Germany’s biggest industrial union seeks a 7% raise for millions of workers
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s biggest industrial union says it will seek a 7% pay increase for millions of workers in negotiations starting later this…
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The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process
By JOSH BOAK and FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could…
Continue Reading CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires
By The Associated Press Associated Press The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, with the South set to experience another heat…
Continue Reading Through connection to their land, Tarahumara runners are among Mexico’s most beloved champions
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press CHIHUAHUA, México (AP) — Miguel Lara was born to run. It’s in his blood, his people’s history and…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot and dry Monday, rain chances to come midweek with temperature drop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the hot and dry conditions throughout the Borderland! Today temperatures…
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Spaceport America Cup draws students from all over the world to the Borderland region
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Over 1,500 students and faculty from around the world are gathering in Southern New Mexico this week for the annual…
Continue Reading The war between Russia and Ukraine is set to grind on as a diplomatic conference packs little punch
By HANNA ARHIROVA and DASHA LITVINOVA KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are set to remain locked in battle for the foreseeable future after…
Continue Reading Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be…
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The British Army trains in Kenya. Many women say soldiers raped them and abandoned children they fathered
CNN By Larry Madowo, CNN Archer’s Post, Kenya (CNN) — Seventeen-year-old Marian Pannalossy cuts a striking figure wherever she goes in…
Continue Reading Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their…
Continue Reading Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea amid international concerns over their military cooperation
By TONG-HYUNG KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for a two-day visit starting…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 17: Extreme heat, Gaza, Marijuana pardons, Gun violence, Airline scare
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The countdown to the first 2024 presidential debate has begun. President Joe Biden and his predecessor,…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of June 17 to 21
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
Continue Reading Indian national charged with plotting the murder for hire of a Sikh activist is extradited to the US
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech authorities say an Indian national has been extradited to the United States to face charges of murder for hire and conspiracy…
Continue Reading Emhoff will speak at groundbreaking of the memorial for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband will deliver remarks at the…
Continue Reading Chinese and Philippine ship collision just the latest in a string of South China Sea confrontations
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping…
Continue Reading WFAA: Megachurch pastor admits past ‘inappropriate’ behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old
WFAA, GATEWAY CHURCH, CNN By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — Dallas-area megachurch pastor Robert Morris admitted to “inappropriate sexual…
Continue Reading A water war is looming between Mexico and the US. Neither side will win
CNN By Laura Paddison and Fidel Gutiérrez, CNN (CNN) — Tensions are rising in a border dispute between the United States and Mexico. But this…
Continue Reading Netanyahu dissolves influential war Cabinet after key partner bolted from government
By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the influential war Cabinet that has…
Continue Reading China keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China has kept a key lending rate unchanged despite signs of continued weakness in the…
Continue Reading Muslim pilgrims resume symbolic stoning of the devil as they wrap up Hajj pilgrimage in deadly heat
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslim pilgrims have used the early morning hours to perform the second day of the…
Continue Reading Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets the green light despite months of protests by farmers
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have given final approval to a major and long-awaited plan to better…
Continue Reading Biden’s campaign announces a $50 million advertising blitz highlighting Trump’s conviction
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is spending $50 million through the end of June, a…
Continue Reading Police temporarily detain 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans at Euro 2024
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Police say eight people were temporarily detained following a brawl between Serbia and England fans in Gelsenkirchen…
Continue Reading EU leaders break off talks on top job nominees without result
By ELLA JOYNER, LORNE COOK and SAMUEL PETRQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders have broken off talks without reaching final…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with…
Continue Reading The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court says the espionage trial in Russia of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will begin on June 26 and will be…
Continue Reading Passenger plane lands safely in New Zealand after a fire shuts down an engine
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s fire service says a passenger plane landed safely…
Continue Reading California firefighters gain ground against big wildfires after hot, windy weekend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters have increased containment of a large wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles after a weekend of explosive…
Continue Reading Tens of thousands of Marylanders receive pardons for marijuana convictions
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore ordered more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on…
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