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Biden orders airstrike on Iran-backed militia in Syria for rocket attack on U.S. forces

February 25, 2021 5:21 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC —The United States conducted a military airstrike Thursday in eastern Syria along the border with Iraq targeting Iranian-backed…

1 hurt in officer-involved traffic crash in far east El Paso near police station

February 25, 2021 6:29 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A stretch of a busy far east El Paso street was shut down Thursday evening after a traffic crash involving a police officer. That…

Annunciation House says 25 asylum seekers to enter El Paso daily starting Friday

February 25, 2021 2:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Ruben Garcia, the director of Annunciation House, said his organization expects to receive 25 asylum-seekers daily enrolled in the…

Fort Bliss unveils plan to fight sexual harassment, sexual assault in wake of Asia Graham case

February 25, 2021 1:01 PM Rachel Phillips

FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss is in the midst of implementing a new initiative that aims at improving the strength and cohesion of the post called…

Theft ring busted that stole $20,000 worth of property in Dona Ana, El Paso counties

February 25, 2021 10:50 AM Andres Valle

MESILLA, New Mexico — The Mesilla Marshal’s Office announced the breakup of a major theft ring that stretched from southern New Mexico to El Paso.…

ANÁLISIS | ¿Cómo avanza el nuevo paquete de estímulo en el Congreso y qué sigue?

February 25, 2021 7:09 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) –– La mayor prioridad del presidente Joe Biden y del Congreso es aprobar un nuevo paquete de estímulo por coronavirus de US$ 1,9 billones.…

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, renames 2 dorms for Black civil rights leaders

February 25, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

Two dorms at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will now bear the names of two Black civil rights leaders in the state “whose fight for…

No usar mascarilla es un factor clave en los brotes de coronavirus en gimnasios, según estudios

February 25, 2021 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Utilizar mascarillas y mantener otras precauciones de seguridad es clave para detener la propagación del coronavirus cuando se hace…

The Cherokee Nation acknowledges that descendants of people once enslaved by the tribe should also qualify as Cherokee

February 25, 2021 6:53 PM CNN Newsource

A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week. The Cherokee Nation…

Cuomo niega las acusaciones de acoso sexual de su exasistente

February 25, 2021 6:40 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El gobernador de Nueva York, Andrew Cuomo, niega las acusaciones de acoso sexual por parte de una exasistente, que incluyen haberle dado un…

Contractor electrocuted while working on pole behind El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank

February 25, 2021 12:15 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Electric Company contractor was electrocuted while working on a utility pole in the city’s Lower Valley on Thursday. It…

Top senate official disqualifies minimum wage hike from Covid-19 relief bill

February 25, 2021 5:42 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats’ drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that…

A Wisconsin firefighter was shot after heat from a burning building discharges loaded firearm inside, the fire department says

February 25, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

A Wisconsin firefighter remains in critical condition after a loaded firearm inside a burning building discharged and struck him, according to the…

It took hours to fill 3,500 ‘super senior’ vaccination appointments with UMC

February 25, 2021 4:31 AM Mauricio Casillas

UPDATE #2: As of 5 p.m. UMC indicated all 3,500 appointment slots had been filled and no further reservations were being taken. UPDATE: As of 2:30…

Student protesters urge state to change Dixie State University’s name

February 25, 2021 5:46 PM CNN Newsource

State Senate leaders in Utah say a bill to rename Dixie State University will get a debate this session, after a group of students rallied at the…

New Mexico’s governor unveils plan to boost vaccines for seniors, others vulnerable

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said at a briefing Thursday that they have a plan to…

Se suicida John Geddert, el exentrenador del equipo de gimnasia de EE.UU. acusado de tráfico de seres humanos y agresión sexual

February 25, 2021 5:26 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — El cuerpo de John Geddert, quien fue entrenador del equipo estadounidense de gimnasia femenina en los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012,…

Marjorie Taylor Greene pone un letrero antitransgénero justo frente a la oficina de una legisladora con una hija transgénero

February 25, 2021 5:21 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) –– Marjorie Taylor Greene, representante republicana, enfrenta a fuertes críticas después de que puso un letrero antitransgénero afuera…

Mother, daughter honored by city for saving stranger on bridge

February 25, 2021 5:13 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mother and daughter are being honored by the City of…

AT&T is selling a stake in DirecTV, ending an infamous saga

February 25, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

AT&T on Thursday sold a minority stake in its video business to private equity firm TPG. The deal values DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse at…

Mother shares new normal of pandemic learning with special-needs child

February 25, 2021 4:57 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The pandemic has impacted everyone, but especially…

Motorcycle deputy killed in crash

February 25, 2021 4:49 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAKEWOOD, California (KABC) — A Los Angeles County sheriff’s motorcycle…

Airbnb and DoorDash went public at the same time but see very different paths post-pandemic

February 25, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

Airbnb and DoorDash went public the same week in early December and were both met with strong demand from investors. But in their first earnings…

Historically racist single family zoning eliminated

February 25, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story BERKELEY, California (KPIX) — A new plan to revamp Berkeley neighborhoods enacted…

Young girl saves mom from burning home

February 25, 2021 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK, California (KOVR) — A mom is alive thanks to the quick thinking of her…

Hawaii restaurants hopeful as they move to Tier 3

February 25, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story OAHU, Hawaii (KITV) — Many restaurants across O’ahu may now welcome more…

Encuentran en Nueva York una nueva variante del coronavirus que preocupa a científicos

February 25, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Dos equipos diferentes de investigadores dijeron esta semana que encontraron en la ciudad de Nueva York y en otras partes del noreste de…

Internship pays you to live in Vegas casino

February 25, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — No, Las Vegas locals don’t live in casinos. But a…

Teacher under fire for death tweet

February 25, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PAROWAN, Utah (KSL) — The Iron County School District is investigating one of its…

Man turns love of baking into business

February 25, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story RIGBY, Idaho (East Idaho News) — A Rigby man is sharing his love of bagels with…