After disappointing senior year, Las Cruces class of 2020 has uncertain future
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of prom, in-person graduation and end-of-year parties, Celia Acosta’s excitement shifted to starting…
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Nearly three quarters of US senators call on Trump administration to help local news
United States Senators have a new idea to boost struggling local news outlets in their home states: Ads from the federal government. Nearly…
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Some businesses defy Texas rules on virus-related closings
DALLAS, Texas — A handful of Texas businesses reopened Friday in defiance of state guidance in the fight against the coronavirus, which allows…
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Las Cruces extends emergency until May 15; mayor allows for virtual meeting public comments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted on Friday to extend the city’s emergency proclamation until at least May 15th. Resolution…
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Cowboys target defense with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore on NFL Draft day 2 on ABC-7
(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft resumes LIVE again on ABC-7 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys turned the focus…
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New Mexico governor won’t ease state restrictions as Doña Ana County cases near triple digits
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Friday showed no signs of backing down on restrictions designed to…
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First we need to fix this key thing. Then we can reopen
With the US surpassing the grim toll of 50,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths, perhaps our nation will now properly address the epidemic. The milestone…
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‘Heartbroken’: El Paso Nurse who worked with children dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the nurse’s family says she was diagnosed with the virus, but an official cause of…
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Georgia business owners are conflicted as the state reopens hair salons, gyms and bowling alleys
Hair stylists at Salon Gloss in Woodstock, Georgia, wore masks and gloves on Friday, maintaining distance by using every other work station and…
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EPISD halts meal service at Logan Elementary after worker gets virus
EL PASO, TEXAS — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District have suspended meal service at Logan Elementary School after a cafeteria…
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El Pasoan claims malaria drug helped with virus, but doctors warn of possible deadly side effects
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a pharmaceutical drug that’s become a household name alongside Covid-19: Hydroxychloroquine. “It’s been around for along…
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White House virus briefing touts testing as U.S. death toll passes 50,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home Covid-19 test kit during Friday’s White…
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The country’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000 as a few states relax restrictions Friday
A few states are relaxing restrictions aimed to slow down the coronavirus pandemic but many governors say they are not ready to reopen. Florida Gov.…
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Virus deaths rise to 42 in Juarez with 188 confirmed cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — According the Chihuahua Health Secretariat, there are now 188 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the city of Juárez, which…
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Federal budget deficit could hit $3.7 trillion this year, CBO says
The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could nearly quadruple the federal budget deficit this year, pushing it to a whopping $3.7 trillion,…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is continuing to use an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump to treat coronavirus cases in…
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Shooting star caught on camera in spectacular sky over Australia
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — One lucky Australian star-gazer captured spectacular video footage of a shooting star in the sky during the Lyrid…
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University employee designs ventilator at fraction of usual cost
Click here for updates on this story Omaha (WOWT) — There has been a large amount of coverage about the supply of…
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U.S. Navy recommends reinstating captain fired over virus warning
WASHINGTON, DC — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to…
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Limits on savings withdrawals have been lifted
Banks can now allow savings account holders to make an unlimited number of transfers or withdrawals, the Federal Reserve Board announced Friday. The…
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Trump signs $484B bill to aid employers, hospitals under stress from pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed a $484 billion bill Friday to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic…
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JPMorgan, Ruth’s Chris accused of cheating small businesses out of emergency loans
JPMorgan Chase, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and others are being accused in a lawsuit of efforts to “cheat” small businesses out of…
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Car explodes into flames, covering I-10 at Rubin exit with heavy smoke
EL PASO, Texas — A car caught fire and exploded along the side of Interstate 10 near Rubin, impairing visibility for drivers as it sent thick, black…
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Americans are adopting more puppies and Chewy is cashing in
Chewy was made for a moment like this. The $18 billion online pet supplies retailer has emerged as one of the biggest winners during this period of…
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Lysol maker: Please don’t drink our cleaning products
The company that makes Lysol and Dettol is urging customers not to consume its cleaning products after President Donald Trump suggested the…
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How to make your own face mask (whether or not you know how to sew)
There’s one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase surgical masks or N95…
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‘Music unites us all’: El Paso musicians take talents online
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic may be pushing apart, but for some, the connections are more alive than ever. Some El Paso musicians are taking their…
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Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 30 years of discoveries and awe-inspiring images
The Hubble Space Telescope launched 30 years ago on Friday, forever changing the way we see the universe. The telescope’s ethereal, dreamy and…
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US health officials said months ago risk to the public was low. But coronavirus was already spreading
New research and two February deaths confirmed as virus-related add to evidence that the coronavirus was spreading in the US much earlier than…
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Millions of dads are stuck at home — which could be a game changer for working moms
Globally, more than 1.3 billion children are out of school because of the coronavirus pandemic. Parents are frazzled. Children are antsy. And the…
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