Appeals court overturns conviction in murder trial involving KLAQ DJ
EL PASO, Texas — The 8th Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Leonel Hernandez and is calling for a new trial. Hernandez was convicted in…
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North Carolina man indicted in NYC for trafficking more than $40,000 worth of firearms into Manhattan
Alleged gun trafficker accused of hauling dozens of firearms from North Carolina to…
Continue ReadingConservative Wyoming senator rethinking gun legislation after constituents flood her office with calls urging action
CNN, HOUSE TV, HOUSE.GOV, HOUSE SPEAKER, WHITE HOUSE, POOL By Ted Barrett, CNN In the immediate aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting,…
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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Texas
DALLAS, Texas – The Texas Department of Health Services confirms the first monkeypox case in Texas. Officials say it’s a single case virus infection…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme Heat Continues
Temps will stay in the triples through the upcoming weekend. There could be several days where we could see record high temps. Rain chances will be…
Continue ReadingTraitor or hero? Ukraine finds it tough to identify Russian collaborators
As Russia remains focused on the battle in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian forces are pushing back by reclaiming territories in the south. CNN’s Matthew…
Continue Reading‘Ms. Marvel’ tackles a Muslim hero’s teen troubles in a starry-eyed Disney+ series
‘Ms. Marvel’ is set to hit Disney+ on June 8. See the Marvel universe’s new superhero who’s making…
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El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Kenneth Lucero
EL PASO, Texas – When Kenneth Lucero was a senior at Coronado High School, he had a decision to make. Focus entirely on basketball, or try something…
Continue ReadingThree people killed in Virginia city beset by rash of shootings
Shootings in Philadelphia and elsewhere last weekend illustrate, there have been more mass shootings so far this year than…
Continue ReadingClean energy industry and climate activists see glimmer of hope in new Biden action after months of ‘hard times’
CNN, CNN STYLE By Ella Nilsen, CNN Months of intense lobbying from the solar and clean energy industry culminated on Monday in the Biden White House…
Continue Reading‘The Janes’ presents a beyond-timely look at abortion before Roe v. Wade
An abortion rights activist stripped down to her underwear and yelled, “My body, my f***ing choice” in Joel Osteen’s…
Continue ReadingFormer acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen invited by January 6 committee to testify publicly
CNN By Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN Former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and his then-deputy, Richard…
Continue ReadingCalifornia has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Here’s what we know about the guns used in this week’s deadly attacks
Despite recent mass shootings in California, Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa, Americans are pessimistic that new gun safety laws will pass Congress…
Continue ReadingSnubs from key leaders at Summit of the Americas reveal Biden’s struggle to assert US leadership in its neighborhood
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN The decision by Mexico’s President to boycott this week’s summit for regional leaders in Los Angeles rendered…
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WATCH: Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey delivers impassioned remarks at White House press briefing
WASHINGTON – Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey has called for “gun responsibility” in the wake of the deadly shootings in his hometown. McConaughey…
Continue ReadingMatthew McConaughey tells the story of those killed in Uvalde in emotional plea for action on guns
CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN Actor Matthew McConaughey delivered impassioned and at-times emotional remarks at the White House press briefing on…
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: House Democrats investigating whether foreign gifts to Trump went missing
CNN By Zachary Cohen and Kylie Atwood, CNN House Democrats are investigating former President Donald Trump‘s “apparent failure to account…
Continue ReadingUvalde mayor says he’s frustrated by lack of transparency in school shooting investigation
Uvalde Shooting: Teacher Speaks…
Continue ReadingGupta brothers await extradition to South Africa after years of refuge in the UAE
Rajesh and Atul Gupta, who are wanted in South Africa for their alleged involvement in a massive corruption scheme during the tenure of former South…
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El Paso Electric say they’re prepared for the upcoming heatwave, customers using more power
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric officials say the utility is prepared for an upcoming demand, as customers use more electricity during the summer…
Continue ReadingCalifornia seeks to rein in water usage by closing a nearly two-month gap in getting data from suppliers
Some California lawmakers want to use taxpayer money to buy out…
Continue ReadingUS mass shootings are on pace to match last year — the worst ever, Gun Violence Archive data show
Firearm instructor Rufus Johnson is hoping to curb gun related incidents by bringing his gun safety trainings to schools in Cincinnati,…
Continue ReadingHow a fake juror in Depp vs. Heard trial went viral on TikTok
CNN By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business A man purporting to be a member of the seven-person jury that deliberated in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber…
Continue ReadingUvalde teacher who lost 11 kids in his classroom says ‘there is no excuse’ for officers’ delay in taking down gunman
In an interview with ABC News, teacher Arnulfo Reyes shares chilling details from the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that…
Continue ReadingWorld Bank says recession will be ‘hard to avoid’ for many countries
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business You can add the World Bank to the growing chorus sounding recession alarm bells. In its latest…
Continue ReadingAt-home abortion pill startups gain interest and funding as laws increasingly target access
CNN, CNNI By Jennifer Korn As the future of safe, legal abortion access in the United States has been thrust into doubt, a number of at-home abortion…
Continue ReadingEuropean Central Bank confirms plans for first rate hike in 11 years
CNN By Anna Cooban and Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The European Central Bank held off on raising interest rates on Thursday, but confirmed plans for…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Widespread triple-digit days through the weekend
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for the first heatwave of the season. This afternoon we will see plenty of sunshine and above-average temperatures.…
Continue ReadingNew EU rule will require all phones and electronics to use a standard charger
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Apple and other smartphone makers will be required to support USB-C as part of a single charging standard for…
Continue ReadingProud Boys leader and top members charged with seditious conspiracy over January 6
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Katelyn Polantz, CNN The Justice Department on Monday charged the head of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, and four other…
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