Brazilian meatpacker owner pleads guilty in US to huge bribe scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An owner of the world’s largest meatpackers has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to paying nearly $150 million in…
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Plexiglass shields are everywhere, but it’s not clear how much they help
Plexiglass shields have become ubiquitous at offices, grocery stores and restaurants across the country in the coronavirus age. They were even…
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Russian-U.S. trio of astronauts has launched to the International Space Station
MOSCOW, Russia — A trio of space travelers has launched successfully to the International Space Station, for the first time using a fast-track…
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NM governor imposes new restrictions as virus surges in state, Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — As Covid-19 cases surge in her state, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday afternoon issued new restrictions aimed at…
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El Paso’s ‘All That Music’ store finds its place in pandemic, excels online
EL PASO, Texas– During this pandemic, many local stores had to find creative ways to keep their businesses afloat despite having to shut their…
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WATCH: Bezos’ Blue Origin launches rocket to edge of space & back from Van Horn
Blue Origin’s reusable New Shepard booster has landed back in West Texas, completing its seventh round-trip flight to space.…
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Apple unveils iPhone 12 models capable of connecting to 5G networks
CUPPERTINO, California — Apple just released what it claims is the “smallest, thinnest and lightest 5G phone in the world.” With…
Continue Reading World Trade Organization arbitrators say EU can sanction up to $4 billion in US goods over illegal support for Boeing
GENEVA (AP) — World Trade Organization arbitrators say that the European Union can sanction up to $4 billion in U.S. goods over Washington’s…
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Knock on the door late at night was a professor’s Nobel co-winner notifying him of their win
It was the middle of the night in California when the Nobel Committee tried to reach Paul Milgrom to tell him the good news: He had won the Nobel…
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Juárez sees rollback of re-openings in wake of virus spike
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua state officials said Monday the government is rolling back the reopening of the economy in the northern portion of…
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New hospital opens its doors in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After several months of delays by the pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has welcomed the opening of a third hospital. “We…
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El Paso County to reopen 1st tax office after pandemic closure for months
EL PASO, Texas – The county tax office at Ascarate Lake will reopen on Tuesday, using an array of social distancing and cleaning protocols. It is…
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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…
Continue Reading Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson win economics Nobel for improving auction theory
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Two American economists have won the Nobel Prize for improving how auctions work. That research underlies much of today’s…
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Eskimo Pies get a new name and Pabst Blue Ribbon is making a cannabis seltzer
The pandemic has upended the food and beverage industry, forcing companies to adapt to a world where supply chains are strained, consumers are opting…
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Sunland Park Mall to resume normal hours with additional virus precautions
EL PASO, Texas — Starting Monday, the Sunland Park Mall will be returning to it’s normal operating hours with what officials said would be plenty of…
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County Judge Samaniego reaffirms that bars won’t be allowed to re-open in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso County saw its largest coronavirus spike of pandemic with 546 new cases, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Saturday…
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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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Dwayne Johnson surpasses 200 million Instagram followers, is most followed American man
HOLLYWOOD, California — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has officially surpassed 200 million followers on Instagram. The “Jumanji” star, who is the most…
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Hotel Paso Del Norte reopens after major renovation
EL PASO, Texas — Another major downtown El Paso hotel is reopening after a four-year, multi-million dollar renovation. The Hotel Paso Del Norte is…
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Retail showdown: Walmart, Amazon, Target having blowout sales
Big competitors Walmart, Amazon and Target are having blowout sales events to try and win over shoppers. Walmart’s event starts this Sunday, Oct. 11…
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…
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‘Masked Singer’ reveals former teen heartthrob behind Giraffe
“The Masked Singer” has unmasked its third celebrity this season. Brian Austin Green was revealed to be behind Giraffe on Wednesday…
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Spicy chicken nuggets and Travis Scott help boost McDonald’s sales
McDonald’s US sales finally started to rise in the third quarter after months of negative numbers. Sales at US stores open at least a year…
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Abbott says Texas bars may soon re-open, but El Paso County judge will opt out
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that bars would soon be allowed to re-open in Texas for the first time since June. But only at…
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‘Enchanted NM Box’ brings taste of New Mexico to your door to help small business during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces businesswoman created a unique subscription service that brings products from small New Mexico businesses to…
Continue Reading Trump stops negotiations on virus stimulus plan causing sudden stock market drop
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional Covid-19 relief, delaying…
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Are Texas bars about to reopen? Gov. Abbott hints at it with ‘cheers’ tweet
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott teased in a tweet Monday that he would soon allow “more openings” of Texas…
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Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if U.S. can’t control virus, says stimulus package needed
WASHINGTON, DC — America is on the long road to economic recovery from the pandemic recession, but dark clouds remain on the horizon. The recovery…
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Nobel Prize for physics awarded to 3 scientists for black hole discovery
STOCKHOLM, Sweeden — The 2020 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to Briton Roger Penrose, German Reinhard Genzel and American Andrea Ghez for…
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