US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy
Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s…
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PepsiCo to close Chicago bottling plant, impacting 150 workers
AP Business Writer PepsiCo said Monday it’s closing a Chicago bottling plant, a move the Teamsters union says will impact 150 workers. PepsiCo said…
Continue Reading Jury begins deliberating in trial of Alabama man accused of murdering 11-year-old girl in 1988
Associated Press LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A jury has begun deliberating in the case of an Alabama man accused of killing an 11-year New Hampshire…
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Texas’ high housing costs sparked a movement to bring them down
The Texas Tribune The scene was a familiar one at Austin City Hall: The City Council once again was seeking reforms to curb the capital city’s…
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Georgia’s president calls for rally to save ‘European future’ as thousands protest disputed election
CNN By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the results of a disputed…
Continue Reading Georgia’s president calls for rally to save ‘European future’ as thousands protest disputed election
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the results of a disputed…
Continue Reading US presses ahead with modest Mideast plans despite election uncertainty
AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. presidential election just a week away, the Biden administration is not giving up hope for…
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These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A coastal flooding prevention project in New York City could be a model for communities along America’s…
Continue Reading Pato O’Ward takes Mexico City by storm, proving the IndyCar driver can carry series in home country
AP Auto Racing Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of Pato O’Ward’s sponsors announced an appearance for the IndyCar driver just 20 hours…
Continue Reading Connecticut firefighter killed in accident at brush fire remembered as friend, family man
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut firefighter killed in a vehicle accident while battling a brush fire is being remembered as a beloved family…
Continue Reading ANÁLISIS | Cómo una noche de debate dio un vuelco a las elecciones
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los demócratas esperan en todas partes que éste sea el momento del 46° presidente de Estados Unidos, mientras la…
Continue Reading Brazil fines meatpacking companies, including giant JBS, for buying illegally raised cattle
Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s environmental agency has levied $64 million in fines against 23 meatpacking companies and…
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Intoxication manslaughter arrest in Northeast El Paso
Update (October 28, 2024): Special Traffic Investigators say 29-year-old Kevin Meacham was traveling “at a high rate of speed” while taking the US-54…
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Migrants in Juarez taken to the hospital after getting food poisoning
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, a group of 32 migrants had to be taken to several local hospitals in Juárez after an incident of food…
Continue Reading Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders,…
Continue Reading ¿Cuál es el origen e historia del Día de Muertos en México y por qué se celebra?
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — En México la muerte es motivo de celebración: coloridos altares, panteones iluminados, calles tapizadas…
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El Paso ISD extends parent opt-out deadline for Equity Assessment Survey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District extended the deadline for parents to opt out of its Equity Assessment Survey, a…
Continue Reading The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
CNN By Christopher Lamb and Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — A sense of urgency has been growing after the role of women emerged as a dominant…
Continue Reading Americans in Puerto Rico can’t vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A comic calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest…
Continue Reading People opt out of organ donation programs after reports of a man mistakenly declared dead
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people refusing to become organ donors, their confidence shaken by…
Continue Reading Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian…
Continue Reading Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Incendiary devices were set off Monday at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland and another in nearby…
Continue Reading ¿Quién es favorito para ganar las elecciones presidenciales en EE.UU. 2024? Esto dicen las encuestas
urielblanco (CNN Español) — Estados Unidos completará pronto sus elecciones generales de 2024, en las que están en juego los puestos más…
Continue Reading Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, waiting in line with other voters
Associated Press NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday cast an early ballot in the 2024 general election. It’s a bittersweet…
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Riverside Elementary School principal dies
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Vicente Sanchez, the principal at Riverside Elementary School, died on Sunday night in his home. The school has made counselors…
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“The end is near for folks,” experts say cleanup efforts will resolve the Socorro beetle infestation
SOCORRO, TX (KVIA) — Crews in El Paso’s lower valley will begin a major cleanup effort today to tackle the unusual red flour beetle…
Continue Reading Jon Stewart extends ‘Daily Show’ hosting gig through end of 2025
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Jon Stewart is extending his time in the hosting chair at “The Daily Show” through December…
Continue Reading Jon Stewart will remain ‘Daily Show’ host on Mondays through 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Stewart isn’t done skewering the news — he’s signed on to continue hosting “The Daily Show” on Mondays…
Continue Reading Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris worked to fire up college-age supporters at a rally and concert in…
Continue Reading Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
AP Health Writer Millions who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them. Cost, access to health care and stigma create major barriers,…
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