Las Cruces celebrates 10th annual Chile Drop to bring in 2024
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A giant green chile pepper, the color of which was picked by Las Cruceans, ushered in the start of 2024 as it…
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Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested amid allegations of relationship with minor, AP source says
By MARTÍN ADAMES Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was arrested Monday in the…
Continue Reading Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say
By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Landlocked Ethiopia has taken the first steps toward gaining access to the sea, signing an…
Continue Reading Ashes of Canadian ‘Star Trek’ fan to be sent into space along with those of TV series’ stars
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The family of a mother of eight who was a huge “Star Trek” fan has ensured the final frontier will be her…
Continue Reading 135th Rose Parade boasts floral floats, sunny skies as California tradition kicks off the new year
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Floral floats, marching bands and equestrian units took to the streets under a sunny California sky as the 135th Rose…
Continue Reading Federal appeals court temporarily delays new state-run court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, MISS. (AP) — A federal appeals court has temporarily delayed Mississippi officials…
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Pascual Romero: Military Monday honoree for January 1, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we recognize First…
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Marion A. Hutchinson Sr.: Military Monday honoree for January 1, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans, with Military Monday. Today we recognize Marion…
Continue Reading Former NBA G League player held in woman’s killing due in Vegas court after transfer from Sacramento
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former NBA developmental league player accused with his ex-girlfriend of killing a woman whose body was found last month in…
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Sun Bowl reunites two brothers separated by life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two brothers from California, raised in the same home with the same family values, are now grown up and living their dreams…
Continue Reading An Israeli who fought Hamas for 2 months indicted for impersonating a soldier and stealing weapons
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press Jerusalem (AP) — An Israeli man who never served in the military was charged with impersonating a soldier and…
Continue Reading A crash on a New York City parkway leaves 5 dead
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say five people died when the car they were in crashed on a parkway in Queens. The New York Police…
Continue Reading Police in Kenya suspect a man was attacked by a lion while riding a motorcycle
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan police have recovered the body of a man believed to have been attacked and killed by a lion while riding a motorcycle…
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Mexican actor Ana Ofelia Murguía, who voiced Mama Coco in ‘Coco,’ dies at 90
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican actor who gave voice to the character of “Mama Coco” in the popular Pixar film “Coco” has died. Ana Ofelia…
Continue Reading Peter Magubane, a South African photographer who captured 40 years of apartheid, dies at age 91
By GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Peter Magubane, a fearless photographer who captured the violence and horror of…
Continue Reading Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The part-owner of the franchise who was once more known for his exploits on the football field led the…
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Gold Star Gamers offers hope and healing to families who lost a military parent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 17-year-old Ryan Jabot says he was devastated after his father lost his battle to PTSD four years ago. “It’s been pretty…
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One person dead in Lower Valley crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso Police Department are looking into a two-car crash that killed one person.…
Continue Reading 16-year-old boy fatally stabbed on a hill overlooking London during New Year’s Eve
LONDON (AP) — A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a hill overlooking central London as crowds gathered to watch New Year’s Eve…
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New Year’s celebrations leave pets lost, wandering
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland welcomes 2024, some pet owners are left to ring in the New Year with a furry member of their family…
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El Paso Native’s Cosmic Journey: Voyager Mission honors Brian Martin Stangle’s lifelong dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a groundbreaking venture, Celestis, Inc., a pioneer in memorial spaceflight services, is poised to launch its deep space…
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Megalosaurus, the first ever dinosaur discovery
Originally Published: 01 JAN 24 08:35 ET Updated: 01 JAN 24 09:08 ET By Katie Hunt, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science…
Continue Reading Gender-neutral toy aisles are now law in California
CNN By Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — Major retailers in California are now required to have gender-neutral toy aisles under a new state law. The…
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Tips to help El Pasoans crush their fitness goals in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of their New Year’s resolutions, many El Pasoans want to take control of their health and fitness needs this 2024.…
Continue Reading Nearly half of police force resigns in one day
WISN, BIG BEND PD, FBVILLAGE OF BIG BEND, YT, CNN, Big Bend PD/FBVillage of Big Bend/YT By Nick Bohr Click here for updates on this story…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s Chiefs jacket has Swifties even happier with Travis Kelce
Originally Published: 01 JAN 24 09:59 ET Updated: 01 JAN 24 10:23 ET By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Just when you thought the romance between…
Continue Reading The night sky will have a multitude of delights in store for stargazers in 2024. What to look for
Originally Published: 01 JAN 24 09:18 ET Updated: 01 JAN 24 11:36 ET By Ashley Strickland, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory…
Continue Reading Where to go in 2024: The best places to visit
Originally Published: 01 JAN 24 00:01 ET Updated: 01 JAN 24 11:46 ET By CNN Travel staff Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the…
Continue Reading Zapatista indigenous rebel movement marks 30 years since its armed uprising in southern Mexico
By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press OCOSINGO, Mexico (AP) — Members and supporters of the Zapatista indigenous rebel movement celebrated the 30th…
Continue Reading Migrant crossings of English Channel declined by more than a third in 2023, UK government says
LONDON (AP) — The British government says the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in 2023 fell by more than a third from the previous…
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