By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Determined researchers have found East Asia’s tallest known tree in a secluded valley near one of Taiwan’s longest rivers. The team named the massive fir tree “Heaven Sword of the Da’an River” — a nod to the legendary weapon from Jin Yong’s martial arts novels. Researchers estimate the Heaven
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Por Tierney Sneed y Ethan Cohen, CNN El Departamento de Justicia (DOJ, por sus siglas en inglés) envió este viernes por la mañana a uno de sus abogados a observar el procesamiento de boletas en Los Ángeles, informó a CNN la oficina electoral del condado, después de que el presidente Donald Trump afirmara esta semana
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The historic Segundo Barrio neighborhood inspired a new play area at the El Paso Museum of History. The City of El Paso announced the newly-renovated kids area Friday. The neighborhood, located south of Downtown El paso, was historically known as “the other Ellis Island” due to the area’s port of
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm Wednesday in Zavala County, which is near Uvalde. The screwworm parasite can infect livestock. Last year, worries over NWS shut down livestock crossings in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The governor authorized the use of
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By Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, Jeff Simon, Danny Freeman, CNN Portland, Maine (CNN) — Graham Platner is still likely to win Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary — but some voters in the state who once were excited by his campaign now say they’ll hold their noses while casting their ballots after a series
Continue Reading By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Bogota, Colombia (CNN) — South American electoral authorities may want to consider the soccer calendar when setting the date for the next vote. That seem to be the lesson from Colombia, where the excitement for its first World Cup outing since 2018 spilled into the political arena ahead of a presidential
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Continue Reading By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India’s youth have had enough. After years of exam scandals, persistently high unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, simmering frustration is boiling into open anger online and on the streets – and a demand for accountability that many say they can no longer ignore. For one Indian
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By Daisy Yuhas This story is part of a series by Public Health Watch and MyRGV.com. Puente News Collaborative is a partner in this collaboration. MCALLEN, Texas — When neuroscientist Kelsey Baker hears the low buzz of planes over her home in the Rio Grande Valley, she grabs her dog and hurries indoors. The drone
Continue Reading By Tierney Sneed, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department sent one of its attorneys to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles Friday morning, the county’s elections office told CNN, after President Donald Trump claimed earlier this week the US Attorney’s office there was investigating the vote counting. A spokesperson for the county registrar-recorder
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-When rain is in the forecast, most of us grab an umbrella or a raincoat. TxDOT El Paso wants to remind you that it’s just as important to get your car ready for wet weather and make sure you’re prepared for the drive. Lauren Macias-Cervantes, the spokesperson for TxDOT El Paso, says,
Continue Reading Por Katelyn Polantz y Tierney Sneed, CNN El jefe de personal del representante Pete Sessions, republicano de Texas, fue acusado este miércoles de ingresar un arma de fuego al complejo del Capitolio de Estados Unidos, según documentos judiciales obtenidos por CNN. Se espera que Luis Angel Vega comparezca este viernes ante el Tribunal Superior de
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CNN By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — In its 50-year history, Costco has never seen such demand for gas. Many of its stations have been so overwhelmed that they’ve had to call in tanker trucks multiple times a day to avoid running dry, Costco said this week during its quarterly earnings call. A growing number
Continue Reading Por Holmes Lybrand y Zachary Cohen, CNN Un ex alto funcionario de la CIA —cuyo caso acaparó titulares después de que agentes del FBI encontraran más de US$ 40 millones en lingotes de oro en su casa de Virginia— permanecerá en prisión preventiva hasta el juicio, según dictaminó un juez federal este viernes. Durante la
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UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s path stopped just after 11 a.m. An ABC-7 viewer sent a photo of the crash. Credit: Stephen Stetler UPDATE (2:16 p.m.) — A witness helped two people get out of the
Continue Reading Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español Laura Lavigne llegó a México en enero de 2021, justo cuando la pandemia de covid-19 estaba por cumplir su primer año, acompañada de su perrita Lila, una mochila con algunas pertenencias y la felicidad desbordada por hacer realidad un sueño de años. “Cuando salí de Estados Unidos necesitaba alejarme
Continue Reading Por Caroll Alvarado y Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español El venezolano Alexander Regnault llegó a Estados Unidos en julio de 2023 junto a su esposa Alba Sofía, también venezolana, y su hija Alexandra, nacida en 2021 cuando la pareja se encontraba en Perú. Como otros inmigrantes de Venezuela, el objetivo en EE.UU. era tener una
Continue Reading By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Thursday said he could not explain why a former girlfriend was describing his controversial chest tattoo as a Nazi symbol months before he said he learned of its meaning. Appearing on MSNBC’s “All In with Chris Hayes,” Platner was asked about text
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD’s board of trustees voted to declare financial exigency yesterday amid financial struggles the district is currently facing. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Federation of Teachers and to EPISD for comment on last night’s vote. Watch the full story in our later newscasts.
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department told two federal judges on Friday that cases challenging President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” are moot because the administration has abandoned the program. The filings represent the first time the Trump administration has said in writing that it was no longer pursuing the fund,
Continue Reading By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s push to construct a massive ballroom at the White House without congressional approval was sharply questioned by a federal appeals court on Friday during a high-stakes hearing in a case testing the president’s power. The two-hour-long hearing before a three-judge panel of the US DC Circuit
Continue Reading By Katelyn Polantz, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The chief of staff for Rep. Pete Sessions, a Texas Republican, was charged Wednesday with bringing a firearm into the US Capitol complex, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Luis Angel Vega appeared in DC Superior Court Friday on the charges, which stem from
Continue Reading CNN By Brian Stelter, Andrew Kirell, CNN (CNN) — The three remaining “60 Minutes” correspondents told colleagues Friday that they will stay with the embattled newsmagazine for one stark reason: “We don’t want to see ‘60 Minutes’ die.” Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim wrote in a joint memo that they were heartbroken over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees declared financial exigency at Tuesday’s board meeting. Its decision leaves them with a $4 million dollar budget deficit for next fiscal year. The board was presented with three options to address budget concerns moving into next fiscal year: Option 1: EPISD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso native Esteban Hernandez enjoyed a brief visit to the Sun City following a lengthy deployment. At a young age, Hernandez knew he wanted to serve his country and join the military. His mother, Anita Hernandez, told ABC-7 that as a child, he would tell everyone he would join
Continue Reading Por Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Un juez federal anuló una serie de políticas de la administración Trump dirigidas a solicitantes de asilo e inmigrantes que buscan beneficios, en un duro fallo judicial emitido el viernes. El año pasado, la administración suspendió indefinidamente las adjudicaciones de asilo y congeló las solicitudes de inmigración para las personas que
Continue Reading Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Los fans de Shakira podrán disfrutar no solamente de la superestrella de la música en la clausura de la Copa del Mundo 2026, sino también en la inauguración del evento deportivo. La FIFA confirmó a través de una publicación en sus redes sociales que la colombiana estará presente
Continue Reading By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors sold stocks, bonds, bitcoin and gold Friday after strong jobs data raised odds for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, and Wall Street wrestled with weakness in AI stocks. The S&P 500 fell 2.64%, its worst day since October. The index fell into the red for the
Continue Reading By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge struck down a series of Trump administration policies targeting asylum seekers and immigrants seeking benefits in a scathing court ruling Friday. Last year, the administration indefinitely suspended asylum adjudications and froze immigration applications for people who fell under the travel ban, among other measures, leaving millions
Continue Reading CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This is story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. It’s almost here. After years of talk, preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup is now just right around the corner. On Thursday,
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