5 things to know for June 12: Protests, election, economy, coronavirus, Lebanon
The NFL is the latest big name to make a commitment to racial justice — to the tune of $250 million over the next 10 years. Here’s what…
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Overnight rollover prompts highway closure
EL PASO — A semi-truck rolled over near I-10 and Paisano early Friday morning, prompting the closure of all I-10 westbound lanes. Police were called…
Continue Reading Protesters in Raleigh replace the inscription on a Confederate monument with a memorial for George Floyd
As Confederate statues are coming down across the nation, protesters in downtown Raleigh took it upon themselves to put a new plaque on a monument at…
Continue Reading Stranded Filipino woman Michelle Silvertino died after waiting days for a bus home during lockdown
The death of a single mother in the Philippines who died after trying to get a bus home during the country’s coronavirus lockdown has led to…
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13 Chicago officers lounged in a congressman’s office during demonstrations and violence, security video shows
Thirteen Chicago police officers lounged and slept in the congressional campaign office of US Rep. Bobby Rush on June 1 as protests and looting…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police are rarely disciplined for complaints, records show
When Minneapolis-based activist Michelle Gross learned the name of the officer who planted his knee on the neck of George Floyd until after he lost…
Continue Reading Nevada governor announces plans to pardon small marijuana possession convictions
A resolution being drafted by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak would pardon tens of thousands of people who have been convicted for possessing small amounts…
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1 El Pasoan dead, 3 hurt in head-on crash near Border Patrol checkpoint in Hudspeth County
HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas — An El Paso motorist died and several others were seriously injured in a head-on highway crash Thursday morning just east…
Continue Reading A California man who wounded several law enforcement officers and killed another man was fatally shot by police
A two-day manhunt for the California man suspected of shooting multiple law enforcement officers and killing a citizen ended Thursday evening with…
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Mexico labor lawyer to be held pending trial on riot charges
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A judge has ordered a labor lawyer jailed pending trial on charges that prosecutors say stem from a protest this year and not…
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El Paso’s mayor calls for care facilities to release virus info amid deadly outbreak at state vets home
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time since El Paso announced the city’s first case of the coronavirus, Mayor Dee Margo is now urging all assisted…
Continue Reading Man injured as protesters partially dismantle Confederate monument in Virginia
A man suffered life-threatening injuries when protesters in Portsmouth, Virginia partially dismantled a Confederate monument on Wednesday night,…
Continue Reading New Jersey mayor faces backlash for telling protesters he’s ‘pro-black for all the good black people’ he knows
The mayor of a mostly white New Jersey township is apologizing for his comments during an anti-discrimination protest organized by residents of a…
Continue Reading Louisville council passes ‘Breonna’s Law’ banning no-knock warrants
The Louisville, Kentucky, metro council unanimously voted to pass an ordinance called “Breonna’s Law” on Thursday, banning no-knock…
Continue Reading Pastor walks with large cross to renew faith during historic times
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man passing through the mountains is turning heads…
Continue Reading Bronx teenager suffers facial fractures after allegedly being tased by NYPD, lawyer tells CNN
A Bronx teenager was allegedly tased on the face multiple times by police who mistook him for a rioter, his lawyer told CNN. Jahmel Leach, 16, was…
Continue Reading How future generations will remember the coronavirus pandemic
A window conversation between generations forced to stay apart. Once-bustling city streets sitting deserted. A grocery shopper dressed in a makeshift…
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Border Patrol rescues woman from El Paso canal moments after arresting alleged rapist
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested an alleged rapist and rescued a woman from a canal during simultaneous operations early…
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‘Had to do it’: Las Cruces man accused of using sword to slay neighbor by trying to cut head off
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man is suspected of using a sword to kill his neighbor, telling other neighbors afterward that he “had to do…
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Fort Bliss lifting many virus restrictions that were in effect
FORT BLISS, Texas — Military officials announced Thursday evening that they were lifting many restrictions previously instituted at the Fort Bliss…
Continue Reading Clothing start-up survives COVID-19 through personal protective equipment pivot
Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Mont. (Billings Gazette) — Sets of dark blue denim overalls have been…
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PGA Tour recognizes racial injustice with moment of silence in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Colonial already was quiet with no spectators around for the return of the PGA Tour on Thursday. And then at 8:46 a.m., it…
Continue Reading Seattle police want to return to vacated precinct in what protesters call an ‘autonomous zone’
Seattle police want to resume operations at a downtown precinct they left empty as protesters began occupying the area around it. The area around the…
Continue Reading Following heroic rescue, dogs reunited with their owner
Click here for updates on this story BUTTE-SILVER BOW, Mont. (The Montana Standard) — Bandit and Georgie burst through…
Continue Reading Sony finally reveals the PlayStation 5’s design and its exclusive games
Sony teased Thursday which games will be available to play on its upcoming next-gen PlayStation 5 console and finally revealed the device’s new…
Continue Reading In wake of George Floyd’s death, Minnesota governor calls for state legislature to pass police reform
Following weeks of protests over George Floyd’s death, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said he will convene a special session of the state…
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2 new Dona Ana County virus deaths among 10 in New Mexico; governor allows breweries to reopen
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she would allow breweries and brew pubs – but not bars – to reopen at 50% capacity as…
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Las Cruces mom gets donated van to help toddler get transplant
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces non-profit and car dealership have teamed up to help family in need. Revolution 120 and the Sisbarro Car…
Continue Reading Principal expresses outrage over racist photo in student yearbook
Click here for updates on this story SUWANEE, Ga. (WGCL) — An offensive yearbook photo featuring Dr. Martin Luther King…
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Trump proposal discussed in Dallas avoids committing to major police reform
DALLAS, Texas — President Donald Trump said Thursday he would pursue an executive order to encourage police departments to meet “current…
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