Roy Horn of ‘Siegfried and Roy’ fame dies from coronavirus
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Magician Roy Horn of the famed Vegas act Siegfried & Roy has died of complications from the coronavirus. Horn was 75. Horn…
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Staten Island hospital nurse accused of stealing, using credit card from her dying Covid-19 patient
Police say a nurse at a New York City hospital faces charges for stealing a credit card of a former Covid-19 patient while hospitalized, which the…
Continue Reading A 19th century work ethic with an Instagram account: A Buffalo milkman rides again
It was a little more than a day into his return to the milk delivery business last month that Bradley Hellert, 64, found himself with a dilemma. His…
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How Covid-19 self-administered nasal swab testing works
EL PASO, Texas — Self-administered coronavirus testing is now available in El Paso for those who qualify. Thanks to a partnership with Walmart and…
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Summer camps for kids in the Borderland are making plans to open up
EL PASO, Texas — Summer in the Borderland usually means camp time. But in this new virus era however, it’s a possibility summer camps will be a…
Continue Reading Two more arrested in connection with shooting death of Family Dollar security guard
Two men charged in connection with the shooting death of a Michigan Family Dollar security guard who told a customer to put on a face mask have been…
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic is hitting black and brown Americans especially hard on all fronts
At first, the coronavirus pandemic was called the great equalizer. It seemed to be affecting people of all races, backgrounds and income levels, from…
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‘We need to do something’: Las Cruces City Council will soon vote on making masks mandatory in city
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Friday signaled that it will soon vote on whether to require all residents of the city to…
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Doña Ana County virus cases surpass 200 as New Mexico surges
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Friday that another 181 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, pushing the statewide total…
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3 nurses strangled in northern Mexico border state
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Police in the northern Mexico border state of Coahuila said Friday they found three sisters who worked in the government…
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Two men involved in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery face murder charges, GBI says
Two men involved in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia, have been arrested and face murder and aggravated assault charges,…
Continue Reading Two men involved in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery face murder charges, GBI says
Two men involved in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery near Brunswick, Georgia, have been arrested and face murder and aggravated assault charges,…
Continue Reading It’s what I can’t see in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting video that also terrifies me
It looks like every black man’s nightmare. A deserted Southern road. An open-carry state. And two armed white men chasing you in a pickup…
Continue Reading Georgia lawmakers renew push for a hate crime bill after Ahmaud Arbery shooting
Georgia lawmakers are calling for changes to the state code to include hate crimes after the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while…
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Runners around the world dedicated 2.23 miles to shooting victim Ahmaud Arbery
Friday would have been Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday. Instead of celebrating, people all over the world are mourning the Georgia man’s…
Continue Reading Runners around the world dedicated 2.23 miles to shooting victim Ahmaud Arbery
Friday would have been Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday. Instead of celebrating, people all over the world are mourning the Georgia man’s…
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Former Gov. Richardson partners with Olmos, Trejo on relief fund for Colonias
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has recruited two Hollywood actors to help raise money for areas of Doña Ana County…
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Televangelist Jim Bakker is recovering from a stroke, his wife says
Famed televangelist Jim Bakker recently had a stroke, his wife said. His eponymous TV show will continue to film without him while he recovers. Lori…
Continue Reading A man found dead on an airport runway in Austin was not a badged airport employee
A man was found dead on a runway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas Thursday night after a plane landed and now authorities are…
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It’s what I can’t see in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting video that also terrifies me
It looks like every black man’s nightmare. A deserted Southern road. An open-carry state. And two armed white men chasing you in a pickup…
Continue Reading Cuomo warns of ‘entirely different chapter’ as 5-year-old NYC boy dies from COVID-related complications
For months, parents have been counting their blessings amid reports that the novel coronavirus generally seemed to spare children. As the outbreak…
Continue Reading What’s happening between the US and China is no cold war
A standoff between giants US and China is alarming enough on its own. Scarier is the fact that nationalists on both sides have political incentives…
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Jeep Wrangler tips over in crash test
Jeep’s latest Wrangler tipped onto its side twice during crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The performance…
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Juarez mayor imposing nightly 10 p.m. curfew to stop virus spread
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The mayor of Juarez announced he is imposing a curfew that will take effect as of 10 p.m. Friday and run for the next 10…
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‘If you want to vote, wear a mask’: Las Cruces mayor to require voters to wear masks at City Hall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Despite push-back from city councilors, Mayor Ken Miyagishima plans to require all voters to wear masks when casting their…
Continue Reading Gerber’s new baby Magnolia is the first adopted spokesbaby in the company’s history
This year’s Gerber baby just goes to show that family doesn’t have to be defined by genes. Meet the adorable Magnolia. She’s the…
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Yes, unemployment benefits will still be paid even if state funds run out
A growing number of states are turning to the federal government to help pay unemployment benefits to millions of Americans left jobless by the…
Continue Reading Weekend offers slight storm chance, warmer temps.
Peak wind gusts hit 50 mph on the west side of town Friday morning due to the passage of a cold front. The winds will continue to settle tonight. The…
Continue Reading Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Lori Loughlin in college admissions scandal
A federal judge on Friday denied a motion to dismiss the charges against actress Lori Loughlin, her husband and 12 others in the college admissions…
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Mayor Margo’s dinner out didn’t violate his own city order, but it did ignore top doctor’s advice
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo has responded to a photograph being circulated on social media. (See it at the bottom of this article.) It…
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