Third PGA golfer tests positive for coronavirus
A third PGA golfer has tested positive for coronavirus since golf resumed on June 11. Denny McCarthy withdrew from the Travelers Championship after…
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International vacation homes? Only in US travelers’ dreams
Four months into a virtual worldwide lockdown for US travelers, reaching a vacation home abroad is either impossible or too risky to even consider…
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Texas Covid-19 hot spot is facing a ‘tsunami’ of patients, overwhelming hospitals
Jessica Ortiz said she and her twin brother, Jubal, were inseparable. Even when Jubal lay dead in an open casket with plexiglass over his body…
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5 things to know for July 22: Coronavirus, stimulus, protests, China, social media
No surprise here: United Airlines lost a staggering $1.6 billion last quarter amid travel restrictions and Covid-19 fears. That’s actually less…
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Stern warnings issued to fans amid Liverpool’s historic trophy presentation
Manager Jurgen Klopp has likened it to the eager anticipation of opening presents on Christmas Day, but Liverpool fans have been urged to stay at…
Continue Reading More than a dozen mayors join Portland in asking Trump administration to withdraw federal forces
More than a dozen mayors have joined Portland in asking the Trump administration to remove federal forces from or stop plans to send them to major…
Continue Reading ‘Violence and abuse are too often a part of the child athlete’s experience’ in Japan — report
Hitting children with bats and sticks, slapping them across the face, and holding their heads underwater to simulate drowning are some of the abusive…
Continue Reading Nearly one in four people in Delhi may have contracted Covid-19, study reveals
Nearly one in four residents in the Indian capital of New Delhi may have been infected with the novel coronavirus, antibody tests on a random sample…
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Fort Hood soldier’s body found near base; 3rd death in a month
FORT HOOD, TEXAS — U.S. Army officials on Tuesday said that the body of a Fort Hood solider was found near the Texas army base,…
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Three simple acts can stop Covid-19 outbreaks, study finds
If people washed their hands regularly, wore masks, and kept their social distance from each other, these three simple behaviors could stop most all…
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While New Mexico Supreme Court allows ban on indoor dining for now, it will consider challenge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — While the state Supreme Court has upheld Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s public health order prohibiting indoor service at…
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El Paso mayor breaks tie council votes to keep virus cluster data secret & not add test sites
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted 5-4 Tuesday, with Mayor Dee Margo breaking ties, to continue withholding information on the specific…
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Federal courthouse in Las Cruces shut down after virus outbreak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The U.S. Courthouse in Las Cruces is being shut down for the rest of the week after a coronavirus outbreak at the…
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Severe thunderstorm dumps heavy rain, floods Canutillo
CANUTILLO, Texas — A severe thunderstorm that moved through the Canutillo area late Tuesday afternoon flooded roads, homes and businesses there.…
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Abbott ducks question about adviser’s remark that Trump is ‘bored’ with pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — In an interview with ABC-7 on Tuesday evening, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declined to directly address a remark by one of his advisers…
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After falling for months, Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US are nearing April’s peak
After falling for months, Covid-19 hospitalizations across the US are on the upswing and approaching the peak levels seen in April. The reason is…
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UTEP expert says low fertility rates may correspond with high unemployment rates
EL PASO, Texas — In the last five years, there has been a steep decline in birth rates in El Paso County, according to data Collected by the Vitals…
Continue Reading Giants manager says ‘nothing more patriotic than peaceful protests’ after Trump criticizes team for kneeling during national anthem
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler responded Tuesday to criticism from President Donald Trump after he and members of the team took a knee…
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New mural honoring Vanessa Guillén painted on wall near Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — A new mural near Fort Bliss honors the memory of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. The artist is Gabe Vasquez, who also created…
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Hard-hit Rio Grande Valley counties issuing directives for residents to stay home
HIDALGO COUNTY, Texas — While some big cities in Texas are reporting signs that an alarming surge in cases of the coronavirus may be leveling off,…
Continue Reading One of the original ‘Rosie the Riveters’ is now making masks to help defeat coronavirus
One of the original “Rosie the Riveters” is serving her country once more. Mae Krier, 94, worked in a Boeing factory during World War II,…
Continue Reading Two couples include a rare comet in their proposals for a once-in-a-lifetime cosmic engagement
Two couples had their eyes on the sky when getting engaged, capturing a rare comet the moment the question was popped. The Neowise comet is a rare…
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NSA leaker Reality Winner among 500 women with coronavirus at Texas federal prison
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hundreds of incarcerated women in Texas, including NSA leaker Reality Winner, are at the center of one of the largest…
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Football season for most El Paso schools delayed until late Sept.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) released new guidelines which postpone the start of fall sports for the two…
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‘We miss them as much as they miss us’: Iconic Chope’s Bar and Café closed since pandemic began
LA MESA, New Mexico – In the sleepy neighborhood of La Mesa, the iconic Chope’s Bar and Café began serving patrons long before New Mexico earned…
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Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit ends this week
WASHINGTON, DC — A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay…
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NFL players will honor racism victims with names on helmet decals
When football season kicks off this fall, NFL players will be wearing helmet decals featuring the names of victims of systemic racism and police…
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Twitter cracks down on QAnon accounts
Twitter is cracking down on accounts linked to QAnon, a group known for spreading conspiracy theories and disinformation online. “We’ve…
Continue Reading Civil War-era smallpox vaccination kits offer new insights on how the virus was eradicated
While the race for a Covid-19 vaccine continues, scientists are learning more about the early vaccines used to fight smallpox, the only human…
Continue Reading Study says actual number of Covid-19 cases is far greater than thought
The number of people who have had Covid-19 is much greater than the official case count, according to data and a new analysis released by the US…
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