Poor health in teens and 20s raises risk of dementia later, studies say
Education and lifestyle behaviors in our teens and 20s appear to impact our risk of cognitive decline and dementia in later life, according to three…
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NFL’s Aaron Jones goes 1-on-1 with ABC-7 as he waits out the pandemic here in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — From Burges High School to UTEP to the top of the NFL, Aaron Jones has carried El Paso with him everywhere he’s gone. He’ll be the…
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Australia hotel bans rowdy emus for bad behavior
Two brazen emu siblings named Kevin and Carol have been banned from a hotel in Australia’s Outback for bad behavior. Located in a small,…
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An item found in an officer’s Starbucks coffee was not a tampon, LA investigators say
A “furry cloth substance” found in the Starbucks coffee of an off-duty Los Angeles police officer last month was not a tampon,…
Continue Reading India gets Rafale fighter jets from France, boosting its air force
Five French-made jet fighters arrived in India on Wednesday, the first of 36 New Dehli ordered as it moves to upgrade its air force amid a spike in…
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Texas passes grim milestone of 6,000 virus deaths as U.S. tops 150,000 to lead the world
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas passed a grim milestone of more than 6,000 deaths caused by the coronavirus, with 313 newly-reported fatalities Wednesday. It…
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Minneapolis police identify ‘Umbrella Man’ who helped incite George Floyd riots, warrant says
Minneapolis police have identified a suspect whom they believe helped initiate the riots and destruction in the city following the killing of George…
Continue Reading Four Hong Kong student activists arrested for ‘secession’ over social media posts
Police in Hong Kong have arrested four members of a student-led pro-independence group for suspected secessionist offenses on social media under the…
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Teen helps develop technology aimed at speeding up detection, treatment for Covid-19 Patients
Click here for updates on this story Plano, TX (KTVT) — It’s a new technology that could drastically speed up the…
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Coronavirus is ravaging entire South Texas families and medical teams
Rolando and Yolanda Garcia were doing everything they could to protect themselves from the coronavirus. They rarely ventured out of their home in the…
Continue Reading As US passes 150,000 coronavirus deaths, experts at Johns Hopkins call for reset in national response
The United States on Wednesday surpassed 150,000 recorded Covid-19 deaths — a milestone that comes as the country’s number of daily…
Continue Reading Good Samaritan shot after risking life to help stranger being robbed
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis, MN (WCCO) — Police said someone shot a good samaritan as he was…
Continue Reading For the first time in 300 years, this island in Cape Cod is open to the public
For the first time in 300 years, an island off the coast of Cape Cod is open to the public. Sipson Island has been privately owned since 1711, when…
Continue Reading WWII veteran remembers beloved wife after nearly 74 years of marriage
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis, MN (WCCO) — She died the day before she would have marked 74 years of…
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U.S. to withdraw troops from Germany under shakeup sought by Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. defense officials say the U.S. will pull roughly 12,000 troops out of Germany, bringing about 6,400 forces home and…
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El Pasoan is co-executive producer of new ‘Go-Go’s’ documentary on Showtime
EL PASO, Texas — Rooted in the 80’s punk rock scene, the “Go-Go’s” have been around for 40 years and they aren’t about to take a vacation, even…
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UTEP students frustrated with fall semester fees amid online only classes
EL PASO, Texas — University of Texas at El Paso students tell ABC-7 they’re frustrated with the university after seeing the amount of fees added to…
Continue Reading A 75-year-old Vietnam veteran was pepper-sprayed in the face during protests in Portland
A 75-year-old Vietnam veteran was seen on video getting pepper-sprayed in the face as he stood in front of a line of armed law enforcement in…
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Legendary former NMSU basketball coach Lou Henson dies at age 88
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Lou Henson, whose 41-year career as a collegiate head coach made him the all-time winningest basketball coach at both New…
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Las Cruces judge dismisses case against ex-deputy in state’s longest-running murder prosecution
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A judge on Wednesday dismissed all charges in the case of a former sheriff’s deputy who was charged in the shooting…
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Tech CEOs face lawmaker questions about their market dominance
WASHINGTON, DC — The CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google all were hit with tough questions and documents that raised concerns about their…
Continue Reading Alabama’s US Space & Rocket Center may close forever unless it raises $1.5 million in the next 3 months
The US Space & Rocket Center has inspired dreams of scientific exploration and space travel for decades. But now, it’s in danger of closing…
Continue Reading Nick Markakis of the Braves opts back in to MLB season
Saying he might have made a rash decision, Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis said Wednesday he is opting back into the Major League Baseball…
Continue Reading Major children’s hospital apologizes for performing cosmetic genital surgeries on intersex infants
After a yearslong advocacy campaign waged by activists, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has become the first…
Continue Reading Malik B., founding member of The Roots, dead at 47
Malik Abdul Basit, a rapper, singer and founding member of The Roots, has died, according to a statement posted on the group’s verified Twitter…
Continue Reading Beating the odds: 96-year-old woman recovers from COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story York County, PA (WPMT) — A 96-year-old woman from York County was discharged from…
Continue Reading ‘Indian Matchmaking’ creator Smriti Mundhra welcomes backlash
Smriti Mundhra is not at all bothered that people are talking about colorism, sexism and elitism when it comes to “Indian Matchmaking.”…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Very hot temps Thursday.
It will be even hotter Thursday as temps climb anywhere from 102-108 degrees. This would make it the 33rd day of triples so far this year. There will…
Continue Reading Caught On Video: Driver shoots at SUV in road rage incident on highway
Click here for updates on this story Whittier, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — The public’s help is needed Wednesday to identify a…
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Arizona train derailment and fire described as ‘a scene from hell’
TEMPE, Arizona — One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Union Pacific train derailed and caught fire on a bridge over Tempe Town…
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