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• New national law targets hazing on college campuses

  26-12-2024 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new national law is taking aim at hazing on college campuses. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden signed a bill requiring colleges and universities to include hazing incidents reported to law enforcement in their annual security report. Schools must also implement hazing awareness training for students. Rio Rancho family picking up the pieces after vandals destroy memorial for teenThe new law comes days after the New Mexico Department of Justice released its report o
  
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• Retailers, chains that announced closures in 2024

  26-12-2024 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) – It was another tough year for restaurants and traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Several national chains announced closures and bankruptcies in 2024 – not to mention the local small businesses that quietly shuttered around the country.Stores ranging from Advance Auto Parts, to JOANN Inc., have announced closures as well as restaurants, including Red Lobster and Wendy's.Story continues below
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• 'Family dispute' at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people shot, 1 stabbed

  26-12-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed. Police said the incident was related to a family dispute.Phoenix police said the evening shooting happened at around 9:45 p.m. at an airport restaurant that is outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4.An adult female and two adult males were shot, leaving the female with injuries police describe as life-threatening. T
  
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• Russia cautions against 'hypotheses' in Azerbaijan Airlines crash

  26-12-2024 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan this week that killed 38 people.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that it was "necessary to wait for the end of this probe" before casting any speculation."It would be wrong to build any hypotheses before the panel of inquiry presents its conclusions," Peskov said, according to the Russian state-run media outlet TASS. "
  
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• City of Albuquerque provides more than 600 Christmas meals at Gateway West

  26-12-2024 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City staff and volunteers were hard at work this Christmas helping Albuquerque's homeless population. The Gateway West served more than 600 meals with dessert and hundreds of cookies on Wednesday.Joy Junction hosts Christmas meal for those in needThe facility saw major upgrades earlier this year, and can hundreds of people per night. The city is still gathering clothes, blankets, and toiletries for those staying at Gateway West.The city said they need:
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• Suspect in Albuquerque armed robbery case will be held behind bars until trial

  26-12-2024 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of two suspects accused of a pair of armed robberies that led to an officer-involved shooting earlier this week will be held on his charges after the state laid out Joshua Garcia's criminal history in front of the judge. "The defendant has had 18 misdemeanors with eight convictions. nine Felonies with two convictions. Five failures to appear. 12 Probation violations and three failures to comply," said a prosecutor. Santa Fe man accused of spending the ni
  
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• What is Boxing Day and why do so few in the US celebrate it?

  26-12-2024 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — On Dec. 26, most Americans are either headed back to work or enjoying what is left of their time off work, but in Great Britain and many other countries around the world, people are celebrating Boxing Day.
  In countries that celebrate it, Boxing Day comes from a continuation of the gift-giving tradition of Christmas. Britannica says that the day was when servants, tradespeople and the poor were given their holiday gifts. However, the day's meaning has shifted its
  
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• Santa Fe man accused of spending the night at a Walmart, charged with aggravated burglary

  26-12-2024 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with aggravated burglary after he spent the night at a Walmart. According to police, an employee was at the Walmart, located at 5701 Herrera Drive in Santa Fe, on Christmas Day to make some preparations for the following business day.
  When he was inside the store, he heard movement. He also saw a man, later identified as Rodolpho Mendiola, walking inside the store.
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• Ohio corrections officer killed by inmate on Christmas morning: 'Tragedy beyond comprehension'

  26-12-2024 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) – A corrections officer in Ohio was killed on Christmas morning by an inmate at a facility in Ross County, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction announced Wednesday.Officer Andrew Lansing died Wednesday morning after being assaulted by an inmate at the Ross Correctional Institution in Chillicothe.Bill Clinton discharged after hospitalization for fluLansing, 62, had been a corrections officer in Ohio for more than two decades, Nexstar's WCMH reported.
  
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• Florida woman arrested after allegedly breaking in, stabbing person over pizza delivery tip

  26-12-2024 17:44 via krqe.com
  
  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A 22-year-old woman from Florida was arrested on Monday after allegedly breaking into a motel and stabbing someone over a tip she received while delivering pizza, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said.Deputies responded to reports of a home invasion and stabbing at the Riviera Motel located in Kissimmee on Sunday. Upon arrival, deputies found a victim with multiple stab wounds, according to the sheriff's office.The victim was transported to the hospital, and is
  
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• 'Driver never hit the brakes': Bystanders lift taxi off pinned pedestrians in Manhattan

  26-12-2024 17:44 via krqe.com
  
  MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WPIX) – Bystanders in New York City who saw a yellow taxi hit six pedestrians near Herald Square on Christmas Day helped lift the vehicle off them, video showed.The 58-year-old driver of the taxi suffered a medical episode, which led him to drive onto the sidewalk near Macy's at West 34th Street and 6th Avenue around 4 p.m., according to authorities.A video viewed by Nexstar's WPIX showed witnesses jumping into action to rescue a 9-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman p
  
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• Costco egg recall escalated amid salmonella concerns: FDA

  26-12-2024 17:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Food and Drug Administration has escalated its recent recall of eggs sold at Costco to its highest alert level, citing possible salmonella exposure.In November, Costco recalled nearly 260,000 eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand in 25 stores nationwide. The eggs landed on shelves in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee starting Nov. 22, according to the company.No illnesses were immediately reported. Handsome Brook Farms s
  
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• Drone sightings drop, but answers from feds remain limited

  26-12-2024 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The number of drone sightings around the United States has dropped recently, but fewer people reporting seeing unidentified objects in the sky doesn’t mean there are more answers from federal agencies investigating the sightings.The FBI previously said they do not believe the drones are the property of the U.S. military or foreign governments. The federal agency told NewsNation that they do not have any new information about where the drones may be coming from. Bu
  
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• Which members of Congress have the worst attendance record?

  26-12-2024 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — After U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s five-month absence from Congress came to light, some Americans are left wondering if their elected officials are doing their jobs or if they are missing critical votes.As the 81-year-old is in a retirement facility dealing with dementia-related issues, other members of Congress have been chronically absent from Capitol Hill, too.NewsNation's Tom Dempsey reviewed data from govtrack.us, a congressional watchdog site, and found Granger isn't
  
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• Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers

  26-12-2024 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Holiday cheer is in the air, and so are infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whooping cough cases in the United States are beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels.According to Dr. Jason Newland, chief of infectious diseases at Nationwide Children's Hospital, there are over 32,000 recorded cases this year alone in the U.S., which is six times greater than last year.The most up-to-date data from the CDC, which was released in ear
  
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• Cat food distributed to 12 states recalled after positive bird flu test; 1 cat dead

  26-12-2024 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Oregon, said Tuesday it had voluntarily recalled one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for the virus. The product was sold through distributors in Arizona, California, Colorado, Fl
  
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• Year-end travel: What you need to know about post-holiday trips

  26-12-2024 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (NewsNation) — Millions of Americans are traveling on Thursday as a record-breaking post-holiday rush continues.The Transportation Security Administration anticipates Friday to be one of the season's busiest days, with 40 million passengers projected to be screened on New Year's Day.
  AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel during the year-end holiday period, which runs through next Thursday.Here's what you can expect for holiday travel as the year comes to a close:14K fl
  
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• Trump criticizes Trudeau, Panama, Biden commutations on Truth Social

  26-12-2024 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump made more than 30 posts on his social media platform Truth Social in the span of 1 hour on Christmas.Among the posts made on Tuesday was one announcing his pick for U.S. Ambassador to Panama, though he criticized the country itself.
  "Kevin Marino Cabrera will serve as the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, a country that is ripping us off on the Panama Canal, far beyond their wildest dreams," Trump wrote.A million taxpayers will
  
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• The Best of KRQE Investigates in 2024

  26-12-2024 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE works hard to keep New Mexicans informed and updated. KRQE’s Investigative Team covers news differently. Below is a list of investigative pieces from KRQE’s Ann Pierret and Gabrielle Burkhart.1. Recording: Albuquerque DWI suspect says he was offered a ‘guarantee’ for $8,500
  Money, drunk driving arrests, and a well-known defense attorney. KRQE is getting a first-hand look at how those things may be connected in what
  
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• Teen actor from 'Baby Driver' dies after falling from moving vehicle

  26-12-2024 14:33 via krqe.com
  
  VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) – A young actor from Alabama has died after he was injured falling from a moving vehicle.The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said 16-year-old Hudson Joseph Meek suffered blunt force injuries when he fell from a vehicle last week in Vestavia Hills.Meek was taken to UAB Hospital for treatment, where he died from his injuries on Saturday. The Vestavia Hills Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding Meek's death at this time.Story continues
  
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• Newsfeed: Driver facing charges, Civil lawsuit against Alec Baldwin, Sunny and mild, Non-profit, AFR countdown

  26-12-2024 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesWhat is known about the Kazakhstan plane crash that killed 38 of the 67 on boardDrone video gives view from above of Bugg family Christmas light displayNew Mexico State Police reports 15 arrests made durning statewide traffic operationOfficials investigate apartment fire in southeast AlbuquerqueCan American families afford the current prices of iconic holiday movie homes?
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue ranks top 10 photos of the year

  26-12-2024 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As 2024 comes to an end, Albuquerque Fire Rescue is ranking the "hottest" shots of fires their crews fought this year. Earlier this month, AFR called on the community to send in photo submissions of their crews in action this past year. Now, the department is counting down the ten winning images.
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• Light showers tonight and warmer weather this weekend expected across New Mexico

  26-12-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  Parts of New Mexico saw a White Christmas on Wednesday and may see more snowfall on Thursday. However, by the weekend. the state will be warming up and drying out.The upper-level low that brought snow to the northern mountains Wednesday is continuing its track eastward. A brief upper air disturbance will move into New Mexico later this afternoon and into the evening. This disturbance will bring a few spotty rain showers to the northwest. It will also keep the snow around southwestern Colorado an
  
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• Light showers tonight and warmer weather this weekend

  26-12-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  Parts of New Mexico saw a White Christmas yesterday, and may see more snowfall today. However, by the weekend. the state will be warming up and drying out.
  The upper level low that brought snow to the northern mountains yesterday is continuing its track eastward. Though a brief upper air disturbance will move into New Mexico later this afternoon and into the evening. This disturbance will bring a few spotty rain showers to the northwest. It will also keep the snow around southwestern Colorado an
  
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• Bald eagle finally becomes official US bird

  26-12-2024 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve.  President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was Senate bill 4610, legislation amending Title 36 of the U.S. Code to designate the predator as the national bird. The bill was originally brought to the Senate floor in July. The legislation passed unanimously and cruised through the lower chamber in December without any oppo
  
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• What is known about the Kazakhstan plane crash that killed 38 of the 67 on board

  26-12-2024 13:51 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) -- An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan after being diverted, killing 38 of 67 people on board.Some things to know about the crash and the speculation about a possible cause:How did the plane crash?Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons that aren't fully clear yet. It crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau, Kazakhs
  
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• Officials investigate apartment fire in southeast Albuquerque

  26-12-2024 13:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue and the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a large structure fire that broke out Wednesday night near Louisana Blvd and Anderson Ave, which is north of Gibson Blvd.
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• Drone video gives view from above of Bugg family Christmas light display

  26-12-2024 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in 20 years, the Bugg lights have returned to Albuquerque. Now, we are getting a bird's eye view of the New Mexico family's Christmas tradition, which has been lighting up the season for decades.Bugg lights return to Albuquerque home for first time in 20 yearsNathan Bugg started the glowing tradition years ago. The lights have also traveled throughout the state for years. This year, his grandson Jared Bugg has brought the display back to A
  
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• Can American families afford the current prices of iconic holiday movie homes?

  26-12-2024 13:02 via krqe.com
  
  Christmas movies are perennial must-sees. From “Home Alone” to “Miracle on 34th Street,” these films showcase now-iconic homes where characters celebrate the season’s joys. We may dream of living in these houses, but could today’s average American afford to buy one of these homes?Several modern challenges hamper housing affordability, and residences depicted in classic Christmas movies are no exception. One primary contributing factor is the significant increa
  
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• 'Murder hornets' eradicated from United States

  26-12-2024 13:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — "Murder hornets," the largest wasps in the world, have been eradicated from the United States.The U.S. and Washington Departments of Agriculture announced the news Dec. 18, almost five years since they were last sighted.“I’ve gotta tell you, as an entomologist — I’ve been doing this for over 25 years now, and it is a rare day when the humans actually get to win one against the insects,” Sven Spichiger, pest program manager of the Washington Stat
  
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• More light snow returns to northern New Mexico Thursday

  26-12-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  A Christmas Day storm that has brought spotty snow and rain along with wind will be moving out of New Mexico tonight. Cooler air sticks around into the end of the week.
  A weak winter storm today brought spotty rain and snow showers to the northern half of New Mexico. This storm continues to move east across the state overnight with drier air now in western and central New Mexico. A few light snow showers and flurries will continue across the northern mountains, with spotty showers in eastern New
  
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• Joy Junction hosts Christmas meal for those in need

  26-12-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those in need were able to get a warm meal this Christmas thanks to Joy Junction. The nonprofit hosted a Christmas meal at their 2nd St. location Wednesday.
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• CABQ senior affairs department host Christmas luncheon

  26-12-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque seniors celebrated Christmas with a special holiday meal at the Manzano Mesa Multi-Generational Center.The Department of Senior Affairs hosts the luncheon every year, providing a welcoming atmosphere. Event coordinators say it's something seniors look forward to each year, and they always hope to provide a good experience.Story continues below
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• Video: BCSO wakes up driver accused of being under the influence

  26-12-2024 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – She was pulled over on the side of the freeway asleep, but her car was still in drive.   "It's going to be one female occupant appears to be down and out and the vehicle still is currently in drive,” said the deputy who first arrived on scene.Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies banged on the driver’s side window. They even use a police siren to wake up 35-year-old Janice Apodaca. But she doesn't budge. It's not until they
  
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• Nonprofit in Nob Hill could face closure, asking for help

  26-12-2024 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Nob Hill nonprofit could be shutting down after facing financial hardship. The issues started when they opened their location four years ago.The Black Cat Community and Cultural Center has been providing an artistic space for families since 2020.
  "I love being here because all of these people are like my family. They're so kind, so nice, and so creative and so talented," said 15-year-old Presley Piatt, a dancer at Black Cat.
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• Santa Fe man facing additional charges for separate incident

  26-12-2024 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe security guard already facing attempted murder charges, is now facing additional charges for an incident that happened just hours before.Story continues below
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• Kirtland Airforce Base hosts meal for military members, families

  26-12-2024 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Retirees, military members and families from Kirtland Airforce Base received a holiday meal Wednesday.
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• Storm moving out of New Mexico tonight

  26-12-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  A Christmas Day storm that has brought spotty snow and rain along with wind will be moving out of New Mexico tonight. Cooler air sticks around into the end of the week.
  A storm today has been bringing spotty rain and snow showers to the northern half of New Mexico. This storm will continue to move east across the state overnight. A few light snow showers and flurries will continue across the northern mountains, with spotty showers in eastern New Mexico through early Thursday morning. Drier weath
  
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• Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui

  26-12-2024 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in the wheel well of an airplane that landed in Maui after taking off from Chicago.A statement from United Airlines to WGN News confirmed the body was located in the wheel well of the main landing gears of Flight 202.Story continues below
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