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• Photos from the 2023 Oscars: red carpet, ceremony, and more

  12-03-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  US actress and singer Sofia Carson attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)US actress Sofia Carson attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)Brendan Fraser attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, Cal
  
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• Photos from the 2023 Oscars 'red' carpet

  12-03-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  Hollywood's biggest night kicked off Sunday afternoon with a spectacular red (actually champagne) carpet event.The biggest stars in film gathered in Los Angeles ahead of the 2023 Oscars, with all eyes set on who wore what and who wore it best.Academy Award nominee Brendan Fraser, style icon Vanessa Hudgens, and Oscars performer Sofia Carson were among the first big names to walk the carpet.US actress Sofia Carson attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Californi
  
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• Pair charged in 2021 Albuquerque robbery-turned-murder

  12-03-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people have been charged for a 2021 murder. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said his death was a robbery gone wrong.According to APD, Jeffrey Contreras, 27, and Samantha Shull, 34, set up a man to rob him in the 8600 block of Zuni Road on February 10, 2021. They stated the pair admitted to fleeing from Roswell to Albuquerque because Contreras was wanted for a Roswell homicide that happened on February 5, 2021. On February 6, the pair arrived in Albuq
  
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• Pair charged in 2021 Albuquerque murder

  12-03-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people have been charged for a 2021 murder. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said his death was a robbery gone wrong.According to APD, Jeffrey Contreras, 27, and Samantha Shull, 34, set up a man to rob him in the 8600 block of Zuni Road on February 10, 2021. They stated the pair admitted to fleeing from Roswell to Albuquerque because Contreras was wanted for a Roswell homicide that happened on February 5, 2021. On February 6, the pair arrived in Albuq
  
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• 1 hospitalized in Bernalillo County deputy-involved shooting

  12-03-2023 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputy was involved in a shooting, the agency said. It happened early Sunday morning.According to BCSO, they were called to the 200 block of Atrisco Vista Boulevard for a disturbance. A woman at the scene told deputies a man was inside a home and armed. Visitors say Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza needs upkeepThe man allegedly fired toward the deputies, and one deputy shot the suspect in response.No deputies were i
  
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• 8 dead after 2 suspected smuggling boats overturn near San Diego

  12-03-2023 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - Eight people are dead after two suspected migrant smuggling boats overturned off the coast of San Diego overnight, authorities said.Lifeguards responded to an area near Black's Beach after a Spanish-speaking woman on one of the panga-style boats called 911 around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokeswoman Mónica Muñoz.
  The woman reported two vessels, one carrying eight people and another carrying approximately 15, had overturne
  
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• NASA identifies new asteroid that could impact Earth in 2046

  12-03-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office announced it has been tracking a new asteroid that could potentially hit Earth on Valentine's Day in 2046.Although NASA said there is a "very small chance" of impact, orbit analysts will continue to watch the asteroid named 2023 DW.
  "Often when new objects are first discovered, it takes several weeks of data to reduce the uncertainties and adequately predict their orbits years into the future," NASA's Asteroid Watch tweeted. Giant
  
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• Giant seaweed blob twice the width of the US takes aim at Florida

  12-03-2023 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Marine scientists are tracking a 5,000-mile-wide seaweed bloom that is so large, it can be seen from space.
  These sargassum blooms are nothing new, but scientists say this one could be the largest in history. At last check, it was heading toward Florida's Gulf coast.
  The thick mat of algae drifts between the Atlantic coast of Africa and the Gulf of Mexico, providing habitat for marine life and absorbing carbon dioxide, but it can also wreak havoc when when it gets closer to
  
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• New study on monkeys using stone tools raises questions about evolution

  12-03-2023 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Monkeys in modern-day Thai forests create stone artifacts uncannily similar to those crafted by early humans — challenging the established narrative of human cultural evolution. A new study published on Friday in Science Advances suggests the possibility that a critical hallmark of human tool use happened by accident — potentially blurring the line between tool use by early humans and our primate relatives. The Thai monkeys p
  
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• Spring break: What to know about Mexico's 'do not travel' warnings

  12-03-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - March is here, which means many Americans are planning spring break trips. Ahead of the busy travel season, the U.S. Department of State is warning about visiting certain vacation hotspots, especially in Mexico.
  Last month, the State Department issued a Level 4 "do not travel" warning for many parts of Mexico. As of March 9, many of those warnings remain in place. That includes the Guerrero state due to crime, and five states due to crime and kidnapping: Colima, Michoacan, Sinaloa, T
  
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• What are the limits of presidential power to forgive student loans? A constitutional law expert answers 5 questions

  12-03-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - There’s about US$430 billion on the line for 40 million people in the Supreme Court’s upcoming decisions on student debt forgiveness.But for President Joe Biden, the extent of the executive branch’s power is also at stake.In August 2022, Biden announced that the U.S. Department of Education would cancel federal student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year. The plan was designed to blunt the continuing financial h
  
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• Are we in a recession? Will there be a downturn in 2023? Economists weigh in

  12-03-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – To put it very unscientifically, the economy right now is weird. Major tech companies keep announcing layoffs, but unemployment claims fall week after week. The cost of just about everything is way up, but Americans haven't really stopped spending and tightened their belts. Meanwhile, the Fed has signaled it plans to raise its benchmark interest rate again to deal with stubbornly high inflation.Is this what we call a recession? Or is it about to become one? We asked economists
  
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• Police: Stalker kills woman, husband in Seattle-area home

  12-03-2023 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — A longhaul truck driver from Texas who became obsessed with a software engineer in Washington state after meeting her through a social media chatroom app killed her, her husband and himself after stalking them for months, police said.Zohreh Sadeghi, 33, and her husband, Mohammad Milad Naseri, 35, were shot to death in their suburban Seattle home by Ramin Khodakaramrezaei, 38, according to Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe. He said officers spent a week trying to serve
  
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• Everything to know about the Oscars tonight

  12-03-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars, including when they are, where to watch the live show and this year’s controversies.___WHEN ARE THE OSCARS?The Oscars will be held Sunday, March 1
  
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• Everything to know about the Oscars 2023

  12-03-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Oscars, including when they are, where to watch the live show and this year’s controversies.___WHEN ARE THE OSCARS?The Oscars will be held Sunday, March 1
  
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• As March Madness looms, growth in legalized sports betting may pose a threat to college athletes

  12-03-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - When March Madness begins on March 14, 2023, it’s a sure bet that millions of Americans will be making wagers on the annual college basketball tournament.The American Gaming Association estimates that in 2022, 45 million people - or more than 17% of American adults – planned to wager US$3.1 billion on the NCAA tournament. That makes it one of the nation’s most popular sports betting events, alongside contests such as the Kentuc
  
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• Are electric cars really better for the environment?

  12-03-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- The U.S. transportation sector is in the midst of an aggressive push to replace fossil fuels and the internal combustion engine with renewable energy and zero emissions electric vehicles.
  Government incentives have recently been updated to encourage not only the sale of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), but increased domestic production of battery packs, electric motors, and EV charging stations. While the desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change is a
  
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• Unlocking secrets of the honeybee dance language – bees learn and culturally transmit their communication skills

  12-03-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The Greek historian Herodotus reported over 2,000 years ago on a misguided forbidden experiment in which two children were prevented from hearing human speech so that a king could discover the true, unlearned language of human beings.Scientists now know that human language requires social learning and interaction with other people, a property shared with multiple animal languages. But why should humans and other animals need to learn a language instead of
  
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• The most popular cars people are financing in every state

  12-03-2023 12:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Last year, Americans in almost every state took out loans to purchase SUVs and trucks more than any other type of vehicle, further confirming their desire for greater comfort and prominence on the road.This is according to Experian, which analyzed its auto financing data for January through September 2022 to find the five most popular cars people financed in each state. States are listed in alphabetical order and vehicles are listed in descending order of popularity.Consume
  
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• Volcano Vista wins back-to-back state championships

  12-03-2023 07:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Volcano Vista Hawks proved to be the best high school basketball team in New Mexico yet again. Volcano Completed a 29-1 season with a 43-31 victory over Sandia in the boys 5A state championship on Saturday. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsWhile the Matadors jumped out to an early lead, Sandia struggled to find an offensive groove for much of the game. The first quarter shooting gave Sandia a lead that defense held on to as Volcano Vista als
  
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• Dozens of doctors show up at Roundhouse to urge passing of malpractice bill

  12-03-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With just a week left in the legislative session, New Mexico doctors are making their voices heard. Dozens showed up at the Roundhouse, calling on lawmakers to pass a bill they say would save their practices after that bill got stalled in committee. Agriculture funds granted to NMSU Native groupOn Saturday, nearly 75 doctors showed up to support a bill they said would keep doctors in the state.        A law taking effect Janu
  
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• Businesses could get up to $50k through ABQ Tourism Grant Program

  12-03-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands of dollars are up for grabs as part of a new tourism initiative. The goal of Visit Albuquerque's new grant program is to help locals build their businesses while also adding more excitement and revenue to the area.
  "To have a grant that's available to us that we can then turn around and pour back into our community is super exciting," said Co-Owner of New Nuevo, Arlene Espinoza-Armijo.Agriculture funds granted to NMSU Native groupNew Nuevo, a
  
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• Fort Sumner/House snaps Magdalena win streak for state title

  12-03-2023 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are officially no more unbeaten high school basketball teams in New Mexico. The Fort Sumner/House Foxes ended the Magdalena Steers' win streak by taking the 1A state championship 45-43. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe Steers found themselves in unfamiliar territory early as the Foxes controlled the pace and set the tone with some big three point shots. From then on, FS/H was in the drivers seat and focused on slowing down the Magdalena off
  
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• Los Ranchos Art Market welcomes visitors on windy Saturday

  12-03-2023 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, locals braved windy weather to check out some art. The event was part of a reoccurring market.Visitors gathered at 6718 Rio Grande Boulevard NW in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque for the Los Ranchos Art Market. The market is held from January to April every second and fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Part of Bandelier National Monument will close for months, NPS saysThe event featured vendors selling art, crafts, and even food items. Live
  
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• Agriculture funds granted to NMSU Native group

  12-03-2023 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) at NMSU is set to receive a portion of $12 million. The funds are meant to support Native American farmers and ranchers.The Native American Agricultural Fund (NAAF) is working to provide multiple services, including agricultural education, business training, and access to capital. Albuquerque Inspector General: Buying turf for Rio Rancho Events Center violated state rules“Thanks to the NAAF award, we are ex
  
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• Albuquerque Academy wins first championship in 29 years

  12-03-2023 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Academy won six straight basketball titles from 1988-1994 but has not lifted the blue trophy since. The championship drought finally ended on Saturday as the Chargers defeated Hope Christian 70-39. 2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe Chargers dominated the entire game and proved why they deserved to be called the top team in class 4A. Led by Joe Jack's 27 points, AA had three players score in double-figures including AJ Rivera (17) and K
  
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• UNM selected as location to study pedestrian safety

  12-03-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) has been selected for a pedestrian safety center. Funds for the center are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Visitors say Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza needs upkeepUNM was picked as a location for a new center to study how to reduce traffic fatalities. They'll receive $2 million a year for five years for the project.Civil engineers are leading the project to find ways to improve pedestrian and bicyclist
  
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• Hobbs Lady Eagles crowned champions of 5A

  12-03-2023 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the 4th year in a row, Hobbs and Volcano Vista met up for the girls 5A basketball championship. After losing the previous two years, the Eagles said enough was enough and led for all but the first 36 seconds en route to a 52-45 victory.2023 state basketball tournament bracketsThe Eagles said they came into the game with a chip on their shoulder as they felt like they hadn't gotten the respect they deserved all season. By the end of the game they sure ear
  
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