Parents finally meet their babies after having COVID-19 during birth
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) — When her water broke, Jen Laubach knew it was time to go to…
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5 things to know for April 28: Coronavirus, stay-home orders, testing, economy, oil
New York has become the first state to outright cancel its presidential primary due to the pandemic. The state’s board of elections says, with…
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How New Zealand ‘eliminated’ Covid-19 after weeks of lockdown
After weeks of lockdown, New Zealand has achieved its ambitious goal of eliminating the coronavirus. But the country isn’t celebrating yet.…
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Texas judge opposes governor’s plan to reopen and calls for residents to follow science and stay home
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state will begin to reopen Friday from the coronavirus pandemic, but a Texas judge hopes residents will not take…
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103 veterans have died between 2 residential and long-term care facilities in Massachusetts
Between two Massachusetts residential and long-term care facilities, 103 veterans have died — 85 of whom tested positive for coronavirus. As of…
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New Zealand says it has ‘eliminated’ the virus. Here’s how the country did it
After weeks of lockdown, New Zealand has achieved its ambitious goal of eliminating the coronavirus. But the country isn’t celebrating yet.…
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Despite switching teams, former Locomotive FC star remembers shooting victim ‘Memo’ Garcia
EL PASO, Texas — Midfielder Sebastian Velasquez left EL Paso Locomotive FC for USL club Miami FC this past off-season, but he still carries “Memo”…
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‘Tank tough’: Mourners turn out at vigil for 23rd El Paso Walmart shooting victim
EL PASO, Texas — Dozens of mourners turned out for a vigil held Monday evening in honor of a man shot in the Aug. 3 attack targeting Latinos at the…
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El Paso sees 27 new virus cases as curve not yet flattened; governor’s re-open orders under review
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Public Health Department reported 27 new coronavirus cases on Monday night bringing the county’s cumulative…
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El Paso city & county to allow golf courses to reopen – but with restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — The City and County of El Paso late Monday night announced it has opted to allow golf courses to open back up to the public, but…
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Family plans social-distancing funeral for El Paso Psychiatric Center nurse who died from virus
EL PASO,Texas — A Borderland family is now forced to plan funeral arrangements in the era of social distancing for 51-year-old Natividad Luevano, an…
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El Paso County Commissioners call for release of non-violent immigrants being detained
EL PASO, Texas — For the second time in a week, there was significant debate among the El Paso County Commissioners Court regarding a resolution…
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This is what coronavirus capitalism looks like
Covid-19 continues to awkwardly expose the weird morality of American capitalism, where it’s OK for companies to swarm for government help…
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More than 31,600 El Pasons laid off from their jobs over past month during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Over the past month, more than 31,600 workers in the El Paso area have now found themselves jobless in the wake of the coronavirus…
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Analysis: Trump ranted against briefings, but he ultimately just can’t help himself
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. President Donald…
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‘Workers aren’t coming in:’ Hatch chile farmers worried about harvest due to pandemic
HATCH, New Mexico — At least one chile farmer in the Hatch Valley said his workers aren’t tending the fields because they’re worried about…
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Texas governor to let restaurants, theaters, malls open with limited capacity on May 1
Here’s a summary is what Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled…. Texas governor says he will allow the state stay-home order to expire on April 30.Governor…
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‘Not comfortable’: El Paso’s top doctor concerned about Texas governor’s reopening plan
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza said he’s uncomfortable with a decision by the governor to allow…
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Mexico continues tug of war with firms over virus outbreak
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s government continued its tug of war with businesses on Monday, pledging to reopen factories vital to the U.S.…
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El Paso City Council approves pay cuts & furloughs as it deals with $86 million budget shortfall
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to cut the pay of thousands of city employees beginning May 24 and put over 400…
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El Paso police issue citations to ‘Open Texas’ protest organizer for violating city orders
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have now issued citations to the organizer of the “Open Texas” rally that took place in downtown over the…
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The largest-ever Arctic ozone hole developed this spring. Now, scientists say it’s closed.
An ozone hole that formed over the Arctic this spring and eventually grew into the largest ever recorded there has closed. Scientists who were…
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Staying Strong: El Paso bakeries offer free cakes for kids celebrating birthdays during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– As families continue to practice social distancing, kids are having to deal with the disappointment of canceled events such as…
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El Paso police officer, sheriff’s deputy each quarantined after contracting virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso law enforcement agencies reported two cases of coronavirus within their ranks on Monday. An El Paso city police officer…
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White House-allied conservatives band together to support economic reopening
A group of conservatives, some with close ties to the White House, formally announced a new coalition Monday that will push state officials to reopen…
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Trump unveils plan to help states ramp up virus testing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump held a late afternoon news conference Monday to unveil what he and his White House task force said was a…
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New Mexico sees 101 new virus cases, while Doña Ana County has 10 additional
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials said New Mexico now has at least 2,823 coronavirus cases as of Monday with 104 known dead. The officials…
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Texas governor will allow state’s stay-at-home order to end on Thursday and open businesses Friday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he will allow his stay-at-home order for the Lone Star State to expire on Thursday, commencing a phased exit from…
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Colorado and Nevada join Western States Pact as states work on unified coronavirus strategy
Colorado and Nevada on Monday became the latest states to join California, Oregon and Washington in the Western States Pact, a working group of…
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White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules press briefing
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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