Children bearing the brunt of latest escalation in Syrian civil war
Children are suffering in the latest escalation in the nine-year Syrian civil war as civilians face a bleak choice — leave for a life of misery in…
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It will be a sunny Super Bowl Sunday in Miami
Here comes the sun, Miami. Saturday’s weather threats may have slowed down some Super Bowl festivities — but there will be lots of…
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Entrepreneur Leila Janah died from complications of epithelioid sarcoma. Here’s what that is
Leila Janah, a fierce entrepreneur who worked to help those living below the poverty line, died in January from complications of epithelioid sarcoma…
Continue Reading Reese’s Take 5 just stole the record for the largest chocolate nut bar from Snickers
The candy war has begun and it’s on like Donkey Kong. Two weeks ago, weighing in at more than 4,700 pounds and measuring 2 feet high and 26…
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Miami Beach is auctioning off 2 of its iconic lifeguard towers. But delivery is on you
For the thousands of Super Bowl fans traveling to Miami this weekend, you can now take home a souvenir that will truly stand out among your…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso dads share what it means to be a #girldad
Courtesy: Josh Enriquez EL PASO, Texas– The internet has a pretty interesting way of reminding us of what matters most during tragic times. After…
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Texas’ political future may lie in the hands of minorities
EL PASO, Texas — The future of Texas politics lies in the hands of minority voters, according to Democrat efforts and the Republican lieutenant…
Continue Reading 137,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized after police stopped a man in Phoenix
Phoenix police seized $2.5 million worth of fentanyl pills along with other drugs and weapons after stopping a suspected trafficker, officials said.…
Continue Reading More and more students are experiencing homelessness, according to new federal data
As homelessness continues to rise in states like California, new federal data shows that the number of students experiencing homelessness is…
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UTEP Stumbles at home against UAB, 69-55
The UTEP Miners can’t seem to find the right solution in putting together back to back wins. For the 4th straight week, the Miners split both their…
Continue Reading Is it time to freak out about America? What’s next after impeachment
There will come a moment in the next few weeks or months — if it hasn’t come already — when you wonder if this whole America thing…
Continue Reading Andy Gill, a guitarist for Gang of Four band, has died
Andy Gill, a founding member and guitarist for British post-punk band Gang of Four, has died. His bandmates posted a statement on social media…
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NOAA emails show outrage and panic over Trump’s false claims on Hurricane Dorian
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were upset and outraged last year over a controversial statement issued by the…
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El Pasoans remember black history in the Sun City
El Pasoans remembered and celebrated Black History Month Saturday in Central El Paso where they had the chance to learn more about what black people…
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San Elizario plants 22 trees in honor of August 3rd victims
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas – Six months after the August 3rd tragedy, San Elizario volunteers planted a tree in honor of each victim’s life. “It shows…
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El Paso elephants predict who will win Super Bowl LIV
EL PASO, Texas – Who will win Super Bowl LIV? Asian Elephants Juno and Savannah picked opposing teams for Sunday night’s game. “We have had a couple…
Continue Reading CNN and The Des Moines Register will not release Iowa poll results, network says
CNN and The Des Moines Register will not release their final Iowa caucus poll, the network announced Saturday. “A respondent raised an issue…
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UC Berkeley faces backlash after stating ‘xenophobia’ is ‘common’ or ‘normal’ reaction to coronavirus
Anxiety. Feelings of helplessness. Social withdrawal. Anger. Those are some “common” and “normal” reactions to coronavirus,…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant’s high school honors him at first home game since his death
For the first time since the NBA legend that was their most famous alumnus died, the Lower Merion Aces played at Kobe Bryant Gymnasium. The high…
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El Paso Fire Department rescues man in Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas – A hiker who is approximately 70 years old suffered a fall in the Franklin Mountains on Saturday afternoon, according to the El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Department welcomes new tools to fight fires
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Fire Department held another traditional “wetdown” ceremony to prepare a new ambulance to serve the community of…
Continue Reading Fiery crash kills 2 on I-85 near Atlanta
Two people died Saturday morning in a fiery crash on Interstate 85 in suburban Atlanta that shut down the busy highway for hours, according to…
Continue Reading 2 men arrested in Las Vegas in connection with Seattle shooting that left one dead, seven injured
Two suspects wanted in the shooting that killed one person and injured seven others in downtown Seattle last month were arrested in Las Vegas on…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson unanimously voted NFL MVP while Troy Polamalu headlines Hall of Fame class of 2020
Lamar Jackson has another major award to add to his collection. At age 23, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback was unanimously named the NFL MVP,…
Continue Reading Eighth US coronavirus case is college student in Boston
An eighth case of coronavirus in the United States has been confirmed in a Boston man in his 20s, health officials said Saturday. The man, a student…
Continue Reading This Kansas hospital dressed its newborn babies like the Kansas City Chiefs
With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, a Kansas hospital is getting into the spirit. The University of Kansas Health System dressed some of the…
Continue Reading Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib boos Hillary Clinton at Sanders campaign event in Iowa
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib booed Hillary Clinton during a campaign event for Sen. Bernie Sanders Friday in a moment that highlighted the raw…
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Lenín Moreno se disculpa por decir que “a veces” las mujeres denuncian acoso “cuando viene de una persona fea”
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, se disculpó este viernes luego de decir que “a veces” las mujeres denuncian acoso…
Continue Reading Trump administration reveals it’s blocking dozens of emails about Ukraine aid freeze, including President’s role
The Department of Justice revealed in a court filing late Friday that it has two dozen emails related to President Donald Trump’s involvement…
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