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EPA approves pesticides that may be considered 'forever chemicals,' though it disputes that label
The Trump administration has approved three new pesticides that may be considered “forever chemicals” under an international definition, though the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is disputing the characterization.
UTEP Athletics director on new era of Miner sports in Mountain West Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The University of Texas at El Paso is officially a member of the Mountain West Conference, and to celebrate, Paydirt Pete got a new makeover. With the entering of a new conference, there is also the lingering anticipation of how well UTEP Athletics will perform. Director ...
A long stretch of 100s starts Thursday
Once again, we gave the Misery Meter the day off! We hit 98 today. And once again, just like yesterday, hit-or-miss showers and t-showers cropping up in the afternoon heat. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Thursday. TONIGHT: The skies will be partly cloudy with a chance of hit-or-miss a...
Departamento de Justicia amenaza con demandar a estados por leyes de armas tras ganar un caso sobre la Segunda Enmienda
Tierney Sneed, Paula Reid El secretario de Justicia interino Todd Blanche amenazó con demandas a cuatro estados que tienen restricciones de armas similares a la ley de Hawai que la Corte Suprema anuló la semana pasada. Además, advirtió a los estados que están considerando leyes que “reflejan”...
Si el Palacio de Buckingham es una visita obligada para los turistas, ¿por qué la familia real no vive allí?
Por Sam Peters, CNN Cuando la familia real británica despliega toda la pompa y el boato para conmemorar momentos de importancia nacional, el Palacio de Buckingham suele ofrecer el telón de fondo perfecto. Pero también ha sido la residencia oficial en Londres del soberano desde 1837. La reina ...
Texas opens first mechanical runaway truck ramp in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation has opened El Paso's and Texas' first mechanical runaway truck ramp. The ramp is the first of its kind installed in the state and provides a safety option for vehicles that lose their brakes closer to Interstate 10 through the left l...
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — The Japanese yen has dropped to a 40-year low against the US dollar, putting investors on watch for potential government intervention by Japan that could ripple through US stocks, the Treasury market and the broader global economy. The yen’s decline to its lowest...
US won’t renew trade deal with Mexico, Canada
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Some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes were illegitimate ‘extortion attempts,’ while others are still being investigated, FBI says
By Taylor Romine, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Some of the ransom notes sent to news outlets in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, earlier this year were not legitimate, but other notes might be and are still under investigation, the FBI Ph...
Exclusivo CNN: Fiscal de Manhattan pide cambios a la ley tras el caso Harvey Weinstein
Por Elizabeth Wagmeister, Linh Tran y Rachel Clarke, CNN Casi una semana después de decidir no volver a juzgar al productor de cine Harvey Weinstein por un cargo de violación, el fiscal de distrito de Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, dijo este miércoles en una entrevista exclusiva con CNN que ahora corr...
Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees
"Most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all."
More than 57 pounds of methamphetamine seized, hidden in SUV at Paso Del Norte bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 57 pounds of methamphetamine at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. The drugs had an estimated street value of $521,100, according to CBP. June 18 just after noon, a woman with U.S. citizenship tried to cross f...
UTEP Miners enter Mountain West Conference with high expectations
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Fireworks at Fort Bliss’ Pop Goes the Fort
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Facing drama and politics, Essence Fest looks to make a comeback
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to New Orleans this weekend to bask in the glory of Black excellence. The crowd — mostly women — will hear Michelle Obama speak and watch performances by the likes of Cardi B and Patti LaBelle. They’ll fellows...
El Paso ISD unanimously votes to take applications to fill 2 board seats
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La conducta de EE.UU. “es una amenaza” para la seguridad regional e internacional, dice canciller de Cuba a CNN
Por Juan Carlos López y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, insistió este martes en que su país no representa un riesgo para la seguridad de Estados Unidos y aseguró que, en cambio, el comportamiento de Estados Unidos “sí es una amenaza” para la seguridad regi...
New PlayStation games won't come on disc in 2028
The announcement comes as hardware prices shoot up.
Team USA fans to watch Round of 32 World Cup match at Cleveland Square Park watch party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Across the Borderland, fans of Team USA gathered to watch the Stars and Stripes represent their country in the FIFA World Cup. As the team's surprising success in the tournament has continued, the attention and attendance of watch parties across El Paso has grown with eac...
El histórico telescopio Rubin inicia un estudio sin precedentes para crear “la mejor película cósmica jamás realizada”
Por Jackie Wattles, CNN Cada 40 segundos durante la noche, a lo largo de los próximos 10 años, una cámara del tamaño de un automóvil pequeño captará imágenes del cielo del hemisferio sur con un nivel de detalle sin precedentes. Esas imágenes se unirán para crear una panorámica en secuencia del ...
SISD honors 2026 Support Employee of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Socorro Independent School District honored Lauren Moore, an administrative specialist at Mission Early College High School, as the district's 2026 Support Employee of the Year. According to officials, Moore was recognized for her exceptional contributions and unwaveri...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to host wedding on Friday: AP source
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday that a permit had been filed for a “large event” at Madison Square Garden.
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'What's all the hoopla?': Air traffic controllers, NYPD react to climbers on Empire State Building
The two people who climbed the spire were taken into custody.
Final trial begins for Young Park mass shooting suspect
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) - The fourth and final trial in connection with the Young Park mass shooting, which occurred on March 21, 2025, began on Wednesday, July 1. Gustavo Dominguez faces three counts of first-degree murder with a depraved mind. The shooting resulted in the killing of three teena...
Juez dictamina que el Servicio Postal de EE.UU. no puede aplicar el decreto de Trump sobre la entrega de boletas por correo
Por Tierney Sneed, CNN Un juez federal bloqueó al Servicio Postal de Estados Unidos (USPS, por sus siglas en inglés) e impidió que aplicara su plan para ejecutar el decreto del presidente Donald Trump sobre las boletas por correo, al concluir que la propuesta violaba un acuerdo alcanzado en una...
Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
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¿Cuáles son las normas antisísmicas de Venezuela y por qué cayeron tantos edificios tras los terremotos?
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Venezuela cumple una semana desde los fuertes sismos que sacudieron al país el 24 de junio, con un saldo que hasta la tarde de este miércoles se sitúa en 2.295 personas fallecidas, 11.267 heridas, miles de desaparecidos y una cantidad de edificios dañados que...
La Tuna Federal Prison to close
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) announced the closure and operational changes of several facilities, including La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution in Anthony, Texas. The announcement of the closures is to address "decades of deferred ...
Parasitic illness cases are spiking: The symptoms to watch for, including 'explosive' diarrhea
While cases are common this time of year, the number of cases is causing concern.
Consumo de café, incluso en grandes cantidades, puede reducir riesgo de padecer una enfermedad hepática, según nuevo estudio
Kristen Rogers Tu taza diaria de café puede reducir el riesgo de enfermedad hepática o cáncer de hígado, según un nuevo estudio a gran escala, inclusive si bebes cinco o más tazas al día. Los hallazgos se basan en más de 354.000 participantes a quienes los investigadores siguieron por más de ...
Moon base challenges, skyscraper stunt, perks of coffee: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’ve already seen some upsets in the World Cup’s knockout stage, and Team USA will carry the weight of expectation on their shoulders. It’s win or go home tonight against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whatever happens, The Beautiful Game newsletter will b...
Adidas becomes official sponsor of NMSU Athletics
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico State University's Athletics Department unveiled its 2026-2027 sports jerseys with a new sponsor. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, NMSU entered a multi-year agreement with Adidas and Game One, which will make both companies the official footwear, uniform, ap...
ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Temperatures gradually climbing with slight chances for rain
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La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas, to close
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Church faces pushback over skit depicting devil executed by firing squad at youth event
A viral video of a graphic Vacation Bible School skit has put a church under fire. The pastor says critics are missing the context.
Historic La Tuna federal prison slated for closure as Bureau of Prisons restructures
The La Tuna federal prison complex, which has operated in Anthony, Texas, since 1932, will be closed in an effort by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to address decades of deferred maintenance and staffing challenges, federal officials said Wednesday. “These actions are necessary to address longstan...
In-N-Out reveals 6 new locations across 5 states opening 'soon'
(KTLA) – Fans of California-based In-N-Out Burger can look forward to six new locations opening soon in five states. The Irvine, California-based company’s most recent location, in Timnath, Colorado, a small agricultural community near Fort Collins, opened on June 24. It currently has more than 4...
Heat dome scorches US: Where will records be broken?
Daily heat records are set to fall in cities across the central and eastern US – here's where.
Científicos afirman haber construido por primera vez una célula desde cero
Por Katie Hunt, CNN Científicos aseguran haber construido por primera vez una célula desde cero capaz de alimentarse, crecer y replicarse como una célula natural. Este avance en biología sintética podría abrir la puerta a una era de organismos diseñados a medida que funcionen como máquinas vivi...