April 2020

An ER doctor loses custody of daughter because of coronavirus fears

April 13, 2020 1:41 PM CNN

An emergency room doctor in Miami has temporarily lost custody of her 4-year-old daughter while she treats patients during the coronavirus pandemic.…

Las Cruces City Council discusses budget in wake of virus pandemic

April 13, 2020 1:04 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces City Council heard a presentation Monday afternoon on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. It…

URGENT – Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for president

April 13, 2020 12:24 PM CNN

(CNN) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday officially endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president. “We need you in the…

Pitbull releases uplifting song ‘I Believe That We Will Win’ about coronavirus pandemic

April 13, 2020 11:50 AM CNN

Pitbull is bringing the world together through his music. “Mr. Worldwide” really is living up to his nickname with his latest single,…

Why we need a new WPA

April 13, 2020 11:26 AM CNN

During the period of greatest sustained unemployment in this nation’s past, the government stepped in to provide paid work that resulted in…

Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans

April 13, 2020 11:24 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…

Broadway star Nick Cordero’s wife rallies support as he battles coronavirus

April 13, 2020 10:50 AM CNN

Amanda Kloots is doing her best to both keep people informed and raise her husband’s spirits as he battles the coronavirus. Kloots has been…

To conquer his fear of heights, Marc Hauser jumped into the jet stream

April 13, 2020 9:51 AM CNN

Afraid of heights, Marc Hauser came up with his own “shock therapy” — skydiving. Dubbed the “Jet Stream Superman,”…

Texas governor unveils $50M small business loan fund, says reopening economy will be ‘slow process’

April 13, 2020 9:38 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday…

The single most damning sentence in the New York Times coronavirus exposé

April 13, 2020 9:19 AM CNN

There’s lots in the huge New York Times piece on President Donald Trump’s too-slow reaction to the coronavirus pandemic that is troubling…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jennifer Lopez reunite for dance party

April 13, 2020 9:11 AM CNN

It’s all love between Diddy and J-Lo. Sean “Diddy” Combs and his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez showed off their friendship and their…

El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project

April 13, 2020 8:59 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…

Fact check: Trump campaign hits Biden for being soft on China with deceptive images and audio clips

April 13, 2020 8:17 AM CNN

A new ad from President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that attempts to portray former Vice President Joe Biden as being overly friendly…

Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor, in tribute to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus

April 13, 2020 7:54 AM CNN

Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday, in a tribute to front-line healthcare workers…

ABC-7 Xtra: Coronavirus Social distancing

April 13, 2020 7:35 AM Nichole Gomez

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John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks

April 13, 2020 7:34 AM CNN

John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…

John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks

April 13, 2020 7:34 AM CNN

John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…

Ryan Reynolds reignites online feud with Hugh Jackman

April 13, 2020 7:22 AM CNN

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are at it again. It was Reynolds’ turn to troll Jackman after the “Wolverine” star posted a loving…

ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy to start the week

April 13, 2020 7:12 AM Nichole Gomez

The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect as another disturbance tracks across the region Monday.The winds will begin to increase mid-morning but…

The government shouldn’t try to save all businesses during this crisis

April 13, 2020 6:54 AM CNN

The impact on the economy from the coronavirus will be substantial. And while the impulse to do something to help companies right now is both natural…

‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits

April 13, 2020 6:15 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…

Amazon puts new food delivery customers on a waitlist

April 13, 2020 6:08 AM CNN

Soaring demand for online food delivery during the coronavirus pandemic has forced Amazon to create a waitlist for new shoppers. It’s part of a…

Paraplegic racing driver Robert Wickens makes return to the track. From his basement

April 13, 2020 6:07 AM CNN

It was a moment that changed his life forever, but former racing driver Robert Wickens can hardly remember it. While competing in the NTT INDYCAR…

OPEC+ reaches deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day

April 13, 2020 6:01 AM CNN

Saudi Arabia and Russia have struck a deal with other major oil producing nations to slash production as they attempt to stabilize a market that has…

Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home

April 13, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…

Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home

April 13, 2020 5:25 AM CNN

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…

The best travel books for when you’re stuck at home

April 13, 2020 4:50 AM CNN

One of the best ways to use all those extra hours indoors is to settle down with a good book and dream of future adventures. “Travel…

India coronavirus cases surge: Live updates

April 13, 2020 4:22 AM CNN

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Why New York has been hit so hard by coronavirus

April 13, 2020 2:56 AM CNN

New York state reached a tragic milestone this week: It now has more Covid-19 patients than any country in the world, aside from the United States.…

China’s PLA Navy is controlling coronavirus and aircraft carrier’s deployment proves it, report says

April 13, 2020 1:20 AM CNN

A Chinese naval flotilla headed into the Pacific over the weekend, evidence that the People’s Liberation Army Navy has done a much better job…

Month: April 2020