WATCH: El Paso Mayor and County Judge hold joint news conference on Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and El Paso County Judge Samaniego addressed the media regarding the spike in COVID-19 infections.…
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El Paso Naturopath accused of providing performance-enhancing drugs in ‘effort to corrupt 2020 Tokyo Olympics’
EL PASO, Texas – Charges have been filed in federal court in Manhattan against Eric Lira, a “naturopathic” therapist from El Paso, accusing him of…
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New west El Paso wastewater treatment facility now operating at full capacity
EL PASO, Texas – Since August, sewage from two broken pipelines in west El Paso has caused foul odors to permeate around the area, frustrating locals…
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911 call describes moment baby was discovered in Hobbs mall dumpster
Editor’s note: The audio attached to this story contains graphic language. HOBBS, New Mexico – Three people who were dumpster diving made a…
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Biden calls on Senate to change filibuster rules to pass voting rights bills in forceful speech: ‘I’m tired of being quiet’
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden painted a dire picture for the nation’s future elections during a major speech on voting rights…
Continue Reading Four people, including infant, survive crash of medical transport helicopter
By Hannah Sarisohn and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Four people survived when a helicopter transporting a pediatric medical patient crashed in Delaware…
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WATCH: Semi roll over blocks traffic on Loop 375
UPDATE #4 3:05 p.m.: Eastbound lanes on Loop 375 and Park have reopened, westbound lanes remain closed after semi rolled over late this morning.…
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Police: Nurse in Italy caught faking shots, ditching vaccine
ROME (AP) — Police in Italy have arrested a nurse on charges he faked giving coronavirus vaccinations to at least 45 people so they could get a…
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Oklahoma death row inmates offer firing squad as alternative
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An attorney for two men on Oklahoma’s death row says after a judge’s…
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Mexican president says his COVID-19 case is ‘like a cold’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said he was hoarse and had a sore throat after testing positive for COVID-19.…
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Justice Dept. creating unit focused on domestic terrorism
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism.…
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It’s time to upgrade your mask as Omicron spreads, El Paso infectious disease expert says
EL PASO, Texas — Local health experts are encouraging El Pasoans to upgrade their masks as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly. The El Paso…
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1 person seriously hurt in west El Paso carjacking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police are investigating a shooting which sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries late Monday night.…
Continue Reading Betty White’s death caused by stroke suffered 6 days earlier
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to her death certificate. The Los…
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Borderland customers seeing higher-priced chicken wings thanks to chicken cost spike
EL PASO, Texas — What was once the cheapest part of the bird, the chicken wing has now become the most expensive cut to obtain for…
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El Paso man arrested for stealing cell phones
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police arrested a man on Saturday, Jan. 8, for multiple cell phone thefts. According to police, 27-year-old Hector Alfredo…
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Dog noise dispute between neighbors escalates in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A man in far east El Paso is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a dispute a neighbor. It happened…
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WATCH: Car catches fire in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A car caught fire on Loop 375 Monday afternoon near the Paisano and Coles exit in south-central El Paso. An ABC-7 photographer…
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In 1st, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first…
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Tax season begins two weeks early due to virus, IRS funding
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year.…
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Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19…
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Hall of Fame receiver Don Maynard dead at age 86
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer  Don Maynard, a Hall of Fame receiver who made his biggest impact catching passes from Joe Namath in the…
Continue Reading Robert Durst, real estate tycoon convicted of murder, dies
By ANDREW DALTON and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for…
Continue Reading New Mexico woman accused of abandoning newborn in dumpster
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — An 18-year-old New Mexico woman is facing charges after police say she abandoned her newborn baby in a dumpster. Authorities…
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Pilot rescued from wreckage in LA moments before train hits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police body-camera video shows a harrowing rescue in California, where a small plane crashed on railroad tracks shortly after…
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Former NMSU president to keep $450K salary while on ‘sabbatical’
UPDATE #1, Jan 10: The chancellor of New Mexico State University confirms former President John Floros will keep his $450K salary while on a yearlong…
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Judge says Djokovic can stay in Australia but saga not over
By ROD McGUIRK and MARK D. BAKER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has returned to the tennis court for training, having…
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Sunday Xtra: Long Covid testing lines
EL PASO, Texas — An issue facing many borderland residents: getting tested after the holidays. This is not the first time you or your neighbors have…
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Authorities confirm Bob Saget is dead at 65
ORLANDO, Florida – Television star Bob Saget has died at 65, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The actor and comedian became a…
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Juarez police take 159 teenagers and 34 adults into custody after busting large party
JUAREZ, Mexico – Juarez police officers took 159 underage teenagers and 34 adults into custody on Saturday after breaking up a large party, according…
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