URGENT – Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden VP contention and says he should choose a woman of color
(CNN) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday night removed herself from consideration to be Joe Biden’s running mate, citing the recent…
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Summer camp limbo in Louisiana
Click here for updates on this story PELICAN, LA (KTBS ) — There’s been a lot of waiting and hoping during this…
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Protesters in New York detail alleged police abuse at demonstrations
As many as 100 protesters, elected officials and community leaders spent two days detailing alleged police brutality by the New York Police…
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CDC issues recommendations to help protect beachgoers from Covid-19 spread
Even on the beach, people should stay six feet apart, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And yes, face masks are…
Continue Reading Looking for that perfect wedding mask? NC designer has you covered
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — A local wedding designer has created special face…
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Statue of Spanish governor removed from New Mexico park
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Crews in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday removed a statue of a Spanish territorial governor from a city park and two other…
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El Paso orders businesses to require customers to wear face masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County officials issued a directive Thursday night mandating that businesses require all customers as well…
Continue Reading Florida shows signs as next coronavirus epicenter as cases spike across the country
Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Florida…
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Mexico posts record 5,662 new virus cases in a day; Juárez deaths now outnumber recoveries
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were…
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Community Champions: Banner reunites Rosa Guerrero Elementary School class 7 years later
EL PASO, Texas — For a high school senior, the journey to graduation day is filled with its share of ups and downs. However, looking back at that…
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‘Small step towards a big fight’: El Paso Dreamers react to decision upholding DACA
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 1,500 in the Borderland are breathing a sigh of relief after hearing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the…
Continue Reading Atlanta officers turn themselves in on charges in the death of Rayshard Brooks
Charging two Atlanta police officers in Rayshard Brooks’ death is only the first step in a long and uncertain road to a conviction, a family…
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Chaos in the Koreas sees Kim Jong Un’s sister emerge stronger than ever
On a crisp winter day two years ago, Kim Yo Jong took her first step to becoming the powerful politician her father thought she would be. It was…
Continue Reading Another consequence of the pandemic: a nationwide shortage of coins
Masks were the first to go. Then toilet paper flew off shelves. And while Americans are being nickel-and-dimed with coronavirus-related costs in a…
Continue Reading Police shot a man after a high-speed chase. It’s Georgia’s 50th police shooting investigated by GBI this year
The non-fatal police shooting of a black man after a high-speed chase in Newnan, Georgia, on Monday was the 50th officer-involved shooting this year…
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‘This is the new norm’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue Reading New Mexico prosecutor criticizes police and drops top charge in Albuquerque protest shooting
The New Mexico man who allegedly shot a protester in Albuquerque on Monday is no longer charged with the most serious count of aggravated battery…
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El Paso realtors say home sales are now booming in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The spread of Covid-19 has forced many to stay home, and the economic uncertainty of the pandemic has lead to many saving…
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Passenger removed from American Airlines flight has been temporarily banned by the airline
After becoming the first known case of someone kicked off a flight due to refusal to wear a mask Wednesday, an American Airlines passenger has now…
Continue Reading Effigy found in Oakland a day after mayor announced hate crime investigation on nooses
A day after a hate crime investigation was opened into nooses found on trees in Oakland, California, a “fake body hanging from a noose”…
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El Paso physician discusses home remedies for migraines as part of Migraine Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is Migraine Awareness Month. ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso to…
Continue Reading Atlanta police shortages continue for second day
The morning after an unusual number of police officers called out sick, only two sergeants and one officer showed up in one of Atlanta’s six…
Continue Reading New York City Council passes sweeping police reform bills
A sweeping package of police reforms was approved by the New York City Council Thursday, some of which have been in the works since the death of Eric…
Continue Reading Forrest Fenn finally shared photos of his discovered treasure amid doubts that it was actually found
As soon as Forrest Fenn announced that his treasure was found earlier this month, rumors swirled about whether it had really been found or if the…
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Too much sitting raises your risk for cancer, study finds
Need another reason to get off the couch and get moving while cooped up during the coronavirus epidemic? Here’s a killer one: Too much sitting…
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9 new Doña Ana County virus cases, 4 more infections at Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials are reporting 94 new coronavirus cases and four additional deaths. State officials reported the…
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Triple digits arrive for the official start of summer.
Winds ease a bit today as temperatures continue to climb close to those triple digits. Mostly sunny skies will hang around through the start of next…
Continue Reading Los Angeles reaches deal with county on relocating homeless
The city and county of Los Angeles have reached a deal to bring almost 7,000 homeless people indoors, officials said Thursday. The city will provide…
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UTEP golfer Oskar Ambrosius named 2nd team All-Conference USA
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s Oskar Ambrosius was named to the 2020 Conference USA Men’s Golf All-Conference Team, it was announced by the league…
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13 University of Texas football players test positive for virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Just four days after University of Texas at Austin began voluntary summer workouts for the football team, school officials confirmed…
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