5 things to know for June 19: DACA, coronavirus, police reform, Facebook, economy
The US Supreme Court again ruled against President Trump, this time on his attempt to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.…
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The extreme hotel hygiene awaiting tourists in Spain
It’s breakfast time, which means I need to get my temperature checked, put on my face mask, smother my hands in alcohol disinfectant and wear a…
Continue Reading Two Canadians held in China have officially been charged with spying
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two Canadians detained in China in December 2018, have been formally charged with spying by Chinese prosecutors,…
Continue Reading What’s been happening in China’s Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs?
As US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that aims to punish Beijing for its repression of the Uyghur ethnic minority, he was…
Continue Reading The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean
You might see another red, white and blue flag flying today over state capitols and city buildings. That banner with a bursting star in the middle is…
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Beijing’s new outbreak is a reminder to the world that coronavirus can return at anytime
Until last week, Beijing seemed to have all but moved on from the coronavirus pandemic. For 55 days, the Chinese capital had not reported any locally…
Continue Reading Iceland now feels like the coronavirus never happened
The bars and restaurants are full. People are out enjoying themselves. Spectacular geological attractions are wide open to tourists. Anyone visiting…
Continue Reading New Zealand police officer shot dead in routine traffic stop
An unarmed police officer has been shot dead while carrying out a routine traffic stop in the New Zealand city of Auckland — the first to be…
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Election reform proposal rejected on day 1 of New Mexico Legislature special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal to distribute absentee ballots directly to registered New Mexico voters without a request or application was…
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New Mexico State University releases plan for fall return
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is rolling out plans for students, faculty and staff as they prepare to return to campus in…
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El Paso orders businesses to require customers to wear face masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City and County officials issued a directive Thursday night mandating that businesses require all customers as well…
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Pandemic prompts changes for Borderland fireworks stands
VINTON, Texas — There will be social distancing at all TNT Firework stands around the Borderland this year. The area manager for TNT Fireworks,…
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El Paso Civil Air Patrol flying virus tests in money-saving effort for Texas
El PASO, Texas — The Civil Air Patrol is doing its part to contribute in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The all-volunteer auxiliary of the…
Continue Reading Google Doodle commemorates the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, set to ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’
In honor of Juneteenth, companies have given employees paid leave in celebration, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is pushing to make it a paid state…
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Non-resident virus cases, deaths not being counted in El Paso’s totals
EL PASO, Texas — The official numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths in El Paso isn’t a complete picture of the impact the virus is having in our…
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Mexico posts record 5,662 new virus cases in a day; Juárez deaths now outnumber recoveries
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were…
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El Paso face mask maker seeks to hire 80 new workers
EL PASO, Texas– Looking for a job? ReadyOne Industries in El Paso is hoping they can help you. The company is hoping to hire 80 new employees to…
Continue Reading Six Virginia residents sue to keep Robert E. Lee statue aloft
After dropping a lawsuit to block the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, a group of Richmond, Virginia, residents on Wednesday…
Continue Reading A sheriff’s deputy saved a baby from choking during a Black Lives Matter protest
A video surveillance camera recorded a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy save an unresponsive baby from choking during a Black Lives Matter protest…
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Coronavirus continued to spread among San Francisco’s low-income Hispanic population despite lockdown, study finds
When San Francisco implemented its shelter-in-place order in mid-March, the coronavirus continued to spread through the city’s Hispanic…
Continue ReadingURGENT – Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden VP contention and says he should choose a woman of color
(CNN) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday night removed herself from consideration to be Joe Biden’s running mate, citing the recent…
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Summer camp limbo in Louisiana
Click here for updates on this story PELICAN, LA (KTBS ) — There’s been a lot of waiting and hoping during this…
Continue Reading Protesters in New York detail alleged police abuse at demonstrations
As many as 100 protesters, elected officials and community leaders spent two days detailing alleged police brutality by the New York Police…
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CDC issues recommendations to help protect beachgoers from Covid-19 spread
Even on the beach, people should stay six feet apart, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And yes, face masks are…
Continue Reading Looking for that perfect wedding mask? NC designer has you covered
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — A local wedding designer has created special face…
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Statue of Spanish governor removed from New Mexico park
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Crews in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday removed a statue of a Spanish territorial governor from a city park and two other…
Continue Reading Florida shows signs as next coronavirus epicenter as cases spike across the country
Ten states saw a record number of new Covid-19 cases this week, and one of them could be the next epicenter of the national health crisis. Florida…
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Community Champions: Banner reunites Rosa Guerrero Elementary School class 7 years later
EL PASO, Texas — For a high school senior, the journey to graduation day is filled with its share of ups and downs. However, looking back at that…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas students to return to school campuses in fall
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers on a call on…
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