Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, after the uproar over his…
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3 staff members arrested after investigation into Deanna Davenport Elementary special education classroom
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing…
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Iran live updates: US military ‘will be busy tonight,’ Hegseth says
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 10, 2026, 3:47 PM MDT US striking ‘multiple targets’ in Iran: CENTCOM For…
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El Paso Police report suspicious package at County Courthouse
UPDATE (2:06 p.m.) — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego released a statement about Wednesday’s evacuation at the county courthouse after a…
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1 airlifted, 2 others injured after crash on NM 136, Strauss Road in Santa Teresa
update (4:26 p.m.) — The City of Sunland Park confirmed with ABC-7 that all lanes reopened. UPDATE (1:32 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted by…
Continue Reading Iran live updates: US launches strikes against Iran over downed helicopter, CENTCOM says
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Meredith DelisoLast Updated: June 9, 2026, 3:43 PM MDT Trump on retaliatory strikes: ‘I think it’s very…
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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a…
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Police arrest armed suspect near Purple Heart Highway, Liberty
UPDATE (2:40 p.m.) — Fort Bliss said military police blocked traffic onto the 375 as El Paso police responded to the armed person report. El Paso…
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3 people hospitalized after small plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport
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…
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Veteran actor James Handy fatally stabbed in Los Angeles, police say
Handy was known for his roles in films like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Jumanji.’ By Jon Haworth June 5, 2026, 5:30 AM Actor James Handy, known for…
Continue Reading Iran live updates: House adopts war powers resolution in rebuke of Trump
By David Brennan and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM MDT House adopts Iran war powers resolution The House adopted a…
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First U.S. suspected case of New World screwworm reported in South Texas
by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJune 3, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a suspected case of New World screwworm…
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Nearly 180 ICE detainees quarantined at Camp East Montana for possible measles exposure
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Nearly 180 detainees are under quarantine for possible measles exposure at Camp East Montana, an Immigration and…
Continue Reading Body recovered at Rio Grande Levee near Ysleta Port of Entry: Police
UPDATE (9:43 p.m.) — Our ABC-7 crew said the scene was clear when they arrived. ABC-7 reached out to El Paso police for more information, but have…
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Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
By Alexander MallinJune 2, 2026, 3:01 PM Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that…
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Former UTEP football player takes plea deal in assault of a pregnant woman
UPDATE (JUNE 2, 2026) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, former UTEP football player, Jaylon Shelton, entered a plea…
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Deadly explosion in Las Cruces duplex ruled accidental
UPDATE (June 1, 2026) — Investigation revealed the explosion and fire was an accident, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The explosion…
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Federal judge orders Trump’s name be removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure
A federal judge said Friday that President Donald Trump can’t close or rename the Kennedy Center, ruling that it cannot be officially named for…
Continue Reading Iran live updates: US conducts new airstrikes in southern Iran, US official says
By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, and Nadine El-BawabLast Updated: May 27, 2026, 5:47 PM MDT The U.S. has carried out new airstrikes in southern…
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At least 1 dead and 9 missing after an implosion at a paper and packaging plant in Washington state
Originally Published: 26 MAY 26 14:53 ET Updated: 26 MAY 26 20:23 ET By Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has died,…
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One person dead after motorcycle crash in far East El Paso
UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a man is dead after a motorcycle crash in far East El Paso on Sunday night. The driver of…
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NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41: ‘Sudden and tragic’
By Meredith Deliso NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, according to a statement Thursday from his family, his racing team and…
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LCPS celebrates three outstanding educators recognized by NEA-New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education…
Continue Reading One person sent to hospital after industrial accident at Lower Valley plastic fabrication company
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that one person has been sent to the hospital with severe injuries after…
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Justice Department announces charges against Raul Castro
By Katherine Faulders, Luke Barr, Pierre Thomas, and Alexander Mallin The Justice Department on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raul…
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff
by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneMay 19, 2026 President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate in…
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3 adults killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego; both suspects dead: Police
By Emily Shapiro Three adult men, one of whom was a security guard, were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday,…
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Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury deadlocked
By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury…
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Two people injured after falling from Mount Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) –Sunland Park Fire Chief Danny Medrano has confirmed to ABC-7 that two people have fallen from Mount Cristo Rey.…
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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily extended an order that maintains nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and…
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