New El Paso pro wrestling promotion holding open tryout
EL PASO, Texas — If you ever had a dream of becoming a pro wrestler, now is your chance. A new wrestling promotion is hitting the ground running in…
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Cat stuck under an El Paso freeway for days is safely rescued, will be put up for adoption
UPDATE, Jan. 1: A cat stuck for days underneath the freeway along Interstate 10 at Hawkins was successfully rescued on New Year’s morning after days…
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New Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional…
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28-year-old who crashed speeding car into concrete barrier is El Paso’s 70th, final traffic death of 2020
UPDATE, Jan. 1: A 28-year-old El Paso man, who police say lost control of his speeding car and crashed into a concrete barrier, was the final traffic…
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US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain…
Continue Reading US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force
The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional…
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California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the…
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Gov. Abbott tells restaurants to defy virus orders in El Paso & Austin banning late night dine-in services
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed restaurants to ignore local curfews — specifically in El Paso and Travis counties —…
Continue Reading Andre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including…
Continue Reading Minneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the…
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21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in…
Continue Reading Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…
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Texas hits new virus hospitalization record, passing 12,000 to end year
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas hit another grim milestone Thursday when it surpassed 12,000 patients hospitalized with Covid-19, setting a new record high…
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‘We’re not out of the woods yet’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA): ABC-7 is revamping its weekly check-in segment with a doctor on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Every week, anchor…
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New Mexico ends year with 2,477 virus deaths – 280 of those in Doña Ana County
SANTA Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 1,684 confirmed Covid-19 infections, pushing the statewide…
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How the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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High clouds move in from West; still cold
Some of these high clouds moving in tonight will help keep overnight lows a bit warmer than the upper teens and low 20’s this morning. Tomorrow I…
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McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh…
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Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market
President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States…
Continue Reading Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fine for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…
Continue Reading How the effort to vaccine the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home…
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I-25 in Las Cruces re-opens after Hazmat cleanup from overturned fuel tanker
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police shut down a stretch of Interstate 25 in Las Cruces and a hazardous materials team…
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Becky Hammon becomes first woman to direct an NBA team as head coach in a regular season game
Becky Hammon became the first woman to direct an NBA team as a head coach during the regular season, when she took over for San Antonio Spurs head…
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Community Champion: Former El Paso football coach Jesse Perales finding early success at Dallas area high school
EL PASO, Texas – Life sometimes involves taking risks, and for Jesse Perales the risk was definitely worth the reward. Perales was the head football…
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Couple killed when semi-truck crashes into their motor home along I-10 near Tornillo
UPDATE, Jan. 1: Texas state troopers on Friday identified two Las Vegas, Nevada residents as the victims of deadly crash along I-10 near Tornillo the…
Continue Reading Trump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat
President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding…
Continue Reading NYPD releases video it says shows woman attacking Black musician’s son after falsely accusing him of stealing her iPhone
The New York Police Department has asked for the public’s help in locating a woman it says is seen in a short security video clip attacking the…
Continue Reading John Roberts praises ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report
Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the…
Continue Reading El Paso teacher whose video of students hugging became a national sensation dies from Covid-19
Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas,…
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Family ‘grateful’ for off-duty Boston officer who stopped dog from mauling child
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — An 11-year-old boy had surgery Wednesday after he was mauled by a…
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