ABC’s show “The Great Christmas Light Fight” features a couple from Mesa, AZ
MESA, Arizona– Shelley and Michael Pelky of Mesa, Arizona started going all out for Christmas about 12 years ago, and now they’re competing on ABC’s…
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Secret Service: Chinese Hackers Stole $20M in COVID Relief Funds
The U.S. Secret Service says hackers linked to the Chinese government stole at least $20 million in Covid-relief. The hackers raided unemployment…
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One person injured in early morning stabbing
EL PASO, Texas – An approximately 30 year old woman has been taken to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing in Northeast El Paso,…
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NMSU coaches held onto Mike Peake’s gun, didn’t cooperate with investigation, according to KOAT report
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico State allegedly departed from Albuquerque after the Nov. 19 shooting involving Mike Peake while authorities…
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County’s current migrant processing center to close; new one to open in January
EL PASO, Texas — As the lifting of Title 42 looms, El Paso County officials are preparing for the large influx of migrants we could see in the…
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Actress Kirstie Alley dies
ABC NEWS – ABC News is reporting actress Kirstie Alley has died after a battle with cancer. Alley was 71. Her most famous role included Rebecca Howe…
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Alito’s mentions of Ashley Madison and children wearing KKK costumes cap an awkward Supreme Court day
(CNN) — As the Supreme Court gathered for more than two hours on Monday to discuss whether a graphic designer can refuse to do…
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Pediatric beds at full capacity in El Paso as respiratory illness spikes
EL PASO, Texas — The city’s health authority, Dr. Hector Ocaranza, said that all of the staffed pediatric hospital beds in El Paso are at full…
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Deadline for REAL ID extended, giving US air travelers a reprieve
(CNN) — If you’ve been sweating out that latest deadline for REAL ID required for US air travel, you’re getting another reprieve. The US…
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El Paso police to honor Fort Bliss soldier credited with saving driver from fiery crash
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police say they will award a Fort Bliss soldier with the department’s Live Saving Award for the actions he told this…
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Experts warn of toxic levels of mercury in some beauty creams
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in Minnesota recently lost her peripheral vision after using beauty creams that promised skin-whitening results. The…
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NMSU forward Mike Peake has been suspended indefinitely from the team
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Mike Peake has been suspended indefinitely from the New Mexico State Men’s Basketball team following his involvement in a…
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8 million cleaning products recalled over bacteria exposure risk
(CNN) — The Laundress brand of detergent and household cleaning products has recalled about eight million products because of the possible presence…
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Supreme Court conservatives seem to side with website designer who doesn’t want to work with same-sex couples
(CNN) — Several conservative members of the Supreme Court seemed sympathetic Monday to arguments from a graphic designer who seeks…
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Attacks on US power grid have been subject of extremist chatter for years. DHS bulletin warns of attacks on critical infrastructure amid other targets
By John Miller, CNN Attacks on the United States’ power grid have been the subject of extremist chatter for some time, notably ticking up in…
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City Council runoffs draw 1% of registered voters so far
City Council runoffs draw 1% of registered voters so far by Robert Moore, El Paso Matters December 5, 2022 Three City Council races – in Districts…
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Michael Avenatti sentenced to 14 years in prison for stealing millions of dollars from clients
(CNN) — Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars from four of his…
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US Secret Service accuses Chinese government-linked hackers of stealing $20 million in Covid relief
(CNN) — Chinese government-linked hackers have stolen at least $20 million in US government coronavirus relief funds, a US Secret…
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El Paso High School lifts “secure operations” after report of morning “incident”
UPDATE: The Secure Operations Protocol at El Paso High School has been lifted following an unspecified morning incident. Normal operations can…
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Hunt Foundation makes historic gift to UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — A $25 million donation made to the University of Texas at El Paso – the biggest gift in its 108-year history – will help…
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Bob McGrath, original ‘Sesame Street’ cast member, dead at 90
(CNN) — Bob McGrath, an actor who played the friendly neighbor Bob Johnson as an original cast member of the beloved children’s program…
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‘GMA3’ anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes taken off the air following report of romantic relationship
(CNN) — Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, co-hosts of ABC News’ “GMA 3,” have been taken off the air following the public disclosure of a romantic…
Continue Reading ‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022
By Christian Edwards, CNN As you read this, look around. Are you still in bed? Are there piles of clothes and takeout food boxes strewn across the…
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Group suspected of trying to steal Banksy mural in Ukraine arrested
A group of people are being held by police in Kyiv, Ukraine, accused of trying to steal a mural by graffiti artist Banksy. Police say the mural was…
Continue Reading Hawaii activates National Guard as Mauna Loa’s unpredictable lava flow creeps within 2 miles of critical highway
CNN’s David Culver gets a bird’s-eye view of Mauna Loa’s eruption, the world’s largest active volcano on Hawaii’s Big…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of Dec. 4 to Dec. 10
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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NMSU heading to the Quick Lane Bowl versus Bowling Green
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Quick Lane Bowl has officially announced that the New Mexico State Aggies will be taking on the Bowling Green Falcons…
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Pitt and UCLA will face off in the 89th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Pittsburgh and the University of California, Los Angeles will face off in the 89th Annual Tony the Tiger Sun…
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Desert Discovery Day celebrates grand opening of newest trail
EL PASO, Texas– Several people gathered Saturday for Desert Discovery Day hosted by Asombro Institute for Science Education. Desert Discovery Day…
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NMSU top off a winning week off the field with a 65-3 win over Valparaiso on the field ahead of a bowl game
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Aggies topped off a week full of wins off the field with a win on the field in their 65-3 demolition of FCS program…
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