Travel isn’t dead. It’s just taking a vacation
Analysis by Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — CEOs of many of the biggest hotel and travel companies are coming off a bit like…
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Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch
By Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden has prepared for major speeches throughout his presidency…
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SpaceX is about to send four people on a wild — and risky — mission into the radiation belts. Here’s what to know
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — When billionaire Jared Isaacman self-funded a mission to orbit Earth in 2021, the project was billed as a…
Continue Reading Democrats to highlight threat to democracy they say Trump poses, giving speaking roles to January 6 committee lawmakers
By MJ Lee and Donald Judd, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Democrats gathered in Chicago this week for their national convention will highlight the threat…
Continue Reading UN says a record number of aid workers were killed in 2023 and this year may be even higher
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says that a record number of aid workers were killed in conflicts around the world last…
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Cause of East El Paso apartment fire still under investigation
Update (August 23, 2024): A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department says the American Red Cross is still helping the 20 displaced residents. The…
Continue ReadingLa misión para limpiar uno de los ríos más contaminados de Centroamérica
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — En la desembocadura del Motagua, el río más largo de Guatemala, 40 millones de libras (18 millones de kilogramos) de…
Continue Reading What to watch for at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
By Gregory Krieg and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are primed to celebrate their Kamala Harris-inspired renaissance in Chicago this…
Continue Reading Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily
Associated Press PORTICELLO, Sicily (AP) — British tech magnate Mike Lynch and several other people are missing after their luxury superyacht sank…
Continue Reading Blinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
By Jennifer Hansler, Alex Marquardt and Michael Conte, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that…
Continue Reading Multiple suspects open fire in Baltimore mass shooting, leaving 1 dead and 7 injured
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Jillian Sykes and Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — A gathering in east Baltimore burst into chaos Sunday night as multiple…
Continue Reading The mission to clean up one of Central America’s most polluted rivers
Story by Katie Guenthner; video by John Lewis, CNN (CNN) — At the mouth of the Motagua, Guatemala’s longest river, 40 million pounds (18…
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Japanese shrine that honors war dead, including convicted war criminals, is vandalized again
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals, has…
Continue ReadingBlinken destaca el “momento decisivo” para el alto el fuego y el acuerdo sobre los rehenes en su reunión con el presidente de Israel
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — El impulso para finalizar un alto el fuego y un acuerdo sobre rehenes en Gaza ha llegado a un “momento decisivo”,…
Continue Reading Aces coach Becky Hammon again disputes Dearica Hamby’s claims of mistreatment during pregnancy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon again disputed former Aces player Dearica Hamby’s claim the Aces mistreated her and traded her…
Continue Reading Indian doctors demand tougher laws after a colleague was raped and killed at a hospital
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of doctors protested near India’s Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect health care workers…
Continue ReadingLuna azul de agosto: qué es, por qué es única, cuándo y cómo ver la superluna
Sofía Barruti (CNN) — Agosto sigue siendo un mes apasionante para los observadores del cielo. Poco después del pico de la lluvia de meteoros…
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Las Cruces prepares for rival game against Mayfield in first game of the 2024 season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in history the Las Cruces Bulldogs will face its rival the Mayfield Trojans in the first game of the…
Continue Reading Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king’s signature on Yemen war decree
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Continue Reading 1 Israeli Arab killed and 2 wounded in a shooting on a street in Istanbul
ISTANBUL (AP) — Authorities in Turkey say one Israeli Arab was shot to death and two were wounded as they sat in a car on an Istanbul street.…
Continue Reading Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same
AP Diplomatic Writer TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge…
Continue Reading 2 Russians rescued, 1 missing after a mass of ice hits a climbing team on a Pakistan peak
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani army helicopter has rescued two Russians while one is missing after their team was hit by a pile of ice on a…
Continue Reading Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Democratic National Convention on its…
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Four players inducted into El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four athletes were inducted into the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024. They had a three-day celebration and it…
Continue Reading When and how to see the rare super blue moon
By Riane Lumer, CNN (CNN) — August continues to be an exciting month for sky-gazers. Closely following the peak of the Perseid meteor shower…
Continue ReadingUn antiguo portaaviones soviético que funciona como atracción turística arde en una laguna en China
Sofía Barruti (CNN) –Un antiguo portaaviones soviético se incendió en un canal de agua cerca de Shanghai durante el fin de semana, el…
Continue Reading Old aircraft carrier, once part of mighty Soviet fleet, burns in Chinese lagoon
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A former Soviet aircraft carrier burned in a waterway near Shanghai over the weekend, the latest setback for the…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso holds annual white coat ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their 16th annual white coat ceremony Texas Tech Health El Paso welcomes 135 incoming medical students of the class of…
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All-Star coaches for annual 915 showcase revealed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The greater El Paso football showcase held a press conference Sunday morning at the County Coliseum to announce the two new…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street climbs to push its winning streak to 8 days, longest of the year
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Monday as Wall Street pulls closer to its record heights following its roller coaster of a…
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