February 2023

What to know about the lawsuit aiming to ban medication abortion drug mifepristone

February 10, 2023 6:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN A federal judge may rule later this month on a lawsuit seeking to block the use of medication abortion nationwide, in the biggest…

One month before Tyre Nichols arrest, activists made city council presentation over fears of violent traffic stops in Memphis

February 10, 2023 6:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Nick Valencia and Mark Morales, CNN A month before Tyre Nichols’ arrest and death, activists and organizers gave a presentation at the…

San Francisco DA threatens to drop historic case against officer, claims charges filed by her predecessor were ‘political’

February 10, 2023 6:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Cheri Mossburg, CNN San Francisco’s District Attorney is threatening to drop what’s believed to be the city’s first case filed…

From the Sun Bowl to the Super Bowl: The UTEP coaching connection

February 10, 2023 6:00 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Only two NFL fandoms every year get to celebrate watching their team on the greatest stage of all. For the rest, they’re stuck…

Lula says Brazil is no more divided than the US as he meets Biden

February 10, 2023 5:57 PM CNN

In an exclusive interview, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva talks to Christiane Amanpour about working with the US, the war in Ukraine…

Fuel lines from Los Angeles to Vegas, Phoenix shut by leak

February 10, 2023 5:52 PM Associated Press

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A leak in a fuel pipeline facility in California forced a shutdown of deliveries of gasoline and…

First African American El Paso fire chief reflects on Black History Month

February 10, 2023 5:49 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Chief Jonathan Killings was appointed to his new position in December of 2022. He is the first person of…

Trump team turns over additional classified records and laptop to federal prosecutors

February 10, 2023 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, Paula Reid and Kristen Holmes, CNN Former President Donald Trump‘s legal team turned over more documents with classified…

Cat with gang tattoo rescued from Juarez prison to be given up for adoption

February 10, 2023 5:10 PM David Gonzalez

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A cat tattooed with symbols used by members of a criminal group was found at Cereso prison in Ciudad Juarez,…

ABC-7 First Alert: Big changes next week with gusty winds, rain chances, and colder air

February 10, 2023 5:06 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

A decent weekend with temps warming to the 60’s. Lots of high clouds will arrive along with some slight rain chances. Next week a couple of cold…

Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach deals

February 10, 2023 5:01 PM Associated Press

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Jason Adam became the fourth Tampa Bay player to go to a salary arbitration hearing this year, asking a panel…

CSX railroad promises paid sick time to two more unions

February 10, 2023 5:00 PM Associated Press

By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CSX railroad has promised to give more of its workers the paid sick time they demanded in…

Juvenile charged with murder in Chicago school shooting in December that left 2 dead

February 10, 2023 4:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, CNN A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of two students at a Chicago high school in December, police…

Cristian Javier, Astros agree to $64M, 5-year contract

February 10, 2023 4:48 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Pitcher Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros agreed Friday to a $64 million, five-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration…

Suit settled over sale of Texas school shooter’s ammo

February 10, 2023 4:47 PM Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — The families of those killed and injured in a 2018 Texas high school shooting have settled a…

UTEP hosts UT-San Antonio Saturday afternoon in pink out game

February 10, 2023 4:32 PM UTEP Athletics

El PASO, Texas – Following a cross-country trek to Charlotte earlier in the week, UTEP women’s basketball returns home to welcome in UTSA on…

Las Cruces football coach no longer on administrative leave

February 10, 2023 4:21 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces High School Football Coach Mark Lopez is no longer on administrative leave, according to a spokesperson with Las…

Irvin files lawsuit seeking $100M after misconduct claim

February 10, 2023 4:08 PM Associated Press

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $100…

NASA rover finds ‘clearest evidence yet’ of an ancient lake on Mars

February 10, 2023 4:08 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 10 FEB 23 17:59 ETBy Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — In the foothills of a Martian mountain, NASA’s…

Fetterman discharged from Washington, DC, hospital

February 10, 2023 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Rokus and Jessica Dean, CNN Sen. John Fetterman has been released from a Washington, DC, hospital, after being admitted due to…

NASA rover finds ‘clearest evidence yet’ of an ancient lake on Mars

February 10, 2023 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Jackie Wattles, CNN In the foothills of a Martian mountain, NASA’s Curiosity rover found stunning new evidence of an ancient lake in the…

Relative of Emmett Till files lawsuit demanding sheriff arrest Carolyn Bryant Donham

February 10, 2023 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamiel Lynch, CNN In a federal lawsuit filed earlier this week, a family member of Emmett Till is demanding that Leflore County Sheriff Ricky…

South-Central El Paso bar temporarily shut down; officials say nothing meaningful done to curb violence, illegal activity

February 10, 2023 3:49 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A south-central El Paso bar is being temporarily shut down due to repeated criminal activity, according to the El Paso…

Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde

February 10, 2023 3:14 PM Associated Press

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas state police will not discipline any more of its officers over the Uvalde school…

Chapin teacher charged with transferring obscene material granted bond

February 10, 2023 3:13 PM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Chapin High School teacher accused of transferring obscene material to someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl has been…

‘Secondary disaster’ looms as UN aid finally reaches survivors battling frozen conditions in Syria

February 10, 2023 3:08 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 09 FEB 23 03:32 ETUpdated: 10 FEB 23 17:00 ETBy Raja Razek, Rhea Mogul, Teele Rebane and Celine Alkhaldi,…

Fact check: Breaking down Biden’s exchanges with Republican senators over Social Security and Medicare

February 10, 2023 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN President Joe Biden has gone on the attack over Social Security and Medicare. In speeches and tweets this week, Biden and his…

New Zealand braces for its most intense tropical cyclone since the 1990s

February 10, 2023 2:14 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 10 FEB 23 15:25 ETUpdated: 10 FEB 23 15:27 ETBy Taylor Ward, Rob Shackelford and Allison Chinchar, CNN…

Commercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts

February 10, 2023 2:11 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see…

Border crossings in January drop to lowest point since February 2021

February 10, 2023 2:07 PM Kerry Mannix

Originally Published: 10 FEB 23 16:00 ETBy Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The number of unlawful crossings of the US-Mexico…

Month: February 2023