Mask policies across the US are rapidly changing. Here’s what worries experts about that
In the past week, America took two big steps closer to a semblance of the normalcy we’ve longed for. On Monday, the Food and Drug…
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Roller coaster stalls out mid-ride, stranding passengers 20 feet in the air
A spinning, flipping roller coaster at a Phoenix, Arizona, amusement park became stuck mid-ride on Saturday night, stranding nearly two dozen…
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4-year-old boy found on Dallas street, police say he was ‘murdered in a violent act’
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the grisly killing of a 4-year-old boy who was found on a street this weekend. “A child…
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Colonial Pipeline attack: A ‘wake up call’ about the threat of ransomware
A relatively unsophisticated ransomware attack that caused a days-long shutdown of America’s largest fuel pipeline last week — resulting in…
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Critical infrastructure really is critical. The US must act now
What do businesses need to operate? Electricity, water and gasoline are near the top of the list, and recent infrastructure failings suggest the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus Outbreak Timeline Fast Facts
Here’s some information about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus,…
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What the new CDC mask guidelines mean for your mental health
No more masks? As the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced fully vaccinated people can stop masking or physical distancing, except…
Continue Reading How to talk to our kids about traumatic events, according to a 9/11 responder
Isaac Rothbart’s twins had always known their daddy doesn’t like fireworks. But he’d never told his kids why. Then, while…
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Tiger missing in Houston turned in to authorities, police say
The nine-month old Bengal tiger that has been missing for days in Houston was found Saturday and was transferred to the appropriate authorities,…
Continue Reading A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week. Here’s how the search unfolded and who police say the owners are
Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday. A tiger. He grabbed his phone, snapped a few…
Continue Reading Temperature checks are gone from some theme parks and elsewhere. Health experts say that’s just fine
Just before the CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated people became the country’s hot Covid-19 topic, a different feature of the…
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Ordenan cárcel para policÃa que presuntamente habrÃa ocasionado la muerte de un joven durante las protestas en Cali
(CNN Español) — La FiscalÃa de Colombia informó este sábado mediante un comunicado que presentaron ante un juez de garantÃas en Cali a Luis…
Continue Reading There’s a database whose mission is to stop problematic police officers from hopping between departments. But many agencies don’t know it exists
When a police officer leaves their department because of misconduct, there’s no easy public way for people to know if they’re rehired…
Continue Reading Tiger missing in Houston turned to authorities, police say
The nine-month old Bengal tiger that has been missing for days in Houston was found Saturday and was transferred to the appropriate authorities,…
Continue Reading Israeli strikes hit home in Gaza refugee camp, media offices as conflict intensifies
Israel bombed a house in Gaza where a family had gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan and an office housing international media as a new flurry…
Continue Reading Arizona mother charged with murder after her two children are found dead in Tempe
The mother of two children who were found dead in a Tempe, Arizona, apartment has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their…
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Wedding proposal highlights Chihuahuas 2-0 win over Isotopes
EL PASO, Texas – Love was in the air Saturday night at Southwest University Park. And fortunately for the Chihuahuas and a pair of fans, the night…
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UIL Baseball Area round scores and results
EL PASO, Texas – Saturday marked the final day of the Area Playoff round for UIL Texas State baseball. In El Paso, both Clint and Tornillo see their…
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Locomotive FC’s Logan Ketterer shines in MLS Debut with Portland Timbers
SAN JOSE, California – El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Logan Ketterer is technically on loan with the Portland Timbers. But after his dazzling…
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Former aide to Rep. Doug Lamborn alleges ‘reckless and dangerous’ approach to Covid-19 in office
A former aide for GOP Rep. Doug Lamborn is alleging in a lawsuit filed Thursday he was fired for being outspoken against the Colorado congressman for…
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NMSU holds 1st in-person commencement ceremonies in 2 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — About 850 students walked across the coveted New Mexico State University stage Saturday and in the same token etched their…
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Tiger missing in Houston found by police, taken to animal shelter
HOUSTON, Texas — A Bengal tiger that has been missing in the Houston area has been located, officials said Saturday evening. The tiger is secure at…
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No injures, but shed destroyed in smoky Upper Valley brush fire
EL PASO, Texas — A fast-moving brush fire in El Paso’s Upper Valley on Saturday afternoon generated lots of visible smoke and destroyed a shed, but…
Continue Reading Brooklyn Center City Council approves sweeping police reforms in the wake of Daunte Wright’s death
The Brooklyn Center City Council voted 4-1 Saturday afternoon to dramatically reduce the power of its police department in a sweeping new measure.…
Continue Reading Investigan a la PolicÃa de Colombia por caso de adolescente que se suicidó un dÃa después de ser retenida
(CNN Español) — En Colombia, la ProcuradurÃa General de la Nación abrió este viernes indagación preliminar contra integrantes de la PolicÃa…
Continue Reading Houston police still don’t know where a missing tiger is. Here’s what we do know
It’s a wild story about a wild animal, but you won’t find this tiger tale on Netflix. A Bengal tiger last seen in a west Houston…
Continue Reading Former Uber driver earns bachelor’s degree after a passenger paid off her debt
A single mother who used to drive for Uber has a bachelor’s degree now thanks to a passenger from three years ago. It’s a big milestone…
Continue Reading South Carolina sheriff announces changes to bond hearings following the death of a mentally ill Black man in custody
Following the release of footage showing the death of a Black man as deputies forcibly removed him from his cell, a South Carolina sheriff announced…
Continue Reading Arizona mother detained after two children found dead in Tempe
The mother of two children who were found dead in a Tempe, Arizona, apartment has been detained, police said Saturday. Police found a 9-year-old girl…
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Over 3,500 lost power in northeast El Paso on hot evening
EL PASO, Texas — A northeast El Paso power outage left thousands without electrical service for a portion of the hot Saturday evening. The El Paso…
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