Atlantic City mayor, wife charged with abusing and assaulting teenage daughter
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife LaQuetta have been charged with endangering…
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A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper
By YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — A political prisoner in Belarus has shed light on the country’s brutal prison system…
Continue Reading In war saga ‘The Sympathizer,’ Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background
By TERRY TANG Associated Press For decades, Vietnamese people often been relegated to the background in popular cinematic depictions of the Vietnam…
Continue Reading Owners of a Colorado funeral home where 190 decaying bodies were found are charged with COVID fraud
By JESSE BEDAYN, COLLEEN SLEVIN and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A couple who owned a Colorado funeral home…
Continue Reading Retrial scheduled in former Ohio deputy’s murder case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The retrial of a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the killing of a 23-year-old Black man is scheduled…
Continue Reading Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s weekend missile attack
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military chief said Monday that his country will respond to Iran’s weekend attack,…
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El Paso County discussing agreement with voting software company
UPDATE: Lisa Wise, El Paso County elections administrator, confirmed to ABC-7 that the county was asked to pay a 35% increase of $35,000 by VOTEC.…
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New animal clinic opening soon in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new a state-of-the-art pet wellness clinic will be coming to El Paso soon. Thanks to a joint effort by the County…
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El Paso woman taken into custody on intoxicated assault charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Constable deputies took 26-year-old Vianna Tena into custody Friday, April 12, 2024. Officials say that court…
Continue Reading New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion
By CLAIRE SAVAGE and ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for…
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El Paso organizations allocated millions of dollars in federal funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a $300…
Continue Reading Union settles extended strike with Pittsburgh newspaper, while journalists, other unions remain out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The union that represents a Pittsburgh newspaper’s truck drivers, one of five unions that have been on strike for 18 months,…
Continue Reading Bureau of Prisons to close California women’s prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, MICHAEL BALSAMO and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons said…
Continue Reading Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific…
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El Paso Police to escort four El Paso Wish Kids on a special wish flight journey as part of the World Wish Month Celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — American Airlines, Make-A-Wish®, and Disney teamed to grant wishes for children battling critical illnesses. Four of the…
Continue Reading Former Trump staffer who said to ‘fan the flame’ after 2020 loss hired to lead Wisconsin GOP
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The director of Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed…
Continue Reading Trump Media stock slides again to bring it more than 66% below its peak as euphoria fades
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock price for Donald Trump’s social media company slid again Monday, pushing it more than 66% below its peak set late…
Continue Reading Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots to headline the BET Experience concerts in Los Angeles
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cardi B, Queen Latifah and The Roots will headline concerts celebrating the return of the BET Experience…
Continue Reading US citizen who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges appears in court
MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. citizen arrested on drug charges in Moscow amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions has appeared in court. Robert Woodland Romanov is…
Continue Reading Beyoncé is bringing her fans of color to country music. Will they be welcomed in?
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Dusty, worn boots. Horses lapping up water. Sweat dripping from the foreheads of every…
Continue Reading Prince Harry in legal setback about security protection in UK
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s fight for police protection in the U.K. has received another setback. A judge on Monday rejected his request to…
Continue Reading Israel orders eviction of Palestinian family from east Jerusalem property, reigniting a legal battle
By JACK JEFFERY Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court on Monday ordered the eviction of a Palestinian family in a contested…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: The importance of organ donation and how you can help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – April is National Donate Life Awareness Month. In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for life-saving organ…
Continue Reading Fashion isn’t just for the eyes: Upcoming Met Gala exhibit aims to be a multi-sensory experience
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion, most would surely agree, is meant to be seen. Not heard, and certainly not smelled.…
Continue Reading Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press A stretch of the Ohio River near Pittsburgh remains closed to maritime traffic as crews equipped with sonar look…
Continue Reading Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country’s economic crisis
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is leading a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in…
Continue Reading General Motors to move Detroit HQ to new downtown building, plans to redevelop Renaissance Center
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — General Motors will move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office building next year and…
Continue Reading Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren whose bus was overtaken
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in Oman on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula and killed at…
Continue Reading Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press Reef scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to…
Continue Reading Blinken assures US support of Black Sea allies as Ukraine urges military aid during conference
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The U.S. secretary of state has assured allies bordering the Black Sea they can depend on his country’s support to…
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