Originally Published: 24 OCT 23 05:03 ETUpdated: 24 OCT 23 16:36 ETBy Melanie Zanona, Lauren Fox, Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN(CNN) — GOP Rep. Tom Emmer has dropped out of speaker race – a move that comes just hours after he won his party’s nomination, the latest sign
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Originally Published: 24 OCT 23 05:03 ETUpdated: 24 OCT 23 12:23 ETBy Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Lauren Fox, CNN(CNN) — House Republicans on Tuesday picked Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota as their new speaker nominee, though it remains unclear whether he can lock down the votes needed to ultimately win the gavel.The
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 23 OCT 23 01:35 ETUpdated: 23 OCT 23 11:46 ETBy Helen Regan, Kareem Khadder, Eyad Kourdi, Abeer Salman and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNNGaza and Jerusalem (CNN) — Hamas has released two more hostages following Qatari and Egyptian mediation, two Israeli officials and two other sources briefed on the matter told CNN Monday. One source
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person is in the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Downtown El Paso, according to fire dispatch. The collision happened on the 400 block of South Kansas, according to police. Police said the call came in around 1:15 p.m. This is a developing story.
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UPDATE: Fire department officials said all six patients were transported, with one patient refusal. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six people were injured, one seriously in a “multi casualty incident” Monday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The department said in a post on X that a crash happened at Transmountain Road and North
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DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been arrested after a shooting at the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas, according to a social media post by the Dallas Police Department. The State Fair has been evacuated while police investigate. Dallas police first alerted the public of the shooting at 7:02 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several spots across El Paso are experiencing power outages due to the ongoing thunderstorms, according to El Paso Electric. In a post to the social media site X, EP Electric stated, “#EPElectric is monitoring widespread outages in El Paso County due to severe thunderstorms. Our crews are working safely and
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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead after a plane crashed near the Truth or Consequences airport, according to the New Mexico State Police X account. State Police on scene of a plane crash near T or C airport. One single fatality. Scene being held for FAA to investigate. No other
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to El Paso police, officials with the gang unit are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning. It happened at the 3800 block of Bliss Avenue in Central El Paso at 6:22 a.m. One man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. There is limited information at this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department confirms two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a vehicle. The incident happened on N. Oregon and E. Franklin in Downtown El Paso around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. This is a developing story. Check back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officials said three people were injured following a stabbing in West El Paso. Officers responded were called out to the 1500 block of Mundy Dr. to investigate an domestic violence aggravated assault. The came in just before 1:00 p.m. Saturday. According to officials, three people were stabbed,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting late Thursday night in Central El Paso, according to El Paso Police. The person suffered severe injuries, according to first responders. The shooting happened at the 2300 block of N. Copia Street, just before midnight. Police alerted the public of the shooting around
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Update: Socorro Independent School District officials tell ABC-7 that Worthington was a student at Pebble Hills High School. Hernandez graduated from Options High School. Update September 20, 2023: El Paso Police now say that two people died as a result of the shooting. They identified the two victims as 19-year-old Eliel Omar Bultron Hernandez and
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA)-Convicted child killer David Renteria has his execution date back on the calendar, according to a source with information about the case. In an email, a spokesman with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also confirmed Renteria’s death is rescheduled for his original date. ABC-7 confirmed that on Sept. 8, the judge
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UPDATE — : The El Paso Police Department confirmed the identity of the person who died. They say 24-year-old Ruben Garfio was driving Eastbound at a high rate of speed when he veered off the road and struck a large cement pillar. Police said investigators are awaiting further testing to determine if alcohol was involved.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been critically injured and another person suffered minor injuries following reports of a stabbing in the Lower Valley, according to First Responders. Officers were called the 79-hundred block of Monterrey Drive just after 4 a.m. Monday morning. ABC-7 is working to learn more from El Paso Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the El Paso Police Department said the motorcyclist who was involved in a crash Friday night has died. 47-year-old Reynaldo Rodriguez of Amarillo, TX was killed as a result. Police said he was traveling north on Yarbrough when he lost control and hit the center median curb. Rodriguez
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UPDATE — All lanes of Joe Battle have been reopened, Special Traffic Investigators are now leading the investigation EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person suffered severe injuries after a collision near the intersection of Joe Battle Blvd and Edgemere Blvd, according to first responders. The crash involved both the motorcycle and another vehicle. The
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The body of a woman was found by the Sunland Park Fire Department this evening in the desert. The Sunland Park Fire Department alerted the public with a post on the social media site X, at 6:39 p.m. Saturday. The office of the Medical Investigator is now looking into
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Update: Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that investigators believe Hernandez was “bar hopping” before the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Cassandra Yolanda Hernandez has been charged intoxication manslaughter following a crash that led to a woman’s death, according to El Paso Police. Investigators have identified 40-year-old Alondra Soriano Rojas as the
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Originally Published: 26 AUG 23 16:44 ET By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — There are “multiple fatalities” from a shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, Saturday afternoon, Mayor Donna Deegan told CNN. She said more details would be coming from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shortly. Deegan also told CNN affiliate WJXT the shooter was barricaded inside a
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash happened at I-10 and Hawkins Sunday night. Traffic was backed up in the area for several hours but is now clear. This is a breaking news story. ABC-7 is working to find out more details.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso father Jose Varela has been found not guilty of capital murder and murder in the death of his infant daughter by a jury. Varela was standing trial after being accused of murdering 2-month-old Velma in February of 2017. ABC-7 was in the courtroom when the verdict was announced.
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LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Fire crews and the Sunland Park Fire Department are responding to reports of a structure fire in La Union. Emergency crews are responding to the 1000 block of Mercantil Ave, near the intersection with Alvarez Rd. SPFD has informed ABC-7 it may be a mobile home
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Multiple emergency crews are at the scene of a possible water rescue in Sunland Park. Crews are responding in the area of Racetrack and McNutt, right near Mt. Cristo Rey. According to a tweet from the El Paso Fire Department, emergency crews from both departments were alerted of two
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man has died after a shooting in Northeast El Paso early Saturday morning. The El Paso Police Department has identified 39-year-old Christopher Garcia as the victim in the shooting. Police say he was found “without signs of life” when first responders arrived at the scene. According to the investigation,
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UPDATE – Traffic beginning to reopen around 11:22 a.m. UPDATE – Backup on I-10 stretching from the Geronimo exit all the way past Viscount as off 11 a.m. El Paso Police remain on scene, as westbound traffic has been limited to one lane near Geronimo. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are investigating a car
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place in northeast El Paso Saturday morning. It happened at 9519 Dyer Street, not far from Irvin High School. The call came in at 4:20 a.m. Police have not released any details regarding victims or possible suspects at this time. This is a
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UPDATE (11:16 a.m.) — An official with the El Paso Fire Department said one man’s body has been recovered, and the scene has been turned over to U.S. Border Patrol. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is responding to reports of a body in the water at Paisano and Schuster. No
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eighteen migrants were found inside a small SUV in a smuggling scheme bust, according to a tweet by U.S. Border Patrol Chief of the El Paso Sector, Anthony “Scott” Good. Good did not specify when the bust happened. This is a developing story. “Transnational Criminal Organizations disregard the lives
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