U.S. Forest Service changes criticized ‘let it burn’ wildfire policy
LOS ANGELES, California — The U.S. Forest Service has told its firefighters to stop following the agency’s ‘let it burn’ policy after criticism…
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Mexico sues U.S. gun makers over flow of arms across border
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The Mexican government is filing a civil lawsuit in the U.S. against major gun manufacturers, alleging that negligent…
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Delta variant now accounts for over 93% of all U.S. Covid cases
ATLANTA, Georgia — The highly-infectious Delta variant now accounts for an estimated 93.4% of all coronavirus cases now occurring in the United…
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Complete coverage of 2nd anniversary of Aug. 3 shooting
EL PASO, Texas — Here’s a collection of ABC-7’s on-air and online coverage on Aug. 3, 2021, reflecting the two-year anniversary of El Paso’s Cielo…
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Walmart’s Grand Candela lacks 23rd column; some names missing from plaques
EL PASO, Texas — The Grand Candela Memorial, it stands just feet away from the entrance to the Cielo Vista Walmart — where 23 lives were stolen,…
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American McLaughlin wins hurdles gold, sets world record
TOKYO, Japan — American Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record. Dalilah Muhammad broke it, too. Only one of the world’s best hurdlers could win…
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WATCH: Star on the Mountain tribute to Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chamber flashed the Star on the Mountain 23 times Tuesday night in honor of the Aug. 3 mass shooting victims, while El…
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WATCH: Healing Garden unveiled at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas — The County of El Paso on Tuesday evening unveiled a Healing Garden memorial at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive, to honor the…
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LCPS will require masks indoors for all students, staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All students and staff at Las Cruces Public Schools will be required to wear face masks indoors to prevent the spread of…
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Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Planet Fitness in Las Cruces
UPDATE: The man suspected in Tuesday morning’s shooting that injured a 29-year-old woman at Planet Fitness has been charged with…
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Far east El Paso County massage parlor shut down amid sex probe
EL PASO, Texas – Local and state officials have shut down a far east El Paso County massage parlor where they contend “illegal activity occurs…
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El Paso federal judge blocks migrant stops by Texas troopers
UPDATE, Aug. 3: A federal judge in El Paso on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott from carrying out…
Continue Reading CDC issues new eviction moratorium through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3,…
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Train collides with semi-truck in Vinton; trucker hospitalized
VINTON, Texas — A BNSF Railway freight train struck a semi-truck in Vinton on Tuesday afternoon, damaging the cab of the big-rig and turning it on…
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Memorial bell tolling ceremony at City Hall for Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas — Members of El Paso City Council participated in a special Aug. 3 memorial bell tolling ceremony Tuesday morning before the…
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El Paso County’s Aug. 3 healing garden remembers victims
El PASO, Texas — It’s been two years since one of the most tragic days in El Paso and the healing process is far from over. A new permanent…
Continue Reading Biden to revive eviction moratorium covering most of U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC — President Biden is expected to revive the eviction moratorium covering most of U.S. population, just a day after his…
Continue Reading NY Gov. Cuomo defiant after probe finds he sexually harassed women
NEW YORK, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stayed defiant after a probe found he sexually harassed multiple women, including current and former state…
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Officer dead, suspect killed in violence outside Pentagon
WASHINGTON, DC — An officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, and a suspect in…
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Teens arrested for man’s murder at Las Cruces house party
UPDATE, Aug. 3: Police announced the arrests Tuesday of two Las Cruces teenagers for a weekend shooting death that occurred at a house party. Isaiah…
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NMSU to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University will require faculty and other workers to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by Sept. 30, or…
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Motorist hurt in 2-car rollover crash along I-10 west at Raynolds
EL PASO, Texas –A motorist was hurt in a two-vehicle rollover crash that happened along an area of Interstate 10 in east El Paso late Tuesday…
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WATCH: Ponder Park memorial service remembering Aug. 3
EL PASO, Texas — The Border Network for Human Rights led a memorial service for the El Paso community in remembrance of the Aug. 3,…
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Guide to events honoring victims on 2nd anniversary of Aug. 3 shooting
EL PASO, Texas – In honor of the second anniversary of the Aug. 3, 2019 mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart that claimed the lives…
Continue Reading Biles wins bronze on balance beam after return to competition
TOKYO, Japan — Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal. The American gymnastics superstar delivered during the women’s balance beam…
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Warholm sets world record to win men’s 400-meter hurdles
TOKYO (AP) — Karsten Warholm of Norway obliterated his own world record in the Olympic 400-meter hurdles Tuesday, finishing in 45.94 to crack the…
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SUV runs over Juarez quinceanera group killing 2, injuring 9
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — What was supposed to be a celebration ended in tragedy in Juarez as an SUV driver struck 11 people, killing two of them at a…
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Texas & Florida had 1/3 of all U.S. Covid-19 cases in past week
As stricter rules and mask mandates return, frustration is building particularly among those who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus. CNN’s Dan…
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LCPS faces shortage of 20 bus drivers to start new school year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools start their new school year next week. Teachers are ready to welcome kids back to the classroom…
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Children stopped at border likely hit record-high in July
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an…
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