Virus deaths jump to 45 in Juarez as total cases now exceed 200
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Health Secretariat announced Saturday that Juarez has now exceeded 200 coronavirus cases as three more deaths…
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Media report out of China claims North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is dead
BEIJING, China — A Beijing-backed satellite TV channel is reporting that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has died. Word of his reported death comes…
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UTEP & EPCC professor dies after contracting coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — It was news that no one who knew him expected to hear when they woke up Friday morning. University of Texas El Paso and El Paso…
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Atlanta mayor says clients should tell manicurists about coronavirus numbers
As people in Atlanta began returning to newly reopened businesses, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made a special request of some. “If you’re…
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Small business owners weigh the risks as they face reopening in some states
VaLinda Miller knew her first year as a small business owner would be hard — but not this hard. When she opened her bookstore, Turning Page…
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Man runs with Old Glory to inspire America during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) — A stroll down Peachtree Road in Atlanta is not what it used…
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The medical experts stay with Trump, but for how long?
Does President Donald Trump not know that people will believe him when he speaks from the White House podium? Does he not care? He has made clear,…
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After her husband died from coronavirus, she found an emotional goodbye note on his phone
“I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for.” That’s the beginning of a…
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Million-dollar whisky sale targeted in cyber attack, says auctioneer
The second phase of a million-dollar online whisky auction has been postponed after it became the target of a cyber attack, auctioneers have said.…
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The United States’ reported coronavirus deaths approach 52,000, over a quarter of the world’s known tally
Less than three months since the first known coronavirus death in the US, the country’s reported fatalities make up more than a quarter of the…
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The United States’ reported coronavirus death toll approaches 52,000, over a quarter of the world’s known deaths
Less than three months since the first known coronavirus death in the US, the country’s reported fatalities make up more than a quarter of the…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, April 25
Don’t believe what celebrities say. The novel coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Stories around the world paint a grim…
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Coronavirus has killed nearly 52,000 people in the US, over a quarter of the world’s deaths
Less than three months since the first known coronavirus death in the US, the country’s fatalities make up more than quarter of the global…
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As virus cases top 700, El Pasoans warned to wear face coverings or face fines, jail time
EL PASO, Texas — Another day of double-digit increases in the number of coronavirus cases in El Paso county brought a stern warning from…
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Well-known Las Cruces vocalist brings his music to retirement community, while social distancing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A well-known Borderland vocalist is sharing his gift of music with some of the community members in a senior living…
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After disappointing senior year, Las Cruces class of 2020 has uncertain future
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of prom, in-person graduation and end-of-year parties, Celia Acosta’s excitement shifted to starting…
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Nearly three quarters of US senators call on Trump administration to help local news
United States Senators have a new idea to boost struggling local news outlets in their home states: Ads from the federal government. Nearly…
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Some businesses defy Texas rules on virus-related closings
DALLAS, Texas — A handful of Texas businesses reopened Friday in defiance of state guidance in the fight against the coronavirus, which allows…
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Las Cruces extends emergency until May 15; mayor allows for virtual meeting public comments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted on Friday to extend the city’s emergency proclamation until at least May 15th. Resolution…
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Cowboys target defense with CB Diggs, DT Gallimore on NFL Draft day 2 on ABC-7
(Editor’s note: The NFL Draft resumes LIVE again on ABC-7 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys turned the focus…
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New Mexico governor won’t ease state restrictions as Doña Ana County cases near triple digits
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Friday showed no signs of backing down on restrictions designed to…
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First we need to fix this key thing. Then we can reopen
With the US surpassing the grim toll of 50,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths, perhaps our nation will now properly address the epidemic. The milestone…
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‘Heartbroken’: El Paso Nurse who worked with children dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that the nurse’s family says she was diagnosed with the virus, but an official cause of…
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Georgia business owners are conflicted as the state reopens hair salons, gyms and bowling alleys
Hair stylists at Salon Gloss in Woodstock, Georgia, wore masks and gloves on Friday, maintaining distance by using every other work station and…
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EPISD halts meal service at Logan Elementary after worker gets virus
EL PASO, TEXAS — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District have suspended meal service at Logan Elementary School after a cafeteria…
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El Pasoan claims malaria drug helped with virus, but doctors warn of possible deadly side effects
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a pharmaceutical drug that’s become a household name alongside Covid-19: Hydroxychloroquine. “It’s been around for along…
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White House virus briefing touts testing as U.S. death toll passes 50,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the first at-home Covid-19 test kit during Friday’s White…
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The country’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000 as a few states relax restrictions Friday
A few states are relaxing restrictions aimed to slow down the coronavirus pandemic but many governors say they are not ready to reopen. Florida Gov.…
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Virus deaths rise to 42 in Juarez with 188 confirmed cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — According the Chihuahua Health Secretariat, there are now 188 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the city of Juárez, which…
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Federal budget deficit could hit $3.7 trillion this year, CBO says
The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic could nearly quadruple the federal budget deficit this year, pushing it to a whopping $3.7 trillion,…
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