Correction: Severe Weather story
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — In a story published June 27, 2024, about severe weather in the U.S., The Associated Press erroneously reported that Jim Hruska…
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Back to Woodstock, with Wi-Fi: Women return after 55 years to glamp and relive the famous festival
Associated Press BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — Beverly “Cookie” Grant hitchhiked to the Woodstock music festival in 1969 without a ticket and slept on…
Continue Reading Biden’s asylum halt is falling hardest on Mexicans and other nationalities Mexico will take
Associated Press NOGALES, Mexico (AP) — Ana Ruiz was dismayed seeing migrants from some countries released in the United States with orders to…
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In the searing heat of the Gaza summer, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Children in sandals trudge through water contaminated with sewage and scale growing mounds of garbage…
Continue Reading Two candidates drop out of Iran presidential election, due to take place Friday amid voter apathy
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two candidates in Iran’s presidential election have withdrawn from the race. It’s an…
Continue Reading North Korea says it tested a new multiwarhead missile. South Korea says it’s covering up a failure
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it tested a multiwarhead missile in the first known launch of a developmental weapon…
Continue Reading Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
Associated Press Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the…
Continue Reading Bill Cobbs, the prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died.…
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A race to buy TikTok as social media giant’s future in America hangs in the balance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the clock ticking on a possible tik tok ban. big name u-s investors are now lining up for a shot at the big prize.…
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Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. and Japanese divers have discovered wreckage and remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed…
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OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court, with billions of dollars at stake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would…
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US wins Berhalter’s return match as coach, beats Uzbekistan 3-0 on goals by Weah, Pepi and Pulisic
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gregg Berhalter’s second term as U.S. coach began with a quick start, 80 sluggish minutes, two late goals and a 3-0 exhibition…
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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such…
Continue Reading New information on U.S. soldier who ran to North Korea ahead of trip back to Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. soldier who ran across the border into North Korea is still detained in the country. Travis King was set to be…
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An American national has crossed into North Korea without authorization and has been detained
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An American has crossed the heavily fortified border from South Korea into North Korea, the American-led U.N. Command…
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UN tech agency rolls out human-looking robots for questions at a Geneva news conference
BERLIN (AP) — A United Nations technology agency assembled a group of robots that physically resembled humans at a news conference Friday, inviting…
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Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an…
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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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Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California are on strike, demanding better pay and benefits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California walked off the job on Sunday, demanding higher pay and better benefits in what…
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Supreme Court rules for website designer in case involving free speech, LGBTQ+ protections
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled for an evangelical Christian website designer in a case involving whether creative businesses can refuse…
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Former El Paso congressman Will Hurd, a Trump critic, announces 2024 Republican presidential campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced on Thursday that he’s…
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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls ‘reprehensible’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recruiters set their sights on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Texas border city of El Paso…
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El Pasoans spreading awareness on National Stop the Bleed Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, May 25, is the 5th Annual National Stop the Bleed Day. Here in El Paso, workplaces and schools are giving…
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Griner for Bout: WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious…
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Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader, quashing challenge from Sen. Rick Scott after GOP midterm failures. This is…
Continue Reading Nikolas Cruz walked into a McDonald’s and sat with the brother of one of his victims after the Parkland shooting, surveillance video shows
Security cameras captured Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz buying an ICEE at Subway and asking a fellow student for a ride after committing one…
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WATCH: Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious…
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West Virginia officials to appeal opioid lawsuit decision
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Officials in a West Virginia county plan to appeal a federal judge’s ruling in favor of three major U.S. drug…
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Park outdoors: Ford expands recall for possible engine fires
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when…
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USPS Price Hike
Mailing off a letter the traditional way will cost you a little more starting this weekend. The united states postal service is raising the price of…
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