Homeland Security funds revamped terrorism prevention grants after past criticism
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday a new round of terrorism prevention grant funding, which will focus in part on preventing…
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A rare March Wednesday
We experienced wind, rain, mountain snow, clouds and sun and even some ice pellets in Las Cruces. What little moisture is left will exit tonight.…
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US will see 27 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine this week, White House says
A total of 27 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will be distributed across the United States this week, the White House said Wednesday. So far about a…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities receives much-needed donation
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Omaha was…
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México, entre los países con menos restricciones para viajar en la era del covid-19; Uruguay, entre los más restrictivos
(CNN Español) — Frente al récord de casos de coronavirus tras la temporada de vacaciones de fin de año, varios países han anunciado nuevas…
Continue Reading Amartizar o amartizaje: este es el término para describir el momento en el que el Perseverance llegue a la superficie de Marte
(CNN Español) — Hoy es un día histórico para la exploración espacial: el vehículo más avanzado jamás creado está muy cerca de Marte y…
Continue Reading ¿Por qué están bajando los casos y muertes por covid-19 en el mundo? Estas son las posibles razones
(CNN Español) — Los contagios globales de coronavirus cayeron un 11% en la semana antes del 21 de febrero. Es la sexta semana consecutiva que…
Continue Reading Ahora puedes usar bitcoin para comprar un auto Tesla
(CNN Español) — Los seguidores del bitcoin que buscan formas de gastar sus fortunas en criptomonedas pueden agregar un artículo de alto valor a…
Continue Reading Estas condiciones comunes aumentan tu riesgo de desarrollar coágulos de sangre
(CNN Español) — Varios países europeos suspendieron la aplicación de la vacuna de AstraZeneca contra el covid-19 después de algunos reportes de…
Continue Reading La pandemia del coronavirus provoca pobreza sin precedentes en Latinoamérica
(CNN Español) — Con la pandemia de coronavirus, el 2020 terminó con 22 millones adicionales de personas pobres en América Latina y el Caribe. En…
Continue Reading “Soy hija de un genocida”, dice una mujer sobre su padre a 45 años del último golpe de Estado en Argentina
(CNN Español) — No es una víctima y tampoco se considera así. Pero ha sufrido —y aún sufre— los horrores de la última dictadura…
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White House allows press into a border facility but not one spotlighted by congressmen for crowded conditions
A group of White House officials and members of Congress toured a facility holding unaccompanied migrant children in Texas on Wednesday in the…
Continue Reading Integrantes del clero alemán se rebelan contra el Vaticano por su postura sobre uniones entre personas del mismo sexo
(CNN) — Teólogos e integrantes del clero católico alemán se movilizaron en contra de una resolución reciente del Vaticano que dice que la…
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UTEP to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso said it will host two in-person commencement ceremonies at the Sun Bowl stadium in May for all…
Continue Reading Shooting at Boulder, Colorado grocery store brings back familiar feelings for El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas — The community in Boulder, Colorado is grieving following the mass shooting at the King Soopers grocery store. 10 people were shot…
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Counties with large Asian, Black or Hispanic populations had higher number of Covid-19 cases, CDC says
Counties in the United States with large Black, Asian and Hispanic populations were hit harder by Covid-19 in the early months of the pandemic,…
Continue Reading White House allows press into HHS immigration facility but not one spotlighted by congressmen for crowded conditions
A group of White House officials and members of Congress toured a facility holding unaccompanied migrant children in Texas on Wednesday in the…
Continue Reading Democrats demand answers on why Biden hasn’t officially allowed more refugees into the US
Democrats are pushing the administration to explain why President Joe Biden has not signed paperwork raising the cap on the number of refugees…
Continue Reading El Paso vaccine distributors prepare for influx of demand as state eligibility opens to all adults
EL PASO, Texas — As the state opens up eligibility to all adults on Monday, local distributors said they are preparing for a surge in demand.…
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A King Soopers barista hid his coworker behind trash cans to keep her safe during the shooting
A barista at the King Soopers store in Boulder, Colorado, says he hid his co-worker behind some trash cans to keep her safe from a gunman who killed…
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Conference USA names UTEP track & field’s Ishmel Williams as field athlete of the week
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field’s Ishmel Williams impressed in his collegiate debut as the freshman was named the Conference USA Male Field…
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Kelly Ripa spends time with dogs while Maria Menounos fills in on ‘LIVE’
While Kelly Ripa celebrated National Puppy Day at home, the internet missed her being at work. On Tuesday, Ripa posted a video of her pups at home on…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s office welcomes 3 new K-9 units, thanks to local $43K grant
Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORDTON, North Carolina (WLOS) — Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading ‘Shame, shame, shame’: Schumer and McConnell spar over federal voting rights legislation
As the Senate held its first hearing on a sweeping election and voting rights package, the chamber’s leaders on Wednesday used the opportunity…
Continue Reading Georgia WR George Pickens to undergo surgery following ACL injury
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — The University of Georgia reported that their junior wide…
Continue Reading The American bald eagle population has quadrupled since 2009, report says
Bald eagles, once on the endangered species list, are now thriving, according to a recent report. The US Fish and Wildlife Service said in a new…
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Suez Canal blocked by traffic jam after massive container ship runs aground
Eight tug boats are working to free a large container ship stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal, halting marine traffic through one of the busiest and…
Continue Reading Here is what we know about the mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado, that left 10 dead
Ten people, including a Boulder police officer and a store manager, were killed when a gunman attacked a King Soopers supermarket in Colorado. A…
Continue Reading President Biden says Fort Bliss approved to hold 5,000 beds for unaccompanied migrant children
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in his first press conference Thursday said Fort Bliss has been approved to hold 5,000 beds for unaccompanied…
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