Crews battle southern New Jersey forest fire that has burned hundreds of acres
TABERNACLE, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving forest fire has burned several hundred acres in southern New Jersey. The blaze in the Wharton State Forest…
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Famous competitive eater Joey Chestnut wins Ft. Bliss hot dog challenge
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Nationally-renowned competitive eater Joey Chestnut took on Fort Bliss soldiers in a hotdog-eating contest this July…
Continue Reading Bomb squad investigates briefcase found outside in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a suspicious item at the GECU at 12598 Rojas in Far East El Paso…
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Las Cruces police detain suspect in aggravated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police responded to an aggravated assault at Lester and Taylor at 9 AM today. The assault call led to a “surround…
Continue Reading Dehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by California firefighters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An animal rescue center says a dehydrated coyote pup rescued by California firefighters has died. A spokesperson for the…
Continue Reading Former reporter settles part of her lawsuit over a police raid on a Kansas newspaper for $235,000
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former reporter for a weekly Kansas newspaper has agreed to accept $235,000 to settle part of her federal…
Continue Reading Citing Supreme Court immunity ruling, Trump’s lawyers seek to freeze the classified documents case
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to freeze the classified documents case against him in light of a Supreme…
Continue Reading Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett shows an independence from majority view in recent opinions
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett has been a firm member of the conservative Supreme Court supermajority she cemented four years…
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Eastern Wisconsin community evacuated after floodwaters breach dam
MANAWA, Wis. (AP) — A dam in an eastern Wisconsin community has been breached, prompting people living downriver to be evacuated. The National…
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El Paso detailer selected for elite Air Force One restoration team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Aguilar, founder of Revive Auto Solutions, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious 2024 Air Force One…
Continue Reading Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters have made progress against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage…
Continue Reading How Labour beat the Conservatives in Britain after 14 years, by the numbers
LONDON (AP) — Great Britain’s Labour Party has defeated the Conservatives in a historic parliamentary election. Here’s a breakdown of the…
Continue Reading Biden assails Project 2025, a plan to transform government, and Trump’s claim to be unaware of it
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump claims he knows nothing about a plan for a massive overhaul of the federal government…
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Texas officials urge coastal residents to prepare for Beryl as the storm moves toward the Gulf of Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials urge coastal residents to prepare for Beryl as the storm moves toward the Gulf of…
Continue Reading Biden cancels speech at teachers union convention in Philadelphia after union staff goes on strike
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden has canceled a planned speech in Philadelphia at the annual conference of the National Education…
Continue Reading Brad Pitt movie about Formula 1 will simply be called ‘F1’
LONDON (AP) — Brad Pitt’s movie about Formula 1 coming to cinemas next year will simply be called “F1.” Seven-time world champion Lewis…
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Portion of razor wire placed by the State of Texas removed from the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, several Juárez media outlets reported that a portion of the razor wire placed by the Texas National Guard was…
Continue Reading Special adviser to Syrian President Assad dies following car crash under unclear circumstances
DAMASCUS (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad’s office says a close adviser to Assad has died following a car accident that left her…
Continue Reading 2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Police say two people were killed and three others injured in Independence Day violence in a…
Continue Reading A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades and advanced…
Continue Reading Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
Associated Press Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota. Emergency officials say…
Continue Reading Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz comes back to beat Frances Tiafoe in the third round
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has come back to eliminate Frances Tiafoe 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 to…
Continue Reading Q&A: Ahead of orchestral tour, Beck says listening to classical music is a ‘spiritual’ experience
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s been 30 years since Beck released his breakout lo-fi anthem “Loser.” In the time since the song and…
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Several injured by fireworks shot into a crowd at an Independence Day show at BYU
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji and Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — What was supposed to be a night of celebrating America’s independence was paused…
Continue Reading Air travel is getting worse. That’s what passengers are telling the US government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air travel is getting more miserable. That’s the verdict from travelers, based on the number of them who file complaints with…
Continue Reading Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes were among the celebrities watching Carlos Alcaraz play Frances Tiafoe in…
Continue Reading Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump,…
Continue Reading What to stream this week: ‘Descendants,’ Megan Moroney, ‘Sunny’ and new HARDY album
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Megan Moroney’s sophomore album ”“Am I Okay?,” the fourth movie in the…
Continue Reading How Texas is still investigating migrant aid groups on the border after a judge’s scathing order
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Texas is widening investigations into aid organizations along the U.S.-Mexico border over claims that…
Continue Reading July Fourth violence nationwide kills at least 33, Chicago ‘in state of grief,’ mayor says
Associated Press Shootings and other violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend have left at least 33 people dead, including 11 in Chicago,…
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