FDA authorizes second antiviral pill to treat Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht, Amanda Sealy and Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized Merck’s antiviral pill,…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Gusty winds expected Christmas Eve
El Paso, Texas- Santa is going to need to buckle up when flying over the Borderland! Gusty winds will rock the area for Christmas Eve. Today: Winds…
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Many El Paso families coping with loss of loved ones due to Covid as Christmas approaches
EL PASO, Texas – While Christmas is a time of joy for many, this holiday will be different for families who are grieving the loss of a loved one,…
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Bradley rallies 73-66 over defending champ UTEP to win Sun Bowl Invitational
EL PASO, Texas — Defending champ UTEP fell to Bradley 73-66 on Wednesday night in the championship game of the Sun Bowl Invitational.…
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A look inside the El Paso lab responsible for processing your Covid-19 tests
EL PASO, Texas — A lab in south-central El Paso is responsible for processing all of the Covid-19 tests that are administered at four city-run…
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Sun Bowl says if Miami can’t play due to Covid, UTEP is ‘very high on the conversation’ for replacement
EL PASO, Texas — With Miami having several positive Covid-19 cases within its playing group, there’s a question mark over if they’ll play in the…
Continue Reading High court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments…
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Man shot dead in Las Cruces shopping area
UPDATE: A city spokeswoman identified the shooting victim as a 26-year-old male. She said the shooting happened at the Red Eye Gift Shop at 1434…
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Biden tells ABC News ‘nothing’s been good enough’ when it comes to at-home Covid test availability
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with ABC “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir that when it comes to…
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says America’s Team wants to be ‘Mexico’s Team, Too!’
DALLAS, Texas — Traditionally known as “America’s Team” for nearly 50 years, the Dallas Cowboys are now seeking to become “Mexico’s Team, Too.”…
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Lower Valley fire knocked out, multiple storage units affected
UPDATE #2: There are no reported injuries from the Lower Valley fire. As many as three storage units were on fire. Crews remained on the scene…
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Las Cruces man charged with setting fire to occupied apartment
UPDATE #2: A Las Cruces man has been charged with second-degree arson in connection to an apartment fire Tuesday morning. Police arrested 73-year-old…
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Texas A&M won’t play in Gator Bowl due to Covid-19 issues
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and…
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El Paso woman re-indicted on capital murder after 4-year-old nephew dies
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police reindicted 31-year-old Jessica Nuñez on capital murder in the death of her 4-year-old nephew on Thursday, Dec. 9.…
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FDA approves first at-home treatment pill to treat Covid-19
WASHINGTON, DC — An at-home treatment for COVID-19 that can prevent serious illness was authorized by the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday,…
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El Paso couple celebrates 80 years of marriage and counting
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso couple celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary Tuesday. George May is about to turn 103 next month and his wife Daisy…
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Power restored to more than 3,600 homes after pickup truck crashes into electrical pole in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 3,600 El Paso Electric customers were without power early Wednesday morning after a car crashed into an electrical…
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2 men shot in northeast El Paso, one of the victims has died
UPDATE: El Paso police say a 44-year-old man has died after being shot in northeast El Paso, while a 47-year-old man remains hospitalized with…
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Electric cart scuffle erupts into wild brawl at Miami airport
MIAMI, Florida — Authorities say two travelers are facing charges following a brawl with police at Miami International Airport. Miami-Dade…
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AP sources: NHL to withdraw from Olympics after COVID surge
By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writers The NHL is not sending players to the Beijing Olympics after all. Two people with direct knowledge…
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El Paso Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services after 21 months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is no longer one of the largest cities in the country without an abortion clinic. The city’s Planned Parenthood, which…
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Miami’s Sun Bowl appearance questionable after some players, coaches deal with Covid
EL PASO, Texas — The Miami Hurricanes’ plans to play in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 appear to be uncertain at best, after the school announced Tuesday…
Continue Reading WATCH: Biden reassures vaccinated Americans, issues dire warning to unvaccinated
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden aimed to reassure Americans that if they are vaccinated, they can still proceed with their holiday…
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El Paso gang member arrested for attacking, stabbing woman in dispute over money
EL PASO, Texas – A known gang member was arrested by SWAT officers for allegedly attacking and stabbing a woman in a dispute over money, El Paso…
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El Paso police search for driver of black Ford F150 after deadly crash
UPDATE #2: El Paso detectives believe a Ford F150 collided with a car, sending the car over a concrete barrier and onto Loop 375. Detectives say the…
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El Paso health experts urge: ‘You need to get vaccinated’ due to Omicron
EL PASO, Texas — Despite a slight decrease in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, two top El Paso health experts tell ABC-7 it’s still too early to…
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Biden pivots to home tests to confront omicron surge
By JOSH BOAK, RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced plans to deliver 500…
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Amber Alert for 3-year-old girl abducted out of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A statewide Amber Alert was issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted out of San Antonio on Monday. ABC affiliate KXXV reported…
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7 fires burned homes & buildings over the weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — There were seven fires over the weekend in both El Paso and Sunland Park. The first happened at Tony’s Burrito House at 1410…
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Is it safe to travel for the holidays? El Paso infectious disease specialist weighs in
EL PASO, Texas – People who were not able to travel for the holidays last year are making up for lost time this year. According to the…
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