Borderland pulmonologist urges smokers to quit during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Dr. Fahad Omar, a Borderland-area pulmonologist, is praising efforts across the pond as roughly one million United Kingdowm…
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‘Answer your phone’ – in New Mexico, it could be a contact tracer calling
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Cases of the virus might be gradually increasing in New Mexico, but state’s calls to those who have come into contact with…
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Former NMSU Aggie Cracks Cleveland Indians’ Opening Day Roster
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former New Mexico State University baseball player is headed to The Show. Daniel Johnson, was added to the Cleveland…
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Doña Ana County urges state to ‘send us more’ after distributing 25,000 free face masks to public
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is asking the governor’s office for more masks to distribute to the public as…
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Only 12 homeless El Pasoans have tested positive for virus during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Only 12 people within the El Paso homeless community have tested positive for Covid-19 during the pandemic thus far, according to…
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Tank accidentally fires on another tank at Fort Bliss, injuring soldier
FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier was injured in a friendly fire incident at Fort Bliss during a training exercise, the Army Times reported Friday.…
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Judge denies Oregon effort to limit federal agents’ arrest powers
PORTLAND, Oregon — A U.S. judge denied an order sought by Oregon’s top law enforcement officer to stop federal agents from arresting people…
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TV reporter discovers she has cancer after a viewer noticed a suspicious lump on her neck
A Florida television reporter was diagnosed with cancer after a concerned viewer saw a lump on her neck and alerted her that it could be a tumor.…
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Trump sued by El Paso County over attempt to omit undocumented immigrants from key census count
EL PASO, Texas — President Donald Trump’s attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from census figures that will be used to divide up seats in…
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Kentucky Club owner dies of virus as Juarez death toll hits 634; Mexico’s president seeks better health care
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The death toll from the coronavirus in Juárez reached 634 on Friday, with a prominent bar owner among the latest…
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New CDC guidelines come down hard in favor of opening schools
New US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on education and child care come down hard in favor of opening schools, saying children…
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‘World War Z’ author Max Brooks: Scientists need Hollywood to help translate their message
“World War Z” author Max Brooks had a sobering message to scientists and a call to action to Hollywood, saying the two need to work…
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UTEP to implement mobile ticketing for athletic events
EL PASO, Texas – UTEPÂ will transition to mobile ticketing for all athletics events beginning this fall, Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced…
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He promised his friend he’d split the cash if he won the lottery. He’s doing just that with his $22 million jackpot
Years ago, Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney made a pact: if either of them ever won the lottery, they’d split the winnings. Then they shook on it.…
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Doña Ana County sees 3rd virus death of week, tops 1,900 cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man in his 60s from Doña Ana County was among five new coronavirus deaths reported by New Mexico health officials on…
Continue Reading Policing tactics under fire as video shows medics in Portland getting shoved to the ground
A viral video showing volunteer medics being shoved to the ground by law enforcement officers in Portland is raising questions about the tactics…
Continue Reading Manson follower recommended for parole for the fourth time but California governor has final say
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been found suitable for parole, but her fate will ultimately be decided by California Gov. Gavin…
Continue Reading At least 19 people got Covid-19 after attending a county fair in Ohio, health officials say
The health department in Pickaway County, Ohio, has reported at least 19 cases of Covid-19 among people who attended the county fair last month.…
Continue Reading Washington state was the first in the US to confront the coronavirus. Now it’s battling a resurgence
Robert Cordova knows the coronavirus is far from controlled in Washington state. Cordova, his brother, sister, grandmother and mother have all tested…
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OED shares what unemployed Oregonians can expect when extra weekly federal funds end
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The federal program that provides an extra $600 per week to…
Continue Reading Local teacher resigns after comment on offensive photo
Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, GA (WGCL) — A photo of a man kneeling on the neck of child has sent…
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Fort Bliss soldiers now required to wear masks in most all situations
FORT BLISS, Texas — To further help fight the spread of Covid-19, all soldiers at Fort Bliss are now under orders to wear face masks while in…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scattered showers and storms expected late Friday
The StormTRACK Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert. Tropical moisture continues to track into the region therefore heavy rain will remain a…
Continue Reading KC School Board delays school to Sept. 8
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — The school board for Kansas City Public Schools on Friday…
Continue Reading NBA players are dedicating their post-game interviews to Breonna Taylor
With the NBA season officially resuming on July 30, players such as LeBron James are using their platforms to dedicate their post-game interviews to…
Continue Reading Mars rovers of the past paved the way for NASA’s newest explorer Perseverance
When NASA’s newest rover Perseverance lands on Mars in February 2021, it will become the fifth rover sent by the agency to the red planet.…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s stirring and surprising new indie album, ‘Folklore,’ earns rave reviews from critics and fans
Taylor Swift has been on quite a journey in recent years — going goth on “Reputation,” pivoting to loved-up sugary pop on…
Continue Reading Man arrested accused of impersonating police officer
Click here for updates on this story Oakland County, MI (WNEM) — A man has been arrested, accused of impersonating a…
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University of Kentucky faculty members call for renaming stadium, campus buildings
Some University of Kentucky faculty members are calling for the renaming of all campus buildings that memorialize “enslavers, Confederate…
Continue Reading Safety of shopping malls questioned after deadly shooting inside St. Louis Galleria
Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO (KMOV) — The deadly shooting inside the St. Louis Galleria…
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