Texas AG asks court to block mail-in voting over virus fears
DALLAS, Texas — Texas’ Republican attorney general on Wednesday asked the state’s high court to order local election officials to…
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Not just another patient: A nurse cared for a blind veteran and his guide dog while they were locked down in the hospital
Joe Tasby walked into the emergency room along with his faithful guide dog, Cupid. It was mid-March, and he thought he’d be home in a matter of…
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Immunocompromised man in North Carolina has a message for protesters wanting to reopen his state. He got a plane to deliver it
A North Carolina man hired an airplane to orchestrate a high-flying counter protest in response to demonstrators who are demanding the state lift its…
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Immunocompromised man in North Carolina has a message for protesters wanting to reopen his state. He got a plane to deliver it
A North Carolina man hired an airplane to orchestrate a high-flying counter protest in response to demonstrators who are demanding the state lift its…
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Mexico has more mass bad-alcohol poisonings, up to 40 die
MEXICO CITY, Mxeico — Authorities said as many as 40 people died after drinking methanol in two states in central Mexico, the latest in a series of…
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These small business owners got PPP loans, but they’re afraid to use the money
Many small business owners who received loans from the federal Paycheck Protection Program say the program’s rules are forcing them to make a…
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UTEP announces 2020 athletics Hall of Fame induction class
EL PASO, Texas — While there are still question marks surrounding the 2020 college athletic season, UTEP has revealed who will be headlining its…
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27 UTEP student-athletes set to graduate
EL PASO, Texas – Twenty-seven UTEP student-athletes’ academic journey will reach an apex this week, as they will complete their…
Continue Reading Volunteers go door-to-door delivering masks to every household in the city after mayor’s appeal for help
The mayor had done the impossible — he acquired face masks for everyone in the city. There was just one problem: How do you quickly distribute…
Continue Reading NYC has gone 58 days without a single pedestrian death, longest since record keeping
The decrease in congestion on New York City’s normally bustling streets has brought some good news: No pedestrians have died in traffic-related…
Continue Reading A Kentucky EMT was shot and killed during a police raid of her home. The family is suing for wrongful death
A Kentucky woman working as an EMT was killed after officers forced their way inside her home and exchanged shots with her boyfriend, according to a…
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Republicans say Senate likely won’t vote on next big Covid response bill until after Memorial Day
Senate Republicans dismissed the House’s new stimulus bill as a nonstarter after its release Tuesday, balking at its $3 trillion price tag and…
Continue Reading Thousands of people want to be exposed to Covid-19 for science
Abie Rohrig had just turned 18 when he told his mom he would be donating a kidney to save a stranger’s life. Her answer: No you’re not.…
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Thousands of people want to be exposed to Covid-19 for science
Abie Rohrig had just turned 18 when he told his mom he would be donating a kidney to save a stranger’s life. Her answer: No you’re not.…
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Mexico’s president aims to restart industrial plants despite jump in virus cases
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged Wednesday to begin reopening Mexico’s economy next week — under…
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After years without turning a profit, Tesla is now poised to be a powerhouse
It hasn’t received a lot of attention with all the Twitter wars and comments from CEO Elon Musk about Covid-19, but Tesla has become incredibly…
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Technology companies can help fight Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is a global, all-hands-on-deck moment. Every day, it asks a great deal from all of us, from policymakers and epidemiologists to…
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Mr. President, you don’t speak for Asian Americans
Mr. President, On Monday, in response to a legitimate question about Covid-19 testing from CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, you told…
Continue Reading Thousands of Georgia teens who got licenses without taking a road test will have to take one after all, governor says
The thousands of teen drivers in Georgia who were issued driver’s licenses during the coronavirus pandemic without a road test will now have to…
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New Mexico’s governor unveils ‘slight reopening’ and face mask requirement, but is wary of surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is giving the green light for some non-essential businesses and services, including retailers, to reopen come…
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Rain chances in the forecast
No major weather issues the rest of this week. Sunshine with winds from the SW/W at 5-15 and gusts around 25-30. Temps will hover around the low to…
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Rick Bright will warn Congress of ‘darkest winter in modern history’ without ramped up coronavirus response
Dr. Rick Bright, the ousted director of a key federal office charged with developing medical countermeasures, will testify before Congress on…
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All 21 new virus cases, 5 deaths in Chihuahua state come from Juárez as maquiladoras still fuel outbreaks
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — All 21 new cases of the coronavirus, as well as the five new deaths, reported in Chihuahua state on Wednesday came from…
Continue Reading Homeowner says no crime was committed at under-construction home Ahmaud Arbery may have visited before shooting
The owner of a home under construction in the Georgia neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was killed says he had reported no crime after surveillance…
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How coronavirus spread from one member to 87% of the singers at a Washington choir practice
Public health officials studying the Covid-19 outbreak among members of a Washington choir found numerous ways the virus could have spread, according…
Continue Reading How coronavirus spread from one member to 87% of the singers at a Washington choir practice
Public health officials studying the Covid-19 outbreak among members of a Washington choir found numerous ways the virus could have spread, according…
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New York City wants you to fall in love again (once it is safe to do so)
The city that never sleeps has fallen into a deep slumber, and no one is sure when it will wake up. Covid-19’s strong grip on New York City,…
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California officials capitulate to Elon Musk, allow Tesla plant to reopen
Tesla’s standoff with California’s Alameda County officials has come to an end after the county agreed to let Tesla’s factory in…
Continue Reading Passenger complaints against US airlines surged in March and April
Air travel complaints surged eight times the normal amount in the past two months, as passengers complained about airline refunds during the…
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Man arrested in slaying of popular Las Cruces business owner
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Police on Wednesday announced an arrest in the weekend slaying of a popular Las Cruces businessman. Lonnie Gallegos, 38,…
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