El Paso County Commissioners discuss virus testing capacity
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the county’s coronavirus testing capacity. Chief Jorge Rodriguez of…
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Business groups and labor unions demand more clarity after UK eases lockdown rules
Groups representing UK business and workers have blasted the government’s plans to ease coronavirus lockdown rules, complaining that crucial…
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Actors and activists bring ‘Oedipus’ to Zoom in healing performance
Some of Hollywood’s most respected actors performed “Oedipus Rex” for a global audience of thousands Thursday night — on…
Continue Reading John Krasinski and ‘The Office’ costars recreated that wedding dance for a virtual ceremony
John Krasinski is clearly a hopeless romantic. As proof of that the actor/director hosted a very special wedding on episode seven of his online show…
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Earliest evidence for modern humans, and their handmade pendants, found in Bulgarian cave
Teeth, bones, ornaments and stone tools from the Bacho Kiro cave in current-day Bulgaria have revealed that the first modern humans were settled in…
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Here’s how El Paso will spend $119 million in federal virus funds
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Tuesday approved a plan for how to use money received from the federal government for the coronavirus…
Continue Reading One workplace where social distancing is impossible? The West Wing
If there is one workplace in the world where social distancing is impossible, it’s the West Wing of the White House. Walk through the front…
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Predicted Covid-19 US death toll keeps rising with states reopening and more people moving around
A leading model has increased its US coronavirus death toll projection again as governors continue lifting measures toward a reopening. The model…
Continue Reading Nick Blixky, an up and coming rapper, killed at 21
A rapper set to drop his first mix tape in less than month was shot and killed Sunday in Brooklyn, police told CNN. Nick Blixky, 21, was was found…
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Renewed outbreaks in South Korea, Germany and China show continued risk as more countries seek to reopen
“It’s not over until it’s over.” That was South Korean President Moon Jae-in, speaking Sunday after a new cluster of…
Continue Reading Georgia attorney general requests DOJ investigation into the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia’s attorney general has requested that the US Department of Justice conduct an investigation into the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery…
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Georgia attorney general requests DOJ investigation into the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case
Georgia’s attorney general has requested that the US Department of Justice conduct an investigation into the handling of the Ahmaud Arbery…
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White House Covid cases contradict Trump’s message on opening
The White House Covid-19 outbreak is undermining President Donald Trump’s narrative that it’s safe to open up the country and that…
Continue Reading Soul singer Betty Wright has died
Soul singer Betty Wright has died from cancer, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright’s family confirmed the death to…
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Editorial Roundup: Safety shouldn’t be optional as Texas reopens
Austin American-Statesman. May 10, 2020. Safety shouldn’t be optional as Texas reopens Let’s drop the pretense that “data and doctors” are…
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Funeral services held for Guillermo ‘Memo’ Garcia, 23rd victim of the Aug. 3 Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 23rd victim of the Aug. 3 Walmart shooting was laid to rest Monday night. Guillermo ‘Memo’ Garcia died in April, nearly…
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Sen. Ted Cruz writing book on U.S. Supreme Court cases
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is working on a book, to be published in October, about the U.S. Supreme Court. Regnery Publishing…
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Ice cream shop closes one day after reopening because customers didn’t follow social distancing rules
Nearly all states partially reopened last week and businesses across the country are preparing to welcome customers back. But because of the…
Continue Reading A 15-year-old is dropping off puzzles and handwritten notes at nursing homes to cheer up residents
Hita Gupta was heartbroken upon learning her regular visits to nursing homes were put on hold because of coronavirus. “They told me that I…
Continue Reading These baby animals were born during the coronavirus pandemic
What does a porqupette in Florida, a baby sea turtle in the Maldives and a bald eaglet from Catalina Island have in common? These animals were all…
Continue Reading Kevin Hart and wife Eniko share gender reveal for baby No. 2
Kevin and Eniko Hart are expecting their second child and the gender was a surprise for one of them. The couple shared their happy news Sunday, which…
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StormTRACK Weather: Rain chances hang around for the start of the week
We will see a slight chance for thunderstorms this afternoon, but primarily for areas east. Measurable rain will range between 0.5 and .10 inches.…
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A tale of two Bristols: How two states’ reopening plans have one town caught in the middle
In the town of Bristol that straddles the Virginia-Tennessee line, Joe Deel can see people dining in restaurants 50 yards away in Tennessee. But he…
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Those without virus symptoms may now get tested at 4 new mobile sites in El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino told City Council on Monday morning that people who are asymptomatic – meaning they show no signs of any…
Continue Reading Diplo confirms he has a son with model Jevon King, in emotional Mother’s Day message
Diplo has confirmed he has a baby boy with pageant queen and model Jevon King. The 41-year-old DJ and record producer shared the news on US…
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Business groups and labor unions demand clarity after UK eases lockdown rules
Groups representing UK business and workers have blasted the government’s plans to ease coronavirus lockdown rules, complaining that crucial…
Continue Reading Bono celebrates 60th birthday by sharing playlist of 60 songs that saved his life
Millions of fans turned their attention to Bono on Sunday as they helped wish him a happy 60th birthday, but the U2 frontman took the day to thank…
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Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic
Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the veterinarian. Would…
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5 things to know for May 11: Reopening, White House, S. Dakota, election, Arbery case
Are you reading more during coronavirus isolation? If so, why not tackle one of these epic classics? Now you can finally say “Yeah, I read…
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