Biden signs order to expand health coverage in pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden acted Thursday to get more people health insurance in the middle of the raging coronavirus pandemic, a down…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas to sue Biden over oil regulations
ODESSA, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday signaled that the state plans to sue the Biden administration over executive orders it issued…
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General Motors to stop making gas-powered cars by 2035
DETROIT, Michigan — General Motors has set a goal of making the vehicles it produces all-electric by 2035, and the entire company carbon neutral,…
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More contagious, troublesome South African virus variant found in U.S. for 1st time
COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The United States’ first known cases of the more contagious and troublesome South African coronavirus variant have been…
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El Paso sees 14 virus deaths as active cases decrease
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso health department announced 14 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. Health officials…
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’66 Texas Western national champs inducted into College Basketball Hall of Fame
EL PASO, Texas — Immortal. That’s what the 1966 Texas Western national championship team now is after getting inducted as a class of 2020 member in…
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El Paso teachers’ group wants Dr. Ocaranza removed as Health Authority
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso American Federation of Teachers said it has sent a letter to County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser…
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El Paso gunman shot, killed by police after threatening I-10 motorists is identified
UPDATE, Jan. 27: El Paso police identified a 27-year-old truck driver as the man who was shot and killed by officers after threatening a mass…
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New Mexico State Police say officer wounded after gunfire near Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, New Mexico — The New Mexico State Police said a local law enforcement officer was wounded Wednesday night south of Carlsbad in a…
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Lawyers seek release from jail of ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader charged in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — Defense attorneys for jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin urged a federal judge Wednesday to release the Otero…
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El Paso to offer curbside library service at 8 branches as of Feb. 1
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso plans to resume offering curbside services at eight library branches starting Feb. 1, officials…
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Doña Ana County sees declining virus cases but remains in state’s red zone for restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Data released Wednesday showed seven counties showed significant improvements over the last two weeks when it came to…
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Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land
WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…
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UTEP Miners unveil their 2021 football schedule
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP officials along with Conference USA have revealed the complete 2021 football schedule for the Miners, it was announced…
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CDC says in-person learning amid pandemic possible with precautions
ATLANTA, Georgia — Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but…
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9 Barrio Azteca gang members arrested in El Paso on drug charges
EL PASO, Texas – State troopers and sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday they have arrested nine members of a dangerous street gang involved in…
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Homeland Security issues rare bulletin warning of heightened domestic terrorism threat
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a threat bulletin due to the potential for violence from…
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Women can let down their hair under new U.S. Army rules for pony tails, nail colors
WASHINGTON, DC — Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the U.S. Army. But male…
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FDA puts all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’ due to safety concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide…
Continue Reading 10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…
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Justice Department officially rescinds policy that led to family separations at border
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department has formally rescinded the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance”…
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Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…
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Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…
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New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8
SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…
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Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations
HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…
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Senators sworn-in, reject bid to dismiss Trump impeachment trial
UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, a vote…
Continue Reading Biden signs executive orders related to racial ‘equity’
UPDATE: President Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central…
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Transmountain Road reopens after snow closure; 1-10 west at Paisano reopens after semi crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Dept. of Transportation shut down Transmountain Road early Tuesday morning due to overnight snow in the…
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Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…
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Police advise ‘give yourself plenty of time’ for El Paso winter driving
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police report an uptick in accidents and crashes during wet weather, and they say speed is typically a factor. A…
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