This is what friends are for
If there were ever a time to be reminded that we are all in this together, it would be now. It’s never been more important to look out for your…
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Coronavirus is threatening America’s blood supply and food banks. Here’s how you can help
The national blood supply is low, empty shelves signal foreboding at food banks and vulnerable communities are at risk. As coronavirus spreads across…
Continue Reading You don’t need to be a mathematician to enjoy these Pi Day food deals
If you like to save money, then you’ll love today — It’s Pi Day. Pi, or 3.14159265 and so on, is the ratio of the circumference of…
Continue Reading What it’s like on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus
In ordinary times, the University of Nebraska Medical Center — a sprawling campus situated in the middle of Omaha — is an ordinary…
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Hospitals may face difficulties during coronavirus pandemic, experts say
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads throughout the United States, some health experts are warning that hospitals are not prepared to manage the…
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Pentagon halts domestic travel for military due to coronavirus
The Pentagon announced Friday that members of the armed services, Defense Department civilian employees and their family members who are living on or…
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Fabens ISD extends closing until Apr. 6 due to coronavirus
FABENS, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District is extending its break for students like other districts in El Paso County are doing. The…
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U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
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A Nice Weekend
After more rain hit the area Thursday and Friday we now begin to dry out for the weekend. The El Paso Airport received .26″ since midnight Thursday…
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Technical trouble spoils Joe Biden’s first ‘virtual town hall’
Former Vice President Joe Biden’s first “virtual town hall” was a technical calamity as his campaign confronts the same challenges…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
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San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…
Continue Reading People living with HIV in Wuhan struggle to find medicine during coronavirus outbreak
It was 3 a.m. one January morning when Alex Zhang began an hours’ long cycle to a Wuhan hospital for emergency supplies of medicine to treat…
Continue Reading Trump now says he will ‘likely’ receive a coronavirus test
President Donald Trump said Friday he would “likely” receive a coronavirus test “fairly soon” even as he minimized the…
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Trump tuitea su apoyo al proyecto de ley de la Cámara de Representantes para luchar contra el coronavirus
(CNN) – El presidente Donald Trump tuiteó este viernes que apoya un amplio paquete de medidas de alivio contra el coronavirus, el cual les…
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Tornado destroys west Texas RV park, at least 3 injured
ORLA, Texas — An apparent tornado touched down Friday night near the small west Texas town of Orla, destroying a recreational vehicle park and…
Continue Reading Federal government ramps up work from home amid worker frustrations
The federal government is pushing to ramp up teleworking for its workers amid growing frustration from employees across a number of agencies who say…
Continue Reading Trump declares national emergency — and denies responsibility for coronavirus testing failures
President Donald Trump said Friday he was declaring a national emergency — “two very big words” — to free up $50 billion in…
Continue Reading Trump sends signed chart showing stock market gains to supporters after he declared coronavirus a national emergency
President Donald Trump on Friday sent a note to supporters that included a chart showing the Dow Jones Industrial Average dramatically rising roughly…
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Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
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Chinese diplomat promotes conspiracy theory that US military brought coronavirus to Wuhan
A prominent Chinese official has promoted a conspiracy theory that the United States military could have brought the novel coronavirus to China…
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‘Frozen 2’ to stream on Disney+ three months early. You’re welcome, parents
Parents, Disney+ gets it. Referencing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as a “challenging period,” Disney announced on Friday that…
Continue Reading Major cruise lines suspending operations at US ports for 30 days over coronavirus pandemic
More than 50 cruise lines are suspending operations to and from US ports for 30 days due to the “unprecedented situation” of the…
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U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear
PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
Continue Reading Anxiety over coronavirus testing reaches a new level as American life comes to a near-halt
As American life continued to slow to a near-halt on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials tried to alleviate concerns…
Continue Reading Confirman los primeros casos de coronavirus en Venezuela
(CNN) — El coronavirus llegó a Venezuela. Asà lo confirmó la vicepresidenta del paÃs, Delcy RodrÃguez, este viernes. Dos ciudadanos…
Continue Reading R. Kelly faces new charges in federal indictment in New York
The accusations keep growing against R. Kelly. An updated indictment adds five acts of racketeering and charges the singer and entertainer with four…
Continue Reading Las fragilidades del sistema sanitario venezolano en medio de la pandemia del coronavirus
(CNN Español)– Era un escenario previsible para Venezuela. La preocupación por el impacto de la llegada del coronavirus hace coincidir a expertos…
Continue Reading Panamá declara estado de emergencia nacional y anuncia medidas contra el coronavirus
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Panamá, Laurentino Cortizo, declaró este viernes el estado de emergencia nacional para enfrentar el…
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