Month: August 2025
El Paso Zoo’s ‘well-mannered’ lion, Hodari, gets MRI at Hospitals of Providence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo’s 7-year-old lion Hodari is recovering from treatment for a “suspected spinal condition.” Hodari’s care team prepares for his MRI (Courtesy: City of El Paso) Hodari had been showing signs of mobility issues, lethargy, and tenderness while walking, so the zoo did a series of diagnostic tests,
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UTEP Volleyball Lands Four on CUSA Preseason Team; Weaver Named Preseason Player of the Year
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Kaya Weaver was named the 2025 Conference USA Preseason Player of the Year and headlined a league-best four Miners selected to the Preseason All-CUSA Team, the league announced Thursday. In addition, UTEP was picked to finish second in the 12-member conference, receiving four first-place votes in the preseason coaches poll.
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Comienza la AmeriCup 2025: guía del torneo más importante del año para el básquetbol de América
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Desde este viernes Nicaragua es sede del torneo de selecciones más importante del básquetbol de América: la AmeriCup, organizada por la FIBA, la federación internacional de este deporte. Será la vigésima edición de esta competencia, que en años anteriores también se conoció como el Campeonato FIBA Américas. Serán 10
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Crosstown Rivalry game kicks off Friday Night Lights in Las Cruces, New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The longtime rivalry matchup between the Las Cruces Bulldawgs and the Mayfield Trojans that’s existed since at least 1967 will kickoff Friday Night Lights in Las Cruces Friday, August 22nd at the Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Last season this duo played in the first game of
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Minnesota Democrats revoke endorsement of democratic socialist candidate for Minneapolis mayor
By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota Democratic committee on Thursday revoked the party’s endorsement of mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist challenging the incumbent Democratic mayor of Minneapolis. Fateh was the top delegate winner at Minneapolis’ Democratic Farmer-Labor Party convention last month. “After a thoughtful and transparent review of the challenges, the
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Target’s brand crisis, a new Disney, hidden moon discovery: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Sarah Hutter, CNN Over-the-counter birth control pills, which don’t require a doctor’s appointment or prescription, have been available in the US for over a year. This is who’s using them. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Falling off target The retailer is in a brand identity
Continue Reading Los residentes de la Ciudad de Gaza temen que el inminente asalto de Israel sea “una nueva guerra”
Por Ibrahim Dahman, Nadeen Ebrahim, Mohammad Al Sawalhi y Tareq Al Hilou, CNN Los tambores de guerra resuenan en la puerta de la Ciudad de Gaza. Los residentes de la población más grande del norte de Gaza, repleta de habitantes y personas desplazadas, temen que quedan pocas horas antes de una inminente ofensiva israelí. Decenas
Continue Reading Reportan al menos cinco muertos y 36 heridos tras explosión cerca de una base aérea en Cali, Colombia
Por Germán Padinger Una explosión ocurrida este jueves cerca de la base aérea militar Marco Fidel Suárez en Cali, Colombia, dejó un saldo de al menos cinco muertos y 36 heridos, según informaron las autoridades. La Alcaldía de Cali señaló que la situación se produjo en la carrera 8, en inmediaciones de la base aérea,
Continue Reading El reporte de tiroteo en la Universidad de Villanova fue “una cruel farsa”, dice el presidente de la universidad
Por Cindy VonQuednow y Michael Callahan, CNN Una “cruel farsa” llevó a los estudiantes de la Universidad de Villanova a resguardarse en el primer día de orientación, tras un falso reporte de un atacante armado, afirmó el presidente de la universidad, Peter M. Donohue. El incidente provocó una masiva respuesta de autoridades locales y federales
Continue Reading Supreme Court allows Trump to block $783 million in National Institutes of Health grants for now
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A heavily fractured Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to halt nearly $800 million in research grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health that officials say touch on race and gender issues, but a majority of the court also signaled that the president’s overall effort to
Continue Reading Report of active shooter at Villanova University a ‘cruel hoax,’ university president says
By Cindy Von Quednow, Michael Callahan, CNN (CNN) — A “cruel hoax” sent Villanova University students sheltering into place on the first day of orientation after a false report of an active shooter, the school’s president said, prompting a massive response by local and federal law enforcement as they worked to secure the campus. No
Continue Reading Trump planea acompañar a las fuerzas del orden en las calles de Washington la noche de este jueves
Por Kristen Holmes, Samantha Waldenberg y Adam Cancryn, CNN El presidente Donald Trump dijo en una entrevista que tiene la intención de unirse a las fuerzas del orden en las calles de Washington la noche de este jueves, una medida que parece diseñada a llamar más atención sobre su amplia ofensiva federal. “Creo que esta
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Traffic stop in Fairfield leads to woman taken into custody, turned over to ICE, attorney says
By Jay Shakur, Molly Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WCPO) — Video of a traffic stop in Fairfield that led to a woman being taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is raising questions about local law enforcement practices when aiding immigration enforcement. Marlen Ortiz-Soto, 24, and her
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Tesla is facing a new federal investigation into its autonomous driving features
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Tesla is facing an investigation from federal safety regulators into whether it delayed notifying the government about crashes involving its driver assistance technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into whether or not the company is complying with regulations requiring it to report data about crashes
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Lil Nas X arrested on suspicion of battery of a police officer
By Lisa Respers France, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Grammy-winning rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X has been arrested, according Los Angeles County Sheriff inmate records. The “Industry Baby” rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was found early Thursday morning in the Studio City area on Ventura Boulevard, according to public information
Continue Reading Britain to pay nearly $4 million in compensation after troops sparked huge forest fire while training in Kenya
By Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — The British government has agreed to pay almost $4 million to thousands of victims of a blaze started by its soldiers while in training in Kenya, according to documents seen by CNN. The settlement follows a long legal battle by local community members in the East African country. The
Continue Reading Northern California shelter starts memory gate to ensure beloved pets are never forgotten
By Carmela Karcher Click here for updates on this story Sacramento County (KOVR) — There is now another way for pet parents to honor their beloved furry friends who have passed away. The Wilton Animal Rescue has recently created a way for pets’ memories to live on in new rescues. They’re calling the program “Over
Continue Reading Firefighters battle Sepulveda Basin brush fire burning near 405 Freeway
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story Los Angeles (KCAL, KCBS) — Los Angeles firefighters were battling a brush fire burning in the Sepulveda Basin near the 405 Freeway on Thursday afternoon. The blaze was reported at around 12:45 p.m. in the 15700 block of W. Burbank Boulevard, west of the busy
Continue Reading 6 dead after confined space rescue at Northern Colorado dairy farm
By Jennifer McRae is Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — Six people are dead after a confined space rescue at a dairy farm in Northern Colorado, according to the Weld County Coroner’s Office. All the victims have been identified as men, most are adults, although one might be a 17-year-old. The
Continue Reading Police officer arrested after allegedly crashing into building while drunk
By Maya Morita Click here for updates on this story Ohio (WEWS) — An off-duty Cleveland Police officer was arrested early Wednesday morning after he allegedly crashed into a building while drunk, according to North Olmsted and Cleveland police. Just before 3 a.m., officers responded to Romeo’s Pizza after a vehicle crashed into the north
Continue Reading Attack on police helicopter and explosion near air base leave at least 19 dead in Colombia, officials say
By Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, Michael Rios, Germán Padinger, CNN (CNN) — An attack on a Colombian National Police helicopter and a suspected car bombing near a military air base killed at least 19 people Thursday in what Colombian authorities are describing as terrorist acts. It’s unclear whether the events are related. The police helicopter was attacked
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UT System regents approve $118 million for campus maintenance, student union fee increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is getting $118 million to fund maintenance projects across campus. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the funds at their regular meeting today. UTEP will get the $118 million over three years. The funds will go toward addressing “critical maintenance issues.” UTEP officials say the Campus
Continue Reading Gaza City residents fear Israel’s looming assault is ‘a new war’
By Ibrahim Dahman, Nadeen Ebrahim, Mohammad Al Sawalhi and Tareq Al Hilou, CNN (CNN) — The drums of war are pounding on the doorstep of Gaza City. Residents of the largest city in northern Gaza, packed with locals and refugees, fear the hours are ticking down before a looming Israeli offensive. Dozens gathered on Thursday
Continue Reading Aumenta a 13 el número de muertos tras ataque a helicóptero de la Policía en Antioquia, Colombia
Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español El director de la Policía de Colombia, Carlos Fernando Triana, informó este viernes que aumentó a 13 el número de muertos tras el ataque a un helicóptero de las fuerzas en Amalfi, en el departamento de Antioquia, que según el reporte previo de las autoridades fue perpetrado por el
Continue Reading Justice Department signals probe of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, as housing official says a third property is now under scrutiny
By Bryan Mena, Phil Mattingly, CNN Washington (CNN) — A Justice Department official is set to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after she was accused by a member of President Donald Trump’s administration of committing mortgage fraud, according to a letter sent Thursday to Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The letter, seen by CNN, was
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