Andrew J. Polk, assignment editor / reporter
Andrew J. Polk was born in Washington, D.C. but grew up in El Paso, TX. From an early age, he had a strong interest in local history and media…
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2 horses ran onto a Los Angeles freeway and were struck, killed by passing vehicles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two horses were struck and killed by passing vehicles after they ran onto a Los Angeles freeway. That is according to the…
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NMSU soccer welcomes 10 new student-athletes
(Courtesy: NMSU Athletics) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State Soccer welcomes 10 new Student-Athletes to their roster as the 2024 season inches closer…
Continue Reading Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade will…
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New Zealand tourist killed in robbery attempt at Southern California mall
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The victim of a botched robbery attempt at an upscale mall south of Los Angeles has been identified as a woman…
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ABC-7 StormTrack weather – Hot and muggy with isolated storms
An isolated storm is possible tonight but most of us will stay dry after some good rains pummeled the area Tuesday. Temps stayed cooler today due to…
Continue Reading Life and death in Gaza’s ‘safe zone’ where food is scarce and Israel strikes without warning
Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike slammed into a residential building next to the main medical center in…
Continue Reading Mexico evacuates even sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Associated Press CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Stung by past failures to prepare for hurricanes, the Mexican government is evacuating even sea turtle eggs…
Continue Reading House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court’s immunity decision
AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme…
Continue Reading Judge temporarily blocks Biden administration’s restoration of transgender health protections
AP Health Writer JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A federal district court judge has temporarily halted parts of a nondiscrimination rule that would…
Continue Reading Italian Air Force precision team flies over Vegas Strip, headed to July 4 in Los Angeles area
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Italian Air force precision demonstration team made a colorful green, white and red flight over the Las Vegas Strip on…
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43 migrants allegedly involved in March border incident removed from U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials confirm to ABC-7 that 43 of the more than 200 undocumented migrants involved…
Continue Reading As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Associated Press A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields…
Continue Reading Clyburn’s discussion of a ‘mini-primary’ fuels more talk of whether Biden should end his campaign
AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jim Clyburn is often credited as the man who delivered the presidency to Joe Biden with a pivotal…
Continue Reading US asks Haiti to prioritize electoral council amid gang violence and a humanitarian crisis
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. officials have asked Haiti’s prime minister to prioritize the establishment of an electoral…
Continue Reading Here’s how Harris could take over Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out and she runs for president
Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris has been one of President Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders following his shaky performance in last…
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Biden tries but fails to turn back rising tide threatening to swamp his reelection bid
CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — No president has ever needed a public holiday like Joe Biden needs July 4. Biden is battling…
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South Fork Fire caused by lightning, investigators say
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Investigators say lightning caused the South Fork Fire, which burned thousands of acres in and around Ruidoso. “The…
Continue Reading Man tells jury he found body but had no role in fatal attack on Detroit synagogue leader
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — A man accused of killing a Detroit synagogue leader during a violent overnight encounter denied any role in her…
Continue Reading Money issues may sink proposed New Jersey branch of acclaimed Paris museum. Mayor blames politics
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned…
Continue Reading 2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange…
Continue Reading Why was it a surprise? Biden’s debate problems leave some wondering if the press missed the story
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Did the media covering President Biden miss a story that was right in front of them? That’s a question being…
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New Mexico DOJ issues cease-and-desist notices to Roswell hotels accused of price gouging Ruidoso wildfire victims
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice sent cease-and-desist notices to several Roswell hotels accused of price gouging…
Continue Reading Emma Navarro’s mental notes help her beat former No. 1 Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon
AP Tennis Writer LONDON (AP) — Emma Navarro has eliminated former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in Wimbledon’s third round. The 19th-seeded Navarro won…
Continue Reading Bob Menendez says he didn’t testify because prosecution failed to prove its bribery case against him
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The defense for Sen. Bob Menendez has rested without the New Jersey Democrat testifying at his New York bribery…
Continue Reading At debate, Biden meant to say he had beaten ‘big pharma,’ not Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At least one mystery about President Joe Biden’s often convoluted answers during the presidential debate has…
Continue Reading Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?
Associated Press Organizers in Arizona and Nebraska turned in more than enough signatures Wednesday to put abortion-related ballot questions before…
Continue Reading Colorado dairy worker tests positive for bird flu, fourth person linked to outbreak
AP Health Writer A fourth farm worker has been infected with bird flu in the growing outbreak linked to dairy cows, health officials reported…
Continue Reading Los Angeles to pay $21M to settle claims over botched fireworks detonation by police 3 years ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will pay more than $21 million to settle claims by residents of a neighborhood where police bungled the detonation…
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Firework safety tips for your pets this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sound of fireworks will ring in Independence Day with booms, pops, and crackles, while we know to expect the loud sounds…
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