City of El Paso spends over $73,000 on now-cancelled SXSW festival in Austin
EL PASO, Texas — For what would have been the fourth year in a row, city officials were looking forward to showcasing the Sun City at South by…
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South Korea has ‘passed the peak’ of the coronavirus outbreak, health minister hopes
South Korea’s top public health official hopes that the country has already gone through the worst of the novel coronavirus outbreak that has…
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Thousands of motorists see racist graffiti sprayed onto west El Paso cement factory
EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of El Paso residents were exposed to a shocking scene of hate speech for at least 5 days. Motorists noticed a slew of…
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Cinco congresistas, incluido un legislador que le dio la mano a Trump, se someterán a cuarentena
(CNN) — Varios miembros del Congreso, incluido el futuro secretario general de la Casa Blanca, han anunciado que se someterán a cuarentena…
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Pro sports leagues like the NBA and MLB will restrict locker room access indefinitely to combat coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread, US professional sports leagues have taken steps to protect athletes and staff. The NBA, Major League…
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Immigration judges want to know how to handle coronavirus
The union representing immigration judges urged the Trump administration in a letter Monday to “immediately” implement steps to protect…
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Senate GOP cool to new economic stimulus measures
Senate Republicans are cool to new economic stimulus proposals the Trump administration is planning to roll out as they await a briefing from top…
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Worried about coronavirus? Dr. Oz reveals ‘survival guide’ for protecting yourself
With hundreds of cases reported across the United States and numerous deaths related to the novel coronavirus, Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the “Dr.…
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Lyft drivers taking extra precaution as Coronavirus continues to spread.
As the number of Coronavirus infections continue to rise, Lyft drivers are taking the extra step to prevent spread. Lyft Driver Alfredo Ansalmo told…
Continue Reading 5 congressmen — including Trump’s future chief of staff and lawmaker who shook President’s hand — to self-quarantine after CPAC
Three more members of Congress, including President Donald Trump’s future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after…
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez trade places in viral TikTok challenge
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez switch clothes in the latest social media craze, the Flip the Switch Challenge. Rodriguez films the two standing…
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Low oil prices could damage the US economy
The boom in US production has made America the largest oil producer in the world and radically changed the economics from when it was a net consumer.…
Continue Reading US military faces challenge to keep Pentagon functioning as coronavirus pandemic spreads
US military leadership has already taken a number of decisive actions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak — canceling military exercises…
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More rain on the way!
March is one of our driest months of the year but wait! Not this year. Get ready for more opportunities Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Our latest…
Continue Reading Lost out in the toilet paper stampede? An amusement arcade is giving customers the chance to win it
The coronavirus outbreak has sparked panic buying of toilet paper and cleaning products in countries across the world, but one UK businessman is…
Continue Reading Jugadores de este equipo italiano entraron a la cancha con tapabocas
(CNN Español) –- El Benevento goleó este domingo al Pescara por 4-0 en la Serie B de Italia, pero lo más llamativo del encuentro ocurrió antes…
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Why Trump is congratulating himself on the US coronavirus response
Donald Trump is doing bang-up work fighting the coronavirus — just ask him. “We’ve done a fantastic job,” he said on…
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What to do if you think you have coronavirus symptoms
As more people across the United States test positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19, it’s important to know what to do if you think you have the…
Continue Reading Pedro Sánchez anuncia que lÃderes europeos se reunirán el martes para buscar estrategias conjuntas para lidiar con el coronavirus
(CNN Español) — A lo largo de este lunes el presidente del gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, se comunicó vÃa telefónica con algunos lÃderes…
Continue Reading Trump campaign ‘proceeding as normal’ during coronavirus pandemic
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe and the United States, President Donald Trump’s campaign is insisting the pandemic will not…
Continue Reading His party was banned. He faces jail. But Thailand’s Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit vows to fight on
He’s the billionaire scion of Thailand’s biggest auto parts manufacturer who could have led a quiet, comfortable life in the upper…
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Keep calm and wash your hands: 5 tips for managing stress around coronavirus
From watching the latest news on the novel coronavirus to checking constantly to see if a case has been detected in your town to waiting…
Continue Reading Ireland cancels St. Patrick’s Day parades over coronavirus fears
It’s better to be smart than lucky. A number of Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day parades are being canceled over fears the mass…
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Babies with severe sleep problems may have more childhood anxiety, research suggests
Many babies struggle to fall asleep without a parent at their side, or wake frequently during the night — a phase that’s exhausting for…
Continue Reading Coronavirus symptoms usually take 5 days to appear, study says
People infected by the novel coronavirus tend to develop symptoms about five days after exposure, and almost always within two weeks, according to a…
Continue Reading Virginia House and Senate adopt bill allowing localities to remove Confederate statues and monuments
The Virginia House of Representatives and the Senate adopted a bill over the weekend that allows localities to take down Confederate statues and…
Continue Reading Elon Musk: SpaceX has ‘zero’ thoughts about an IPO for Starlink
Elon Musk on Monday firmly denied that SpaceX is considering a spinoff and IPO for its Starlink satellite internet business. His remarks come after…
Continue Reading US Attorney Geoffrey Berman asserts independence from Justice Department
Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney in Manhattan, asserted his office’s independence from politics on Monday in his first public comments since…
Continue Reading Starbucks is testing a new cup. Here’s what’s different
Starbucks is testing out a new cup. It’s hoping you won’t notice. On Monday, the coffee chain started trialing a new recyclable and…
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Austin prohibits large events in the city through May 1 as coronavirus concern spreads
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin has prohibited events larger than 2,500 people as coronavirus concerns spread across the state and…
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