Month: April 2008

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Department of Defense says a 22-year-old El Paso sailor has died in Dubai. Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos was found dead in Dubai on Monday. Military officials said Tuesday that his death was the result of a non-combat related incident. Campos was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Support

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Department of Defense says a 22-year-old El Paso sailor has died in Dubai. Airman Apprentice Adrian M. Campos was found dead in Dubai on Monday. Military officials said Tuesday that his death was the result of a non-combat related incident. Campos was assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Support

EL PASO — They walk for different people, but for the same reason: to remember who they lost. Mildred Murrillo and her husband walk for his son, Armando, who was shot to death execution-style in front of his mother and two sisters in 1991. The Murrillo family has been walking ever since. “We come here

EL PASO — They walk for different people, but for the same reason: to remember who they lost. Mildred Murrillo and her husband walk for his son, Armando, who was shot to death execution-style in front of his mother and two sisters in 1991. The Murrillo family has been walking ever since. “We come here

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) – A woman is being held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, without bond on charges of murder and auto theft in the stabbingdeath of a New Mexico student. Allen County, Indiana, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Stone says 36-year-old Tina Loraine Morris of Fort Wayne has a court appearance set for Friday. She is

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) – A woman is being held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, without bond on charges of murder and auto theft in the stabbingdeath of a New Mexico student. Allen County, Indiana, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Stone says 36-year-old Tina Loraine Morris of Fort Wayne has a court appearance set for Friday. She is

BOSTON (AP) – Robert Cheruiyot won his fourth Boston Marathon on Monday, and Dire Tune outkicked Alevtina Biktimirova by 2 seconds in the closest finish in the history of the women’s race. Cheruiyot ran away from the pack to finish in a blistering 2 hours, 7 minutes, 46 seconds. He missed the course record he

BOSTON (AP) – Robert Cheruiyot won his fourth Boston Marathon on Monday, and Dire Tune outkicked Alevtina Biktimirova by 2 seconds in the closest finish in the history of the women’s race. Cheruiyot ran away from the pack to finish in a blistering 2 hours, 7 minutes, 46 seconds. He missed the course record he

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) – Oil prices spiked to a record $117.40 a barrel after a Japanese oil tanker was attacked in Middle Eastern waters, off the east coast of Yemen. The 150,000-ton tanker Takayama was attacked about 270 miles off the Yemen coast in the Gulf of Aden while it was heading for Saudi Arabia,

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) – Oil prices spiked to a record $117.40 a barrel after a Japanese oil tanker was attacked in Middle Eastern waters, off the east coast of Yemen. The 150,000-ton tanker Takayama was attacked about 270 miles off the Yemen coast in the Gulf of Aden while it was heading for Saudi Arabia,

El Paso – A woman is recovering this morning following a rollover crash in west El Paso. The crash happened in the 7300 block of Lakehurst. Investigators are still looking into how the woman’s car ended up in the front yard of a home. No word if alcohol or speed were factors.

El Paso – A woman is recovering this morning following a rollover crash in west El Paso. The crash happened in the 7300 block of Lakehurst. Investigators are still looking into how the woman’s car ended up in the front yard of a home. No word if alcohol or speed were factors.

EL PASO, Texas – Monday marks the beginning of what officials are calling vaccination week, where some clinics in New Mexico and the borderland will offer free immunizations. A cross-border caravan headed out Monday morning at 9 am from La Clinica de Familia in Sunland Park. The caravan will head to La Fe Wellness Center

EL PASO, Texas – Monday marks the beginning of what officials are calling vaccination week, where some clinics in New Mexico and the borderland will offer free immunizations. A cross-border caravan headed out Monday morning at 9 am from La Clinica de Familia in Sunland Park. The caravan will head to La Fe Wellness Center

NEW YORK (AP) – Pope Benedict is back in Rome, having wrapped up a six-day pilgrimage to the United States. He left behind the impression of a compassionate and candid leader who has made a successful transition from professor to pontiff. But it’s uncertain whether his visit will make a lasting imprint. Catholic writer Russell

NEW YORK (AP) – Pope Benedict is back in Rome, having wrapped up a six-day pilgrimage to the United States. He left behind the impression of a compassionate and candid leader who has made a successful transition from professor to pontiff. But it’s uncertain whether his visit will make a lasting imprint. Catholic writer Russell

MOTEGI, Japan (AP) — Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history on Sunday, taking the Indy Japan 300 after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the final laps. Patrick finished 5.8594 seconds ahead of pole-sitter Helio Castroneves on the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi oval after leader Scott Dixon

MOTEGI, Japan (AP) — Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history on Sunday, taking the Indy Japan 300 after the top contenders were forced to pit for fuel in the final laps. Patrick finished 5.8594 seconds ahead of pole-sitter Helio Castroneves on the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi oval after leader Scott Dixon

NEW YORK (CNN) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed at New York’s Ground Zero on Sunday, asking God to bring healing and strength to grieving families, and direction for people “consumed with hatred.” “We ask you in your goodness to give eternal light and peace to all who died here — the heroic first-responders, our fire

NEW YORK (CNN) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed at New York’s Ground Zero on Sunday, asking God to bring healing and strength to grieving families, and direction for people “consumed with hatred.” “We ask you in your goodness to give eternal light and peace to all who died here — the heroic first-responders, our fire

WEST SALEM, Ill. (AP) – Residents across the Midwest were awakened Friday by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago’s Loop and homes in Cincinnati but appeared to cause no major injuries or damage. The quake just before 4:37 a.m. was centered six miles from West Salem, Ill., and 45 miles from Evansville,

WEST SALEM, Ill. (AP) – Residents across the Midwest were awakened Friday by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake that rattled skyscrapers in Chicago’s Loop and homes in Cincinnati but appeared to cause no major injuries or damage. The quake just before 4:37 a.m. was centered six miles from West Salem, Ill., and 45 miles from Evansville,

DEMING, New Mexico -A Deming girl is missing after she left home Monday without telling anyone where she was going.Hermothersaid she believes the bus company she used to get away could have prevented her from leaving. Erika Armstrong wants to know why the company let her 12-year-old daughter on the bus without asking questions. “I

DEMING, New Mexico -A Deming girl is missing after she left home Monday without telling anyone where she was going.Hermothersaid she believes the bus company she used to get away could have prevented her from leaving. Erika Armstrong wants to know why the company let her 12-year-old daughter on the bus without asking questions. “I

ODESSA, Texas (AP) – An electrical problem is blamed for igniting a wildfire in Odessa that injured one person and destroyed at least six homes. The homes of about 150 people also were evacuated yesterday as firefighters battled the West Texas wildfire before putting it out. Officials estimated the size of the fire to be

ODESSA, Texas (AP) – An electrical problem is blamed for igniting a wildfire in Odessa that injured one person and destroyed at least six homes. The homes of about 150 people also were evacuated yesterday as firefighters battled the West Texas wildfire before putting it out. Officials estimated the size of the fire to be

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – A court hearing on the fate of 416 children swept up in a raid on a West Texas polygamous sect two weeks ago continues today in San Angelo. At issue is an attempt by the state of Texas to strip the parents of custody and place the children in foster

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – A court hearing on the fate of 416 children swept up in a raid on a West Texas polygamous sect two weeks ago continues today in San Angelo. At issue is an attempt by the state of Texas to strip the parents of custody and place the children in foster

EL PASO, Texas – A rollover crash on Eastbound Interstate 10, near Transmountain is causing some major backups. Rescue and fire crews are on scene. ABC-7 has a crew there and will bring you the latest details as soon as they become available.

EL PASO, Texas – A rollover crash on Eastbound Interstate 10, near Transmountain is causing some major backups. Rescue and fire crews are on scene. ABC-7 has a crew there and will bring you the latest details as soon as they become available.