Violent holiday weekend sees mass shootings in Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A shooting at a block party in Detroit left two people dead and more than a dozen wounded, capping a violent…
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New Details: The Tristan Colgrove murder case
Update (October 2, 2024): Colgrove’s first settlement conference is scheduled for November 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Update (August 1, 2024): As of today,…
Continue Reading Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third…
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EPWater to host a vital monsoon preparation event
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso Water urges monsoon preparation, coordination, and safety. Monsoon rains can become powerful events, creating…
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Devon Energy buys Grayson Mill Energy’s Williston Basin business in $5B cash-and-stock deal
AP Business Writer Devon Energy is buying Grayson Mill Energy’s Williston Basin business in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $5 billion as…
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French court rules American man detained after ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message can be extradited
Associated Press LYON, France (AP) — A French court ruled on Monday that the American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college…
Continue Reading Britain’s Treasury chief says stimulating economic growth is the new Labour government’s mission
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain’s new Treasury chief says the Labour government will make stimulating economic growth its mission while…
Continue Reading Beryl downgraded to tropical storm after sweeping ashore in Texas, unleashing flooding and knocking out power
MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Beryl downgraded to tropical storm after sweeping ashore in Texas, unleashing flooding and knocking out…
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ABC-7 at 4: You Rock! El Paso Inclusive Girls’ Music Camp returns to the Sun City
You Rock! El Paso Inclusive Girls’ Music Camp returns to the Sun City. The Music Camp is an exclusive opportunity for girls aged 9-17 to immerse…
Continue Reading New parents in Baltimore could get a $1,000 ‘baby bonus’ under a proposal to fight child poverty
Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — New parents in Baltimore could receive a $1,000 “baby bonus” if voters approve a proposal that aims to help…
Continue Reading More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
AP Business Writer More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been…
Continue Reading More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
AP Business Writer More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been…
Continue Reading Hong Kong’s government seeks to regulate online car-hailing platforms, a move likely to affect Uber
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — The Hong Kong government is seeking to regulate online car-hailing platforms through licensing and impose tougher…
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Driver taken to Del Sol Medical Center following crash in El Paso County
Update: Deputies are still blocking off the 700 block of South Ascencion Road in Far East El Paso. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A male driver was taken…
Continue Reading Becky Hammon’s careerlong ‘underdog’ mentality has helped defending champion Aces get back on track
AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Becky Hammon has had to prove she belongs among the best in basketball throughout her career. She was a…
Continue Reading Israel’s Holocaust memorial opens a conservation facility to store artifacts, photos and more
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Holocaust museum is opening a conservation facility in Jerusalem that will preserve, restore and store…
Continue Reading Dallas Stars will start streaming their regional game broadcasts for free
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars are taking their local game broadcasts directly to consumers for free after years of fans having issues…
Continue Reading Adm. William H. McRaven collaborating with daughter Kelly on follow-up to bestselling picture book
NEW YORK (AP) — Admiral William H. McRaven is teaming with daughter Kelly McRaven on a follow-up to his bestselling “Skipper the Seal” picture…
Continue Reading NATO leaders are descending on Washington. Here’s what to know
AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO leaders meet this week for a summit commemorating the 75th anniversary of the military alliance, which…
Continue Reading Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace
Associated Press The surgeon general has said there’s a loneliness epidemic in America. For many people, that includes a lack of friendships at…
Continue Reading A Kenyan court says 2022 shooting death of a Pakistani journalist by police in Nairobi was unlawful
Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Kenyan court has ruled that the 2022 shooting death of a Pakistani journalist by police in Nairobi was unlawful…
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Missing 12-year-old Las Cruces boy found safe
Update (July 10, 2024): Las Cruces Police found Martinez. Officials tell ABC-7 that he is safe. They did not provide any other information. LAS…
Continue Reading Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
AP Business Writers Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Bloomberg…
Continue Reading King Arthur Baking’s CEO on keeping America’s oldest flour company in the mix
AP Business Writer America’s oldest flour company opened in 1790, when George Washington was president. But little could have prepared King Arthur…
Continue Reading CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the world
Associated Press As Hurricane Beryl batters Texas and extreme heat blankets much of the U.S. South and West, the world is set for another week of…
Continue Reading Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here’s a breakdown of extreme weather terms
Associated Press Hurricane Beryl is barreling through Texas Monday after devastating parts of Mexico and the Caribbean. The storm regained hurricane…
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ABC-7 First Alert: A little cooler for your Monday, with potential for gusty winds
UPDATE: The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the gusty winds expected tonight along with the elevated rain chances…
Continue Reading Nearly 1 million customers without power in Texas as Hurricane Beryl lashes Houston with heavy rains, powerful winds
HOUSTON (AP) — Nearly 1 million customers without power in Texas as Hurricane Beryl lashes Houston with heavy rains, powerful…
Continue Reading Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Associated Press Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education…
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Mounjaro leads to significantly more weight loss than Ozempic, study suggests
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — People taking tirzepatide injections lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss…
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