Why we need a new WPA
During the period of greatest sustained unemployment in this nation’s past, the government stepped in to provide paid work that resulted in…
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Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…
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Broadway star Nick Cordero’s wife rallies support as he battles coronavirus
Amanda Kloots is doing her best to both keep people informed and raise her husband’s spirits as he battles the coronavirus. Kloots has been…
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To conquer his fear of heights, Marc Hauser jumped into the jet stream
Afraid of heights, Marc Hauser came up with his own “shock therapy” — skydiving. Dubbed the “Jet Stream Superman,”…
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Texas governor unveils $50M small business loan fund, says reopening economy will be ‘slow process’
AUSTIN, Texas — As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday…
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The single most damning sentence in the New York Times coronavirus exposé
There’s lots in the huge New York Times piece on President Donald Trump’s too-slow reaction to the coronavirus pandemic that is troubling…
Continue Reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jennifer Lopez reunite for dance party
It’s all love between Diddy and J-Lo. Sean “Diddy” Combs and his ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez showed off their friendship and their…
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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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Fact check: Trump campaign hits Biden for being soft on China with deceptive images and audio clips
A new ad from President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that attempts to portray former Vice President Joe Biden as being overly friendly…
Continue Reading Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor, in tribute to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday, in a tribute to front-line healthcare workers…
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John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks
John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…
Continue Reading John Krasinski and David Ortiz surprise nurses and respiratory therapists to say thanks
John Krasinski and Red Sox legend David Ortiz had some really good news for a group of health professionals from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center…
Continue Reading Ryan Reynolds reignites online feud with Hugh Jackman
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are at it again. It was Reynolds’ turn to troll Jackman after the “Wolverine” star posted a loving…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very windy to start the week
The ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect as another disturbance tracks across the region Monday.The winds will begin to increase mid-morning but…
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The government shouldn’t try to save all businesses during this crisis
The impact on the economy from the coronavirus will be substantial. And while the impulse to do something to help companies right now is both natural…
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‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…
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Amazon puts new food delivery customers on a waitlist
Soaring demand for online food delivery during the coronavirus pandemic has forced Amazon to create a waitlist for new shoppers. It’s part of a…
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Paraplegic racing driver Robert Wickens makes return to the track. From his basement
It was a moment that changed his life forever, but former racing driver Robert Wickens can hardly remember it. While competing in the NTT INDYCAR…
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OPEC+ reaches deal to cut oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day
Saudi Arabia and Russia have struck a deal with other major oil producing nations to slash production as they attempt to stabilize a market that has…
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Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…
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Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Or in the case of John Griffin, the tough get walking. There are 30 steps in his three-story house…
Continue Reading The best travel books for when you’re stuck at home
One of the best ways to use all those extra hours indoors is to settle down with a good book and dream of future adventures. “Travel…
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Why New York has been hit so hard by coronavirus
New York state reached a tragic milestone this week: It now has more Covid-19 patients than any country in the world, aside from the United States.…
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China’s PLA Navy is controlling coronavirus and aircraft carrier’s deployment proves it, report says
A Chinese naval flotilla headed into the Pacific over the weekend, evidence that the People’s Liberation Army Navy has done a much better job…
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El Pasoans not complying with stay-at-home order as county nears 300 cases
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials urged El Pasoans to stay home during the Easter weekend through a series of public safety alerts…
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Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late. Interviewed…
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Las Cruces artist brightens up dead tree stumps with metal art
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces artist Ron Saltzman wanted to put a smile on the faces of residents in the Tierra Verde neighborhood, near…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old geography fan stuck at home on his birthday filled a world map with the help of Twitter
Celebrating a birthday while quarantining at home due to a global health crisis doesn’t sound very exciting. But for 12-year-old Brandon Smith,…
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