WATCH: Mayoral candidates square off in El Paso Chamber debate
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chamber hosted a mayoral forum Monday during the noon hour featuring the six El Pasoans seeking the city’s top elected…
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Judge Barrett says Supreme Court must be ‘independent’ and interpret Constitution and laws ‘as they are written’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett says she believes the court should interpret the U.S. Constitution and laws “as they…
Continue Reading Amy Coney Barrett addresses Supreme Court confirmation hearing, says she’s ‘humbled’ by ‘this profound responsibility’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett addressed senators at her U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing, saying she is humbled by the profound…
Continue Reading Confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett as GOP pushes Trump’s nominee before election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amy Coney Barrett’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings began Monday as the GOP pushes President Donald Trump’s nominee…
Continue Reading Federal judge upholds state court agreement that extends deadline for counting Minnesota absentee ballots by seven days
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has upheld a Minnesota state court agreement that allows the counting of absentee ballots received up to seven…
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Fauci says he was taken out of context in new Trump campaign ad touting coronavirus response
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci did not consent to being featured in a new advertisement from the Trump campaign touting President Donald…
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Doctor says Trump no longer at risk of transmitting virus, but won’t say if he’s tested negative
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House doctor said Saturday night that President Donald Trump is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus, a…
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Superstar singer Taylor Swift endorses Joe Biden for president
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Taylor Swift is choosing to be fearless about endorsing her pick for president. The superstar singer has announced she will…
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U.S. sees highest number of daily coronavirus cases since August
The recent uptick in coronavirus cases across the United States has emergency physicians fearing it could represent the start of a “dreaded…
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Trump holds 1st White House event since virus diagnosis; unknown if he’s still contagious
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Saturday delivered remarks from the White House at his first in-person event since he tested positive for…
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Stimulus check prospects fade with bipartisan opposition to Trump deal
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Republicans on Saturday balked at President Donald Trump’s roughly $1.8 trillion…
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Cornyn, Hegar spar over virus and Supreme Court in Senate debate as he holds 8% lead in new poll
AUSTIN, Texas — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and his Democratic opponent, MJ Hegar, butted heads Friday night in a debate over a host of timely…
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Federal judge blocks Texas Gov. Abbott’s order limiting ballot drop-off sites to just 1 per county
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge late Friday blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order limiting ballot drop-off to one location per county,…
Continue Reading Federal judge rules election in Minnesota’s 2nd District to be held in November, despite death of third-party candidate
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge ruled that an election in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District will go forward in November as originally…
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Ohio county says nearly 50,000 voters received wrong ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots in the county that is home to Ohio’s capital and largest city,…
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Trump planning to host hundreds on White House lawn Saturday in 1st event since virus treatment
WASHINGTON, DC — On Saturday, President Donald Trump is planning to hold his first in-person event since testing positive for the coronavirus. Two…
Continue Reading Trump, in reversal, makes stimulus offer to resume negotiations
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down Covid-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even…
Continue Reading Board of elections in Ohio’s largest county determines nearly 50,000 received inaccurate ballots for general election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 50,000 voters received incorrect absentee ballots in the county that is home to Ohio’s capital, elections officials…
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Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether a President is capable of serving
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to say Friday whether extraordinary constitutional measures should be invoked to remove President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Federal judge denies motion to extend voter registration after Florida system crashed
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a motion to extend voter registration in Florida even though a computer meltdown might have…
Continue Reading The World Food Program wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to combat hunger
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The World Food Program has won the Nobel Peace Prize for working to prevent the use of hunger as “a weapon of war and…
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Commission says 2nd Trump-Biden debate to be ‘virtual’; Trump says he won’t do it, Biden plans town hall
WASHINGTON, DC — The fate of the final debates between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden was thrown into uncertainty as the…
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FBI says it foils militia group’s plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday announced charges against six members of a militia group in Michigan who were allegedly…
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Pence, Harris trade barbs through plexiglass shields during VP debate
Post-debate poll: Harris seen as winnerFact Check: Holding the candidates accountableTalker Moment: Fly lands on Pence’s headTakeaways: 5 key debate…
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UTEP professor says Trump’s recovery from virus is exciting for scientists to watch
EL PASO, Texas — President Trump’s now back at the White House and working from the Oval Office after testing positive for Covid-19 and seeking…
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Fly lands on Pence’s head during debate, causing internet buzz
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — There was briefly another participant swooping into Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate. For several minutes, a fly…
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White House security head very ill, hospitalized with virus; among 34 infected
WASHINGTON, DC — The head of the White House Security Office, Crede Bailey, is very ill and has been hospitalized with the coronavirus, sources…
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Marines say No. 2 officer has tested positive for virus after Pentagon meeting
WASHINGTON, DC — The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after he and members of the Joint…
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Texas Supreme Court blocks Houston elections officials from sending mail-in ballot applications to 2 million voters
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that 2 million Houston voters can’t receive unsolicited mail ballot applications from local…
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Federal appeals court rules New York prosecutor can get access to Trump’s tax returns
NEW YORK, NY — A federal appeals court says President Donald Trump’s accountant must turn over his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.…
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