Biden administration extends pause on federal student loan repayments through August
By Phil Mattingly and Katie Lobosco, CNN The Biden administration is extending a pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31. The…
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Ukraine’s Zelensky questions UN Security Council’s mandate in speech on alleged Russian atrocities
By Jennifer Deaton and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian troops of indiscriminately killing civilians…
Continue Reading Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Elon Musk is set to join Twitter’s board of directors, a move that potentially boosts his…
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El Paso Fire Department warns residents of dangers during brush fire season
EL PASO, Texas — Monday’s brush fire in the Upper Valley is another reminder to remain vigilant during this season. The brush fire did not result…
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What happens to K9s as legal sales of cannabis begin in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas – They’ve worked their entire career honing their noses to sniff out pot. But with the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico, work…
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Experts say end to Title 42 could trigger surge
EL PASO, Texas-The Biden Administration is ending Title 42, a CDC directive that gives Border Patrol Agents the power to expel migrants seeking…
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Upper Valley brush fire under control after briefly growing in strength
TRAFFIC ALERT ‼️SH20/Doniphan East & West @ Mesa, Fire Emergency, All Lanes Closed, Minor Back Up, Clearing Time Until Further Notice.…
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10-year-old in custody after confronting police with saw; officers deployed stun gun
EL PASO, Texas — Police officers are being credited with saving the life of a 10-year-old girl who was threatening to harm herself — after officers…
Continue Reading GOP Sens. Murkowski and Romney will vote to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah said Monday evening they will vote to confirm President Joe…
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Good Friday hike to Mount Cristo Rey set to resume April 15
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After two years, the Good Friday hike to the top of Mount Cristo Rey is back on. The event is scheduled to take place…
Continue Reading Dallas concert where 1 was killed and 16 were injured did not have a permit, police chief says
By Amir Vera and Raja Razek, CNN The Dallas concert that left one dead and 16 injured did not have a permit, according to Dallas Police Chief Edgardo…
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National Border Patrol Council to hold briefing on southern border
Editor’s Note: The news conference is scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m. WASHINGTON — Representatives from National Border Patrol Council will hold a…
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Judiciary panel deadlocks 11-11 on Jackson for Supreme Court, but historic confirmation still on track in full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judiciary panel deadlocks 11-11 on Jackson for Supreme Court, but historic confirmation still on track in full Senate. This is a…
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N.M. dispensaries sell $5.2 million of marijuana during first weekend of recreational sales
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – From 12 a.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, dispensaries across New Mexico sold $5.2 million worth of marijuana,…
Continue Reading Biden calls for war crimes trial after Bucha images surface
CNN, FROM FACEBOOK, CBS, “FACE THE NATION”, FROM КИЕВСКИЙ ДВИЖ, MTPBS, EBU, CBS/”Face The Nation”, MTPBS/EBU By…
Continue Reading Five live parrots intercepted at Paso Del Norte bridge
EL PASO, Texas – Five live parrots hidden in a shoebox were intercepted on March 30 at the Paso Del Norte international crossing. Customs and…
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Police say red light runner caused multi-vehicle crash that ejected two children from van
UPDATE (4/04): Investigators say an 18-year-old driver failed to stop at a red light causing her to T-Bone into a van with six people inside;…
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County Commissioners to discuss building El Paso’s own version of the ‘X’ sculpture in Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court will be discussing building a massive, new art sculpture at Ascarate Park. This item was placed…
Continue Reading Books about LGBTQ and Black people were among the most challenged books in 2021
By Nicole Chavez, CNN Books that tell the stories of Black and LGBTQ people or by authors in those communities were among the 10 most challenged…
Continue Reading All 6 victims killed in the Sacramento mass shooting are identified as police arrest a suspect
By Susannah Cullinane, Holly Yan, Stella Chan and Cheri Mossburg, CNN Police on Monday said they have arrested one man who is a suspect in…
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Dedicating the Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom
El Paso, TEXAS – This past week a ceremony was held to dedicate the Judge Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom. Chacon was a community activist…
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Driver killed after colliding into an electric pole in Horizon
El Paso, TEXAS — One man is dead after their car veered off the roadway and collided into an electric pole. It happened around 3:25 Saturday…
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New Mexico dispensaries open more opportunity for businesses in the area
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Over a day since the start of recreational cannabis sales, dispensaries have been hard at work. The general…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Texas and New Mexico officers prepare for high drivers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexicans can now legally buy marijuana for recreational use, but the technology to detect cannabis in a driver’s system…
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Two transported to hospital after semi rollover in Socorro
Socorro, TEXAS — Two people were transported to an area hospital with injuries sustained as a result of a multi vehicle collision. Socorro officials…
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Meet El Paso’s new fire marshal
El Paso, TEXAS — The El Paso Fire Department has a new fire marshal. Last month, Jared Knotts graduated as a peace officer as part of the El Paso…
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Crews work to extinguish fire in the Lower Valley
UPDATE — El Paso Fire Department crews knocked down the structure fire. According to officials, the structure was under construction and no injuries…
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What you need to know about cannabis regulations in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– As new recreational consumers make their way to dispensaries in New Mexico, here is what you need to know. ABC-7 spoke with…
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Welding competition brings out high school students
EL PASO, Texas — Sun City Welding Academy hosted its first-ever welding competition today for high school students. Northern Tools, Area Iron,…
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Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap, says he ‘betrayed the trust of the academy’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap, says he ‘betrayed the trust of the academy.’ Statement from Will…
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