2 teens accused in drowning of another foster child living in councilman's home: officials
Authorities say the South Carolina lawmaker was asleep inside the residence when the killing occurred.
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How will Paramount's settlement impact movies?
Movie studio Paramount on Monday agreed to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 states, the last big obstacle blocking the company's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that would transform the movie industry landscape....
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How to prepare for potential flooding this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Starting Tuesday, heavy rains could bring flooding to the Borderland, according to the ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team. A flood watch has been issued for Tuesday into Wednesday. An additional two to four inches of rain could pour over the areas as the monso...
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Alleged DWI driver asked for 911 not to be called after rollover
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A rollover crash in Far East El Paso resulted in a woman being arrested after she allegedly drove while intoxicated, left the scene, and asked that 911 not be called. On Sept. 19, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehi...
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State of emergency declared for California ahead of strong El Niño forecast
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that he is declaring a state of emergency ahead of what could be the strongest El Niño on record.
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Gadsden ISD receives $1 million education fund from Oracle, non-profit
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) -- Monday, Oracle said it established a $1 million fund to support the Gadsden Independent School District. The company said the fund will support educators, schools and district leaders. "Every school and every classroom has unique opportunities and ...
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Free fishing weekend coming to New Mexico this month
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Anglers will be able to fish for free in New Mexico this weekend as part of the state’s Free Fishing Weekend. On Sept. 26 and 27, which is also National Hunting and Fishing Day nationwide, anyone can fish without a license in public fishing waters throughout t...
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Woman arrested for DWI after hitting two parked cars
A 30-year-old woman was arrested for DWI after allegedly striking two parked vehicles in Horizon City, Texas, early Sunday morning.
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Alcohol use has declined for the first time since Covid-19, with Gen Zers and millennials leading the charge
By Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — Nearly seven years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Brian P. Lee has seen signs that rates of alcohol use had finally begun to drop. Lee, a hepatologist and liver transplant specialist with Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, hopes the d...
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Rare childhood cancer, Paramount merger, desert disappearance: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s the best medicine — and it’s free. Science backs up this easy way to get healthier . Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ Childhood cancer Ewing sarcoma is so rare that only about 200 childr...
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ABC-7 First Alert: Much Wetter Pattern Takes Over the Borderland This Week
The Borderland will see a relatively quiet start to the week before a significant increase in moisture brings several days of widespread rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday. A weak backdoor cold front (coming in from the NE) is moving southwest from northeastern ...
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El Paso Fire Department honors 2 fallen firefighters at international memorial
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Members of the El Paso Fire Department paid tribute to U.S. and Canadian firefighters at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 40th annual observance at the 2026 Fallen Fire ...
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Diesel is over $6 in 49 states: Where prices are highest and lowest
California has the most expensive diesel in the U.S. at an average of $8.42 per gallon, according to AAA.