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Dunkin’ Beverage Buckets are back — with a ‘Bucket Holder’ for the most devoted fans

Dunkin’ just brought back its fan-favorite Iced Beverage Buckets, and you can grab one starting August 7.

State Department says it made ‘an unfortunate error’ when it mislabeled countries on map of Africa

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department on Thursday said its use of a map that incorrectly labeled all the countries it identified on a map of Africa at an international conference this week was “an unfortunate error.” The map was shown during an event at the AID...

Former gang member attacked after refusing to shoot at El Paso bar

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An alleged former gang member lost consciousness after being attacked by other alleged gang members for refusing to shoot at a bar in East El Paso, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. On June 17, officers with the El Paso Police Departme...

Las cámaras de Flock enfrentan una creciente ola de rechazo en todo Estados Unidos

Por T.M. Brown, CNN En los últimos meses, personas han derribado con una sierra eléctrica cámaras de vigilancia propiedad de la empresa Flock Safety en el norte del estado de Nueva York , les han arrojado pintura en Oakland, California , y las han embestido con una camioneta en I...

Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche

President Trump’s threat to withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is raising questions about the future of the anti-weaponization fund as well as the power of the Senate GOP. Blanche faced a singular roadblock in winning GOP backing for his nomination: a...

UTEP cross country announces 2026 schedule, set to host Lori Fitzgerald for first time in seven years

Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - UTEP will host the 40 th Lori Fitzgerald Invitational, its first home meet since the 2019 campaign, as the 2026 cross country schedule was announced on Wednesday. The Miners will also start competition as a Mountain West program thi...

The costs of AI, feeling crabby, double meteor shower: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Gina Park, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sky-gazers are in for a real treat, especially those in the Southern Hemisphere. A double meteor shower is set to peak tonight. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ Price we pay The promise of lo...

El Paso woman wins national crown

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Air fryer vs. convection oven: What’s the difference?

Are an air fryer and a convection oven the same thing? Learn more about each appliance type and when it's best to use them.

5 states selected as finalists for nuclear innovation hubs

The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week five states are in the running to host "Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses."

Trump admin pressures law enforcement groups to support controversial cryptocurrency legislation

By Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration in recent weeks has pressured current and former US law enforcement officials to help corral support for a milestone cryptocurrency law that critics say could be exploited by narcotraffickers, terrorists, and other criminal grou...

Tomas Rivas, first of four defendants to be sentenced in Young Park case, on Friday

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The sentencing phase in the Young Park mass shooting case is set to begin Friday July 31, with Tomas Rivas becoming the first of four convicted defendants to learn his punishment. Rivas is scheduled to appear before Third Judicial District Judge Douglas Dr...

ABC-7 First Alert Continues – Extreme heat through Friday; storm chances on the rise

Temps will be hover around record territory through Friday ranging from 104-108. Storm chances will increase later Friday and through the weekend with some heavy rain in spots along with gusty winds. Temperatures will decrease a bit over the weekend with the added clouds and rain...

UTEP to receive nearly $2 million grant for AI, cybersecurity development

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The University of Texas at El Paso will receive a federal grant of $1,990,265 to boost artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced. The grant funding will provide resources for specialized traini...

Man arrested after motorcycle, foot chase in Horizon City

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested in Horizon City after fleeing from officers on a motorcycle, then on foot, according to the Horizon City Police Department. On Tuesday night, July 29, 30-year-old Jason Escobar was riding a motorcycle when officers initiated a traffic st...

El papa León XIV dice que sus ancestros fueron tanto “esclavos como propietarios de esclavos”

Por Christopher Lamb, CNN El papa León XIV profundizó en su historia familiar, revelando que sus ancestros incluían tanto personas esclavizadas como propietarios de esclavos. “Vengo de una familia cuyos abuelos eran inmigrantes”, dijo el primer pontífice estadounidense a la caden...

Mesita Elementary Academic Skills Classroom Pledge 7/30/26

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Las películas y series que debes conocer antes de ver “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”

Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español Ese viernes se estrena en cines la nueva película del Hombre Araña, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, y cabe preguntarse, ¿debo estar al tanto de la trama de las películas previas de la saga para entenderla? La película, protagonizada por Tom Hollan...

State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department will now offer passports featuring President Donald Trump’s image on the inside cover at special events across the United States. The commemorative passports, which show a stone-faced Trump leaning over the Resolute Desk ab...

Will cyclospora spike again? Expert warns diarrhea parasite may spread through summer

While the largest cyclospora outbreak appears to be winding down, others with unknown sources keep popping up.

Trump’s FCC targeted ABC. Viewers rushed to its defense

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The eight local ABC television stations targeted by President Donald Trump’s Federal Communications Commission have generated a staggering amount of public support in recent weeks. ABC says the reason is clear: Supporters across the ideological spect...

Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race as Francesca Hong rises in polls

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes dropped his bid for governor on Thursday, scrambling the race to replace Gov. Tony Evers less than two weeks from the Democratic primary. In a video posted to social media , Barnes said that it’s “very clear wh...

El Paso Municipal Court to host back-to-school safety event for families

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Families preparing for the new school year will have access to free health and safety services at an upcoming Back-to-School Public Safety Event hosted by the El Paso Municipal Court. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, July 31, at the...

Primera acusada ante el tribunal de deportación para “terroristas extranjeros” impugna su constitucionalidad

Por Tierney Sneed y Holmes Lybrand, CNN La mujer que enfrenta el primer caso en la historia del Tribunal de Deportación de Extranjeros por Terrorismo impugnó la constitucionalidad del tribunal, lo que supone una prueba crucial para la decisión del gobierno de Trump de activarlo, ...

A record-challenging heat dome is about to bake the West with the summer’s hottest temperatures so far

By Meteorologist Tyler Ory and Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — An unusually strong heat dome will scorch much of the western United States this weekend, bringing the hottest temperatures so far this year to tens of millions from California to Canada. Dozens of record highs are expec...

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case

CNN By Eric Levenson, Isabel Rosales, Devon M. Sayers, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — Colin Gray, the Georgia father whose teenage son Colt killed four people in a 2024 school shooting, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison in a landmark case testing the limits of who can be ...

NM Supreme Court bars use of Alexee Trevizo's hospital statements in newborn death case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, July 30, that statements made by Alexee Trevizo to her emergency room physician after giving birth at an Artesia hospital cannot be used as evidence in her pending murder case. In a unanimous opinion, the sta...

Democratic Women’s Caucus calls for House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller

The Democratic Women’s Caucus on Thursday called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) over allegations of domestic abuse. Miller, who is running for reelection in a competitive House seat, has come under increasing scrutiny after a recent report ...

Trump administration faces first major test after activating court that hasn’t heard a case in 30 years

By Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The woman facing the first-ever case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is challenging the constitutionality of the deportation tribunal, setting up a major test of the Trump administration’s decision to activate the court, which ha...

Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooter gets 14-year sentence

A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison....

Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooter gets 15-year sentence

A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison....

Por qué la cruzada anti-Fauci del Partido Republicano es incómoda para Trump

Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN El presidente Donald Trump generalmente no necesita ninguna invitación para demonizar e incluso presionar para investigaciones criminales de personas que no le gustan. Pero ha estado conspicuamente ausente de la cruzada de los republicanos y MAGA cont...

FIFA’s plan to inject private money into the World Cup hit with abrupt UEFA boycott

By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN (CNN) — The 55 members making up European soccer governing body UEFA unanimously voted Thursday in support of a boycott of future men’s and women’s World Cups in reaction to global soccer governing body FIFA’s plan to inject private money into its co...

Democrats demand answers 6 months after ICE pledge on body cameras

Democratic lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee hammered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for failing to deliver on a pledge to equip its officers with body cameras amid a rash of deadly interactions with the public. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary ...

European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan

GENEVA (AP) — European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors. “UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA c...

Doña Ana water system failed to notify customers of uranium violation

In a notice released yesterday, the Doña Ana Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association received a drinking water violation after failing to notify customers about a sighting of uranium in their products. The violation was originally issued after uranium levels rose above the fe...

Sun Bowl Association to crown 2026 Sun Court

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The Sun Bowl Association will officially introduce its 2026 Sun Court during its annual Coronation ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the El Paso Country Club. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the El Paso Country Club. During the ceremony, Sun Bowl Association ...

Pulte expected to temporarily overlap with his replacement as intelligence chief

By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte will not immediately leave his office after his more permanent replacement, Jay Clayton, is sworn in, according to a source familiar with the matter. Instead, the two men’s tenures at the top of th...

Las tasas hipotecarias suben al nivel más alto en un año

Por Samantha Delouya, CNN Cinco meses después de que EE.UU. e Israel comenzaran la guerra con Irán, el aumento de los precios del petróleo y la persistente inflación están llevando las tasas hipotecarias a su nivel más alto en un año. La tasa promedio de la hipoteca fija a 30 año...

What to eat to improve mental health

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Did you know eating a balanced mix of healthy foods can actually help stabilize your mood and energy levels? It's true - good nutrition gives your body what it needs to be its best. A specific diet for mental health focuses on whole, nutrient dense foods ...

Senate Republicans block resolution to halt Iran war

Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from hostilities with Iran, despite growing GOP discomfort over the expansion of the war and the impact it’s having on energy prices. The Senate voted 49-50 to defeat a resolutio...

'It sounds like bloody murder': Neighbors complain of screams from new Universal Studios coaster

The new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood apparently soft-launched on Monday, and nearby residents aren’t exactly screaming with excitement....

Fridges sold at Home Depot, Amazon recalled after death, fires reported

CPSC said there have been 34 reports of fires linked to the refrigerators, including one that "resulted in" a death.

Sweating rather than learning; districtwide AC problems, according to SISD

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Parents in the Socorro Independent School District report that broken air conditioning units are causing classrooms to become uncomfortably hot. Assistant Superintendent Enrique Hernandez acknowledged that deferred maintenance on aging HVAC systems will co...

Estrella del Paso to close Unaccompanied Children Program, attorney layoffs expected

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Estrella del Paso, the largest provider of free immigration legal services in West Texas and Southern New Mexico and the only provider of unaccompanied children's services in El Paso, is set to close its program this Friday. In a news conference along wit...

'Joker' producer indicted in alleged $100 million fraud scheme

A Los Angeles film producer credited on the Oscar-winning film "Joker" has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging he orchestrated a scheme that defrauded investors of more than $100 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice....

Accused serial Tesla vandal arrested in California

An alleged serial Tesla vandal linked to more than a dozen incidents over the past two weeks has been arrested, authorities in Orange County, California announced Wednesday....

El Paso to hold first Communication Advisory Group meeting as district fills board vacancies

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Independent School District will hold the first meeting of its newly established Communications Advisory Group on Thursday as district leaders continue its community engagement efforts during a period of transition for the school board. The mee...

La UEFA vota boicotear los Mundiales y la Concacaf rechaza el plan de la FIFA para abrir el fútbol al capital privado

Por Patrick Sung Cuadrado y Aleks Klosok, CNN La UEFA, el organismo rector del fútbol europeo, votó a favor de boicotear los futuros Mundiales masculinos y femeninos en respuesta al plan de la FIFA, el organismo rector del fútbol mundial, de inyectar inversión privada en sus comp...

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in a year

By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Five months into the war in Iran, rising oil prices and stubborn inflation are driving mortgage rates to the highest level in a year. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.66% this week, the highest since July of last year, accordin...

Trump dice que está abierto a retirar temporalmente la nominación de Blanche como secretario de Justicia

Kevin Liptak, Alison Main , Manu Raju, Hannah Rabinowitz El presidente Donald Trump dice que no se opondría a retirar temporalmente la candidatura de Todd Blanche para el puesto de secretario de Justicia tras la resistencia de dos senadores republicanos. Trump indicó que volvería...

17 states named in emergency electricity order from Energy Department

Summer heat is expected to hit a large swath of the country this weekend, prompting an emergency alert.

RFK Jr. launches 'Real Food' cooking show to promote healthy eating

The first episode of Kennedy's "Real Food Show" debuted Thursday on YouTube.

El Paso Opera to host Encore & Overtures Gala in September

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Opera will open its 2026-27 season with the Encore & Overtures Gala, the organization's largest fundraiser of the year, in September. El Paso Opera Executive Director Arianne Marcee joined Mike Martinez and Tricia Martinez on Second Cup on KTSM...

ProAction Emergency Services Institute offers life-saving ‘Stop the Bleed’ training to El Paso community

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FC Juárez gears up for critical matchup with Pumas

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Trump threatens to pull attorney general nominee amid GOP revolt

By Manu Raju, Hannah Rabinowitz, Alison Main, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wouldn’t object to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche as his nominee for attorney general amid resistance from two Republican senators, another blow to Blanche’s...

Padre de autor de tiroteo escolar en Georgia es condenado a 15 años de prisión en un caso histórico de asesinato

Por Eric Levenson, Isabel Rosales y Devon M. Sayers, CNN Colin Gray, el padre de Georgia cuyo hijo adolescente, Colt, mató a cuatro personas en un tiroteo escolar en 2024, fue condenado este jueves a 15 años de prisión en un caso histórico que pone a prueba los límites de la resp...

Hand warmers recalled after 1 death, 350 burn injuries, and more than a dozen fires

An 83-year-old's death, as well as several fires and consumers being injured, have sparked the recall.