CNN By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration said. Taylor Fresh Foods, which supplied the lettuce, said
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UPDATE (July 17, 2026): The Office of the Medical Investigator identified the human remains as 74-year-old Henry Padilla, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The investigation into the case is ongoing. The sheriff’s office said it’s working with the medical investigator to identify the circumstances surrounding Padilla’s death. Anyone with information that could help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family fulfilled their dream of attending their first World Cup after a father and son went to a match together. Antonio and Naim Diaz live here in the borderland and thanks to the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages FIFA World Cup 26™ flag bearer sweepstakes, they were
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Young musicians with the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso will be able to show off their musical skills Friday night during a showcase. For two weeks, teenagers who participated in this year’s Sun City Music Camp developed their skills and received hands-on training in vocals, guitar, bass and
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 17 JUL 26 11:33 ET Updated: 17 JUL 26 12:53 ET By Uriel Blanco and Merlin Delcid, CNN (CNN) — A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 48
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he appointed Robert S. Howden as the 166th Secretary of State of Texas. His appointment is effective Saturday, according to a news release. On June 2, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced her plans to leave the agency. She said Friday would be
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The Anthony Independent School District is hosting its annual health fair on Friday, and it’s the perfect opportunity for students to become ready for the 2026-27 school year. Over 100 families usually attend this event, and it’s open to the entire community because Anthony ISD says it wants everyone to come back to school healthy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re hearing “I’m bored!” from your child – or worse yet, they’ve disappeared behind a screen, your household may need to break free from the summertime blues. Yes, that first school bell will be ringing in the near future, but we still have a few more weeks of summer.
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actress, has died at age 81, her agent confirmed Friday. Fricker was the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, which she scooped in 1990 for best supporting actress for her role in “My Left Foot.” In the biopic, directed by Jim Sheridan,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we anticipate a dramatic increase in weekend storm chances. We woke to cloudy skies and high humidity levels. Temperatures dipped to the 70s this morning but are expected to climb to the low 90s by lunchtime. El Paso is expected to reach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—A local father-daughter duo shared a special bond during the El Paso Fire Department Youth Academy. The camp returned earlier this summer for two weeks of hands-on training. This year, the academy was split into two sessions tailored by age groups. The camp provides a unique opportunity for Borderland children and teens
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 16 JUL 26 21:03 ET Updated: 16 JUL 26 23:11 ET By Marshall Cohen, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump in his primetime speech on Thursday is alleging vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, using a large trove of newly declassified documents as evidence to suggest future elections could be at
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Some much needed rain hit parts of El Paso Thursday night. The heaviest rain hit the NW side of El Paso with rainfall amounts from .25″ – .75″. No severe weather was reported but just moderate to heavy pockets of rain. Our storm threat will continue later Friday and the weekend. Lots of moisture will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, much of the Borderland and the country has had growing concerns over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite.It is caused by consuming food or water that contains the parasite and is characterized by symptoms that can include watery or “explosive” diarrhea. Officials
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By Luke Barr and Katherine Faulders President Donald Trump is set to deliver a primetime address Thursday evening, during which he is expected to detail information that he has recently received from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence related to the 2020 election, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. Trump has long pushed
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino announced a temporary closure due to a faulty culvert damaged by floodwaters last year. In a news release, the racetrack said the New Mexico Department of Transportation suggested the temporary closure. The racetrack is within a flood-prone area. “We requested that the New Mexico
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By Julia Jacobo, Dan Peck, and Kenton Gewecke At least two people have died as a result of the flash-flooding emergency currently ongoing in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed on Thursday. One man and one woman were swept away in floodwaters, Abbott said. The man was in an RV at the time, he added. More than 230
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 16 JUL 26 17:52 ET Updated: 16 JUL 26 18:10 ET By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday. Cases of the
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kalshi that were flagged for possible insider activity.
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(KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez said he met with National Transportation Safety Board officials Tuesday to find answers for the deadly medical plane crash that happened near Ruidoso in May. Rep. Vasquez said the discussion came after reports said military testing may have played a role in the crash. The NTSB conducts investigations into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar said the U.S. General Services Administration will host an “Industry Day” for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. GSA will name finalists competing for the primary project’s contract, according to a news release. In August 2022, Rep. Escobar hosted a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police apprehended and charged two teenage boys suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and a burglary of a cannabis shop Thursday. The Las Cruces Police Department said it was dispatched to an attempted burglary at Pecos Valley Production, a cannabis shop, on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several El Paso County law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend an 18-year-old and 16-year-old after a pursuit Tuesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the sheriff’s office, at 4:25 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on a Cadillac after noticing the license plate
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Four people convicted in the deadly Young Park mass shooting are one step closer to sentencing. Thursday, a judge set key dates. Thomas Rivas’s sentencing is scheduled for July 31 at 9 a.m. He was found guilty under the theory of depraved mind murder Feb. 16. His younger brother, Nathan
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UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — Several witnesses told police David McCall allegedly ran away after crashing into a couple on a motorcycle — including the couple’s son, according to arrest documents. One witness said he chased McCall from the Loop 375 highway to a nearby neighborhood. Documents said the De La Torre couple’s son, Damian,
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New Mexico met in Santa Teresa Thursday to discuss challenges the cross-border cattle trade is facing with New World screwworm in the region. It’s been nearly two years since the U.S.-Mexico border has been closed to live
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It’s almost back to school season in the borderland, and the 16th Annual Uniform Swap returns this weekend at Eastlake High School, with several resources for parents who need to get their kids ready for the new school year. The uniform swap is expecting to have about 10,000 uniform pieces. You can bring in an
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UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — A high-speed pursuit Wednesday morning involved a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper and U.S. Border Patrol, according to a DPS news release. At 6:33 a.m., a DPS trooper tried to stop a red Jeep on I-10 in Hudspeth County, and the suspected driver — 31-year-old Adrian Leonardo Sandoval —
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for weekend storm chances. Below average temps will linger as storm chances intensify. We woke this morning to breezy conditions and temps in the 70s. By lunch temps will warm but still likely lean below average. El Paso is expected to reach a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After competing on one of college softball’s biggest stages, Desirae Spearman is back where it all began. The El Paso native and Texas Tech standout returned to Hanks High School to host her annual youth softball camp, sharing the knowledge and experiences she gained throughout her collegiate career with young
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