Shelley Morrison, actress who played maid on ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 83
Shelley Morrison, a character actress best known for playing the feisty maid Rosario Salazar on “Will & Grace,” has died, publicist…
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How Budapest became a fine dining force to be reckoned with
While Budapest may be primarily known for its architecture, geothermal springs and communist heritage, the city’s gastronomy scene has been…
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Songwriter Irving Burgie, who penned lyrics of ‘Day-O’ tune, dies at 95
Irving Burgie, a singer and songwriter who penned lyrics for the classic tune, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” which was made famous by…
Continue Reading Mohe, China’s northernmost city, now has a major highway
Mohe, the northernmost city in China, is now more accessible than it has ever been, thanks to a new highway that opened to traffic on December 1.…
Continue Reading Rosa Parks honored with a statue in Montgomery, Alabama
Rosa Parks was honored with a new statue in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, on Sunday, 64 years to the day she was arrested for refusing to move to the…
Continue Reading How to travel without destroying the planet
Prince Harry wants us to do it. Emma Thompson does, too. And unlike the other two, who’ve been criticized for their high-carbon lifestyles at…
Continue Reading After another K-pop death, spotlight turns to difficulties faced by industry’s ‘perfect’ stars
In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to…
Continue Reading ‘World first’ cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia
The Australian state of New South Wales rolled out “high definition detection cameras” on Sunday, designed to catch drivers using cell…
Continue Reading Stuck in the airport this Thanksgiving? Make the most of your flight delay
If you’re stuck in the airport this Thanksgiving — and if the storms expected to thrash the West Coast and the onslaught of a record 31.6…
Continue Reading ‘Loud bang’ in London was sonic boom, authorities say
A “loud bang” heard in north London was the result of a sonic boom from RAF jets, which were scrambled after an aircraft lost…
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Sunday Funday Moment: 6-year-old Avery becomes a mini ABC-7 StormTracker for a day
EL PASO, Texas– Christmas came early for 6-year-old Avery. She spent her Saturday morning at the KVIA studios fulfilling her dream of becoming a…
Continue Reading Relic believed to be from Jesus’ manger returned to Holy Land
A fragment of wood believed to be from Jesus’ manger is back in the Holy Land just in time for Christmas. The tiny inches long relic was first…
Continue Reading An inventor abandoned his solar-powered boat in Canada. Later, it washed up 2,000 miles away
When a solar-powered wooden houseboat was found washed up on an Irish beach, locals were puzzled. Three years later, they have finally got to the…
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World famous Budweiser Clydesdales missed parade, but still making other Borderland appearances
EL PASO, Texas — The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting El Paso and while weather conditions kept them from participating in the Sun…
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El Pasoans invited to 5th annual Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park. The…
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El Paso filmmaker plans documentary to honor Walmart shooting victims
EL PASO, Texas — While most Americans view thanksgiving as a day to reunite with family over food and tradition, for 22 El Paso families it became…
Continue Reading Beyoncé just dropped a new holiday collection and fans are here for it
The holidays came early for the Beyhive. Beyoncé’s merchandise site just dropped a holiday collection, and it’s everything you would…
Continue Reading Ricky Gervais promises the unexpected in new Golden Globes promo
Ricky Gervais is gearing up to host the upcoming 77th Annual Golden Globes and it looks like he’ll be as unpredictable as ever. In a promo for…
Continue Reading ‘The Fugitive’ is getting a reboot
“The Fugitive” is getting a remake. Warner Bros. announced that Albert Hughes will direct a reboot of the famous 1993 classic, which…
Continue Reading Creative things to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
You may have had to unbuckle your belt and loosen up your pants after that third plate of food from Thanksgiving dinner last night. You also probably…
Continue Reading Kanye West’s ‘Closed on Sunday’ music video a family affair
Kanye West debuted the music video for his pro-family Chick-fil-A song on Thanksgiving. The rapper/producer turned gospel artist (depending on who…
Continue Reading Kim Kardashian West shares new photos of Kanye and kids for Thanksgiving
Kim Kardashian West shared some of her gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. The reality star/mogul shared some new images of her husband Kanye West and…
Continue Reading Dying ‘Star Wars’ fan to get ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ preview
Disney has granted a dying “Stars Wars” fan’s wish to watch the new movie in the franchise, “Star Wars: The Rise of…
Continue Reading ‘Harley Quinn’ gets an animated workout between ‘Joker’ and ‘Birds of Prey’
Landing between the live-action movies “Joker” and “Birds of Prey,” the timing of “Harley Quinn” — an…
Continue Reading Celebrities fire back after Gabrielle Union’s controversial exit from ‘America’s Got Talent’
Celebrities are rallying behind actress Gabrielle Union and slamming NBC after her controversial exit from “America’s Got Talent.”…
Continue Reading Inside the Hungarian State Opera House’s multi-million dollar renovation project
The Hungarian State Opera House is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest, drawing in thousands of visitors each year. But its…
Continue Reading The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America is all lit up for the holidays
Deck the bridge with lights a plenty, fa la la la la, la la la la! North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, in Gatlinburg,…
Continue Reading World’s highest mountains — and size-isn’t-everything alternatives
Simply finding the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each continent — is a tall order. Let alone measuring them all to within a…
Continue Reading How soon will supersonic jets return to our skies?
A new era of supersonic flight might be just around the corner, but there are three challenges to overcome when it comes to flying faster than the…
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A look back at El Paso’s Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving Day
EL PASO, Texas — About 200,000 people were estimated to have lined Montana Avenue on Thanksgiving Day for Oscar Leeser’s Hyundai of El Paso Sun…
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