Strike hits TV tower in Kyiv as Russia ramps up assault on key Ukrainian cities
CNN’s Arwa Damon is in Poland talking to people who spent days traveling in the bitter cold after leaving their entire lives behind in…
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City recognizes El Paso firefighters after DeSoto Hotel fire
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso recognized the firefighters who worked to extinguish the blaze that engulfed the De Soto Hotel. Fire Chief…
Continue Reading Target boosts its starting pay for some jobs to $24 an hour
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business Target announced Monday that it is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions to up to $24. The…
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El Paso Covid-19 hospitalizations at lowest levels since fall of 2021
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals are seeing a drop in Covid-19 patients. For the first time since November, there are fewer than 200 Covid-19…
Continue Reading El Pasoans gather for vigil to support the people of Ukraine
EL PASO, Texas – Prayers and singing filled the air at Tom Lea Park Sunday, as dozens of people gathered to support the people of Ukraine. Wesley…
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After surviving heart attack, Las Cruces doctor urges families to stay on top of their health
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dr. Steven Acosta died of a heart attack on Father’s Day of 2020. “He said, You’re going to have to call 911,” recalled…
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Woman killed in car crash near Fabens
EL PASO COUNTY, Texas — A woman is dead after a car crash near Fabens, according to officials. A woman was driving a car when she rear-ended a…
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Large fire ignites in Tornillo, no injuries reported
TORNILLO, Texas – A large fire ignited in a Tornillo trailer home late Saturday night, a fire dispatch spokesman confirmed. The 911 call came in just…
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Democratic candidates for El Paso County Commissioner’s Court Precinct 4 face off in heated debate
EL PASO, Texas — It’s your voice, your vote. ABC-7 hosted a debate for County Commissioner’s Precinct 4 democratic primary. The three…
Continue Reading Ukraine agrees to meet with Russian negotiators
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine president’s office says Ukrainian envoys will meet with Russian diplomats as Russian troops draw closer to…
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Las Cruces veteran celebrates 100 years of life
EL PASO, Texas– A Las Cruces man, Duane “Bud” James, turned 100 years old Saturday. The World War 2 veteran gathered with generations of…
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El Paso chef up for prestigious James Beard award for outstanding chef
EL PASO, Texas – Running a restaurant is a challenge. Running one with the pressures of a pandemic can be daunting. Despite the odds, one El Paso…
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Ingeborg Heuser, “Mother of Ballet”, leaves a lasting legacy
“There would be no ballet in El Paso if it hadn’t been for her if she hadn’t landed here,” said Andree Harper. Andree Harper was a ballet…
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‘It is shocking’: Las Cruces residents recall troubling moments that followed shooting death of woman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Neighbors are deeply disturbed after they believe they saw a man drag a woman’s body into a car on Wednesday in Las Cruces.…
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El Paso Fire Department is looking for firefighter trainees
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Fire Department is actively seeking applicants for their upcoming fire academy. Candidates must have 24 hours of…
Continue Reading Russia says it’s not hitting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Evidence suggests otherwise
By Gianluca Mezzofiore and Katie Polglase, CNN On Friday, Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov sought to reassure the world about civilian…
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Man shot in Dona Ana County, airlifted to El Paso’s UMC; 3 teenagers taken into custody
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputies tell ABC-7 a man was found with a gunshot wound around 2 p.m. A witness called the…
Continue Reading How Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky went from an actor playing president on TV to defiant wartime leader
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said “nobody is going to attack people of Ukraine” and referred to the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s…
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New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
(CNN) — New metrics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that about 28% of people in the United States live in a…
Continue Reading US to impose sanctions on Putin following Ukraine invasion
By Phil Mattingly and Jeremy Herb, CNN The US will impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House announced Friday. The…
Continue Reading Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on Supreme Court
CNN By Jake Tapper, Ariane de Vogue, Jeff Zeleny, Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the…
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Borderland musicians honor female composers from Baroque era
EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES – Ahead of Women’s History Month, Borderland musicians celebrate female composers from the Baroque era with two concerts this…
Continue Reading NATO Response Force activated for first time
By Barbara Starr and Jeremy Herb, CNN For the first time ever, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to…
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Art gallery brings Africa to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Kimberly McDaniel grew up in an artistic home. Her dad was an artist, which is how she found her love for art. “One of the things I…
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Border Highway near downtown El Paso reopens after crews put out car fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car fire brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning. It happened just after 8 a.m. on Loop 375 at Santa Fe near…
Continue Reading Ukraine and Russia’s militaries are David and Goliath. Here’s how they compare
By Angela Dewan, CNN Heavily armed Russian troops are pushing rapidly towards Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, and US officials are warning the city…
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EPPD: Violent crimes on the rise in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police officers are seeing an increase in violent crimes across the city. “Criminals, it appears, have gained the…
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Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
By AMANDA SEITZ and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets being shared on smartphones…
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Parents voice concern over possible Mesa Vista Elementary closure in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – In a complaint sent to ABC-7, a viewer shared that the Ysleta Independent School District is planning on closing Mesa Vista ES, and…
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Ukrainian President remains ‘a prime target for Russian aggression,’ State Department says
By Jennifer Hansler and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains a “prime target for Russian aggression,” US…
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