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• Bill made to lower medical costs for teachers moves forward

  01-02-2023 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There is a governor-backed bill to reduce health care costs for teachers. On Wednesday, it cleared its first legislative hurdle.The House Education Committee signed off on House Bill 102, which requires employers to cover the first $10,000 worth of insurance costs for employees covered by the public school insurance fund.Story continues below:Crime: Pediatric surgeon receives nearly 2 decades for child pornographyAlbuquerque: The Enchantment returns to TBT for thir
  
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• Study: New Mexico cities in top 25 for getting married

  01-02-2023 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub study ranks the best and worst places for couples to get married in the U.S. Albuquerque and Las Cruces both made the list.The Duke City came in at #23 and Las Cruces at #24. The study ranked 182 U.S. cities weighing costs, facilities, and activities. How does New Mexico rank when it comes to starting a business?Albuquerque had a total score of 58.75 with cost ranked at 35, facilities and services at 97, and activities and attractions at 25. Las Cru
  
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• Man expected to live after Carlsbad official-involved shooting

  01-02-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – There was an officer-involved shooting in Carlsbad on Sunday. That afternoon, Eddy County Sheriff's Deputies were helping with a vehicle fire at home on Mora Street. Corrales brewery’s second location to transform downtown Albuquerque buildingThe homeowner, Christopher Bell, had an outstanding warrant. Officials said Bell barricaded himself on the property.On two occasions, sounds that seemed like gunshots were heard coming from the home. It was reported
  
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• New Mexico ranks low in education, legislators are split on how to fix that

  01-02-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's near unanimous agreement that New Mexico's children need better education. Statewide, math, science, and reading proficiency rates are low.To address the issue, Republican Senator Craig Brandt (R-Rio Rancho) is proposing a plan: Educational freedom accounts. The idea boils down to using state funds to allow New Mexico kids to go to private school or get private tutoring. In short supply statewide, water is a contentious topic at the Roundhouse"It p
  
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• International groups want Mexico to find missing environmental activists

  01-02-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Human rights activists say more than 100,000 people in Mexico are missing after being targeted by criminals, and a lawyer who represents families displaced from their farms and a teacher who opposed illegal mining in the state of Michoacan joined the list a few days ago.Now family members and several international organizations have started a media blitz to press Mexican authorities into looking for them and bring their abductors to justice.“The autho
  
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• Balloon Fiesta now accepting applications for volunteers, zebras

  01-02-2023 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is now accepting applications for various roles in this year's fiesta. People can now apply to become volunteers, zebras (launch directors), vendors, or artisans. Balloon Fiesta’s longtime executive director to retireDeadlines vary between the different roles but officials say the sooner the application is put in, the better the chance it will be accepted. People can apply on the official Balloon Fiesta webs
  
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• Storehouse New Mexico asks community for help with food donations

  01-02-2023 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Storehouse New Mexico is one of the state's largest food pantries providing meals for 40,000people a year on average from infants to seniors. One of their service projects 'Scouting for food' has been helping communities for more than 30 years, by raising crucial necessities for those who need it most.City of Albuquerque hosts annual Youth Job & Volunteer FairScouting for food is an ongoing annual service project for Scouts BSA/Cub Scouts which has been
  
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• What you need to know about Nusenda's teacher grant program

  01-02-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Recognizing educators who go above and beyond to improve financial well-being across New Mexico. Nusenda announced the 2023 application period for its financial education innovation award. This award demonstrates Nusenda's ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and investing in innovative solutions that improve education, health, social, and economic outcomes. Where does New Mexico rank among best, worst states for singles?This program began in 2018
  
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• Sulfur Canyon prescribed burn underway

  01-02-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Fire crews are continuing a prescribed burn Wednesday at Sulphur Canyon. The burn is taking place in Sandia east mountains, north of I-40, west of NM-14, and south of NM-536.  KRQE Wildfire CoverageDuring Tuesday's burn operation crews burned 10.5 acres, according to a news release. Prescribed burns are determined depending on administrator approval and weather conditions. Prescribed fires are utilized to help
  
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• Tyre Nichols funeral: Livestream and updates

  01-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The funeral for Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old motorist who died after a brutal traffic stop by police, will be held Wednesday in Memphis, with the Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.The funeral service will be live-streamed within this story at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET. Note, the service time has been changed from 10:30 a.m.Nichols will be laid to rest at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. in Memphis.
  Ben Crump, attorney for the
  
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• Tyre Nichols funeral held in Memphis

  01-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  Video from the service will be added to this story shortly.MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The funeral for Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old motorist who died after a brutal traffic stop by police, was held Wednesday in Memphis, with the Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.Nichols was laid to rest at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. in Memphis.
  "Tyre was a beautiful person and for this to happen to him it's just unimaginable," said his mother, RowVaughn Wells.
  
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• Tyre Nichols' funeral brings tears, calls for justice in Memphis

  01-02-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  Watch the full video of the service hereMEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — The funeral for Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old motorist who died after a brutal traffic stop by police, was held Wednesday in Memphis, with the Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.Nichols was laid to rest at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. in Memphis.
  "Tyre was a beautiful person and for this to happen to him it's just unimaginable," said his mother, RowVaughn Wells, through tears. "I p
  
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• Eagles offensive lineman indicted for rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio

  01-02-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An offensive guard on the Philadelphia Eagles, who are two weeks away from playing in Super Bowl LVII, has been indicted in an Ohio court on charges of rape and kidnapping.
  A Guernsey County grand jury indicted Eagles guard Joshua Sills, 25, from Sarahsville, Ohio for one count of rape and one count of kidnapping stemming from a 2019 incident. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day talks play calling, QB competition for spring season
  According to court records and an incide
  
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• Groundhog Day: Here's how to watch Phil's 2023 prediction

  01-02-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  The Groundhog Day special, including Phil's prediction, will be live-streamed here beginning at 7 a.m (ET). on Thursday, Feb. 2PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Punxsutawney Phil will make his prediction Thursday morning at Gobbler's Knob.As Bill Murray once said, “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again,” but at least you don’t have to risk being snowed in at a Punxsutawney bed and breakfast this year.Weathering the cold for you,
  
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• Groundhog Day 2023: How to watch live from home

  01-02-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  The Groundhog Day special, including Phil's prediction, will be live-streamed here beginning at 7 a.m (ET). on Thursday, Feb. 2PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Punxsutawney Phil will make his prediction Thursday morning at Gobbler's Knob.As Bill Murray once said, “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again,” but at least you don’t have to risk being snowed in at a Punxsutawney bed and breakfast this year.Weathering the cold for you,
  
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• Tyson Foods announces new worker benefits

  01-02-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Tyson Foods has announced new changes meant to improve team member relationships and workplace culture in the U.S.According to a media release from the Arkansas-based food production and marketing company, the changes to domestic policies and practices will be related to "healthcare and overall wellness." These moves come in addition to recent compensation benefits that the corporation has already announced.Over the past year, Tyson has invested more than $50
  
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• Frontier unveils all-you-can-fly summer pass for $399

  01-02-2023 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Frontier launched an all-you-can-fly summer pass on Monday.The GoWild! Pass gives travelers exclusive access to unlimited flights between Frontier's U.S. and international destinations from May 2 to Sept. 30.
  The airline said a limited amount of passes will be available for an introductory price of $399 per person. The pass lets you book an unlimited number of flights for as long as it is valid.With the pass, Frontier said travelers can book and confirm domestic flight
  
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• FBI offering reward for help in 2021 New Mexico murder

  01-02-2023 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on the murder of Lee Michael Pahe. Pahe was found dead on the ground in Naschitti, New Mexico on July 26, 2021. Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shootingThe cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Officials say Pahe was last seen leaving a home at 2 a.m. that same day. Anyone with information leading to the arrest of someone responsible for the death is eli
  
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• Albuquerque-based company unveils newest robot

  01-02-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The company behind the 'Breezy One,' robot, used to disinfect The Pit at the University of New Mexico is unveiling its newest robot. The newest robot is 'Breezy Blue,' a disinfecting robot created by the Albuquerque-based company, "Build With Robots."Story continues below:Crime: Pediatric surgeon receives nearly 2 decades for child pornographyAlbuquerque: The Enchantment returns to TBT for third yearEducation: Pojoaque High students appear on ‘Sha
  
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• In short supply statewide, water is a contentious topic at the Roundhouse

  01-02-2023 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the saying goes, "water is for fighting." And in a state with deep agricultural roots, water is always a contentious topic in New Mexico politics. Now, the debate is heating up over a bill clarifying water lease rules.Across the state, pretty much every drop of water is owned and accounted for. So what happens when a newcomer, such as a construction project, needs water? State law allows water rights to owners to lease their water. But a bill under cons
  
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• Judge sets first court date in Alec Baldwin, 'Rust' movie prosecution

  01-02-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Actor Alec Baldwin and film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will face their first hearing in front of a judge later this month as prosecution moves forward in the fatal 2021 "Rust" movie set shooting. The scheduled "first appearance" follows the filing of criminal charges Tuesday against actor Alec Baldwin and two other film staff involved in the case. Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shootingBaldwin's first appearance hearing
  
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• Alec Baldwin, film armorer to face judge for first hearing in February

  01-02-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Actor Alec Baldwin and film armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will face their first hearing in front of a judge later this month as prosecution moves forward in the fatal 2021 "Rust" movie set shooting. The scheduled "first appearance" follows the filing of criminal charges Tuesday against actor Alec Baldwin and two other film staff involved in the case. Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shootingBaldwin's first appearance hearing
  
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• Man accused in 2020 Albuquerque murder turns down plea deal

  01-02-2023 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alex Vallejos, accused in a 2020 Albuquerque murder was expected to take a plea deal Wednesday. Instead, he ended up turning the deal down.Arrest made in Ponderosa school teacher murderIn March 2020, police say Vallejos and a group of people went to a home near Central and Coal, planning to rob the place. Witnesses told police gunfire broke out and four people were shot. One of those people, Jeffrey Baca, was killed.
  Wednesday, Vallejos was expected to
  
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• Live updates | Funeral for Tyre Nichols

  01-02-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Live Updates on the funeral for Tyre Nichols (all times local):12:30 p.m.The funeral program for Tyre Nichols includes numerous photos he took and his personal quotes.“My vision is to bring my viewers deep into what I am seeing through my eye and out through my lens,” reads one quote laid over a photo of Nichols standing in an open field.Several pages of the program also have text laid over sunset photos Nichols took. Nichols’ family said photography
  
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• FBI finds no classified documents at Biden's Rehoboth Beach home

  01-02-2023 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Federal investigators on Wednesday found no documents with classified markings during a search of President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home, his attorney said in a statement.The FBI conducted a search of the residence from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Wednesday in cooperation with Biden’s attorneys, Bob Bauer said in a statement.“No documents with classified markings were found,” Bauer said. “Consistent with the process in Wilmington, the DOJ too
  
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• Tourist from California fined for driving over medieval bridge in Italy

  01-02-2023 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A tourist from California has been slapped with a hefty fine after driving his rental car over a medieval bridge in Italy on Jan. 26.The man, 34, claimed he was looking for a parking spot when he drove the Fiat across Florence’s historic Ponte Vecchio, a bridge which has stood over Italy’s Arno River for well over seven centuries — and one which is famously closed to vehicular traffic.When stopped by local police, the man said he wasn’t even aware he was
  
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• ChatGPT company announces tool to detect AI-written text amid education controversies

  01-02-2023 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — OpenAI, the company that launched ChatGPT, announced on Tuesday it has created a tool that can tell the difference between text generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and text written by a human. The “classifier” the company created, by its own admission, is not always 100 percent accurate in distinguishing between the text.“While it is impossible to reliably detect all AI-written text, we believe good classifiers can inform mitigations for false clai
  
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• GoodRx illegally shared health data with tech giants to target ads, government alleges 

  01-02-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Telemedicine company GoodRx allegedly shared sensitive personal health information with Google, Facebook and other firms to target ads to users, according to a complaint filed by federal regulators on Wednesday. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged that GoodRx, a company that lets users compare drug prices and receive coupons, shared sensitive information about users’ prescriptions and health conditions with advertising platforms that allowed them to target ads to
  
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• Sports Desk: Wynton Bernard begins new chapter

  01-02-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the last two seasons, Wynton Bernard has been a fan-favorite for the Albuquerque Isotopes. He is now moving on however, as he has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Bernard joined the Sports Desk to talk about his next chapter and reflect on his time in Albuquerque.
  
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• Wings Over Cannon Air Show preparing to soar into the High Plains

  01-02-2023 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — Cannon Air Force Base is putting on for the community, with its first air show in five years."The last one was in 2018," said Colonel Terence Taylor, Commander of Cannon Air Force Base. "So we're excited to open up the base to the public, and put a lot of things on display for folks to see hopefully generate a lot of a lot of enthusiasm, you know, with respect to the air force and air power, but excited to put put put things on demo for the for the local communit
  
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• Worse at math, better at tech: How COVID-19 impacted learning

  01-02-2023 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The COVID-19 pandemic cost students about one-third of a school year's worth of knowledge and skills over the last three years, causing many to fall behind in math and reading, according to a study released this week.The stressors faced during learning remotely were not fixed as kids poured back into the classrooms, one of the researchers, Bastian Betthäuser, told The New York Times of the analysis of data from 15 middle- and high-income countries.  New Mexico scho
  
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• Controlled drop off for one APS school due to heavy law enforcement presence

  01-02-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to heavy law enforcement presence in the area, Barcelona Elementary School tweeted that they will be having a controlled drop off Wednesday morning. The school says the controlled drop off will be on the east side of the building. They say students will shelter in place once they get to school and APS police officers will be at the school. New Mexico may extend school year with help of 3 proposalsThe Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office tweeted Wednes
  
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• BCSO: Suspect in custody after SWAT situation in southwest Albuquerque

  01-02-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office tweeted Wednesday morning that there was a heavy law enforcement presence near the 2000 block of Barcelona Rd.BCSO says the incident resulted in a SWAT situation. Barcelona Rd. and La Junta Rd. were closed Wednesday morning.New Mexico may extend school year with help of 3 proposalBCSO says a SWAT team was called to the scene for an armed individual. They say the suspect was taken into custody and all lanes at Barce
  
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• Beyoncé announces 'Renaissance' 2023 world tour

  01-02-2023 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Get in formation, Beyoncé fans. The superstar is heading on tour.The 28-time Grammy winner made the announcement Wednesday morning via Instagram with a post captioned "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023."The world tour kicks off May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden, before more stops in Europe, the U.K. and Canada. Stateside shows begin July 12, in Philadelphia, ahead of tour dates in cities including Nashville, Chicago, NYC, Las Vegas, Tampa and Los Angeles, among more than a dozen oth
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers propose police reform bill

  01-02-2023 15:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lawmakers in New Mexico are pushing a bill that would change how officers use physical force. Senate Bill 252 is being called the Law Enforcement Officer Procedures Act. It's aimed at holding officers and departments accountable and building safe standards of interaction.Alec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shootingThe bill would create a standard for law enforcement in New Mexico, changing how officers handle situations before
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Physical force reform, Lowering voting age, Wintry mix south, Shortages improving, Shark Tank deal

  01-02-2023 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico may extend school year with help of 3 proposalsNew Mexico Marine held in custody until rape trialArrest made in Ponderosa school teacher murderNew video shows what happened during 2022 fatal police shootingFormer foster parent pleads guilty in sexual abuse case, will not serve jail timeAlec Baldwin & film staff formally charged in ‘Rust’ shootingTom Brady: ‘I’m retiring. For good.’Russian journalist sentenced for speaking out o
  
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• Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson among 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

  01-02-2023 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.This year’s nominees are:
  Kate BushSheryl CrowMissy ElliottIron MaidenJoy Division/New OrderCyndi LauperGeorge MichaelWillie NelsonRage Against the MachineSoundgardenThe SpinnersA Tribe Called QuestThe White StripesWarren Zevon
  Eight of the nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper
  
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• Wintry mix and freezing rain threat for southern New Mexico

  01-02-2023 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There is more fog and freezing fog in the east plains this morning, but most of the state is waking up to dry skies. The fog will dissipate by mid-morning, but clouds will move into eastern New Mexico throughout the day, while central and northwest NM will stay mostly sunny.Forecast Continues Below
  Ranking: Where does New Mexico rank among best, worst states for singles?Crime: New video shows what happened during 2022 fatal police shootingPodcasts: Are Albuque
  
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• Just how accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?

  01-02-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) - It's the time of year when America tunes in to see what the winter outlook will be from Pennsylvania's famous forecasting groundhog, but how many times has he been right?Every Feb. 2 since the 1880s, it has been a tradition to wake Meteorologist Hall of Famer Punxsutawney Phil from a stump on Gobbler's Knob at 7:25 a.m. EST to see his prediction on whether or not winter is almost over. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, then there will be six more weeks of
  
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• Tom Brady: 'I'm retiring. For good.'

  01-02-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced he will be retiring from football "for good" on Wednesday.
  Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL history and one of the greatest athletes in team sports — posted the announcement on social media Wednesday morning in a brief video lasting just under one minute.“Good morning guys. I'll get to the point right away," Brady said as the message begins. “I'm retiring. For good."Brady went on to t
  
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• 'Touring days ... ended': Ozzy Osbourne cancels 2023 European tour dates, cites injury

  01-02-2023 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  Hard rock legend Ozzy Osbourne announced the cancellation of his 2023 tour dates in the U.K. and continental Europe.Osbourne issued a statement early Wednesday saying damage to his spine suffered in an accident four years ago will prevent him from touring.“I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK t
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Education freedom accounts, mandatory 30-minute recess

  01-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Debates on education continue Wednesday, February 1 at the Roundhouse. Today, legislators will debate bills including mandatory recess and spending accounts for 'educational freedom.'Fighting for recessThink back to your school days. Are you one of the many whose favorite memories started on the playground?There's no shortage of research showing the benefits of giving kids recess. That's why Senate Bill 137 aims to require 30 minutes of unstructured recess
  
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• Quiz: Who Invented That? Famous Inventions by Black Scientists & Engineers

  01-02-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  February 1 is the start of Black History Month! How well do you about Black history? Take our quiz and test your knowledge of famous Black scientists and engineers.
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• Connecticut may exonerate accused witches centuries later

  01-02-2023 13:40 via krqe.com
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Decades before the infamous Salem witch trials in Massachusetts, Alse Young was killed at the gallows in Connecticut, becoming the first person on record to be executed in the American colonies for witchcraft.The Windsor town clerk registered the death on May 26, 1647, in a diary entry that read: “Alse Young was hanged.” Young was the first of nine women and two men executed by the colony of Connecticut for witchcraft over 15 years, a period dur
  
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• Biden administration wants credit card late fees slashed to $8

  01-02-2023 11:59 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Biden administration is set to propose a rule that would reduce credit card late fees from roughly to $30 to $8, saving consumers up to $9 billion annually, the White House announced on Wednesday.The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), along with other actions — like the White House urging Congress to pass a bill to crack down on entertainment, utility and travel fees that hit many consumers — will be announced in the fourth meeting o
  
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• Government probes complaints of parts flying off of Ford Explorers

  01-02-2023 11:57 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that windshield trim panels can fly off of Ford Explorers while they're traveling at highway speeds.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles. Ford recalls nearly 200,000 SUVs over fire hazardThe parts could hit the windshield of following vehicles or even a mo
  
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• High School basketball - Tuesday Jan 31 highlights

  01-02-2023 07:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High school basketball is in the middle of district play across the state. Here is a look at some district title contenders across the metro.In class 5A district one, Volcano Vista and Atrisco Heritage met in the Ring of Fire. The Hawks edged out their district rival 63-48.In class 4A, district five rivals St. Pius X and Highland met up inside the Hornet's nest. Highland went 3-0 against Pius last year, and the team kept the streak alive on Tuesday, winning
  
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• Wintry weather returns to southeast New Mexico Wednesday

  01-02-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A storm will bring freezing rain, rain, and snow chances to southern parts of New Mexico Wednesday into Thursday. Cold air will linger in the eastern part of the state for one more day.Bitterly cold air remains stalled across eastern New Mexico again today. While the fog has lifted, low clouds cover much of the eastern half of the state leaving it very cold. The rest of New Mexico is seeing only a few clouds with seasonable temperatures. A storm will pass south of
  
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• New Mexico may extend school year with help of 3 proposals

  01-02-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With New Mexico ranking at the bottom of the barrel in education for yet another year, state leaders are looking for solutions. One idea – adding time to the school year.The idea is getting mixed responses. The Public Education Department said more time learning could be part of the answer to New Mexico's student performance problems. Now, lawmakers are considering how that might work. St. Pius X High School now allowing 8th grade enrollment"I think that ther
  
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• Metro Detention Center says pay increase helping staff shortages

  01-02-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Nearly eight months after Bernalillo County's Metropolitan Detention Center declared a state of emergency over staffing, things are finally improving. "Just since the early summer we were at a 46% staff capacity and we're up to 54%. That's an 8% jump in less than half a year. That's fantastic. If we can keep up with that kind of growth, will be great," Larry Gallegos, the Communications Specialist for Bernalillo County said.
  While staffing of corrections off
  
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