By Max Saltman, Betsy Klein and David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump Friday that his nation will retaliate against the United States with tariffs of its own if Trump presses forward with his promised levies – potentially escalating what is already developing into an ugly and damaging
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By Cate Cauguiran Click here for updates on this story ELGIN, Ill. (WLS) — Skeletal human remains found inside a car pulled from the Fox River linked to a decades-old cold case have now been identified, the Kane County Coroner said Thursday. The body was confirmed to be that of missing Elgin woman Karen Schepers.
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Hillsborough Disaster, a 1989 tragedy at a British soccer stadium. Overcrowding in the stands led to the deaths of 97 fans in a crush. Another 162 were hospitalized with injuries. It was the worst sports disaster in British history, according to the BBC. Facts
Continue Reading By Peter Katz Click here for updates on this story Washington DC (westfaironline.com) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York sounded an alarm bell about Social Security during a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on March 27. He urged his Republican colleagues in the Senate to join in opposing what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff deputies found a man with multiple injuries near Los Mochis Avenue and Doniphan Drive at 6:43 AM today. The deputies were called out on a welfare check and found the man, who they then rushed to UMC. Major Crimes Unit investigators are now looking into how the
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Por Ivonne Valdés, CNN en Español La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, reiteró este viernes su rechazo a los aranceles anunciados por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre los vehículos y autopartes importados, y afirmó que México buscará fortalecer el tratado comercial entre ambos países y Canadá (T-MEC) para competir con otras regiones del mundo,
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is extending his efforts to influence American cultural and artistic institutions to the Smithsonian Institution – a sprawling organization that encompasses the National Zoo and a collection of museums that anchor tourism in the nation’s capital. In an executive order signed Thursday night, Trump put Vice
Continue Reading By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Paleontologists have discovered a newly identified fish species in Australia so well-preserved that they could determine its last meal — dating back up to 16 million years to the Miocene Epoch. Researchers unearthed the fossilized freshwater fish, named Ferruaspis brocksi, at the McGraths Flat site in central New South
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By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Academy Award-nominated “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo reflected on the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community at this time while accepting an honor at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday night. Erivo, who was presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for “making a significant difference in raising visibility and promoting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A CBP Agriculture Canine named Harlee found 22 large rolls of prohibited pork bologna that an American man was trying to illegally bring into the U.S. Courtesy: CBP “Pork products have the potential to introduce foreign animal diseases to the U.S. which can have a devastating impact to the U.S.
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By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — You’re scrolling through your phone when you stumble upon the next viral trend: an influencer claiming that following their incredibly strict diet will help you achieve their jaw-dropping physique. Or you see a fresh-faced runner swearing you can run a marathon without any training — just like they did.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Buying a new car and getting your car fixed could get a bit pricier due to President Trump’s auto tariffs. On Wednesday, Trump said he is imposing 25% tariffs on car parts coming into the US, in addition to fully assembled vehicles. The tariffs on the vehicles are set to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These continue to be challenging times for El Paso’s big three school districts – El Paso, Ysleta and Canutillo. Each are facing declining enrollment, rising costs due to inflation, student funding from the state that hasn’t increased since 2019, and multi-million dollar budget deficits. This week on ABC-7 Xtra Sunday,
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in collaboration with the Department of Defense’s Joint Task Force Southern Border, will discuss the operational capabilities of the M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicles, also known as Strykers. These Strykers were recently deployed at the El Paso and Big Bend Sectors. “It is
Continue Reading By Sean Lyngaas and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The State Department on Friday formally notified Congress it is effectively dissolving the US Agency for International Development and moving some of its functions under the department. The reorganization will be done by July 1, the State Department said, sounding a death knell for USAID, a
Continue Reading Por Alejandra Jaramillo y Alayna Treene, CNN El presidente Donald Trump se reunirá con su par de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, este fin de semana en Florida, según informó la Casa Blanca a CNN. Se espera que ambos líderes se reúnan el sábado en Mar-a-Lago. Según un funcionario de la Casa Blanca, el presidente latinoamericano también
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — “You Better Run,” not walk, to check this one out. That’s the title of the latest single from Something Out West, a country music duo with actor Chet Hanks and his friend, Drew Arthur. The music video for the song features Hanks recreating scenes from his father Tom
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Knight Team Cheer team has plenty to celebrate. The Borderland cheer team was recently named triple-crown champions, meaning the team placed first place at three different national competitions. The team traveled to Colorado, Atlanta, Dallas and Florida as they competed against teams from across the country. Emily Canava, the cheerleading
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Update (April 1, 2025): The Big El Paso Fair will be closed tonight due to the strong winds and blowing dust. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight the Big El Paso Fair opens its doors with a circus, magic show, rides and a brand new carnival. The fair opens tonight at 5PM at Ascarate Park,
Continue Reading By Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police believe a man’s fight and frustration to obtain refugee status led him to murder the man trying to help him in southwest Houston. Like the suspect, the victim was also from Afghanistan. He lost both of his legs working for
Continue Reading By Alaa Elassar, Yon Pomrenze and Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — A Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for nearly two decades and subjecting him to starvation and relentless abuse pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges including assault, kidnapping and cruelty. Superior Court Judge Joseph Schwartz denied the state prosecutor’s request to place
Continue Reading By Morgan Rimmer and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell sharply criticized the Trump administration’s Ukraine policy and pivot toward isolationism Thursday night, accusing President Donald Trump’s advisers of showing “their embarrassing naivete” in dealings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. McConnell, a staunch supporter of Ukraine who delivered remarks while
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Former Barcelona and Brazil soccer player Dani Alves has won his appeal against a rape conviction, with a Spanish court overturning the ruling on Friday. Alves was found guilty in February 2024 of sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub bathroom and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
Continue Reading By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — On March 10, Dr. Nisha Acharya got a letter from the National Institutes of Health terminating her grant to study the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine recommended for all adults 50 and older in the US. The grant was canceled after a change in NIH policy to not
Continue Reading Por John Towfighi y Matthew Kaufman, CNN Los aranceles del presidente Donald Trump podrían disparar el precio de los coches nuevos. Pero arreglar el coche que ya tienes probablemente será más costoso, también. Trump dijo el miércoles que impondrá aranceles del 25% sobre las piezas de automóviles que entran en EE.UU., además de a los
Continue Reading Por Federico Clarat, CNN en Español Jorge Vizioli, CEO de Kacemaster, habló en CNN Economía con Julieta Tarrés sobre la situación de la industria argentina, las dificultades por la liberación de importaciones y la cuestión impositiva, entre otros puntos. En CNN Radio, Vizioli se refirió a las dificultades que deben atravesar las industrias locales para
Continue Reading By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Olympic skier Berkin Usta and his father have died in a fire which broke out at a hotel resort, the Turkish sports minister confirmed on social media Thursday. Usta, 24, and his father – who was the president of the Turkish Ski and Snowboard Teachers Association and a former
Continue Reading Por Chris Isidore y Juliana Liu, CNN Los reguladores antimonopolio chinos investigan el acuerdo de un consorcio estadounidense para dos puertos en la zona del canal de Panamá, lo que ha retrasado el cierre del acuerdo, previsto inicialmente para la próxima semana. El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, ha afirmado erróneamente que China controla el
Continue Reading Update: The road is now back open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gas crews are responding to a gas leak at Executive and North Mesa. That is according to an El Paso Fire Department spokesperson. The spokesperson said that construction crews hit a line. The road is now closed. An ABC-7 crew smelled the
Continue Reading By DeNeeka Hill Click here for updates on this story ROCKLIN, Calif. (KCRA) — A life-changing moment happened at the Rocklin Mini Mart, where a winning Powerball ticket worth an astonishing $5.7 million was sold. While the lucky winner has yet to claim their prize, excitement is buzzing in the community as people flock to
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