El Paso to get $6 million in advanced federal funding for migrant response
EL PASO, Texas — The city is expected to receive $6 million from FEMA to address the migrant surge the borderland is experiencing. The finds will…
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Group calls on leaders to do more for migrants stranded on El Paso streets
EL PASO, Texas — A group of volunteers is driving across the U.S.-Mexico border in order to help migrants. The group called ‘Witness at the…
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El Paso ports of entry seeing a significant increase in wait times
EL PASO, Texas — Regular border travelers have reported an increase in their wait times since the weekend. Longer lines and longer wait times is…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit against Union Pacific following deadly August incident
EL PASO, Texas — A local law firm is suing Union Pacific railroad over the death of one of its conductors. Mario Navarro was killed on August 29…
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A mentor, a proud father and loved by ‘everyone’: Friends pay tribute to tWitch
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the National Suicide…
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Bill Hicks appointed new El Paso district attorney
Veteran El Paso lawyer Bill Hicks is the new El Paso district attorney, the governor’s office announced Wednesday – the same day embattled District…
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“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” actor to be honored at Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor actor Giancarlo Esposito with its “Outstanding Achievement in…
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EPPD: 80-year-old man stabbed to death by 25-year-old family member in lower valley
UPDATE: Police told ABC-7 that a 25-year-old man fatally stabbed an 80-year-old male family member. Police officers from Mission Valley Regional…
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Man arrested for criminal attempted murder in connection to Canutillo teen shooting
EL PASO, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been identified as the man arrested in a weekend shooting. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office,…
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Gov. Abbott calls on attorney general to investigate NGOs assisting “illegal immigrants”
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is asking the state’s attorney general to investigate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that may have…
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The Fed lifts rates by half a point, acknowledging that inflation is easing
(CNN) — The Federal Reserve approved a half-point interest rate hike on Wednesday, a smaller increase than in recent months and an…
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Sun Metro bus overturns following crash in central El Paso; three people injured
EL PASO, Texas — A Sun Metro bus overturned at Gateway South and East Yandell in central El Paso Wednesday following a crash. Three people were…
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El Paso International Airport crowded with migrants waiting for flights
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of migrants are staying at the El Paso International Airport overnight to wait for their early-morning flights, and city…
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Mayorkas in El Paso: US immigration system is broken
As El Paso struggled Tuesday to cope with a growing migrant influx, the U.S. Homeland Security secretary visited the city and said the nation’s…
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Customer shot KFC employee after being told store ran out of corn
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A customer shot an employee at a KFC in the Central West End after he was told the restaurant was out of corn, police…
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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, DJ for ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ dead at 40
(CNN) — Stephen “tWitch” Boss, the amiable DJ for “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and dancer who rose to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance,” has died,…
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U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok
A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…
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2 police officers shot and killed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
By Matt Phillips, CNN Two police officers were shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, officials said. Mississippi…
Continue Reading Sports reporter Grant Wahl died of an aortic aneurysm at World Cup, wife says
By Kristina Sgueglia and Eric Levenson, CNN Grant Wahl, the American soccer reporter who collapsed and died while covering the World Cup in Qatar…
Continue Reading At least 3 dead and multiple injured as tornadoes wreak havoc across Louisiana and the Southeast
The same storms that brought tornadoes, damaging wind and hail to parts of the South continue to shift to the Southeast. CNN meteorologist Britley…
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Mayfield High School’s Coach Bradley announces retirement, capping accomplished tenure
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Mayfield High School’s long-time coach, Michael Bradley, has announced his retirement. Coach Bradley joined the school as…
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Ports of entry to see an increase in inspections after the recent migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — The migrant surge is causing concerns for authorities. In the past few days, the international ports of entry have seen an increase…
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17-year-old charged with second string of burglaries
EL PASO, Texas — A 17-year-old was arrested for a string of burglaries over nine days, according to El Paso police. Jacob Perez was arrested on Dec.…
Continue Reading Exclusive: US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
CNN By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent The Biden administration is finalizing plans to send the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine…
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CBP agents to be shifted to Paso Del Norte bridge, Texas DPS to resume enhanced inspections
EL PASO, Texas — More U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel could be coming to the border to assist with cargo, pedestrians and regular…
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Two people charged with aggravated robbery at San Elizario home
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — Two people forced their way into a home in San Elizario, threatened the residents with a knife, and stole property, according…
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El Paso Police identify bicyclist killed in deadly overnight hit-and-run
UPDATE: Investigators are looking for a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist overnight in east El Paso. Police have identified the victim as…
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Biden signs into law same-sex marriage bill, 10 years after his famous Sunday show answer on the issue
(CNN) — President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday landmark new federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples, capping both a personal…
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FTX founder indicted on eight criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy
(CNN) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was indicted on eight criminal charges including wire fraud and conspiracy by misusing customer funds,…
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas meets with local leaders in midst of migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will be in El Paso Tuesday to meet with local leaders about the surge…
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