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• 'Mama told us to pray': Dolly Parton's sister explains October ask for prayers

  04-01-2026 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  A few months ago, Freida Parton caused some alarm when she asked for prayers for her older sister, Dolly Parton.
  
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• ICE officer shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

  07-01-2026 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman [...]
  
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• ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown

  07-01-2026 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman [...]
  
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• Shooting involving federal agents reported in Minneapolis

  07-01-2026 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  Live video posted online showed a large presence of federal officers, local officers, yellow police tape and cars that had been in a crash.
  
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• LIVE: Minneapolis leaders speak out after ICE agent fatally shoots woman

  07-01-2026 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  The shooting drew throngs of angry protesters to the scene.
  
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• ICE agent shoots, kills woman accused of trying to hit officers with car in Minneapolis

  07-01-2026 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  The shooting drew throngs of angry protesters to the scene.
  
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• RFK unveils new dietary guidance for Americans: Here's what to know

  07-01-2026 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  "My message is clear: Eat real food," Kennedy said.
  
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• RFK Jr. unveils new 'upside down' food pyramid

  07-01-2026 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  The White House on Wednesday unveiled new dietary guidelines, with officials calling it the "most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." The new guidelines were represented with an upside-down pyramid placing vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy and healthy fats at the top and whole grains at the bottom. "The new guidelines recognize that whole, [...]
  
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• 'Hey Siri': Phone helps Texas man find 2.09-carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

  07-01-2026 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  With the help of a simple question to Apple's Siri, a Texas man ended up snagging a 2.09-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
  
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• Dead whale found on bow of a ship in New Jersey; NOAA launches investigation

  07-01-2026 17:04 via krqe.com
  
  The whale was reported Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard at the Gloucester Marine Terminal.
  
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• 'Torso killer' confesses to 1965 murder of New Jersey nurse

  07-01-2026 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  Richard Cottingham has claimed he killed more than 80 women before he was locked up.
  
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• Florida mother gives birth to terminal baby to 'donate' life to others

  07-01-2026 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  A Florida mother is dealing with the loss of her newborn daughter by giving other newborns a better chance at life through organ donation.
  
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• Halligan ordered to explain continued use of US attorney title

  07-01-2026 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  A federal judge on Tuesday directed the loyalist prosecutor hand-picked by President Trump in the Eastern District of Virginia to provide a written explanation as to why she continues to assert she is the U.S. attorney, despite a different judge finding she was unlawfully installed to the post.
  
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• Pentagon orders review of women in ground combat roles

  07-01-2026 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  The Pentagon on Tuesday confirmed it directed a review of women’s “effectiveness” in ground combat roles after nearly a decade of them serving in such jobs. 
  
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• Kennedy wants to end 'war on saturated fats' with new dietary guidelines

  07-01-2026 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will begin his push for Americans to eat more saturated fats with the expected release of new dietary guidelines on Wednesday.The move would fly in the face of what doctors and dietitians have been advising for decades, but HHS said on Tuesday the new [...]
  
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• US seizes two Venezuela-linked oil tankers, one flying Russian flag

  07-01-2026 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday. Noem shared a video of the operations to the social platform X at 9:22 a.m. EST. "In two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back meticulously coordinated boarding of two 'ghost fleet' tanker ships— [...]
  
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• US seizes 2 Venezuela-linked oil tankers, 1 flying Russian flag

  07-01-2026 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela early Wednesday morning, one that was flying a Russian flag, drawing pushback from Moscow. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared a video of the operations to the social platform X at 9:22 a.m. EST. "In two predawn operations today, the Coast Guard conducted back-to-back [...]
  
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• Santa Fe man sentenced for DWI crash that injured 2 children

  07-01-2026 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Santa Fe ma has been sentenced for a drunk driving crash that left two children injured in 2024. Dylan Michael Ortiz-Delgado previously pleaded no contest to three counts of great bodily injury by vehicle with a DWI enhancement. Police said the crash happened at an intersection on Rodeo Rd. in Santa [...]
  
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• AFR responds to fire at northwest warehouse

  07-01-2026 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters extinguished a fire at a commercial warehouse in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was dispatched to 1803 6th St. NW at 3:31 a.m. and found a large building with a working fire. A total of 13 AFR units were dispatched, and the fire was brought under control within [...]
  
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• APS clear bag policy, City worker payments, Storm ahead, Child solicitation arrest, Possible measles exposure

  07-01-2026 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories Wednesday's Five Facts [1] APS hands out clear backpacks for students at 5 schools as policy goes into effect - Clear backpacks are now required at a handful of Albuquerque Public Schools to help keep campuses safe. Cleveland, Hayes, Kennedy, Washington, and Wilson Middle Schools are now requiring all students to wear [...]
  
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• When will New Mexico get serious about fixing CYFD?

  07-01-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s a question the community is tired of asking: When will New Mexico get serious about fixing its child welfare system? For decades, KRQE has shed light on the repeated failures of the state’s Children, Youth, & Families Department concerning the death of children. We have questioned leaders and brought viewers gut-wrenching [...]
  
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• System will hit New Mexico with rain, snow, & colder air

  07-01-2026 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Clouds have overtaken most of the region with slightly milder air to start for many but with still mostly calm conditions. Air temperatures in the north are starting off mostly around the upper single digits to the lower 30s, while around-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to the 40s are mostly present [...]
  
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• Metro basketball tournament - first round highlights

  07-01-2026 06:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2026 APS Metro Basketball Championships tipped off on Tuesday across the city. 16 boys and girls teams are in this year's field and all 32 teams took place in Tuesday's opening round. The tournaments will conclude with the championship games on Saturday at Del Norte High School. The girl's championship will take [...]
  
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• Back to back winter storms will bring rain and snow across New Mexico

  07-01-2026 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Back to back winter storms start moving into New Mexico Wednesday. The second storm Thursday could be more impactful with colder temperatures and lower snow levels. Clouds have been streaming into New Mexico Tuesday as high temperatures stay warmer than normal. Cloud cover will continue to increase as upper level moisture increases ahead of our [...]
  
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• APS hands out clear backpacks for middle school students at 5 schools as policy goes into effect

  07-01-2026 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Clear backpacks are now required at a handful of Albuquerque Public Schools to help keep campuses safe, but the new rule isn't being implemented in the schools where guns have been confiscated. APS Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Blakey explained why APS is one of the few school districts in New Mexico to implement a [...]
  
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• APS hands out clear backpacks at 5 middle schools as policy goes into effect

  07-01-2026 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Clear backpacks are now required at a handful of Albuquerque Public Schools to help keep campuses safe, but the new rule isn't being implemented in the schools where guns have been confiscated. APS Superintendent Dr. Gabriella Blakey explained why APS is one of the few school districts in New Mexico to implement a [...]
  
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• Tyler Martinez transfers to Big 12 school

  07-01-2026 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tyler Martinez will be playing his final season of college football in a power conference. The former NMSU linebacker announced his commitment to Colorado on Tuesday. "I chose Colorado because, number one, the entire staff," Martinez told KRQE Sports. "Coach Prime and his entire staff, their goals and their mission lines up [...]
  
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• Lobos win conference road game at CSU

  07-01-2026 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team has earned its first road win of conference play on Tuesday night. UNM took down Colorado State 80-70. As a team, UNM shot 53% from the field and 44% from three. The team was led by Jake Hall with 18 Points and Tomislav Buljan with 11 rebounds. [...]
  
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• California man arrested in Estancia for child solicitation

  07-01-2026 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said a California man was caught in an undercover operation trying to meet up with a 15-year-old in Estancia. Police said that in December, 63-year-old Eric Spoor was in Albuquerque and started chatting online with someone he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but was actually an undercover police officer. According to [...]
  
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• Man accused of burglarizing Ruidoso business during South Fork Fire

  07-01-2026 03:40 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was charged with burglarizing a Ruidoso jewelry store during the South Fork Fire nearly two years ago. They said officers assisting evacuations and roadblocks during the South Fork Fire noticed someone had broken into Johnston Jewelry on Suddereth Drive. Police said a blood sample collected at the scene connected Uziah [...]
  
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