Ken Jennings of ‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for insensitive tweets
Ken Jennings has offered an apology regarding “unartful and insensitive things” he’s tweeted. The past tweets resurfaced after it…
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A Black musician’s son was falsely accused of stealing a woman’s iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, December 31
This year has upended so much in modern life that even New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight will be different, downscaled or canceled due to…
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US sets daily Covid-19 death record for the second day in a row. Another 80,000 could die in next 3 weeks, new forecast says
As 2020 nears its end, the US reported a record death toll for the second day in a row, with more than 3,740 Covid-19 fatalities Wednesday. And the…
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15 new virus deaths in El Paso; hospitalizations below 400 for 1st time since mid-October
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths, and for the first time since mid October, Covid-19…
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Make a lazy New Year’s Day feast with these snacks and drinks
Maybe you got caught up in New Year’s Eve preparations, making sure you had enough bubbly to kick 2020 to the curb in spectacular fashion. Or…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for December 31: Coronavirus, transition, stimulus, Brexit, Yemen
New year, new pay: Starting January 1 (tomorrow!), 20 states will raise their minimum wage. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief said he will release bodycam footage today
Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting Wednesday evening, according to Chief Medaria Arradondo, who said officers were conducting a…
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Argentina autoriza el uso de emergencia de la vacuna de AstraZeneca contra el coronavirus
(CNN Español) — La Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y TecnologÃa Médica de Argentina (ANMAT) anunció este miércoles que…
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Young people are getting out the vote in Georgia — from thousands of miles away
From messaging potential voters on dating apps to helping pay for Uber rides to the polls, young people across the country are playing a role in the…
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Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK’s New Year Honours List
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton capped a remarkable year on and off the track after he was awarded a knighthood in the UK’s New Year’s…
Continue Reading Funcionaria de Rusia reconoce que número real de muertes por covid-19 es tres veces más que cifras oficiales
Moscú (CNN) –– Una declaración de una alta funcionaria de Rusia indica que la cifra real de muertes por covid-19 en el paÃs es más de tres…
Continue Reading Segundo cargamento de la vacuna de Pfizer-BioNTech contra el covid-19 llega este jueves a Chile
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Chile, Sebastián Piñera, indicó este miércoles que este jueves en la madrugada estará llegando al paÃs el…
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Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China investment agreement
In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of an investment…
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Car crashes into rock wall of west El Paso home
EL PASO, Texas — An out-of-control car crashed into the rock wall in front a west El Paso home near UTEP. It happened about 10 p.m. Wednesday in the…
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Neither human rights concerns nor US disapproval could stop the EU-China trade deal
In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal…
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Trump was briefed that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack US forces in Afghanistan
United States President Donald Trump received unconfirmed information earlier this month that China sought to pay non-state actors to attack American…
Continue Reading Fauci says US can return to normal by fall if it puts aside slow start and is diligent about vaccinations
If states are able to “diligently vaccinate” people against the coronavirus next year, the US could return to normal life by early fall,…
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NMSU basketball game against Santa Clara cancelled
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In this era of Covid-19 nothing is guaranteed, and the New Mexico State Aggies have gotten used to it. As a result of…
Continue Reading Secret Service adding former Biden agents to new presidential detail
The US Secret Service has been planning to bring back to the White House a group of agents that previously worked with President-elect Joe Biden when…
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ABC-7 exclusive: An inside look at efforts to stop human trafficking at illicit El Paso massage parlors
EL PASO, Texas — They are located in strip malls appearing like a legitimate storefront, but behind closed doors some El Paso massage parlors become…
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UTEP to open C-USA play at Southern Miss New Year’s Day
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners will ring in the new year by opening up Conference USA play at Southern Miss. The Miners (4-2, 0-0 C-USA) and Golden…
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Trump to return to Washington early ahead of Republican plan to disrupt certification of Biden’s win
President Donald Trump is expected to return to Washington earlier than anticipated ahead of a planned disruption by Republicans when Congress meets…
Continue Reading Pfizer y Moderna podrÃan obtener US$ 32.000 millones por la venta de vacunas contra el covid-19 (solo en 2021)
(CNN Business) — La autorización inminente a la vacuna de Pfizer contra el covid-19 en Estados Unidos es una ocasión trascendental para la…
Continue Reading Duque anuncia acuerdo con la farmacéutica Janssen para la adquisición de 9 millones de vacunas
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Colombia, Iván Duque, anunció este miércoles que el paÃs firmó un acuerdo con Janssen, división…
Continue Reading 23 trabajadores del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social en México tuvieron reacciones adversas a la vacuna
(CNN Español) — El coordinador de Atención Integral a la Salud en Primer Nivel del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Manuel Cervantes…
Continue Reading TSJ de Venezuela declara nula la extensión de la Asamblea Nacional
(CNN Español) — La Sala Constitucional del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela declaró este miércoles la nulidad absoluta y carencia de…
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East El Paso daycare owner is fed up about illegal dumping on her property, blames city recycling cuts
EL PASO, Texas — Blanca Gonzalez, the owner of Little Footsteps Daycare and Learning Center in east El Paso, is fed up with the increase of illegal…
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Beloved Las Cruces restaurant chain Burger Time closes after 48 delicious years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The clock has unfortunately struck midnight on Burger Time. The popular southern New Mexico restaurant chain has closed the…
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