Top prosecutor who defied effort to remove him steps down after being fired by Trump
UPDATE: WASHINGTON — A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan stepped down from his position Saturday after the Trump administration fired him. U.S.…
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New Mexico virus danger remains as Doña Ana County, Otero Prison each top 700 total cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The rate at which the coronavirus is spreading in New Mexico is declining, but one of the state’s top health officials…
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Skeletal remains found near Fort Hood military base identified as missing soldier
KILLEEN, Texas — An anonymous tip that led investigators in Killeen to skeletal remains nearby the Fort Hood military base was identified Saturday…
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3 shot, wounded during large party near the SAC
EL PASO, Texas — Three people were shot and wounded early Saturday near the Socorro Athletic Complex or SAC, authorities said, with one of the…
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I-10 at Executive closed in both directions all day Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — As a part of a 26-hour closure, Interstate 10 at Executive Center will be closed in both directions until early Sunday morning. The…
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Judge says Bolton can publish book despite Trump’s effort to block it
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge ruled Saturday that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing…
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1 new El Paso virus death for 20 this week; surge of 162 new cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials announced a surge of 162 new coronavirus cases and one new death Saturday morning. There have now been…
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Pebble Hills QB rescues little girl at Galveston beach
EL PASO, Texas — Kenneth Cooper Jr. doesn’t consider himself a hero, he was just trying to do the right thing. Cooper Jr., 15, is a soon-to-be…
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East El Paso bar’s license suspended for alleged virus safety violations
EL PASO, Texas — In the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott’s warning this week to bar and restaurant operators to follow state coronavirus protocols, an east…
Continue Reading Powerful U.S. attorney who angered Trump refuses to step down, vows probes will continue
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department said Friday night that the powerful U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of President Donald…
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New Mexico lawmakers push forward on ‘traumatic’ budget; it could cost Doña Ana County $2.7M
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state House of Representatives on Friday night approved a budget solvency plan that fills a gaping general fund deficit…
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Entire Sunland Park police force quarantined due to virus case
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — All 20 officers of the Sunland Park Police Department have been quarantined at home after one of them tested positive for…
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Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Duranguito appeal, clears way for City of El Paso arena project
El Paso, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court once again rejected a request to hear a case that has deep implications for the most expensive ‘quality of…
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Another Otero County Prison inmate among 8 new virus deaths across New Mexico
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — An Otero County Prison inmate was among eight additional coronavirus deaths reported Friday in New Mexico. The deceased…
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Multiple cities and counties join El Paso in adopting mask orders as Texas sets new virus records
AUSTIN, Texas — Multiple Texas counties and cities, including El Paso, are ordering businesses to require customers and workers to wear face masks…
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Navy upholds firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who pleaded for help with virus
WASHINGTON, DC — In a major reversal, the U.S. Navy has decided to fire the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier who warned…
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Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting fired by Louisville police
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — A police officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor will be fired, the Louisville mayor announced…
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WATCH: Galveston, Texas marks 155th anniversary of Juneteenth
GALVESTON, Texas — It’s the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated at the very place it began. The celebration was held at the…
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No new virus deaths, 90 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 90 new coronavirus cases, but no new deaths on Friday. The death toll…
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El Paso orders businesses to require customers to wear face masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County officials issued a directive Thursday night mandating that businesses require all customers as well…
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Non-resident virus cases, deaths not being counted in El Paso’s totals
EL PASO, Texas — The official numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths in El Paso isn’t a complete picture of the impact the virus is having in our…
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Mexico posts record 5,662 new virus cases in a day; Juárez deaths now outnumber recoveries
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were…
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El Paso face mask maker seeks to hire 80 new workers
EL PASO, Texas– Looking for a job? ReadyOne Industries in El Paso is hoping they can help you. The company is hoping to hire 80 new employees to…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas students to return to school campuses in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers on a call on…
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SWAT team raids home in far east El Paso, makes gang-related arrest
EL PASO, Texas — A police standoff came to an end Thursday afternoon in a far east El Paso neighborhood with a SWAT team storming a house and making…
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‘Small step towards a big fight’: El Paso Dreamers react to decision upholding DACA
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 1,500 in the Borderland are breathing a sigh of relief after hearing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the…
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9 new Doña Ana County virus cases, 4 more infections at Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials are reporting 94 new coronavirus cases and four additional deaths. State officials reported the…
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13 University of Texas football players test positive for virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Just four days after University of Texas at Austin began voluntary summer workouts for the football team, school officials confirmed…
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Ex-Atlanta police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks turns himself in
ATLANTA, Georgia — Former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe has turned himself in to authorities, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s…
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U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA protections
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young…
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