49-year-old man struck, killed by car near El Paso County Coliseum is identified
UPDATE: Police on Thursday released the identity of the pedestrian killed as 49-year-old Ricky Snodgrass. ORIGINAL REPORT: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Juventus edges closer to ninth consecutive title
Cometh the hour, cometh Cristiano Ronaldo as Juventus took one step closer to defending its Serie A title with a comfortable 2-0 win over Bologna on…
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5 things to know for June 23: Covid, elections, Rayshard Brooks, police, immigration
The MLB is plowing ahead with the 2020 season after weeks of negotiations between the league and the players’ union. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading Baton Rouge school board calls for the resignation of fellow member following viral video
Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board are calling for the resignation of a fellow member after a viral video showed her being…
Continue Reading India allows religious festival to go ahead in ‘limited’ capacity as coronavirus cases surge
Hundreds of devotees are expected to participate in one of India’s most celebrated religious processions Tuesday, after the country’s…
Continue Reading Online petitions work best when you do more than just sign
An online petition demanding justice for George Floyd has gathered more than 18 million signatures since last month. It’s the most signed…
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Physicians group calls for legislation to regulate digital advertising and its effect on kids
No less than $900 million is spent each year in the advertising industry, including marketing snack foods, video games and sugary drinks to kids each…
Continue Reading The Bush Fire is now the 5th largest in Arizona’s history as firefighters battle multiple blazes
Firefighters are battling multiple blazes throughout Arizona this week including the Bush Fire, which is now the fifth largest in the state’s…
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Maps reveal new details about New Zealand’s lost underwater continent
Under New Zealand, there lies a vast continent on the sea floor. Once part of the same land mass as Antarctica and Australia, the lost continent of…
Continue Reading Pandemic could push an additional 120 million children in South Asia into poverty, says UNICEF
An additional 120 million children in South Asia could be pushed into poverty due to the continuing spread of coronavirus throughout much of the…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s and DA’s office employees accused of vandalizing a Black Lives Matter sign in California neighborhood
Employees from a Southern California sheriff’s and district attorney’s office were among three people who were arrested after multiple…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia says Hajj pilgrimage is on — with limited numbers
Saudi Arabia will strictly limit the number of people who can take part in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca because of the coronavirus,…
Continue Reading Ex-officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 shooting that is still under review
The former Atlanta police officer accused of fatally shooting Rayshard Brooks was involved in a 2015 incident where a black man was presumably shot…
Continue Reading California college professor on leave after asking student to ‘Anglicize’ name
A professor from Laney College in Oakland has been placed on administrative leave after asking a student to “Anglicize” her name. On the…
Continue Reading NYPD officer in ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’ had previous civilian complaint cases on his record
The New York police officer who appeared to put a man into a chokehold on video has had previous complaints against him involving use of force,…
Continue Reading Pompeo urges China to release two detained Canadians after ‘groundless’ charges
The United States has spoken out forcefully against China’s prosecution of two Canadian men for spying. In a statement Monday, Secretary of…
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MLB will decide how many games are played in 2020 as teams unanimously vote to proceed with season
Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the…
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‘I was super excited’: EPCC students make clear face masks to help deaf community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just a few months ago, it would’ve seemed strange to see someone walking around with a face mask. Now, it’s the new normal.…
Continue Reading A third of Medicare enrollees with coronavirus ended up in the hospital. A quarter of them died
One-third of Medicare recipients diagnosed with Covid had to be hospitalized, and more than a quarter of that group died, according to federal data…
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Las Cruces-based Virgin Galactic inks NASA deal for commercial space flights
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Economies aren’t just opening up on Earth. Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. has agreed to a deal with NASA to boost…
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61-year-old El Paso virus survivor cheered as she leaves hospital after 36 days – half of it in the ICU
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso woman is a fighter. Staff of Las Palmas Medical Center lined the hallway as 61-year-old Maria Soto was finally…
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Governor cites virus testing in Texas hot spots, but in El Paso it’s actually going down
EL PASO, Texas — As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference Monday to acknowledge that the numbers of Covid-19 cases and people gong to the…
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NYPD commissioner testifies in ongoing investigation into interactions between police and the public
Investigators grilled New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday about various incidents and controversial actions by the NYPD as…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Storms Tuesday
El Paso hit 105 Monday – the second hottest day of the year so far. Anthony, NM hit 108 – the hottest in the area. Storms will develop Tuesday as a…
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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says clubs will issue schedule, asks whether players can report for training by July…
Continue Reading NASCAR drivers offer Bubba Wallace show of support after noose found in his garage
NASCAR drivers, pit crew members and others walked alongside Bubba Wallace and escorted his Number 43 car in a show of support at the Talladega…
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NASCAR rallies around Wallace as FBI investigates noose
Bubba Wallace steered the No. 43 to the front of pit road, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch pushing the famous car on one side and close friend Ryan Blaney…
Continue Reading Rhode Island’s formal name is ‘the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.’ There’s a move now to change that
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Monday that could change the state’s official name to exclude a portion that has ties…
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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta grounded for 2020 due to pandemic
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — There will be no hot air balloons lifting off this fall as part of an international event that draws hundreds of…
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