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• APD: 'Pedestrian error' cause of overnight crash

  26-12-2022 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say 'pedestrian error' is the cause of a deadly accident overnight. They were called to the I-25 frontage road near Alameda in northeast Albuquerque around 2:00 a.m. for a report of a man walking in the middle of the road. Fatal pedestrian crash causes closures in westside AlbuquerqueBy the time officers arrived, the man was hit by an SUV and died as a result of his injuries. APD says the street lights were out on the road at the time
  
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• Biden offers New York help as winter storm death toll hits 27

  26-12-2022 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden spoke by phone with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday and offered federal assistance as New York deals with a massive winter storm that has claimed more than two dozen lives.Biden offered "the full force of the federal government” to address the impacts of the "historic winter storm," the White House said, adding he's directed officials to quickly respond to any requests for assistance from New York."The President shared that his and the First Lady&rsq
  
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• Biden issues emergency declaration in western New York as winter storm death toll hits 28

  26-12-2022 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden has approved an emergency declaration for western New York as the state deals with a massive winter storm that has claimed more than two dozen lives.Biden issued an emergency declaration on Monday for Erie and Genesee counties, freeing up federal resources and directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate the relief efforts.The president had spoken with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) earlier in the day and offered to fully support the state as it responds
  
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• Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing roles?

  26-12-2022 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher have never met in person, but they share a prominent pandemic bond.Plagued by eerily similar symptoms, the three women are credited with describing, naming and helping bring long COVID into the public’s consciousness in early 2020.Rachel Pope, of Liverpool, took to Twitter in late March 2020 to describe her bedeviling symptoms, then unnamed, after a coronavirus infection. Elisa Perego in Italy first used the te
  
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• Flight canceled? Experts share some advice about what to do

  26-12-2022 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  Thousands of travelers were stranded at airports or stuck on hold trying to rebook flights this week as a massive storm snarled travel in the U.S. and Canada ahead of the holidays.Wendell Davis, who plays basketball with a team in France, was scheduled to fly from Paris to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday. After multiple cancellations, Davis was still at O’Hare airport in Chicago on Friday. He debated driving to Columbus but decided not to. Instead, he booked a hotel
  
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• $7,500 tax credit for EVs start in 2023: How will it work?

  26-12-2022 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse emissions.But a complex web of requirements, including where vehicles and batteries must be manufactured to qualify, is casting doubt on whether anyone can receive the full $7,500 credit next year.For at least the first two months o
  
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• At least 49 dead after winter storm, more snow on the way

  26-12-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The death toll from a Buffalo-area blizzard rose to 27 in western New York, authorities said Monday as the region reeled from one of the worst weather-related disasters in its history. Much of the rest of the United States was hit by ferocious winter conditions.The dead around Buffalo were found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow. The storm that walloped much of the country is now blamed for at least 49 deaths nationwide, with rescue
  
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• Spinach mix, micro greens sold in 7 states recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

  26-12-2022 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wegmans Food Markets is recalling products with micro greens, sweet pea leaves, and cat grass because of possible salmonella contamination.The Food and Drug Administration said that salmonella can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or [older] people, and others with weakened immune systems.”Story continues below:Trending: Albuquerque police: Man dies following early morning crashSports: New Mexico native wins Jiu-Jitsu
  
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• Broncos fire head coach Nathaniel Hackett

  26-12-2022 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Broncos have parted ways with head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the team announced Monday."On behalf of our ownership and organization, I want to thank Nathaniel Hackett for his dedication as head coach of the Denver Broncos. We sincerely appreciate Nathaniel's efforts and wish him and his family all the best in the future," the release from Greg Penner said, in part.Read full statement from PennerThe team said the decision was made "out of respect for everyone involved"
  
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• Four strangers drive from Florida to Ohio together after canceled flights

  26-12-2022 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — 'Twas the travel nightmare before Christmas. With all the canceled flights lighting up the flight status monitors at Tampa International Airport like a tree, four strangers decided to take matters into their own hands.It started when one flight from Tampa, Florida, to Cleveland, Ohio was canceled.
  "The earliest they could get us out of there was going to be today at 6 p.m.," said traveler Bridget Schuster. "And we all wanted to get back there, obviously, way earli
  
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• After COVID, flu and RSV, is a strep outbreak next?

  26-12-2022 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As the U.S. continues to see high levels of three viral infections – COVID-19, influenza, and RSV – there's growing concern over a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in children.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's tracking a "possible increase in invasive group A strep" among children.
  At least 94 people in the United Kingdom, including 24 children, have died from complications caused by a strep A infection. “To my k
  
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• No. 1 Purdue headlines AP Top 25; Miami leaps, UNC returns

  26-12-2022 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  Purdue remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for a third straight week, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina returned to the rankings and New Mexico cracked the poll for the first time in eight years.The Boilermakers earned 40 of 60 first-place votes in Monday's latest poll, while fellow unbeaten Connecticut earned the other 20 to sit at No. 2 in an unchanged top.Story continues below:Trending: Albuquerque police: Man dies following early morning crashSports: Ne
  
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• Racist incident at California In-N-Out caught on video

  26-12-2022 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  SAN RAMON, Calif. (KRON) -- Two people enjoying food at an In-N-Out Burger in California were faced with racist language and threats on Christmas Eve.Arine Kim and her friend were filming themselves while trying menu items at an In-N-Out location in San Ramon. She said that's when a man approached them and said, "You're filming yourself eating? You're weird homosexuals."
  Kim and her friend laughed in shock. Not long after, the man returned to their table and asked, "Are you Japanese or Korean? A
  
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• UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45

  26-12-2022 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died, UFC announced. He was 45.Bonnar, who was inducted into the UFC’s Hall of Fame in 2013, died Thursday from “presumed heart complications while at work,” according to a statement from UFC on Saturday. No further details were released.Bonnar, who originally was from Indiana, hadn’t fought in the UFC since 2014, and he went just 8
  
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• 'Winter Wonderland' begins final week of immersive drive-thru light display

  26-12-2022 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Winter Wonderland New Mexico works to create new winter holiday traditions for families across the state through their interactive multi-day event. Winter Wonderland's final week starts on December 26. This week, Winter Wonderland will offer an immersive drive-thru experience and an engaging walk-thru option featuring live actors, interactive sets, photos with princesses, hot cocoa, local vendors, and food.
  Nicole Hardwood says this week, people can still ex
  
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• How to financially coexist with boomerang kids

  26-12-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - When Amanda Claypool was 28, she left a government contracting job in Washington, D.C., and moved back to her parents’ house in upstate New York while she figured out her next step. Then the pandemic struck, and her temporary return lasted longer than she’d planned.Living with her parents for several months “helped give me more flexibility to pivot to a new career,” says Claypool, who is now a content creator in Asheville, North Carolina. Her parents covere
  
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• These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023

  26-12-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Amid inflation, and no changes on the federal level, multiple states will be raising their minimum wages in 2023.
  The federal minimum wage in the U.S. is $7.25, a rate that hasn't changed since 2009. As of fall 2022, 15 states have minimum wage rates that match the federal minimum wage, down from 16 last year.What happens when a restaurant goes tip-free?In the new year, 27 states will see an increase in their minimum wage. Most will take effect on January 1, but others will have to w
  
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• Counties with the shortest life expectancy in New Mexico

  26-12-2022 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Life expectancy in the United States has generally been on the rise. Between 1960 and 2019, the life expectancy of Americans rose by roughly a decade to the age of 79. Greater longevity can be attributed to improved health care such as diagnostic and medical advancements, as well as healthier lifestyle choices relating to diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption.Story continues below:Trending: Albuquerque police: Man dies following early morning crashSports: New Mexico native wins
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deadly crash, Fire, Warming up, Community giving back, Dog reunited with family

  26-12-2022 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesNew Mexico State Police investigating crash involving 2 semi-trucksAlbuquerque, Rio Rancho provide free Christmas tree recyclingFrigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 livesIndian Pueblo Cultural Center announces contest winners‘Avatar’ sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box officeExtreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continueKurds hold march of mourning after Paris shooting kills 3
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• New Mexico warms up before the next storm arrives

  26-12-2022 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  High pressure will continue to dominate the Desert Southwest to start off the week, continuing the dry and calm conditions that the state felt this weekend. Temperatures this afternoon will be seasonable. Tomorrow will be even warmer as the high begins to break down and usher in the return of westerly upper-level winds. These winds will allow temperatures to warm well above average Tuesday afternoon ahead of New Mexico's next storm.The jet stream will dip dow
  
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• Albuquerque, Rio Rancho provide free Christmas tree recycling

  26-12-2022 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting Dec. 27, 2022, the Solid Waste Management Department, Parks and Recreation, and PNM will recycle real Christmas trees for free at three separate locations in Albuquerque. Artificial trees are not accepted.
  PNM Vegetation Management crews and staff from Parks and Recreation will grind the trees into mulch chips which will then be available to residents for free to use for landscapes.The trees can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dece
  
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• A Christmas miracle: Dog found days after being lost in the wilderness

  26-12-2022 13:08 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a miracle just in time for Christmas. After a trip to the wilderness, one man's dog went missing for days. Thanks to the help of family and friends, the story has a happy ending.
  Austin Mason and his dog, Ellie, a 5-year-old golden retriever, enjoy going on fishing and hunting trips. However, on December 18, Ellie got lost while on El Aguaje Trail near Questa.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaC
  
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• 7th body discovered after bus plunged into Spanish river

  26-12-2022 12:53 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities announced Monday that they had recovered another body after a bus plunged 30 meters (100 feet) from a bridge into a river on Christmas Eve, raising the toll of the fatal crash to seven dead and two injured.Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: Historic Albuquerque Neighborhoods: Huning Highlands, Princess Jeanne, North ValleyC
  
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• Kurds hold march of mourning after Paris shooting kills 3

  26-12-2022 12:42 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — Members of France’s Kurdish community and others are holding a silent march Monday to honor three people killed in a shooting at a Kurdish cultural center in Paris.A 69-year-old Frenchman is facing preliminary charges of racially motivated murder, attempted murder and weapons violations over Friday’s shooting, prosecutors said. The suspect told investigators that he had aimed to kill migrants or foreigners and then had planned to kill himself, and said he had a &ls
  
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• Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm

  26-12-2022 09:57 via krqe.com
  
  PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Three endangered freshwater dolphins have died within 10 days of each other, alarming conservationists in Cambodia.
  The death of a third healthy dolphin in such a brief period indicates “an increasingly alarming situation and the need for an intensive law enforcement be urgently conducted in the dolphin habitats,” the World Wildlife Fund said in an announcement Monday.The latest Irrawaddy dolphin death — believed to have stemmed from entangleme
  
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• China races to vaccinate elderly, but many are reluctant

  26-12-2022 09:11 via krqe.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities are going door to door and paying people older than 60 to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But even as cases surge, 64-year-old Li Liansheng said his friends are alarmed by stories of fevers, blood clots and other side effects.“When people hear about such incidents, they may not be willing to take the vaccines,” said Li, who had been vaccinated before he caught COVID-19. A few days after his 10-day bout with the virus, Li is nursing a sore thr
  
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• S. Korea launches jets, fires shots after North flies drones

  26-12-2022 08:55 via krqe.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military fired warning shots, scrambled fighter jets and flew surveillance assets across the heavily fortified border with North Korea on Monday, after North Korean drones violated its airspace for the first time in five years in a fresh escalation of tensions.
  South Korea’s military detected five drones from North Korea crossing the border, and one traveled as far as the northern part of the South Korean capital region, which is about an
  
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• Warmer weather continues ahead of an active end to the year

  26-12-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will continue for most into the middle of this week. An active pattern will return to finish out the year bringing rain and snow chances to parts of New Mexico.It was a beautiful Christmas Day across New Mexico with high temperatures hovering above average for this time of year. This warming trend will continue for most areas through the middle of this upcoming week. A weak backdoor cold front will bring slightly cooler temperatures to eastern New Mexico Monday, but this will be s
  
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• Extreme cold, travel chaos: Woes from deadly storm continue

  26-12-2022 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The deep freeze from a deadly winter storm that walloped much of the United States will continue into the week as people in western New York deal with massive snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles and travelers across the country see canceled flights and dangerous roads.The massive storm has killed at least 34 people across the U.S. and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes
  
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• Fulgenzi sisters keeping family tennis tradition alive

  26-12-2022 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Fulgenzi family has already left their mark on the tennis community in the state of New Mexico. Leroy Fulgenzi is a member of the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame and multiple Fulgenzis have gone on to win state titles in high school. Now, sisters Brandelyn and Lauren are making some noise on the national level.Following successful high school careers at Robertson, the pair went on to play collegiately at the University of Incarnate World in San Antonio, Texas. B
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood known for X-mas decorations works to feed community

  26-12-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Northwest Albuquerque neighborhood, known for its Christmas decorations, is giving back to the community.For the last two weeks, Nate Bywater has been collecting food items for Storehouse New Mexico food pantry. It all started when his friend suggested he host a food drive since lots of people go to his neighborhood to look at the different Christmas light decorations. He thought it was a great idea and the rest was history. Christmas Eve Hot Air Ball
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood known for Christmas decorations works to feed community

  26-12-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A northwest Albuquerque neighborhood known for its Christmas decorations is giving back to the community.For the last two weeks, Nate Bywater has collected food items for the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry. It all started when his friend suggested he host a food drive since lots of people go to his neighborhood to look at the different Christmas light decorations. He thought it was a great idea, and the rest was history. Christmas Eve Hot Air Balloon
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to small Bosque fire

  26-12-2022 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a small fire in the Bosque Sunday. Officials said, even though it's Christmas, they still put in the work to keep the community safe.
  On Sunday, AFR said they responded to a small fire just behind the Open Space Visitor Center in the Bosque.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Rio Rancho neighbors have questions after dead bull found in mesaCrime: 2 men accused of stealing card info at Albuquerque ATMsHistory: His
  
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