A bobblehead of Dr. Fauci will help pay to produce masks for health workers
Dr. Anthony Fauci has achieved a new level of fame for a scientist: He’s getting his own bobblehead. Fauci, the nation’s top expert in…
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Las Cruces Congresswoman details small business relief efforts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small has big plans for New Mexico’s economic recovery, which she outlined during a…
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Santa Teresa Port of Entry shortens hours of operation due to pandemic
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa Port of Entry is temporarily shortening its hours for the public during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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‘It’s amazing’- El Paso group strives to feed healthcare workers during pandemic: Find out how you can help
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso group called “Comfort Catering” is raising money to feed healthcare workers, supporting local restaurants and the…
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Las Cruces Farmer’s Market stays open during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Farmer’s & Crafts Market will continue to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic because food vendors…
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19 killed in clash between drug gangs in Chihuahua
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — A big shootout between rival drug gangs killed 19 people in the northern Mexico border state of Chihuahua, state prosecutors’…
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StormTrack Weather: Pleasant conditions continue throughout the weekend
EL PASO, Texas– Warm and mostly sunny skies will continue for Sunday afternoon. This weather pattern will remain in our forecast for the beginning…
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El Paso hits triple-digits in virus cases with ‘dramatic’ growth predicted: See the case map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County reached triple digits Saturday evening, as health officials confirmed a…
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Trump says it was ‘inappropriate’ of ex-USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to write memo
President Donald Trump on Saturday said it was “inappropriate” for the former USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to widely send a letter…
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New Mexico’s governor says new restrictions coming as virus cases easily exceed 500, deaths hit 11
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Fifty-one additional residents in New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 543…
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Trump says it was ‘inappropriate’ of ex-USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to write memo
President Donald Trump on Saturday said it was “inappropriate” for the former USS Theodore Roosevelt commander to widely send a letter…
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Juarez virus cases grow to 8, up to 13 in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Confirmed cases of coronavirus in Juarez rose to eight on Saturday, as the total number of infections in the state of…
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2 youngsters hospitalized with virus at El Paso Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Children’s Hospital confirmed Saturday that it was treating two young patients who have been diagnosed with the novel…
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Trump warns tough week ahead as U.S. virus cases surpass 300,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was heading into what could be its “toughest” week in the fight…
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Texas virus cases rise 15% in a day; as El Paso nears 100, Houston & Dallas each have about 1,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has seen an increase of 781 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, up to at least 6,110, according to the state’s Department…
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ER doctor in New York details dire supply shortages from the front lines of the coronavirus fight
When Dr. Calvin Sun gets back to his New York City apartment after a 12-hour shift treating critically ill coronavirus patients, he heads straight to…
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New Mexico man accused of trying to set wife on fire over stimulus check
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A New Mexico man is facing charges after police say he became enraged he didn’t qualify for a Covid-19-related stimulus…
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Man shot, seriously wounded near Las Cruces apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 20-year-old man was very seriously wounded Saturday morning in a shooting near a Las Cruces apartment complex. Police…
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Walmart limits the number of customers in stores to help fight the spread of coronavirus
Walmart on Saturday began limiting the number of customers who can be in its stores at once because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We have been…
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Amber Alert issued for missing 8-year-old Texas girl & her mother
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 8-year-old girl and her mother from New Braunfels, a…
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Wait, Jared Kushner is the coronavirus guru now?
As the coronavirus task force gathered for their now-daily press briefing, a familiar figure joined them on stage: President Donald Trump’s…
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NY governor says China is donating 1,000 ventilators to his state
NEW YORK, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that China is facilitating the shipment of 1,000 ventilators to his state, as he…
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Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…
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Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…
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Under fire, Georgia governor seeks to explain his delay in implementing shelter in place
When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a statewide shelter in place order for residents earlier this week, he attracted widespread criticism for saying…
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Trump fires watchdog who told Congress about whistleblower complaint that led to impeachment
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Friday night fired Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, who had told…
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When coronavirus hit her city, this mayor didn’t wait for Florida’s governor to sound the alarm
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is used to dealing with disasters like hurricanes that cripple her Florida city. But none have ever come close to the…
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Some cities see jumps in domestic violence during the pandemic
As more and more Americans are forced to stay home during the escalating coronavirus pandemic, the crisis has created a pressure-cooker situation for…
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Democratic National Convention pushed back to August
The Democratic National Convention has been pushed back to the week of August 17 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee tasked with…
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Coronavirus means that no one’s talking about Brexit any more
The UK performed a significant U-turn in its handling of the coronavirus pandemic this week. After days of savage criticism in the press over its…
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