Deaths in Texas from Covid-19 increase to 1,049
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Covid-19-related deaths reported in Texas increased by 45 on Saturday to a total of 1,049, state health officials…
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Spanish prime minister fails to prove existence of international coronavirus testing rankings he cited
In a nationally televised press conference on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was asked by CNN about the existence of a ranking by…
Continue Reading Musicians and artists pay tribute to rock ‘n’ roll legend Little Richard
Musicians, actors and artists across a range of genres are paying tribute to Little Richard. The self-proclaimed architect of rock ‘n’…
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As Americans reel from grief and economic pain, empathy is missing in Trump’s response
A fresh round of staggering economic numbers came Friday that underscored the deep economic pain that workers are feeling around the country, but…
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Little Richard, a flamboyant architect of rock ‘n’ roll, is dead at 87
Little Richard, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and…
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Obama says White House response to coronavirus has been ‘absolute chaotic disaster’
Former President Barack Obama delivered a blistering critique of the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus crisis, describing it…
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El Paso police say woman died in crash after speeding away from scene of another crash
EL PASO, Texas — A motorist died in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend at a busy intersection in west El Paso moments after speeding away from…
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Tara Reade says Joe Biden should drop out of 2020 race: ‘You should not be running on character’
Tara Reade, a former Senate aide who has accused Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, said in a new interview that the presumptive…
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Woman body-slammed by off-duty cop in Alabama Walmart grew disorderly after associate asked she wear a mask, police say
An unidentified woman who was body-slammed by an off-duty police officer in an Alabama Walmart faces multiple charges, police say, in an incident…
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South Dakota governor tells Sioux tribes they have 48 hours to remove Covid-19 checkpoints
The governor of South Dakota has given an ultimatum to two Sioux tribes: Remove checkpoints on state and US highways within 48 hours or risk legal…
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Diego Maradona autographs shirt to help poor district of Buenos Aires
Diego Maradona is helping in the fight against coronavirus in his home city by autographing a replica of the Argentina jersey he wore in the…
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Allies despair as Trump abandons America’s leadership role at a time of global crisis
The United States has scaled back its role on the world stage, taken actions that are undermining efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic and left…
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Mexico says 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who worked in Mexico’s government hospital system, and…
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Justice Clarence Thomas has found his moment
Justice Clarence Thomas has become a luminary in today’s Washington, in a way that might never have been imagined in the arc of his life and…
Continue ReadingStormTRACK Weather: Warmer today, but changes tomorrow
El Paso, Texas- Warmer, near average temperatures expected for much of the Borderland this Saturday. Southwest winds from 5-10 MPH as clouds begin to…
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Here’s when the US job market will recover
The US job market has completely cratered within mere weeks. And it isn’t coming back anytime soon. The pandemic forced local and federal…
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Here’s when the job market will recover
The US job market has completely cratered within mere weeks. And it isn’t coming back anytime soon. The pandemic forced local and federal…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 9
President Donald Trump hoped he would lead America toward a grand reopening this week. Instead, the novel coronavirus arrived at his doorstep. One of…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 9
President Donald Trump hoped he would lead America toward a grand reopening this week. Instead, the novel coronavirus arrived at his doorstep. One of…
Continue Reading UFC fighter Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza will not be on the UFC 249 preliminary card Saturday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Souza was to…
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UFC fighter Ronaldo Souza pulled from event after positive coronavirus test
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza will not be on the UFC 249 preliminary card Saturday after testing positive for the coronavirus. Souza was to…
Continue Reading Ferguson and Gaethje headline UFC 249, the first major US sports event since coronavirus shutdown
Sports fans are itching for some action, and Ultimate Fighting Championship just might have the answer. UFC 249, the first major US sporting event…
Continue Reading Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
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Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy duo dies of coronavirus
Roy Horn, one-half of the popular Las Vegas animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus, according to…
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Ferguson and Gaethje headline UFC 249, the first major US sports event since coronavirus shutdown
Sports fans are itching for some action, and Ultimate Fighting Championship just might have the answer. UFC 249, the first major US sporting event…
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Michael Jordan’s signature Air Jordan shoes from 1985 are going up for auction
Michael Jordan fans, ready your wallets. A pair of Jordan’s game-worn and autographed Nike Air Jordan 1 shoes from 1985 are hitting the auction…
Continue Reading Andrew Cuomo is down for Robert De Niro to play him
Hollywood may be shut down, but that doesn’t mean castings are done. In a bit of self-casting news, Robert De Niro has expressed interest in…
Continue Reading A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
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A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a…
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For the first time, scientists can see how the brain records our memories as we sleep
Scientists have long known our brains need sleep to review the day’s events and transfer them into longer-term memories. Students are often…
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