Biden greenlights Alaska drilling project and extends new protections to the state’s North Slope
After a multi-year battle in and out of courts, President Biden has approved the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska
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Can you guess the rock band from just one lyric?
Think you know your rock music? Stacker compiled a list of song lyrics by rock bands along with hints to see if you can guess who sang what.
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El Paso Locomotive drop second game of the year in 2-1 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Locomotive remain winless after two matches following the club’s loss to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Wednesday night. The offense started early, with Colorado Springs scoring in the second minute. Jairo Hernandez gets the assist from Maalique Foster and scores. The Locomotive would not get on the
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Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where the person lives, a new study suggests. Among people with Medicaid insurance in the United States, rates of severe maternal morbidity — life-threatening complications during pregnancy, delivery or after childbirth — range dramatically from about
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El Paso joins Texas in lack of mental health care, especially for children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Felix Carrion, a psychologist in El Paso, is worried about the future of mental health in the community. He’s particularly concerned about what he calls a shortage of psychologists. “The demand has increased, but the supply has not.” “My concern is for the people who will see diminished mental
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Fire at La Nube construction site deemed unintentional; case closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fire that erupted at the future site of the El Paso children’s museum has been deemed unintentional, according to an El Paso Fire Department spokesman. The spokesman says an investigation determined the cause was due to “the unintentional acts of a person or persons associated with the common methods
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Magellan spacecraft images reveal volcanic activity on Venus
By Ashley Strickland, CNN When scientists recently took a closer look at archival images of the surface of Venus, they discovered something new: evidence of volcanic activity on Earth’s “twin.” The NASA Magellan spacecraft captured the images in the early 1990s as it circled our closest planetary neighbor, which is similar in size and composition
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ABC-7 First Alert: Wind, rain, snow and a cold front expected over next few days
Happy Wednesday to you all! There’s a lot to talk about in this week’s forecast, so let’s get into it. Today, clouds are moving in from the west, which will give us mostly cloudy skies for the next several days. With the clouds, winds are picking up as well, and will be the gustiest in
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Dow falls 500 points as banking fears spread
(CNN) — The Dow opened the day with a decline of more than 500 points Wednesday as banking fears spread across global markets, though the index pared losses to close the day down about 281 points, or 0.9%. The S&P and Nasdaq slipped roughly 2% and 1.5%, respectively, earlier in the session. The S&P closed down
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Dallas Cowboys cut former All-Pro Running Back Ezekiel Elliott
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Cowboys have informed Running Back Ezekiel ‘Zeke’ Elliott that they are releasing him after seven seasons with Dallas. The former Ohio State Buckeye was drafted #4 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2016, the same year the team took QB Dak Prescott in the fourth round. During his
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EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from ‘forever chemicals’
(CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals” that are dangerous to human health. The move could radically affect drinking water for nearly everyone in the United States. The new rule intends to set drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as
Continue ReadingBorder chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
(CNN) — US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern border, contradicting a stance previously taken by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Mayorkas has previously maintained in testimony before lawmakers that the department has operational control of the border, though he’s been
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cites ‘uptick’ in aviation incidents at FAA safety summit reviewing ‘serious close calls’
(CNN) — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday cited an “uptick” in recent aviation incidents and called on participants at a Federal Aviation Administration safety summit to help find the “root causes” of the problem. “We are particularly concerned because we have seen an uptick in serious close calls,” Buttigieg said in his opening
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NMSU researcher testing the efficacy of essential oils in repelling mosquitos
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico(KVIA) – A New Mexico State University researcher is looking into developing a combination of essential oils that work longer to repel mosquitoes. Her experiments so far have uncovered at least two essential oils, that when mixed with organic lotion, outperform the industry-leading Citronella. Graduate student Hailey Luker’s research demonstrating the effectiveness
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“Mini city” in Juarez teaches young kids to follow and respect traffic signs
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The “mini ciudad vial” is a driving school for kids of younger ages in Juarez. It aims to teach and raise awareness about basic rules of the road among Borderland kids. The school is a couple of miles from the Bridge of the Americas, next to the famous Juarez red “X.”
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Texas Education Agency will take control of Houston ISD in June
After a prolonged legal battle and weeks of speculation, the Texas Education Agency on Wednesday confirmed it’s removing Houston Independent School District’s democratically elected school board and superintendent, effectively putting the state in charge of its largest school district. The TEA will appoint a “board of managers” and replace Superintendent Millard House II and the
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El Paso City Council sets goal to raise city workers’ minimum wage to $15 by 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- El Paso City Council approved a resolution Tuesday that sets a goal to reach a minimum hourly wage of $15 for City of El Paso employees by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. The current minimum hourly wage for City of El Paso employees is $12.11, which includes a $1 per
Continue ReadingAustin says US will continue to fly drones over Black Sea and condemns Russian downing as ‘aggressive’
(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Wednesday that US aircraft will continue to “fly and to operate wherever international law allows,” one day after Russian aircraft hit a US drone over the Black Sea, forcing it to be brought down in international waters. “This hazardous episode is part of a pattern of aggressive, and risky,
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Kelly Clarkson is talking about the reality of her divorce
Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson opens up about her recent divorce in a “Sunday TODAY” interview.
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Federal judge at center of FDA abortion drug case has history with conservative causes
When anti-abortion groups wanted to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of an abortion-inducing drug, they didn’t file the lawsuit in Maryland, where the FDA is headquartered, or in any state where the pill is still legally prescribed. They filed it in Amarillo, a Texas city that didn’t have an abortion clinic even before
Continue Reading NASA and Axiom unveil spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon
By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have revealed a new spacesuit design — and it could be these very suits that are eventually worn by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon. The spacesuits unveiled by Axiom Space at Space Center Houston on
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Migrant Pursuit ends in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Four migrants have been turned over to Border Patrol agents after an early morning pursuit Wednesday, according to Texas Department of Public Safety officials. Officials say the pursuit began at Loop 375 and Executive Center Blvd. and ended at on Noble St. in Central El Paso. Five migrants fled the vehicle
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Vinyl records outsell CDs for the first time in decades
Vinyl records could be making a big comeback. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) says for the first time in more than three decades vinyl records outsold CD’s. More than 41 million vinyl albums were sold last year, bringing in a whopping $1.2 billion. According to the BBC, only 33 million CDs were sold
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Las Cruces Police asks Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners to acquire Theft Alarm Software Update
LAS CRUCES, NM— Las Cruces Police want to ensure all Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners are safe from theft. Just in this year alone, there have been 49 theft reports for these vehicles. During the year, 28 Hyundai vehicles were reported stolen while 21 Kia vehicles were taken. 36 of the stolen vehicles were ultimately located by
Continue Reading Meet the dinosaur that had a record-breaking neck longer than a school bus
By Katie Hunt, CNN A plant-eating sauropod that lumbered around what’s now China some 162 million years ago had a neck that was about 10 feet longer than a typical school bus — and the longest of any known dinosaur. The creature’s 49.5-foot-long (15.1-meter) neck would have allowed it to stand in one spot and
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Debiting error in Las Cruces residents bills
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces is working to correct an error that debited 378 bank accounts of customers who are enrolled in bank draft services. The City’s Financial Services Department is correcting the issue and say all accounts will be credited as soon as possible. Officials say that any fees
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Water outage for Las Cruces residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces Water Department will be conducting a water line maintenance that will cause a water outage for some residents on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The areas affected will be Lohman Ave. and S. Walnut St. The water department will conduct the maintenance starting at 11 p.m.
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Spring allergies hit El Paso harder than most cities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Those with seasonal spring allergies will usually see symptoms in March and last through May. Last year The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked El Paso as the 15th worst place to live in the U.S. for allergy sufferers during the spring season. El Paso placed 3rd worst in the
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds kick up today, rain chances increase, and cooler temps on the way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues as a storm system begins to move through the Borderland bringing windy conditions, increased rain chances, and cooler temps. Big weather changes begin today as a pacific storm system moves through the area. We will see increased winds with peak wind gusts measuring at 30
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20 clever kitchen tricks for home cooks
Cooking needn’t feel like a chore. Experience Life compiled these tips to save time, money, and resources.
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