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Where did it go wrong for Britain on coronavirus?
The British government is on the brink of missing a crucial target in its fight against coronavirus. A headline-grabbing aim of conducting 100,000…
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New York City Jewish leaders write to mayor saying they were hurt by his comments and request a meeting
Jewish community leaders in New York City wrote an open letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, expressing their “anger and disappointment” over…
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Coronavirus is ’emboldening’ Myanmar military to carry out ‘war crimes’ says UN human rights expert
A leading United Nations human rights expert claims the Myanmar military is carrying out “war crimes” against ethnic minorities,…
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Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 4 new deaths as hospitalizations also see big jump
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported four new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of deaths…
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New Mexico reports 239 new virus cases, including a Las Cruces food pantry volunteer
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has at least 3,213 coronavirus cases with 112 known dead, state health officials said Wednesday. The state…
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Borderland milk distributor works to keep up production during pandemic without furloughs, financial assistance
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland milk distributor that serves the region said it will continue to service hundreds of thousands of consumers with milk…
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Over 350 essential employees screened in latest drive-thru virus testing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health had over 350 ‘essential employees’ arrive to be screened during the most recent round…
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Black-owned businesses in Georgia struggle as the state reopens
While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black small business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black…
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L.A. becomes 1st major U.S. city offering all residents virus tests
LOS ANGELES, California — The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms,…
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Staying Strong: El Paso Princesses are asking kids to share ‘Thank You’ letters for essential workers
EL PASO, Texas — A few recognizable princesses in the borderland are hoping to spread some positivism and cheer during this pandemic through ‘Thank…
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De Blasio apologizes for comments but frustrations rise over large gatherings violating NYC social distancing guidelines
Hours after issuing stern warnings broadly to “the Jewish community” in the wake of a large Hasidic funeral gathering in Brooklyn Tuesday…
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Half-dozen women released from El Paso immigration facility after lawsuit over virus threat
EL PASO, Texas — Six women who sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Homeland Security, claiming they were being exposed to…
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Trump treats meatpacking workers as disposable
Get back to work, says President Trump. He might as well add: even if it might kill you. Tuesday, he used the Defense Production Act to order meat…
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Strong wind gusts toss trash bins along busy west El Paso street
EL PASO, Texas — Strong wind gusts of more than 40 miles per hour pushed through west El Paso on Wednesday, turning trash day for some residents in…
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Stray bullets from desert gunfire hit east El Paso home with 4 children inside
EL PASO, Texas — David Salazaar is now afraid for his four children after stray bullets, apparently coming from people firing weapons in the desert…
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Teacher finding new ways to keep students engaged through online learning
Click here for updates on this story Greensboro (WGHP) — Online teaching and learning is something students, teachers…
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Fugitive sought in pair of Texas murders captured at Ysleta port of entry
EL PASO, Texas — A fugitive wanted for a pair of west Texas murders last year was captured Wednesday in Mexico and turned over to authorities at the…
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Trump meets with business leaders about reopening, says social distancing guidelines ‘fading out’
WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the number of novel coronavirus cases surpassing one million in the U.S., President Donald…
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Walmart looks to update ‘Grand Candela’ memorial after 23rd shooting victim’s death
EL PASO, Texas — Discussion is underway about updating the Cielo Vista Walmart’s “Grand Candela” memorial following this past weekend’s death of a…
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Fed commits to use ‘full range of tools’ to help the economy through unprecedented time
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it would deploy its “full range of tools” to support the US economy as the coronavirus pandemic…
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Laid-off workers may have to give up unemployment benefits as states reopen
As businesses across the nation slowly begin to reopen, many laid-off workers face a difficult decision: Do they feel it’s safe enough to…
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Irrfan Khan, Bollywood icon, dies at 53
Bollywood star Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in “Life Of Pi” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” died Wednesday,…
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The NASA chopper set to be first aircraft to fly on Mars now has a name — thanks to a 17-year-old girl
Bound to make history as the first aircraft to attempt powered flight on another planet, NASA’s new Mars helicopter now has a name that lives…
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Fed leaves rates at zero but will use its ‘full range of tools’ to help the economy
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged near zero and said it would deploy its “full range of tools” to support…
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Juventus striker Paulo Dybala still COVID-19 positive after six weeks
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala is still positive for the coronavirus six weeks after initially contracting it, a source close to the player has told…
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Boeing will cut 16,000 jobs after posting a massive loss
Boeing said it will slash staff and production after posting a massive first-quarter loss. Demand for air travel has evaporated during the…
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Juventus striker Paulo Dybala tests positive for Covid-19 for fourth time in six weeks
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala has tested positive for the coronavirus for the fourth time in six weeks, a source close to the player has told CNN.…
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Juarez virus deaths go to 64, with 259 confirmed cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – The death toll from coronavirus in Juarez went up to 64 as health officials on Wednesday reported an additional fatality.…
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