Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here’s what to know
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Campaigning formally starts on Friday for the biggest election in Mexico’s history.…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press STINNETT, Texas (AP) — Wildfires may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas…
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44-year-old El Paso woman dead in alleged hit-and-run crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police have identified the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run on Spur 601 at Chafee Road as Lori Pollard, 44. Police…
Continue Reading The Tower of London’s new ravenmaster takes charge of the landmark’s iconic flock
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — If an ancient prophecy is right, Michael “Barney” Chandler has just got the most important job…
Continue Reading Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case
By KATE BRUMBACK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against…
Continue Reading Prosecutors press judge for summer trial for Trump in classified docs case, but no date set
By ERIC TUCKER, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have pressed a federal judge…
Continue Reading French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the…
Continue Reading Putin foe Alexei Navalny is buried in Moscow as thousands attend under a heavy police presence
By DASHA LITVINOVA and KATIE MARIE DAVIES Associated Press Under a heavy police presence, thousands of people bade farewell Friday to opposition…
Continue Reading Biden approves military airdrops of aid into Gaza after chaotic encounter left more than 100 dead
By ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin air-dropping…
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Women’s Wellness Summit brings discussion on mental health, self care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Feb. 29, the third annual Women’s Wellness Summit was hosted by The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. The…
Continue Reading Iranian parliament vote, first since 2022 mass protests, sees a low turnout despite government push
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has held its first parliamentary election since mass 2022 protests over mandatory…
Continue Reading Assistant director says armorer handed gun to Alec Baldwin before fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Courtroom testimony in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin provided new…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP visit to Congo as nation offers expanded oil drilling
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The central African nation of Congo is looking to expand oil and gas drilling by auctioning…
Continue Reading As Congo seeks to expand drilling, some communities worry pollution will worsen
By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press MOANDA, Congo (AP) — The oil drills that loom down the road from Adore Ngaka’s home remind him daily of…
Continue Reading The Philadelphia Phillies are scrapping $1 hot dog nights following unruly fan behavior
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For more than a quarter-century, Phillies fans considered dollar hot dog night among the best…
Continue Reading Takeaways from Hunter Biden’s combative deposition with Republican lawmakers
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The transcript of the congressional deposition of Hunter Biden has been…
Continue Reading At least 3 injured in shooting at Southern California dental office, suspect in custody
EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) — Police say they have taken a man into custody in connection with a shooting in Southern California that left at least three…
Continue Reading NYPD chief misidentifies judge in social media post condemning bail decision
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Several New York City police chiefs are facing criticism from the state’s court system after…
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Socorro ISD teacher hailed as a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver, saving first grader
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) Fifth grade teacher at Chester E. Jordan Elementary School, Caitlyn Bowen, is being hailed as a hero after performing the…
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Residents in West El Paso frustrated as a detour sends traffic from I-10 straight through their neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The construction on the part of I-10 that stretches from Redd Road to Vinton Road has long been a point of contention. El…
Continue Reading California governor pushes back against criticism of fast food minimum wage law
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is denying a news report that he pushed for an exception to…
Continue Reading New Zealand tour operators told to pay $7.8 million in fines and reparations over volcanic eruption
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Tour booking agents and managers of a New Zealand island where a volcanic eruption killed 22 people in 2019 were…
Continue Reading Third person dies from Milwaukee shooting that injured 4
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police say a third person has died from injuries sustained in a shooting earlier this week that claimed four victims.…
Continue Reading A tourist from Canada was rescued after accidentally driving a rental Jeep off a Hawaii cliff
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — A tourist driving in the early morning dark on the southern tip of Hawaii’s Big…
Continue Reading Texts show prosecutor’s ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Attorneys for Donald Trump and other defendants in the Georgia election interference case hoped…
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Migrant shelters and advocates react to blocking of Texas Senate Bill 4
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After a U.S. federal judge in Austin blocked Texas SB4 on Thursday, migrant advocates on both sides of the border…
Continue Reading Girl walking to school in New York finds severed arm, police later find another arm and leg
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — A girl walking to school on Long Island in New York found a severed arm on the side of the road and police searching the area…
Continue Reading Slain pregnant Amish woman had cuts to her head and neck, Pennsylvania police say
By PETER SMITH and MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish…
Continue Reading Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But…
Continue Reading Utah Legislature expands ability of clergy members to report child abuse
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah faith leaders who learn about ongoing child abuse from a perpetrator during a…
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