Women make political history in Louisiana, but men are still the majority
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La (KTBS) — For the first time in U.S. history six women stood on a…
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Lorena Borjas, a transgender Latina activist who fought for immigrants and sex workers, has died of Covid-19
Even as Lorena Borjas was feeling ill and waiting on Covid-19 test results, she was worried about how transgender immigrants would cope with the…
Continue Reading Women make political history in Louisiana, but men are still the majority
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La. (KTBS) — For the first time in U.S. history six women stood on a…
Continue Reading Last quarter was brutal for stocks. This one is a wild card
The first quarter of 2020 was the worst three months for stocks since the global financial crisis. And it’s hard to say whether April through…
Continue Reading The world’s largest coronavirus lockdown is having a dramatic impact on pollution in India
When India imposed a nationwide lockdown a week ago, it was designed to stop the imminent spread of the novel coronavirus. But grinding this country…
Continue Reading One block in America. Six businesses on the brink of disaster
As of 2019, there were an estimated 30.7 million small businesses in the US, employing 59.9 million people, or almost half of the private sector…
Continue Reading Second pastor charged with violating public orders says church doors will still be open on Sunday
For the second time in two days, police have charged a pastor with defying public orders against large gatherings by holding church services with…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 1: Coronavirus, census, prisons, election, Venezuela
It’s April Fools’ Day, but understandably, not many people are in a joking mood. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed…
Continue Reading Morgues and funeral homes in New York City say they are overwhelmed and the death toll keeps climbing
Funeral directors in New York are bracing for a worst-case scenario as the death toll keeps rising daily. There are 41,771 positive cases of Covid-19…
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Global stocks and US futures drop after Trump issues dire warning
Global stocks and US futures declined Wednesday after the White House warned that up to 240,000 Americans could die as a result of the coronavirus…
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Reclamos para que políticos reduzcan sus sueldos en medio del coronavirus: ¿cuánto ganan los legisladores y los médicos en Argentina?
(CNN Español) – “Bueno muchachos, les tocó la hora de ganar menos”, dijo el presidente de Argentina Alberto Fernández este domingo, apelando…
Continue Reading Power-hungry leaders are itching to exploit the coronavirus crisis
As Covid-19 brings the world to a halt, some world leaders have spotted an opportunity to tighten their grip on power. In Hungary, a bill passed on…
Continue Reading El periodo estimado para una vacuna de coronavirus es de 18 meses. Los expertos dicen que es arriesgado
(CNN) – Dieciocho meses pueden parecer mucho, pero en “años” de vacunas es un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Esa es la ventana de tiempo del gobierno…
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UMC doctor to return to work after being suspended for wearing an N95 mask in hospital hallways
EL PASO, Texas — A doctor and anesthesiologist at University Medical Center is set to return to work after he was suspended for wearing an N95…
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El Paso coronavirus cases hit 50, increasing 5-fold from just a week ago: See the location map
El PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County hit a milestone Tuesday night, reaching 50. That represents a five-fold…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texans to stay home except for ‘essential’ activity as state death toll grows to 41
AUSTIN, Texas — As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an end to non-essential business and…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital employee becomes 2nd local healthcare worker diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Children’s Hospital employee became the second know case of a local healthcare worker being infected with the…
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New Mexico governor announces 5th virus death, predicts ‘we will see more’
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the state’s fifth coronavirus death, an Albuquerque-area man in his 40s who…
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White House projects up to 240,000 U.S. deaths from virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “rough two-week period” ahead as the White House released new…
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Carnival seeks $6 billion as Covid-19 pandemic devastates cruise industry
Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks…
Continue Reading Carnival seeks $6 billion as Covid-19 pandemic devastates cruise industry
Carnival Corporation is seeking at least $6 billion to weather an unprecedented crisis that has decimated business, after coronavirus outbreaks…
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El Paso veterinarians hope to keep coronavirus on a leash as they provide ‘essential’ pet care
EL PASO, Texas – Though many businesses have had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians provide an “essential service” and refuse to…
Continue Reading It’s Census Day. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 count
Households across the United States have been receiving invitations to complete the 2020 census for weeks. But another milestone in the count is…
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Southeastern New Mexico Airport expansion continues
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A southeastern airport in the heart of New Mexico’s oil region is continuing its expansion despite the ongoing COVID-19…
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Concerns arise at El Paso City Hall about Fort Bliss no longer reporting virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of coronavirus cases rose in El Paso to 50 on Tuesday, the number of reported cases out of Fort Bliss remained at…
Continue Reading Journalists challenge Trump’s ‘revisionist history’ regarding coronavirus response
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. On the afternoon of…
Continue Reading Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney dies of complications from coronavirus
Legendary jazz trumpeter Wallace Roney has died of complications from the novel coronavirus, his publicist said. He was 59. Roney died Tuesday at St.…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter struggles to get necessary donations in virus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of Las Cruces residents worry about the future of their jobs, the Gospel Rescue Mission has seen a drop in…
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Las Cruces police bracing for more domestic violence cases due to stay-at-home order
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of Las Cruces residents asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Las Cruces Police…
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