Twitter adds warning label to Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter says President Donald Trump has violated its rule against glorifying violence and has affixed a warning label to one of his tweets — the…
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The Dalai Lama blames George Floyd’s death on racism during virtual talk on compassion
The Dalai Lama has deplored the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and blamed discrimination and racism for it. The exiled Tibetan leader gave a…
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Texas to allow some fans at outdoor sports events – but not in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have spectators, but the numbers will be strictly limited, under a new order…
Continue Reading China is embracing a new brand of foreign policy. Here’s what wolf warrior diplomacy means
There is a new brand of diplomacy taking hold in Beijing and its chief architects have a suitably fierce nickname to match their aggressive style…
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‘Nerve-racking’: Virus testing backlog has El Pasoans waiting 10 days or more for results
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso has set up more than a dozen Covid-19 testing sites throughout the community, and while it could take as little…
Continue Reading Caught on video: 90-year-old Texas grandma tries to defuse tense confrontation between police & black motorist
MIDLAND, Texas — When police stopped a Texas man for an alleged traffic violation, the confrontation turned tense, videos of the incident show.…
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Prosecutors do not announce charges in George Floyd’s death but say ‘justice will be served’
Prosecutors looking at the death of George Floyd on Thursday asked the people of Minneapolis for patience while they investigate the case that has…
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Texas jail says guards didn’t notice inmate giving birth
DALLAS, Texas — A woman managed to go into labor and give birth alone in a Texas jail cell without any corrections officers noticing until after…
Continue Reading 911 call the day Ahmaud Arbery died came from a cell phone belonging to the McMichaels
A cell phone belonging to one of the men charged with Ahmaud Arbery’s death called 911 on February 23, shortly before Arbery died, according to…
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WATCH: 68-year-old El Paso virus survivor cheered as he leaves hospital after 47 days
EL PASO, Texas — A 68-year-old man is the definition of staying strong and he’s sure to put a smile on your face. He just became the latest of El…
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Aceitunas Beer Garden among El Paso bars that won’t reopen at 25% capacity
EL PASO, Texas — While bars in El Paso are being given the green light to reopen Friday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s restart of the Texas economy,…
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‘Feisty’ 103-year-old survives virus, celebrates with beer
WILBRAHAM, Massachusetts — “Feisty” is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother. That quality shone through earlier this…
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Man charged in New Mexico Mennonite woman’s death grew up in the faith
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — In a forest clearing outside Flagstaff, Arizona, Sasha Krause was found cold and stiff, with a bullet wound to the back of…
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‘We’re ready’: El Paso bars can serve customers again
EL PASO, Texas — Bars across El Paso are able to reopen Friday at 25% capacity after months of being closed due to coronavirus concerns. The…
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3 Las Cruces nursing homes among 36 in New Mexico with virus; Doña Ana cases at 442
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Three Las Cruces nursing homes are among about three-dozen across New Mexico with at least one positive case or more of…
Continue Reading In the NY Gilgo Beach killings, remains identified 20 years later
For years in the Gilgo Beach, New York multiple victim investigation, she was “Jane Doe #6.” On Thursday, New York’s Suffolk County…
Continue Reading Loyola’s Avain Smith kicking toward his Army dreams
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS ) — Avain Smith is working on being a Division I kicker, but…
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‘Let’s protect ourselves’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Tad cooler for Friday
A few showers and isolated storms tonight then clearing. A cold front passing late tonight will cool us down a bit tomorrow along with some gusty…
Continue Reading Foster kids struggling during the pandemic are getting much needed support from a CNN Hero
For many children in foster care in the United States — there are more than 400,000 — life is often difficult enough. During a pandemic,…
Continue Reading Elderly woman survives being beaten with a meat cleaver
Click here for updates on this story POWDER SPRINGS, GA (WGCL) — An elderly woman is in critical condition after police…
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New Mexico governor outlines reopening for restaurants, gyms, malls, salons and more
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials held a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce a limited reopening…
Continue Reading Father of seven finally gets $6,000 in jobless benefits
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Thousands of Georgians have emailed Better Call Harry for…
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Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday, days after Twitter called two…
Continue Reading Cannabis was used for religious rites at a biblical site in Israel, study finds
If there were any more fun facts to learn about cannabis, its ritualistic use at a biblical site in Israel can now be added to the list. In 1963, two…
Continue Reading Protests spark in Omaha over death of Minneapolis man in police custody
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — Protests over the death of a Minneapolis man are spreading…
Continue Reading Cash Money Records founders once again giving back to NOLA
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO ) — During the pandemic, Bryan “Birdman” Williams and…
Continue Reading North Carolina Zoo welcomes 2 more critically-endangered red wolf pups, second litter in 1 season
Click here for updates on this story ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Two new endangered wolf cubs joined the five born last…
Continue Reading Pool sales soar during COVID-19 crisis
Click here for updates on this story TROUDSBURG, PA (WNEP) — Pocono Pool and Spa near Stroudsburg is busy offering…
Continue Reading Wearing a mask at home could help stop coronavirus spread among family members, study says
One of the few reliefs in our current pandemic is removing that mask when you arrive back home after a trip to the store. If you’ve got family…
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