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• How Trump's viral garbage truck came to be

  03-11-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- In an effort to draw attention to comments made by President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump climbed into a campaign-themed garbage truck while visiting Green Bay, Wisconsin, last week.
  “How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden,” Trump said from the passenger seat of the truck, which was adorned with a Trump campaign sticker and flag.The campaign stunt and now-viral moment was pulled off largely due to th
  
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• Dems want to turn GOP-held South Texas congressional seat back to blue

  03-11-2024 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Tuesday's rematch between the Latina political opponents in Texas Congressional District 15 is one of the most closely watched races in the state, and nation.U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, the Republican incumbent, flipped the seat red for the first time in South Texas history back in 2022. She beat Democratic small businesswoman Michelle Vallejo by 8.5 percentage points. Now Vallejo is back for a rematch and Democrats are trying to turn the seat blue as cont
  
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• Here's why these nostalgic cameras are making a comeback

  03-11-2024 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Normally, taking a photo is simple: Click a button on your phone and look at it instantly. But now, a nostalgic device is making a comeback, offering a walk down memory lane.One-time-use cameras are known for their temporary use and surprise factor. Instead of viewing photos instantly, users must get their photos developed before viewing them.Bryan Groothuis is the manager at Mark's Photo and Video in Wyoming, Michigan, and has worked in the industry for decade
  
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• What happens to a person's debt when they die?

  03-11-2024 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Debt can be a heavy burden, and not everyone can repay their dues in their lifetime.  Nearly half of American adults expect to die in debt and worry their loved ones will inherit the balance, according to the Policygenius 2024 Financial Planning Survey. Although debt isn’t automatically forgiven when someone dies, it may go unpaid, depending on the circumstances. Do I have too many credit cards? Here’s the answerMoney from their estateThe money and prop
  
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• See the 10 most searched for slang words of 2024

  03-11-2024 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Need a little help understanding the Gen Alpha kids? You're not alone, according to a new ranking of the most Googled slang words of 2024.Our lexicon is constantly growing – Merriam Webster added 200 new words this year alone – with some already-existing words such as demure and sigma, for instance, taking on new slang meanings.But why do we feel the need to create new words with so many existing options? Lisa Morgan Johnson, an assistant professor of linguistics at
  
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• How war led to daylight saving time in the US

  03-11-2024 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN/NEXSTAR) — Today, daylight saving time is associated with the twice-annual changing of the clocks. But, during a warring age when resources and money were scarce, daylight saving time was implemented in the hopes of cutting down the nation's costs.In March 1918, The Standard Time Act was passed by Congress, creating daylight saving time in the United States. President Woodrow Wilson signed the act into law, which then went into effect on March 31 as clocks jumped ahead an hour.As rep
  
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• Multiple people injured after severe storms, possible tornadoes tear through Oklahoma

  03-11-2024 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Multiple people were injured after severe storms and reported tornadoes ripped through the Oklahoma City area early Sunday morning.
  Emergency crews were working to assess the damages as the sun rose on Sunday. While the National Weather Service has not yet surveyed the area, Mike Morgan, chief meteorologist at Nexstar's KFOR, says there may have been as many as seven tornadoes that touched down in the early morning hours.
  At least six people suffered non-life-threate
  
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• FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates 'equal time' rule 

  03-11-2024 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner has claimed that Vice President Harris’s recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live” violates the "equal time" rule.“This is a clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC's Equal Time rule,” Commissioner Brendan Carr posted on the social platform X Saturday in response to a post from The Associated Press about Harris being on the show that night. “The purpose of the rule is to avoid ex
  
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• A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome

  03-11-2024 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A tie in the Electoral College, while very unlikely, is still very much possible thanks to the even number of electoral votes (538) up for grabs in the upcoming presidential election.If neither candidate obtains the 270 votes needed to win — i.e., each candidate gets 269 votes apiece — then the elected members of Congress would decide the winner of the presidency and vice presidency in what’s called a contingent election.That process, in and of itself, would b
  
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• Has the Electoral College ever favored Democrats?

  03-11-2024 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Did you know there have been five U.S. Presidential Elections in which the winner lost the popular vote? The Electoral College has voted to elect John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Benjamin Harrison in the distant past, and George W. Bush and Donald Trump in modern times.Ignoring the presidents of the distant past, as the political parties at those times were in flux and differed from today's Republicans and Democrats, it's easy to see why some argue the Electoral Coll
  
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• 4 dead, 17 injured in fiery I-96 crash in Michigan

  03-11-2024 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Four people are dead and more than a dozen are injured after a fiery crash in Michigan late Saturday night.
  The crash happened around 11:40 p.m. on I-96 near Webberville, which is about 25 miles southeast of Lansing. Michigan State Police troopers were already in the area, assisting with traffic as a DTE Energy crew worked to string power lines across the interstate.
  A semi-truck driver was reportedly unable to stop as they neared backed-up traffic by an overpass, c
  
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• 2024 high school football playoff brackets

  03-11-2024 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2024 New Mexico high school football playoff brackets for all classifications are listed below. KRQE Sports will provide continued coverage of the playoffs.6A2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 6A
  5A2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 5A
  4A2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 4A
  3A2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 3A
  2A2024 Nusenda Credit Union State Football Championships 2A
  8-Man2024
  
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• Locals gather in Old Town to honor loved ones for Día de los Muertos

  03-11-2024 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s Old Town has become a destination for Día de los Muertos as community members gather to celebrate and remember those they have lost.
  Traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos allows families to feel a closer connection to loved ones who have passed, honoring them with altars known as ‘ofrendas.' These altars, decorated with photos, marigolds, sugar skulls, and candles, serve as a space to celebra
  
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• Video: San Juan County Chief Deputy District Attorney arrested for DWI

  03-11-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chief Deputy District Attorney of the San Juan County District Attorney's Office is facing charges after police said he was driving drunk and crashed.Police said 53-year-old Dustin O’Brien hit a retaining wall in Farmington and left his vehicle but told police he did not remember driving or being involved in a crash.One of the officers in the body camera footage said, "I'm trying to be as respectful as I can."
  His supervisor replied, "Well, let
  
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• Stranded paddle boarders saved from Rio Grande Canyon near Gorge Bridge

  03-11-2024 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – An adventurous outing turned into a near-death experience in Taos County after two paddle boarders became stranded in a canyon last week.John Fullbright, a veteran river guide in Taos County, was just minutes away from eating dinner with his family when he got a call from the Taos County Sheriff."He says, 'This is a bad one,'" said John Fullbright. "These guys are down there."Fullbright was told two paddle boarders were stranded in the Rio Grande Canyon, jus
  
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• Zoo giraffe in Clovis leaving temporarily for breeding opportunity

  03-11-2024 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis will be without its signature giraffe for a short time, but it's all so the zoo can have more in the future.The Hillcrest Park Zoo announced their only giraffe, 12-year-old Jerrica, is being relocated to Merkel, Texas, just west of Abilene on I-20.There, she will be introduced to four-year-old Hasani. The zoo is hoping the two will mate before returning to Clovis."The more giraffes we have, the bigger the yard will become. We can
  
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• Fall storms move into New Mexico next week

  03-11-2024 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  Heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and hail moved through southeastern and east central parts of the state throughout the day. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for parts of these areas along with multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings as well as Tornado Warnings. These storms moved out of the state around sunset.Our next fall storm system begins to move in overnight. Rain and snow showers will begin to push into the state early Sunday morning for parts of western New Mexico. These snow and rain
  
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• Fiery crash causes closure on I-40

  03-11-2024 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A serious crash in the East Mountains shut down I-40 on Saturday.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a crash involving a passenger car and a semi occurred near the Zuzax exit, about three miles east of Tijeras. ENMU coach faces battery chargeBCSO said both vehicles were caught on fire. Bernalillo County Fire and the sheriff's office have responded, but it is not known how long delays on the freeway will last.
  
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• 2 dead after fiery crash causes closure on I-40

  03-11-2024 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A serious crash in the East Mountains shut down I-40 on Saturday.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a crash involving a passenger car and a semi occurred near the Zuzax exit, about three miles east of Tijeras. ENMU coach faces battery chargeAuthorities said a passenger vehicle hit a semi and started a fire. Two people in the passenger vehicle were killed and were identified as David and Marry Harper.Both vehicles were towed, and the fire w
  
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• 1 dead after fiery crash causes closure on I-40

  03-11-2024 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A serious crash in the East Mountains shut down I-40 on Saturday.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a crash involving a passenger car and a semi occurred near the Zuzax exit, about three miles east of Tijeras. ENMU coach faces battery chargeBCSO said both vehicles were caught on fire. Bernalillo County Fire and the sheriff's office have responded, but it is not known how long delays on the freeway will last.Officials have confirmed one per
  
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• Local nonprofit collects bikes for New Mexico's youth

  03-11-2024 04:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Racing around the neighborhood on your shiny bicycle is a rite of passage that, if able, every kiddo should get to experience.Free Bikes 4 Kidz is all about making that dream come true for the youth of New Mexico.On Saturday, the nonprofit set up shop in the parking lot outside of the Trek store in northeast Albuquerque hoping to help underserved kids get that first bike.Story continues below
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• Jackson Wink students showcase abilities for friends and family

  03-11-2024 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jackson Wink is a world-famous mixed martial arts training gym, and on Saturday, it showcased its adaptive fighting team, putting it all on the mat to show what they know.The event allows adaptive fighting students to perform MMA skills they have learned over the year in front of a crowd of friends and family.Organizers said it helps showcase all the various types of fighting they're learning while also allowing the students to step into the spotlight for a
  
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• Deadlift competition in NW Albuquerque raises funds for nonprofit

  03-11-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not a sight you usually see: a charity deadlifting competition as a part of celebrations for Días de los Muertos, but that's exactly what was going on Saturday at River Point Sports and Wellness.Located in northwest Albuquerque, the competition was a maxed-out deadlift. This means each lifter has three attempts to hit their personal weight limit, but once you miss a lift, you cannot go down in weight to compensate.Each contestant had one minute t
  
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• State soccer tournament quarterfinals scores, highlights

  03-11-2024 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Teams are on to the semi-finals for the 2024 high school state soccer tournament. Here is a look at scores and highlights from the quarterfinal round. High school soccer – 2024 state tournament brackets5ABoys
  #1 Centennial: 1 — #9 Volcano Vista: 0#2 La Cueva: 5 — #7 Gadsden: 1#3 Rio Rancho: 3 — #6 Atrisco Heritage: 0#4 Eldorado: 3 — Rio Grande: 0
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  #1 La Cueva: 2 — #9 Cibola: 0#2 Las Cruces: 3 — #7 Cleveland: 0#3 Eldora
  
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• UNM falls short in loss to Wyoming

  03-11-2024 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM and Wyoming combined for 94 points, 1,180 yards of offense and 13 total touchdowns. In the end, the Cowboys won 49-45.In the first half, UNM struggled to get Wyoming off the field. The Cowboys scored a touchdown of five of seven possessions (punt, half). UNM was able to keep pace offensively with 35 first half points.In the third quarter, UNM outscored Wyoming 10-0. In the forth, the Cowboys outscored the Lobos 14-0. Seven of those points came from a pic
  
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• AI slop site sends thousands in Ireland to fake Halloween parade

  03-11-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A non-existent Halloween parade in Ireland has brought more unfavorable attention to concerns about AI. On Thursday night, thousands of people lined the streets of Dublin, awaiting a parade that never began.It turned out the announcement came from a spooky season resource site called MySpiritHalloween.com — and from an AI-written article housed on the site. Burger King releasing first-ever Advent calendar — how to get itMany would-be parade-goers immediately noticed
  
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• Barelas center renamed after New Mexico child advocate

  03-11-2024 01:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the City of Albuquerque honored the "Grandmother of Early Childhood Development" by renaming the Barelas Child Development Center in Downtown Albuquerque.Officials with the mayor's office said they are honoring Mary Dudley and her years of dedication to the children of the Barelas neighborhood and New Mexico. Dudley was a champion for childhood development, long before it was a topic studied worldwide. UNM opens new nurse training facility"
  
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• Severe storms continue to move through parts of New Mexico

  03-11-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and hail have been moving through southeastern and east central parts of the state throughout the day. Flash Flood Warnings have been issued for parts of these areas along with multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings as well as Tornado Warnings. As we head into the later evening hours, these storms will continue to move off to the east and out of the state.
  Our next fall storm system begins to move in overnight. Rain and snow showers will begin to push into the state
  
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• ENMU coach faces battery charge

  03-11-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) coach is facing charges as he is accused of attacking a coworker. Corey Bell, 33, is facing one count of aggravated battery.According to a criminal complaint, university police were called to the ENMU football field house Friday morning after a reported fight between Bell and a coworker.The university's website said Bell has been a conditioning coach with the team for nearly two years. The victim allegedly told investigators
  
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