May 2020

As states relax more rules, US coronavirus death toll passes 90,000

May 18, 2020 4:55 PM CNN

A new week brings new freedoms to those who have hunkered down under stay-at-home orders. It also has brought another somber milestone. Across the…

Virus cases top 6,000 in New Mexico & 300 in Dona Ana County, Otero County Prison outbreak grows

May 18, 2020 4:49 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported five more deaths and 165 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. Figures…

Yoga may ease symptoms of depression, study says

May 18, 2020 4:36 PM CNN

Weekly sessions of yoga may ease depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of…

This senator gave the weirdest commencement speech you will ever hear

May 18, 2020 4:31 PM CNN

On Saturday, Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska held an online graduation ceremony for its senior class. Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse, an…

China backs coronavirus investigation but says it should wait until pandemic is contained

May 18, 2020 4:23 PM CNN

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he supports calls for an investigation into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic at a key summit Monday, but…

Husband of missing Colorado woman says he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring wife back

May 18, 2020 4:16 PM CNN

As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook…

Husband of missing Colorado woman says he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring wife back

May 18, 2020 4:16 PM CNN

As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook…

Fred Loya Small Business Stimulus Campaign

May 18, 2020 4:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Fred Loya Insurance has launched a small business stimulus campaign in which it will choose a small business in the El Paso area…

Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed

May 18, 2020 4:08 PM CNN

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. Cell phone video of the fatal interaction soon surfaced…

Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed

May 18, 2020 4:08 PM CNN

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. Cell phone video of the fatal interaction soon surfaced…

Navajo Nation surpasses New York state for the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the US

May 18, 2020 3:55 PM CNN

The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US — another sign of…

Navajo Nation surpasses New York state for the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the US

May 18, 2020 3:55 PM CNN

The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US — another sign of…

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Wisconsin brothers disappeared in Missouri settled for $4M

May 18, 2020 3:48 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Caldwell County, MO (KCTV) — The wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the…

Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine

May 18, 2020 3:32 PM CNN

President Donald Trump claimed Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine after asking the White House doctor if he could take it — despite the…

Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with homicide in crash that killed 47-year-old man

May 18, 2020 3:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee, WI (WDJT) — Nearly four months after a crash killed 47-year-old Ceasar…

Caretaker arrested a third time for physically and sexually abusing disabled man

May 18, 2020 3:27 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Kenner, LA (WGNO) — On May 18, 39-year-old Patrick Bowden, of Kenner, was arrested…

AP test organizers make changes after some students couldn’t submit their tests

May 18, 2020 3:22 PM CNN

The College Board says it’s taking steps to avoid a repeat of the problems that are forcing thousands of high school students to retake their…

NASA’s new Artemis Accords govern how we cooperatively and safely explore the moon and Mars

May 18, 2020 3:05 PM CNN

Our solar system is vast, but this corner of the galaxy is getting a little more crowded these days as different countries, space agencies and…

Barr doesn’t expect review of Russia probe will ‘lead to a criminal investigation’ of Obama and Biden

May 18, 2020 3:03 PM CNN

Attorney General William Barr on Monday said Barack Obama and Joe Biden are unlikely to be under criminal investigation in a review of the Russia…

Oklahoma’s ‘best kept secret’ is a public garden given to the people by the richest man in town

May 18, 2020 2:47 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MCALESTER, OK (KFOR) — When he was a kid, the minister of his local church used to…

13 people wounded in shooting at a memorial for slain Louisiana man

May 18, 2020 2:46 PM CNN

Thirteen people were wounded in a shooting during a large memorial gathering for a slain Louisiana man, police said. Bogalusa police received…

A man who wore a watermelon on his head while stealing from a convenience store has been arrested

May 18, 2020 2:41 PM CNN

A pair of melon heads — yes, actual people with watermelons on their heads — caused quite a stir after they used watermelons as face…

Key Republican senator says he will ‘try to get to the bottom’ of Trump’s firing of State Department inspector general

May 18, 2020 2:30 PM CNN

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa told CNN on Monday he will “try to get to the bottom” of what happened with the firing last week…

Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus

May 18, 2020 2:28 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…

As virus infections still climb in Juarez, Chihuahua’s governor resists push to reopen

May 18, 2020 2:26 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — There were no new coronavirus deaths reported Monday in the city of Juarez, with the death count holding at 158, however…

High school students who took AP exams online may have to retake them because of a glitch

May 18, 2020 2:24 PM CNN

High school students who took Advanced Placement exams online this week may have to do it again next month because of a technical glitch. Since the…

JC Penney plans to close more than 240 stores; unknown if El Paso is on list

May 18, 2020 2:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

PLANO, Texas — J.C. Penney will permanently close nearly 30% of its 846 stores as part of a restructuring under bankruptcy protection. The…

Restaurant sets up thermal-imaging camera to scan peoples’ temperatures

May 18, 2020 2:20 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — North Carolina will be entering phase two to reopen on May…

Friends, family show support for former sports radio host battling cancer

May 18, 2020 2:12 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — There was a big show of support Sunday for a former…

No ‘Shock’ at all: Special bond connects NBA champ Fred Van Vleet and NMSU’s Chris Jans

May 18, 2020 1:59 PM Nate Ryan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam isn’t the only Toronto Raptor with ties to the New Mexico State University basketball program,…

Month: May 2020