25 now dead in Juárez as number of virus cases tops 100
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of people infected by the coronavirus in Juárez topped a hundred on Saturday, as health officials said nearly a…
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Trump is playing with fire
President Donald Trump is playing with fire. Just 24 hours after he told the nation’s governors, “You are going to call your own…
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The world is scrambling to buy ventilators in the Covid-19 pandemic. One country has only four of them — for 12 million people
Covid-19 cases have topped 2.2 million globally and countries around the world are scrambling to buy life-saving equipment as the pandemic places…
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Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.
The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted. Only…
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Socorro mandates face coverings for anyone out in public in the city to stop virus spread
SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro’s mayor has signed an executive order that mandates face coverings, effective Monday, for all people who leave their homes…
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Watch CNN Go There
“Go There” is a deeper look at the cultural, political and economic challenges affecting our lives. We’re going to take you to the…
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Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toby Smith knew little and cared less about boxing when he came to Albuquerque in 1976. More than anything else in the…
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Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.
The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted. Only…
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Can you tawk the tawk? New Yorkers, including celebrities, compete for the title of best accent
New York City on lockdown is an eerie place. The sound of incessant traffic has been replaced with the chirping of birds. Conversations among…
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U.S., Mexico & Canada extend border restrictions for another 30 days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced Monday that the U.S., Canada and Mexico agreed to keep their…
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Britain’s health service is part of its national psyche. It’s also on life support
The makeshift poster is displayed proudly in the window of a London home. “We love the NHS” is written in children’s handwriting…
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‘Nothing to worry about’ and ‘it’s being contained’: How Trump officials downplayed the coronavirus
A day after the White House requested $1.25 billion in emergency funding to address the growing worldwide coronavirus crisis, Larry Kudlow, the…
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Why Florida may have a big role in 2020
The story of the 2016 election has often been told like this: “Donald Trump secured victory by breaking through the big blue wall in Michigan,…
Continue ReadingABC-7 First Alert: Red Flag Warning & Possible Dust
El Paso, Texas- ABC-7 First Alert: Developing low pressure over northeastern New Mexico and an upper level disturbance passing well to our north will…
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Sea turtles are thriving as coronavirus lockdown empties Florida beaches
Sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace — for now. With the beaches in Florida closed in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
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Funerals during the virus pandemic: Operation Hope helps to honor the dead
EL PASO, Texas — Burying a family member could be one of the hardest things one can do. Burying someone during a pandemic can prove to be even more…
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El Paso auto dealer gives each employee a $1,000 bonus as it awaits arrival of ‘Paycheck Protection’ loan
EL PASO, Texas — Car dealerships were deemed essential business by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month as part of an executive order. While…
Continue Reading On Record Store Day, fans are buying vinyl to support struggling stores
Despite the existence of smart phones and digital players, true music enthusiasts know the magic that comes from vinyl records. Every year, music…
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Essential workers can get drive-thru tested for virus in Las Cruces on Sunday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Essential workers in Las Cruces can get screened for the coronavirus during a drive-up screening event. The New Mexico…
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How Las Cruces Public Schools is providing technology to 1 in 5 students who need it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Before the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 public school kids in Las Cruces did not have access to the technology they need to…
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New Mexico congresswoman says dairy farmers dumping milk due to restaurant closings
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As restaurants operate at a fraction of the capacity they normally would, dairy farmers are forced to dump their milk,…
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Coronavirus saliva testing now available through private labs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As concerns over the lack of testing grow, Covid-19 saliva test kits are now slowly being administered in El Paso. The Food and…
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70-year-old virus survivor cheered as he leaves hospital in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old man is the definition of staying strong and he’s sure to put a smile on your face. He just became one of El Paso’s 63…
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Japanese medical workers fear the worst as coronavirus cases spike
Ayako Kajiwara is scared Japan’s medical system isn’t prepared for what might happen next. She’s the lead nurse at a hospital in…
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Japanese medical workers fear the worst as coronavirus cases spike
Ayako Kajiwara is scared Japan’s medical system isn’t prepared for what might happen next. She’s the lead nurse at a hospital in…
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Amid coronavirus, tribes say they aren’t getting help they need from federal government
The health care crisis on reservations around the country is mounting with Navajo Nation, a vast 27,000 square miles spanning three states, facing…
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Recovered coronavirus patients are testing positive again. Can you get re-infected?
In South Korea, health officials are trying to solve a mystery: why 163 people who recovered from coronavirus have retested positive, according to…
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El Paso won’t ease virus restrictions as 31 new cases brings total to 482 infections, still 7 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health leaders reported 31 new coronavirus cases on Friday night, bringing the county’s total closer to 500.…
Continue Reading Canada will require all air travelers to wear face masks
Passengers flying through, to or from Canada will now be required to wear a non-medical face mask or some type of face covering while traveling by…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains & Hueco Tanks state parks will NOT re-open Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday had announced that most Texas state parks would re-open to the public next week as part of an initial…
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