The psychology behind to-do lists and how they can make you feel less anxious
1. Wake up. 2. Make coffee. 3. Write this story. In a time when it seems like we may have less to do, a to-do list actually could be quite helpful.…
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These seniors are turning to cutting edge technology to stay connected during the pandemic
Clouds whizzed by as US Air Force Pilot Richard Merrill flew through the air. The ground moved quickly beneath him while he soared faster and faster…
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Chinese academic who criticized leader Xi Jinping allegedly fired from top university
A university professor known for being an open critic of Chinese President Xi Jinping has allegedly been fired from his job at a top Beijing…
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Ultrarunner Coree Woltering runs almost 1,200 miles in record time, fueled by fast food and heavy metal
You’d have forgiven ultrarunner Coree Woltering for taking some time off after a number of his races were canceled amid the global pandemic,…
Continue Reading India could soon reach 1 million coronavirus cases as it struggles to contain outbreak
India has recorded 100,000 new coronavirus cases in the past four days, as the country struggles to gain control of the worsening pandemic. The…
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Smugglers busted carrying 145 pounds of meth over border on an ultralight aircraft
Drug smugglers are getting pretty creative, but it’s not every day that they try to do it in an ultralight aircraft. US Customs and Border…
Continue Reading El Paso Walmart shooter has mental disabilities and was in a psychotic state after the shooting, defense counsel says
Lawyers for Patrick Crusius, the man accused of killing 23 people at an El Paso Walmart last year, said he was in a psychotic state when he was taken…
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El Paso County Judge criticizes lack of health department virus data being publicly shared
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners shared their frustration Monday over what they claim is a lack of transparency regarding Covid-19…
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Texas keeps ‘The Eyes of Texas’ alma mater song despite athlete demands
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas announced a series of steps Monday intended to make itself more welcoming to its Black students but stopped…
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Tucker Carlson addresses ex-staffer’s racist posts, says he will take ‘long-planned’ vacation
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a brief set of…
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Trump rips border wall built by his ‘We Build the Wall’ supporters
MISSION, Texas — President Donald Trump is criticizing a privately built border wall in South Texas that was constructed by “We Build the Wall” -…
Continue Reading Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne says her request to opt out of 2020 season for medical reasons has been denied
Elena Delle Donne, the reigning WNBA MVP and a star on the defending champion Washington Mystics, is weighing whether she will play this season after…
Continue Reading Tucker Carlson addresses ex-staffer’s racist posts, says he will take ‘long-planned’ vacation
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. In a brief set of…
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Naya Rivera, star of ‘Glee,’ dead at 33 after disappearing from boat
Naya Rivera, who found fame playing Santana Lopez on the hit series “Glee,” has died after going missing during a boat ride with her…
Continue Reading ‘Glee’ cast no stranger to tragic deaths
There may not be a “Glee curse,” but the hit series has certainly seen its fair share of tragedies. The death of one of its stars, Naya…
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Spike in neglectful dog deaths in heat wave dismays El Paso police
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police officials expressed dismay Monday at the number of recently opened animal cruelty cases that are related to dog…
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Pilot injured in military jet crash at Holloman Air Force Base
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico – A U.S. Air Force F-16C Viper jet crashed during a landing attempt Monday evening at Holloman Air Force…
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California, New Mexico and Oregon put new restrictions on indoor activities
Prompted by a dramatic surge in cases across the nation and within their borders, three states on Monday reinstated restrictions that were put in…
Continue Reading Tom Bergeron not returning as host of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
It’s the end of an era on “Dancing with the Stars.” Longtime host Tom Bergeron on Monday broke the news that he will not be…
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‘Know My Ballot’ website aims to educate El Paso voters
EL PASO, Texas — It’s an organization geared towards simplifying the process of educating voters about who is running in local, state and national…
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Firefighters still battling blaze on U.S. Navy ship that could last for days
SAN DIEGO, California — Federal and Navy firefighters on Monday were still fighting a ferocious fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard amphibious…
Continue Reading Two NBA players are in quarantine after breaking the league’s campus bubble
Two NBA players are under quarantine after accidentally leaving the league’s Orlando, Florida, campus, just weeks before the league will resume…
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Three Miners Named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-C-USA Team
El Paso, TX – UTEP had three players selected to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Conference USA teams, the 2020 College Football Preview magazine…
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Hottest temp of the year!
El Paso recorded the hottest temperature of the year so far hitting 110. Today also set a new record high for this date – old record was 108 set in…
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Man accused of spraying pepper spray in bar pleads not guilty
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — The Omaha man accused of pepper-spraying inside an Old Market…
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2 children killed, 3 others hurt in rollover crash near Deming
DEMING, New Mexico — A crash near Deming killed two children and injured three other members of a California family, authorities said Monday. The…
Continue Reading After 25 years, the Ford Bronco is back
It’s been 25 years since the last Ford Bronco was made. Ford is bringing the brand back, with the unveiling of three new off-road-oriented SUVs…
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Business booming for El Paso air conditioning firms during extreme heat wave
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been more than a week of daily triple-digit temperatures in the Borderland, and while many are lucky to work inside an…
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Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced on Monday he has tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement issued via social media, Westbrook…
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At 110 degrees, El Paso breaks high temp records for both day & year
EL PASO, Texas — As a sustained heat wave said to be the most extreme in 25 to 30 years continued Monday, El Paso set new high temperature records…
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