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• Check your email: Biden admin sends student debt relief updates amid legal fight

  20-11-2022 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Education Department began sending out emails this weekend to update applicants seeking student loan relief about the program as it drags through the courts.Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the department began sending emails on Saturday and would continue to send them out to applicants over the coming days."We remain confident in our legal authority to carry out the Student Loan Debt Relief program
  @POTUS & I announced in August," Cardona tweeted. "Borrowers, remembe
  
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• Jack Daniel's asks Supreme Court to hear dog toy dispute. Will they bite?

  20-11-2022 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court.Jack Daniel's has asked the justices to hear its case against the manufacturer of the plastic Bad Spaniels toy. The high court could say as soon as Monday whether the justices will agree. A number of major companies from the makers of Campbell Soup to outdoor brand Patagonia and
  
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• 22 arrested in alleged cargo train burglary ring; $18M in stolen goods recovered

  20-11-2022 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday that a yearlong investigation of cargo train burglaries resulted in 22 arrests and $18 million in recovered merchandise. Albuquerque steps up safety measures for River of Lights with new ways to get thereIn January, the Union Pacific Railroad Company reported a 160% nationwide increase in rail thefts, with more than 90 containers compromised every day. Images of train tracks near downtown Los Angeles littered with
  
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• Timeline: Club Q shooting emergency response

  20-11-2022 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  (COLORADO SPRINGS) — In seconds, a tragedy unfolded early Sunday morning, Nov. 20 at Club Q in Colorado Springs. The overnight shooting left several dead and many others injured, with a suspect now in custody."The initial call for service was received at 11:56 p.m. last night [Saturday]. The initial officer was dispatched at 11:57 p.m.," said Lt. Pamela Castro, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).Within minutes the shooting was stopped by the quick action of heroes, both in uniform a
  
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• Albuquerque steps up safety measures for River of Lights with new ways to get there

  20-11-2022 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is sharing its efforts to make this year's River of Lights safer for pedestrians. The movement comes after a child was fatally struck by an ATV last year.Just a week away from the River of Lights, the city is adding new measures to make sure it’s safe for visitors. This includes new routes and ways to get to the event. Roundabout coming to problem Albuquerque intersectionLast year, seven-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya was killed a
  
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• What Twitter knows about you - and what you can do about it

  20-11-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Many Twitter users - at least those who haven't deactivated their accounts already -have expressed concerns about privacy since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover of the platform.
  Not sure what data you've given Twitter, or what data it has inferred about you? Here's what you should know and what you can do about it.
  The data Twitter collectsAccording to Twitter, there are a number of details it knows about you. Some of it you provided to create an account: your username, email, phone
  
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• Colorado club shooting: Heroic customers 'subdued the gunman'

  20-11-2022 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Club Q, the location of a deadly shooting on Saturday, Nov. 19 has released a statement on its Facebook page after the incident.According to Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), five people have died, and at least 18 others were injured after the shooting, which happened just before Midnight on Sunday. Police said the suspect is being treated at the hospital. New Mexico State Police: 19-year-old dead after ‘altercation’ on UNM campus“C
  
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• Man killed, 6 others shot over dice game, Mississippi sheriff says

  20-11-2022 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One man is dead and six other people were shot in Mississippi Saturday. Law enforcement said the violence broke out over a dice game.
  The Yazoo County Sheriff, whose name is Jake Sheriff, said calls about the shooting came in around 12:41 a.m. The incident began at what was supposed to be a bonfire at Wells Place Farm.Sheriff said the shooting happened over a dice game.Christopher Turnage, 27, was one of those shot Saturday. He was flown to the University of Mississi
  
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• Cost of Thanksgiving dinner up 20%: Here's where it's most expensive

  20-11-2022 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Soon families will gather to feast on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more. But, it'll come with a pretty hefty price tag.
  On Wednesday, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) reported a classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $64.05 this year, up 20% over last year's average of $53.31. This is the highest average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner in the AFBF's 37 years of conducting this survey.Partially driving that is, of course, the tur
  
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• 'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank dead at 49: reports

  20-11-2022 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Actor and mixed martial artist Jason David Frank has died, his representatives confirmed to Geek Ireland. The "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" star was 49 years old. Albuquerque veteran’s family gifted home improvementsFrank rose to prominence in the early 1990s as the Green Ranger, Tommy Oliver, who then becomes the White Ranger. He portrayed the character in both television and film adaptations of the popular franchise.Tributes poured in for Frank on social media, where many
  
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• The best and worst movies from 10 iconic directors

  20-11-2022 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When reflecting on the great filmmakers of cinema history, people typically remember the contributions that changed what movies could be—films that paved the way for new genres or types of filmmaking, made an impact with their messages, or enabled viewers to interact with the world differently. But even the most renowned directors have been known to make—in the blunt words of New Republic film critic David Thomson—a “disastrous film.” New Mexico tre
  
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• Here's how much homebuyers could save after mortgage rates tumble

  20-11-2022 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Mortgage rates experienced their largest weekly drop in nearly 40 years this week, easing potential buyers' monthly payments. The 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.61 percent, declining by nearly half a percentage point from a week earlier after a report showing softer than expected inflation. This historic drop could save buyers more than $100 each month, according to an analysis from the real estate company Redfin. Cost of Thanksgiving dinner up 20%: Here’s w
  
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• Airlines must pay over $600M to customers – what to do if you're waiting on a refund

  20-11-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers are paying customers hundreds of millions of dollars for canceling or significantly delaying their flights since the start of the pandemic, and officials have some new guidance for anyone waiting on a payment.A Department of Transportation spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar that the airlines have already paid more than $600 million, but there may be more money owed."If consumers have not received a required refund by the six airlines or been
  
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• Global climate conference closes with climate damage compensation deal

  20-11-2022 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  The COP27 global climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, wrapped early Sunday with an agreement to compensate developing countries for the damages they have suffered from climate change.While developing countries have long pushed for a fund for the suffering they have endured from climate change, wealthy countries, including the U.S., had resisted the idea. But that changed this year, and those developing nations got a fund establishing such climate reparations. UN Secreta
  
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• Older couple brutally attacked at Elton John concert

  20-11-2022 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Police are investigating after an older couple was brutally attacked while leaving an Elton John concert in Los Angeles Thursday night.A fight broke out in the parking lot after two parties were leaving the concert, according to Los Angeles Police Department. The victims were a husband and wife in their 60s, according to TMZ.
  It began as a verbal confrontation over an alleged fender bender which eventually turned physical, police said.Timeline: Club Q shooting emergency respo
  
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• How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

  20-11-2022 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- Rising gas prices and federal tax credits for consumers of electric vehicles (EVs) have made Tesla—which accounts for nearly 70% of EVs—a significant player in the auto industry for over a decade.Given their popularity and increasing accessibility, many consumers are curious about the charging options available for current models. Below, we explain what you need to know about how long it takes to charge each one of Tesla’s electric cars, while also noting their ba
  
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• 5 dead, 25 injured in shooting at Colorado gay nightclub, police say

  20-11-2022 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS (KXRM) — An attacker opened fire in a gay nightclub late Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said. The club said the suspect was subdued by patrons.Police identified the gunman as Anderson Lee Aldrich, who was in custody and being treated for injuries. A man with the same name and age was arrested in 2021 after his mother reported he threatened her with “a homemade bomb, multiple weapons and ammunition,” according to authorities.Police did
  
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• 5 dead, 18 injured in shooting at Colorado gay nightclub, police say

  20-11-2022 15:50 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS (KXRM) — An attacker opened fire in a gay nightclub late Saturday, killing five people and wounding 18, officials said. The club said the suspect was subdued by patrons.Police identified the gunman as Anderson Lee Aldrich, who was in custody and being treated for injuries. A man with the same name and age was arrested in 2021 after his mother reported he threatened her with “a homemade bomb, multiple weapons and ammunition,” according to authorities.Police did
  
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• COS officials give update on Club Q shooting

  20-11-2022 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  UPDATE: SUNDAY 11/20/2022 8:43 a.m.(COLORADO SPRINGS) — CSPD gave an update on the deadly Club Q shooting, which happened just before Midnight on Saturday, Nov. 19. Police said five people were killed and 25 others were injured.
  CSPD Lt. Pamela Castro said that the suspect, 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich, was taken into custody and is currently being treated at a hospital.
  Castro said that two firearms were found at the scene, though it was not immediately clear who they belonged to. Pol
  
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• Industries with the most workplace injuries in New Mexico

  20-11-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened in 1971, the state of workplace safety was extremely grim. In the 1960s, a staggering 14,000 workers died on the job every year. Without safety regulations or enforcement in place, workers were left largely unprotected from unsafe conditions, leading to high rates of injury and death.The creation of OSHA drastically changed the workplace safety landscape. In the first three decades after the administration opened
  
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• Austin man picks up, moves entire house instead of letting property buyer tear it down

  20-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites have been facing the frustrations of fast-paced growth and development for years, but one resident got creative with how he'd handle the impacts.
  John Picciandra is picking up his home and moving it 40 miles away from where it sat on South Congress Avenue for over 90 years. The home was behind Hotel San Jose and the Texas School for the Deaf, near the heart of South Congress.Story continues below:
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• Thanksgiving turkey tips: Thawing, storage and cooking safety

  20-11-2022 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - Ahead of Thanksgiving day, many households across the United States will be preparing a turkey as a centerpiece dish for festive family gatherings. However, some may be confused about how to budget time to thaw and prepare a 10-plus pound bird.Here's a look at turkey-prep timing for Thanksgiving 2022, as well as a few other safety tips for celebrating the holiday season.PHOTOS: Forrest Fenn’s buried treasure hits the auction blockRefrigerator thawing
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• UNM students comment on campus homicide

  20-11-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A shooting at the University of New Mexico's (UNM) campus left a student dead and sent a New Mexico State University (NMSU) basketball player to the hospital. Police are now searching for two others they believe are involved.
  According to police, the fatal shooting happened off Girard Blvd. near Coronado Hall on UNM's campus.Nob Hill pet store scrambles to keep pets safe after window broken"I was sleeping, and I woke up and heard banging and I look out the w
  
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• 'It's a daily thing around here': UNM students comment on campus homicide

  20-11-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A shooting at the University of New Mexico's (UNM) campus left a student dead and sent a New Mexico State University (NMSU) basketball player to the hospital. Police are now searching for two others they believe are involved.
  According to police, the fatal shooting happened off Girard Blvd. near Coronado Hall on UNM's campus.Nob Hill pet store scrambles to keep pets safe after window broken"I was sleeping, and I woke up and heard banging and I look out the w
  
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• More than 100 Albuquerque families gifted Thanksgiving meal supplies

  20-11-2022 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some families aren't well-off and can't afford to celebrate holidays. However, members of Albuquerque's community wanted to give less-fortunate people a Thanksgiving to remember.Albuquerque families got all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal Saturday. The handout event involved a group of local businesses and non-profits.ABQ Stuff the Bus event helps out Wellness Hotel residentsChristina Davis, the co-owner of Trendz Beauty Supply, helped organize Saturday'
  
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• Man, woman wanted for stealing credit cards, using them to shop in Santa Fe stores

  20-11-2022 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is searching for two people. They are accused of stealing credit cards and shopping with them.
  The sheriff's department released photos of the pair. The man and woman pictured were allegedly seen in Walmart and Hobby Lobby in Santa Fe using stolen credit cards to buy $1,000 worth of items.Woman found dead in Hobbs sparks homicide investigationIf anyone recognizes either suspect, the sheriff's department said they are accepti
  
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• Volunteers sort through food donations for Letter Carrier's Food Drive

  20-11-2022 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roadrunner Food Bank asked the community to donate non-perishable food for the annual Letter Carrier's Food Drive. The event was held in partnership with USPS.Volunteers sorted through donations left for the drive on Saturday. For the food drive, people place items near their mailboxes throughout the week of November 14. Letter carriers would then collect the donated items along their delivery routes.
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• High school football Saturday highlights - Week 14

  20-11-2022 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The semi-finals for classes 3A-6A have come to a close. Here is a look at how teams advanced to the championship round. Friday Night Football – Week 14Second ranked La Cueva traveled to the Field of Dreams for a rematch against third ranked Centennial. When the two squads met in the regular season, La Cueva came out on top 28-21, and the second matchup provided another close game. The Hawks running game continued to be a problem for the Bears defense, as they
  
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• Roving with Perseverance exhibit opens to visitors

  20-11-2022 01:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new exhibit is now open at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. It shows the dedication of NASA scientists.
  The Roving with Perseverance Roadshow opened Saturday morning. It features a life-sized replica of the Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter.New Mexico woman meets bone marrow donorThe exhibit is designed to give visitors a better understanding of the perseverance mission on mars."The panorama in the background behind the rover
  
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• ABQ Stuff the Bus event helps out Wellness Hotel residents

  20-11-2022 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People in Albuquerque came out to support the community this holiday season. The 'Stuff the Bus' event aims to help unhoused people and pets.Saturday, different city departments came together to host Stuff the Bus. People brought donations for the unhoused population and pets in the animal shelter.Nob Hill pet store scrambles to keep pets safe after window brokenThe city said donations will go to families living in its Wellness Hotel. The hotel gives familie
  
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• Woman found dead in Hobbs sparks homicide investigation

  20-11-2022 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement officials in Lea County are looking into a death. The county sheriff's office responded to the scene Friday afternoon.Albuquerque family warns of backyard lurker spotted in surveillance footageAccording to the sheriff's office, they were called to the 200 block of E Carter Lane in Hobbs around 4:15 p.m. Friday for an "unwanted subject."
  Once they arrived on the scene, deputies found a dead woman inside a vehicle. She was identified as Vanessa Najer
  
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• Nob Hill pet store scrambles to keep pets safe after window broken

  20-11-2022 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Nob Hill exotic pet store went into a 'panic' after someone walked by and vandalized their window. It created a dangerous situation for the critters inside."We have rats, hundreds of tarantulas, snakes, all kinds of good stuff," said Dylan Mueller. Mueller is part owner of Predator and Prey Exotics.Early Monday morning, their surveillance footage caught a man grabbing a rock and tossing it directly at the window. The rock shattered it. Mueller said it was
  
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