‘New space age’: Hear what Branson said after his historic space flight
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — Richard Branson became the first person to ride into space aboard a rocket he helped fund. The supersonic space…
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WATCH: Khalid performs at Spaceport, debuts new single
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — El Paso native R&B singer Khalid’s new single, “New Normal,” got its premiere Sunday during Virgin…
Continue ReadingWhich billionaire is winning the space race? It depends
Richard Branson became the first person to ride into space aboard a rocket he helped fund. The supersonic space plane developed by his company,…
Continue ReadingTwin sisters and college basketball stars on endorsement deals
Twin sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder, stars on Fresno State’s women’s basketball team, became official business partners this month after the…
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Pope Francis, on hospital balcony, makes 1st appearance since surgery
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since major intestinal surgery last week, greeting well-wishers as he stood…
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See moment Branson rockets into space
Watch video from Virgin Galactic showing Richard Branson’s space plane’s engine ignite sending the billionaire into outer space. CNN’s Kristin Fisher…
Continue ReadingSee moment Branson rockets into space
Watch video from Virgin Galactic showing Richard Branson’s space plane’s engine ignite sending the billionaire into outer space. CNN’s Kristin Fisher…
Continue ReadingKinzinger wants GOP to call out ‘clown politicians’ playing on vaccine fears
When asked by CNN’s Jake Tapper about his Republican colleagues’ outrage at President Biden’s call for door-to-door vaccine outreach, Rep. Adam…
Continue ReadingFauci: Vaccine booster isn’t needed now, but that could change
Dr. Anthony Fauci says that according to the data the FDA and CDC have, Americans don’t need a booster shot for the Covid-19 vaccine, but they are…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases surge in state with one of the lowest vaccination rates
CNN’s Polo Sandoval reports on Arkansas’s surge of Covid-19 cases as the state’s vaccination rate has…
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Branson ‘feeling excited’ as he heads to spaceship’s runway
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — Billionaire Sir Richard Branson was set for a delayed launch to the edge of space Sunday morning in the…
Continue ReadingRecord-breaking extreme heat continues to bake the Southwest on Sunday
Over half a dozen locations reached all-time temperature records on Saturday across the Southwest. Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has more on the…
Continue ReadingStudy: Sleep apnea in children could lead to high blood pressure issues as a teen
EL PASO, Texas – A recent study revealed that children who suffer from sleep apnea have a much higher risk of high blood pressure as a teen. Dr.…
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Showtime at 6AM on ABC-7: Branson takes the stage in space
(Editor’s note: LIVE coverage begins at 6AM Sunday on ABC-7. You can watch it by clicking here.) Think space is boring? Sir Richard…
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What to know about Branson’s spaceflight & ABC-7’s Live coverage
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — Sir Richard Branson is set to briefly leave earth’s atmosphere from southern New Mexico on Sunday, risking it all to…
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I-10 west in Las Cruces reopens after hours-long truck fire closure
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Interstate 10 westbound in the Las Cruces area was shut down Saturday evening for several hours due to a semi-truck fire…
Continue ReadingCNN spoke with Trump supporter at CPAC who knows Biden won
CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan spoke with supporters of former President Donald Trump while covering the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas,…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Severe weather expected to return Sunday
El Paso, Texas- The heat and the sunshine returned to the Borderland this weekend. It’s been a nice break from the rain and thunderstorms, but all…
Continue ReadingSee moment woman reunites with dog she lost 2 years ago
While looking at adoptable dogs on the Lehigh County Humane Society website, Aisha Nieves found the dog she lost two years ago. CNN affiliate WFMZ…
Continue ReadingCat reunites with family after Surfside condo collapse
Binx, a cat who lived on the ninth floor of the Champlain Towers South, was reunited with his family after volunteers found him near the site of the…
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2 seriously hurt in motorcycle crash on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were seriously hurt Saturday in a motorcycle crash along Transmountain Road. First-responders said it happened about 10…
Continue ReadingExplainer: How Branson will ride his own rocket to space
SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic will become the first rocket company to launch the boss when Richard Branson straps into one of his…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Triple-digit heat Saturday, strong storms Sunday
Today is going to be the last day of extreme heat for the week. Most of us will see temperatures in the 100’s with sunny skies and light winds. You…
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Las Cruces to host watch parties for July 11 Virgin Galactic space launch
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To commemorate Virgin Galactic’s historic Unity 22 test flight from Spaceport America on July 11, the City of Las Cruces…
Continue ReadingSurfside death toll rises to 86 as recovery efforts resume
The death toll from the Surfside, Florida, condo tower collapse rose to 86 as recovery efforts resume after they were briefly halted because of a…
Continue ReadingBillionaires race to be first in space
CNN’s Rachel Crane looks at the race between billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson to be the first in…
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Las Cruces airport sees flight uptick from Branson space voyage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces International Airport is reaping the rewards of Sir Richard Branson’s endeavor to space. They have…
Continue ReadingCharlottesville removes Confederate statues
Two bronze statues of Confederate generals were removed from public property in Charlottesville, Virginia, almost four years after the statues were…
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Gunman opens fire on couple at Downtown Aquarium in Houston
A man open fired at a couple, killing the man and injuring the woman, at the Downtown Aquarium in Houston. Houston Police Executive Chief Matt…
Continue ReadingOver 30 million under heat alerts in the West this weekend
The western US will bake in record-breaking heat this weekend. All-time records are in jeopardy, Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has the latest…
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