Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Toby Smith knew little and cared less about boxing when he came to Albuquerque in 1976. More than anything else in the…
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Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.
The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted. Only…
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Can you tawk the tawk? New Yorkers, including celebrities, compete for the title of best accent
New York City on lockdown is an eerie place. The sound of incessant traffic has been replaced with the chirping of birds. Conversations among…
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Britain’s health service is part of its national psyche. It’s also on life support
The makeshift poster is displayed proudly in the window of a London home. “We love the NHS” is written in children’s handwriting…
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‘Nothing to worry about’ and ‘it’s being contained’: How Trump officials downplayed the coronavirus
A day after the White House requested $1.25 billion in emergency funding to address the growing worldwide coronavirus crisis, Larry Kudlow, the…
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Why Florida may have a big role in 2020
The story of the 2016 election has often been told like this: “Donald Trump secured victory by breaking through the big blue wall in Michigan,…
Continue ReadingABC-7 First Alert: Red Flag Warning & Possible Dust
El Paso, Texas- ABC-7 First Alert: Developing low pressure over northeastern New Mexico and an upper level disturbance passing well to our north will…
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Sea turtles are thriving as coronavirus lockdown empties Florida beaches
Sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace — for now. With the beaches in Florida closed in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
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Funerals during the virus pandemic: Operation Hope helps to honor the dead
EL PASO, Texas — Burying a family member could be one of the hardest things one can do. Burying someone during a pandemic can prove to be even more…
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El Paso auto dealer gives each employee a $1,000 bonus as it awaits arrival of ‘Paycheck Protection’ loan
EL PASO, Texas — Car dealerships were deemed essential business by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this month as part of an executive order. While…
Continue Reading On Record Store Day, fans are buying vinyl to support struggling stores
Despite the existence of smart phones and digital players, true music enthusiasts know the magic that comes from vinyl records. Every year, music…
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How Las Cruces Public Schools is providing technology to 1 in 5 students who need it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Before the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 public school kids in Las Cruces did not have access to the technology they need to…
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New Mexico congresswoman says dairy farmers dumping milk due to restaurant closings
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As restaurants operate at a fraction of the capacity they normally would, dairy farmers are forced to dump their milk,…
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Coronavirus saliva testing now available through private labs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As concerns over the lack of testing grow, Covid-19 saliva test kits are now slowly being administered in El Paso. The Food and…
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El Paso won’t ease virus restrictions as 31 new cases brings total to 482 infections, still 7 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health leaders reported 31 new coronavirus cases on Friday night, bringing the county’s total closer to 500.…
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70-year-old virus survivor cheered as he leaves hospital in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old man is the definition of staying strong and he’s sure to put a smile on your face. He just became one of El Paso’s 63…
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Japanese medical workers fear the worst as coronavirus cases spike
Ayako Kajiwara is scared Japan’s medical system isn’t prepared for what might happen next. She’s the lead nurse at a hospital in…
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Japanese medical workers fear the worst as coronavirus cases spike
Ayako Kajiwara is scared Japan’s medical system isn’t prepared for what might happen next. She’s the lead nurse at a hospital in…
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Recovered coronavirus patients are testing positive again. Can you get re-infected?
In South Korea, health officials are trying to solve a mystery: why 163 people who recovered from coronavirus have retested positive, according to…
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Amid coronavirus, tribes say they aren’t getting help they need from federal government
The health care crisis on reservations around the country is mounting with Navajo Nation, a vast 27,000 square miles spanning three states, facing…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains & Hueco Tanks state parks will NOT re-open Monday
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday had announced that most Texas state parks would re-open to the public next week as part of an initial…
Continue Reading Canada will require all air travelers to wear face masks
Passengers flying through, to or from Canada will now be required to wear a non-medical face mask or some type of face covering while traveling by…
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Youth soccer team that survived Walmart shooting sends positive message during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EP Fusion Girls’ soccer team wants to make people smile during this difficult time. The team published a video on social…
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Texas Gov. Abbott issues orders to re-open some state parks, have retail to-go, but keep schools closed
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced initial steps to begin the process of re-opening the Texas economy during the…
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Trump continues pushing to lift virus restrictions, but states say nationwide testing needed
WASHINGTON, DC — Prior to holding his daily task force briefing Friday afternoon, President Trump urged supporters to “liberate” several states,…
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Here are the states that postponed their primaries due to coronavirus
Multiple states have postponed their primaries due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has significantly altered the daily lives of Americans. The US…
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Behind on testing, Texas tries to be first to reopen
As Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott formulated a plan this week to reopen the world’s 10th largest economy, he had to strike a delicate…
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Fox News keeps inviting TV doctors on air who say crazy things
Fox News has displayed a knack in recent weeks for inviting prominent television doctors on its air who make absurd comments that ignite controversy.…
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The Nate-ure Report: Sloths and Alligators at the El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Nate Ryan has literally taken us on a wild ride with”The Nate-ure Report,” introducing viewers to the animals of the El…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift just canceled all her shows in 2020
Taylor Swift is done for the year, thanks to coronavirus. Swift canceled all live appearances and performances for the rest of 2020 in what she said…
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