Houston police officer killed in apartment complex shooting
HOUSTON, Texas — A Texas police officer was shot and killed and another was injured Tuesday at an apartment complex, authorities said. Sgt.…
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Family of woman who died weeks after she was found alive at a funeral home sues paramedics for $50 million
The family of a woman who was pronounced dead and later found breathing at a Detroit funeral home in August is suing for $50 million, according to a…
Continue Reading A poll worker was fired for telling voters to turn their ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirts inside out
A Tennessee poll worker was fired for asking voters to turn their shirts supporting Black Lives Matter inside out, violating his training as a…
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EPISD, SISD boards approve online learning extension through Nov. 6
UPDATE: Socorro Independent School District trustees on Tuesday evening approved an extension to remote learning for students through Nov. 6,…
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Texas Gov. Abbott rated best governor in nation by conservative economists
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been named “Best Governor In The Nation” in a new study conducted by Laffer Associates, a consulting…
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New Mexico governor imposes new restrictions after nearly 90% rise in virus hospitalizations
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A string of record-breaking Covid-19 daily case counts prompted New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday…
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Non-profit gives money to women in breast cancer treatment
Click here for updates on this story Billings, MT (KTVQ) — Women battling breast cancer are described as “resilient,” “inspirational,”…
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Nearly 2,000 Nigerian inmates escape after crowds attack prisons in country’s latest unrest
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian authorities say nearly 2,000 inmates have broken out of jail after crowds attacked two prisons in the latest unrest…
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StormTRACK Weather: El Paso sets record high; record temps through Thursday
Temperatures will continue to run well above average this week. El Paso is set to break records today through Thursday, with temperatures running…
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Justice Dept. to file lawsuit against Google in antitrust case, alleging abuse of search dominance
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in…
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Virus hospitalizations soar to 565 in El Paso; 3 new deaths announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. It brings the death…
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When should you get tested for Covid-19? El Paso infectious disease expert has the answer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Testing negative for Covid-19 too soon after exposure to someone infected might not mean you’re virus-free, according to…
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Community Champions: EPCC Philosophy Club recognized for philanthropic work
EL PASO, Texas — Face masks and philosophy. That might not seem like a combo that naturally fits. But for members of El Paso Community College’s…
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EPISD superintendent, former board president accused of fraud in California lawsuit
SAN DIEGO, California — The superintendent of El Paso’s largest school district and a former school board president have been sued in California…
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Jeffrey Toobin suspended from New Yorker, on leave from CNN, after exposing himself on Zoom call
NEW YORK, NY — Author-commentator Jeffrey Toobin has been sidelined by The New Yorker magazine and is stepping away from his job as CNN’s senior…
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Caught on video: Naked man stealing Biden campaign signs on the loose in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A naked man dubbed the “birthday suit sign bandit” was caught on camera stealing a Biden/Harris campaign sign from an…
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Cowboys get blown out by the Cardinals on MNF, 38-10
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kyler Murray accounted for three touchdowns in his first game back home as a pro, Ezekiel Elliott set up the first two Arizona…
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Court records suggest strip club spat led to Fort Bliss captain’s murder
EL PASO, Texas – New court documents obtained by ABC-7 show jealousy as a possible motive in the murder of a Fort Bliss Army captain who was rammed…
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1 out of every 3 El Pasoans in hospital has Covid-19; top doctor cites ‘uncontrollable’ spread
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza late Monday said the “uncontrollable” spread of Covid-19 in El Paso has led to a…
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El Paso among top 10 counties in Texas for 2020 Census response
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners were given some good news on Monday when they heard from the El Paso Census Action Team about the…
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‘I don’t even know how to write a check’: Candidate stays in El Paso race despite bad checks arrest
EL PASO, Texas— Shawn Nixon says he’s been framed. Nixon, a 21-year-old candidate running for El Paso City Council District 4, spoke to ABC-7 on…
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Doña Ana County’s 102 new cases helps fuel New Mexico’s virus surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Monday reported an additional 518 cases of the coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to…
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Viral Facebook post shows how a simple act of El Paso kindness can go a long way
EL PASO, Texas — During these challenging times Mara Huerta, an El Paso single mom of two, tries to show her young boys that despite what’s…
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More record highs expected
Temps will heat up the next several days keeping our record or near record highs going for several more days. Temps will be in the lower 90’s where…
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‘There’s hundreds of them’: UTV riders blamed for damaging Doña Ana mountains
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — It’s been half a year since northern Doña Ana County residents say they’ve had a good night’s sleep on the weekends.…
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Presidential debate commission adopts new rules to mute mics
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will have their microphones cut off in Thursday’s debate while their rival delivers…
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Argentina has surpassed 1 million virus cases, only the 5th country to do so
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases Monday, making it the second nation in Latin America to…
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Supreme Court sides with Dems, allows Pennsylvania to count mailed ballots received up to 3 days after election
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election, rejecting a…
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El Paso writer and illustrator team up to create children’s book that celebrates Borderland culture
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Pasoans have created a new children’s book to showcase the Borderland’s unique binational culture. !Muchas Gracias…
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Trump: U.S. to remove Sudan from terrorism blacklist, as it seeks further Arab recognition of Israel
CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump says Sudan will be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that would open the door…
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