El Paso sees highest single-day increase in cases, 1 new virus death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health reported 233 new coronavirus cases El Paso on Friday. That’s the highest single-day increase…
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7 dead, 3 seriously hurt as car fleeing Border Patrol agents crashes in downtown El Paso
CLICK HERE for an update on this story. EL PASO, Texas — Seven people were killed and three others seriously injured after a vehicle trying to…
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Gov. Abbott pauses Texas’ reopening, says state facing ‘massive’ virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday morning that he will pause any further phases of reopening Texas as the state is facing a…
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Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate Obamacare entirely
WASHINGTON, DC — In the midst of a global pandemic with the presidential election just months away, the Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme…
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U.S. House approves sweeping police overhaul in response to George Floyd’s death
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House approved a far-reaching police overhaul from Democrats on Thursday, a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism as a…
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New Mexico governor says ‘stay home’ as state virus cases pass 11,000; Dona Ana County tops 800
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had a simple message Thursday as the statewide total of Covid-19 infections in New Mexico…
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Vaccine doctor says Texas could soon see ‘apocalyptic’ coronavirus case numbers
WACO, Texas — A top doctor in Texas is warning that the state’s big cities could see “apocalyptic” coronavirus case numbers. That warning,…
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80% of all inmates at the Otero County Prison have now tested positive for coronavirus
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — About 80% of inmates at the Otero County Prison in southern New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials…
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Man arrested in teen’s shooting across from NMSU in what police call drug deal gone bad
UPDATE: Las Cruces police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man in the shooting of a teenager earlier in the week at the Casa Bandera Apartments…
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Accused El Paso Walmart shooter officially indicted for murder of 23rd victim, ‘Memo’ Garcia
UPDATE: An El Paso County grand jury on Thursday re-indicted Patrick Crusius for capital murder to include the most recent death of Guillermo ‘Memo’…
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U.S. Supreme Court OKs Trump’s speedy removal of asylum seekers
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday strengthened the Trump administration’s ability to deport people seeking asylum without…
Continue Reading El Paso reaches 125 total virus deaths; 175 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday morning announced three more people had died from Covid-19, bringing the…
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Trump administration to end federal funding for virus testing sites in El Paso, across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — As coronavirus cases surge across Texas, setting daily records for new infections and hospitalizations, ABC News confirmed…
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Mexico reports 947 more virus deaths – 9 in Juarez – for 2nd highest daily toll
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico confirmed 947 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with nine of those occurring in the city of Juarez and 14 in…
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Fort Bliss soldier deployed in effort to defeat ISIS dies in Middle East
FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier stationed out of Fort Bliss has died on duty in the Middle East as part of the operation to defeat ISIS, the Pentagon…
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2 arrests made in Alamogordo ‘cold case’ murder of teen in 2017
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday the arrests of two suspects in connection with the 2017 slaying of…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese priest diagnosed with virus, Bishop urges face masks to show ‘Christian love’
ALPINE, Texas — A priest in Alpine has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday. Rev. Edilberto “Beto…
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Horizon City man now sought in baby’s shooting death previously called ‘accident’
El Paso, Texas – A Horizon City man is now being sought for manslaughter in the shooting death of an infant that investigators initially has…
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Otero County Prison surpasses 700 virus cases, while Doña Ana County reaches 760 infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 156 more coronavirus cases around the state Wednesday, along with four additional…
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3 men indicted for murder in killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery
ATLANTA, Georgia — A prosecutor on Wednesday announced that three men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in…
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Dow drops 710 points amid poor economic outlook, virus case rise
NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 710 points, to close down 2.7% to 25,445.94, as news of a significant amount of new Covid-19…
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U.S. Senate Dems block GOP police reform bill, calling it inadequate
WASHINGTON, DC — A GOP policing bill has stalled as U.S. Senate Democrats voted to block it, contending it doesn’t go far enough. Democrats…
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Mexico quake death toll rises to 6; hundreds of homes damaged
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that rocked the southern Mexico resort of Huatulco killed at least 6 people, damaged…
Continue Reading No new El Paso virus deaths; another triple-digit case increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of active coronavirus cases reached a new peak in El Paso Wednesday. The Department of Public Health reported 132…
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U.S. Army suspects ‘foul play’ in Fort Hood soldier’s disappearance
KILLEEN, Texas — Investigators are suspecting foul play in the disappearance of a Texas soldier who has been missing for two months, according to a…
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MLB to play 60-game season – spring training starts next week, opening day in late July
NEW YORK, NY — Major League Baseball players have agreed to report to training camp starting July 1, as all remaining issues have been resolved.…
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Texas hits 5,000 new cases for 1st time as virus surges; Gov. Abbott urges Texans to stay home
AUSTIN, Texas — Rapidly worsening coronavirus numbers in Texas reached bleak new milestones Tuesday as the state surpassed 5,000 new cases in a…
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New Mexico releases plan for re-opening schools amid pandemic
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s public schools now have rules and suggestions for how to reopen in the fall in what could amount to…
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Texas plans few mandatory virus safety measures when public schools reopen in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas education officials are envisioning a largely hands-off approach to helping school districts bring students back to campus…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to consider Oñate High name change
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will consider changing the name of Oñate High School on Thursday. “It…
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