Dow plunges over 900 points as U.S. virus cases surge
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks took a tumble Wednesday amid uncertainty over rising virus cases and with less than a week to go before the U.S. presidential…
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Outlaw Texas country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81
WACO, Texas — Outlaw country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs like “Honky Tonk Heroes,” “I Been to Georgia on a Fast…
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Miles Taylor, former Homeland Security chief of staff and outspoken Trump critic, says he wrote 2018 ‘Anonymous’ book
WASHINGTON (AP) – A former Trump administration official who penned a scathing anti-Trump op-ed and book under the pen name “Anonymous” is…
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President Macron announces new national lockdown in France, but says schools will stay open
PARIS, France (AP) – France has announced a full nationwide lockdown for the second time this year and German officials imposed a partial…
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See inside makeshift hospital set up at El Paso convention center
EL PASO, Texas — State emergency management officials offered an inside look Wednesday as a portion of the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts…
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1 dead, 1 hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty home furnace in Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas — One person was found dead and another taken to the hospital Wednesday morning as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning at a home in…
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Federal judge says Texas voters must wear masks while voting despite Gov. Abbott’s exemption
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas voters are now required to wear face masks when casting ballots during the pandemic, a federal district judge has ruled,…
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German officials agree to 4-week partial shutdown closing restaurants, bars, theaters, among other restrictions
BERLIN (AP) – France has announced a full nationwide lockdown for the second time this year and German officials imposed a partial four-week…
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‘All the numbers – they’re human beings’: El Paso doctor says health workers struggle amid virus surge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County set a new record for coronavirus hospitalizations Wednesday morning, increasing the workload for hospitals…
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StormTrack Weather: System exits, cold temps, and occasional breezes
The storm system that brought wintry weather to the borderland has left the region. This afternoon will be cool with a few stray showers around the…
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El Paso City Council raises fines for businesses not following health orders; rejects halt to dining-in
EL PASO, Texas — Contentious exchanges filled Tuesday evening’s marathon city council meeting, which lasted nearly nine hours. Some key decisions…
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El Paso sets new records with more than 900 virus hospitalizations, over 200 in ICU; 3 new deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County continues to break unwanted coronavirus records. The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new…
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‘Siamese cities’: El Paso & Juarez experience Covid-19 crisis together
EL PASO, Texas — A record surge in coronavirus cases is pushing hospitals to the brink in both the cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, confronting…
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Vanessa Guillen’s sister says ‘we still don’t know the truth’ about her death
HOUSTON, Texas — Months after the remains of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen were found in Texas, her family says there are still many things they…
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Dodgers win 1st World Series since ’88, beat Tampa Bay in Game 6
ARLINGTON, Texas — Mookie Betts streaked home with a go-ahead run and later homered for good measure as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their…
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El Paso deals with 2 major surges at the same time: Virus & voting
EL PASO, Texas — When El Pasoan Kevin Goode saw the latest news about the novel coronavirus over the weekend, he knew what he needed to do Monday:…
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Below freezing temperatures expected overnight
EL PASO, Texas– The borderland woke up to a winter wonderland as Monday nights winter storm pushed through the area bringing rain and snow showers…
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UTEP’S Cowing added to Biletnikoff watch list for college football’s top receiver
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing has been added to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, according to an announcement from the group…
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White House lists ending Covid-19 pandemic as an accomplishment despite cases spiking to record levels
The White House included ending the coronavirus pandemic on a list of the Trump administration’s science and technology accomplishments,…
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Ascarate Park added as new ‘mega’ virus testing site in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas – Ascarate Park has been added as a new “mega” Covid-19 testing site, the El Paso City-County Office of Emergency Management…
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Texas Supreme Court sides with governor on rule requiring just 1 ballot drop box per county
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to limit mail-in ballot drop box…
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Doña Ana County leads state in virus cases, sees 5th death in a week
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials said an additional 590 Covid-19 cases were reported Tuesday in New Mexico, with 163 of those new infections…
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‘Seinfeld’ cast members reunite to raise money for Texas Dems as part of stars coming together across the nation
AUSTIN, Texas —Stars from several fondly remembered television shows and movies have come together in recent weeks to not only offer…
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Drama at the zoo: Egg-napping male penguin couple steals the nest of a female penguin couple
Is this the plot of a soap opera involving penguins? No, it’s just another day at DierenPark Amersfoort, a zoo in the Netherlands. In their…
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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged: ‘Yes please!’
Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes. The couple took to Instagram on Tuesday with a picture of Stefani…
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UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…
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‘Protect Your Hearing Month’; audiologist shares tips for avoiding hearing loss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is national ‘Protect Your Hearing Month.’ The CDC reports that 5 in 10 young people listen to their music or audio…
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El Paso doctor warns human behavior in cold weather can increase spread of coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC reports it’s still unknown what effect weather and temperature can have on COVID-19. However, health experts say…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Record-setting cold air dives into The Borderland
It’s a record-setting day as cold air pours in the borderland. The wintryweather will continue as showers and snow move through the area. The…
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Transmountain Road closed in both directions due to snow, icy conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Transmountain Road was closed early Tuesday morning due to icy conditions, according to a tweet from the Texas Department of…
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