Caesars touts F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package worth $5M
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for next year’s highly anticipated…
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Ravens waive Bynes, sign Mack to 53-man roster
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have waived linebacker Josh Bynes and signed defensive tackle Isaiah Mack to the 53-man roster.…
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This conservative Christian couple in South Carolina have become outspoken advocates for abortion rights
By Elizabeth Cohen, Naomi Thomas and Nadia Kounang, CNN Jill Hartle might seem an unlikely advocate for abortion rights, but after a devastating…
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The Week Ahead: Emergency disaster declaration topic of Friday night City Council meeting
This is your Friday update, which takes a quick look at the week ahead and some developments that El Paso Matters is following. Special City Council…
Continue Reading Wild F Mason Shaw suspended by NHL for 2 games for kneeing
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw has been suspended by the NHL for two games for kneeing San Jose Sharks forward Evgeny…
Continue Reading Marquette’s Wrightsil says he’s having season-ending surgery
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette forward Zach Wrightsil says he will have season-ending surgery. Wrightsil disclosed his plans on social media. The…
Continue Reading Spotters didn’t miss Parker head injury in Pats-Cards game
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and NFLPA have determined spotters assigned to watch players for concussions were aware New England wide receiver DeVante…
Continue Reading Jones’ hot hand powers No. 2 Stanford past rival Cal 90-69
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Haley Jones hit her initial six shots and scored 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting to go…
Continue Reading D-backs trade Varsho to Blue Jays, receive Moreno, Gurriel
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired one of the top prospects in baseball, adding catcher Gabriel…
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Tips on surviving the holidays with family
EL PASO, Tx — We all know that feeling. The moment when holiday cheer turns into holiday stress. You don’t have to give in to the chaos of the…
Continue Reading AP sources: Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Two…
Continue Reading Bears place top CB Johnson on IR because of finger injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears shut down top cornerback Jaylon Johnson for the final three games, placing him on injured reserve…
Continue Reading AP source: OF Conforto, Giants agree to $36M, 2-year deal
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Outfielder Michael Conforto has agreed to a $36 million, two-year contract with the San…
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Adnan Syed, exonerated after 23 years behind bars, hired by Georgetown to work on its Prisons and Justice Initiative
By Rob Frehse, CNN Adnan Syed, recently exonerated after spending over two decades behind bars, is now working as a program associate for Georgetown…
Continue Reading Colts still playing to win as Chargers chase playoff spot
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts haven’t changed the game plan. They’re still trying to run first.…
Continue Reading Lakers’ Davis out indefinitely with right foot injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a stress injury in his right foot, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed. Davis will miss his…
Continue Reading Middle Tennessee State faces San Diego State in Hawaii Bowl
By The Associated Press Middle Tennessee State takes on San Diego State in Saturday’s Hawaii Bowl. Middle Tennessee is seeking its first…
Continue Reading Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on Buffalo football team
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Damian Jackson followed two tours of duty with the Navy SEALs by turning to football. He sees…
Continue Reading Aaron Donald unlikely to return this season, McVay says
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Donald is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Rams’ defense this season. Donald will miss his fourth…
Continue Reading QB C.J. Stroud is still defining his legacy at Ohio State
By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — C.J. Stroud is 21-3 as the starting quarterback at No. 4 Ohio State. The junior is a two-time…
Continue Reading France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi retires from soccer
PARIS (AP) — France World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has announced his retirement from soccer. The 35-year-old Matuidi won the World Cup in 2018 and…
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Company: Regulators OK reopening of Kansas pipeline segment
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The operator of a pipeline that spilled about 14,000 bathtubs’ worth of heavy crude oil…
Continue Reading Biden’s signature advances major projects in water bill
By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press President Joe Biden signed a large defense bill on Friday that includes a water bill that directs the Army Corps…
Continue Reading Langborg’s 23 help Princeton take down Kean 88-70
PRINCETON, N.J. — Led by Ryan Langborg’s 23 points, the Princeton Tigers defeated the Kean Cougars 88-70 on Friday. The Tigers improved to…
Continue Reading Illinois RB Chase Brown to skip bowl game, enter NFL draft
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois junior running back Chase Brown has decided to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and enter the NFL draft. Brown had 1,643…
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Migrants waiting in downtown El Paso still facing cold temperatures
EL PASO, Texas — Asylum seekers who are waiting to get to their final destination are still facing cold and frigid temperatures. Several migrants…
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Las Cruces man charged with vehicular homicide after killing two women in head-on crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man is being charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly crash in Las Cruces that killed two women. Police say…
Continue Reading AP source: Conklin, Browns agree on 4-year, $60 million deal
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells AP that right tackle Jack Conklin has agreed to a four-year,…
Continue Reading Trial in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion exposes misogynoir
By NARDOS HAILE and KARENA PHAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy winner and hip-hop superstar, but…
Continue Reading Henrietta Lacks statue will replace Robert E. Lee monument in Roanoke, Virginia
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A statue of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used without her consent in crucial medical research, will replace a monument to…
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