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• US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

  16-11-2024 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the first known case of clade I mpox in the U.S. through laboratory testing. The person was treated in San Mateo County, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The individual is at home and recovering. “People who had close contact with this indiv
  
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• Elon Musk is hiring for DOGE. Here's the type of people he wants to recruit

  18-11-2024 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Just days after being tapped to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk is searching for "high-IQ" individuals willing to work long hours to join the taskforce. But the job may not come with a paycheck.
  President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will spearhead the new department during his administration.
  Despite its name, DOGE isn't an official government agency. Instead, it's a private initia
  
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• Longest-waiting child in Arkansas foster care system finds forever family

  17-11-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) - The long-awaited journey for 17-year-old Jose to find his forever family has now come to an end.Cheering and crying filled the Ninth West Judicial Circuit Court and the Arkansas Department of Human Services conference room on Thursday as the judge declared Jose was now adopted, 6,183 days after entering Arkansas' foster care system.Jose suffered from shaken baby syndrome at the hands of a caretaker when he was just a baby, according to Project Zero, a non-profit coalit
  
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• Why do these NFL players wear 'old-style' helmets?

  17-11-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — What do New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco have in common?In addition to being among the oldest active players in the NFL, alongside Jets punter Thomas Morstead and Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk, they may stick out to an eagle-eyed football watcher. Why, you may ask? It’s not for their specific roles. Instead, take a look at their helmets. In the slideshow below, you can see all four players wearing similarl
  
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• 'Toxic Hall of Shame': Dangerous plastics may be getting into your food at these major retailers, restaurants, study finds

  17-11-2024 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Food and cosmetics from dozens of major retailers come wrapped in potentially dangerous plastics, a new report has found.More than 17 retailers have taken no steps to protect customers from chemicals in packaging that can lead to diseases ranging from obesity to cancer, according to the 2024 Report Card from Toxic-Free Future. Why you should throw away your black plastic cooking utensilsThat plastic packaging — films, wrappings and coatings on to-go containers
  
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• Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states

  17-11-2024 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Organic carrots have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak impacting 18 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday.Multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots have been recalled by Grimmway Farms due to the potential E. coli contamination. While the carrots are no longer available in stores, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns consumers may still have some in their homes.According to the FDA, the impacted carrots, listed
  
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• 8-year-old from Alabama who raised money for mother's headstone now giving back

  17-11-2024 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) — Emouree Johnson, 8, began selling lemonade earlier this year to pay for her mother's tombstone. On Saturday, she decided to raise more money, but this time, for others.Johnson caught the community's attention in April when she started a lemonade stand to help raise funds for a tombstone for her mother, Karli, who died in March at the age of 29. Earlier this year, a headstone was donated and placed at her mother's grave.This month, Johnson, as well as her friends a
  
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• Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

  17-11-2024 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — President Joe Biden has authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike even deeper inside Russia, the latest easing of limitations meant to prevent the conflict from further spiraling, according to one U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.The decision allowing Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, for attacks farther into Russia comes as thousands of North Korean troops hav
  
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• LIVE: President Biden speaks from Manaus, Brazil

  17-11-2024 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Joe Biden on Sunday became the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, as the incoming Trump administration seems poised to scale back the U.S. commitment to combating climate change.The massive Amazon, which is about the size of Australia, stores huge amounts of the world’s carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that drives climate change when it's released into the atmosphere. But development is rapidly depleting the wor
  
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• LIVE: President Biden speaks from Brazil

  17-11-2024 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Joe Biden on Sunday became the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, as the incoming Trump administration seems poised to scale back the U.S. commitment to combating climate change.The massive Amazon, which is about the size of Australia, stores huge amounts of the world’s carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that drives climate change when it's released into the atmosphere. But development is rapidly depleting the wor
  
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• Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest

  17-11-2024 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Joe Biden on Sunday became the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, as the incoming Trump administration seems poised to scale back the U.S. commitment to combating climate change.The massive Amazon, which is about the size of Australia, stores huge amounts of the world’s carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that drives climate change when it's released into the atmosphere. But development is rapidly depleting the wor
  
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• How this duct-taped banana came to be worth $1 million

  17-11-2024 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in New York.The yellow banana fixed to the white wall with silver duct tape is a work entitled “Comedian,” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It first debuted in 2019 as an edition of three fruits at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair, where it became a much-di
  
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• Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

  17-11-2024 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Finally some good news for your budget: Most U.S. households should plan to "spend about the same or less on energy than they did last winter," the Energy Information Administration predicts in its annual report. But there are some exceptions, the report admits.
  The first big anticipated change is weather. Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to be colder, especially i
  
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• Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure

  17-11-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Sunday launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, described by officials as the largest in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure and killing civilians.The attack came as fears are mounting about Moscow’s intentions to devastate Ukraine's power generation capacity ahead of the winter.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had launched a total of 120 missiles and 90 drones in a large-scale attack across Ukraine
  
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• New Mexico shocks 18/19-Washington State 38-35

  17-11-2024 18:02 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since 2003, the New Mexico Lobos football team has a victory against a ranked opponent.
  The Lobos outscored 18/19-Washington State 24-7 in the second half on their way to a 38-35 victory at University Stadium Saturday night. The victory came on senior night and was one the Lobos had to have to keep their bowl hopes alive. The victory improved New Mexico's record to 5-6, one win away from reaching bowl eligibility.
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• David Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies

  17-11-2024 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — David Parton, the older brother of beloved singer Dolly Parton, has died, according to his family. He was 82.
  Their younger sister, Stella Parton, posted to Facebook on Friday, writing that her "wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning." She shared a similar post on Threads, saying, "My brother David left us this morning. He finally got his angel wings. RIP dear soul. Love you forever."Another rare ‘doomsday fish’ discovered off Southe
  
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• CWD in deer: What are the signs, and is the meat safe to eat?

  17-11-2024 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Deer hunting season is upon us across the Midwest, prompting a reminder from wildlife officials: Be on the lookout for chronic wasting disease, or CWD. CWD is a contagious, fatal, neurological illness that can impact not only white-tailed deer, but other North American cervids like mule deer, elk, and moose. It was first discovered in the U.S. in 1967 and has since been detected in more than 30 states, though officials note it may be present in other states but not yet det
  
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• The worst passwords you could have in 2024 — or any year

  17-11-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — There are few things as annoying as the sheer amount of passwords we need to log in to everything we use these days. You need bank passwords, email passwords, social media passwords — even passwords for smart fans! — and keeping track of all of these gets to be a hassle really quick.But don't rely on easy-to-remember passwords too much — because all of us tend to think more alike than we'd guess. In fact, password management application NordPass, recently rele
  
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• Trump said he can't run in 2028 unless the GOP figures 'something' out: Could that happen?

  17-11-2024 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – President-elect Donald Trump, during a meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday, made an apparent joke in which he remarked that the GOP might want to “do something” that would somehow allow him to serve a third term in 2028.“I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something,” Trump said, according to audio shared with The Hill. “Unless you say, ‘He’s so good, we have to just figure it out.’”Trump’s
  
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• Back to back low pressure systems

  17-11-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Rain has already begun across Southern New Mexico this evening. The rain will intensity through the evening.
  The first low pressure system of the week has made its way to the Baja this evening. Tomorrow and Monday the low will track towards New Mexico before settling over southeastern New Mexico.
  Ahead of the low, moisture will be drawn into the state. The result of this is the showers we have already seen popping up around southeast New Mexico. Overnight the rain could even reach as far north a
  
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• New Mexico cannabis industry may soon experience major shift in policy enforcement

  17-11-2024 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico cannabis industry could soon experience a major shift in how the state enforces cannabis laws. It comes as lawmakers discussed a bill expected to be introduced to the legislature this upcoming session."There is a thriving underground market of cannabis sales here in New Mexico," said New Mexico Senator Katy Duhigg.It's that underground market that lawmakers are trying to disrupt."A lot of the tools that we are trying to give Regulation & L
  
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• 'He didn't deserve this': Mother seeks answers after son was killed in Albuquerque shooting

  17-11-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been two months since a 32-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting in northeast Albuquerque. His family is still seeking justice after no suspects have been arrested."He was an amazing father, an amazing son, brother, uncle. He was the heart of our family," said Clyda Archuleta, mother of Jose Gonzalez. His family has been feeling his absence in the past two months since he was killed."I wake up every day asking why. Why my son? What, and we
  
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• Pickup truck crashes through northeast Albuquerque pizza parlor window

  17-11-2024 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – During the middle of the dinner rush, a northeast Albuquerque pizza joint was thrust into a scary situation.
  It was business as usual on Friday night at Mario's Pizza and Ristorante on Juan Tabo and Menaul, dough was being rolled out, marinara spread and pizzas cooked to perfection in anticipation of the Friday rush. That is until 5:30 p.m. rolled around. Candlelight vigil honors ‘Por Vida’ tattoo shop owner John ‘Bale’ SisnerosShortl
  
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• Muhammad Ali's grandson: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight 'robbed us'

  17-11-2024 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Muhammad Ali’s grandson and professional boxer Nico Ali Walsh criticized Jake Paul following the influencer's fight against Mike Tyson.Walsh told "NewsNation Now" that he and Paul are "not fighting for the same sport, league."
  "He's fighting for headlines, and I'm fighting for my bloodline," Walsh said when asked if he'd ever fight Paul.Donald Trump’s new administration: Who has he chosen so far?Walsh said the recent fight left a bad taste in many people's m
  
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• Low pressure system brings rain tonight

  17-11-2024 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  Rain is moving into New Mexico tonight and will be lasting through Monday. Snow is expected in higher elevations.
  A low pressure system moved into the Great Basin on Friday. Through the day today this low pressure system has tracked south and settled over the Baja. Over tonight and tomorrow the low will begin to move into New Mexico.
  Ahead of this next movement, the low is drawing up moisture into New Mexico. This moisture will bring rain back to the state as soon as tonight. The rain late tonig
  
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• 'The Voice' winner hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself

  17-11-2024 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — "The Voice" winner Jason "Sundance" Head is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach on Friday, the singer's wife Misty announced on social media.According to a Facebook post, Sundance was out hunting by himself on his Texas ranch when the accident occurred. The most affordable US cities for renters making minimum wage"It was not his hunting rifle and no, nobody shot him," the post said, in part. "He was out of the vehicle reaching in to grab his .22. When he g
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights – Week 13

  17-11-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The quarterfinals for 11-man football are now a wrap in New Mexico. Here is a look at some scores and highlights from Saturday's slate of games.2024 high school football playoff bracketsHobbs: 6 — La Cueva: 57Lovington: 7 — Artesia: 45Los Alamos: 14 — Gadsden: 43Grants: 16 — St. Pius X: 46Valencia: 0 — Bloomfield: 50Thoreau: 0 — St. Michael's: 50West Las Vegas: 15 — Robertson: 38Loving: 42 — Legacy Academy: 20R
  
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• West Mesa Community Center Fall Fest returns, boasting soups and artworks

  17-11-2024 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque is full of close-knit communities looking out for each other, and on Saturday, the West Mesa community showed off their love and pride for their piece of the metro.The West Mesa Community Center hosted its third annual fall festival, an event known for reasonably priced artwork, one-of-a-kind crafts, and a beloved soup kitchen. APS students help collect pantry goods for McKinney-Vento Program"The fall fest is best known for supporting our lo
  
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• New Mexico middle schoolers participate in STEM electric car challenge

  17-11-2024 01:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs held its annual electric car challenge, bringing together middle school students from across the state to showcase their STEM skills.The competition asks kids to build an electric car capable of delivering a payload weighing about as much as a salt shaker and complete a design challenge. There was also an optional research challenge defending their findings. Judges said they were impressed with what they saw.Story continues below
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• APS students help collect pantry goods for McKinney-Vento Program

  17-11-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials said food insecurity is impacting many in our community, causing them to choose between a meal and other essentials. The McKinney-Vento Warehouse is once again stepping in to help.On Saturday, dozens of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) students helped fill up the food warehouse. APS headquarters, located in Uptown Albuquerque, was transformed into a drop-off hub where the community could bring non-perishable food items. Chaves County flood vic
  
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