Customs officers in Arizona seize largest amount of fentanyl pills in agency’s history
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers in Arizona said they recently made the single-largest bust of…
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Olympic moment of the day: Cindy Ngamba wins first ever medal for Refugee Olympic Team
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — The Olympic Games is bound up with questions of nationality, with crowds waving a kaleidoscopic collage of…
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Local lactation consultant supports mothers during Breastfeeding Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, mothers in El Paso are sharing their experiences and the…
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‘Charger hogs’ are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — Sometimes, technology doesn’t fulfill its promise. But, other times, it isn’t the tech that let’s you…
Continue Reading Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Belgium’s Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at…
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Democratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd District still close, could be headed for recount
PHOENIX (AP) — The Democratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District still remains too close to call and could be headed for a recount.…
Continue Reading Dueling Harris and Trump rallies in the same Atlanta arena showcase America’s deep divides
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Two rallies. Two Americas. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood in the same arena…
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Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine
By Kyle Feldscher and Issy Ronald, CNN Paris (CNN) — Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race on Monday and Switzerland has…
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Voices across the globe express concern over increasing arrests in Venezuela after disputed election
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Voices across the globe expressed concern Sunday over the growing number of arrests in Venezuela…
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What it means to have a ‘Black job’ in America
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — When former President Donald Trump last week reasserted his unsubstantiated claim that immigrants are “taking…
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Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced
By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 50 summer sports — including long-discontinued ones like motorboating and tug-of-war — have made…
Continue Reading American Scottie Scheffler turns in a remarkable 9-under final round to win Olympic golf gold
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Scottie Scheffler produced a remarkable final round to clinch gold in the men’s golf competition at the Paris…
Continue Reading With a $97M second weekend, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets a new high mark for R-rated films
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, not…
Continue Reading At least 30 killed in Israeli strike on two Gaza school shelters: Palestinian Civil Defense
By Kareem Khadder, Ibrahim Dahman, Eyad Kourdi, and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers in Gaza raced to dig victims from the rubble on…
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Ukraine confirms F-16s have arrived in country as Zelensky heralds ‘new chapter’ in fight against Russia
CNN By Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — The arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine marks “a new chapter” for the country’s Air Force,…
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Free family fun at Castner Range
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families can get into Castner Range for free for a limited time Sunday! Family Day at the national monument will take place…
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Breastfeeding Awareness Month: How local medical experts are educating the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and local moms got a chance to celebrate by learning more about breastfeeding with…
Continue Reading Son of a two-time Olympic champion, Mykolas Alekna will aim to carry on his father’s legacy in his own sport
By Martynas Ruseckas, CNN (CNN) — Following in your parents’ footsteps can be a daunting task: just ask Bronny James what it’s like to…
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Great Scottie! Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62
AP Golf Writer SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was a model of calm and greatness as he delivered the greatest closing…
Continue Reading Inside the scramble to save NASA’s half-billion-dollar, water-hunting moon rover
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A half-billion-dollar rover that could be crucial to US lunar ambitions sits fully assembled but in a state of…
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How Sherrod Brown is navigating Harris’ candidacy in GOP-leaning Ohio with Senate control at stake
CNN By Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN Brooklyn, Ohio (CNN) — For more on the high-stakes battle for control of the Senate, watch “Inside…
Continue Reading Man gets life sentence for killing his 3 young sons at their Ohio home
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in the shooting deaths of his three young sons at…
Continue Reading For female athletes of color, scrutiny around gender rules and identity is part of a long trend
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Overcome with emotion, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif left the ring in tears after a resounding victory this weekend.…
Continue Reading Tropical Storm Debby strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Florida
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it approached Florida on Sunday evening,…
Continue Reading Children at risk of dying in Sudan’s famine-hit Darfur as medical supplies are blocked, group says
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group says it was forced to ration malnutrition treatment for children in a famine-hit area in…
Continue Reading Boxer Cindy Ngamba becomes first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch an Olympic medal
Associated Press VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Boxer Cindy Ngamba made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to clinch…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
Associated Press SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE (AP) — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr…
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Opportunity Center for the Homeless and El Paso Chihuahuas team up for 11th Annual HomeRun for the Homeless 5k Run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Opportunity Center for the Homeless and the El Paso Chihuahuas teamed up on Saturday, August 3, for the 11th Annual…
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Etiquette experts weigh in: Should you have a say over a wedding you’re paying for?
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Summer and fall are popular times for weddings, and these celebrations can stir up a lot of drama.…
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Sierra Vista STEAM Academy receives national STEM recognition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sierra Vista STEAM Academy was awarded a national certificate for STEM excellence on Friday, August 2. This recognition in…
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