7 virus deaths, large dip in Covid-19 hospitalizations reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 561 new cases Monday morning. That…
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Bomb squad responds to northeast El Paso, determined threat ‘not credible’
EL PASO, Texas – A bomb threat was phoned in to a northeast El Paso business, but the subsequent investigation has determined it not to be…
Continue Reading 1 person dead from Covid-19 in El Paso, 301 new cases
EL PASO, Texas – A woman in her 40s with underlying health conditions is the latest El Pasoan to die from Covid-19, El Paso health officials said…
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2 GOP senators now calling for Trump to resign in wake of deadly riot at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) – Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign as support for the drive to impeach him a second time is…
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El Paso picked by state to be a mega-vaccine site, will get 10k additional doses
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso has been selected by the state of Texas to be a mega-vaccine site, city health officials said. The city will be receiving…
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Fort Bliss soldier faces court martial for alleged sex assault of fellow soldier recently found dead
UPDATE, Jan. 8: The commander of Fort Bliss announced Friday night that court-martial proceedings had been initiated against a fellow soldier for sex…
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Federal judge strikes down Trump asylum restrictions before they take effect
PHOENIX (AP) – A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before…
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Twitter says it is banning Trump permanently from social media platform
Twitter says it is banning President Donald Trump from its platform, citing “risk of further incitement of violence.” The social media giant said…
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Proof of residency not required for people to get Covid shots in El Paso, elsewhere in Texas
The State of Texas has directed city health departments to provide the Covid-19 vaccine to people regardless of place of residence, and that includes…
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Pelosi says top military official assures her steps in place to prevent Trump nuclear launch
WASHINGTON, DC — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has spoken to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about preventing President Donald Trump from…
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Police: El Paso man killed after losing control of vehicle, hitting rock wall
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas – A 27-year-old El Paso man was killed early Friday morning when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a rock…
Continue Reading El Paso surpasses 1,500 virus deaths as nearly 600 new cases are reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,500 El Pasoans have now died of Covid-19 since the virus first reached the community last March. Health…
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Trump condemns supporters who rioted at Capitol, concedes to Biden
pic.twitter.com/csX07ZVWGe— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2021 WASHINGTON — President Trump is conceding to President-elect…
Continue Reading Capitol Police chief resigns in wake of violent riot at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) —The head of the U.S. Capitol Police will resign effective Jan. 16 following the breach of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.…
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Fort Bliss soldier found dead while on holiday leave near San Antonio
FORT BLISS, Texas – A Fort Bliss soldier was found dead while on holiday leave near San Antonio, officials said Thursday. Pfc. Nylyn O. Eady, 19,…
Continue Reading Pelosi says if Trump not removed under 25th Amendment, Congress may impeach
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President…
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Biden slams pro-Trump mob as ‘domestic terrorists’ on day after violent siege
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WILMINGTON, Delaware — One day after a violent siege on U.S. Capitol,…
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First Texas case emerges of new, potentially more contagious UK variant of Covid-19
HOUSTON, Texas — The first known case of a new and possibly more contagious coronavirus strain has been reported in Texas, in an adult male resident…
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Senate Dem Leader Schumer calls for Trump’s immediate removal: ‘Shouldn’t hold office a day longer’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power WASHINGTON, DC— Top Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer is calling on…
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Facebook extends ban on Trump through inauguration: Risk of his posts is ‘too great’
LIVE BLOG: The latest on what else is going on in the transition of power MENLO PARK, California — Facebook and Instagram have barred…
Continue Reading El Paso nears 1,500 confirmed Covid-19 deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported nine new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The death toll now…
Continue Reading LIVE coverage: Congress certifies Biden’s win after pro-Trump rioters stormed Capitol in deadly siege
BLOG: The Latest on the riots and Congress’ tally of the Electoral College vote WASHINGTON, DC — Congress formally…
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz defends objections to Electoral College votes as ‘right thing’ despite violence
WASHINGTON, DC — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is defending his objection to the Electoral College results as “the right thing to do.” The Texas…
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Trump now admits term’s ending, pledges ‘orderly’ transfer to Biden
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote…
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Congresswoman Escobar on Capitol siege: ‘I thought there would be a mass shooter… shoot us all up’
WASHINGTON, DC — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar was among the lawmakers who sheltered in place as a group of violent protesters forced their…
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El Pasoans in D.C. were eyewitnesses to the Capitol chaos
WASHINGTON, DC — While many Americans watched the chaos at the nation’s Capitol unfold from their homes on television or via social media, some El…
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4 dead in U.S. Capitol siege: 1 woman shot by police, 3 others had ‘medical emergencies’
WASHINGTON, DC — Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said…
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Woman shot & killed at U.S. Capitol was Air Force veteran, husband says; gunfire caught on video
WASHINGTON, DC — A woman who was shot in the chest and killed by law enforcement Wednesday during a violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol by…
Continue Reading LIVE BLOG: Latest on Capitol riots & Electoral vote certification
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Trump rebuffed efforts to call in National Guard, aides intervened for ‘sake of the country’
WASHINGTON, DC — Multiple sources tell ABC News President Trump rebuffed efforts for quite some time to call in the National Guard Wednesday…
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