Texas Tech students offer ‘care van’ health screenings
AGUA DULCE, Texas – Texas Tech students spent their Saturday offering health screenings with the help of their “care van.” “In this community, one of…
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Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from Covid-19 complications at age 81 near Paris
PARIS (AP) — Kenzo Takada, the iconic French-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that…
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Record-breaking wildfires in California burn more than 4 million acres in a year
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres this year, a new record for the number of acres…
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Passer-by credited with saving life of teen in Las Cruces car crash
UPDATE: A speeding car that may have been racing triggered Sunday’s crash that left a teenage passenger severely injured, while two other teens…
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El Paso sees largest spike in virus cases since July with 358 new infections
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County on Sunday saw its largest spike in coronavirus cases since the start of July, with 358 new infections and five…
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Sunday Moment: Heartwarming video shows dad playing guitar for newborn son in NICU
EL PASO, Texas– One El Paso dad brought his love for music to his newborn son in the NICU center to bond with him and to provide him with a little…
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Trump could be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday as condition continues to improve
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s team of doctors says he is doing well after his COVID-19 diagnosis and could be discharged as early…
Continue Reading Doctor says Trump treated with steroid after second ‘transient’ drop in oxygen levels
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The president’s physician says President Donald Trump was treated with a steroid after a drop in oxygen levels on Saturday.…
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StormTrack Weather: Quiet weather pattern expected the next several days
EL PASO, Texas– Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s Sunday afternoon. Sunny skies and dry conditions are expected. The rest of this upcoming…
Continue Reading White House doctor: Trump ‘not yet out of the woods’ but ‘cautiously optimistic’ as he remains off oxygen at hospital
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s main doctor says in a health update that the medical team treating the president is “cautiously…
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Texas reports 3,346 new virus cases but 7,006 total increase due to delayed positives
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Saturday reported 3,346 newly reported coronavirus cases and 3,660 previous cases that had been…
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Albuquerque tries to save spirit of annual balloon fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Fall in Albuquerque just isn’t fall without the annual international hot air balloon fiesta, with its massive morning…
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New Mexico activists hold rally on ‘Vanessa Guillen Act’
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico activists held a rally to support a proposal that would change how active duty service members…
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Top aides ask feds to investigate Texas Attorney General for multiple crimes including bribery
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of top aides for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking federal law enforcement to investigate their boss,…
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TCU stuns No. 9 Texas with 33-31 upset win
AUSTIN, Texas — TCU quarterback Max Duggan ran for the go-ahead score with 4 minutes left and the Horned Frogs’ defense made it stand with a…
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Trump releases new hospital video, says he’s feeling better and ‘I think I’ll be back soon’
pic.twitter.com/gvIPuYtTZG— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has released a new…
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Doña Ana County woman in her 70s among 3 more virus deaths in state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Saturday reported 298 additional Covid-19 cases and three more virus deaths, including a…
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie checks into hospital with ‘mild symptoms’ of Covid-19
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tweeted that he’s checked himself into a hospital, hours after confirming he…
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WATCH: Borderland Trump supporters deck out their cars for the ‘MAGA Drag’
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland supporters of President Trump decked out their cars in flags and banners Saturday and hit the highway as part of a…
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Records credit dead woman with donating $2,800 to Herrell’s congressional campaign
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Republican candidate in a closely watched U.S. House race in southern New Mexico has amended a campaign finance report…
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Caught on camera: El Paso police seek help catching 7-Eleven bandit
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a northeast El Paso convenience…
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Border Patrol arrests Phoenix man in connection with agent-involved shooting outside of Lordsburg
UPDATE: LORDSBURG, New Mexico – Border Patrol agents arrested a 28-year-old Phoenix man in connection with a human smuggling incident and…
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CDC said sealing off Mexican border wouldn’t slow virus, but officials say VP Pence ordered it anyway
WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence in March directed the nation’s top disease control agency to use its emergency powers to effectively…
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‘El Chuco Scavenger Hunt’ keeps El Pasoans active while promoting local businesses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Annie Perez is hoping to bring fun and excitement to El Paso families during this pandemic with her ‘Chuco Scavenger Hunt.’ Perez is…
Continue Reading President Trump was administered supplemental oxygen at the White House on Friday before going to hospital
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A person familiar with President Donald Trump’s medical condition says the president had been administered supplemental…
Continue Reading White House doctor: Trump began exhibiting ‘clinical indications’ of Covid-19 on Thursday afternoon, earlier than known
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — White House doctors said President Donald Trump began exhibiting “clinical indications” of COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon,…
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Woman’s body found in south-central El Paso canal near border
EL PASO, Texas – A woman’s body was pulled from a canal along the Cesar Chavez Border Highway near Yarbrough on Saturday morning, the El Paso Fire…
Continue Reading Senate cancels legislative work until Oct. 19 after positive tests among lawmakers raise fear of virus outbreak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have canceled legislative work until Oct. 19 as the coronavirus sweeps through their ranks and lawmakers…
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Chiefs-Patriots game postponed after New England player tests positive
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — The NFL postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after positive…
Continue Reading Some of Trump’s vital signs in last day were ‘very concerning,’ improving since he arrived at hospital
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A person familiar with President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 illness says some of his vital signs over the past 24 hours were…
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