WATCH: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is laid to rest
(Editor’s note: You can watch ABC News coverage of the entire funeral service in the video player above.) WINDSOR, England — As military bands…
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Global Covid-19 death toll passes a staggering 3 million as cases surge
BALTIMORE, Maryland — More than three million people globally have died of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, Johns Hopkins University…
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El Paso is 4 virus deaths away from reaching pandemic toll of 2,500
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday reported two more Covid-19 deaths and 94 additional confirmed virus cases. The latest…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of sexually assaulting fellow soldier, other women now faces more charges
FORT BLISS, Texas — A private first class already facing a court martial over multiple accusations of the sexual assault of women, one of those…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese ordains 5 new deacons
EL PASO, Texas — Diocese of El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz ordained five new deacons during a Friday evening mass at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church in…
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Virus cases rising again in New Mexico as death toll tops 4,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The number of new Covid-19 cases is ticking up again in New Mexico as the death toll reaches another milestone. State health…
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State sends downtown El Paso historic district proposal to feds for consideration
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission has forwarded a nomination to the National Park Service for a downtown El Paso historic district,…
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19-year-old gunman in Indiana shooting that killed 8 had prior FBI contact, gun seized
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Police in Indianapolis on Friday identified the gunman who stormed a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, killing…
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After blowback from allies, Biden will move to lift Trump-era refugee caps next month
WASHINGTON, DC — Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House says President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s…
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Funeral services held for father of El Paso NFL star Aaron Jones
EL PASO, Texas — Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones.…
Continue Reading SpaceX tops Blue Origin for NASA contract to fly astronauts to moon
WASHINGTON, DC — SpaceX has beaten out Blue Origin, in a battle between two space companies with Texas ties, to win a $2.9 billion NASA contract to…
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Leader of New Mexico’s state unemployment agency steps down amid surge in jobless claims
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Workforce Solutions secretary announced Friday that he is stepping down from his position effective…
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No wait at midday for Fabens drive-thru clinic, with 1,000 Pfizer vaccines remaining
UPDATE: As of the noon-hour on Friday, El Paso County officials said there was no wait at the Fabens drive-thru vaccine clinic site at the El Paso…
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Reward offered for identity of bloody attacker in Las Cruces shooting
UPDATE, April 16: Las Cruces Crime Stoppers on Friday announced it is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that helps police identify a…
Continue Reading Heavy metal guitarist becomes 1st to plead guilty in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — A heavy metal guitarist with ties to the Oath Keepers on Friday became the first defendant to plead guilty to federal charges in…
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Biden signs emergency order to speed refugee admissions to U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Friday signed an emergency determination that officials said would speed refugee admissions to the U.S.,…
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El Paso sees 3 more virus deaths, nears 2,500 total
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related death and 130 new cases on Friday morning.…
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‘Secret prom’ involving hundreds of Mayfield High students causes LCPS to resume remote learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A “secret prom” has triggered a return to remote learning in Las Cruces, school officials announced Thursday night.…
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Attempted mass shooting at San Antonio Airport foiled by officer; shooter dead
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — An attempted mass shooting outside the San Antonio International Airport on Thursday was prevented by a parks officer working…
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Covid-19 variants detected in El Paso causing concern
EL PASO, Texas — Despite vaccines rolling out, experts are warning that the variants of the coronavirus spreading through El Paso are presenting…
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El Paso public housing residents left to pay hundreds of dollars to retrieve towed cars
EL PASO, Texas — There are plenty of angry residents at the Gonzalez Place public residential apartments in El Paso. Dozens of residents woke up…
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Larry Gold, Upper Valley pizza-making icon for 40 years, dies at 68
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland pizza-making fixture has died at age 68. Family confirmed to ABC-7 the death of Larry Gold, longtime owner of Hello…
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Texas House OKs dropping permit to carry handguns in public to the dismay of El Paso Rep. Joe Moody
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas handgun owners would no longer need a license or training to carry their weapon in public under a bill that cleared a major…
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Scammers are stealing Texans personal info and filing fake unemployment claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is warning of a spike in fraudulent unemployment claims. A representative from the…
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Woman arrested on manslaughter charge in deadly U.S. 54 crash after release from hospital
UPDATE, April 15: El Paso police said a woman blamed for causing a deadly traffic crash on U.S. 54 earlier this month, as a result of drunk driving…
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‘Cosmo’ the dog hailed as life-saving hero by El Paso firefighters
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is hailing a four-legged friend as a hero, crediting the pooch for saving his owner during a medical…
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Chauvin won’t testify at trial as defense, prosecution rest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify on Thursday and the defense rested its case as the…
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Biden imposes sanctions on Russia, expels 10 diplomats, for hacking and election interference
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and sanctions against dozens of people and companies. The…
Continue Reading 6 virus deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deatsh and 147 new cases on Thursday morning.…
Continue Reading CDC reports 5,800 Covid infections in fully vaccinated people
WASHINGTON, DC — About 5,800 people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus have become infected anyway, the US Centers for Disease…
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