June 20 is World Refugee Day. Here are ways you can show support
Each year, on June 20, World Refugee Day spotlights the bravery and strength of people forced to flee their home countries to escape war or…
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East El Paso bar’s license suspended for alleged virus safety violations
EL PASO, Texas — In the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott’s warning this week to bar and restaurant operators to follow state coronavirus protocols, an east…
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Summer solstice 2020: Sensual traditions on the longest day of the year
Call it love. Call it romance. Call it sensuality. Go ahead and call it old-fashioned lust if you want. But whatever you call it, the summer solstice…
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Powerful U.S. attorney who angered Trump refuses to step down, vows probes will continue
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department said Friday night that the powerful U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of President Donald…
Continue Reading Amid nationwide rallies and celebrations, more cities, states and universities designate Juneteenth as an official holiday
Rallies, peaceful marches and celebrations commemorating Juneteenth occurred across the United States on Friday, bringing together countless…
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New Mexico lawmakers push forward on ‘traumatic’ budget; it could cost Doña Ana County $2.7M
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state House of Representatives on Friday night approved a budget solvency plan that fills a gaping general fund deficit…
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Firefighters ‘mop-up hot spots’ after wildfire burns 60 acres near Elephant Butte
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Evacuations were lifted as crews worked hard to knock down flames from a wildfire in Truth or Consequences near…
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Entire Sunland Park police force quarantined due to virus case
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — All 20 officers of the Sunland Park Police Department have been quarantined at home after one of them tested positive for…
Continue Reading John Legend and Alicia Keys premiere new music in the latest Verzuz music battle
The latest Verzuz battle between R&B singers John Legend and Alicia Keys came at a pivotal time. The world is still reeling from the coronavirus…
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Construction site fire called suspicious; state agencies join investigation
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — A massive fire early Friday morning in downtown Asheville…
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A blind video gamer got emotional after seeing The Last of Us Part II’s extensive accessibility options for players with disabilities
When blind gamer Steve Saylor received an early review copy of The Last of Us Part II, one of the most anticipated video games of the year, he…
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23 Clemson football players test positive for coronavirus
At least 28 Clemson University athletes and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, including 23 football players, according to the…
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Solar eclipse 2020: How and when to watch the June annular eclipse
This weekend, stargazers in the Eastern Hemisphere will be treated to an annular solar eclipse on the heels of the summer solstice. This type of…
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Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Duranguito appeal, clears way for City of El Paso arena project
El Paso, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court once again rejected a request to hear a case that has deep implications for the most expensive ‘quality of…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Powerful US attorney in New York stepping down, Barr says
(CNN) — Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, is resigning, the Justice Department said late Friday. Attorney…
Continue Reading Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth; ‘Reflection, celebration, and joy’
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — African Americans across the country are celebrating…
Continue Reading ‘Police in America are looting black bodies,’ Trevor Noah says
Comedian Trevor Noah spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper this week about the state of racism, police abuse and protests in America, saying White…
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Arizonans see big jump in coronavirus cases, but don’t see reason to wear masks
Walking along the streets this week in Tempe, Arizona, it was rare to see anyone wearing a mask. Patrons at a bar packed the entire space, as if the…
Continue Reading 16-year-old boy attacked by a shark in North Carolina
A 16-year-old boy visiting North Carolina’s Outer Banks with his family is recovering from injuries suffered when he was attacked by a shark on…
Continue Reading Prosecutors are investigating possible evidence tampering in Javier Ambler’s death
Prosecutors in central Texas are investigating whether there was evidence tampering in the death of Javier Ambler, a Black man who died last year…
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Apparent suicide by 20-year-old Robinhood trader who saw a negative $730,000 balance prompts app to make changes
The family of a 20-year-old student says he died by suicide after confusion over an apparent negative balance of $730,000 on his Robinhood account.…
Continue Reading Unemployed Kentucky residents descend on capital, demand help after months of waiting for benefits
Kentucky has temporarily reopened in-person unemployment services to help with the state’s backlog of jobless claims, state officials tell CNN.…
Continue Reading Memorials to the racist former owners of the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Twins are removed
A monument to the former owner of the Washington Redskins and a statue of the former owner of the Minnesota Twins were removed Friday because of the…
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Sunland Park Racetrack opens for simulcast betting
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Though the horses are off the track at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, the book is now open. As of Friday, the track’s…
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West El Paso indoor theme park in former ‘Toys R Us’ location ready to re-open
EL PASO, Texas– After a tumultuous start renovating the old ‘Toys-R-Us’ building on Mesa Hills in west El Paso near the Sunland Park Mall, Urban Air…
Continue ReadingTemps heat up as Summer arrives
It will be hot over the weekend – by the way – summer arrives Saturday afternoon. Temps will climb to the low 100’s with lots of sunshine. A cold…
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Another Otero County Prison inmate among 8 new virus deaths across New Mexico
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — An Otero County Prison inmate was among eight additional coronavirus deaths reported Friday in New Mexico. The deceased…
Continue Reading New York governor gives final coronavirus briefing after ‘111 days of hell’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus briefings have drawn comparisons to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats…
Continue Reading Marcus Rashford takes a knee and raises his fist, but is denied the perfect ending to a momentous week
There was to be no perfect ending to a momentous week for Marcus Rashford as Manchester United was held to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Friday. It…
Continue Reading How risky is it to attend a Trump campaign rally during a pandemic?
As the coronavirus plows through the United States, health experts worry President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will…
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