McCarthy to meet with Taiwan’s president in California on WednesdayOriginally Published: 03 APR 23 10:32 ETUpdated: 03 APR 23 17:57 ETBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is poised to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday — a historic event that comes amid warnings from China.The California Republican’s office shared details
Continue Reading Originally Published: 03 APR 23 11:37 ETUpdated: 03 APR 23 17:41 ETBy Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades were revealed on Monday, queuing up the quartet to begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off
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(Courtesy: El Paso Locomotive FC) EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC forward Luis “Lucho” Solignac has been nominated for the USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week award for Week 4 of the regular season. Fans can vote for Solignac on USL Championship’s website here, as well as on Twitter, Instagram and the
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The winds will once again be a problem Tuesday with gusts around 50 mph and some possible blowing dust and sand. The gusts will come in two waves, morning and afternoon. Expect gusts out of the SW at 50 mph between 9-11 am and then again between 3-7 pm at 45 mph. The winds settle
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Originally Published: 03 APR 23 13:16 ETUpdated: 03 APR 23 17:07 ETBy Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The manufacturer of eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of serious bacterial infections in the US, including at least three deaths, did not follow proper protocol to prevent contamination of its products, according to an inspection
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(CNN) — Donald Trump, the first former president in history to face criminal charges, arrived in New York Monday for an expected arraignment on Tuesday after being indicted last week by a Manhattan grand jury. The expected voluntary surrender of a former president and 2024 White House candidate will be a unique affair in more ways than one
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Editor’s note: This story comes from the El Paso Times as part of the Puente News Collaborative, a group of newsrooms — including ABC-7, which explores issues with a bi-national perspective. Story by Gabriela Minjarez, La Verdad CIUDAD JUAREZ – Jeison Daniel Catarí Rivas traveled more than 3,000 miles to reach Ciudad Juárez with the intention
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- New Mexico State Police say one person died in an aircraft crash Saturday morning near the airport in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. A GoFundMe fundraiser says the man involved in the crash was Lee Boone, a devoted husband and father. According to the fundraiser, Lee was an adventurer at heart who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Diario de Juárez, one Venezuelan migrant who was injured in the Juarez fire is recovering in an El Paso hospital. The fire broke out last Monday night at the National Institute of Migration in Ciudad Juarez. A total of 38 migrants were killed in the fire,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of years, for its ability to aid in weight loss. While this is good news for those who need to reduce their body weight for health reasons, some doctors say they’re concerned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 33-year-old man accused of injuring a Sunland Park police officer has now been charged in the shooting, according to New Mexico State Police. The shooting happened Saturday, April 1. According to NMSP, Tony Gomez was shooting multiple rounds outside a home in Santa Teresa. A Sunland Park Police officer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Carlos Leon, El Paso County Commissioner for precinct 1, has announced he will not seek reelection and will spend more time with family. “This decision has taken much thought and consideration, as it has been a tremendous honor and privilege to serve all the constituents of El Paso County,” said
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It’s said champions never take a day off and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce proved that adage right at her son’s sports day. The three-time Olympic gold medalist flew by fellow parents in a short race on March 31 in Jamaica.
Continue Reading By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronauts who will helm the first crewed moon mission in five decades were revealed on Monday, queuing up the quartet to begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby that is set to take off in November 2024. The astronauts are NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — One person is dead after a crash in Sunland Park Sunday night. It happened at the intersection of McNutt Road and Antone Street. Fire and AMR units responded to a person being pinned under a vehicle that according to Sunland Park Fire Twitter page. The person was later pronounced dead
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say that staff is working closely with Survival Species Protection to ensure Gigi’s pregnancy is safe. Veterinarians at the zoo have confirmed Gigi
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The ABC-7 First Alert continues for windy conditions Monday and Tuesday. Monday afternoon will be warm with temperatures in the 80s; areas of blowing dust can’t be ruled out, and winds will reach near 40 mph. Winds will become stronger on Tuesday a High Wind Warning will be in place through Tuesday night. Wind gusts
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A new Pew Research Center survey shows half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are unsure. The survey results were collected in the days before and after TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress on March 23rd. As you might imagine, the
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Former President Donald Trump is expected to travel to New York on Monday. One day ahead of his historic arraignment. Trump becoming the first president, current or former, to face criminal charges. He’s due to surrender at a Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday, following last week’s grand jury indictment. Sources say, Trump faces more than 30 counts related to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring is here and many of us are starting to enjoy the outdoors in El Paso, however that can leave you vulnerable to being stung by a bee or bitten by a snake. In most cases, bee stings are annoying, and home treatment is all you need. However, if you’re
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EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and North Copia Street. Police say the call came in before 12:30 a.m. Three people were taken the hospital with serious injuries. Police have not said
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EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s and Las Cruces road closures March 26 to March 31. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be in Las Cruces to provide an update on the historic infrastructure law and its impact on safety in New Mexico communities. Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov **MEDIA ADVISORY** U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Travel to New Mexico WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico celebrates one year since recreational marijuana sales became legal. Medical marijuana use in New Mexico has been in that state since 2007. Since the start of recreational marijuana sales, dispensaries have been popping up all over Sunland Park, with almost seven dispensaries in a one-mile radius. And sales
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KVIA) – After dropping the first two games of the series, NM State baseball bounced back in a big way on Sunday against Sam Houston. Facing a 10-1 Bearkats team that leads the WAC, NM State put ten runs on the scoreboard to cap off a 10-6 win in Huntsville. After back-to-back singles from Keith
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Originally Published: 02 APR 23 18:07 ET Updated: 02 APR 23 18:29 ET By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The LSU Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 Sunday to win the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball national championship in Dallas, Texas. LSU shot a blistering 58% from the field in the first half, including 75%
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a low scoring affair the Chihuahuas fell 4-3 to the Space Cowboys in the final game of the series. Sugar Land won two of the three games in the season-opening series. Chihuahuas starting pitcher was 2 x MLB All-Star Julio Teheran who in his El Paso debut pitched 4.1
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EL PASO, Texas– A Las Cruces dad and daughter duo are proving that wrestling and boxing isn’t just for boys. Drew Flores is a proud husband, student, and entrepreneur, but his most important job is is being a father to two. 7-year-old little Drew and his teen daughter, Karly who is following her dad’s footsteps
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the identity of the man who shot a Sunland Park police officer who was responding to a domestic violence call in Santa Teresa Saturday. According to court documents, 33-year-old Tony Gomez was arrested on over a dozen charges, including abuse of a child, kidnapping, and attempted
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Happy Sunday all. Today has been another great day for us in the Borderland, and some of us may even consider it as being hot. The breezes may be welcomed by you all on this warm spring day. However, by tomorrow, the winds are most likely not going to be welcomed by very many of
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