July 2020

Roy Den Hollander confirmed as suspect in slaying of men’s rights activist in California

July 24, 2020 8:19 PM CNN

Roy Den Hollander, the anti-feminist lawyer suspected of killing a federal judge’s son in New Jersey, has been confirmed as the suspect in the…

TxDOT worker earns ‘Hero’ title rescuing puppy on Loop 375

July 24, 2020 7:54 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A Texas Department of Transportation HERO worker earned the title in a new way on Friday after rescuing a stranded puppy found…

Police, FBI investigating after professional poker player’s burned body found at state park in Michigan

July 24, 2020 7:38 PM CNN

Police in Michigan have identified the woman whose badly burned body was found in a state recreation area as Susie Zhao. Zhao, 33, was a professional…

Republican ‘disarray’ over expiring unemployment benefits holds up stimulus bill

July 24, 2020 7:31 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Negotiations over a new Covid-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment…

Singaporean man pleads guilty to spying for China in the US

July 24, 2020 7:27 PM CNN

A Singaporean man living in Washington D.C. has pleaded guilty to being an “illegal agent of a foreign power,” prosecutors said Friday.…

Covid-19 can be a prolonged illness, even for young adults, CDC report says

July 24, 2020 7:24 PM CNN

Covid-19 can be a prolonged illness, even among young adults without underlying chronic medical conditions, the US Centers for Disease Control and…

Only 12 homeless El Pasoans have tested positive for virus during pandemic

July 24, 2020 7:09 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Only 12 people within the El Paso homeless community have tested positive for Covid-19 during the pandemic thus far, according to…

After hundreds gathered at a California faith event without masks, officials ask them to self-quarantine

July 24, 2020 6:52 PM CNN

Video from a Northern California outdoor religious concert shows hundreds of people crowding together and most of them not wearing masks —…

ABC-7 First Alert: Some heavy rain in spots through Saturday.

July 24, 2020 6:39 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Storms will be tracking from SE to N/NW across the area Friday night and again Saturday. Some spots could get upwards of 1″ or more of rain. Along…

Former NMSU Aggie Cracks Cleveland Indians’ Opening Day Roster

July 24, 2020 6:39 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former New Mexico State University baseball player is headed to The Show. Daniel Johnson, was added to the Cleveland…

‘Answer your phone’ – in New Mexico, it could be a contact tracer calling

July 24, 2020 6:23 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Cases of the virus might be gradually increasing in New Mexico, but state’s calls to those who have come into contact with…

Horizon High teacher arrested by FBI on sex crimes charge has resigned

July 24, 2020 5:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE: The Horizon High School teacher, Ricardo Ortiz, who was arrested last week in an FBI sting operation has resigned, according to the Clint…

Tank accidentally fires on another tank at Fort Bliss, injuring soldier

July 24, 2020 5:36 PM KVIA ABC-7

FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier was injured in a friendly fire incident at Fort Bliss during a training exercise, the Army Times reported Friday.…

TV reporter discovers she has cancer after a viewer noticed a suspicious lump on her neck

July 24, 2020 5:17 PM CNN

A Florida television reporter was diagnosed with cancer after a concerned viewer saw a lump on her neck and alerted her that it could be a tumor.…

Doña Ana County urges state to ‘send us more’ after distributing 25,000 free face masks to public

July 24, 2020 4:54 PM Kate Bieri

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is asking the governor’s office for more masks to distribute to the public as…

Trump sued by El Paso County over attempt to omit undocumented immigrants from key census count

July 24, 2020 4:42 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — President Donald Trump’s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from census figures that will be used to divide up seats in…

Judge denies Oregon effort to limit federal agents’ arrest powers

July 24, 2020 4:29 PM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Oregon — A U.S. judge denied an order sought by Oregon’s top law enforcement officer to stop federal agents from arresting people…

New CDC guidelines come down hard in favor of opening schools

July 24, 2020 4:26 PM CNN

New US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on education and child care come down hard in favor of opening schools, saying children…

‘World War Z’ author Max Brooks: Scientists need Hollywood to help translate their message

July 24, 2020 4:16 PM CNN

“World War Z” author Max Brooks had a sobering message to scientists and a call to action to Hollywood, saying the two need to work…

UTEP to implement mobile ticketing for athletic events

July 24, 2020 4:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will transition to mobile ticketing for all athletics events beginning this fall, Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced…

He promised his friend he’d split the cash if he won the lottery. He’s doing just that with his $22 million jackpot

July 24, 2020 4:13 PM CNN

Years ago, Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney made a pact: if either of them ever won the lottery, they’d split the winnings. Then they shook on it.…

Doña Ana County sees 3rd virus death of week, tops 1,900 cases

July 24, 2020 3:59 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man in his 60s from Doña Ana County was among five new coronavirus deaths reported by New Mexico health officials on…

Policing tactics under fire as video shows medics in Portland getting shoved to the ground

July 24, 2020 3:55 PM CNN

A viral video showing volunteer medics being shoved to the ground by law enforcement officers in Portland is raising questions about the tactics…

Manson follower recommended for parole for the fourth time but California governor has final say

July 24, 2020 3:52 PM CNN

Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been found suitable for parole, but her fate will ultimately be decided by California Gov. Gavin…

At least 19 people got Covid-19 after attending a county fair in Ohio, health officials say

July 24, 2020 3:49 PM CNN

The health department in Pickaway County, Ohio, has reported at least 19 cases of Covid-19 among people who attended the county fair last month.…

Washington state was the first in the US to confront the coronavirus. Now it’s battling a resurgence

July 24, 2020 3:46 PM CNN

Robert Cordova knows the coronavirus is far from controlled in Washington state. Cordova, his brother, sister, grandmother and mother have all tested…