Month: July 2008

By Joann Loviglio, Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A federal appeals court on Monday threw out a $550,000 indecency fine against CBS Corp. for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson’s breast-baring “wardrobe malfunction.” The three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Federal Communications

The El Paso Police Department will host a press conferenceat 11:30 a.m. Mondayto discuss the case of missing soldier Jeneesa Lewis, who was found hurt but alive Sunday night in El Paso. The conference will be heldatPolice Headquarters at 911 N. Raynor. ABC-7 will stream the conference live on KVIA.com.

The El Paso Police Department will host a press conferenceat 11:30 a.m. Mondayto discuss the case of missing soldier Jeneesa Lewis, who was found hurt but alive Sunday night in El Paso. The conference will be heldatPolice Headquarters at 911 N. Raynor. ABC-7 will stream the conference live on KVIA.com.

By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Associated Press Writer CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Hugo Chavez on Sunday urged kids to embrace socialism, raising the ire of educators and parents who turned back the Venezuelan president’s earlier proposal to rewrite textbooks to add socialist doctrine. Chavez celebrated a Venezuelan holiday promoting children’s welfare by telling a group of adolescents

By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Associated Press Writer CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) – Hugo Chavez on Sunday urged kids to embrace socialism, raising the ire of educators and parents who turned back the Venezuelan president’s earlier proposal to rewrite textbooks to add socialist doctrine. Chavez celebrated a Venezuelan holiday promoting children’s welfare by telling a group of adolescents

By ROBERT H. REID, Associated Press Writer AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – The Iraqi prime minister’s seeming endorsement of Barack Obama’s troop withdrawal plan is part of Baghdad’s strategy to play U.S. politics for the best deal possible over America’s military mission. The goal is not necessarily to push out the Americans quickly, but instead give

By ROBERT H. REID, Associated Press Writer AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – The Iraqi prime minister’s seeming endorsement of Barack Obama’s troop withdrawal plan is part of Baghdad’s strategy to play U.S. politics for the best deal possible over America’s military mission. The goal is not necessarily to push out the Americans quickly, but instead give

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama said Sunday the United States, NATO and Afghanistan must do more to combat the Taliban and al-Qaida, and he urged stronger steps to prod Pakistan into eliminating cross-border terrorist training camps. “Our message to the Afghan government is this: We want a strong partnership based on

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama said Sunday the United States, NATO and Afghanistan must do more to combat the Taliban and al-Qaida, and he urged stronger steps to prod Pakistan into eliminating cross-border terrorist training camps. “Our message to the Afghan government is this: We want a strong partnership based on

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 6:02 p.m. for Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico. The NWS reports thata strong thunderstorm south of Elephant Butte will produce a torrential rainfall east of the Caballo Mountains. The storm will likely cause runoff flooding in low water crossings on New Mexico

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 6:02 p.m. for Central Sierra County in south central New Mexico. The NWS reports thata strong thunderstorm south of Elephant Butte will produce a torrential rainfall east of the Caballo Mountains. The storm will likely cause runoff flooding in low water crossings on New Mexico

COLORADO CITY, Texas — Two men, one of whom was from Horizon City, were killed in an auto accidentnear Colorado City, Texas, on Saturday, according to the Colorado City Record newspaper. According to the Record, thirty-six-year-old Juan Dominguez of Horizon City was driving on highway I-20 about three miles west of Colorado City about 8:05

COLORADO CITY, Texas — Two men, one of whom was from Horizon City, were killed in an auto accidentnear Colorado City, Texas, on Saturday, according to the Colorado City Record newspaper. According to the Record, thirty-six-year-old Juan Dominguez of Horizon City was driving on highway I-20 about three miles west of Colorado City about 8:05

By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer McALLEN, Texas (AP) – About 14 miles of border fencing planned for the lower Rio Grande Valley would be built in the river’s floodplain and has yet to be approved by the commission governing the international boundary. The “movable” fence proposed by the Department of Homeland Security would be

By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer McALLEN, Texas (AP) – About 14 miles of border fencing planned for the lower Rio Grande Valley would be built in the river’s floodplain and has yet to be approved by the commission governing the international boundary. The “movable” fence proposed by the Department of Homeland Security would be

EL PASO, Texas — A new center will open Thursday night to serve the gay community in El Paso. The new Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (GLBTQ) Center is set to open at 7:30 p.m.at 311 E. Mills St. in Downtown El Paso. According to our partners at Newspaper Tree, two assaults due to

EL PASO, Texas — A new center will open Thursday night to serve the gay community in El Paso. The new Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (GLBTQ) Center is set to open at 7:30 p.m.at 311 E. Mills St. in Downtown El Paso. According to our partners at Newspaper Tree, two assaults due to

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. — A 16-year-old male from Anthony, N.M. was arrested Wednesday after being connected with several reports of graffiti in the Anthony area. On Wednesday, Dona Ana County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of damage on grave markers at a Berino cemetery. The type of paint and graffiti were similar to two

DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. — A 16-year-old male from Anthony, N.M. was arrested Wednesday after being connected with several reports of graffiti in the Anthony area. On Wednesday, Dona Ana County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of damage on grave markers at a Berino cemetery. The type of paint and graffiti were similar to two

Did you know there is a site on the web that you can go to get a more accurate measurement of precipitation around the area? It’s called CoCoRaHS, which is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds

Did you know there is a site on the web that you can go to get a more accurate measurement of precipitation around the area? It’s called CoCoRaHS, which is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds

EL PASO, Texas – Unwanted guests have been intruding into the old Lake El Pasogrounds in East El Paso County. The grounds have been closed off to the public for the past two years, but the recent discovery of a dead body nearby is drawing in plenty of curious people. “This is absolutely, positively closed

EL PASO, Texas – Unwanted guests have been intruding into the old Lake El Pasogrounds in East El Paso County. The grounds have been closed off to the public for the past two years, but the recent discovery of a dead body nearby is drawing in plenty of curious people. “This is absolutely, positively closed

by ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson JUAREZ, Mexico — In just the last month, several banks and a restaurant have been robbed in Juarez. The question now is, are the robberies related to the warring drug cartels? According to our news partners at channel 44 in Juarez, the criminals would like everyone to think the robberies

by ABC-7 Reporter Veronique Masterson JUAREZ, Mexico — In just the last month, several banks and a restaurant have been robbed in Juarez. The question now is, are the robberies related to the warring drug cartels? According to our news partners at channel 44 in Juarez, the criminals would like everyone to think the robberies

by ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO, Texas — A massive rock wall in danger of collapsing has led to the evacuation of a family in West El Paso. It could be months before they are allowed back home. A wall towering above the homes on Colina Alta has formed cracks due to a drainage

by ABC-7 Reporter Darren Hunt EL PASO, Texas — A massive rock wall in danger of collapsing has led to the evacuation of a family in West El Paso. It could be months before they are allowed back home. A wall towering above the homes on Colina Alta has formed cracks due to a drainage

by Michelle Roberts, Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee next week will focus on coordinating a state and federal response to polygamy in the wake of a raid and bungled custody case in Texas. The committee, which announced the hearing Wednesday, did not release a witness

by Michelle Roberts, Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee next week will focus on coordinating a state and federal response to polygamy in the wake of a raid and bungled custody case in Texas. The committee, which announced the hearing Wednesday, did not release a witness

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) – Andy Dick was arrested early Wednesday for investigation of drug use and sexual battery after the comedian allegedly pulled down a teenager’s top, police said. The former co-star of the TV sitcom “NewsRadio” was released from a detention center after posting $5,000 bail. Calls to his representatives seeking comment were not