Judge blocks Gov. Abbott’s order, so El Paso mask mandate is in effect Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas — A judge blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order forbidding mask mandates late Tuesday night, clearing the way for a new…
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Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Beaty hit a tiebreaking, two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning to lead the Los…
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Smugglers have cut through border wall along El Paso sector over 700 times so far
EL PASO, Texas — As breaches to the U.S.-Mexico border wall in the El Paso sector hit 714 so far in the 2021 fiscal year, the U.S. Border Patrol is…
Continue ReadingRates of Covid-19 hospitalizations for children and adults under 50 reach their highest levels yet, CDC data shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The pace of Covid-19 hospitalizations is surging across the US, with the rates for children and adults under 50 hitting…
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Hong Kong police arrest 4 from university student union
HONG KONG (AP) — Police say four members of a Hong Kong university student union have been arrested for allegedly advocating terrorism by paying…
Continue Reading China’s Communist Party expels censor accused of corruption
BEIJING (AP) — China’s ruling Communist Party has expelled a leading internet censor and accused him of a range of crimes and rule breaking from…
Continue Reading Trapp scores, helps Minnesota to 1-1 draw with San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Wil Trapp scored in the first half and Minnesota United tied the San Jose Earthquakes 1-1. Minnesota is 2-1-3 in its last…
Continue Reading ‘Heartbroken’ Florida town has ties to Haiti’s quake zone
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida suburb holds deep ties to the town in southwestern Haiti that…
Continue Reading Los Angeles holds off Atlanta 85-80 in overtime
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 17 points to lead six Los Angeles players in double figures, and the Sparks beat the Atlanta Dream 85-80…
Continue Reading Georgia inches toward possible takeover of Fulton elections
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s State Election Board has taken a step toward a possible eventual takeover of elections…
Continue Reading Years in the making, R. Kelly sex abuse trial gets underway
By TOM HAYS and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A prosecutor has introduced a jury to the sex abuse claims against R&B star R.…
Continue Reading Shinyashiki scores go-ahead goal in 73rd, Rapids beat Galaxy
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Andre Shinyashiki scored a go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute and the Colorado Rapids beat the LA Galaxy 2-1. Colorado has won…
Continue Reading Cambodian labor union leader convicted over border comments
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian labor union leader has been sentenced to two years in prison for inciting social unrest with…
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Cambodian labor union leader convicted over border comments
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian labor union leader has been sentenced to two years in prison for inciting social unrest with…
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EPISD board votes for mask rule, will sue Abbott over ban
UPDATE: EPISD’s board, with only one nay, voted 6-1 Tuesday night to impose a mask mandate for all teachers, staff and students in school facilities,…
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SISD board unanimously approves mask rule for schools
UPDATE: SISD’s board voted unanimously Tuesday night to follow the El Paso Health Authority’s mask mandate for schools, which was set to take effect…
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Gov. Abbott, staunch mask rule opponent, has ‘breakthrough’ case of Covid-19
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a staunch opponent of mask mandates, is infected with a “breakthrough” case of Covid-19, the governor’s…
Continue Reading New Mexico imposes mask mandate; requires vaccinations for some workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that face masks will once again be required in all public indoor…
Continue Reading VanMeter’s homer lifts D-backs over slumping Phillies 3-2
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Josh VanMeter hit a two-run homer, Taylor Widener pitched five quality innings and the Arizona…
Continue Reading Fires harming California’s efforts to curb climate change
By BRIAN MELLEY and TERENCE CHEA Associated Press POLLOCK PINES, Calif. (AP) — California’s top fire official says blazes raging across…
Continue Reading La Stella, Longoria homer to back latest Webb win for Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tommy La Stella hit a two-run homer in the first inning to back Logan Webb’s sixth…
Continue Reading Griner, Taurasi combine for 47 points as Mercury beat Fever
PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner had 25 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Diana Taurasi scored 22 points with seven rebounds and seven assists,…
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Surgeon general reacts to anti-vaxxer’s claim about natural immunity
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says though people can gain some immunity protection after contracting Covid-19, it’s “not nearly as strong” as…
Continue Reading As the government talks about vaccine boosters, it’s time to cover the endemic reality of Covid
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free…
Continue Reading House Dems plan budget vote next week, defying moderates
BY ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Democrats are planning House votes next week on a budget resolution that would clear a path for…
Continue Reading Biden: Troops will stay in Afghanistan to evacuate Americans
By ROBERT BURNS, ELLEN KNICKMEYER and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says he’s committed to keeping U.S.…
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R. Kelly was a ‘predator’ who abused for his sexual pleasure, prosecution says at federal trial
By Sonia Moghe, CNN The R&B singer R. Kelly was a “predator” who used his celebrity status to lure victims to be abused, a…
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Prosecutor exposes lies, questions Durst’s credibility
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst said he deeply regretted telling his life story to filmmakers in hopes of…
Continue Reading Prosecutor exposes lies, questions Durst’s credibility
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst said he deeply regretted telling his life story to filmmakers in hopes of…
Continue Reading Márquez’s arm, bat lead Rockies to 7-3 win over Padres
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Germán Márquez pitched into the seventh inning and helped himself with two hits and two RBIs…
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