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• Jacksonville Dollar General shooting: Multiple people killed

  26-08-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Multiple people were fatally shot Saturday inside a Jacksonville, Florida, Dollar General store, the city's mayor has told a television station.Mayor Donna Deegan told WJXT “there are a number of fatalities” inside the store but didn't give a precise number. Numerous police officers are in the area near Edward Waters University, a small historically Black university.“This is unacceptable,” Deegan told the station. “One shoot
  
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• Florida Dollar General shooting: 3 Black people killed by white man in hate crime

  26-08-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A white man fatally shot three people inside a Jacksonville, Florida, Dollar General store on Saturday in a predominately Black neighborhood in an attack that the local sheriff called “racially motivated.” The shooter then killed himself.“He hated black people,” Sheriff T.K. Waters told a news conference. “There is absolutely no evidence the shooter is part of any larger group.”Waters said the shooter, who was in his 20s, used a
  
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• Costco offering refunds on Kirkland vodka following complaints over taste, smell

  26-08-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Costco has removed multiple lots of its popular Kirkland-brand vodka from shelves amid allegations that the spirit is leaving a bad taste in customers’ mouths.In an email sent to customers last week (and shared to Reddit), Costco admitted that recent batches of Kirkland Signature American Vodka sold between June 12 and Aug. 10, 2023, did not meet the company's standards for quality.“It has come to our attention that the taste profile of units marked with certain lot
  
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• What is Stockholm syndrome? It started 50 years ago with a bank robbery

  26-08-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  STOCKHOLM (AP) — It's a common term these days, deployed to describe the bond that victims of kidnappings or hostage situations sometimes develop with their captors: “Stockholm syndrome.” And it got its name 50 years ago this week, during a failed bank robbery in Sweden's capital.In this photo released by police, three of the four hostages and bank robber Clark Olofsson, standing right, are seen in a bank in Stockholm, Sweden, Aug. 27, 1973, shortly before the gunmen
  
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• Cities with the highest rates of depression

  26-08-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Depression has taken an increasingly firm grip on Americans' lives over the past decade, with both self-reported lifetime and current depression rates among U.S. adults increasing each year—and hitting a high in 2023—according to Gallup poll data. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly worsened the nation's overall mental health, with the rate of elevated depressive episodes increasing from 27.8% at the beginning of the pandemic to 32.8% in 2021, a longitudinal stu
  
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• Cities with the highest rates of obesity

  26-08-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The U.S. has the highest rate of obesity in adults in the developed world, according to the Global Obesity Observatory. Still, obesity rates worldwide have increased over the past several decades, with the World Health Organization reporting most people live in countries where starvation and malnutrition kill fewer people than obesity.A common, though decreasingly used, measure of obesity is body mass index. This calculation uses a person's height and weight to ro
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 2

  26-08-2023 07:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The second week of New Mexico high school football had a full slate on games on Friday. Plenty of teams played through rain and lightning, while others either called the game early or postponed it. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekIn a rematch of the highest scoring state championship game in New Mexico history, La Cueva made the trip to Lightning Bolt Stadium to take on Cleveland. The Storm edged out the Bears
  
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• Asteroids named after 2 Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists

  26-08-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Two asteroids have been named after two Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists for their research on planetary defense.The International Astronomical Union named them "Wendy Caldwell" and "Plesko." The asteroids were found in the asteroid belt. One of them is around the size of Espanola.Story continues below:Crime: APD: Fourth teen arrested for drive-by shooting that killed five-year-old girlAlbuquerque: Video: Aftermath of fatal crash involving MDC
  
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• 'It's killing us': Community members frustrated about Bridge Boulevard construction

  26-08-2023 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ongoing road construction has people who live near the Five Points intersection on Bridge Boulevard fed up. They shared their frustrations during a public meeting Thursday night.
  "That's killing the businesses as it is. I have two businesses in construction, it's killing us because we have no parking," said Maclor Chavez, a resident and business owner in the construction area, at the meeting.Neighbors, City clash over reach of encampment patrols near Ga
  
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• Thousands of Albuquerque Public Schools athletic events will be streamed online this year

  26-08-2023 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – High school football is back across the metro, but instead of watching from the sidelines, this season there's a new way to watch from the comfort of your own home.
  Dozens of cameras, including one at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, are now live. "We have (cameras) at the 13 high schools, and every one of their gyms, softball fields, baseball fields, and then the three football stadiums, Community, Wilson, Milne," said Darren Thomas, the CEO of Game Vision.Sto
  
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• Motorcyclist dies, pedestrian hurt in crash on Central Avenue at Chama Street

  26-08-2023 05:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to a deadly crash on Central Avenue and Chama Street NE Friday night.The crash involved a motorcycle and a pedestrian, police said. The motorcyclist died on the scene and the pedestrian was taken to University of New Mexico Hospital in critical condition.Police blocked off the area to investigate around 8:45 p.m.. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Albuquerque crash kills motorcycle rider, hurts pedestrian on Friday night

  26-08-2023 05:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities responded to a crash in Albuquerque on Friday evening. It involved a fatality.Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said the Traffic Unit was called to a crash near the intersection of Central Ave NE and Chama St NE. They believe a stolen motorcycle was heading west on Central at a high rate of speed while two pedestrians were crossing the street from south to north.Story continues below:Crime: APD: Fourth teen arrested for drive-by shooting t
  
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• APD: Anti-shoplifting operation leads to dozens of arrests

  26-08-2023 04:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said in the last month its anti-shoplifting operation led to 83 arrests and 18 criminal summons. That includes Andrew Niiha, who is accused of stealing a slow cooker from Kohl's at Coronado Center Thursday. Police said security caught him stealing before. Video: Albuquerque Police arrest 2 men accused of stealing alcohol from WalgreensDetectives are working to see if they can charge him under the new state law that adds up t
  
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• Friend of River of Lights hit-and-run suspect returns to witness stand

  26-08-2023 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After days of delay in key witness testimony, prosecutors brought Edgar Casas back to the stand Friday in Sergio Almanza's trial tied to the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya during the River of Lights in 2021.Casas, a friend of Almanza, continued to testify without any of the concerns of a mistrial that came up earlier this week. Prosecutors need Casas' testimony to convince the jury that Almanza was reportedly drinking
  
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• Video: Albuquerque Police arrest 2 men accused of stealing alcohol from Walgreens

  26-08-2023 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  Lapel video shows Albuquerque Police officers arresting 2 men accused of stealing from Walgreens. Aug. 23, 2023. (Credit: Albuquerque Police Department)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two men who are accused of stealing alcohol from a Walgreens on Coors Boulevard.APD posted lapel video on Facebook Friday that showed officers detaining Jacob Salas and Amar Alwishah on a city bus Wednesday. Police said two men matching their description stole n
  
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• What should you do if your car has flood damage?

  26-08-2023 03:19 via krqe.com
  
  (KDVR) — Flooding never seems like a problem — at least until your car gets stuck in a foot of water and you can't get out. But sometimes flooding is unavoidable.If you get stuck on a flooded roadway, you should take action immediately.Monsoon storm chances continue through the weekendWhat to do if your car has flood damageWhen it comes to flood damage, State Farm has some tips for what you should do.1. Don't start the car
  Starting the car might get water in your engine. By not start
  
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• Green Day releases 'Nimrod' shirt with Trump mugshot to raise money for Maui

  26-08-2023 03:03 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) — Four-time Grammy-winning rock band Green Day has released a limited edition "Nimrod" shirt with the mugshot of former Pres. Donald Trump to raise money for those impacted by the Maui wildfires.
  The band posted the shirt on Instagram, which features the Trump mugshot with a yellow "nimrod." sticker over his face, in the same style as the album cover of the band's 1997 album of the same name.Trump returns to site formerly known as Twitter, posts his mug shot shortly after Georgia su
  
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• New Mexico governor demands changes to make horse racing drug-free

  26-08-2023 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico’s governor is demanding that horse racing regulators make immediate changes to address the use of performance-enhancing drugs at the state’s tracks and that they consult with Kentucky, California, and New York on best practices to ensure drug-free racing.In a letter sent Thursday to the New Mexico Racing Commission, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pointed to the recent deaths of seven horses at Ruidoso Downs. The track will host the All Am
  
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• 'Bless Me, Ultima' movie available to stream on Hulu

  26-08-2023 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The movie version of "Bless Me, Ultima," based on the book by New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya, is now streaming on Hulu."Bless Me, Ultima" is a coming-of-age story set in World War II and centers on a boy and the curandera who becomes his protector and mentor. New Mexico theaters offer $4 tickets for National Cinema DayThe book was first published in 1972 and is considered an essential piece of Chicano literature. The movie was released in 2013.Anaya died in 2020 a
  
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• Biden on Trump mug shot: ‘Handsome guy’

  26-08-2023 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Biden on Friday chimed in on former President Trump's mug shot, saying his top political rival is a "handsome guy" after he was booked in Fulton County, Ga.When asked about the mug shot, Biden told reporters, “I did see it on television. Handsome guy.”Trump on Thursday evening surrendered to Georgia authorities after being charged on 13 counts related to seeking to overturn the state’s 2020 election. He took a mug shot, making him the first for
  
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• Neighbors, City clash over reach of encampment patrols near Gateway Center

  26-08-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been billed as a keystone in helping fix problems around homelessness in Albuquerque. But ever since the City of Albuquerque announced the Gateway Center project, people who live nearby say human waste, tent cities, needles, and people sleeping in the street have ramped up near their homes. Several people living near the new overnight shelter told KRQE they asked for the city's attention. And while the city did agree to help, neighbors argue the he
  
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• Los Alamos road closed for water main repair, planned for Monday

  26-08-2023 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – North Road in Los Alamos is set to temporarily close for water line repairs. The road is closed to through traffic near the road's intersection with Sycamore Street and 42nd Street. Advocates worry about Mexican gray wolf populationIf you need to drive to the Quemazon area, you'll need to use Diamond Drive. Los Alamos public utilities officials say repairs are scheduled for Monday, August 28.Residents between Diamond Drive and North Road will likely have thei
  
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• Local business worries as Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe heads to auction

  26-08-2023 00:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe is going up for auction. The mall has been standing for 30 years, but business closures over the years have left the mall more than 50-percent vacant. Now some locals are concerned for its future.Story continues below:Crime: APD: Fourth teen arrested for drive-by shooting that killed five-year-old girlAlbuquerque: Video: Aftermath of fatal crash involving MDC corrections officerCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico
  
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• NASA's new space probe to see Earth air pollution releases first images

  26-08-2023 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has just released the first images from the TEMPO instrument. The space-based probe is designed to capture images of air pollution with a resolution good enough to identify individual cities and neighborhoods.The first images, which show nitrogen dioxide density in the troposphere on August 2, 2023, are just a sample of what the instrument can do. But those images reveal that researchers may soon have
  
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• Albuquerque Community Safety to offer 24/7 service for the first time starting Saturday

  26-08-2023 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the city's newer departments, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), which helps take the load of non-emergency calls away from police and fire, is getting more involved.Starting this weekend, ACS will launch a full 24/7 service for the first time.
  Story continues below:Crime: APD: Fourth teen arrested for drive-by shooting that killed five-year-old girlAlbuquerque: Video: Aftermath of fatal crash involving MDC corrections officerCommunity: What’s
  
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• Hundreds of APD officers graduate 5th Detective Academy

  26-08-2023 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department graduated its fifth Detective Academy Class on Friday. Over 200 officers were in the group."One of APD's strengths is the amount of training made available to our officers so that they can get the skills needed to grow in their career with us, as well as to protect the residents of Albuquerque," said Chief Harold Medina. "This academy gives detectives the hands-on practice that they need to build good investigations and incr
  
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