U.S. Army suspects ‘foul play’ in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance
KILLEEN, Texas — Investigators are suspecting foul play in the disappearance of a Texas soldier who has been missing for two months, according to a…
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13-year-old was showing mom dance move when she was killed by stray bullet
Click here for updates on this story Chicago, IL (WBBM) — A total of 102 people were shot in Chicago over the…
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Hanks High School delays start of student-athlete workouts after coach gets virus
EL PASO, Texas — Ysleta Independent School District officials said Tuesday evening that the start of Hanks High School summer sports workouts would…
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UTEP sells volleyball season tickets for 1st time
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time ever, season tickets for UTEP volleyball are being sold. In past years, only individual game tickets were…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to consider Oñate High name change
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will consider changing the name of Oñate High School on Thursday. “It…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Some storms tonight and again Wednesday.
Some storms will be around tonight – mainly just to our north and east. The El Paso and Las Cruces area could see an isolated storm later Tuesday…
Continue Reading Man charged with stabbing police sergeant at police station
Click here for updates on this story Southboro, MA (WBZ) — A Southboro police sergeant was stabbed in the back in the…
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CDC director: Covid-19 has ‘brought this nation to its knees’
Covid-19 has “brought this nation to its knees,” Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said…
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Belly fat in older women is linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia within 15 years, study says
For older adults, your current belly size could be a key indicator in whether you develop dementia within the next decade or two. For women that risk…
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Texas hits 5,000 new cases for 1st time as virus surges; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to stay home
AUSTIN, Texas — Rapidly worsening coronavirus numbers in Texas reached bleak new milestones Tuesday as the state surpassed 5,000 new cases in a…
Continue Reading People with inflammatory bowel disease might be at higher risk for dementia, study finds
If you have inflammatory bowel disease, you may be at greater risk for developing dementia, a new study suggests. Inflammatory bowel disease, which…
Continue Reading Mom raising money to fill school libraries with more multicultural and diverse books
Click here for updates on this story Moline, IL (WQAD) — Amanda Carter is taking action, and started a Facebook…
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Why the noose is such a potent symbol of hate
A noose. It’s simply the loop at the end of a rope, under a running knot, which tightens as it’s pulled. And yet it has the power to spur…
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Doña Ana County accounts for 2 of New Mexico’s 7 new virus deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported seven new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, two of which occurred in Doña Ana County,…
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Georgia legislature approves hate crime bill
The Georgia legislature, spurred by public outrage over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, on Tuesday approved a hate crime bill that will allow enhanced…
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Texas Guardsman who worked at El Paso food bank contracts virus
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas National Guardsman who worked at the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has tested positive for Covid-19, an official…
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No charges by FBI in NASCAR noose case involving Bubba Wallace
TALLADEGA, Alabama — The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last…
Continue Reading Gravitational waves reveal merger between black hole and mystery ‘mass gap’ object
A mysterious astronomical object merged with a black hole 780 million light-years away and created gravitational waves that could be detected on…
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Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for performing in blackface
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel issued an apology Tuesday for his “embarrassing” portrayals of Black celebrities. In his statement, obtained…
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Texas plans few mandatory virus safety measures when public schools reopen in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials are envisioning a largely hands-off approach to helping school districts bring students back to campus…
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El Paso City Council approves resolution supporting police reforms
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is taking steps to encourage reforms at the El Paso Police Department. After national and local calls for…
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Coronavirus pandemic could lead to up to 500,000 fewer US births, study suggests
The coronavirus pandemic is more likely to lead to a baby bust than a baby boom in the United States — possibly leaving the nation with about…
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New Mexico releases plan for re-opening schools amid pandemic
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s public schools now have rules and suggestions for how to reopen in the fall in what could amount to…
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3 killed and 11 injured in North Carolina shooting at block party, police say
Three people were killed and 11 others hurt early Monday at an “impromptu block party” in North Carolina, Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings of…
Continue Reading Work-From-Home Burnout: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 23
The ability to work from home is a privilege for many, but it also comes with unique stressors. While working remotely decreases your exposure to the…
Continue Reading Judge denies mistrial motion in Robert Durst case
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a motion for a mistrial Tuesday in the case of Robert Durst, the subject of HBO’s “The…
Continue Reading Tina Fey asks platforms to pull several ’30 Rock’ episodes that showed characters in blackface
Tina Fey, creator and star of the Emmy Award-winning series “30 Rock,” has asked streaming services to remove several of the show’s…
Continue Reading At least 17 high school students test positive for coronavirus after a trip to Myrtle Beach
At least 17 Ohio high school students tested positive for coronavirus after a recent trip to Myrtle Beach, when they returned to a county that had…
Continue Reading Institutional racism contributes to Covid-19’s “double whammy” impact on the Black community, Fauci says
Institutional racism in the United States contributes to the disproportional impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the Black community, the…
Continue Reading Man charged after five-year-old child killed in I-240 accident
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — A Mid-South man was arrested after a three-car crash that…
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