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• 'American Psycho': Who will follow Christian Bale's iconic role?

  26-10-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Following the news that Italian director Luca Guadagnino ("Call Me By Your Name," "Challengers") plans to direct a new "American Psycho" movie, the internet went wild speculating who will be chosen to be the next Patrick Bateman.Christian Bale in a scene from 'American Psycho', 2000. (Photo by Lion's Gate/Getty Images)
  It's a role made famous on screen by Academy Award winner Christian Bale in the 2000 film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel of the same n
  
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• El Paso DEA remembers fallen agent killed in helicopter crash

  26-10-2024 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Members of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration here in El Paso remembered one of their own who was killed in the line of duty 15 years ago.DEA Special Agent Forrest N. Leamon was killed on Oct. 26, 2009 when a U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counternarcotics mission in western Afghanistan, according to DEA.Forrest Leamon's gravesite at Restlawn Cemetery in El Paso. DEA agents gather to remember him and place flowers on his gra
  
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• 36 million Corn Poppers were made: How they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame

  26-10-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — When curators at the National Toy Hall of Fame learned last fall that the Fisher-Price Corn Popper had been voted in as part of the class of 2023, they knew they had some serious work to do.With a formal induction ceremony approaching, they would have to figure out how to showcase the beloved toddler push toy with colorful balls that ricochet around a clear dome.It isn’t as simple as going to Walmart and pulling one off the shelves: The hall, part of
  
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• Flight attendants in crisis: Stripping, struggling, homeless

  26-10-2024 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — After a long day assisting travelers on a major airline, a flight attendant by the name of “Bree" takes off her wedding ring and begins her second shift.“I am definitely not a girl that you would normally see in a strip club, and I come from a great family. I grew up with a lot of morals, a lot of Christian morals. I have a partner; I have a job,” Bree told NewsNation’s Natasha Zouves.Bree spoke under the condition of anonymity, concerned about
  
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• Does the elevator's 'door close' button actually do anything?

  26-10-2024 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Perhaps no button on Earth is mashed as furiously as the “door close” button in an elevator.The button, usually denoted by a set of arrows pointing inward, is a favorite of impatient people everywhere. It’s also well-liked among those of us late for our doctors’ appointments, as well as office employees looking to avoid chit-chat with an insufferable co-worker who just started lumbering toward the elevator from down the hall.People who mash this button,
  
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• Lawsuit: AI chatbot encouraged Florida teen to kill himself

  26-10-2024 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  ADVISORY: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Florida mother is suing the creator of an artificial intelligence chatbot, claiming the AI encouraged her 14-year-old son to take his own life.Megan Garcia filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Orlando this week against Character Technologies, Inc., the creator of the chatbot service Character.A
  
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• Will you have a three-payday November? How to tell

  26-10-2024 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Just in time for you to do some holiday shopping, you may be among the lucky workers who receive one more check than usual in November.Twice a year, workers paid bi-weekly have a three-payday month. While you may view it as an "extra" check, it's really all about how the calendar breaks down.
  If you are paid every other Friday, you receive 26 paychecks in a year, which is 52 weeks long. That means you are paid twice a month, except during two months when you are paid thrice.Whe
  
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• Gen Z is thriving financially in these US cities, new report says

  26-10-2024 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A new report has found that nearly a third of Gen Z — also known as Zoomers — already feel financially secure thanks to having both a job and a side hustle, particularly in certain cities around the U.S.Due to the current economy, most Zoomers are looking for that sense of security and are willing to do whatever it takes to find it, the study suggests. According to LendingTree, at least 55% of young Americans have a side hustle on top of their current job. Thanks to
  
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• What is GivingTuesday, and when is it?

  26-10-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.In 2022 and 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion for charitable organizations, according to estimates from GivingTuesday.This year, GivingTuesday is on Dec. 3.How did GivingTuesday start?The #GivingTuesday hashtag started as a project of the 92nd Street Y in New York in 2012 and became an independent organizat
  
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• Record highs possible before cool down

  26-10-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  More record high temperatures are likely Sunday and Monday afternoon for central and southern parts of New Mexico, but cooler air will start moving into the Four Corners region as a storm system approaches the state Monday afternoon. A couple spotty showers and mountain snow will even be possible by Monday evening in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado.Our next fall storm system starts moving into New Mexico Tuesday. Winds will be the biggest story Tuesday afternoon for the majority of N
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 10

  26-10-2024 07:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A few district titles were up for grabs and other teams looked to gain ground in the race for first and a spot in the playoffs. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 10 of Friday Night Football.Sandia: 26 — Albuquerque High: 17Piedra Vista: 42 — Cibola: 0Game of the Week
  Volcano Vista and Cleveland both entered the week with the same overall record (7-1), district record (3-0) and win streak (7 games). While the matchup seemed even on paper,
  
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• Protests erupt in Albuquerque over fatal police shooting of handcuffed suspect

  26-10-2024 06:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Protests erupted Friday night in Albuquerque over the fatal police shooting of a cuffed suspect who had a gun last weekend. Family and friends gathered at Robinson Park and marched to Albuquerque Police Department headquarters to express their grief over the death of Matthew "Solo" Garcia and their frustration with the police department.APD: Man shot in back of patrol vehicle while officers try to disarm himAPD arrested Garcia outside of the Tewa Lodge last
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 10

  26-10-2024 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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• Man charged with fatally shooting teen in Hobbs

  26-10-2024 06:47 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Lea County Sheriff's Office has charged 22-year-old Adalberto Verdugo for the murder of 17-year-old Ja'Brian Lowe. According to officials, on October 19, a Lea County Sheriff's Office deputy pulled over a vehicle that had swerved into oncoming traffic in Hobbs. They found Lowe, who had been shot, and a 16-year-old passenger. Lowe later died at the hospital.Story continues below
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• New Mexico leaders praise Biden's apology for the federal government's treatment of Native American children

  26-10-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Native American tribes and New Mexico politicians are applauding President Joe Biden for issuing a formal apology on behalf of the federal government over the abuse of Native American children in boarding schools. There were 46 Indian boarding schools in New Mexico and at least 95 children died under the state's care. Developers looking to buy Wells Fargo Bank in downtown AlbuquerqueNew Mexico's Indian Affairs secretary said the boarding schools caused trauma for n
  
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• Strong fall storm on the way next week

  26-10-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Record heat will return to parts of New Mexico Sunday and Monday afternoon. A storm system moves in Tuesday, bringing in much colder air by next Wednesday.Temperatures are cooler all across New Mexico Friday afternoon thanks to a cold front early this morning. The biggest drop in temperatures have been across eastern New Mexico, where highs are over 20° cooler in some places compared to Thursday. It will be a chilly and cool night across the state, but a warming trend starts on Saturday. Thi
  
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• BCSO hosts 2nd annual trunk or treat event

  26-10-2024 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Halloween is only six days away and the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office gave families an early celebration. The department held its second annual trunk or treat event Friday evening at the Public Safety Training Academy on Broadway, north of Rio Bravo.Developers looking to buy Wells Fargo Bank in downtown AlbuquerqueThe free event gave families the chance to speak with law enforcement and of course, enjoy lots of candy. "We just want them to know they can
  
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• New Mexico's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force holds first meeting

  26-10-2024 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of the community poured their hearts out on Friday morning at the inaugural meeting of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force as a massive number of families continue to struggle with their loved one's unsolved cases. "My brother went missing out of Albuquerque. His case was transferred between Albuquerque, Navajo Nation, San Juan County, and Grants. So who do I trust?" asked a speaker at the event. Disposal for flood-related debris o
  
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• Families hold vigil, remember two who died in shooting last weekend in Albuquerque

  26-10-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The families of the two victims who died in a suspected road rage shooting over the weekend came together Friday night to remember their loved ones as they wait for answers.Story continues below
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  The families identified 4
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools holds meeting to receive input on next year's budget

  26-10-2024 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is asking the community for input on how it should direct funding next school year. School officials held their second listening session on Thursday where parents and teachers expressed concerns about mental health, instructional material, and safety. "We feel like at least at some of our schools, our curriculum is not complete. We might get part of the curriculum but therefore some of the teachers with some of the money that's all
  
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• New series highlights the businesses shaping outdoor recreation in New Mexico

  26-10-2024 03:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new project is underway to celebrate New Mexico's outdoor recreation and to discover the stories behind it. New Mexico Outdoor Ventures is a new collaboration of storytelling using photography and video to capture the diverse attractions of the Land of Enchantment.New Mexico Air National Guard gets their own heavy-duty, rescue aircraft HC-130JFrom outfitters and guides to gear makers and adventure hosts, the project will feature businesses throughout the state th
  
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• Disposal for flood-related debris offered in Chaves County, emergency management says

  26-10-2024 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- After flooding in Chaves County, residents can put out debris for pickup.On October 19, intense rains in southeast New Mexico caused destructive and deadly flash floods. Now, residents can have their debris collected at temporary staging sites or at the curbside.“The impacts from this flooding have been devastating to this community, but the state will be with them to support every step of their recovery,” said DHSEM State Director Ali Rye. “W
  
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• New Mexico Air National Guard gets their own heavy-duty, rescue aircraft HC-130J

  26-10-2024 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been more than a decade since the New Mexico Air National Guard had their own heavy-duty, rescue aircraft built for carrying cargo and large groups of people. Now, three of those aircraft have landed at Kirtland with a plan to stick around. "One thing I promise, our New Mexico airmen will deliver," said General Matthew Henry.  For the first time in 14 years, the New Mexico Air National Guard now has not one but three of their own HC-130J
  
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• Israeli military launches strikes on military targets in Iran, officials say

  26-10-2024 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic.Israel's military described the attack as “precise strikes on military targets in Iran,” without immediately elaborating.“The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attack
  
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• Leonardo DiCaprio backs Harris, says Trump 'continues to deny the facts' about climate change

  26-10-2024 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Leonardo DiCaprio says he's voting for Vice President Harris in the White House race because "we need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves," while former President Trump "continues to deny the facts" when it comes to climate change.The "Don't Look Up" star, a longtime environmental activist, released a video on Instagram on Friday announcing his endorsement of Harris.Citing Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which DiCaprio described as "u
  
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• Is credit card debt settlement a good idea?

  26-10-2024 01:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans are drowning in credit card debt, and some may be looking at debt relief programs as a solution, but there are several risks to be aware of.The total household debt in the United States is now $17.8 trillion, and of that, about $1.6 trillion is credit card debt.
  If you've fallen behind on your credit card payments, you have a few options. Experts NewsNation spoke to recently recommended balance transfer credit cards and trying to negotiate a lower rate with your le
  
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• Developers looking to buy Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Albuquerque

  26-10-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of downtown Albuquerque's most iconic buildings is now under contract for a potential remodel. A developer is trying to buy the Wells Fargo office tower downtown on Lomas to make it into affordable housing. "I'm hopeful that this is the beginning of the renaissance for downtown," said Adam Silverman, Co-owner, Vice President of Geltmore LLC.    Story continues below
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• 13 year-old dies subway surfing doing 'awful' TikTok challenge

  26-10-2024 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  RIDGEWOOD, Queens (PIX11) — A 13-year-old boy died doing an "awful" TikTok subway surfing challenge in Queens on Wednesday night, according to police and the child's mom.Authorities found the teen unconscious at the Forest Avenue subway station in Ridgewood at around 10 p.m., according to the NYPD.Police said the boy was subway surfing when he fell off the top of the M train.
  The teen, Adolfo Sanabria Sorzano, died at the scene.The boy's mom said he was doing the "awful" TikTok subway surf
  
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• More record heat returns this weekend

  26-10-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Record heat will return to parts of New Mexico Sunday and Monday afternoon. A storm system moves in Tuesday, bringing in much colder air by next Wednesday.
  Temperatures are cooler all across New Mexico Friday afternoon thanks to a cold front early this morning. The biggest drop in temperatures have been across eastern New Mexico, where highs are over 20° cooler in some places compared to Thursday. It will be a chilly and cool night across the state, but a warming trend starts on Saturday. Th
  
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• Man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend takes witness stand as trial continues in Albuquerque

  26-10-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in 2022 took the witness stand Friday. At times, the questioning got heated.Story continues below
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• Houston Chronicle endorses Harris ahead of rally as Post demurs

  26-10-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Houston Chronicle’s editorial board officially endorsed Vice President Harris in a Friday write up hours after The Washington Post revealed it would cease presidential endorsements for years to come.Journalists drew stark contrasts between Harris and former President Trump early on in the piece, highlighting the candidates' different responses to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Harvey.“Even in a desperate hour of need, he exploits. Even
  
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• City of Albuquerque working to improve road safety on the westside

  26-10-2024 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city leaders said they are taking steps to make roads on the westside safer and more appealing.The Department of Municipal Development said crews have installed nearly 500 streetlights and speed cameras in the area and are repairing and building new roads. Crews are also working on median landscaping on Coors Bypass from Seven Bar Loop Rd. to Ellison Rd., and have added decorative rocks along a seven-mile stretch of Coors.Kirtland Air Force Base
  
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