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V.26 No.8 | 02/23/2017

The Daily Word in the State of the Union, Russia and Congress

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A man who recently took hostage and car-jacked hikers at the La Luz trail was arrested in Kan.

A woman had acid thrown in her face Monday night, that's the fifth recorded acid attack in Berlin, Germany since Dec.

A summation of the presidents of the HBCU reaction to meeting with Trump: Photo Op!

How accurate was Trump's first address to Congress?

Undoing all of the progress achieved in the last eight years is just beginning.

Wanna see a bot fight? Head over to Wikipedia.

A Russian airstrike hit US allies by “mistake.”

An emotional moment during the State of Nation speech could backfire for the Trump administration.

V.26 No.6 | 02/09/2017

The Daily Word in Treason, Treasonists and Trump

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We're living in historic times—Russia will be the downfall of the Trump administration.

'Cause, ya know, they've been in contact with Russia constantly since Trump began campaigning.

So will the Senate actually investigate Michael Flynn?

Trump says “Fake News” illegally brought down treasonist Michael Flynn.

Design student and artist Pryanka Shah uses photography to explore how women are viewed in public.

Amanda Knox writes about intimate relationships in prison.

Should doggo do a high?

Pope Francis says Native people should have complete control of their land.

V.26 No.5 | 02/02/2017

The Daily Word in Fighting, Free Speech and the Islamic State

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American women prepare for four years of fighting.

Republicans are going to take literally everything, starting with free speech.

College cost, debt and student homelessness continues to rise.

Let's look at this “genocide” Donald Trump is talking about.

Betsy DeVos is the Secretary of Education now. What's next for the American education system?

V.26 No.4 | 01/26/2017

Daily Word in Mothers, Presidents and Poison

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An estimated 150,000 babies were taken from “illegitimate” Australian mothers in the 20th century.

So what can Trump actually do?

Buzzfeed: Always asking the important questions.

Republicans advanced Trump's cabinet nominees while no Democrats were present, a clear violation of finance committee rules which require members of both parties to be present for voting.

What's the future of the tech industry under Trump's reign?

What is the EPA going to do to monitor the long-term effects of the 2015 mine spill that poisoned rivers in the Western US?

A policy dissent cable has gathered over 1,000 signatures by state officials.

V.25 No.52 | 12/29/2016

The Daily Word in Trump Supporters, Gorrilaz and Smart Hairbrushes

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Republican senators have introduced an amendment (again) that would limit congressional terms.

Move aside, Kim K, here's the original selfie queen.

Industry weed is the biggest thing since the internet. Really.

Would you be surprised if I told you Trump supporters find Vladimir Putin more likable than President Obama?

The Gorillaz celebrate women musicians with a mixtape.

“PMS” aka, another misdiagnosis of women's medical issues.

In the market for a new hairbrush? How about The Hair Coach, a smart hairbrush from L'Oreal?

Tune into the next episode of definitely fucking not

V.25 No.25 | 06/23/2016

The Daily Word in Looting, SCOTUS and Affirmative Action

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The maximum prom level has been achieved.

How do human rights and global warming intersect?

It's not just congress that can't agree on anything.

Texas is surprisingly holding true to their affirmative action program, albeit barely.

For many homeowners whose homes were spared from the Dog Head Fire, they weren't spared from looting.

V.25 No.20 | 05/19/2016

The Daily Word in Local Police Brutality, Truck Drivers and Climate Change

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Who could have guessed that vigilante justice could go wrong?

Metal mantra: Fuck the system, not the people oppressed by the system.

Kim Jong Un looks really great, nowadays, huh?

Yeah, let's make truck drivers who drive over 70 hours a week drive more. What a good idea.

BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!

Yes, killing an 88 year old man who is having a mental breakdown cause by his wife's death with over 60 pepperballs and an attack dog is super professional. Wow, APD, you're so good at your job.

The Catholic Church in Mexico opposes legalization of same-sex marriage but the gang violence can slide.

“God, Riley, Jessica is such a player!” —Every seven-year-old

V.23 No.46 |

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The Daily Word in immigration, bombs and a reincarnated marine

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In Myanmar, President Obama gave a talk on immigration and said he can't “stand by” and wait for Congress to act.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel wants to fix the bomb.

A Dallas teacher was forced to resign after posting “racially charged” tweets laced with derogatory statements about the Michael Brown shooting.

According to the Pew Research Center, 40 percent of new marriages in the US are remarriages.

Police in Los Angeles arrested 23 people outside a Walmart who were protesting low wages and “its retaliation against employees who pushed for better working conditions.”

A woman who owns a horse ranch in Placitas found a dead horse in a storage room on the facility. It's not exactly The Godfather, but it's enough to make you lose your lunch.

Seven years later, the case of the missing man who left his severed penis on a doorstep is still unsolved.

A former teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools and two principals are being sued for a string of sexual abuse allegations.

Could New Mexico's seven-year oil production boom be coming to an end?

Some kids see ghosts. Some kids have imaginary friends. This one thinks he's a reincarnated marine.

V.23 No.38 |

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The Daily Word in airstrike plans, Alison Krauss' imposter and a hearse parade

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The White House kicks off it's “It's On Us” campaign to address sexual assault on campuses.

The American Freedom Defence Initiative has placed anti-Islamic ads on a hundred NYC buses and two subway entrances this week.

Deputies in North Florida are baffled after 51-year-old Donald Spirit killed seven of his family members, then turned the gun on himself.

Alabama District Court Judge Mark E. Fuller is being pressured to resign after being accused of assaulting his wife.

After Congress gave the “OK” for a plan to arm and train Syrian rebels, the Pentagon is waiting for President Obama to approve their airstrike list.

A New Mexican woman is in trouble for violating probation after impersonating bluegrass star Alison Krauss and conning an elderly man in Arkansas out of his life savings, his house and his cars.

After two New Mexico counties went to the Supreme Court to put two nonbinding questions about marijuana and taxes on the November election ballads, Secretary of State Dianna Duran went to the federal court to intervene. But they said they won't referee this issue.

Jesus Arredondo Soto has been convicted of killing a woman and her 1-year-old son in 2010. He faces up to two life sentences, plus more than 70 years in prison.

According to a statewide ABQ Journal poll, 50 percent of New Mexico voters opposed marijuana legalization, while 44 percent were in favor.

You ever see a parade of hearses? No? Head to Michigan this weekend.

V.23 No.3 |

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The Daily Word a football camel's death, NSA's data and a photographing poser

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President Obama says he will “end the National Security Agency’s ability to store phone data collected from millions of Americans.” Sure …

A 4-year-old girl in Detroit accidentally shot and killed her 4-year old cousin.

In case you haven't heard, the 2014 Academy Award nominations are out!

A voting law in Pennsylvania that would require people to show photo ID's at the polls was struck down.

ABQ police are on the lookout for man claiming to be a UNM photography student who takes photos of girls.

Congress has cut funding for horse slaughter operations by passing a $1.1 trillion budget bill that prohibits the Department of Agriculture from spending money on inspectors for equine facilities.

In the aftermath of Tuesday's Berrendo Middle School shooting in Roswell, N.M., police are looking at suspect Mason Campbell's Instagram page to see if it bears any relevance.

Elias Montoya, a New Mexico State Police officer who was fired for opening fire on a minivan full of kids in Taos, gives his side of the story.

Princess, a football-predicting camel, dies weeks ahead of Super Bowl. RIP.

V.23 No.1 |

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The Daily Word in New Mexico pot, Aiken for Congress and brutal punishment

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A stranded research vessel in Antarctica makes people question whether it's safe for tourists to venture to the icy continent.

A report says that Jang Song Thaek of North Korea (and five of his associates) were fed to starving dogs.

The Justice Department disagrees with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's contraception opposition for religious-based organizations in regards to the Affordable Care Act.

Remember Clay Aiken? Me neither. But apparently he wants to run for Congress.

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle this morning while trying to cross Montgomery Boulevard.

Move over Colorado. New Mexico may be next.

APD says that 9-year-old Omaree Varela (who was killed by his mother) had reported being abused to school officials a year before his death.

While same-sex marriage is now legal in New Mexico, it's still considered unlawful in Navajo Nation.

Naughty America wants your unused gift cards!

V.22 No.40 |

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The Daily Word in Dayton's immigrants, the mayoral election and randy tarantulas

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While the government shutdown still looms, Congress is questioning whether the debt ceiling will be increased and ponders the likelihood of a default.

Al Qaeda fugitive Abu Anas al-Libi was captured in Libya over the weekend and is being held on the U.S.S. San Antonio in the Mediterranean Sea before being taken to New York to be prosecuted.

“World's first flexible OLED [organic light-emitting diode] panel for smartphones"? LG corners the market on curved screens and such.

Dayton, Ohio sees improvements in its economy by lending help to people immigrating to the US.

After an anti-abortion group was accused of picketing a doctor's house in Bernalillo County, the county commissioners are looking into an anti-picketing ordinance to prevent this from happening again.

Jerry Chavez is accused of stabbing his estranged wife to death while his two boys, ages 6 and 12, witnessed the crime. Though his friends have stated that he is a good, Christian man and “would never kill anyone.”

With the mayoral election happening tomorrow, the question remains: Will there be a runoff?

Who knew tarantulas really like to get it on?

V.22 No.35 |

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The Daily Word in hot schools in the Midwest, California's Rim Fire and lava lamps

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Congress and the White House are still trying to decide whether or not to launch a limited military strike against Syria for using chemical weapons on civilians last month.

One-year-old Antiq Hennis was shot in the head and killed Sunday night in Brooklyn, NY. According to sources, the bullet was meant for this father, Anthony Hennis.

For those who are taking a break this Labor Day and reading Fifty Shades of Grey, the two main stars of the movie adaptation were announced.

California's Rim Fire is still raging, and many fear for the lives of the cattle that graze those lands.

It's getting hot in here, so can I please go home?

The search still continues for missing firefighter, Token Adams, who went missing on Friday afternoon when he failed to report to his crew at a “pre-planned meeting point” when responding to a fire in the Jemez.

Five people (including two children and a pregnant woman) died this Labor Day weekend in car crashes around the state.

Hey Londoners, go get you some lava lamps. They turn 50 tomorrow!

V.22 No.2 |

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The Daily Word in Golden Globes, inflatable ISS, TNG bloopers

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Bloomberg calls for universal background checks for firearms sales.

Golden Globes winners. Also, some important celebrity tweets from the night.

Attempted robbery turned shooting in Kmart parking lot off of Carlisle.

NASA to build an $17.8 million inflatable extension to the ISS.

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" season 2 gag reel.

KOAT presents a slideshow of things people hate more than Congress.

Woman in Louisiana arrested for stalking herself.

News teams in southern California complain about the "cold" weather.

V.21 No.43 | 10/25/2012
Michelle Lujan Grisham

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