What protesters say is fueling their anger
As protesters gather in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Charlotte and other cities across the US, frustration continues to grow over the death of George Floyd.…
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StormTRACK Weather: Near seasonal average temperatures this weekend
El Paso, Texas- The Borderland will see a warm and breezy day across many areas. Southeast winds from 10-20 MPH, gusts will be strongest on the west…
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How Karen became a meme, and what real-life Karens think about it
Karen Sun is a far cry from the “Karen” meme that has spread widely over social media in recent years. Aside from a shared first name,…
Continue Reading ‘ABCs of Covid-19’ from CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ is postponed a week
The second town hall from CNN and “Sesame Street” planned for Saturday morning has been delayed until next week. The event, focusing on…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 30
Anger and pain are stronger than fear. Protests erupted overnight in at least 20 American cities, with large crowds demonstrating against police…
Continue Reading For his 100th birthday, a WWII veteran is walking 100 miles to raise money for coronavirus relief
A World War II veteran from Minnesota is celebrating his 100th birthday with an act of kindness that will help feed thousands of people in his…
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Pangolins may have incubated the novel coronavirus, gene study shows
A deep dive into the genetics of the novel coronavirus shows it seems to have spent some time infecting both bats and pangolins before it jumped into…
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They’re weaving their culture into the fabrics of their face masks
While wearing a mask can feel like a sacrifice for some, others consider the act as more of a privilege. Diverse ethnic groups, many which have been…
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Investigators summoned to scene of large iron works warehouse fire in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The cause of a large fire early Saturday morning at what was described as an outdoor warehouse in east El Paso was under…
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Daredevil biker Fabio Wibmer swaps mountains for washing machine stunts
Most people might look at a washing machine and think it’s only got one use. For Fabio Wibmer though, once he’s finished washing his…
Continue Reading How Vietnam managed to keep its coronavirus death toll at zero
When the world looked to Asia for successful examples in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak, much attention and plaudits were paid to South…
Continue Reading Football’s restart is a battle of ‘money vs. health,’ says former Premier League club doctor
The world’s richest football league will return to our screens on June 17. Following weeks of negotiations with clubs, players and the UK…
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El Paso funeral homes working with hospitals to clear morgue space amid pandemic, rising deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals may be starting to feel the impact of the death toll related to Covid-19 in the form of space in their morgues.…
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Playdates and the pandemic: Can kids safely meet up?
Most days, Shannon Miller’s two sons, ages 7 and 4, play outside on their cul-de-sac in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. But as the hours pass, more…
Continue Reading Unrest mounts across multiple US cities over the death of George Floyd
Pain and anger over the death of George Floyd spilled over into multiple cities across the country hours after the former Minneapolis officer seen in…
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El Paso institution Chico’s Tacos reopens to crowds looking to get their food fix
EL PASO, Texas — Fans of rolled tacos submerged in spicy sauce and smothered with shredded cheese, rejoice. El Paso food institution Chico’s Tacos…
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Man dead after gunshots fired into crowd of Detroit protesters
DETROIT, Michigan — A man was gunned down in downtown Detroit after someone in an SUV fired gunshots into a crowd of hundreds of people protesting…
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Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis at President Trump’s order
WASHINGTON, DC — As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several…
Continue Reading Inseparable twin sisters start nursing career together at same hospital during pandemic
When Lauren and Lacie Brown graduated from nursing school, neither of them thought they’d be walking right into the front lines of a pandemic.…
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Mask confusion: Dona Ana County requires face masks, Las Cruces mayor opposed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County Commissioners voted recently to make it mandatory for anyone out in public to wear a mask. This was much to…
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Bars finally re-open across the Sun City at limited occupancy
EL PASO, Texas — With phase two of opening up Texas in affect across the state, El Paso was finally allowed to re-open bars. Since the coronavirus…
Continue Reading A guide to how you can support marginalized communities
The pain felt by black communities after three recent tragedies is all too familiar. Each time these incidents happen, many of us are left wondering…
Continue Reading One in 10 Covid-19 patients with diabetes die within a week, study finds
One in 10 coronavirus patients with diabetes died within the first seven days of hospitalization, and one in five needed a ventilator to breathe,…
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Father deployed overseas calls on Las Cruces community for daughter’s birthday parade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Corporal Nicholas Herrera is a member of the New Mexico National Guard and for the last several months, he’s been away from…
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‘Completely different’: How the immigration crisis has changed a year after peak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso was the epicenter of the immigration crisis one year ago. Thousands of migrants and asylum seekers were crossing…
Continue Reading Person who attended Lake of the Ozarks Memorial Day gathering tests positive for coronavirus
A person who partied in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, area on Memorial Day weekend has tested positive for coronavirus — and was possibly…
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Minnesota protests over George Floyd’s death for 4th straight day and night
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The death of George Floyd, a black man who was seen pinned down in a video by a white police officer and later died, caused…
Continue Reading Trump decision to leave WHO endangers global health, medical groups say
Groups representing infectious disease doctors, pediatricians and general physicians all protested President Donald Trump’s decision to…
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Protests, some fiery, spread across U.S. in wake of Floyd death
ATLANTA, Georgia — Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of…
Continue Reading A look at why ex-police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder
Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes and prosecutors want to hold the fired Minneapolis police officer…
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