Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney earn high marks in ‘Bad Education’
With Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney as a can’t-miss combination, “Bad Education” joins a juicy true story somewhere in the middle,…
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Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 30 years of discoveries and awe-inspiring images
The Hubble Space Telescope launched 30 years ago on Friday, forever changing the way we see the universe. The telescope’s ethereal, dreamy and…
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‘Music unites us all’: El Paso musicians take talents online
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic may be pushing apart, but for some, the connections are more alive than ever. Some El Paso musicians are taking their…
Continue Reading ‘Will & Grace’ says goodbye
“Will & Grace” have officially vacated the apartment, honey. The NBC comedy wrapped up Thursday night with a series finale that…
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US health officials said months ago risk to the public was low. But coronavirus was already spreading
New research and two February deaths confirmed as virus-related add to evidence that the coronavirus was spreading in the US much earlier than…
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All your questions about how to wear a face mask — answered
Face masks can be unexpectedly complicated, especially for those who are new to wearing them. Navigating which ones you should buy and understanding…
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Millions of dads are stuck at home — which could be a game changer for working moms
Globally, more than 1.3 billion children are out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic. Parents are frazzled. Children are antsy. And the…
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Ruth’s Chris will return its PPP loans after Treasury says public companies should repay
When the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program quickly ran dry, the big companies that landed large loans drew the ire of small businesses and…
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Trump, ever the salesman, is peddling dangerous cures for coronavirus
Roll up for Donald Trump’s old West traveling medicine show. He’s marketed steaks and real estate, board games and vodka, but nothing the…
Continue Reading Travis Scott’s virtual concert on Fortnite set a record
More than 12 million people hopped on Fortnight Thursday for the debut of Travis Scott’s new song. The Grammy-nominated rapper debuted…
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24 hours inside one UK intensive care unit battling coronavirus outbreak
A nurse opens a hole in the oxygen hood to feed a patient with a straw. Thick bandage gloves cover the hands of a patient to stop them, bewildered…
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Bengals select Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals selected former Louisiana State University quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, which was…
Continue Reading What economy class could look like after virus
It’s clear flying will be different after coronavirus, and while some airlines are discussing the removal of middle seats to maintain social…
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A seemingly healthy woman’s sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality
A 57-year-old Northern California woman whose February 6 death has become the first known coronavirus-related fatality in the US had been in…
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Sunlight and bleach might kill the coronavirus on a park bench, but they can be harmful to the body
Sunlight and bleach can both kill the new coronavirus, a federal official told the daily White House briefing Thursday. But President Trump turned…
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5 things to know for April 24: Coronavirus, economy, White House, air travel, Zoom
November’s presidential election is just over six months away, and Joe Biden says he’s worried President Trump will use the pandemic to…
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Livestock industry warns that federal help for desperate farms will fall short
As farmers and ranchers face a crisis of livestock overcrowding, shuttered meat-packing plants and plummeting profits, industry experts are warning…
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s older brother Jace dies at 31
DALLAS, Texas — Jace Prescott, the older brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, died Thursday, the team said. He was 31. The Cowboys…
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Trump’s inconsistent coronavirus messaging ‘compromises public trust,’ former surgeon general says
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. America’s…
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Socorro’s face covering requirement being enforced by stores denying entry to those without
SOCORRO, Texas — As El Paso institutes a county-wide requirement to wear face coverings, the city of Socorro says it’s found success by having…
Continue Reading New Kids on the Block release coronavirus song ‘House Party’ to lift spirits and raise money
It’s the feel good song of your quarantine. New Kids on the Block has achieved quite the feat. The group not only recorded “House…
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How are Borderland restaurants fairing with curbside pickup and to-go ordering?
EL PASO, Texas — The orders to close dining rooms in restaurants across Texas and New Mexico have hurt many locally owned businesses. One…
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The pandemic will kill more Americans than died in Vietnam
We’ve reached a horrible place, where dead bodies are being transported to Philadelphia’s medical examiner in the back of an open pickup…
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Borderland barbers and hair stylists try to wait out the pandemic to return to work
EL PASO, Texas — “There is no such thing as social distancing in our profession,” says Briana Alacron, a hair stylist at what used to be…
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Fact check: Trump wrongly suggests sunlight could help cure coronavirus
On Thursday, President Donald Trump added to his list of dubious or inaccurate coronavirus-related medical claims, wrongly suggesting at a White…
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Cowboys skip need for pass rusher, select WR CeeDee Lamb in NFL draft on ABC-7
(Editor’s note:Â The NFL Draft can be seen LIVE on ABC-7 Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10…
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Fauci thanks NFL for following social distancing guidelines with virtual draft
Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci made a video appearance during Thursday’s NFL draft, thanking the league for adjusting one of…
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Preliminary study results suggest the drug Trump touted doesn’t work for very sick coronavirus patients
Preliminary results of a large study of hydroxychloroquine — the drug President Donald Trump said would be a “game changer” in the…
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Coronavirus spread ‘under the radar’ in US major cities since January, researchers say
The novel coronavirus silently spread in the United States earlier than previously thought, infecting tens of thousands of people in New York and…
Continue Reading The Hawaii Tourism Authority is now paying for visitors to leave
Hawaii’s state agency that is dedicated to welcoming visitors to the state is temporarily helping those visitors leave. The Hawaii Tourism…
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