October 2021

Wind Advisory for El Paso/Las Cruces, High Wind Warning for Van Horn

October 26, 2021 10:07 AM National Weather Service

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 539 AM MDT Tue Oct 26 2021 NMZ403>417-TXZ418>424-270100- /O.CON.KEPZ.WI.Y.0027.211026T1600Z-211027T0100Z/ Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley- Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel- Uplands of the Bootheel-Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin- Eastern Black Range Foothills-Sierra County Lakes- Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley- Central

Mutual aid groups ponder future of community-based help

October 26, 2021 10:06 AM Associated Press

By EDEN STIFFMAN of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy As the pandemic upended lives and livelihoods, people around the country came together to help ensure their communities had food, money for rent, childcare assistance, and other basic needs. Many groups organized under the banner of mutual aid, a practice with deep historical roots

Mutual aid groups ponder future of community-based help

October 26, 2021 10:06 AM Associated Press

By EDEN STIFFMAN of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Chronicle of Philanthropy As the pandemic upended lives and livelihoods, people around the country came together to help ensure their communities had food, money for rent, childcare assistance, and other basic needs. Many groups organized under the banner of mutual aid, a practice with deep historical roots

France’s Le Pen visits Hungary in bid for nationalist allies

October 26, 2021 10:05 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has held talks with populist Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban in Budapest. At a news conference following Tuesday’s meeting, Le Pen lambasted what she said was emerging “ideological hegemony” in the European Union. She urged deeper cooperation among nationalist political

Cambodia announces phased reopening to vaccinated tourists

October 26, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia plans to reopen in stages to fully vaccinated foreign tourists starting from the end of November. The Tourism Ministry says visitors who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus could skip quarantine if they stay at least five days in designated areas. The first areas to open will be Sihanoukville

Cambodia announces phased reopening to vaccinated tourists

October 26, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia plans to reopen in stages to fully vaccinated foreign tourists starting from the end of November. The Tourism Ministry says visitors who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus could skip quarantine if they stay at least five days in designated areas. The first areas to open will be Sihanoukville

What to know for the World Series matchup between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves

October 26, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, CNN Major League Baseball’s next champion will soon be crowned as the Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven World Series starting Tuesday night. The Astros most recently won the World Series in 2017 and have been one of the most dominant — and controversial — teams of the

Suspect killed and off-duty reserve police officer wounded in Atlanta shooting, authorities say

October 26, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Lemos, CNN An exchange of gunfire that left one man dead and an off-duty reserve police officer injured is under investigation, authorities in Georgia said. The off-duty Molena Police Department reserve police officer was working for a parking enforcement company in downtown Atlanta on Monday evening when a man approached his vehicle and

Former MLB manager Valentine runs for mayor in hometown

October 26, 2021 10:02 AM Associated Press

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine is in a competitive race for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. It’s the 71-year-old’s first run for political office. He’s running as an unaffiliated candidate against 35-year-old Harvard-educated state Rep. Caroline Simmons, who upset the

Former MLB manager Valentine runs for mayor in hometown

October 26, 2021 10:02 AM Associated Press

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine is in a competitive race for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. It’s the 71-year-old’s first run for political office. He’s running as an unaffiliated candidate against 35-year-old Harvard-educated state Rep. Caroline Simmons, who upset the

Former MLB manager Valentine runs for mayor in hometown

October 26, 2021 10:02 AM Associated Press

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former Major League Baseball manager and player Bobby Valentine is in a competitive race for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. It’s the 71-year-old’s first run for political office. He’s running as an unaffiliated candidate against 35-year-old Harvard-educated state Rep. Caroline Simmons, who upset the

Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems

October 26, 2021 10:01 AM Associated Press

By KRISTIN M. HALL and JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press America’s armed services will have to keep better track of their guns and explosives under changes Congress is set to require. It’s one response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes. Under the proposals, the Department

Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems

October 26, 2021 10:01 AM Associated Press

By KRISTIN M. HALL and JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press America’s armed services will have to keep better track of their guns and explosives under changes Congress is set to require. It’s one response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes. Under the proposals, the Department

Illinois police officer is shot and killed near St. Louis

October 26, 2021 10:01 AM Associated Press

PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer was shot to death by a man at a gas station in an Illinois suburb of St. Louis. Trooper Jayme Bufford with Illinois State Police says 36-year-old Pontoon Beach Officer Tyler Timmins died after being taken to a hospital. He was shot around 8 a.m.

Stadium planned for Kansas City’s women’s pro soccer team

October 26, 2021 10:00 AM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The owners of Kansas City’s professional women’s soccer team plan to build a $70 million stadium for the team. Owners of Kansas City NWSL announced Tuesday the 11,000-seat stadium is expected to open in 2024 at a site along the Missouri River near the downtown. The stadium will be the

Bueckers, Boston, Clark headline AP preseason All-Americans

October 26, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Associated Press preseason women’s All-America team is out and Paige Bueckers of UConn is a unanimous choice. She was joined by fellow sophomore Caitlin Clark of Iowa; junior Aliyah Boston of South Carolina; and two seniors, NaLyssa Smith of Baylor and Rhyne Howard of Kentucky. Boston and Howard

Bueckers, Boston, Clark headline AP preseason All-Americans

October 26, 2021 9:59 AM Associated Press

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Associated Press preseason women’s All-America team is out and Paige Bueckers of UConn is a unanimous choice. She was joined by fellow sophomore Caitlin Clark of Iowa; junior Aliyah Boston of South Carolina; and two seniors, NaLyssa Smith of Baylor and Rhyne Howard of Kentucky. Boston and Howard

At least five former Trump White House staffers are talking to the House January 6 committee

October 26, 2021 9:58 AM CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN At least five former Trump administration staffers have voluntarily spoken with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, CNN has learned. Those discussions come as lawyers working for the committee have also reached out to a range of other Trump aides to inquire whether they

In divided vote, 2nd city in Ohio enacts ban on abortion

October 26, 2021 9:56 AM Associated Press

MASON, Ohio (AP) — A second Ohio city has voted to criminalize abortion within its limits. The city council in Mason voted 4-3 on the ordinance Tuesday. It’s a community of about 30,000 northeast of Cincinnati. The largely symbolic move was decried by abortion rights backers as unconstitutional and cheered by abortion opponents. Mason has

White House details Biden’s schedule for second major foreign trip

October 26, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House on Tuesday detailed President Joe Biden’s schedule for his second major foreign trip, in which he will attend a series of key meetings and summits with world leaders in Europe. The President departs Washington on Thursday and will head to Rome for the Group of 20 Summit. His

Hannah Gadsby fans are not happy with Dave Chappelle for saying she’s not funny

October 26, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN While addressing criticism about his latest standup special, Dave Chappelle apparently stirred up some more controversy. In videos from a gig in Nashville on Sunday posted to his verfied Instagram account, Chappelle responded to backlash he received for jokes he made about transgender people during his Netflix special “The Closer.”

Estonia plans new restrictions to avoid lockdown like Latvia

October 26, 2021 9:51 AM Associated Press

By JARI TANNER Associated Press HELSINKI (AP) — Estonia’s health minister says the Baltic country is considering new coronavirus restrictions on top of the ones that took effect Monday but is seeking to avoid a general lockdown like the one imposed by neighboring Latvia. The Estonian government will discuss additional restrictions, particularly ones aimed at

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash granted Polish citizenship

October 26, 2021 9:50 AM Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has received Polish citizenship and is available to play for the national team starting with its World Cup qualifying matches in November. The 24-year-old right back was born in England but is eligible to play for Poland through his grandfather. His mother was born in Poland.

Pakistan’s PM approves appointment of new spy chief

October 26, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A government statement says Pakistan’s prime minister has approved the appointment of the country’s new spy chief ending speculation about his differences with the military. The appointment of the new head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence agency is likely to defuse weekslong tension between Imran Khan and army chief Gen. Qamar Javed

‘Schitt’s Creek’ coffee table book is everything you’d hoped for

October 26, 2021 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN The “Schitt’s Creek” coffee table book is about as good as the show. Series creators and stars Dan Levy and Eugene Levy have a new tie-in book about series that goes behind the scenes, breaking down everything from scripts to David Rose’s sweater choices. It also includes six pages of every

Biden’s vaccine mandate will further disrupt supply chains, Raytheon CEO says

October 26, 2021 9:39 AM CNN

CNN By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors will further disrupt already stressed-out supply chains, Raytheon Technologies warned Tuesday. Raytheon, a conglomerate that makes jet engines, missiles and drones, joins a growing list of business groups expressing concern about the December 8 deadline for employees of federal contractors

Biden’s vaccine mandate will further disrupt supply chains, Raytheon CEO says

October 26, 2021 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors will further disrupt already stressed-out supply chains, Raytheon Technologies warned Tuesday. Raytheon, a conglomerate that makes jet engines, missiles and drones, joins a growing list of business groups expressing concern about the December 8 deadline for employees of federal contractors to

Wife accused of dismembering man’s body, collecting benefits

October 26, 2021 9:32 AM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 69-year-old Las Vegas woman is accused of defrauding the Social Security Administration of over $120,000 after she allegedly dismembered her dead husband’s body and threw his remains in the trash. A criminal complaint alleges Nancy Shedleski continued to deposit her husband’s retirement benefits after his 2015 death. The complaint says

Some US callers must now use 10-digit dialing as FCC sets up 988 crisis hotline

October 26, 2021 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Callers in parts of 35 states and one US territory now have to dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, as the US prepares to implement 988 as the three-digit number to quickly reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. There are 82 area codes throughout these states and Guam

Grammys CEO on a mission to regain music community’s trust

October 26, 2021 9:30 AM Associated Press

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Harvey Mason jr. knew there would be an uphill climb after taking over as the Recording Academy’s CEO. He has received heavy criticism about the academy’s past lack of diversity and ineffective award voting process. Those critical responses have fueled Mason’s mission to regain

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