Suspension of rail operations impacting Borderland’s business
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Trains in Juarez continue to be stuck carrying tons of cargo and merchandise south of the border. ABC-7 spoke with Jerry…
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El Paso Fire Department’s Christmas tree safety warning
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department is sounding the alarm on a festive threat in your living room—your Christmas tree. They…
Continue ReadingTeamsters authorize February strike at Anheuser-Busch
Originally Published: 17 DEC 23 12:34 ET Updated: 17 DEC 23 17:35 ET By Chris Isidore and Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — About 5,000…
Continue ReadingApes recognize friends they haven’t seen for decades, new research finds
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 15:00 ET By Jack Guy, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the…
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ABC-7 First Alerts: Cloudy skies Tuesday, rain chances return this week
The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the return of rain chances through the holiday weekend. The rain chances will…
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US Steel, once the world’s largest corporation, agrees to sell itself to a Japanese company
New York (CNN) — US Steel has agreed to be bought by Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, in a $14.1 billion deal. The deal marks the…
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North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday morning in what analysts said indicated…
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Trump returns to Iowa as GOP rivals barnstorm state
CNN By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, David Wright and Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is returning to Iowa on…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Tuesday, December 19
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is a list of road closures scheduled for Tuesday, December 19 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For…
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5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Our winter forecast, possibility for snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just a few days from the start of winter. You’ve probably heard we are in a weather phase called El Niño – a…
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Lawsuits piling up against Texas after Governor Abbott signs new migration law
Update: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) also are also suing over SB4. The ACLU of Texas…
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Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had…
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Complaints mount against “I-10 Connect Project”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeowners and other residents living near the Texas Department of Transportation’s “I-10 Connect Project” have filed a…
Continue ReadingGOP Gov. Abbott signs border bill that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime
CNN, TEXAS GOVERNOR’S OFFICE By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signed into law Monday a…
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Vatican rules priests can bless same-sex couples
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a major shift in Vatican doctrine, roman catholic priests are now allowed to bless same-sex couples. Pope…
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Las Cruces mayor, councilors sworn in
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The new Las Cruces mayor and two new city councilors took the oath of office earlier this afternoon. Las Cruces…
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Pope Francis authorizes blessings for same-sex couples
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 09:47 ET Updated: 18 DEC 23 09:50 ET By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis formally permitted Roman…
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Las Cruces police officer pleads not guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Update (December 18, 2023): Lunsford plead not guilty at a hearing today. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford is…
Continue ReadingSouthwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022
CNN By Pete Muntean and Chris Isidore, CNN Washington (CNN) — The federal government is fining Southwest Airlines $140 million for last…
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Marvel, Disney drop actor Jonathan Majors after he’s convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend
By JENNIFER PELTZ, JAKE COYLE and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Co. have dropped actor…
Continue ReadingZiwe releases George Santos interview: ‘What could we do to get you to go away?’
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and satirical talk show host Ziwe has released her full interview with former New York Rep. George…
Continue ReadingJury finds Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — A New York jury on Monday found actor Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment of…
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Three employees accused of assaulting customer at Northeast El Paso Dunkin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people are accused of assaulting a customer at the Dunkin on the 9100 block of Dyer in the Northeast. According to the…
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Watch: Governor signs border bill creating new state crime for entering Texas illegally
Originally Published: 15 NOV 23 08:44 ET Updated: 15 NOV 23 12:14 ET By Rosa Flores and Sara Weisfeldt, CNN (CNN) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingTrump defends former influencer convicted of election interference who has racist, antisemitic past
CNN By Andrew Kaczynski, Allison Gordon and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have come to the defense of a one time…
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Status conference held for former NMSU basketball players charged with sex crimes in hazing case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three former NMSU men’s basketball players facing sex offense chargers stood before a judge in Las Cruces…
Continue ReadingRailroads want US Customs to immediately reopen rail crossings at the southern border
Originally Published: 18 DEC 23 13:17 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The rail industry is demanding the Biden administration immediately…
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Santa visits students at Mesita Early Childhood Development Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Santa took a little time out of his busy schedule to take requests from students at Mesita Early Childhood Development…
Continue ReadingTikTok is pushing longer videos. Some creators worry about the vibe shift
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — When TikTok took off in 2020 — with short dancing or comedy clips providing much-needed entertainment to…
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