Appeals court refuses to lift injunction blocking demolition of Duranguito, for now
EL PASO, Texas — The 8th Court of Appeals is refusing to lift an injunction blocking demolition of vacant properties in El Paso’s Duranguito…
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‘Tank tough’: Mourners turn out at vigil for 23rd El Paso Walmart shooting victim
EL PASO, Texas — Dozens of mourners turned out for a vigil held Monday evening in honor of a man shot in the Aug. 3 attack targeting Latinos at the…
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White House officials are discussing plans to replace HHS Secretary Alex Azar
White House officials are discussing plans to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar following a spate of criticism over the early…
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Virus cases grow to 116 in Doña Ana County; New Mexico death toll just shy of 100
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 66 additional coronavirus cases, including a half-dozen new infections…
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Republicans are stuck with Donald Trump
With just 191 days until Election Day, 2020 is in full swing — even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Every Sunday, I will outline the…
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Maryland has received ‘hundreds of calls’ about the effectiveness of ingesting disinfectants to treat coronavirus, governor says
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Sunday that his state has received “hundreds of calls” from residents asking about the effectiveness of…
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Start your Monday smart: US states reopen, ‘Parks & Rec,’ Ohio primary, May Day
Mental Health Month begins Friday, and not a moment too soon. Here are some resources and methods to help you face the emotional challenges of this…
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I used to run White House press briefings. Here’s how journalists should handle Trump.
After Thursday’s disinfectant fiasco some are speculating we’ve seen the last of the freewheeling White House press briefings. But given…
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NMSU gets grant to tackle opioid epidemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University has received a $200,000 federal grant to grow the number of nurse practitioners who will fight…
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Hatch man arrested for murder in weekend stabbing death
HATCH, New Mexico — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide in Hatch, Dona Ana County authorities said Sunday. Sheriff’s…
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GOP hopefuls seeking to challenge Torres Small release ads mocking each other
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Republican candidates vying to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small for a crucial southern New Mexico…
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Last remaining hospital patient from Aug. 3 Walmart shooting dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last remaining hospital patient from the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting has died, family and doctors said Sunday. “After…
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Toymaker Hasbro is making thousands of face shields for health care workers
Hasbro, known for its popular boards games such as Monopoly and Scrabble, is shifting its efforts from creating games and toys for kids to making…
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Poll finds Texans overwhelmingly support business closures, stay-at-home orders
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ economy is taking a catastrophic hit — and hundreds of thousands of Texans are out of work — as…
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New poll shows Trump narrowly leads Biden for president in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Donald Trump would beat Joe Biden by five points in Texas if the presidential race were held now, according to the latest University…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso Children’s Hospital asks families to share #FamilyGameNight photos to raise funds for Covid-19 Impact Fund
EL PASO, Texas– Families across the borderland are getting creative when it comes to coping with staying at home and those creative stay-at-home…
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Angelina Jolie shares parenting advice, saying you don’t have to be perfect
Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie has penned a letter to parents, offering advice during the coronavirus pandemic. “I am thinking of you. I…
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Dangerous collisions in Trumpland
After 50,000 Covid-19 deaths, enormous job losses and and more than a month under lockdown, stunned Americans are looking for signs of hope. And…
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Juarez virus death toll now exceeds 50 with over 200 cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Health Secretariat announced Sunday that Juarez’s coronavirus case count has increased to 207, with 52 total…
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Colorado governor says he’s worried about possible second spike in Covid-19 cases as state set to reopen Monday
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Sunday said he is worried about the potential for a second spike in coronavirus cases as the state begins loosening…
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Trump’s ‘anti-scientific musings have been dangerous,’ CNN’s Jake Tapper says
To end Sunday’s “State of the Union” on CNN, anchor Jake Tapper took a few moments to reflect on President Donald Trump’s…
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If sunlight kills coronavirus, why not try UV lamps?
Donald Milton tests people for colds and flu in his lab at the University of Maryland. Among other experiments, his students use a “sneeze…
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Virus deaths in Texas increase by 25, now stand at nearly 650
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of deaths in Texas due to coronavirus has risen by 25, the Texas health department reported Sunday. There have been at…
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Abrams says she trusts Biden to make ‘the best decision’ on a running mate
Former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Sunday that she “trust(s) Joe Biden to make the best decision” when…
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Here’s what Stacey Abrams has to say about Joe Biden potentially choosing a woman of color as VP
Former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Sunday that she “trust(s) Joe Biden to make the best decision” when…
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Why a flood of bad economic data isn’t rattling stocks
Investors are getting pummeled with grim economic data from March and April. Although it doesn’t look pretty, stocks are largely standing their…
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StormTRACK Weather: Borderland heats up once again
El Paso, Texas- Yesterday brought a near perfect day to the borderland… Today, the heat returns. The number to beat is 95, and we will come close…
Continue Reading Davido releases ‘Dolce & Gabbana’ music video and donates proceeds to coronavirus research after fiancée tests positive
Nigerian singer, Davido, is doing his part in the fight against Covid-19. The internationally-known singer not only released his new music video,…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Sunday, April 26
You can catch it more than once. The World Health Organization has warned against the idea that coronavirus immunity passports can provide a safe way…
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Lightning kills at least 10 in India amid heavy rain
PATNA, India (AP) — Lightning killed at least 10 villagers during thunderstorms and heavy rain in eastern India on Sunday, a government official…
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