54 million Americans are going hungry. Here’s how you can make sure you eat
The economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic is driving up food insecurity across America. “What we’ve seen, has been, unfortunately, a…
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An estimated 205 million Americans are at risk of utility disconnection. Here’s how you can get help
The economic disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic is causing many Americans to fall behind on their utility bills. At least 79.5 million American…
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Pope John Paul II Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of the late Pope John Paul II. He was canonized as a saint on April 27, 2014. Personal Birth date: May 18, 1920 Death…
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8 killed, including 6 Americans, in helicopter crash involving peacekeeping force in Egypt
Eight military members of a peacekeeping force in Egypt, including six Americans, were killed when a helicopter crashed in the southern Sinai…
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7 killed, including 5 Americans, in helicopter crash involving peacekeeping force in Egypt
Seven military members of a peacekeeping force in Egypt, including five Americans, were killed when a helicopter crashed in the southern Sinai…
Continue Reading SEC sees four of seven games sidelined because of Covid-19 concerns
A bunch of good football teams are being sidelined this weekend. There were seven games on the Southeastern Conference football schedule for…
Continue Reading Pet adoption program expands to help seniors keep pets amid the pandemic
Joan Reidy, 67, watches and laughs as her new dog Babygirl darts around the backyard. “I call them ‘zoomies’ because they run and…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for November 12: Transition, Covid-19, Eta, Mozambique, Ethiopia
Robots are joining the fight against the coronavirus — because we need all the help we can get. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to…
Continue Reading Tennessee man exonerated after serving 15 years for a murder he didn’t commit
After serving 15 years for a brutal murder, a Tennessee man has been exonerated by a judge who ruled he was wrongly convicted. The Davidson County…
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Biden names Ron Klain as his White House chief of staff
WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Ron Klain to be his incoming chief of staff, the Biden transition office said in a news…
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YouTube video platform outage reported nationwide
EL PASO, Texas — YouTube users in the Borderland and throughout the U.S. experienced an outage Wednesday evening with the popular video sharing…
Continue Reading NBA player Sterling Brown agrees to $750,000 settlement with the City of Milwaukee after 2018 incident where he was tased by police
NBA player Sterling Brown has reached a $750,000 proposed settlement with the City of Milwaukee stemming from a 2018 altercation with the…
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Veterans served to protect our country: Here’s where they can get served with deals and freebies today
(Editor’s note: This is a national list, due to pandemic restrictions in El Paso County, items such as dine-in offers and haircut deals may not be…
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora apologizes for his role in Astros’ cheating scandal
BOSTON, Massachusetts — Alex Cora, back with the Boston Red Sox after a one-season suspension, apologized Tuesday for the role he played in…
Continue Reading Houston police arrest suspect in killing of officer responding to a call for help on his way to work
HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police arrested a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting of an officer, the fourth officer in the department killed…
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Dow closes up 835 points on Pfizer vaccine news, Biden victory
NEW YORK, NY — It was a wild day on Wall Street with stocks surging on Monday after Pfizer said its Covid-19 vaccine is 90% effective and Joe Biden…
Continue Reading Notre Dame orders Covid-19 testing for students after fans rushed the field to celebrate a football win
The University of Notre Dame is mandating coronavirus testing for students after hundreds of fans stormed the field following the football…
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U.S. surpasses 10 million virus cases in sobering milestone
BALTIMORE, Maryland — The United States passed the sobering total of 10 million coronavirus infections on Monday, according to Johns Hopkins…
Continue Reading URGENT – Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
(CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Monday that he has fired Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and that Christopher Miller, who…
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Trump fires U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, a stunning and unprecedented move at a time of national uncertainty…
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President-elect Biden cheers virus vaccine progress, but implores Americans to wear masks
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden is warning the United States is “still facing a very dark winter” as he unveiled plans for…
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HUD Secretary Ben Carson is latest Trump official to test positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for coronavirus Monday morning, his deputy chief of…
Continue Reading Early analysis shows Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine more than 90% effective
NEW YORK, NY — Drugmaker Pfizer said Monday an early look at data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it is more than 90% effective — a…
Continue Reading Emily Harrington becomes the first woman to free-climb El Capitan in under 24 hours
Only three people — all men — had ever free-climbed El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in under 24 hours. But now a woman is the…
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‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek dies from cancer at age 80
LOS ANGELES, California — Alex Trebek, the quick-witted and debonair television host who won over generations of fans at the helm of the popular…
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In victory speech, Biden says he’ll ‘rebuild soul of America’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden spoke to a deeply divided nation Saturday night, making a plea for unity and understanding,…
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‘It’s time to heal’: Biden defeats Trump to become 46th president, vows new path
ABC News Electoral College Map: Latest vote totals and projectionsLIVE BLOG: Latest details on the election of Biden as next president WASHINGTON,…
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Trump does not concede, promises legal challenges as he returns to jeers in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is not conceding to President-elect Joe Biden, promising unspecified legal challenges seeking to overturn…
Continue Reading Cities erupt in celebration after Biden named winner
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump sparked celebrations in cities across the…
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Harris bursts through barrier, becomes 1st female, 1st Black and 1st South Asian VP-elect
WASHINGTON, DC — Kamala Harris, who on Saturday became America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect,…
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