El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — Christmas is just 2 days away, but many El Pasoans still have some gift shopping to do. If you’re still out there looking for some gifts and doing some last-minute shopping, you may still find some great deals. The National Retail Federation defines the holiday season as Nov.1st through Dec.31st. They predict holiday spending in the U.S. will
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Justin Baldoni’s “Man Enough” podcast co-host Liz Plank announced she’s stepping away from the show after actress Blake Lively accused the actor and director of sexual harassment and a smear campaign in a civil rights complaint last week. Plank shared the news in a statement posted to her Instagram
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twenty-two migrants were discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents in an El Paso house on December 16, according to U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens. Chief Owens said in a post on the platform X that the migrants were being housed in “poor condition” after agents received information that the
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Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy. The visit led by Robert Petit, head of the International, Impartial
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Por Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Cuando la telenovela “Jane the Virgin”, llegó a su fin en 2019, Justin Baldoni, el actor que formó parte del triángulo amoroso que impulsó la serie, esperaba un futuro brillante, reforzado por las lecciones que dijo haber aprendido en la pantalla y fuera de ella. “Lo interesante del camino de Rafael
Continue Reading DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence because of a left heel contusion with 27 points on Monday night in the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The All-Star guard judged the performance “OK.” “Nothing really special,” added Doncic, who also had seven rebounds and seven assists playing 30
Continue Reading Por Meg Tirrell, CNN La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos aprobó el lunes una versión genérica del medicamento GLP-1 inyectable diario liraglutida para personas con diabetes tipo 2, lo que abre la puerta para que opciones de menor precio lleguen al mercado y ayuden a abordar la escasez. La liraglutida, que se
Continue Reading Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Gov.-elect Josh Stein have filed another lawsuit against a GOP-inspired law that strips away powers from several incoming Democratic state leaders. The newest suit filed Monday focuses on a key provision in the law that moves state election board appointment powers from the governor
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By Kelly Murray, CNN (CNN) — A life-altering payday will soon be in store for one lucky New Jersey Lottery winner. The winner of a $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot has finally come forward to claim their staggering windfall nearly nine months since the ticket was drawn, according to a New Jersey Lottery press release.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at tsunamis. Tsunamis are formed by a displacement of water – a landslide, earthquake, volcanic eruption, or slippage of the boundary between two of the earth’s tectonic plates – slabs of rock 50 to 650 feet (15 to 200 meters) thick that carry the Earth’s continents
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By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be entertaining an American territorial expansion that, if he’s serious, would rival the Louisiana Purchase or the deal that netted Alaska from Russia. In the past week, he’s taunted Canadian officials by suggesting the US could absorb its northern neighbor and make it the
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. Mpox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus originated in Africa and
Continue Reading Por Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann y Katie Bo Lillis, CNN El número de militares estadounidenses en Siria aumentó regularmente más de lo que el Pentágono reveló públicamente desde al menos 2020, y en los últimos meses incrementó a más del doble de los aproximadamente 900 soldados que Estados Unidos ha señalado durante mucho tiempo que
Continue Reading Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A triptych of criminal charges paints a searing, sometimes disparate portrait of the man accused of ambushing and killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Filed separately in state courts in New York and Pennsylvania and a federal court in Manhattan and totaling 20 counts, the charges brand Luigi Mangione as
Continue Reading FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas is having “unforeseen health challenges” that have worsened in the final months of her more than two decades in Congress, a statement from her office said Monday. Granger, 81, has not cast a vote in Washington since July. In a statement provided
Continue Reading FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Kay Granger of Texas is having “unforeseen health challenges” that have worsened in the final months of her more than two decades in Congress, a statement from her office said Monday. Granger, 81, has not cast a vote in Washington since July. In a statement provided
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By Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — After more than a decade in the dark, a holiday staple has returned to Pasadena for a new generation of families. The old school display, which was put together by George Courville at his home on Monte Vista Street, was
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Dennis Hastert, former Republican speaker of the House. Hastert was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case that revealed he was being accused of sexually abusing young boys while he was a teacher in Illinois.PersonalBirth date: January 2,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department will increase traffic enforcement during Christmas and New Year after receiving a grant from the TXDOT Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). According to the City of El Paso, EPPD officers will be on the lookout for all traffic violations but will have a focus on
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Sudan’s former leader, Omar al-Bashir. Personal Birth date: January 1, 1944 Birth place: Hosh Bannaga, Sudan Birth name: Omar Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir Father: Name unavailable publicly Mother: Name unavailable publicly Marriages: Fatima Khalid; Widad Babiker Omer Education: Sudan Military Academy, 1966 Military service:
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros welcomed first baseman Christian Walker to the team Monday, in one of two moves that almost certainly marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. Walker signed a $60 million, three-year contract that will pay him $20 million annually just more than a week after the
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was hospitalized in the “afternoon for testing and observation,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he
Continue Reading Por Jeff Zeleny, CNN El expresidente de Estados Unidos Bill Clinton fue ingresado este lunes por la tarde en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Georgetown en la ciudad de Washington, donde está siendo sometido a pruebas y observación después de desarrollar fiebre, dijo su portavoz a CNN. “El presidente está bien”, dijo Angel
Continue Reading AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are facing their latest lobbyists — online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress. The company wants lawmakers to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or face a ban
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas
Continue Reading FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks found that elements of the law are unconstitutional. “I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal,” Arkansas
Continue Reading By Amy O’Kruk, CNN (CNN) — La Niña is present again this winter, which can have significant impacts on winter weather around the United States. La Niña, a natural ocean and weather pattern in the tropical Pacific, causes colder and stormier than average conditions across the northern US and warmer, drier and less stormy conditions
Continue Reading Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español Una jueza constitucional dejó sin efecto este lunes la resolución administrativa que suspendía por 150 días a la vicepresidenta de Ecuador, Verónica Abad, en un fallo que dispuso además una disculpa pública. La jueza Nubia Vera acogió una acción planteada por la vicepresidencia para levantar una sanción administrativa
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Some patients want to take a pause on their diabetes or weight-loss drugs during the holidays. This is what
Continue Reading CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Some patients want to take a pause on their diabetes or weight-loss drugs during the holidays. This is
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