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Texas Tech dental school breaks ground on new clinic in south-central El Paso

July 28, 2020 5:41 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas — The first new dental school in Texas in 50 years took a major step forward on Tuesday. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center…

NAACP leader slams Otero County ‘Cowboys for Trump’ boss for ‘back to Africa’ video

July 28, 2020 12:51 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — A prominent civil rights leader in New Mexico is among numerous activists and political figures who are denouncing the…

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Virgin Galactic unveils comfy cabin for jet-setting to outer space from southern New Mexico

July 28, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

UPHAM, New Mexico — Passengers flying Virgin Galactic on suborbital trips into space will be able to see themselves floating weightless…

In California’s only known wolf pack, there are now at least 8 new pups

July 28, 2020 10:53 PM CNN

California officials say there’s at least eight new pups added to the state’s lone wolf pack, the Lassen Pack. The pups were spotted with…

She’s helping health care workers during the pandemic by redesigning the hijab

July 28, 2020 10:37 PM CNN

During a hospital shift, Hilal Ibrahim noticed that a patient’s blood got on her uniform. The hospital stocked extra scrubs for her to change…

Deadline looms for El Paso landlords to apply for rent help for tenants hurt financially by pandemic

July 22, 2020 5:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE, July 28: The deadline for El Paso landlords to apply for rental assistance to help tenants hard hit financially by the coronavirus pandemic…

Recent rain creates beautiful sights & sounds at Dripping Springs

July 28, 2020 10:23 PM KVIA ABC-7

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico has received a fair amount of rain recently. And with that comes some beautiful sights and sounds…

Japan’s air force faces a ‘relentless’ burden, imposed by China

July 28, 2020 10:08 PM CNN

Japanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Takamichi Shirota says his country is under increasing pressure from the air. Analysts say it’s a pressure…

Juarez approaches 4,300 virus cases, 650 deaths as Mexican businesses struggle in pandemic

July 28, 2020 9:27 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — As of Tuesday, Ciudad Juarez accounts for 4,288 of Chihuahua state’s 7,707 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 648 of its 885…

The Trump administration was slow to recognize coronavirus threat from Europe, CDC director admits

July 28, 2020 9:14 PM CNN

The United States was slow in recognizing the coronavirus threat from Europe, Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control…

Shooting at scene of vigil is part of wave of New York City gun violence

July 28, 2020 9:10 PM CNN

In another example of the explosion of gun violence that has gripped New York City, a man was shot and wounded Monday while attending a vigil for two…

Miami Marlins’ season on hold after more players test positive for Covid-19

July 28, 2020 8:26 PM CNN

The remainder of the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season saw itself further imperiled Tuesday after a coronavirus outbreak on the Miami…

NYC woman killed by great white shark while swimming off Maine coast, officials say

July 28, 2020 8:23 PM CNN

The woman killed on Monday in Maine’s first-ever fatal shark attack has been identified, officials say. “Today I have the sad duty of…

Community Champions: NABC honors 5 Miners for outstanding academic achievement

July 28, 2020 8:18 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas — The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court, as Ountae Campbell, Gilles…

Endangered tigers captured on camera in Thailand bolster hope for species’ survival

July 28, 2020 7:24 PM CNN

Conservationists have captured footage of endangered tigers in a region of western Thailand for the first time in four years. The footage of the big…

Thousands showed up maskless to a Minnesota rodeo after its organizer invited people to come protest government overreach

July 28, 2020 7:23 PM CNN

Despite restrictions on gatherings in the state, an annual Minnesota rodeo took place last weekend — drawing a crowd of thousands. The North…

Killer whale who grieved for 17 days carrying her dead calf is pregnant again

July 28, 2020 7:06 PM CNN

Two years ago, the world watched with a heavy heart as a mother orca carried along her dead newborn for more than two weeks. Now, that same orca is…

‘I am not your moodboard’: Graduate fashion designer accuses Balenciaga of appropriation

July 28, 2020 7:03 PM CNN

An up-and-coming fashion designer has accused Balenciaga of appropriating her work, alleging that the luxury label posted an image to social media…

A George Floyd hologram will light up the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond tonight

July 28, 2020 7:00 PM CNN

A statue of Robert E. Lee has stood in historic city of Richmond, Virginia, for over a century. But on Tuesday night, the focus will not be on the…

Covid-19’s impact on the heart: Two new studies suggest ‘the plot thickening’

July 28, 2020 6:45 PM CNN

Since the coronavirus pandemic first began, evidence has emerged showing that Covid-19 can damage more than the lungs. The disease caused by the…

‘Ramy’ is the first Muslim American sitcom to receive an Emmy nomination

July 28, 2020 6:19 PM CNN

“Alhamdulillah.” Ramy Youssef’s response to being nominated on Tuesday for an Emmy Award was to simply thank God. The co-creator…

Coronavirus new case counts are falling nationwide, but some states still seeing record numbers

July 28, 2020 6:16 PM CNN

Even as the number of new coronavirus cases across the United States has dropped recently, several states are still setting distressing records. In…

Las Cruces man arrested after SWAT standoff for allegedly beating and kidnapping girlfriend

July 28, 2020 7:25 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Police used their SWAT team early Tuesday morning to arrest a man suspected of beating up his girlfriend and holding the…

Trump abruptly ends briefing after being pressed over retweeting misinformation

July 28, 2020 6:02 PM CNN

Even amid an attempt by President Donald Trump’s aides to shift his focus back to coronavirus, he continues to hear from a wide range of…

Triples visit El Paso again

July 28, 2020 5:46 PM Doppler Dave Speelman

Temps will be around record levels Thursday as we continue to heat up. Highs Wednesday through Friday will be in the low 100’s with Thursday reaching…

Armed protesters storm McDonough Square to preserve Confederate monument

July 28, 2020 5:24 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story McDonough, GA (WGCL) — There’s a large debate in Henry County on whether…

Man found dead in ponding area at Las Cruces apartment complex

July 28, 2020 7:01 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 31-year-old man was found dead, partially submerged in a ponding area, at a Las Cruces apartment complex over the…

Flint mayor creates ambassadors to try to curb violence

July 28, 2020 5:16 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM) — People in the community are coming together to curb the…

‘Dead students can’t learn,’ say teachers hosting ‘Die-In’ vigil

July 28, 2020 5:14 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Nashville, TN (WSMV) — Ahead of Governor Bill Lee’s press conference on Tuesday…

Vancouver City Council moves to limit police response to issues around mental health, sex work and homelessness

July 28, 2020 5:11 PM CNN

Local politicians in Vancouver, Canada, are pushing to change its policing strategies, after its City Council passed a motion that would limit police…