Update: A 1st Armored Division spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement. “Sgt. Coreydon Stepaniak is a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the 1st Armored Division. He joined the Army April 5, 2011. He’s been assigned to Fort Bliss since 2018. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
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Update (October 9, 2024): A federal judge sentenced Fowler today to three years of supervised probation and a $1,000 fine for Communicating Interstate Threats. The plea agreement comes after Fowler was arrested for allegedly making a racist rant on DA Byer’s voicemail. “DA Byers noted in his remarks to the court that it seemed ironic
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CNN By Stephanie Busari, Lauren Kent, Nimi Princewill and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill, backing down in the face of mass protests that swept the country and reportedly left at least 23 people dead. “Having reflected on the continuing conversation
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KRDO, U.S. ARMY, CNN By Brynn Carman Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — From combat to the shooting range, U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class John Joss is most at home when carrying a gun. He’s a current national record holder and has a good track record competing in France,
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso County Commissioners Court proclaimed a resolution to designate this week as National Spanish Spelling Bee Week in the city in connection with the NSSB, which will be in El Paso, Texas. The competition brings together young scholars nationwide, showcasing their cross-linguistic skills and abilities. Students from grades 4th to
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)—The World Health Organization has declared heavy diesel truck pollution a lung cancer-causing carcinogen. The ultrafine particles emitted by diesel trucks may be lethal and not only exacerbate existing conditions but also contribute to the development of several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. According to the EPA EJ Index,
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CNN By John Fritze and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Of immediate significance,
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Associated Press SACATON, Arizona (AP) — Stephen Roe Lewis grew up seeing stacks of legal briefs at the dinner table — often, about his tribe’s water. His father, the late Rodney Lewis, was general counsel for the Gila River Indian Community and fought for the tribe’s rights to water in the Southwest, eventually securing in
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JUN 24 15:21 ET Updated: 26 JUN 24 07:23 ET By Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is pardoning US veterans who were convicted by the military over a 60-year period under a military law that banned gay sex, three US officials told CNN. In a statement on Wednesday,
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Originally Published: 25 JUN 24 16:18 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s on-field embrace at the Super Bowl earlier this year looked like the stuff of rom-com magic. And now, it’s becoming just that. Well… sort of. The Hallmark Channel, along with the NFL, Skydance Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs –
Continue Reading CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
Continue Reading CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today temperatures are climbing and rain chances elevating. A heat advisory is in effect today for El Paso, Las Cruces, Chaparral, portions of Sierra Blanca and Fort Hancock. The heat advisory will extend into your Thursday morning morning at 6:00
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Many Ruidoso homeowners are now facing the harsh reality of significant property loss and understanding the insurance claims process is crucial for those affected. Local insurance agent, Ernesto Gonzalez spoke to ABC-7 and emphasized the importance of filing insurance claims as quickly as possible. He says this is the primary step
Continue Reading CNN By Mohammad Al Sawalhi, Tareq El Helou, Abeer Salman, Sana Noor Haq, Paula Hancocks, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Avery Schmitz and Florence Davey-Attlee, CNN (CNN) — Bullet holes fleck the bloodstained walls of the Miqdad family home, in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza. CNN footage from the house shows a cream teddy bear perched on a white
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CNN By Scott McLean and Umut Sevdi Tangor, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Levi’s is a global brand that says it has always stood up for “what’s right.” But its claim to be an ethical company is now in question following the release of a report from an independent labor monitoring group. Critics accuse Levi’s (LEVI)
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Rocket Loans analyzed the use of personal loans throughout the country to find out how they are being used and where they are most popular.
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With more personalized services available than ever, hampr analyzes the ways in which technology is revolutionizing household management
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Charlie Health reports that marijuana use has doubled in the past decade, examines how this trend affects mental health, and offers tips for coping.
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Next Insurance compiled a list of the fastest-growing industries to explore for career opportunities using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and research firms.
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A rise in low-cost carriers means more people pay baggage fees. Tile explored this change using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland this week. You can visit one of five cooling centers throughout the city from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, cooling centers are open
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District adopted a $542 million budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, effective next Monday, July 1st, 2024. Teacher pay raises for the next fiscal were not included in the budget. El Paso ISD says teachers were given a 7% pay raise in 2022,
Continue Reading CNN By Jessie Yeung, Mike Valerio and Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Beside a desk scattered with soldering pieces, loose wires and electronic parts, Choi’s computer screen tracks wind conditions and the GPS location of some unlikely parcels: massive “smart” balloons he has sent floating into North Korea. From a small apartment
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Cup or cone? To get the scoop on all things ice cream, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated ice cream shops in El Paso using data from Yelp.
Continue Reading JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Fuerzas Amigas 2024, a binational disaster responseexercise between the U.S. and Mexico, is being conducted June 24-28, 2024, in Ciudad Juárez,Mexico. Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) serves as the lead command elementof U.S. forces as they train alongside Mexican Armed Forces and interagency partners.This is an annual exercise and is
Continue ReadingUPDATE: At 8:44 p.m., El Paso Fire Department announced on their X account that no other bodies were found after an “exhaustive search.” El Paso Fire crews found three bodies in total. The scene has been turned over to local law enforcement. UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department has corrected previously reported numbers and confirmed that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It is hot out there and everyone can be at risk in the heat. Kids can still have fun in the sun as long as grown ups follow safety guidelines. ABC-7 spoke with Blanca I. Garcia, M.D., a pediatrician at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso. Doctor Garcia says you should make sure kids are staying hydrated by drinking water. She says
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Downshift Breweries Company is located in the heart of the Village of Ruidoso. One of the owners, James Rupley, is a proud native of El Paso and a graduate of Eastwood High School. His business has remained partially open over the last week to help service first responders and others in this
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