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• Colo. Senate panel kills electronic open records bill

  24-02-2016 23:59
  
  DENVER — A Republican-led state Senate committee has voted to defeat a bill to modernize Colorado’s open records law. The bill would have made more government records available in their original computerized formats, rather than paper, so that the public can better analyze them. The State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 3-2 along party […]
  
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• Apple CEO: Complying with FBI demand ‘bad for America’

  24-02-2016 23:58
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — Apple CEO Tim Cook is defending his company’s decision to resist an FBI demand for help cracking an encrypted iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. Cook told a television interviewer Wednesday that it was both the “hard” and “right” thing to do. He also said complying with the demand […]
  
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• `Food court’ planned for Uptown area

  24-02-2016 23:44
  
  Larry Chavez wants to bring some more food to the Uptown table. The Albuquerque businessman has plans for a new restaurant-centric project in one of the city’s most active shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Chavez, president of Albuquerque-based DreamStyle Remodeling, said he intends to tear down a former company administrative building across Indian School from […]
  
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• Updated: Omaree’s mother competent to stand trial

  24-02-2016 23:37
  
  Omaree Varela's mother has been found competent to stand trial for his death, according to onl ...
  
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• Obama’s sacrificial lamb: High-court pick to face long odds

  24-02-2016 23:23
  
  WASHINGTON — Wanted: Top legal mind with Supreme Court aspirations, to serve as a national political football. Candidate must be camera-ready and prepared for disappointment. Contact Barack Obama. Republicans refusing to hold a vote or hearings on any candidate nominated by Obama have complicated his sales job as he seeks a replacement for Antonin Scalia. […]
  
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• No charges against Austin police officer in fatal shooting

  24-02-2016 22:48
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin police officer will not face charges in the fatal shooting of a gunman who had fired at a law enforcement helicopter. Prosecutors on Wednesday announced a Travis County grand jury declined to indict Officer Luke Serrato in the Feb. 7 fatal shooting of Sawyer Flache. Officers responded to a 911 […]
  
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• Arizona prosecutor boycotts iPhones over Apple-vs.-FBI fight

  24-02-2016 22:47
  
  PHOENIX — The prosecutor’s office for most of metro Phoenix is boycotting Apple Inc.’s iPhones because of the company’s legal fight with the FBI over accessing a locked and encrypted iPhone used by a gunman in the San Bernardino, California, mass shootings last December. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said Wednesday his office will discontinue […]
  
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• White House considers Nevada Gov. Sandoval for Supreme Court

  24-02-2016 22:46
  
  WASHINGTON — Two people familiar with the process say the White House is considering Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada as one of several potential nominees to the Supreme Court. The nomination of a Republican would be seen as an attempt by President Obama to court the Senate GOP. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has […]
  
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• Feds want proof for ACA exchange special enrollment windows

  24-02-2016 22:46
  
  The federal government is tightening loopholes that let customers on the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges buy coverage outside the law’s annual enrollment window. That could ease a major concern health insurers have about the exchanges. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Wednesday that it will start requiring documentation or proof from […]
  
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• Coast Guard initially didn’t think El Faro was sinking

  24-02-2016 22:46
  
  When an initial report arrived saying the captain of the cargo ship El Faro had called ashore for help, the U.S. Coast Guard didn’t believe the vessel was at risk of sinking and later had software problems while preparing a response plan. Still, Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Chancery testified Wednesday at an […]
  
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• New: Fey talks ‘Whiskey,’ NM at MPAA event

  24-02-2016 22:43
  
  Tina Fey has been making the rounds promoting her upcoming film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.” At a screening in Washington D.C. hosted by Paramount Pictures and the Motion Picture Association of America, Fey chatted about the film and why the production chose New Mexico. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is based on the true story of Kim Barker, […]
  
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• Police: Man wanted in theft from museum also wanted in theft from UNM

  24-02-2016 22:38
  
  The man wanted in the theft of the bronze dog statue from the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History is also wanted for stealing a lap top computer and lab equipment from the University of New Mexico, according to a statement released by Albuquerque Metropolitan Crime Stoppers. According to the statement, on Jan. 24 Johnathan […]
  
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• Heavy snow, strong winds whip through Midwest

  24-02-2016 22:05
  
  CHICAGO — A powerful storm brought heavy snow and biting winds to parts of the Midwest on Wednesday, leading to mass flight cancellations at Chicago airports and school closings in several states. Airlines cancelled more than 1,000 flights to and from Chicago’s major airports. Most were at O’Hare, but Southwest Airlines cancelled all of its […]
  
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• Court: FBI OK to not notify of Minutemen home invasion

  24-02-2016 22:03
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal appeals court has ruled that the FBI didn’t have an obligation to notify local authorities about a planned home invasion that later resulted in the deaths of a man and his young daughter in southern Arizona. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the […]
  
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• Report: Sheriff was told he had no authority in Scalia death

  24-02-2016 22:02
  
  DALLAS — A sheriff’s report offers a detailed account of the hours after Antonin Scalia’s body was found in Texas, describing how the owner of the luxury resort where the Supreme Court justice died told the sheriff he had no authority in the matter. The report also includes a reference to a pillow that spawned […]
  
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• Dogs that mauled 4 children euthanized

  24-02-2016 22:02
  
  RUSH, Colo. — Authorities in El Paso County have euthanized three dogs that that mauled children over the weekend. KRDO-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1TG6IIM) that the three Great Danes were euthanized by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office after the attacks Saturday that injured four children, three of whom required surgery. The dogs’ owner, who runs a […]
  
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• Bundys, others plead not guilty to Oregon refuge charges

  24-02-2016 22:01
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. — Ammon Bundy and another 15 defendants have pleaded not guilty to a federal conspiracy charge related to the armed takeover of an Oregon wildlife refuge. U.S. District Judge Anna Brown reminded the defendants Wednesday that they are considered innocent until proven guilty. Several of the accused doubted that assertion. One of them, […]
  
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• 3 Colorado officers shot, 1 dead, while serving eviction notice

  24-02-2016 21:51
  
  BAILEY, Colo. — A man opened fire on three law enforcement officers trying to serve an eviction notice Wednesday near this Colorado mountain community, killing one and wounding the others, authorities said. The officers fired back, killing the gunman, officials said. One of the wounded officers was undergoing surgery for life-threatening injuries, and the other […]
  
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• Senate GOP leader holds fast in blocking Obama court pick

  24-02-2016 21:50
  
  WASHINGTON — Democratic foes gloat that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has guided his Republicans into a political dead end with his unbending edict that President Barack Obama’s successor will fill the Supreme Court vacancy and replace Justice Antonin Scalia. The six-term Kentucky Republican has abysmal public approval ratings nationwide. Polling suggests independent voters side […]
  
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• Homeless gnomes: Pennsylvania state park evicts tiny houses

  24-02-2016 21:50
  
  NEWPORT, Pa. — Nearly 40 gnome homes have been evicted from a Pennsylvania state park after a decision change sent them packing. Pennlive.com reports (http://bit.ly/1Qyu9NG ) that park management at Little Buffalo State Park gave permission for Steve Hoke to create the mini, magical houses in December. Since then, he has made 38 tiny houses […]
  
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• Lockdown: Apple could make it tougher to hack Phones

  24-02-2016 21:49
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — Suppose the FBI wins its court battle and forces Apple to help unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers. That could open all iPhones up to potential government scrutiny — but it’s not the end of the story. Turns out there’s a fair bit both individuals and Apple […]
  
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• Casaus pleads guilty to felon in possession charges

  24-02-2016 21:34
  
  Steve Casaus, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to being a felon in possession of a fire ...
  
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• UPS invests in same-day delivery company Deliv

  24-02-2016 19:57
  
  NEW YORK — UPS, looking for ways to get goods to shoppers faster, is investing in same-day delivery company Deliv. Deliv, founded nearly four years ago, works with Macy’s Inc., Kohl’s Corp. and other retailers to deliver online orders within the same day. Shoppers select same-day delivery when they’re about to buy something from the […]
  
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• Rockies adjust to spring training without Jose Reyes

  24-02-2016 19:52
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Colorado Rockies have had some of the uncertainty surrounding Jose Reyes’ status resolved, at least for spring training, but manager Walt Weiss says he understands the process is still unfolding. The four-time All-Star shortstop has been placed on paid leave under Major League Baseball’s new domestic violence policy pending the outcome […]
  
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• Breaking: Judge approves $1B settlement between US and tribes

  24-02-2016 18:53
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge has approved a nearly $1 billion settlement between the Obama administration and Native American tribes over a decades-old claim that the government shorted tribes on contracts to manage education, law enforcement and other federal services. Attorneys for the tribes learned Wednesday that a federal judge in Albuquerque approved the agreement, […]
  
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• Breaking: ABQ judge approves $1B settlement between US and tribes

  24-02-2016 18:53
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge has approved a nearly $1 billion settlement between the Interior Department and Native American tribes over a decades-old claim that the government failed to adequately compensate tribes while they managed education, law enforcement and other federal services. U.S. District Court Judge James Parker in Albuquerque gave the agreement final approval […]
  
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• Navajo president OKs bill for water, sanitation projects

  24-02-2016 18:52
  
  WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye has approved legislation to fund dozens of water and sanitation projects across the reservation. Thousands of Navajos live without running water or access to good quality drinking water. Begaye says the bill will ensure Navajo communities have sufficient water and foster economic development. The tribe will […]
  
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• Teen arrested for threat that closed Colo. schools

  24-02-2016 18:41
  
  ELLICOTT, Colo. — A 15-year-old student has been arrested for allegedly posting a message on social media that led to the closure of schools in a small district east of Colorado Springs. The Gazette (http://bit.ly/1oB3OIi) reports that the teen was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of influencing a public official, a felony, and interfering with a […]
  
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• Judge rules ‘San Antonio 4’ deserve new trial in rape cases

  24-02-2016 18:41
  
  SAN ANTONIO — A judge says four San Antonio women were wrongfully convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls in a case that criminal justice advocates have long championed. Texas District Judge Pat Priest on Tuesday ordered a new trial for the so-called “San Antonio 4,” but he didn’t declare them innocent, which would make […]
  
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• Colorado right-to-die bill fails; Sponsors: Not enough votes

  24-02-2016 18:41
  
  DENVER — The House sponsors of a Colorado right-to-die bill have withdrawn their legislation, conceding they didn’t have the votes for it to pass this election year. Democratic Reps. Joann Ginal of Fort Collins and Lois Court of Denver tearfully vowed before a hushed House chamber that they will try again next year. The bill […]
  
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• The Latest: Kasich goes after Rubio as bad investment

  24-02-2016 18:40
  
  WASHINGTON — The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 12:12 p.m. John Kasich’s campaign is unleashing a stream of attacks against Marco Rubio, saying it’s time to “rethink the conventional wisdom” that Rubio is the establishment’s best hope for defeating Donald Trump. Kasich’s campaign has sent three memos to reporters in fewer […]
  
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• For some turned-off GOP voters, grudging acceptance of Trump

  24-02-2016 18:40
  
  MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Sheila Covert is worried about Donald Trump. A loyal Republican voter from swing state Virginia, Covert calls the businessman “bombastic” and says there’s “just no substance” in his boastful campaign rhetoric. But if Trump does become the GOP presidential nominee? “Well, I’d definitely vote for him,” said Covert, an 81-year-old from the […]
  
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• The Latest: Michigan government offices close due to storm

  24-02-2016 18:39
  
  CHICAGO — The Latest on the winter storm moving through parts of the Midwest (all times local): 12:35 p.m. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has closed many state government offices due to a winter storm that could bring 8-12 inches of snow. All Lower Peninsula state offices closed at noon Wednesday. The State Emergency Operations Center […]
  
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• Oil company targeted by lawsuit over unpaid debt

  24-02-2016 18:14
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. — Creditors have filed a number of lawsuits against an oil and gas company that operates in northwestern New Mexico, claiming the company has debt and money due totaling more than $2.3 million. The Daily Times of Farmington reports that the lawsuits seek repayment by Elm Ridge Exploration Co. to a number of […]
  
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• Martinez: Some progress, lots of failure in legislative session

  24-02-2016 18:09
  
  Gov. Susana Martinez on Wednesday strongly praised the bipartisan support shown for some key initiatives in this year’s legislative session, but firmly criticized ongoing gridlock that continues to block progress on many issues. “There were some good, some bad, some disappointing and some very encouraging things in the session,” Martinez said during a speech at […]
  
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• Oscar predictions: What will win and what should win

  24-02-2016 17:44
  
  LOS ANGELES — Ahead of Sunday’s 88th Academy Awards, Associated Press film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle share their predictions for a ceremony that has everyone guessing: BEST PICTURE The Nominees: “The Big Short,” “Bridge of Spies,” “Brooklyn,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Martian,” “The Revenant,” “Room,” “Spotlight.” BAHR: Will Win: “The Revenant’s” bravado [&hell
  
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• Law officer fatally shoots machete-wielding man in Houston

  24-02-2016 17:43
  
  HOUSTON — A deputy constable has fatally shot a machete-wielding man who was upset after missing his bus at a Houston terminal. Houston police on Wednesday said autopsy results are pending on the 40-year-old suspect, who died at the scene. The shooting happened Tuesday as a Harris County deputy constable investigated a disturbance at an […]
  
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• Man killed while trying to direct traffic

  24-02-2016 17:42
  
  DEL CITY, Okla. — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a Texas man was struck and killed as he stood on an interstate, trying to direct traffic after a previous wreck. The highway patrol says 56-year-old Mark Leaton of Dalhart, Texas, was standing in a lane of Interstate 40 in Del City — just outside Oklahoma […]
  
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• Husband, wife both facing 12 counts after Odessa standoff

  24-02-2016 17:42
  
  ODESSA, Texas — A husband and wife both face 12 counts of attempted capital murder of a peace officer after a standoff in which two Odessa police officers were shot. Ector County District Attorney Bobby Bland said Wednesday that Roy Daniel Garza and Meghan Leanne Garza are charged with the same counts over the December […]
  
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• Gaming chip is helping raise your computer’s IQ

  24-02-2016 17:11
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. — Facebook, Google and Microsoft are tapping the power of a vintage computer gaming chip to raise your smartphone’s IQ with artificially intelligent programs that recognize faces and voices, translate conversations on the fly and make searches faster and more accurate. It’s part of a trend toward the use of an artificial […]
  
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• Apple: Congress, not courts, must decide

  24-02-2016 17:08
  
  WASHINGTON — Apple Inc. will tell a federal judge this week in legal papers that its fight with the FBI over accessing a locked and encrypted iPhone should be kicked to Congress, rather than decided by courts, The Associated Press has learned. Apple will also argue that the Obama administration’s request to help it hack […]
  
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• Austria, Balkan nations, want full stop to migrant influx

  24-02-2016 16:59
  
  VIENNA — Government ministers from Austria and Balkan nations along the migrant route toward Western Europe declared Wednesday that an eventual complete stop to the influx of people overwhelming the continent is inevitable due to security and other concerns. “It is not possible to process unlimited numbers of migrants and applicants for asylum,” said a […]
  
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• With its new S7 phone, Samsung looks even more like Apple

  24-02-2016 16:58
  
  NEW YORK — Apple and Samsung phones, which have been looking more and more alike over the past few years, are much closer to virtual twins with Samsung’s latest Galaxy S7. The convergence began two years ago when iPhones got larger, mimicking Samsung’s once-innovative, plus-sized “phablets.” Last spring, Samsung started emphasizing higher quality materials and […]
  
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• Sheriff says academy graduates 21 cadets

  24-02-2016 16:56
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The Dona Ana County Sheriff says 21 cadets will graduate from the department’s academy on Thursday. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Dona Ana Community College’s east campus in Las Cruces, with state Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Vigil and New Mexico Court of Appeals Chief Judge Michael […]
  
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• Fire destroys historic NM mill along Continental Divide trail

  24-02-2016 16:55
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. — Forest officials say a human-sparked fire is to blame for the destruction of a historic mill along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The Silver City Ranger District released details of the fire Tuesday and asked the public to call if they had any information. Officials were assessing the damage but […]
  
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• ENMU closing campus theater in Roswell

  24-02-2016 16:54
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. — Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is closing its theater after the Walt Disney production of “The Little Mermaid” in April. The reason given for the closing is money — though that’s being questioned. “Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell has been fortunate to have a theater as a non-instructional auxiliary,” says a statement about the […]
  
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• Teacher fired over abortion joke, scissors

  24-02-2016 16:53
  
  KYLE, Texas — A substitute teacher in Central Texas has been fired over what school officials say was an inappropriate joke about abortion and scissors. The Hays Consolidated Independent School District says the male teacher was dismissed following last Friday’s incident at Lehman High School in Kyle. A district statement Tuesday said a student had […]
  
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• Polygamous sect leaders facing on food stamp fraud charges

  24-02-2016 16:52
  
  SALT LAKE CITY — Investigators say they noticed something strange when they began tracking food stamp transactions coming out of two small convenience stores in a polygamous community on the Arizona-Utah border. The volume of food stamp purchased was so large that it rivaled big-box stores like Wal-Mart and Costco. They said they ultimately learned […]
  
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• Texas court clears ex-Gov. Rick Perry of 2nd felony charge

  24-02-2016 16:51
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ highest criminal court tossed the second and final felony charge against former Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, likely ending a case the Republican says helped sink his short-lived 2016 presidential bid. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the abuse-of-power charge, which was filed after Perry threatened — and then carried […]
  
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• Mental exam focus of hearing in clinic shooting case

  24-02-2016 16:51
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Attorneys for a man who admitted to killing three people at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic will return to court to discuss his mental competency exam. The Wednesday hearing will likely focus on whether the evaluation of 57-year-old Robert Dear is finished. A judge ordered the exam after Dear announced that […]
  
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