The archaic machinery of a US impeachment trial is swinging into action
Since none of the assembled 99 senators* felt like spending the weekend in jail, they did as they were told and kept mum at their desks. The archaic…
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Your Fitbit could help health officials predict flu outbreaks in real-time
That Fitbit you’ve been wearing could be doing a lot more than tracking your trips to the store. It may help health officials stop the flu from…
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Mira las tres piezas arqueológicas que México recuperó en Alemania
(CNN Español) – Las secretarÃas de Relaciones Exteriores y de Cultura de México anunciaron la recuperación y repatriación de tres piezas…
Continue Reading PSOE volverÃa a ganar las elecciones en España, según barómetro del CIS
(CNN Español) — De celebrarse unas hipotéticas elecciones, el Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) liderado por Pedro Sánchez revalidarÃa…
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Sun returns for Friday
Rainfall amounts were generally light across the area with nearly .20″ at the El Paso airport to .03″ here at KVIA-TV. Temps stayed in the 40’s for…
Continue Reading Coast Guard suspends search for 2 missing fishermen after deadly Texas boat collision
Authorities have suspended their search for two fishermen who went missing after their boat collided with a chemical tanker off Galveston, Texas, the…
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‘Watchmen’ likely to end after producer Damon Lindelof passes on more
“Watchmen’s” slightly cryptic ending appears to be the last we’ll see of the HBO series, barring a change of heart by…
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4 El Paso kids allegedly kidnapped found in Juarez; mom behind bars, dad remains wanted fugitive
EL PASO, Texas – Four young El Paso children described as “missing and endangered” were safely located in Mexico and their mother was arrested on…
Continue Reading Los lobos cachorros, como los perros, también aman jugar a traer la pelota
(CNN) – Cuando juegas con tu perro a lanzarle la pelota para que la traiga de vuelta, en realidad él está aprendiendo una señal social humana…
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DHS has requested Pentagon assistance to build 270 miles of border wall
The Pentagon received a Department of Homeland Security request Wednesday to build and pay for hundreds of additional miles of border wall on the…
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Australia’s prehistoric Wollemi pine trees saved from bushfires in secret government mission
An ancient grove of pine trees whose ancestors are thought to have stood tall among dinosaurs some 200 million years ago has been saved from…
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Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in felon voter rights case
Click here for updates on this story Gainesville (Karina Elwood) — The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion today…
Continue Reading Rep. Ayanna Pressley reveals she has alopecia: ‘It’s important I’m transparent about this new normal’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts on Thursday publicly revealed for the first time that she has an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.…
Continue Reading Mikhail Mishustin no tenÃa una página de Wikipedia en inglés el miércoles por la mañana. Un dÃa después, es el primer ministro de Rusia
(CNN) — Puede que ni siquiera haya tenido una página de Wikipedia en inglés el miércoles por la mañana, pero el exfuncionario de impuestos…
Continue Reading 7 jurors chosen for Weinstein trial: Prosecution accuses defense of eliminating white female jurors
Seven jurors, including four men and three women, have been selected to serve in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial. Prosecutor Joan Illuzzi accused…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ confusing comments about the new documents from Lev Parnas
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a pivotal swing vote in the fight over whether to allow new witnesses during the Senate’s impeachment trial,…
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El Paso Electric sale gets approval of Texas Public Utility Commission
EL PASO, Texas — The sale of El Paso Electric to a private investment firm cleared a major hurdle on Thursday. The Texas Public Utility Commission…
Continue Reading Virginia judge upholds governor’s temporary ban on weapons ahead of a gun rights rally
A judge has upheld Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s decision to temporarily ban firearms and other weapons on state Capitol grounds in Richmond…
Continue Reading Christopher Tolkien, the son of ‘Lord of the Rings’ author, has died at 95
Christopher Tolkien, the son of “The Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien, has died, the Tolkien Society announced Thursday. He was…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia has paid $500M toward the cost of US troops in country
Saudi Arabia has paid the US approximately $500 million to begin to cover the cost of US troops operating in the country, according to a US official.…
Continue Reading 8 senators to watch in the impeachment trial
On Thursday, it became official: The Senate impeachment trial into President Donald Trump is underway. While the ultimate outcome seems predetermined…
Continue Reading Can you help? Firefighters investigating string of overnight fires in Portland
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Firefighters are investigating after responding to a string…
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Gap won’t spin off its Old Navy brand
Gap ended plans to spin off its Old Navy brand Thursday, reversing a strategy announced less than a year ago. The plan was unveiled last year as a…
Continue Reading El prÃncipe Enrique hizo su primera aparición pública desde la crisis de la familia real
(CNN) — El prÃncipe Enrique hizo su primera aparición pública desde que él y Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex, anunciaron la semana pasada que…
Continue Reading Libya’s renegade general ‘agreed to comply’ with ceasefire, says Germany
Libya’s renegade General Khalifa Haftar has “agreed to comply” with the terms of an existing ceasefire agreement in Libya,…
Continue Reading Man tortures, kills girlfriend’s cat during police standoff
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM) — An Omaha man appeared in court after torturing and killing his…
Continue Reading Trump administration says no more computers in economic data lockups
Economic journalists will no longer be able to bring their electronic devices –including their laptops — when they arrive early at the…
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Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base
WASHINGTON, DC — In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and…
Continue Reading Donald Trump aprueba declaración de desastre en Puerto Rico
(CNN Español) — El presidente Trump aprobó una declaración de desastre el jueves para Puerto Rico después de una serie de terremotos que…
Continue Reading Graham man accused of statutory and forcible sex offenses with a 10-year-old child
Click here for updates on this story ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC (WGHP) — A Graham man has been arrested after he was accused…
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