Residents react to confederate monument removal overnight in Downtown Mobile
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA ) — A statue that has been standing in Mobile nearly 120 years…
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Do you have what it takes to be a UTEP fan council member? Here’s how to apply
EL PASO, Texas — If you are a diehard UTEP sports fan and are itching to give your input, here’s your chance. UTEP Athletics is seeking ten new…
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No new virus deaths in El Paso as total cases near 3,300
EL PASO, Texas — No new coronavirus deaths were reported by El Paso health officials on Saturday, but the number of additional cases rose by 85. The…
Continue Reading ‘I’m angry:’ Police chief upset with reaction toward officers, department
Click here for updates on this story MIWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — During an announcement of a federal arrest made in the last…
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Best moments from CNN and Sesame Street’s town hall on racism for kids and parents
CNN partnered with “Sesame Street” for a special town hall about racism, giving both kids and parents an opportunity to explore the…
Continue Reading A Louisiana man was charged with terrorism after allegedly driving a vehicle into a Target
A Louisiana man is in police custody after allegedly driving a vehicle into a Target store in Hammond, Louisiana. Walter Allbritton III is accused of…
Continue Reading Tying the knot during a pandemic
Click here for updates on this story LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (WNEP ) — Wedding bells rang Friday night for a socially…
Continue Reading Ace Speedway delays Friday race citing weather as governor’s office urges sheriff to prevent mass gathering
Click here for updates on this story ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC (WGHP ) — Ace Speedway won’t be hosting a race on Friday,…
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Children aren’t born racist. Here’s how parents can stop them from becoming racist.
As the United States erupts in protests and push back against systemic racism, parents are worried. Parents of black kids navigate far more…
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‘Suicidal individual’ dead in shoot-out with Socorro police
SOCORRO, Texas — A gun battle between Socorro police and a “suicidal individual” late Friday night ended with the man’s death, the El Paso County…
Continue ReadingStormTRACK Weather: No relief from heat this weekend
El Paso, Texas- The Borderland will clock in another triple digit day across many areas. El Paso, forecasting a high of 104. Las Cruces expecting a…
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In reactions to Roger Goodell’s mea culpa, most seized on what he didn’t say
To be sure, Roger Goodell’s announcement Friday was noteworthy. Especially considering the statement from the NFL just a few days ago. On May…
Continue Reading Videos often contradict what police say in reports. Here’s why some officers continue to lie
A video showed officers in Buffalo, New York, pushing a 75-year-old man. Police initially said he had tripped and fell. News cameras showed officers…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, June 6
The World Health Organization reversed course on face masks yesterday. It’s now encouraging people to wear them to prevent the coronavirus from…
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30-year-old woman who crashed car into tree is El Paso’s 32nd traffic death of year
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police identified a 30-year-old woman as the victim of a deadly one-car crash over the weekend in the 9900 block of…
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‘Shades of Black’ and other toddler books celebrate black families
Children love to see images of themselves in the books that are read to them and in the books they read. While representation has rarely been a…
Continue Reading Public shaming has become a common pastime during the pandemic. But it doesn’t really work
Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners…
Continue Reading Temporary restraining order prohibits Denver Police from using chemical agents or projectiles against peaceful protesters without supervisor approval
Calling the Denver Police Department’s efforts to “police its own” a failure, a US District Court Judge granted a temporary…
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‘White Coats for Black Lives’ kneels in honor of George Floyd at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — A group first formed in 2014 that calls themselves ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ held a peaceful protest Friday at UMC. Dr. Nagela…
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El Paso gym forced to restock equipment after being burglarized during pandemic closure
EL PASO, Texas– All gyms in the Borderland have had a rough start to the year due to the Covid-19 closures. Fit For Life in west El Paso has had to…
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Black man who died in Tacoma police custody can be heard screaming ‘I can’t breathe’ on dispatcher audio
A black man who died in police custody in Tacoma, Washington, could be heard on dispatcher audio screaming “I can’t breathe,”…
Continue Reading Dear anti-racist allies: Here’s how to respond to microaggressions
It’s easy to sight the obvious racism such as using race-based slurs or threats. But there’s a more subtle and insidious form of racist…
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School meals will continue this summer for El Paso kids who rely on those
EL PASO, Texas — School districts in the El Paso area have been ramping up their nutrition service departments since the Covid-19 pandemic to make…
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Olympic hopeful Sophie McKinna on working two jobs to achieve her sporting ambitions
Working two jobs is a lot for anyone to take on, let alone an elite athlete on a mission to make her first Olympic Games. That’s been the…
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D-Day invasion rare photos reveal the chronology of events
Operation Overlord was launched over 76 years ago on June 6, 1944. Commonly known as D-Day — a military term for the first day of a combat…
Continue Reading Cyclist caught on video assaulting 3 people posting flyers in support of Black Lives Matter arrested
Police in Maryland have arrested and charged the cyclist who was caught on video Monday accosting three people posting flyers in support of Black…
Continue Reading Video shows a woman being body slammed by an Atlanta police officer as she was handcuffed
An Atlanta police officer seen on a video posted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution body slamming a woman on the first night of protests in Atlanta…
Continue Reading Black Lives Matter protests aren’t just happening in big cities. They’re also in America’s small towns
As a person of color, Kaneesha Willie has dealt with racism her entire life. Participating in her hometown’s protest in Paducah, Kentucky, gave…
Continue Reading Justin Trudeau takes a knee at Black Lives Matter demonstration on Parliament Hill
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a knee during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Ottawa on Friday. Trudeau’s act of solidarity…
Continue Reading The art world is trying to protect artwork amid civil unrest and support community unity
For more than a week Americans have flooded the streets of major metropolitan areas across the country in protest of racially-motivated police…
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