Fire tears through Amazon distribution center in Redlands, California
A warehouse that operates as an Amazon distribution center went up in flames Friday morning after a three-alarm fire broke out, engulfing the entire…
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Dog returned to white woman who called police on black man bird-watching in Central Park
Amy Cooper got her dog back. The cocker spaniel belonging to the white woman who called police on Christian Cooper, a black man who was bird-watching…
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Texas to increase coronavirus testing, study the virus’ impact, in Hispanic communities
(Editor’s note: The exact impact of the additional testing and study announcements on El Paso have not yet been detailed.) AUSTIN, Texas — The…
Continue Reading The NBA and its players near an agreement to continue the season with 22 teams
The NBA’s return is imminent — but only with 22 teams. The NBA’s Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday that would restart…
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Residents not staying home, ‘going out’ blamed for Juarez spike in virus cases, deaths
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua state health officials on Friday reported the state’s highest peak of infections, and said the record number was…
Continue Reading Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian resigns from board, urges seat be filled by black candidate
Alexis Ohanian says he is trying to set an example for other leaders — by stepping down. Reddit, the social networking site he co-founded 15…
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Officers suspended after 75-year-old man shoved and hurt on video
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Prosecutors were investigating Friday after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked…
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Vehicle goes off cliff along Transmountain Road and into ravine, injuring Fort Bliss soldier
EL PASO, Texas — A vehicle drove off a cliff along Transmountain Road and landed in a ravine Friday afternoon, injuring the 19-year-old driver.…
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Dows soars 800 points after surprise gain in jobs as virus eases
WASHINGTON, DC — Stocks closed out the week with a bang after a closely watched report on the job market surprised investors by showing that…
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LIVE updates: Tropical storm threatening Texas to Florida
HOUSTON, Texas — With the potential of Tropical Depression Cristobal to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Texas this weekend,…
Continue Reading ‘People are showing love’: Growing movement helps support Omaha black business owners
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KETV) — Dripped and Draped is a coffee shop and boutique in downtown…
Continue Reading ‘People are showing love’: Growing movement helps support Omaha black business owners
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KETV) — Dripped and Draped is a coffee shop and boutique in downtown…
Continue Reading Missoula pioneers: First three refugee graduates reflect on high school
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, MT (Missoulian) — Janvier Munyazikwiye graduated high school Thursday in…
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Minneapolis to ban all police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Negotiators for the city of Minneapolis agreed with the state Friday to ban the use of chokeholds by police and to require…
Continue Reading $10,000 worth of horseback riding equipment stolen from non-profit
Click here for updates on this story MORRISON, IL (WQAD ) — Police are investigating after thieves stole close to…
Continue Reading Philadelphia Inquirer journalists call out sick after paper publishes the headline: ‘Buildings Matter, Too’
A large contingent of journalists at the Philadelphia Inquirer took a sick day Thursday to demand change at the newspaper, in the wake of the…
Continue Reading Taco restaurant employees refuse to fulfill catering order for Ohio State Patrol and walk out of shift
Condado Tacos closed two of its locations in Ohio on Tuesday after three employees got into a “heated discussion” with management on…
Continue Reading White House turns press corps into anti-social distancing props
Members of the White House press corps became the latest political prop in President Donald Trump’s quest to reopen the country on Friday. The…
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Woman dies days after fiery car crash into wall in west El Paso
UPDATE: Police said Friday that 50–year old Wendi Scarcelli had died of the injuries she suffered in the crash almost a week ago along N. Mesa…
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El Paso reaches 90 virus deaths with youngest victim yet: Woman in 20s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso recorded its youngest fatality yet of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, with health leaders announcing the death…
Continue Reading Astronomers may have found an Earth-like exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star
Some 3,000 light years away from Earth, researchers believe they have found an Earth-size exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star. The star is known as…
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El Paso protester says he was targeted for arrest, received higher bond because he’s black
(Editor’s note: ABC-7 has confirmed that Andre Jefferson was charged with a probation violation in March and has a prior conviction a couple years…
Continue Reading Chicago mayor says officer shown giving ‘the finger’ to protesters should be fired
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants an officer who was photographed giving protesters the middle finger to be fired. Lightfoot was asked at a press…
Continue Reading Crowds gather to see mural honoring James Scurlock in Omaha
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — People have been stopping by to see a massive mural honoring…
Continue Reading A sweet treat for all the hard work: Charity helps health care workers celebrate holiday
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — It’s a day to celebrate with sweets! The…
Continue Reading Shreveport Little Theatre considers what’s at stake when planning upcoming events
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS ) — It is said in the theater, the show must go on. But due…
Continue Reading Several University of Alabama football players test positive for Covid-19, reports say
Several University of Alabama football players have tested positive for coronavirus, according to multiple reports including Sports Illustrated and…
Continue Reading The pandemic has made a lot of social situations awkward. Here’s how to handle them.
As we emerge from our pandemic isolation, the world we’re coming back to is far different and more socially confusing than it once was.…
Continue Reading Correctional officer at OCCC accused of smuggling contraband into jail, bribing officials
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, HI (KITV ) — A correctional officer at the Oahu Community Correctional…
Continue Reading Protests are erupting over police brutality. And some officers are responding to the outcry with force
As protests over police brutality erupt across the United States, some officers are responding to demonstrations with violence. In recent days,…
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