: Scientists say snow has a short shelf life

  10-02-2018 16:11
  
  “Very fresh snow has very little bacteria,” but it doesn't stay that way.
  
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• Warm and Windy Saturday Forecast

  10-02-2018 15:12
  
  Warm and Windy Saturday Forecast
  
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• Autopsy gives no insight on motive in Vegas mass shooting

  10-02-2018 14:57
  
  Stephen Paddock had anti-anxiety drugs in his system but was not under the influence of them, a report says.
  
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• Everything that happened overnight in the Olympics

  10-02-2018 14:12
  
  The first medals of the Winter Olympics have been awarded. These are the highlights as Saturday's events continue in PyeongChang.If you are planning on watching the events as they are broadcast stateside, you may want to avoid the following.
  
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• 2 hurt after officer in Justin Trudeau's motorcade crashes in California

  10-02-2018 13:15
  
  A California Highway Patrol officer's motorcycle collided with a vehicle Friday in Simi Valley, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
  
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• Trump defends former aide after abuse claims bring criticism

  10-02-2018 11:51
  
  "It's a, obviously, tough time for him. He did a very good job when he was in the White House. And we hope he has a wonderful career."
  
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• Kalla wins, Bjoergen makes history at Winter Olympics

  10-02-2018 10:15
  
  Kalla won the race by more than seven seconds, breaking away from the pack in the final 2 kilometers to avenge her loss to Bjoergen at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
  
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• First medals of Olympic Winter Games awarded

  10-02-2018 10:02
  
  These are the highlights from Saturday's events in PyeongChang.
  
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• Israeli F-16 jet shot down by Syrian fire, military says

  10-02-2018 09:27
  
  The incident was reported after an Israeli combat helicopter came in contact with an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle that had been launched from Syria.
  
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• Surveillance video shows man setting commuter train on fire

  10-02-2018 08:34
  
  The man has been charged with aggravated arson and aggravated battery.
  
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• 'House of Cards' and 'The Wire' actor Reg E. Cathey dead at 59

  10-02-2018 08:03
  
  His death was announced Friday night by David Simon, the creator of "The Wire," who paid tribute to the late 59-year-old actor on Twitter.
  
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• UNM football coach accused of interfering with rape case

  10-02-2018 07:10
  
  Bob Davie allegedly held team meeting in which he told players to "get dirt" on the victim
  
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• Bob Davie and players believe upcoming suspension is not a distraction

  10-02-2018 06:54 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)-Despite facing a 30 day suspension without pay Bob Davie ran the first day of spring football for the Lobos Friday. The University of New Mexico announced Thursday that Davie was facing suspension for damaging allegations revealed in a report investigating his program.
  Davie has since appealed the suspension and with all of the drama swirling around Lobo football he doesn’t believe it is a distraction as they try to hold a successful spring camp. “For the pl
  
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• Trump laments that ‘mere allegation’ can destroy lives

  10-02-2018 06:29 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday seemed to frame the downfall of a pivotal aide accused of abusing his wives as a character assassination, adding to the tumult that has engulfed the White House, splintered the staff and imperiled chief of staff John Kelly’s hold on his position.
  Trump vented in a tweet that appeared to take aim at the rising #MeToo movement about sexual abuse and echoed his own denials of sexual impropriety in the face of accusations from more tha
  
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• His West Wing rattled, Trump casts doubt on aide’s exit

  10-02-2018 06:29 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday seemed to frame the downfall of a pivotal aide accused of abusing his wives as a character assassination, adding to the tumult that has engulfed the White House, splintered the staff and imperiled chief of staff John Kelly’s hold on his position.
  Trump vented in a tweet that appeared to take aim at the rising #MeToo movement about sexual abuse and echoed his own denials of sexual impropriety in the face of accusations from more tha
  
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• DA funding lies in the hands of Senate Finance

  10-02-2018 06:20
  
  Committee expected to decide on Torrez funding Saturday
  
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• New Mexico invention aims to bring draft beer experience into homes

  10-02-2018 06:19 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico-grown invention is aiming to change the way people drink beer worldwide.
  The invention, called “Vessel,” is being pushed by a group of New Mexico and Texas inventors and investors who are hoping to take the “on-tap” experience outside of the bar.
  Now, they’re looking for funding to do it.
  “Many products would require millions of dollars to get to this point, and we’ve been able to do it on a shoe string budge
  
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• New Mexico man accused of lying about collecting money for charity

  10-02-2018 06:13 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man was arrested in Tennessee after police there say he conned people in the name of cancer research.
  Police say Clifton Odell sold candy bars, telling people the proceeds were going to charity.
  “Under the pretense that all these monies that he’s collecting is going to children with Autism, breast cancer awareness, or something alike,” Smyrna Police Detective Allan Nabours said.
  Investigators say when people paid with credit cards,
  
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• White Sands becomes big attraction for designers and photographers

  10-02-2018 06:09 via krqe.com
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is often the backdrop in major movies. Now you’ll see more of it in ads. High end fashion designers are targeting a unique part of the state.
  If you live in new mexico, you know white sands doesn’t look anything like the rest of the state.
  “It’s a very cool looking place,” said Nick Kovach.
  New Mexicans love going there, but now, its dramatic landscape is drawing celebrities from all ends of the country.
  Model Kendall
  
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• Mike Pence didn't snub North Koreans deliberately, officials say

  10-02-2018 05:55
  
  Officials traveling with Pence to the Olympics in South Korea were responding to reports that Pence had gone around a main table and greeted everyone except Kim Yong Nam, North Korea's nominal head of state.
  
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• Gallery: Highlights of the South Korea 2018 Opening Ceremony

  10-02-2018 05:54 via krqe.com
  On Friday, the opening ceremony to the 2018 Winter Olympics got underway.
  Check out some highlights from the event in our gallery below. Gallery: Highlights of the South Korea 2018 Opening CeremonyPYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 09:Performers entertain the crowd during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA -
  
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