Amid looming coronavirus crisis, progress made in fight against Ebola
As China and the world try to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, the fight against another deadly disease, Ebola, has reached an encouraging…
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Bloomberg is spending his billions. Trump’s hosting a pricey 2020 fundraiser. But is it legal?
Michael Bloomberg is spending unprecedented gobs of his own many billions of dollars on his late entrance into the Democratic presidential primary.…
Continue Reading ‘The West is winning’: Pompeo touts US commitment to Western allies in face of criticism
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the erosion of the transatlantic alliance “grossly exaggerated,” and pushed back on comments by…
Continue ReadingPerfect Weekend & Warm Afternoon
El Paso, Texas— Expect a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine. We should be topping off in the upper 60s for today and will see wind speeds from…
Continue Reading Exclusive: US assures Afghans it will not abandon them after peace deal, Afghan source says
As the United States finalizes its plans to reduce violence in Afghanistan, an Afghan source close to the negotiations has said that US officials in…
Continue Reading Zelensky rejects Trump’s claim that Ukraine is corrupt in interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour
In a CNN interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine is…
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Kobach courts Trump as Senate GOP frets over Kansas seat
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are fearful that the conservative hardliner Kris Kobach could cost them a crucial Senate seat in Kansas and…
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What happens to the Valentine’s Day flowers that don’t get sold?
Valentine’s Day represents different things to different people: Love, consumerism, chocolate for breakfast. But for the floral industry,…
Continue Reading Cannabis giant Canopy Growth posts earnings surprise
The week ended on a high note for Canopy Growth. The world’s largest cannabis company by market cap saw its shares finish up more than 13%…
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Hmong men record alleged coronavirus discrimination at Indiana hotels
Two Hmong men say they have been discriminated against out of fear of the novel coronavirus while looking for a hotel room in Indiana. Kao Lor and…
Continue Reading Beijing orders mandatory coronavirus quarantine as US moves to evacuate passengers from cruise ship
Beijing has ordered a mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers returning to the city, with novel coronavirus cases continuing to rise in China and…
Continue Reading 3 people were shot inside a restaurant owned by ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss, police say
A “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star who co-owns a restaurant where three people were shot Friday night says she and her family are…
Continue Reading Immigrant acquitted of murder in Kate Steinle shooting is not competent to stand trial due to mental illness, evaluator says
A court evaluator concluded Jose Ines Garcia Zarate is not competent to stand trial on federal gun charges “because of a mental illness that is…
Continue Reading World must ‘wake up to the challenges presented by China,’ says Defense Secretary
Defense Secretary Mark Esper called on the international community to “wake up to the challenges presented by China,” telling an audience…
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Utah faces tough test vs No. 17 Oregon
Utah (14-10, 5-7) vs. No. 17 Oregon (19-6, 8-4) Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 Oregon presents a tough…
Continue Reading ASU looks to extend streak vs Cal
Arizona State (16-8, 7-5) vs. Cal (10-14, 4-7) Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona State looks for its fifth…
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Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single
An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…
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¿Por qué Donald Trump siempre defiende a Bernie Sanders?
(CNN) — El viernes por la mañana, el presidente Donald Trump le envió a Bernie Sanders una carta de amor. “Le está sucediendo nuevamente a…
Continue Reading Los osos polares se están volviendo más delgados y tienen menos cachorros. El derretimiento del hielo marino es el culpable
(CNN) — El impacto de la crisis climática se está volviendo cada vez más obvio para los humanos y sus vecinos animales. Pero entre todas las…
Continue Reading Caught between roadblocks, they were sitting ducks for Boko Haram massacre
Fatima Babagana hoped to become a top broadcaster in Nigeria. The 19-year-old had started a political science degree after a diploma in mass…
Continue Reading The world’s biggest work-from-home experiment has been triggered by coronavirus
In offices across Asia, desks are empty and the phones are quiet, as the region grapples with a deadly virus. In major hubs like Hong Kong and…
Continue Reading These bonds were supposed to help fight diseases like coronavirus. They’ve never paid out
Three years ago, the World Bank issued new bonds to raise funds that could be used to help poor countries fight pandemics. The money is still sitting…
Continue Reading NBA All-Star weekend has arrived! Here’s what you need to know
Looking to rebound from a long work week? Then check out this weekend’s 2020 NBA All-Star Game. The 69th annual event brings together the best…
Continue Reading Happy 43rd birthday to the oldest male black rhino in the US
Happy birthday, Toshi! An endangered rhinoceros at a Miami, Florida, zoo turned 43 and is now the oldest male black rhino in the United States. To…
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Police affidavit says son was covered in blood when officers arrived at west El Paso home and found his parents fatally stabbed
EL PASO, Texas — A police affidavit obtained by ABC-7 on Friday offered new details as to what happened early Thursday when a couple was found…
Continue Reading Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians…
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104-year-old Marine Corps veteran surprised with over 300,000 Valentine’s Day cards
STOCKTON, California — A few weeks ago, Maj. Bill White, a 104-year-old Marine Corps veteran, asked for people to send him Valentines so he could…
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‘All you want to do is cry’: Clint family loses everything in house fire
CLINT, Texas — Alexandra Rivera was working at a call center when her phone rang. It was her family, the house was on fire. Everything she…
Continue Reading Valentine’s stories that will make you believe in love
Happy Birthday to us! One year ago this weekend, my hands were shaking as I pressed send on the very first edition of The Good Stuff. Our little team…
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El Paso woman turns 100 on Valentine’s Day, says staying active is secret to long life
EL PASO, Texas — She exercises, knits and crochets, drives, and even mows her own lawn. And this Valentine’s Day, Katie Jensen turns 100 years old.…
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