Month: October 2024
Nicaragua rompe relaciones diplomáticas con Israel por su guerra en Gaza
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — La vicepresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, informó este viernes que su país rompe elaciones diplomáticas con Israel por su guerra en Gaza. Murillo señaló que la Asamblea Nacional realizó este viernes una sesión especial de solidaridad con el pueblo palestino, donde el parlamento exhortó al gobierno a valorar esa medida
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El Paso events: ‘Brews & News,’ Chalk the Block, Amigo Airsho
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. ‘Brews & News’ at Aurellia’s Join the El Paso Matters team for “Brews & News” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Aurellia’s Bottle Shop and Brewhouse, 1620 Resler Drive. This kickoff event for El Paso Giving
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Appeals court maintains block on Alabama absentee ballot restrictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a portion of a new Alabama law limiting help with absentee ballot applications will remain blocked. The decision on Friday sides with voting rights groups who argued that it discriminated against voters who are blind, disabled or cannot read. A three-judge panel on the
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How to protect your Halloween decorations from thieves
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Porch pirates are starting to make their rounds this Halloween season. Videos circulating on social media, show a disturbing trend in El Paso that’s leaving people with damaged decorations, or none at all. Surveillance video posted on social media shows a man stealing a skull decoration from a lower valley home. The
Continue Reading TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
AP Business Writer TikTok has been aware that its design features are detrimental to its young users and that publicly touted tools aimed at limiting kids’ time on the site were largely ineffective. That’s according to internal documents and communications exposed in lawsuit filed by the state of Kentucky. The details are among redacted portions
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Illegal dumping in neighborhood reaches unseen levels; “It’s just sad to look at”
By Andrea Nakano Click here for updates on this story EAST OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — The amount of illegal dumping on an Oakland residential street has reached a level not previously seen and neighbors say the city is ignoring to their demands to correct the problem. On Thursday, an entire block of E Street between
Continue Reading Former CFO at Tom Girardi’s law firm admits to helping embezzle millions from clients
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story CALIFORNIA (KCAL, KCBS) — The former chief financial officer of Tom Girardi’s law firm pleaded guilty Friday to two federal counts of wire fraud, admitting to helping the now-disbarred attorney embezzle tens of millions of dollars from clients. Christopher Kazuo Kamon, 51, was living in
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Kayla Thornton represents El Paso during the 2024 WNBA Finals
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—She graduated from Irvin High School and went on to play hoops at the Don Haskins Center under a beloved coach. Now, she’s part of the New York Liberty and is playing in the WNBA finals. Kayla Thornton played all four years for UTEP under the watchful guidance of women’s basketball coach
Continue Reading Morocco’s King lauds new allies in Western Sahara dispute after European court ruling
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The disputed Western Sahara remains the driving force behind Morocco’s foreign policy, King Mohammed VI said in a rare speech on Friday. The decades-long conflict over the northwest African territory has long been a key priority for Morocco and influenced its relations with its potential and existing allies. In
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El Paso city council candidates spend more than $150,000 across six races
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The most recent campaign finance documents for El Paso’s city council election shows that more than $150,000 has been spent since July by the campaigns for the six seats up for grabs this November. According to the reports required to be filed 30 days out from the November 5 election,
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Texas man held in Las Vegas in deadly 2020 Nevada-Arizona shooting rampage pleads guilty
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of three suspects jailed in Las Vegas following a deadly two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020, including the killing of a man at a convenience store in southern Nevada and a shootout with authorities in northwestern Arizona, has pleaded guilty. Christopher McDonnell, 32, entered his pleas Thursday to
Continue Reading Texas man held in Las Vegas in deadly 2020 Nevada-Arizona shooting rampage pleads guilty
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of three suspects jailed in Las Vegas following a deadly two-state shooting rampage on Thanksgiving 2020, including the killing of a man at a convenience store in southern Nevada and a shootout with authorities in northwestern Arizona, has pleaded guilty. Christopher McDonnell, 32, entered his pleas Thursday to
Continue Reading CHP investigates road rage shooting on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights
By Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story October 11, 2024 (LAPost.com) — Police continue to search for suspects Friday involved in a fatal car-to-car, road rage shooting on the 5 Freeway in the Boyle Heights area. “Preliminary investigation suggests a gold Cadillac sedan and possibly a dark colored Sport Utility Vehicle were
Continue Reading El TSJ de Venezuela ratifica la sentencia que validó la proclamación de Maduro como ganador de las elecciones
Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — La Sala Constitucional del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ) de Venezuela ratificó este viernes la controvertida sentencia de la Sala Electoral que en agosto validó la decisión del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de proclamar al presidente Nicolás Maduro ganador de las elecciones del 28 de julio. El fallo, publicado
Continue Reading US Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off the rolls in new lawsuit
Associated Press/Report for America RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit alleging that Virginia officials are violating federal election law by striking names from voter rolls within 90 days of the Nov. 5 election. It is the second lawsuit to be filed against Virginia over the state’s systematic program.
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ABC-7 at 4: Pedestrian Safety: Tips from TxDot El Paso to Prevent Pedestrian Crashes
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA-TV)-Fewer daylight hours can make the fall and winter months dangerous for pedestrians. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright sheds some light on how to be careful.
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: The race for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District – Vasquez & Herrell
Editor’s note: ABC-7 incorrectly said New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District has flipped between Democrats and Republicans for 22 years. The parties have alternated control of the district since 2018. ——————————————————————————————————– EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Second Congressional District in New Mexico serves the southern half of the state, including Las Cruces, Silver City, Alamogordo,
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Almost 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia reopens
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — A good stretch of the popular and winding Blue Ridge Parkway is now reopened for safe motoring and scenic fall viewing following Hurricane Helene. The parkway reopened on Friday from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, the National Park Service said in a news release. The entire parkway
Continue Reading Woman sues ex-boyfriend for sharing nude photos of her to co-workers
By Shelley Bortz Click here for updates on this story CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Washington County man is accused of sharing naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend during a meeting with hundreds of their co-workers. She is now suing him. “The damage to someone who has been the victim of this just can’t be
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Walmart shooter’s defense team files new motions, accuses state of violating right to counsel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The defense team for Patrick Crusius, the federally-convicted Walmart shooter, just filed two new motions in the state’s case against Crusius. ABC-7 obtained the newly-filed motions today. The first document is a notice to the court of “unique” violations by the state of Crusius’ right to counsel and a motion
Continue Reading NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
The NFL and its players association said Friday the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game. The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant
Continue Reading NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
The NFL and its players association said Friday the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game. The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant
Continue Reading Port Authority Police’s first female captain of Hispanic heritage hopes to open doors for others
By Jenna DeAngelis Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — A trailblazer in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department hopes to inspire others, as her promotion marks a first for the department. When Priscilla Sanchez-Gonzalez officially returns to work from maternity leave, “mother of three”
Continue Reading Video shows woman stealing money from child in the Bronx, hitting boy’s mother
By Alice Gainer Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — Video shows a woman stealing money from a child in the Bronx, then hitting his mother and walking away. It happened just before noon on Sept. 24 at Richard’s Fruit and Vegetables grocery store on Jerome Avenue. Security video from
Continue Reading Video shows woman stealing money from child in the Bronx, hitting boy’s mother
WLNY By Alice Gainer Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — Video shows a woman stealing money from a child in the Bronx, then hitting his mother and walking away. It happened just before noon on Sept. 24 at Richard’s Fruit and Vegetables grocery store on Jerome Avenue. Security video
Continue Reading NYC subway conductor stabbed by rider was weeks from retiring, says he “never saw a knife that big”
By Mark Prussin, Doug Williams Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — A New York City subway operator who was stabbed by a rider remains hospitalized days after getting attacked at a station in Brooklyn. Myran Pollack, an MTA conductor for more than 25 years, was critically injured at the
Continue Reading Audit of Arkansas governor’s security, travel records from State Police says no laws broken
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An audit of the Arkansas governor’s travel and security records that were shielded from public view has found no violations in how the money was spent. The report by Legislative Audit released Friday was the second part of an audit that initially focused on a $19,000 lectern purchased
Continue Reading Homeowners recovering after Hurricane Milton tornado destroys Palm Beach County neighborhood
By Peter D’Oench Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WFOR) — Beleaguered homeowners around Palm Beach Gardens are coping with some massive damage from a tornado that touched down on Wednesday. The National Weather Service said it was an EF-3 tornado with wind speeds of up to 140 miles per
Continue Reading Lawyer for news organizations presses Guantanamo judge to make public a plea deal for 9/11 accused
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A lawyer for news organizations has urged the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck with accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others. Attorney David Schulz told the military commission judge Friday that the public has a constitutional right to follow
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