3 teens arrested as suspects in the killing of a homeless man in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say three teenagers have been arrested as suspects in the killing in Germany of a homeless man, which one of them…
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Cruise, GM’s robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide
NEW YORK (AP) — Cruise, the autonomous vehicle unit owned by General Motors, is suspending driverless operations nationwide days after regulators…
Continue Reading 2024 GOP hopefuls will defend Israel, seek donors at big Republican Jewish Coalition gathering
By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The GOP presidential candidates are expected to woo donors and offer a staunch defense for…
Continue Reading Coast Guard ends search for 3 Georgia fishermen missing at sea for nearly 2 weeks
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for three fishermen who are missing at sea nearly two weeks after their boat left…
Continue Reading FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried acknowledges in court that customers were hurt but denies fraud
By KEN SWEET and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried, testifying at his fraud trial Friday, cast himself as a…
Continue Reading The strike has dimmed the spotlight on the fall’s best performances. Here’s 13 you shouldn’t miss
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — One of the many impacts of Hollywood’s lengthy actors strike has been that most performers…
Continue Reading In the Kentucky governor’s race, the gun policy debate is both personal and political
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was struck by tragedy when one of his closest friends died in…
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When daylight saving ends, don’t be surprised if you feel these health impacts
Originally Published: 26 OCT 23 10:15 ET Updated: 26 OCT 23 16:37 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better…
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City of Socorro receives funding for development of Paso del Norte Trail
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Transportation Commission (TCC) has approved $16,174,505 in transportaion alternative funding for the City of…
Continue Reading As the ‘Hollywood of the South,’ Atlanta has boomed. Its actors and crew are now at a crossroads
By R.J. RICO Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A lighting technician is mowing lawns. A camera assistant is teaching guitar again. An actor has…
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Home Depot opens new Eastlake location and donates to a local non-profit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Home Depot is now open to the public at the intersection of Eastlake and Rojas, and for their grand opening they had a…
Continue Reading War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time
By ANDREA ROSA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Scores of protesters have gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities to demand a cap of 18…
Continue Reading US consumers keep spending briskly even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price…
Continue Reading The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a multi-agency effort to encourage states and cities to…
Continue Reading About 30 children were taken hostage by Hamas militants. Their families wait in agony
By LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The families of children held captive by Hamas say they are adrift in a unique agony among the…
Continue Reading Russia hikes interest rate for 4th time this year as inflation persists
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Central Bank has raised its key lending rate for the fourth time in half a year in an effort to bring down surging…
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El Paso County is set to host Gun Buyback Event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A gun buyback event is being held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Ascarate Park. It will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. You…
Continue Reading Tokyo’s Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween, even caging landmark statue
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Ahead of this year’s Halloween weekend, Tokyo’s busy shopping, business and entertainment…
Continue Reading Power to the people? Only half have the right to propose and pass laws
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Voters in Maine will be deciding a question in November about whether independent automobile repair shops should…
Continue Reading How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy — and the fight to preserve it
By HOLLY MEYER Associated Press Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. and not just…
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Halloween spending breaking records this year: tips to save
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The average Halloween spending per person this year is $108.24, according to the National Retail Federation. In total,…
Continue Reading Pope orders Vatican to reopen case of priest accused of adult abuse but allowed to keep ministering
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has ordered the Vatican to reopen the case of a well-known priest-artist accused of…
Continue Reading China’s chief epidemiologist who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60
By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China’s chief epidemiologist, who helped drive anti-COVID-19 measures that suspended access to…
Continue Reading The EU seeks to revive peace talks since no military answer seen in the Israel-Palestinian conflict
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders believe it’s time to lay the foundations for a future relationship…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Fang-tastic forecast Friday, bone-chilling air creeps in Sunday
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- Get outdoors if possible; it will be a great afternoon with dry conditions and sunny skies. Fall temperatures reach the upper 70s…
Continue Reading Activists slam Malaysia’s solidarity program for Palestinians after children seen toting toy guns
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian activists have slammed the government’s plan for a weeklong program in schools to support the Palestinian…
Continue Reading Probe finds ‘serious failings’ in way British politician Nigel Farage had his bank account closed
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An independent probe has found “serious failings” in how NatWest Group’s private and exclusive…
Continue Reading Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him
By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s ruling party has selected as its leader the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra,…
Continue Reading Senior Iranian envoy met Hamas representatives in Moscow as Russia seeks to expand its clout
By The Associated Press A senior Iranian envoy has met with Hamas representatives in Moscow following talks with Russian diplomats that underscored…
Continue Reading US expands its effort to cut off funding for Hamas
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The United States on Friday expanded its effort to cut off funding for Hamas, announcing a second…
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