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Man who drove SUV into Waukesha Christmas parade found guilty of intentional homicide

October 26, 2022 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Darrell Brooks was found guilty of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday for driving his SUV into a crowd…

Mexico scraps daylight savings time except along border

October 26, 2022 8:54 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate approved a bill Wednesday to eliminate daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks…

The Powerball jackpot climbed to $800 million after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing

October 26, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Zoe Sottile, CNN The Powerball jackpot soared to a whopping $800 million after Wednesday night’s drawing yielded no grand prize winning…

Watch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence

October 26, 2022 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, CNN To help thwart potential school violence, students and staff need to beware of certain warning signs — and feel comfortable…

3 more men found guilty in Whitmer kidnapping plot

October 26, 2022 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Brian Vitagliano, CNN A jury in Michigan has found three men guilty of providing material support for a terrorist act and two other state charges…

Judge rules DeSantis administration must turn over records relating to migrant flights

October 26, 2022 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Boyette, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not comply with state public records laws and must turn over records…

Smugglers attempt to conceal migrants in bed of dump truck

October 26, 2022 6:52 AM Noelia Gonzalez

COTULLA, Texas — Authorities say a dump truck driver is in custody after a human smuggling attempt was busted in Texas. The dozens of migrants,…

La Havana bartender supported by family, friends, and employer in breast cancer battle

October 25, 2022 7:37 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- Jennifer Zielsdorf’s battle with cancer was quick. Diagnosed in February of 2022, she told ABC-7 that by April, her doctors…

RSV cases skyrocket in El Paso

October 25, 2022 7:41 PM Drew Cosgray

EL PASO, Texas– With a 369% increase in RSV cases this year, and 162 cases just in October, this respiratory infection is storming through the…

NM Attorney General: New Mexico, Texas and Colorado reach “historic agreement” over the waters of the Rio Grande

October 25, 2022 2:37 PM David Gonzalez

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — After a nearly decade-long battle, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced a “historic agreement”…

First native El Pasoan formally sworn in as U.S. CBP Port Director

October 25, 2022 3:11 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — The first native El Pasoan to serve as Port Director in U.S. Customs and Border Protection History has assumed command of the El…

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, US Geological Survey reports

October 25, 2022 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Seven Trees, near San Jose, California. Preliminary information…

Venezuelan migration saw 80% drop since shift in policy, now migrants look for jobs

October 25, 2022 12:02 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say there’s been an 80% drop in encounters with Venezuelan migrants in the week since…

City of El Paso unanimously votes to ask staff to create plan to address weeds on homes owned by elderly, disabled

October 25, 2022 11:48 AM Jason McNabb

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that the City Council voted to impose a moratorium for weeds citations for the…

A teacher died trying to save students from a school shooter who killed a girl just before her Sweet 16

October 25, 2022 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan, Adrienne Broaddus and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Jean Kuczka and Alexzandria Bell were on the brink of celebrating exciting milestones in…

Police investigate possible homicide in south-central

October 24, 2022 10:35 PM Brianna Perez

UPDATE – A 62-year-old man died after being injured in at altercation with an 88-year-old man, according to a spokesman from the El Paso Police…

Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West

October 25, 2022 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Adidas has ended its partnership with Ye, also known as Kanye West, with “immediate effect.” In a…

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

October 25, 2022 2:38 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug…

Barrio Azteca gunmen found guilty in consulate murders of 2010 sentenced to life in prison

October 24, 2022 7:56 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– According to the Department of Justice, Jose Guadalupe Diaz Diaz, 43, and Martin Artin Perez Marrufo, 54, were sentenced to life in…

NMSU vs. San Jose State: Where rescheduling the game stands

October 24, 2022 6:45 PM Rachel Phillips

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Aggies game against the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 22 was postponed due to the death of running back Camdan McWright…

Teenager arrested in upper valley bakery robbery linked to multiple burglary sprees

October 24, 2022 12:35 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: Court documents obtained by ABC-7 show Jacob Perez’s physical description, and MO connected him to a series of 15 business burglaries back in…

Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and social media star, dead at 67

October 24, 2022 1:06 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his longtime staff member told CNN.…

Woman diagnosed with rare form of breast cancer wants others to be aware

October 24, 2022 11:40 AM Jason McNabb

BERINO, New Mexico — A Berino woman who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer wants other women to be aware of the disease, which…

Early Voting begins for 2022 November 8 election

October 24, 2022 11:21 AM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — Early voting for the 2022 November 8 election in Texas starts Monday and will continue through November 4. For more information on…

Your Voice, Your Vote: November 2022 General Election Voter Guide

October 12, 2022 1:59 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — Election Day is November 8, 2022. El Paso County: Early voting in El Paso is between Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Nov. 4. For early…

Gunman who killed 61-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl at a St. Louis school brought a long gun and 12 magazines, police say

October 24, 2022 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Amanda Watts, Paul P. Murphy, Caroll Alvarado and Steve Almasy, CNN A teen and an adult were killed in a shooting at Central Visual and Performing…