HBCU’s see more support over the past year, local enrollment trends up
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS ) — Big moments in history shed a spotlight on…
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Stocks rise following solid jobs report
It looks like good economic news is actually being treated as good news on Wall Street. Stocks opened sharply higher following a solid February jobs…
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Car crash blamed for morning power outage in Socorro, San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 2,000 customers were without power in Socorro and San Elizario due to a Friday morning outage. El Paso…
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‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ mixes a serious message with its animated action
The latest Disney animated adventure can be seen two ways: “Raya and the Last Dragon” offers another bold female lead from an…
Continue Reading ‘Boss Level’ is just an ultra-violent ‘Groundhog Day’ that’s unexpectedly fun
At first, “Boss Level” seems as familiar and derivative as it is unnecessary — basically just an insanely-violent version of…
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Charlotte Bennett says she thought Gov. Cuomo was trying to sleep with her
Charlotte Bennett, the second woman to go public with sexual harassment allegations against Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says she thought…
Continue Reading ‘WandaVision’ caps off Marvel’s version of a love story in an emotional finale
If “The Mandalorian” is the “Star Wars” version of a western, “WandaVision” was, finally, Marvel’s take on…
Continue Reading The last hours of the relief bill tick down in the US Senate
In a matter of hours (big caveat on how many hours exactly), the Senate will vote to pass President Joe Biden’s first major legislative agenda…
Continue Reading Senate preparing for series of politically tough votes amid Covid relief push
The Senate is bracing for a series of politically tough amendment votes Friday that could stretch late into the night and into the early hours of…
Continue Reading House impeachment manager Eric Swalwell sues Trump and close allies over Capitol riot in second major insurrection lawsuit
Former House impeachment manager Eric Swalwell has sued former President Donald Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Republican Rep. Mo…
Continue Reading On a frozen Minnesota lake, political antagonisms melt away
I took a walk on a frozen lake recently, worried less about thin ice and more about defrosting people, but I’m happy to report I was wrong. In…
Continue Reading Alarming surge in anti-Asian hate crimes recorded in U.S., Canada since pandemic started
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — A grandfather shoved in San Francisco. A man slashed…
Continue Reading Why blood type A may increase COVID-19 risk
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may…
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El Paso infectious disease doctor offers tips to stay safe at youth sporting events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been nearly a month since independent, outdoor youth sports were allowed to return in El Paso. Some parents are…
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Britain’s Prince Philip moves hospital after heart procedure
Britain’s Prince Philip was transferred to the King Edward VII private hospital in London on Friday morning, following a…
Continue Reading Every investor wants an answer to this question
A wave of anxiety is sweeping through stock and bond markets as investors prepare to enter a new phase of the pandemic. What’s happening:…
Continue Reading Stores are closing. This discount chain plans to move in
A record number of stores are closing across America. One discount clothing chain thinks it can step in to fill some of those vacancies. Burlington…
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El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, 216 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 31 coronavirus-related deaths Friday morning. The latest deaths include 3…
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DEA suspends agent for standing outside the Capitol during the insurrection
A US Drug Enforcement Administration agent was suspended this week for his participation in the US Capitol riot, though he insists he never went…
Continue Reading Grocery stores’ pandemic boom is over
Last year, people were stockpiling food and essentials at stores and ordering a lot more groceries online. That was great news for America’s…
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Italy blocks AstraZeneca vaccines as fears grow over vaccine nationalism
Italy blocked the export of 250,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Australia yesterday, in a dramatic escalation of the dispute between the European Union…
Continue Reading READ: Rep. Eric Swalwell’s lawsuit against Trump, Trump Jr., Giuliani and Mo Brooks
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has sued former President Donald Trump, his son Donald Trump, Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Republican Rep. Mo Brooks in a…
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What CDC guidelines will likely say (and not say) to do if you’re vaccinated
As more patients and friends get fully vaccinated, Dr. William Schaffner’s phone has been ringing constantly, his email box flooded. The fully…
Continue Reading YouTube removes channels run by Myanmar’s military as violence escalates
YouTube has removed channels from broadcasters run by Myanmar’s military following a dramatic escalation of violence in the country. It’s…
Continue Reading Amid delays, small businesses desperately await PPP loans
Last year, Barbara Thigpen had a difficult choice to make: close her salon of 10 years, or dip into her son’s college fund. The salon had been…
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Trasladan al prÃncipe Felipe a otro hospital
(CNN) — El prÃncipe Felipe, duque de Edimburgo, fue trasladado al hospital privado Hospital Rey Eduardo VII este viernes por la mañana, luego de…
Continue Reading The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) —…
Continue Reading NY Attorney General Letitia James takes charge of Andrew Cuomo probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James was only a few months into her second term as New York City’s public advocate when, over a few hours…
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Liverpool slumps to fifth straight home defeat as Jurgen Klopp defends ‘rare’ Mohamed Salah substitution
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has vowed to be “as honest as possible” with his players after a 1-0 loss against Chelsea — his…
Continue Reading Covid-19 testing numbers dropped in the US — here’s why testing still matters
Covid-19 testing numbers are dropping in the US. And that’s bad news. Without testing, there’s no way to keep track of where the pandemic…
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