January 2021

Pedestrian struck, seriously injured in far east El Paso

January 17, 2021 2:50 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured in far east El Paso early Sunday morning. It happened near the intersection…

Chris Cramer, veteran journalist and pioneering former CNN executive, dies aged 73

January 17, 2021 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

Chris Cramer, the passionate and forthright leader at the helm of CNN International for 11 years, has died, aged 73. He was an early champion of…

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LA County records more than 1 million coronavirus cases

January 17, 2021 1:08 AM CNN Newsource

Los Angeles has become the first US county to report more than 1 million coronavirus cases, according to state officials. Some 14,669 new cases were…

A goose became a family’s pet after being rescued as a baby

January 17, 2021 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

An orphaned goose named Lil’ Bob has no idea it’s a bird, says the Ohio man raising it. While driving in Mason last spring, Joe Songer…

Montana trooper rescues driver from car submerged in icy river

January 17, 2021 12:40 AM CNN Newsource

A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is being praised for his heroic actions after pulling a driver from her submerged vehicle in the icy Yellowstone…

How to modify popular yoga poses if you’re super inflexible

January 17, 2021 12:16 AM CNN Newsource

Contrary to popular belief, yoga isn’t just for the super flexible. However, trying to complete moves that are out of your comfort zone can be…

‘Armed protests’ warning puts officials on alert this weekend ahead of Biden inauguration

January 17, 2021 12:09 AM CNN Newsource

Law enforcement and state officials are on high alert for potentially violent protests in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, with some state capitols…

Massachusetts might soon have an official state dinosaur. A bunch of other states already do

January 16, 2021 11:07 PM CNN Newsource

We’ve all heard of state flowers and state birds, but Massachusetts is stepping it up by proposing a state dinosaur. There’s already a…

Test fire of NASA’s SLS moon rocket ends prematurely

January 16, 2021 9:22 PM CNN Newsource

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket ignited its four main engines Saturday on a test stand in Mississippi, but the engines shut down earlier than…

What to do if you miss the phone call from the City of El Paso to schedule your Covid-19 vaccine?

January 16, 2021 7:53 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas — What happens if you register for your Covid-19 vaccine but then miss the phone call to schedule your appointment? It’s a concern…

Trump has trashed America’s most important alliance. The rift with Europe could take decades to repair

January 16, 2021 7:44 PM CNN

The presidency of Donald Trump has left such a wretched stench in Europe that it’s hard to see how, even in four years, Joe Biden could…

New York man arrested for alleged participation in Capitol riot

January 16, 2021 7:37 PM CNN Newsource

Federal agents have arrested a 26-year-old New York resident for his alleged participation in the January 6 US Capitol riot in Washington, DC, a…

Doña Ana County sees triple-digit number of new virus cases, southern New Mexico has 5 more deaths

January 16, 2021 6:57 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,092 additional known Covid-19 cases and 36 additional deaths, increasing the…

North Texas pulls away down the stretch to complete sweep of UTEP, 74-65

January 16, 2021 6:34 PM KVIA ABC-7

DENTON, Texas – After a lackluster effort, UTEP came back the next day with a better performance. However North Texas used a late run to complete…

Police arrest man in D.C. who had fake inaugural credentials, loaded gun & over 500 rounds of ammo

January 16, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Capitol Police arrested a Virginia man as he attempted to pass through a police checkpoint in downtown D.C. with fake…

Communications director for Rep. Boebert resigns following Capitol siege

January 16, 2021 6:08 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s communications director has resigned in the wake of the Capitol insurrection earlier this month, according to…

ABC-7 First Alert: Wind, rain, colder air on the way

January 16, 2021 6:07 PM Andres Valle

El Paso, Texas — It’s been a beautiful weekend in the Borderland and the weather pattern will continue into Sunday and Monday. By Monday night the…

Aaron Jones punches in a TD as Packers defeat Rams 32-18 to head to NFC Championship game

January 16, 2021 5:53 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP and Burges High School standout running back Aaron Jones of El Paso helped Green Bay back to NFC title game on…

States look for more Covid-19 vaccine doses as the nation’s death toll nears 400,000

January 16, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

States are racing to get Covid-19 vaccine supplies and distribution in order as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday of…

Atlanta synagogue says it was the target of a cyber attack before MLK Shabbat service with Raphael Warnock

January 16, 2021 5:31 PM CNN Newsource

The president of an Atlanta synagogue says its website was the target of a cyberattack during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Shabbat service with…

The oldest living Marine, a North Carolina woman, has died at age 107

January 16, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

Dorothy “Dot” Cole was the oldest living US Marine veteran when she died on January 7. She was 107 years old. Cole, who was born in 1913…

US Postal Service removing mailboxes for security reasons ahead of inauguration

January 16, 2021 4:39 PM CNN Newsource

The US Postal Service has temporarily removed some mailboxes in several major cities across the country, a security measure ahead of next…

CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products. This year it was dominated by our bleak present

January 16, 2021 4:39 PM CNN Newsource

CES, the closely-watched annual consumer electronics show, often sets the tone for the tech trends of the year — but little did I realize how true…

California Rep. Lou Correa tests positive for Covid-19

January 16, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California said Saturday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss President-elect Joe Biden’s…

Crash in far east El Paso kills motorcyclist

January 16, 2021 4:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A deadly motorcycle crash occurred in far east El Paso Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Ralph…

Ivanka Trump y Jared Kushner enfrentan una nueva y fría realidad posterior a la insurrección

January 16, 2021 3:58 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Cuando Ivanka Trump y Jared Kushner compartieron su decisión de recoger y mudar su familia a Washington desde Nueva York hace cuatro…

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s science team

January 16, 2021 3:28 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday introduced key members of his White House science team, including his nominee for director of the Office of…

David Hasselhoff is auctioning off his personal KITT car from the iconic ‘Knight Rider’ series

January 16, 2021 3:14 PM CNN Newsource

David Hasselhoff is auctioning off his personal K.I.T.T. car, a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am styled after the iconic car used in his 1980s television…

Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding Muslim ban on first day

January 16, 2021 2:52 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…

Lizzie Borden house hits the market for $2 million

January 16, 2021 2:37 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re fascinated by unsolved 19th century murders and have $2 million burning a hole in your pocket, this could be the perfect opportunity…

Month: January 2021