Some states begin to reopen as US closes in on 1 million coronavirus cases
A few states this weekend are running a tricky experiment: Trying to reopen certain businesses and services amid the coronavirus pandemic, even…
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A Labradoodle breeder, an internet thug and a college senior walk into the White House
A former Labradoodle breeder, an internet thug and a college senior walk into the White House. This may sound like the set-up of a joke. During the…
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El Paso native Steven Montez signing as undrafted free agent with NFL’s Redskins
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso native Steven Montez has a home in the National Football League. After going unpicked in the NFL Draft, Montez is signing…
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Biden should let Trump self-destruct
Joe Biden seems to be inching closer to the White House by simply sitting at home. Although much of the nation has barely heard from the presumptive…
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Georgia starts to reopen but nervous mayors warn that coronavirus crisis isn’t over
Georgia on Friday became one of the first states to experiment with easing its stay-at-home restrictions and concerned mayors from across the state…
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Virus cases skyrocket in El Paso: 74 new infections, 2 more deaths
EL PASO, Texas — New confirmed cases of the coronavirus skyrocketed over the past day in El Paso, public health officials said Saturday evening as…
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The Beatles streamed ‘Yellow Submarine’ and hosted a sing-a-long watch party, and people loved it
Even during a global pandemic, the Beatles found a way for people to come together. The legendary British band streamed their animated 1968 movie…
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Former NMSU running back Jason Huntley drafted by Detroit Lions on ABC-7
DETROIT, Michigan — The Detroit Lions doubled-up on running backs in the NFL draft with the selection of New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley with…
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Juice WRLD’s song ‘Righteous’ is his first single to debut after his death
Rapper Juice WRLD died in December, but his music career isn’t over. His family has debuted a new single called “Righteous,” which…
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Virus deaths jump to 45 in Juarez as total cases now exceed 200
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Health Secretariat announced Saturday that Juarez has now exceeded 200 coronavirus cases as three more deaths…
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Great-great-great grandpa celebrates 100th birthday with Las Cruces parade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On April 25, 1920, Stan Infante was born into a world with no television, internet or FM radio. On Saturday afternoon,…
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Doña Ana County virus cases hit 110 with 16 new infections in a day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Doña Ana County reached 110 on Saturday, as state health officials reported 16 new…
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Man who built crosses to honor Aug. 3 mass shooting victims diagnosed with terminal cancer
AURORA, Illinois — The Illinois man who created crosses for the Aug. 3 Walmart mass shooting victims in El Paso, as well as thousands of other…
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Media report out of China claims North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is dead
BEIJING, China — A Beijing-backed satellite TV channel is reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died. Word of his reported death comes…
Continue Reading We’re in a golden age of TV re-runs. Soon they’ll be the only thing on
Nick Offerman never knew he was part of a TV juggernaut. “We were never a hit — it’s one of the huge misconceptions about the…
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Atlanta mayor says clients should tell manicurists about coronavirus numbers
As people in Atlanta began returning to newly reopened businesses, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made a special request of some. “If you’re…
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Trump goes into hiding
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. It looks like…
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Small business owners weigh the risks as they face reopening in some states
VaLinda Miller knew her first year as a small business owner would be hard — but not this hard. When she opened her bookstore, Turning Page…
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Rally to ‘Open Texas’ economy draws crowd of about 100 in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A group of about 100 protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on Saturday, defying stay-at-home and social distancing orders, to…
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Biden’s accuser says mother called into ‘Larry King Live’ in 1993 for advice after alleged sexual assault
Newly surfaced video from 1993 appears to feature the mother of Tara Reade, a woman who accused presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden…
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Man runs with Old Glory to inspire America during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) — A stroll down Peachtree Road in Atlanta is not what it used…
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The medical experts stay with Trump, but for how long?
Does President Donald Trump not know that people will believe him when he speaks from the White House podium? Does he not care? He has made clear,…
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How a media-distracted Trump ended up derailing his own briefing
President Donald Trump was absent from the Situation Room on Wednesday when William Bryan, the acting head of science at the Department of Homeland…
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After her husband died from coronavirus, she found an emotional goodbye note on his phone
“I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for.” That’s the beginning of a…
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Million-dollar whisky sale targeted in cyber attack, says auctioneer
The second phase of a million-dollar online whisky auction has been postponed after it became the target of a cyber attack, auctioneers have said.…
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The United States’ reported coronavirus deaths approach 52,000, over a quarter of the world’s known tally
Less than three months since the first known coronavirus death in the US, the country’s reported fatalities make up more than a quarter of the…
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The United States’ reported coronavirus death toll approaches 52,000, over a quarter of the world’s known deaths
Less than three months since the first known coronavirus death in the US, the country’s reported fatalities make up more than a quarter of the…
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StormTRACK Weather: Cooler today, but heat returns tomorrow
El Paso, Texas- We are in store for a beautiful day today with plenty of sunshine. A weak cold front will cool temperatures down a few degrees today…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, April 25
Don’t believe what celebrities say. The novel coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Stories around the world paint a grim…
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White House staff tries to make unhinged Trump sound reasonable
You don’t need to be a doctor to know that it’s dangerous to ingest or inject disinfectants. A random kid on the street could tell you…
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