Shark bites swimmer at New York beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) - A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday, according to officials from the New York State Office of Parks. The s
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Las Cruces Police Department to open applications for paid training academy
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Police Department will start accepting applications Monday for its next training academy. The 22-week paid academy is set to start January 2027, according to LCPD. Police cadet salaries while in the academy is $24 per hour, LCPD said. Graduates from t...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Hot July 4th Weekend with slight storm chances going into work week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This evening we're tracking a slight chance for thunderstorms, mainly across Otero and Hudspeth Counties, with gusty outflow winds possible as storms develop over the Sacramento Mountains and move toward the Borderland. We're looking at a mostly dry Independence Day ac...
What La Tuna Employees “Scrambling” To Apply at Other Local Prisons Told Us
Several La Tuna employees reached out to us about the planned closure of La Tuna. This is what we know. The article What La Tuna Employees “Scrambling” To Apply at Other Local Prisons Told Us appeared first on El Paso News.
Mamdani celebra el 4 de julio con un discurso a favor de la inmigración, en el que critica las políticas de Trump
Por Gloria Pazmino, CNN El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, afirmó que una verdadera celebración del patriotismo debe confrontar tanto los ideales como las fallas de la nación, en un discurso pronunciado este viernes, víspera del 250 aniversario de la independencia de Estados...
Si no pagas la cuota alimentaria de tus hijos, no entras al partido: la medida que Argentina logró aplicar en el Mundial
Por Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español Argentina logró introducir un precedente inédito en este campeonato mundial 2026, pero no tiene que ver con la destreza de sus jugadores sino con el cumplimiento de las obligaciones familiares: los padres argentinos deudores de la cuota alimentaria de sus...
NM State Parks to crack down on boating under the influence
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico State Parks said it will significantly increase "on-the-water patrols" for the July Fourth weekend. The enforcement effort, which will last from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, is part of Operation Dry Water, a nationwide effort to prevent boating under ...
DC breaks heat record, 17,000 customers without power in NYC area
CNN By Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, with Kate S. Petersen reporting (CNN) — The deadly, multi-day heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and raising the risk for millions of people preparing to celebrate th...
New water tank connection to cause temporary outages for CRRUA customers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will connect a new one-million-gallon water tank to its distribution system, meaning some residents will see interruptions in their water service. The new tank is located in the west Mesa area, and will provide more wa...
El Paso Police boost traffic enforcement for July 4th weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department announced that it will increase traffic enforcement for the Fourth of July holiday. From Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, the department's enforcement efforts will be supported by the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the...
Trump pardons 6 people for Clean Air Act violations after White House meeting
By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he signed pardons for six people who he argued were “persecuted by the Biden Administration” for violating clean-air and emissions laws. “It is my Great Honor to have just signed Pardons for six people who were pers...
El método de un profesor mexicano para enseñar física a sus alumnos con “One Piece”
Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español Una tarde de julio de 2024, Oliver Castro abrió su cuenta de TikTok y advirtió un aumento inusual de “likes” y comentarios en distintos idiomas. Al principio se sorprendió e incluso pensó que podía tratarse de bots, pero no era así. Las fotografías que previ...
Sacaton Fire in Gila now at 5.5K acres, 0% containment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sacaton Fire, burning in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness, has grown to more than 5,500 acres and is at 0 percent containment, fire officials said on Friday, July 3. The fire, which is burning 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, was first spotted on June 21 and was cau...
Idea Mesa Hills Kinder Pledge 7/3/26
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Rollover crash on Loop 375 East leaves one injured
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a rollover crash early Friday morning, July 3. Around 6:30 a.m., a 52-year-old man was involved in a crash on Loop 375 East on Transmountain, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Officials said he ex...
Man charged for allegedly following woman into Circle K restroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said it charged a man for voyeurism after he allegedly followed a woman into the restroom at a gas station. EPCSO said on June 29, deputies went to a Circle K near the Eastlake Marketplace Center off Rojas Drive. Someone had...
Man charged with voyeurism after allegedly following woman into restroom
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with voyeurism after he allegedly tried to follow a woman into a restroom at a convenience store in East El Paso County, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. A little after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29, deputies with th...
Shark bites swimmer at New York beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) - A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday, according to officials from the New York State Office of Parks. The swimmer of unknown age was bitten on the right foot around 12 p.m. ET at Field 6 of Jones [...]
Shark bites swimmer at New York beach
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) - A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday, according to officials from the New York State Office of Parks. The swimmer of unknown age was bitten on the right foot around 12 p.m. ET at Field 6 of Jones [...]
Un parásito que contamina frutas y verduras y causa diarrea está haciendo estragos en varios estados de EE.UU.
Por Brenda Goodman, CNN en Español Este fin de semana del 4 de julio, conviene tener cuidado con las bayas crudas o las ensaladas verdes. Esto se debe a que un parásito llamado Cyclospora, que puede contaminar frutas y verduras crudas y causa diarrea severa y prolongada, está enfermando a per...
Petro y Trump conversaron por teléfono. El presidente de Colombia le pidió “apoyo” para retirar las sanciones en su contra
Por Anabella González, CNN en Español Cuando le queda poco más de un mes para terminar su mandato como presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro mantuvo este viernes una conversación telefónica con el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, según anunció la presidencia de Colombia. Entre otros ...
Sunland Park man charged for allegedly shooting his cousin
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim ...
El sismo la sepultó bajo toneladas de escombros con heridas graves. Ni ella ni sus rescatistas se dieron por vencidos
Por Iván Pérez Sarmenti, CNN en Español En los primeros segundos tras los violentos terremotos que sacudieron a Venezuela, el mundo exterior pareció detenerse por completo para Stephanie Villegas. “Solamente recuerdo que iba bajando y que todo me iba cayendo encima y por un momento como que per...
Texas AG investigates StubHub over canceled World Cup tickets
AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over allegations it failed to give fans 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets they bought. According to Paxton, fans said StubHub cancelled their tickets days or even hours before kickoff. He said StubHub...
Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana
by Perla Trevizo, The Texas TribuneJuly 3, 2026 This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This artic...
Proclaman oficialmente a Keiko Fujimori como presidenta electa de Perú
Por CNN en Español El Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) de Perú proclamó este viernes los resultados de la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales del país, que declaran oficialmente a la candidata conservadora Keiko Fujimori como presidenta electa de Perú. “Proclamo a doña Keiko So...
Hobbit-like humans may have scavenged Komodo dragons’ leftovers to survive
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Prehistoric human relatives, nicknamed “hobbits” due to their short stature, may have been scavengers, rather than skilled hunters capable of taking down big game or building cooking fires, according to new research. The study adds to growing evidence that Ho...
Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani argued a true celebration of patriotism should confront both the nation’s ideals and its flaws, in a speech Friday on the eve of America’s 250th birthday. The speech, meant to contrast to President Donald Trump’s planned remark...
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
(The Hill) - Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to America 250...
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
(The Hill) - Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to America 250...
How to grill responsibly this 4th of July weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility. The Sunland Park Fire Department shared these tips to safely enjoy grill-made meals: Make sure propane tanks aren't leaking. If they are, cal...
The Truck Parking Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight
(TestMiles) - The Truck Parking Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight explains why full lots and federal driving limits are putting truckers and drivers at risk. Federal trucking laws were created for a good reason. They are designed to keep tired commercial drivers from staying behind the wheel too long,...
Police presence reported at residence in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News spotted a medical examiner team recovering what appears to be a body from a home in Segundo Barrio. Crews observed officers with the El Paso Police Department at a residence on South Florence Street and East Fourth Avenue. Information is limited at this time. W...
Local Rescue Leaders Warn of Deepening Animal Welfare Crisis in El Paso
EL PASO, Tx., July 3, 2026: A controversial shift in municipal animal shelter policies has sparked a severe animal welfare and public safety crisis across El Paso, according to local […] The post Local Rescue Leaders Warn of Deepening Animal Welfare Crisis in El Paso appeared first on El Paso Her...
Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files
(The Hill) - The Justice Department (DOJ) declined on Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the final hours of a...
Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files
(The Hill) - The Justice Department (DOJ) declined on Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the final hours of a...
Best-Selling Vehicles in America So Far in 2026
(TestMiles) - We are halfway through 2026, and the vehicles Americans are buying so far tell a clear story about what really matters in today’s market. The best-selling vehicles in America rarely reveal what people say they want. They reveal what people actually buy. Right now, the cleanest compl...
General de alto rango destituido por el Gobierno de Trump critica el uso de las fuerzas armadas con fines políticos
Por Kaanita Iyer, CNN Un ex general de alto rango de Estados Unidos, destituido el año pasado por el secretario de Defensa Pete Hegseth, criticó el uso de las fuerzas armadas para misiones políticas en un artículo de opinión publicado este viernes, señalando el despliegue de tropas por parte de...
Shelter volunteers help keep dogs cool with cold treats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatures. ABC-7 spok...
Shelter volunteers help keep dogs cool with cold treats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatures. ABC-7 spok...
Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — This July Fourth weekend, you may want to give those raw berries or the green salad the side-eye. That’s because a parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people si...