Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What’s open and what’s closed in El Paso and beyond
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday, but it wasn’t until 1986 that it was celebrated…
Continue ReadingImages
Screen Actors Guild Awards make history as ‘Parasite’ claims its top prize
“Parasite” became the first foreign-language movie to win SAG’s coveted best ensemble prize on Sunday night, capping a 26th annual…
Continue ReadingBBC Director General Tony Hall to stand down
The BBC’s Director General Tony Hall will stand down in the summer, the British broadcaster announced on Monday. In a message to staff…
Continue ReadingLet’s not project our feelings onto Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt shared a few laughs and showed common courtesy at the SAG Awards. Now there are calls for the friendly exes to…
Continue ReadingHow lawyer Alan Dershowitz plans to defend Trump during the impeachment trial
Alan Dershowitz, a recent addition to President Donald Trump’s legal team, said Sunday that he plans to revive an 1868 argument used during…
Continue ReadingInstagram deletes the IGTV button because hardly anybody was using it
Instagram has quietly removed a button that was perched on the top of people’s feeds and directed people to IGTV, its fledgling long-form video…
Continue ReadingDwayne Johnson opens up about his dad’s ‘quick’ death and thanks supporters
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson says he is “full of gratitude” for the love and support he’s received in the wake of his…
Continue ReadingA baby stroller sold at Target and Amazon was recalled because of a possible fall hazard
Baby Trend has recalled four models of their strollers due to the potential for a fall hazard, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety…
Continue ReadingNational Parks are free today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday
America’s National Parks are offering free admission for anyone who visits today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.…
Continue ReadingLibya summit calls for sanctions if ceasefire is violated
A conference in Berlin that convened warring factions in Libya as well as their foreign backers to establish a permanent ceasefire called for…
Continue ReadingMadonna cancels another ‘Madame X’ concert, citing medical reasons
Madonna has canceled another concert on her “Madame X” tour, as she battles an undisclosed ailment. In the latest setback to her current…
Continue ReadingToday’s ‘Blue Monday’ depression peak isn’t real, but seasonal blues are. Here’s what to do about them
As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over life’s daily plights, today (January 20) is Blue Monday — the third Monday of January,…
Continue ReadingAfter ending her losing streak in finals, is Serena Williams on course to win the Australian Open?
After spending part of the off-season training with Mike Tyson, Serena Williams is hoping to deliver a knockout punch at the Australian Open. For…
Continue ReadingTrump vs. Thunberg: The climate crisis could dominate Davos
US President Donald Trump and environmental activist Greta Thunberg are getting top billing at Davos this year as the conference for global elites…
Continue ReadingSAG Awards: See the full list of winners
The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were presented Sunday, and it was a night that made history. “Parasite” became the first…
Continue Reading‘White Only’ signs for sale at antiques store spark confrontation
Nicola Shanks was browsing the aisles of an antique store in Cortez, Colorado, last week when she noticed several signs that took her aback.…
Continue ReadingPork markets to become a big winner in the US-China trade truce
Just a day after the United States and China signed a phase one trade deal, the US Department of Agriculture released a report that delivers another…
Continue ReadingPompeo expresses outrage over American’s ‘pointless’ death in meeting with Egyptian President
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday met with Egypt’s president and expressed outrage “over the pointless and tragic death” of…
Continue ReadingNorway says its new giant oil field is actually good for the environment. Critics call it climate hypocrisy
It’s not a boast you usually hear about an oil field: Norway says its huge new facility is great for the environment. The oil-rich nation…
Continue ReadingA stray cat without ears has a new set of purple ones, thanks to an animal lover who crochets
A stray cat in Wisconsin had her ears removed due to chronic and painful infections. So a helpful woman crocheted her some new ones. The cat, named…
Continue ReadingRep. Pramila Jayapal endorses Bernie Sanders for president
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, is endorsing Bernie Sanders for president and will become his national…
Continue ReadingTrump had to persuade Dershowitz’s wife to support him representing the President
Alan Dershowitz, a member of Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team, said Sunday the President had to call his wife, Carolyn Cohen, to…
Continue ReadingThe student loan debt is $1.6 trillion and people are struggling to pay it down
The student loan burden in the US is about $1.6 trillion and rising, mostly because people have barely made a dent in paying down their loans.…
Continue ReadingSpaceX’s Crew Dragon completes fiery emergency escape test ahead of first astronaut mission
After months of anticipation, SpaceX’s new crew-worthy spacecraft, Crew Dragon, reached its last major milestone in a years-long testing…
Continue ReadingA Baltimore police sergeant was spat on and kicked during a check, authorities say
A group of people kicked a Baltimore police sergeant as he tried to arrest a man who’d spat in his face, authorities say. The sergeant was…
Continue ReadingFBI working with Virginia law enforcement regarding ‘threats of violence’ before Monday’s gun rights rally
The FBI and local law enforcement are working together regarding “threats of violence” and Virginia clergy leaders are urging prayer and…
Continue ReadingBloomberg unveils economic justice plan at site of ‘Black Wall Street’ massacre
Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Sunday released an economic justice plan during a stop in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood…
Continue ReadingHow a California teen’s message on Snapchat helped lead police to her alleged kidnappers
A teenager’s Snapchat message is what led authorities to her kidnappers, investigators say. The 14-year-old victim from Northern California was…
Continue ReadingThe body of a woman missing for 6 years was found in a car submerged in a New Jersey river
The body of a woman who had been missing for six years has been found in a New Jersey river, according to State Police Trooper Charles Marchan. The…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about the NFL Conference Championships
We’re one step closer to the season finale of Football Love Island! This weekend, our two remaining couples will leave their hearts on the…
Continue Reading