Mental health support animals offer support in El Paso courtrooms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people feel an added sense of comfort around an animal, and therapy options with horses and dogs are common across the…
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Texas wildlife sanctuary offers to take in Benito the Juarez giraffe
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After hundreds, if not thousands of borderland residents have shown their concerns about the current conditions Benito is…
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2 firefighters die while battling blaze aboard ship in New Jersey
NEWARK, New Jersey — Two firefighters died and several more were injured while battling a blaze aboard a cargo ship docked in Newark, New Jersey,…
Continue ReadingLast month was the planet’s hottest June on record by a huge margin
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — Earth’s temperature was off the charts last month as an extreme heat wave scorched the Southern US and Mexico…
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Russian jets harass US drones over Syria
(CNN) — Three Russian fighter jets intercepted three US Air Force drones in northeastern Syria on Wednesday morning local time, according to the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heat continues, near record highs through the weekend
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for dangerously hot temperatures. We will continue to see near-record heat Thursday through Saturday. The region will…
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Overuse of marijuana linked to surgery complications and death, study says
(CNN) — Clinical overuse of marijuana is linked to a variety of complications after major elective surgery, including blood clots, stroke,…
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Victims, families speak directly to El Paso Walmart shooter for the first time during sentencing hearing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families who lost loved ones and victims of the Walmart shooting read emotional statements addressing the shooter Patrick…
Continue ReadingCoCo Lee, iconic Hong Kong singer and ‘Mulan’ voice actress, dies at 48
Iconic Hong Kong-born singer and actress CoCo Lee dies at…
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Radioactive item lost in New Mexico found two days ago, sources say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The radioactive item that went missing in New Mexico last week was found Monday, July 3. ABC-7 got word from the U.S.…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme heat for extended periods
Another triple-digit day today! This makes 21 for the year so far and our 20th triple in a row – the record is 23 in 1994. Temps will continue to…
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See new sketches of the Walmart shooter from the first day of his sentencing hearing
A closeup sketch of Patrick Crusius Update 5:26 p.m.: ABC-7 is receiving new sketches from inside the courtroom. Victim Kaitlyn Melendez gives her…
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Deported Army veteran back on U.S. soil after 16 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ricardo Munoz clutches an American flag, his U.S. Army hat resting on his head while he stands under the El Paso sun. It’s a…
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Happening today: Barnett Harley-Davidson hosts 35th Annual Blood Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Join Barnett Harley Davidson for its Annual Summer Blood Drive. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs…
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City Council discussing streetcar service, Chief Internal Auditor and fire code
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council has voted to officially appoint Edmundo Calderon as the CIty’s Chief Internal Auditor. The agenda item…
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Mental support available for El Pasoans as Walmart shooting sentencing moves forward
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since 2019, local groups have worked to provide El Pasoans with mental health support in the wake of the Walmart shooting.…
Continue ReadingRoger Federer hopes Rafael Nadal ‘can go out on his own terms’
CNN’s Christina Macfarlane sat down with 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer to discuss his life after retirement, including his experience…
Continue ReadingAdele wants you to stop throwing things during concerts
Adele sounded off at a recent concert following an uptick of unruly fans throwing objects, sometimes injuring artists, during concerts. Senior…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous heat continues; near-record highs possible
The ABC-7 First Alert continues for dangerously hot temperatures throughout the week. High pressure will turn up the heat across the Borderland, with…
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July Fourth and Fifth have the most mass shootings of any day of the year
(CNN) — Mass shootings, like the ones that occurred Monday in Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas – and over the weekend in Baltimore —…
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Meta takes aim at Twitter with new Threads app
London (CNN) — The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has just kicked up a notch. Zuckerberg’s Meta, which owns Facebook and…
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Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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Federal judge blocks Biden administration officials from communicating with social media companies
(CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered some Biden administration agencies and top officials not to communicate with social media companies…
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Former Aggie Nick Gonzales has his first three-hit game in the MLB
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Josh Palacios came through with a tiebreaking two-run double in a three-run ninth inning that rallied the…
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El Paso Chihuahuas fall 12-6 to Las Vegas Aviators in first ever home game on the 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In their tenth season, the El Paso Chihuahuas hosted their first ever 4th of July game in front of a crowd of 9,417 people.…
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Benny Diaz Nominated for USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 17
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC goalkeeper Benny Diaz has been nominated for USL Championship’s Fans’ Choice Save of the Week –…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Continuing the streak of triple-digit temps
This is day 20 of triple-digit temperatures so far this year and the 19th triple in a row. I expect temperatures will stay above 100 for the next 7…
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Fireworks cause brush fire blocks from UTEP campus in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A brush fire broke out on the 2400 block of Campbell Tuesday afternoon, just after 1:30 p.m. That’s just blocks from the…
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Tips for a safe 4th of July in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the…
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Famous El Paso restaurant Chico’s Tacos celebrates its 70th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s most well known restaurants, Chico’s Tacos is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary July 4, 2023 at all of…
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