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• New Mexico officials react to Biden's withdrawal announcement

  21-07-2024 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race.
  New Mexico officials released statements pertaining to the announcement. See them below:
  President Biden has devoted his life to serving the American people and putting working families first. I know President Biden, and I respect him, his character, and his strong leadership. There is no one like him. 
  President Biden accomplished what his predecessor could not &m
  
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• After Biden drops out of 2024 race, does Kamala Harris become the Democratic nominee? Not exactly

  21-07-2024 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, making him one of just a handful of presidents to end their reelection campaigns.
  “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote in a letter
  
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• Biden drops out: What happens next

  21-07-2024 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday, setting up a historic series of events in the months before the November election.The president endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to take over as the nominee after he announced his decision to step aside. His full support for her to be at the top of the ticket gives Democrats a clear successor with weeks to go before the convention, but her becoming the nominee is not inevitable.“Today I want to offer my fu
  
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• Woman stabbed, nearly thrown over railing at Florida airport: police

  21-07-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman is in critical condition after she was repeatedly stabbed at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, causing chaos in the terminal.The stabbing occurred around 11:33 p.m. on the fourth floor of Terminal J in International Arrivals.According to the Miami-Dade Police Department, a man repeatedly stabbed the woman and tried to throw her over the railing. The woman was able to escape and ran to the third floor where officers found her.Initially, police said
  
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• Police still looking for mother of newborn baby found in Texas dumpster

  21-07-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (KLBK) -- The Lubbock Police Department released a statement on Sunday after a newborn baby was found in a dumpster early Saturday morning near 4th Street and Cherry Avenue.LPD previously asked for the public's help in locating the mother of the baby that was found around 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Due to the status of the investigation, LPD said it will not comment on the health of the newborn at this time.
  A statement said authorities are grateful for the concern and support for the ba
  
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• Biden is one of few presidents to end a reelection campaign: Who were the others?

  21-07-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race, he becomes one of only a few past presidents who decided to end their campaign for reelection.Biden’s withdrawal, though, comes later than any previous incumbent candidate’s.In recent weeks, Biden had insisted he would continue his campaign despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. But after calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats, the president dropped out on Sunday, July 21 — less tha
  
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• Biden endorses Harris as Democratic nominee after ending his candidacy

  21-07-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden on Sunday endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party's nominee as he announced he would not seek reelection."My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term," he posted on the social platform X. "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made."
  "Today I wan
  
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• LIVE NOW: Biden drops out of the 2024 race: Now what happens?

  21-07-2024 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 race following calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats that he step aside to allow another candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the White House.Biden, in previous weeks, had insisted he would continue his campaign, despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. Primary ballots around the nation have already been cast, too, and the Democratic National Convention is ju
  
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• Biden drops out of the 2024 race: Now what happens?

  21-07-2024 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 race following calls from former supporters and high-ranking Democrats that he step aside to allow another candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the White House.Biden, in previous weeks, had insisted he would continue his campaign, despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. Primary ballots around the nation have already been cast, too, and the Democratic National Convention is ju
  
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• Biden withdraws from race in presidential earthquake

  21-07-2024 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, a stunning end to a 50-year-long political career that culminated in caving to pressure from fellow Democrats to end his bid for reelection, which never fully recovered from an abysmal debate performance on June 27.Biden, 81, announced Sunday he will no longer seek another four years in office after his physical and mental acuity were called into question following a prime-time debate in which he struggled to finish sentences, gave confused looks
  
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• Can more money buy happiness? Here's what the research says

  21-07-2024 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — When it comes to happiness, it turns out more money is better.New research shows millionaires and billionaires are “substantially and statistically significantly happier” than even those making over $500,000 a year.The findings, from Wharton senior fellow Matt Killingsworth, suggest the positive association between money and happiness continues far up the economic ladder, disputing previous studies that found money only buys happiness up to a certain level. Unive
  
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• Grizzly bear attacks man picking berries in Montana

  21-07-2024 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 72-year-old man picking huckleberries in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked in a surprise encounter and injured him badly enough that he had to be hospitalized, authorities said Friday.The man was alone on national forest land when the adult female charged him Thursday. He suffered significant injuries before killing the bear with a handgun, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said.The bear was likely reacting defensively to protect c
  
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• This email from Social Security is not a scam

  21-07-2024 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Social Security recipients are frequent scam targets, but an email sent to a large group of beneficiaries is legitimate, the agency says.
  The email notifies users of important changes to their accounts. It was sent to customers who created online accounts before Sept. 18, 2021. Those users had logins with "my Social Security" and need to transition to updated credentials with Login.gov.
  This is not a scam. After being contacted by Nexstar's WSYR, the Social Security A
  
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• National Ice Cream Day: A scoop into the deals

  21-07-2024 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — July 21 marks National Ice Cream Day, and many places are offering freebies and deals to celebrate the day.
  The day is actually a federally-recognized day, being formally recognized by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1984. In the proclamation, he officially set the third Sunday in July to be National Ice Cream Day, he also declared the entire month of July to be "National Ice Cream Month." What is blue moon ice cream supposed to taste like? It dependsEnough of the history, le
  
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• New Mexico National Guard rescues 12 people during Ruidoso flash flooding

  21-07-2024 17:45 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KLBK) -- The New Mexico National Guard on Sunday said it rescued at least a dozen people and two dogs during Saturday's flooding in Ruidoso. Photos and videos posted by residents on social media showed water over roadways and damaged homes in the area.
  The Village of Ruidoso said on Saturday evening the White Mountain Relief Center at 687 Hull Road was open for anyone that has been displaced by the flash flooding. Blue Hole closure in Santa Rosa affecting businesses"They have shel
  
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• 'Tragic accident': Utah football player found dead after apparent drowning

  21-07-2024 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  CACHE COUNTY, Utah (KTVX) — Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. has died in an apparent drowning in northern Utah, according to authorities.Shortly after 2 p.m. MT on Saturday, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said it was searching for a young man after he was seen diving from cliffs at Porcupine Reservoir and did not resurface. The reservoir is located about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and 40 miles south of the Idaho border.His body was found by a dive team at around 9
  
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• Can I get seasonal depression in the summer?

  21-07-2024 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – When the summer heat and humidity climb to unbearable levels, meteorologists, school administrators and government officials often discuss ways to stay cool – but what about the impact on our mental health?Heat records are being broken with regularity, and last year was no exception. During a brutal and deadly summer in 2023, July became the hottest month ever recorded with modern equipment.“This July was not just warmer than any previous July – it was the war
  
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• Could the CrowdStrike global tech crash happen again? A former Microsoft executive weighs in 

  21-07-2024 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Businesses, governments, and airlines across the world experienced hours-long disruptions on Friday after a widespread technology outage caused by a faulty software update. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to thousands of companies around the world, says the problem occurred when it deployed a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The outage was not caused by a security incident or cyberattack, CrowdStrike said.  W
  
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• ‘MAGA’ wasn’t Trump’s first slogan idea, and 3 more things to know about the phrase

  21-07-2024 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For nearly a decade, the term "MAGA" has been associated with former president Donald Trump and his campaign. He isn’t the first Republican or politician to run on “making America great again,” however. It’s well-documented that Ronald Reagan, dubbed "The Great Communicator," used the slogan during his 1980 presidential campaign. The economy was in rough shape at the time, with Americans only just resurfacing from a period of stagflation, or a mix o
  
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• Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

  21-07-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - High school sports teams start practices soon in what has been an extremely hot summer in much of the country. Now, before they hit the field, is the time for athletes to start slowly and safely building up strength and stamina.Studies have found that the greatest risk of heat illness occurs in the first two weeks of team practices, while players’ bodies are still getting used to the physical exertion and the heat. Being physically ready to start in
  
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• United draws at home against Birmingham

  21-07-2024 06:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time this season, New Mexico United did not win a league game at home. The black and yellow ended its winning streak with a 1-1 draw against Birmingham Legion FC on Saturday night.After a scoreless first half, United went on to create some chances in the final 45. The only goal that came from it was in the 60th minute from Sergio Rivas.After plenty of failed opportunities to put the game away, Birmingham was able to create something of its
  
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• Waste plagues Albuquerque-area drainage ditches

  21-07-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After an intense bought of rain in recent weeks, a different kind of issue has cropped up in Albuquerque: trash building up in drainage ditches.With rain comes run-off, but not the type you may traditionally think of. All across the city, there is trash in drainage ditches.Roosevelt County announces upgrades planned with ‘Clean and Beautiful’ grant fundsThe drainage ditch by I-40 and Galbadon is no stranger to the issue. It's right up against a b
  
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• Former APS teacher, board speak on delayed retirement applications

  21-07-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) teacher has waited months to receive money from her retirement plan through the state. She said things are now looking up after receiving paperwork this week to move the process forward."I felt a deep sense of relief," said Sarah MacKenzie, a former teacher with APS.MacKenzie worked for the district for 21 years. Back in March, she started paperwork to receive retirement payments through New Mexico's Education Retire
  
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• University of New Mexico Health System provides first-time sleep apnea device surgery

  21-07-2024 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For those who struggle with lack of sleep, the University of New Mexico Health System is providing a new way to treat sleep apnea.High blood pressure, heart, and lung issues are just some of the impacts of sleep apnea, a condition where people have trouble breathing while they sleep.“There's been a device for many years called a CPAP that many people are familiar, which is a positive pressure device that a 'not-surgical' treatment, but some people
  
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• Flooding cancels Ruidoso Downs races

  21-07-2024 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KRQE) – Flooding in Ruidoso has, once again, forced a horse track to cancel their races.The Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino has canceled the final five races on Saturday. On Sunday, the scheduled races have been canceled while they repair and clean up.
  Officials said management will determine if the races can be rescheduled.
  
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• Volcano Vista hosts first-ever all-girls wrestling camp

  21-07-2024 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Volcano Vista has routinely held annual wrestling camps for young athletes in the state. The goal is to keep kids active and provide affordable opportunities for kids to be coached by some of the biggest names in the sport. For the first time, Volcano held its first camp exclusively for girls.As girls wrestling continues to grow in numbers nationwide, camp organizers wanted to ensure the next generation has a local network where they can feel encouraged and
  
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• Handlers show off dogs at Bernalillo County 4-H fair

  21-07-2024 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) --Bernalillo County's 4-H club hosted a dog fair on Saturday at Expo New Mexico. Contestants showed off how well their dogs follow commands. The show is a culmination of a year's worth of hard work and constant training.
  4-H prides itself on teaching the next generation agriculture and farming, and taking care of dogs is a big part of that. The president of the 4-H Board said the judges are strict, and winning is harder than it may seem. New Mexico State Polic
  
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• Heavy rain causes flash flood warnings across parts of New Mexico

  21-07-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  Very active weather has moved into New Mexico this afternoon. Storms will continue to drift off to the south and southwest as they continue to develop through this evening. Storms are capable of very heavy rain. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of New Mexico through Sunday night as well for a large portion of the state. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued as well for the South Fork and Salt Fire burn scars and surrounding areas. Burn scar flash flooding continues to be the biggest concern t
  
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• Albuquerque crew extinguishes RV fire

  21-07-2024 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to an RV fire in the North Valley on Saturday.
  Crews responded to the area of Phoenix and 3rd Street just before noon. Video shows flames engulfing the vehicle, but firefighters said the fire was contained to the RV.Seatbelt traffic stop turns into drug bust, NMSP reportsCrews got control of the flames in under 15 minutes.Nothing was found inside the vehicle, and no one was injured in the incident. AFR has not sai
  
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• How to safely eat your deli meat as CDC investigates deadly listeria outbreak

  21-07-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they're advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced deli meat unless it's recooked at home to be steaming hot.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn't mandate a food recall as of early Saturday, because it remains unclear what specific products have been contaminated with the bacteria now blamed for two de
  
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• Albuquerque mother enters plea deal after baby dies with meth in system

  21-07-2024 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a year after police said an Albuquerque mother was responsible for her four-month-old daughter, court documents show she has now agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors.
  According to court records, officers responded to a home in northeast Albuquerque to reports of an infant not breathing. They said, when they arrived, the child's mother, identified as Christina Bennett, refused to give the infant to medical personnel.Seatbelt traffic stop turn
  
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