‘Oh you must be heavy boned.’ Marilyn Okoro’s fight for body acceptance
She was comfortable with her body, though others were not. Track and field star Marilyn Okoro, whose right arm displays a “Saved by…
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Try this smartphone hack and other tricks to reduce your screen time
The coronavirus crisis has many people glued to their smartphone screens for more and more hours each day, even if they don’t want to be. In…
Continue Reading Away from school pressures, children who defy gender norms blossom at home
Ben has liked Disney princesses, nail polish, jewelry and long hair since he was 3. His mother Carrie assumed his preferences would not only be…
Continue Reading Brownies, truffles and pasta: Healthful food swaps you will love
When I think of healthy food swaps, I’ll be honest: Most of the time, I’m uninterested. I’m the type who would rather have a tiny…
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LeBron James and other athletes start organization to help African Americans vote
NBA superstar LeBron James has partnered with other black athletes and entertainers to start a group aimed at protecting the voting rights of African…
Continue Reading New York Knicks face widespread criticism for racial equality statement
The New York Knicks and James Dolan, the executive chairman of parent company The Madison Square Garden Company, have come under fire for their…
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Las Cruces man reported missing twice found dead
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Authorities in Las Cruces said Wednesday that the body of a missing 74-year-old man had been found. The body of Erwing Witt…
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YISD history teacher is only from El Paso recognized as among the best in Texas
EL PASO, Texas — A teacher with Ysleta Independent School District has earned some statewide recognition. Eastwood Knolls International School…
Continue Reading 7 Los Angeles officers removed from their field duties after using excessive force during protests, police say
At least seven Los Angeles police officers were removed from their field duties after using excessive force during recent protests, the police…
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12 states see rising Covid-19 hospitalizations as Arizona asks hospitals to activate emergency plans
Health experts have long warned about a second peak in Covid-19, and now a rise in cases has pushed Arizona to tell its hospitals to activate…
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Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to swim at a beach or pool during the coronavirus pandemic? Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social…
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Coachella and Stagecoach festivals canceled over concerns about coronavirus spread
The annual Coachella and Stagecoach festivals — two of the largest music events held in Southern California — have been canceled over…
Continue Reading Grocery stores and universities should reopen first, new research suggests
New research suggests grocery stores, banks, dentists, universities and big box stores like Walmart should reopen earlier and face fewer restrictions…
Continue Reading Ghanaian footballer rescued from Indian airport after 74 days due to Covid lockdown
A Ghanaian footballer who slept in an Indian airport for over two months during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has finally left the hub.…
Continue Reading Boost your mental and physical health during the pandemic by volunteering virtually
Are you looking for a mental and physical boost during the pandemic? Try volunteering. Adults over 50 who volunteer for about two hours per week have…
Continue Reading The NFL should re-sign Colin Kaepernick, says Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde
Seattle Seahawks’ new signing Carlos Hyde says the NFL should offer Colin Kaepernick a route back to the sport to prove it is serious about…
Continue Reading US Soccer has repealed policy requiring players to stand for National Anthem
The US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday it has repealed its policy requiring players to stand during the National Anthem. The statement follows…
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Mother of Javier Ambler’s sons: ‘Your children do not mean more than my children’
Almost 15 months after Javier Ambler, a black man, died while being arrested, his ex-partner and the mother of two of his sons has a message for law…
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New Mexico AG calls for police body cams, ban on chokeholds after Las Cruces officer charged in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state Attorney General Hector Balderas on Wednesday called for police reforms amid protests throughout the…
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor death: Detective who applied for warrant put on administrative reassignment
The detective who applied for the warrant that ended in the March shooting death of Breonna Taylor has been placed on administrative reassignment,…
Continue Reading China removes pangolin scales from traditional medicine list, helping protect world’s most trafficked mammal
The Chinese government has removed pangolin scales from its 2020 list of approved ingredients used in traditional Chinese medicine, a move…
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Cristobal remnants head to Canada after battering Midwest US
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Severe thunderstorms accompanied by winds approaching 70 mph battered lower Michigan late Wednesday as the remnants of…
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Trump administration proposes sweeping asylum restrictions
SAN DIEGO, California — The Trump administration on Wednesday night proposed sweeping restrictions on asylum, seeking to align a legal framework…
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Man accused of assaulting girlfriend, daughter in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 32-year-old man has been arrested and is accused of assaulting his girlfriend and her daughter. Daniel Oporto was arrested on a…
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Baby who spent first 452 days of his life in Denver hospital finally goes home
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KDVR/KWGN) — Edwin Fischer spent his first 452 days in the hospital, but…
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StormTrack Weather: Chances for showers and T-storms returns Thursday
EL PASO, Texas– Seasonal temperatures made their way into the Borderland this afternoon with 96 being the official high Wednesday. Winds will shift…
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Hispanics at disproportionate risk from Covid-19, health experts say
The Hispanic community has been disproportionately hurt by the coronavirus pandemic due to their jobs as essential workers and multigenerational…
Continue Reading West Virginia just elected its first openly transgender official
Rosemary Ketchum won a seat on a City Council in West Virginia, making her the first openly transgender elected official in the state. Ketchum, 26,…
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Mostly peaceful dueling protests over police take place in downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A ‘Defund Police’ protest and a counter-protest in support of the El Paso Police Department took place Wednesday evening at…
Continue Reading America is in crisis, but ‘the biggest casino in the world’ is open for business
Pandemic economics is proving the wisdom of the savvy investor who once called the New York Stock Exchange “the biggest casino in the…
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