Editor’s note: EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say a Juarez man has been arrested for killing 29-year-old Luis Alfredo Ramos early Monday morning. Police say Ramos had assaulted a female earlier in the evening. Later that evening, Ramos arrived at her apartment on 9133 Kernel. That’s when he was shot multiple times by
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By ZEKE MILLER and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors. That would add a fourth shot to the regimen for adults over 65, who currently get a primary series of two shots, followed months
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By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Minnesota’s Gable Steveson can put a memorable final touch on one of the most impressive collegiate wrestling seasons and careers ever this week. The defending heavyweight champion takes a 47-match win streak into the NCAA Division I wrestling championships March 17-19 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Steveson returned
Continue Reading By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of San Francisco has emerged as an NCAA Tournament team from the same talented mid-major conference as tournament-bound rivals No. 1 Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. The Dons are headed back to college basketball’s big stage for the first time since 1998 after a
Continue Reading TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mercedes-Benz has opened a new electric vehicle battery factory near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, that will create up to 600 new jobs. The German automaker said Tuesday that the plant in Bibb County opened a few months before it plans to start making two all-electric SUVs at a large factory in nearby Tuscaloosa.
Continue Reading GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers announced the extension Tuesday without releasing terms. NFL Network reported Rodgers will make over $150 million over the next three years. The 38-year-old Rodgers had announced a week
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline. Those crews all have college officiating experience and are part of the more-established league’s program that provides opportunities for college-level officials who are ready to advance to professional football. In
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU Athletic’s Director Mario Moccia announced today Brooke Atkinson’s contract will not be renewed. After five seasons as head coach, Atkinson compiled an overall record of 75-68 and had one appearance in the NCAA tournament. An immediate search for her replacement has begun. This is a breaking news story. Download
Continue Reading By RAF CASERT Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and block Russia from cashing in on its lucrative steel exports. The 27-nation EU on Tuesday sought to stay away from sanctions that would sap its supply
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas- Two-time Texas state baseball champion Head Coach, Larry Vucan, attributes much of his success to his El Paso roots. A baseball and football star at Eastwood, Vucan would graduate in ’86 and play ball at New Mexico Highlands. After graduating from the University and hitting .284 for the team, Vucan played baseball in
Continue Reading By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional at-large bids being doled out in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Organizers expanded the field to 68 teams with an inaugural First Four that has been a staple of the men’s
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By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional at-large bids being doled out in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Organizers expanded the field to 68 teams with an inaugural First Four that has been a staple of the men’s
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By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Russia on Tuesday imposed sanctions against a wide range of American officials, including President Joe Biden, marking another escalations in tensions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the West as Russian military forces continue their invasion of Ukraine. According to a statement issued Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the government
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By Marianne Garvey and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Anna Sorokin, the fake German heiress Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” is based on, remains in Immigration and Enforcement custody, a spokesman for the agency said Tuesday. Her attorney had reportedly feared her deportation when he couldn’t reach her on Monday. Sorokin, 31, has been in ICE custody at
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EL PASO, Texas — Homeland Security Investigation Statistics released a report detailing 5,393 cases of Child Exploitations for the 2021 fiscal year. Of those cases there were 3,776 criminal arrests. 2,275 Indictments, 1,511 convictions and 1,177 children identified and/or rescued. This is up from 1,000 children identified and/or rescued in 2020. “Last year I can say
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UPDATE: The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted Tuesday night to change its academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The new school year will include 10 additional days of learning, in an effort to address learning loss brought on by pandemic learning. ORIGINAL STORY: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Tuesday, school board members
Continue Reading LONDON (AP) — European regulators have cleared Amazon’s purchase of Hollywood studio MGM, saying the deal doesn’t raise any competition concerns. The online shopping giant said last year that it was buying MGM in a $8.45 billion deal aimed at bulking up its video streaming service with more content to watch. The European Commission said
Continue Reading By MARIA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has deported the alleged leader of a bloodthirsty gang of border hitmen, one day after his arrest caused retaliatory shooting and burning that closed U.S. border crossings. A Mexican official said Juan Gerardo Treviño had been deported to the United States. The official said Treviño
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A quick glance at the statistics fails to accurately show the most improved NASCAR team through the first month of competition. Neither driver has won a race. One is ranked 14th in the standings, the other 22nd. But Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez are
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Francesca Street, CNN Face coverings have become a staple of air travel over the past couple years. For some passengers, they’ve proven divisive — mask non-compliance has been blamed for the majority of US disruptive inflight incidents so far in 2022. Now they’re starting to vanish from the skies altogether. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
Continue Reading By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia. The EU on Tuesday included the Russian oligarch in its updated list of individuals facing assets freeze and travel bans over their role in
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By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball’s most intriguing rookies this summer. The switch-hitting Rutschman looks ready to lead the Orioles’ revival after 110 losses by the big league club last year.
Continue Reading Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo (CNN Español) – Boza presentó este viernes “Bucle”, su segunda producción de estudio, que incluye temas como los éxitos “Ella” y su versión remix. El disco, de trece canciones, aborda una diversidad de temas: los dimes y diretes, los celos, el amor, el disfrute de la sexualidad, las redes sociales. El panameño
Continue Reading By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A Ukraine-born businessman has been sentenced to a year in prison for his conviction in a conspiracy that enabled a Russian tycoon to make donations to U.S. political candidates. Andrey Kukushkin was sentenced Tuesday by Judge J. Paul Oetken in Manhattan federal court. The judge said
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By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Winning the hearts and minds of children could be part of the solution to Netflix’s recent growth problems. That’s why it’s doubling down on Dr. Seuss. The streaming company announced Tuesday that it was premiering five new animated series based on books by beloved children’s book author Theodor Geisel, better
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, viajará a Europa la próxima semana para reunirse con algunos aliados del país, en una muestra del apoyo de su país a Ucrania, confirmó la Casa Blanca. Biden se encontrará personalmente con los líderes mundiales de la OTAN en Bruselas el 24 de marzo. La
Continue Reading By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract. Olson was not eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season. But the World Series champions quickly locked down the 27-year-old slugger through
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By Ben Church, CNN It’s a request that was described as “ironic in the extreme.” Despite Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine, the club had called for its FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough to be played behind
Continue Reading macamilarincon (CNN) –– La Patrulla Fronteriza de Estados Unidos realizó más de 158.000 arrestos en la frontera sur de EE.UU. durante febrero, según datos de la agencia. Lo que representa un aumento con respecto a enero, cuando se registraron casi 148.000 detenciones. Los adultos solteros continúan representando la mayoría de los arrestos, seguidos por familias
Continue Reading By Gregory Lemos The Orange County Sheriff’s Office issued its final report into the death of Bob Saget on Tuesday and said it will comply with a court ordered permanent injunction blocking the release of additional details of the comedian’s untimely death. “Yesterday, a court order was entered prohibiting the release of certain materials gathered
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