Mayorkas in El Paso: US immigration system is broken
As El Paso struggled Tuesday to cope with a growing migrant influx, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary visited the city and said the nation’s…
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Customer shot KFC employee after being told store ran out of corn
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A customer shot an employee at a KFC in the Central West End after he was told the restaurant was out of corn, police…
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
(CNN) — Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died,…
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…
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2 police officers shot and killed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
By Matt Phillips, CNN Two police officers were shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, officials said. Mississippi…
Continue Reading Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at World Cup, wife says
By Kristina Sgueglia and Eric Levenson, CNN Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar…
Continue Reading At least 3 dead and multiple injured as tornadoes wreak havoc across Louisiana and the Southeast
The same storms that brought tornadoes, damaging wind and hail to parts of the South continue to shift to the Southeast. CNN meteorologist Britley…
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Mayfield High School’s Coach Bradley announces retirement, capping accomplished tenure
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Mayfield High School’s long-time coach, Michael Bradley, has announced his retirement. Coach Bradley joined the school as…
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Ports of entry to see an increase in inspections after the recent migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — The migrant surge is causing concerns for authorities. In the past few days, the international ports of entry have seen an increase…
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17-year-old charged with second string of burglaries
EL PASO, Texas — A 17-year-old was arrested for a string of burglaries over nine days, according to El Paso police. Jacob Perez was arrested on Dec.…
Continue Reading Exclusive: US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
CNN By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine…
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CBP agents to be shifted to Paso Del Norte bridge, Texas DPS to resume enhanced inspections
EL PASO, Texas — More U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel could be coming to the border to assist with cargo, pedestrians and regular…
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Two people charged with aggravated robbery at San Elizario home
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — Two people forced their way into a home in San Elizario, threatened the residents with a knife, and stole property, according…
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El Paso Police identify bicyclist killed in deadly overnight hit-and-run
UPDATE: Investigators are looking for a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist overnight in east El Paso. Police have identified the victim as…
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Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill, 10 years after his famous Sunday show answer on the issue
(CNN) — President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday landmark new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples, capping both a personal…
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FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy
(CNN) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted on eight criminal charges including wire fraud and conspiracy by misusing customer funds,…
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas meets with local leaders in midst of migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will be in El Paso Tuesday to meet with local leaders about the surge…
Continue Reading Nuclear fusion breakthrough a milestone for the future of clean energy, US officials say
By Ella Nilsen, CNN US Department of Energy officials announced a history-making accomplishment in nuclear fusion Tuesday: For the first time, US…
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Twitter relaunches option to pay for blue check marks
Twitter’s verification check marks are back. Twitter is now offering gold checks for companies, gray checks for government entities and other…
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Railroad unions hopeful Biden will act to give workers paid sick time
Railroad workers are hoping President Biden will sign an executive order to provide them paid sick days. The demand was at the heart of negotiations…
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Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Gruff, pioneering and unfiltered, Mississippi State’s Mike Leach was one of the most influential…
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Road closures in El Paso County for the week of Dec. 11 to Dec. 17
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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Migrant surge hits the borderland, now they camp in Juarez along the river
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Around 1,200 migrants arrived to the state of Chihuahua last week, according to Juarez city officials. The migrant were…
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Local Homeless shelters are at capacity due to recent migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — The five homeless shelters in El Paso are either at capacity or over capacity as migrants continue to cross the border into the…
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Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX’s founder, is arrested in the Bahamas
(CNN) — Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed crypto exchange FTX, was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday after US prosecutors filed…
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16-year-old Organ Mountain High School student killed in pedestrian-involved crash in Las Cruces
UPDATE: The victim was identified as Joaquin Delgado. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash on Bataan Memorial East,…
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for five-year mandatory sentence for human smugglers
Gov. Greg Abbott said he will seek a mandatory minimum sentence of at least five years in prison for human smuggling. “I’m getting damn tired of…
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Reports: US scientists expected to announce long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough
CNN By Ella Nilsen, CNN The US Department of Energy is expected to announce Tuesday that scientists have for the first time successfully produced a…
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Watch: El Paso Fire Department battles downtown fire
UPDATE 3:50 p.m.: The El Paso Fire Department says hotspot suppression operations continue. El Paso St. between Overland and Paisano remains closed.…
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EPPD: Man shot in direction of 4 El Paso police officers, striking the car they were in
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso man is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant following a domestic disturbance call Friday in…
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