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• More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles recalled due to listeria concerns

  19-10-2024 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — More than 500 varieties of frozen waffles sold across the United States and Canada are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the FDA announced on Friday.Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA said. Coca-Cola recalls ‘zero sugar’ lemonade after it’s found to contain full sugarThe waffles were manufactured by Oak B
  
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• Maher: October surprise wont 'save us' from second Trump term

  19-10-2024 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — With Election Day just shy of two weeks away, comedian and TV personality Bill Maher urged Democrats on Friday to stop waiting for an "October surprise.""Democrats need to stop thinking an October surprise is going to save us from a second Trump term," he said Friday on "Real Time with Bill Maher," referencing an event that could take place to influence the election.Beside him on screen, a front-page photo of Newsweek with the words "October Surprise" on a picture of former Pr
  
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• Utah court allows Australian student to play high school football after lawsuit filed

  19-10-2024 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — An international student who filed a discrimination lawsuit earlier this month has been allowed to play on his high school's football team after the court said there is "a strong likelihood" the rule is unconstitutional.Zachary Szymakowski is an Australian student attending Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah, on an F-1 visa. According to court documents, the Utah High School Activities Association enacted a rule earlier this year students with F-1
  
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• Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us

  19-10-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — We’re just a couple of weeks away from the end of daylight saving time, the back half of a twice-a-year practice the U.S. has observed for decades.The country has had a back-and-forth relationship with the seasonal changing of the clocks, with recent polls showing a consistent desire among Americans to do away with the practice altogether. Whether the U.S. should observe permanent daylight time or permanent standard time will depend on who you ask. A May 2024 Yo
  
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• These are America's most haunted historic hotels, according to new list

  19-10-2024 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — The average traveler looking for a hotel may hope for a room with a view, but come the spooky season, maybe you would prefer a room with a boo.Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently released its 2024 Most Haunted Hotels of America list. On it are places where "generations of staff and guests pass along the tales of spectral Revolutionary War soldiers, the smoky silhouettes of U.S. presidents, the melancholy sp
  
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• Indiana 3-year-old scratched by monkey inside Walmart

  19-10-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  BEDFORD, Ind. (WXIN) — A 3-year-old is recovering after being scratched this week by a monkey inside a central Indiana Walmart store.The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday afternoon inside the Walmart Supercenter in Bedford, Indiana. Local police responded to the incident.Bedford Police Chief Terry Moore confirmed Friday that a 3-year-old was scratched by a 16-year-old Java Macaque monkey at Walmart. Chief Moore said that the parents of the child declined medical treatment at the sc
  
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• Why are teens on TikTok trying to dress like the Menendez brothers?

  19-10-2024 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Nobody probably expected 2024 to be a big year for the Menendez Brothers. In addition to becoming the subject of a controversial Netflix true crime series, the introduction of new evidence could lead to a re-consideration of their convictions.
  The brothers, Lyle and Erik, were convicted of the brutal murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, who were shot multiple times inside their Beverly Hills home on August 20, 1989. The pair were arrested in 1990 after Erik confes
  
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• Man's 'bear attack' death was actually 'vicious' murder, Montana sheriff says

  19-10-2024 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — A man's death that was previously reported as a bear attack is now being investigated by Montana authorities as a homicide.On Oct. 12, the body of 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem, of Belgrade, was discovered inside a tent in the wilderness north of Big Sky in Gallatin County. According to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, a caller found the grisly scene of Kjersem's death, initially believing the man had been the victim of a bear attack. Video shows officers relocating mountain lio
  
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• Why is a Twix called a 'Twix'?

  19-10-2024 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Ask any trick-or-treater what’s inside a Twix bar, and they’d be quick to respond with the answer: chocolate, caramel and a couple of long cookies.But ask those same kids what “Twix” actually means, and they might be a bit baffled. Which is your state's favorite Halloween candy?The Twix bar, somewhat confusingly, debuted as the Raider bar when it was launched in the U.K. in 1967. A little over a decade later, Mars introduced the very same bar as a Twix t
  
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• Where is the 'best restroom' in the U.S.? In a Utah gas station

  19-10-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) - Maverik often advertises itself as "Adventure's First Stop" - but now it can say it's home to "America's Best Restroom" too.A Maverik gas station in Salt Lake City won the 23rd annual "America's Best Restroom" contest — a yearly contest put on by Cintas, which offers restroom restocking supplies, among other cleaning products. Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?Maverik's submission photos featured its "sparkling fixtures, spacious stalls and fresh amenitie
  
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• Can I vote for the president online?

  19-10-2024 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – With Election Day just over two weeks away, you may be wondering if you are able to cast your ballot from the comfort of your own home.While it would be convenient to vote online, that right is only available for a select group of people. The majority of voters can only vote in-person or by absentee/mail-in ballot.However, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act allows military service members and their family members who are stationed overseas or awa
  
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• Heavy rain, mountain snow continues through the weekend

  19-10-2024 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system has been bringing rain and snow to parts of New Mexico overnight. More heavy rain and mountain snow will continue through the weekend.
  It has been a very rainy night for parts of New Mexico, with heavy rain falling especially in northern parts of the state. That rain has been switching over to snow above about 8,000', with snow accumulations in Red River and Angel Fire. There is also snow on the ground around I-40 and the Continental Divide in western New Mexico. A Winter Weather
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 9

  19-10-2024 08:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Only a few weeks remain in the regular season and teams are building playoff résumés. Here is a look at week 9 of Friday Night Football.West Mesa: 7 — Sandia: 41Eldorado: 21 — Albuquerque High: 6Game of the Week
  In a matchup of two top-10 teams that are unbeaten in 6A district 1, Rio Rancho hosted Volcano Vista. The Hawks soared to a 33-0 win."The score I'm pleased with," said Volcano Vista head coach Chad Wallin. The guys up front on the
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 9

  19-10-2024 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in a match-up to determine who was the toughest on the field that week. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football and named a New Mexico Ford Dealers Built Tough Team. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes gets bragging rights on being the Built Tough Team for the week! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Friday at 11 p.m. during the New Mexico F
  
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• Old tunes live longer thanks to Albuquerque music-centered group

  19-10-2024 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a blast from the past: a physical form of music that you need a special turntable to even play it.The founder of Albuquerque 78 Spinners talks about how he's changing the way young people listen to music.A group of musicians and collectors gather to listen to old-timey tunes every month at the house of the man behind it all.Story continues below
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• Storm bringing rain, snow moves through New Mexico this weekend

  19-10-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Our first storm system of fall is moving into New Mexico today. Heavy rain, severe storms, and mountain snow will move in through the weekend.High winds developed Friday across the western half of New Mexico, ahead of our first fall storm of the season. Wind gusts have been recorded at over 50 mph in Albuquerque, causing areas of blowing dust. Isolated showers, a couple thunderstorms, and mountain snow also moved through the state today. A strong cold front will is moving across the state tonigh
  
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• Bryan Cranston reflects on ad campaign asking New Mexicans to stop littering

  19-10-2024 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston is teaming up with the state for a recent campaign, bringing back his iconic character to urge New Mexicans to stop littering."We're telling a story in this. We're saying that, 'Look. This is a beautiful, beautiful state,'” said Bryan Cranston.He’s known for his role as "Walter White" or "Heisenberg" in the Emmy award-winning show "Breaking Bad." Cranston recently reprised his role to push New Mexicans to take ownership of
  
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• Albuquerque invites families to celebrate Halloween via local events

  19-10-2024 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's almost time to dress up and ask for candy! This year, Albuquerque is hosting family-friendly, spooky events to celebrate.
  “Our facilities are being completely transformed into amazing and scary haunted houses,” said Youth & Family Services Director Kata Sandoval. “Don’t miss out on your opportunity to enjoy the Halloween fun with your family!”Below, you can see a list of Halloween events held by the city:
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• Las Vegas councilors stall funding for lone homeless shelter in San Miguel County

  19-10-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A homeless shelter in Las Vegas, New Mexico, is fighting to stay afloat after the city council decided to hold off on funding until its next meeting; some councilors argued it's a public safety risk.
  The shelter, the Samaritan House, is the only one in San Miguel County and helps hundreds of homeless people every year. However, some of those services might have to be scaled back if the funding isn't approved by the city."It's very much needed," said Sam
  
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• Iowa school shooter ‘likely displayed warning signs’ before January attack, report finds

  19-10-2024 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The shooter responsible for two deaths and multiple injuries at an Iowa high school earlier this year “likely displayed warning signs” according to a detailed report from state officials released Friday. Seventeen-year-old Dylan Butler, a student at Perry High School, went to class with a pump action shotgun, revolver, knife and an improvised explosive device (IED) on Jan. 4, 2023. He used the guns to open
  
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• Cher endorses Harris, Walz: 'She's fighting for all of us'

  19-10-2024 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Legendary singer Cher shared her endorsement of Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), on social media Friday night, saying she's been a follower of Harris's for years."I have followed Kamala Harris since she was my U.S. senator," the "Believe" singer said in a video posted to X. "She fought for me then and she is fighting for all of us now. That's why I'm proudly voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.She continued, "I know they will fight to
  
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• California woman slashed dog's throat, left it alive in trash: Sacramento deputies

  19-10-2024 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  (FOX40.COM) — A 41-year-old California woman was arrested and accused of animal cruelty after she cut her dog's throat and placed it alive in a trash can, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.On Wednesday, SCSO responded to an apartment complex in Carmichael after a caller found a dog in a trash can with something tied around its neck. Deputies said the dog had a laceration under its throat but was still alive. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies found the dog and called ani
  
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• Plants make up unique mural in Downtown Albuquerque

  19-10-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A tiny oasis in the middle of a Downtown parking garage now has a name.The recently unveiled plant wall in the garage at Fourth and Copper has been dubbed "Patio Pequeño," according to city officials. Video shows officers relocating mountain lion from NE AlbuquerqueThe living mural, created by a local artist, is made up of succulents and herbs. It's open to the public for lunchtime, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  
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• Bruce Springsteen hits Trump over town hall: 'Swaying to music, that’s my job'

  19-10-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Bruce Springsteen is sounding off on Donald Trump after the former president spent much of a recent campaign event listening to songs, with the "Born in the U.S.A." singer saying that "swaying to music" is his job. “The whole thing of standing and swaying for 40 minutes at your town hall? I mean, swaying to music, that’s my job," Springsteen said in an interview with The Telegraph, published Thursday.During a town hall event in Pennsyl
  
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• Video shows officers relocating mountain lion from NE Albuquerque

  19-10-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Caught on camera: an unwelcome guest in the foothills. However, this wasn't a suspect police were looking for - it was a mountain lion taking a stroll a little too close for comfort. Police body camera footage shows how officers got that big cat out of the neighborhood."It was in this tree here," asked an Albuquerque police officer.“Uh huh, in that horizontal branch,” responded a nearby neighbor. Invasive stink bugs are back: What to do about the
  
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• Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson to testify at Capitol after dramatic stay of execution

  19-10-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After a dramatic, last-hour legal battle and an unprecedented stay of execution, Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson is set to testify to his innocence in front of House lawmakers in person at the Capitol on Monday.In a last-hour ruling Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court halted Roberson's execution scheduled for that evening. Lawmakers subpoenaed Roberson to testify in front of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee at a date after his execution in an effort to de
  
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• Tijeras man, accused of killing 3 relatives, to stay behind bars after attempted escape and courtroom outbursts

  19-10-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The 24-year-old man accused of killing his family and shooting their dog in Tijeras went before a judge on Friday. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said when they showed up at the scene, they found Adelai Mestre with a gun, covered in blood. On Friday, a judge heard from a BCSO agent who described gun casings all around the home and a brutal crime scene. At one point, Mestre even interrupted his attorney saying he wanted to talk for himself.&nb
  
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• Kentucky family demands answers after organs nearly taken from living man

  19-10-2024 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Kentucky family is looking for answers after a man was declared brain dead and being prepared to have his organs harvested while he was still alive.Donna Rhorer said her brother is a shell of the person he used to be."TJ was an outdoorsman. He liked to be in the woods and he says his favorite thing was to watch the deer. He loved camping, hiking, all things outdoor, and everything," said Rhorer. "His life's been stripped away from him." It’s more dangerous
  
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• Man wanted for fatal Santa Fe hit-and-run that killed local mom

  19-10-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities in Santa Fe have identified a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run. The incident took place on Tuesday, October 15.The Santa Fe Sheriff's Office said Monique Maes, 43, of Santa Fe, was with her two children on Tuesday evening when they were hit by a vehicle on Paseo de Nopal. The children were injured, but Maes died the next day.Now, a suspect has been identified in the case.1 person killed during ‘code enforcement’ operation at Tewa Lodge, AP
  
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• Heavy rain, severe weather, mountain snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekend

  19-10-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  Our first storm system of fall is moving into New Mexico today. Heavy rain, severe storms, and mountain snow will move in through the weekend.
  High winds have developed Friday across the western half of New Mexico, ahead of our first fall storm of the season. Wind gusts have been recorded at over 50 mph in Albuquerque, causing areas of blowing dust. Isolated showers, a couple thunderstorms, and mountain snow. More thunderstorms are likely in eastern New Mexico through this evening and into the o
  
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• Buy a tiny house at Walmart? You can for under $16K

  19-10-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You can buy just about anything at Walmart these days — maybe even your next home. While there are dozens of things to consider before purchasing a tiny home, it's never been easier to find and buy one.Right now, Walmart is selling a 19-foot by 20-foot container home by Chery Industrial for $15,900. According to Walmart's description, the Expandable Prefab House is made of a steel frame and features several windows, room divisions and a built-in toilet and shower. Two bro
  
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• Santa Fe mayor rolls out plan to address unhoused population

  19-10-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a growing chorus of complaints about crime and homelessness in Santa Fe, the mayor is rolling out a new plan to address the problem. News 13 spoke with Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber to find out more."I think it's clear that there are three issues that every city in New Mexico, every city in America has to deal with: homelessness and affordable housing, mental and behavioral health, and opioid and fentanyl addiction," Webber said.
  Now, Santa Fe is rolling out
  
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• Two teens sentenced in 2022 gas station murder

  19-10-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over two years ago, a group of teens shot at a vehicle killing Kayla Montaño in the process. On Friday, two of them will be facing time in prison. It was a case of mistaken identity where Diamond Salazar told a group of males to go after a vehicle she thought robbed her. Prosecutors say one of the males, Estevan Lucero, was out for blood and had full intent to kill."But to say you had a fight response to protect Diamond is not the entire picture
  
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