(CNN) — No one has been found alive in the search following a massive explosion at a military and explosives plant in central Tennessee, Chris Davis, sheriff of Humphreys County, said Saturday. “We’re moving to recovery,” Davis said with emotion during a news conference one day after the blast, his voice trailing off at times.
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By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — At least three shootings across Mississippi this weekend, all apparently connected to high school football games, left several people dead, including an expectant mother, and others injured. Four people were killed and at least 12 others were injured in a shooting in the northwestern Mississippi city of Leland late
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The former president’s office announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May. By Molly Nagle October 11, 2025, 8:04 AM Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the former president confirmed to ABC News. “As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing
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Methane is one of the most concerning greenhouse gas emissions. By Julia Jacobo October 11, 2025, 4:04 AM One of the most potent greenhouse gas emissions has been discovered seeping out of cracks of the Antarctic seafloor, researchers announced. Methane has been measured escaping from crevices in the seabed at a high rate as the
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His bail was raised to $10 million dollars Thursday, according to authorities. By Mason Leath October 10, 2025, 2:48 PM A Marine Corps veteran was arrested after allegedly threatening to open fire on a Texas high school and zoo after leading police on a high-speed chase, officials said. Joshua Finney, 38, is accused of sending
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The rare species of prehistoric predator was found in southern England. By Julia Jacobo October 10, 2025, 1:36 PM A new species of ancient “sword dragon” marine reptile has been discovered in a set of fossils found in England, according to researchers. Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ichthyosaur — an order of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Several Doña Ana Community College campuses will double as polling sites for early voting in the upcoming election. Several Doña Ana Community College campuses Early voting begins Saturday, October 18th, and runs through November 1st from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. each day except Sunday and Monday. Voters can cast their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College is helping students of all abilities get career-ready with a special job fair next week. The EPCC Center for Students with Disabilities and Career and Transfer Services will host the Empowering Careers, Building Futures Job Fair next Tuesday, October 14th. It will take place on the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water is upgrading its residential water meters to advanced models designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service for customers across the city. So far, about 40% of meters have been replaced, with all residential upgrades expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Some customers may notice
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WHITE SANDS, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test open house, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled, officials say. The historic site will now only be open to the public on the third Saturday in October. The site, located on the White Sands Missile Range, is famous for the July 16, 1945,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS and CBP announced ten new construction contracts totaling $4.5 billion to add hundreds of miles of Smart Wall along the border. Three of the contracts are for the El Paso Sector. BCCG was awarded two of the El Paso area contracts. One contract, totaling $155,106,328, is to replace seven
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ryan Kenny, 24, is being held without bond after he allegedly stabbed a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus, prosecutors say. Prosecutors explain that witnesses on the bus report seeing Kenny stand up as if he were heading to the restroom. Moments later, the witnesses reported, Kenny allegedly stabbed the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sheriff deputies arrested Abraham Alvarado, 21, Thursday on multiple felony warrants. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that Alvarado was wanted on charges including Collision Involving Death, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Collision Involving Injury. ABC-7 first reported on Alvarado in April 2025 when Socorro Police officers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Manuel Perez, Jr., the former CBP officer charged for his involvement in a human smuggling conspiracy, has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes. On Thursday, Perez pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Bring in Aliens to the United States for Financial Gain, Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute,
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Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first full week of the federal government shutdown is nearing a close without a deal struck between Congressional Republicans and Democrats in Washington, D.C. to end it. Without legislation to fund the government, many departments remain largely shuttered with limited operations. Some federal employees are furloughed, with others including service
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents part of El Paso, sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representative’s chief administrative officer asking that her pay be withheld until federal workers are paid. ve_nopay_caoDownload View the official letter above. “If federal employees aren’t getting paid, Members of Congress shouldn’t either,” Escobar
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum awarded $75,000 as part of the 2025 El Paso Giving Day, according to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. The donation of matching funds will support nine Borderland nonprofits. Find a list of the organizations below: Frontera Land Alliance 915 TreeKeepers Paso del Norte Trail Desert Spoon Food
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Originally Published: 10 OCT 25 13:08 ET By Annie Grayer, Tami Luhby, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced on Friday that the government has started firing federal workers as the government shutdown drags on. The Trump administration had initially promised to swiftly roll out mass layoffs of
Continue Reading CNN By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Jason Morris, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Some people are dead and several people are unaccounted for after an explosion at a military explosives company in Tennessee, local officials say. “We do have some folks, we can confirm that we do have some that are deceased,” Humphreys County Sheriff Chris
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This academic school year, four educators from Spain are calling El Paso home. They are teaching dual language classes at campuses across the El Paso Independent School District. It’s part of the Texas-Spain Visiting International Teacher Program. ABC-7 caught up with two of the educators who are teaching at Tippin
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for this weekend and early next week as storm changes climb and temperatures drop! The forecast for El Paso and Las Cruces is very similar to what we experienced Thursday. Breezy through your morning with the potential for light winds into your evening.
Continue Reading Originally Published: 10 OCT 25 08:20 ET By Christian Edwards, Char Reck, CNN (CNN) — María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader driven into hiding since a disputed election last year, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for keeping “the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” Machado received the accolade for
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The 18th annual Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival returns to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso this year. It’s a weekend-long celebration of creativity bringing together artists from El Paso, Las Cruces and Juarez. There will also be art installations in Cleveland Square from a Belgian artist as well as some from Colorado
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EL PASO, Texas – World-famous Banana Ball is coming to El Paso! Banana Ball officials announced on Thursday that the Texas Tailgaters and the Firefighters will face off on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026, for two unforgettable nights of high-energy baseball and entertainment. Ticket pricing for the main seating areas will start
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jose Rodriguez lost his leg in a motorcycle accident 12 years ago. He was able to get a prosthetic leg and his life is as back to normal as it can be. Now, he’s trying to pay it forward. During a recent trip to the Philippines, Rodriguez met a 13-year-old
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso man accused of assaulting his girlfriend allegedly broke a picture frame on her head after accusing her of cheating on him, according to court records obtained by ABC-7. John Anthony Etienne is facing multiple charges including assault and unlawful restraint. He was released after posting bond on
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The ruling will be in effect for 14 days. By Peter Charalambous, Devin Dwyer, and James Hill October 9, 2025, 4:45 PM In two courthouses in different parts of the country, President Donald Trump’s attempt to send troops into Democratic-led cities faced a critical legal test on Thursday, with a judge in Chicago temporarily blocking deployment. District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ICE arrested Ricardo Velazquez-Camacho in El Paso on Wednesday. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials say that Velazquez-Camacho is an undocumented migrant from Mexico who is accused of deadly conduct in El Paso. Ricardo Velazquez-Camacho (Courtesy: DHS) The DHS officials did not provide any context or details for the
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El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just identified the bicyclist killed in the crash on Turner Road on the eastside Tuesday as Arturo Galvan, 67. The Special Traffic Investigators say a 22-year-old was driving east on Turner when Galvan made a U-turn. The driver hit Galvan, who died at the hospital. This is
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