Ruling that would expand Texas mail-in voting put on hold by appeals court
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal appeals court Wednesday quickly put on a hold a ruling that paved the way in Texas for a dramatic expansion of mail-in…
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New Mexico governor says virus spread in neighboring El Paso poses threat to her entire state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday said coronavirus spread in neighboring El Paso “poses a great risk to…
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As you shop for the apocalypse, stores are paying a price
Americans grabbing groceries and fixing up their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have propped up top retailers’ sales. But that same…
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Deputies shared images of Kobe Bryant’s crash. A new bill would fine first responders $5k for doing the same
Months after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were accused of sharing graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed…
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Calls for ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader to resign as Otero official after ‘dead Democrat’ remark
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The founder of the group ‘Cowboys for Trump’ and an Otero County commissioner is facing calls to resign after he said in a…
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Why overcoming Covid-19 is just the first hurdle of a much longer journey
Michael Herbert, a 49-year-old father of two, was scared he would never see his family again. Herbert says he only had a 20% chance of survival, and…
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Why overcoming Covid-19 is just the first hurdle of a much longer journey
Michael Herbert, a 49-year-old father of two, was scared he would never see his family again. Herbert says he only had a 20% chance of survival, and…
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Man held without bond for deadly Sunland Park crash that killed El Paso mom, hurt 6 others
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A west Texas man was ordered held without bond Wednesday on vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from the death of…
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Sia reveals she adopted teen boys who were aging out of foster care
The singer who doesn’t like to show the world her face is giving us a glimpse of her heart. In an interview with SiriusXM’s “The…
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Nice weather through weekend
Sunshine and warm temps through the weekend with generally modest wind gusts. Memorial Day looks good but watching a cold front that could bring…
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Supreme Court puts hold on release of secret Mueller grand jury testimony
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily prevented the U.S. House of Representatives from obtaining secret grand jury…
Continue Reading The University of California has fully divested from fossil fuels. It’s the largest school in the US to do it
The University of California is going green. On Tuesday, the university system announced it had divested completely from fossil fuels, becoming the…
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14 kidnapped health workers freed in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Officials in Mexico City said Wednesday that they have rescued 14 health workers who had come to the capital to help battle…
Continue Reading Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast for May 20
Health officials in Europe and the United States have reported cases of a rare but serious new syndrome affecting children. CNN Chief Medical…
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Mexican health officials say Juarez at peak of pandemic: 165 virus deaths, 752 cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The state of Chihuahua recorded its highest peak of new daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic with 109…
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Florida and Georgia facing scrutiny for their Covid-19 data reporting
Florida and Georgia, two states that were among the first to announce the reopening of businesses and public spaces, have come under scrutiny for the…
Continue Reading NASA names Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in honor of agency’s first chief astronomer
An upcoming NASA telescope has been named the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in honor of the agency’s first chief of astronomy. The…
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Virus outbreak exploding at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail
EL PASO, Texas — At least 99 of El Paso County’s Covid-19 infections come from an outbreak at the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail in far east El Paso,…
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger got a haircut during the pandemic — and Pennsylvania’s governor does not seem pleased
The governor of Pennsylvania wants everyone — including the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers — to adhere to guidelines around the…
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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger got a haircut during the pandemic — and Pennsylvania’s governor does not seem pleased
The governor of Pennsylvania wants everyone — including the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers — to adhere to guidelines around the…
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Pompeo says he should have had inspector general fired ‘some time ago’ but refuses to explain why
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended his push to have his department’s inspector general fired, saying he “should have done it some…
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When store workers are forced to turn sheriff
The incidents come with ever-increasing frequency. In Michigan, a Family Dollar security officer was shot and killed after telling a customer to wear…
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When store workers are forced to turn sheriff
The incidents come with ever-increasing frequency. In Michigan, a Family Dollar security officer was shot and killed after telling a customer to wear…
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Winn Dixie gives Touro nurses $100 gift cards to say ‘Thanks’
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — Winn Dixie teamed up WGNO’s Kenny Lopez to give a few…
Continue Reading Food Network nailed the recipe for pandemic programming
“Pioneer Woman” star Ree Drummond’s pure, wholesome sense of positivity is such a hallmark of her cooking show that the slightest…
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Trump will lose in a landslide because of the economy, new election model predicts
The economy has gone from President Donald Trump’s greatest political asset to perhaps his biggest weakness. Unemployment is spiking at an…
Continue Reading Absentee voting leaves Memphis city council, community divided during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Elections in Shelby County will have a different look from…
Continue Reading The sun is experiencing a less active phase called ‘solar minimum,’ but it won’t cause an ice age
At the center of our solar system, the sun is a constant force keeping planets in orbit, providing Earth with just the right amount of light and…
Continue Reading Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls long thought to be blank contain text that’s invisible to the naked eye
For decades, fragments from the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls were stowed away at the University of Manchester, deemed largely worthless. Yes, they were…
Continue Reading North Memphis family desperate for help as rodents raid home
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — A North Memphis family is desperate for help as rodents tear…
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