How to combat poor at-home work posture
Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work? On the couch? At your dining room…
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For China’s aggressive new diplomacy, coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, China has struggled to control the narrative around its role in the crisis. Is Beijing a noble…
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She was diagnosed with coronavirus and had to deliver her baby 14 weeks early while in a coma
Johana Mendoza Chancay hasn’t been in the same room with her baby since she delivered in a medically induced coma. Chancay shared the story of…
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‘Broken heart’: Honor ceremony held for El Paso firefighter who collapsed, dies during training
UPDATE (MAY 2): An honor ceremony was held Saturday for an El Paso Fire Department firefighter who passed away following a training exercise on April…
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Burges running back, Tavorus Jones, receives offer from University of Texas
EL PASO, TX Even though he still has two more years of high school left, a running back from Burges High School just received an offer to play…
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Divisions on battling coronavirus deepen as Trump and Southern states push opening
The fragile American consensus on battling the coronavirus is fracturing along bitter political fault lines, as early state openings threaten to…
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Bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by car in south central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Tuesday night in south central El Paso. It happened around 7 p.m. in the…
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Developer makes bid to save El Paso’s lauded Butterfield Trail Golf Club from closure
EL PASO, Texas — A local real estate developer has made an offer to purchase El Paso’s signature, but financially-troubled public golf course that…
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She spent 9 days in a coma and relearned how to walk. What this Covid-19 survivor wants protesters to know
Leah Blomberg’s voice is still raspy from having a tube stuck down her throat for nine days. Her muscles are so weak, it takes her 45 minutes…
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As states consider reopening, CDC director warns coronavirus outbreak could be worse this winter
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned a second wave of the coronavirus this year could be worse because it will…
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El Paso preparing to sue Trump campaign for $500,000 owed from rally
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is preparing to sue President Donald Trump’s campaign for more than a half-million dollars it owes from a…
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At least 37 states and Washington, DC have ordered or recommended that schools don’t reopen this academic year
The majority of governors in the United States have ordered or recommended that statewide school closures continue for the rest of the academic year…
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New York Gov. Cuomo says he had a ‘productive’ White House meeting with Trump on coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he had a “productive” meeting with President Donald Trump Tuesday at the White House where the two…
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Death toll rises to 22 in Nova Scotia shooting rampage, police say
The death toll in the Nova Scotia shooting rampage has risen to 22, police said Tuesday. Police are still investigating 16 crime scenes after last…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center grows to 42 cases, still 1 death
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus infections involving patients and staff at the El Paso Psychiatric Center, where one death has already…
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A Louisiana pastor who defied orders and held services has been arrested
A Louisiana pastor who defied state orders and repeatedly held large church services during the coronavirus pandemic has been charged again —…
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Trump and Biden launch battle over China that could define 2020 election
President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden are unleashing the first shots over China and the coronavirus pandemic that could…
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The many times Trump has praised China’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic
President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the World Health Organization over the past week for being “China-centric” and failing…
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Vice President Michelle Obama?
On Monday night, in an interview with Pittsburgh’s premier political pundit, Joe Biden made a little news about his vice presidential search.…
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‘Not reached our peak’ say El Paso officials amid more virus cases, word of new deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials holding a coronavirus briefing on Tuesday evening reported 47 new cases for a total of 587. “We…
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Stanley Tucci shows the world how to make the perfect Negroni
Actor Stanley Tucci recorded a delightful instructional Negroni how-to and people just can’t get enough. And why should they? Alcohol…
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Half of low-income families have lost jobs or wages
Just over half of lower-income adults say they or someone in their household has lost their job or taken a pay cut because of the coronavirus…
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Oil closes at $10 but the market remains ‘broken’
Want to know just how serious a blow the coronavirus pandemic has dealt to markets and the economy? Look at the price of oil. On Monday, US oil to be…
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Oil closes at $10 but the market remains ‘broken’
Want to know just how serious a blow the coronavirus pandemic has dealt to markets and the economy? Look at the price of oil. On Monday, US oil to be…
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70-year-old veteran is 1st virus death reported at Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old military veteran is the first death stemming from the coronavirus to be reported at the William Beaumont Army Medical…
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Over 100 new virus cases, including 3 in Las Cruces area, puts New Mexico total above 2,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported seven new deaths and 103 additional infections from the coronavirus. The…
Continue Reading A new ‘Hunger Games’ movie is in the works
Prepare yourself for a return trip to Panem. A new film from “The Hunger Games” universe is in the works at Lionsgate. The movie will be…
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Windy Tonight and Overnight
Westerly Winds will gust to around 40 mph tonight and overnight – primarily on the E/NE sides of town. Winds should settle down around 5 am and not…
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Trump announces 60-day ‘pause’ on immigration due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on…
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Covid’s medical devastation will be felt by millions who never contract the disease
In our current moment of social distancing and necessary medical triage, millions of Americans are going without medical treatment, both preventive…
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