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• Thune blocks Johnson’s request to advance Georgia sanctions bill

  03-12-2025 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) turned down a personal request by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) last month to advance a sanctions bill targeting pro-Russian, antidemocratic officials in the country of Georgia, according to two congressional aides. Johnson wanted to include the bill, called the Megobari Act, in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), [...]
  
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• Albuquerque police release details on officer-involved shooting that critically injured suspect

  12-12-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday morning to release details of a recent officer-involved shooting that injured one person. The shooting occurred on November 3, on I-40 just west of Albuquerque. According to APD, detectives had been searching for Claude Laska since Oct. 9 on multiple felony counts. They said [...]
  
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• New Mexico trending unseasonably warm into the weekend

  12-12-2025 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  Another day of blue skies and sunshine blanket the state with temperatures already trending above normal. At the start of the afternoon, we already on the milder side in Albuquerque and we are expected to rise into the 60s for another unseasonably warm day. Record high temperatures are in jeopardy once again in sections of [...]
  
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• Who is fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore?

  12-12-2025 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  The University of Michigan dismissed head football coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday, citing an investigation that found he engaged in "an inappropriate relationship with a staff member."
  
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• Nearly 3 million people have caught the flu. Here's where the virus is hitting hardest

  12-12-2025 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. is seeing a post-Thanksgiving spike in influenza, data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday shows.
  
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• Hawaiian island to ban sale of common beach item

  12-12-2025 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  The mayor of Kauai County signed the bill Wednesday, citing the need to protect the island's ecosystem.
  
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• Cuellar restored to senior post on House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee

  12-12-2025 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  Democratic South Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar has been restored to the powerful position of ranking member of the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, which oversees border security costs, the congressman told Border Report on Friday.
  
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• Viagra for women rolling out in select states

  12-12-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  A first-of-its-kind topical cream designed for women to boost sexual arousal is beginning to roll out in select states.
  
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• Trump targets Maduro's financial lifeline with oil tanker seizure

  12-12-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  President Trump is ratcheting up pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, targeting his financial lifeline by seizing a massive tanker carrying crude oil off the coast of Venezuela and ramping up sanctions on the regime.  The capture of a sanctioned ship has fueled fears of a wider conflict with Venezuela while also raising the prospect [...]
  
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• Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion

  12-12-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  Sherrone Moore, who was abruptly fired this week as the University of Michigan football coach, was charged Friday with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said.
  
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• Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to resume ceasefire

  12-12-2025 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  President Trump on Friday said he spoke with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia and they agreed to recommit to a ceasefire following border clashes over the past week that threatened to erupt into greater conflict.  Trump posted on TruthSocial that both sides agreed to halt fighting Friday evening and go back to the terms [...]
  
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• DHS addresses Thanksgiving Day arrest of singer Frank Ray's brother-in-law at El Paso airport

  12-12-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has addressed claims by country singer Frank Ray on a Thanksgiving Day detention at the El Paso International Airport. Country singer and former Las Cruces police officer Frank Ray spoke out about his brother-in-law, Juan Nevarez-Porras's detention on Facebook, saying that the whole incident [...]
  
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• St. Felix Pantry invites community to participate in raffle fundraiser

  12-12-2025 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For over 30 years, St. Felix Pantry has been providing food, support and referral services to New Mexicans. The nonprofit is holding a raffle fundraiser, benefitting the pantry and those in need. St. Felix is a food pantry, but also helps out the community in other ways. They also offer financial assistance, a [...]
  
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• Costco just set a food court sales record — and not for hot dogs

  12-12-2025 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  Business was booming for one certain Costco item on Halloween, the company's CFO said.
  
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• Border Report Live: Author discusses violence against LGBTQ migrants

  12-12-2025 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  Migrants are being targeted because of their gender identity as they travel north toward the United States, the co-author of a new book says in the latest episode of Border Report Live.
  
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• New restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026: Here's what to know

  12-12-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other statesin adding waivers that will redefine what types of food can be purchased with SNAP dollars in 2026.
  
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• Here's how the Broncos can make the playoffs on Sunday

  12-12-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  Here are all the ways that the Broncos can secure a playoff berth on Sunday.
  
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• Abbott sends aid, personnel to support Alaska typhoon recovery

  12-12-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the deployment of additional Texas emergency management personnel to Alaska to support ongoing typhoon recovery efforts.
  
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• Woman attempts to kidnap child at Oklahoma courthouse

  12-12-2025 16:59 via krqe.com
  
  The frantic scene was caught on camera.
  
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• DOJ portrays 'Franklin the Turtle' as 'deportation' judge

  12-12-2025 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  In the second Trump administration post of its kind, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday portrayed the “Franklin the Turtle" character as a “deportation” judge.
  
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• Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico in first poll post-announcement

  12-12-2025 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, leads the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate according to a new poll, with 51% of likely voters indicating support for her, while State Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, has 43% support.
  
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• What's at stake for Americans after the Senate voted down dueling health proposals

  12-12-2025 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  Affordable Care Act subsidies will end in three weeks, more than doubling the premiums for many with health coverage through the 2010 law known as “Obamacare.”
  
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• Ohio governor's race virtually tied after Acton jumps Ramaswamy in new Emerson College Polling survey

  12-12-2025 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  The race for governor in Ohio has tightened with Democrat Amy Acton surging past Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the latest Emerson College Polling survey.
  
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• ObamaCare impasse sets stage for January health care battle

  12-12-2025 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  Only a holiday miracle can prevent ObamaCare subsidies from expiring on Jan. 1, setting up a major health care fight next month when lawmakers turn their attention to a 2026 spending bill and another potential shutdown fight. After dueling partisan bills failed in the Senate on Thursday, attention now turns to the House, where Republican [...]
  
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• Crime rate report, Santa Fe City Council, Mild weather, Green waste collection, Holiday cookies

  12-12-2025 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] New report shows that crime rates are still high in NM and points to issues -  A new report presented to the Legislative Finance Committee on Thursday indicates that the criminal justice system is not utilizing resources effectively. The report points out shortcomings in law enforcement agencies, district [...]
  
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• What's happening in New Mexico December 12-18? Rail Yards Holiday Market and more

  12-12-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from December 12 to 18. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶Tim Keller wins 3rd term as Albuquerque mayor – Tim Keller has secured a historic third consecutive term as Albuquerque mayor. Keller, who has served in the position since 2017, faced off against challenger Darren White [...]
  
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• More record warmth ahead, dry, & breezy

  12-12-2025 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Seasonably cold morning temperatures are in place, but everywhere else is starting off similar to yesterday morning with slightly colder morning temperatures in northern to eastern areas. Areas to the north are starting off mostly in the mid-to-upper teens to temperatures in the lower 30s, while slightly above-to-around-freezing temperatures in the low [...]
  
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• Tensions flare at Santa Fe City Council meeting over affordable housing measure

  12-12-2025 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe City Council meeting got heated, with the incoming mayor calling out the current mayor. "I am so thankful that this administration is coming to a close because this is an administration that does not listen," said City Councilor and Mayor-Elect Michael Garcia. He said these remarks about the Webber [...]
  
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• Pro Football Week 15 Previews: Inside Sports Scoop

  12-12-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week marks the 15th week of the regular season in pro football. The KRQE team discussed four matchups: Green Bay vs Denver, Buffalo vs New England, Minnesota vs Dallas, and Detroit vs Los Angeles. Pro Football is the number one sport in the country, and navigating the ins and outs can [...]
  
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• Well-above normal high temperatures continues across New Mexico

  12-12-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Several places in New Mexico broke record high temperatures Thursday afternoon. More record and near record highs are likely through Saturday before a cold front moves in Saturday night. It is a very warm day for the middle of December across New Mexico Thursday with high temperatures over 30° warmer than normal in parts of [...]
  
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