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Ole Miss’ Pete Golding brings unfiltered candor to SEC media days

By Dana O’Neil, CNN Tampa, Florida (CNN) — Before each coach takes the stage for his press conference at SEC Football media days, Commissioner Greg Sankey steps to the microphone for a brief introduction. He runs through the coach’s bona fides and adds a non-football side note—wh...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

House passes reconciliation framework for Pentagon boost, voting restrictions

House Republicans on Wednesday approved a $95 billion framework for a third budget reconciliation package that would boost funding for the Pentagon, provide agriculture aid and provide money to encourage states to adopt voting restrictions. The vote is a victory for Speaker Mike ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

House passes GOP stock trading ban bill

The House on Wednesday passed a GOP-backed congressional stock trading ban, overcoming months of delay after conservative hardliners repeatedly pressed House GOP leaders to bring the legislation to the floor for a vote. The lower chamber voted 232-198 to pass the bill, introduced...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

Permanent Daylight Saving Time may not actually happen

By Ellis Kim, Ted Barrett, Camila DeChalus, CNN (CNN) — The US House voted last week in strong bipartisan fashion to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country. But it faces strong headwinds in the Senate, with one key Republican senator warning the bill won’t “see ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

House rejects amendment banning transgender individuals from serving in military

(The Hill) - The House on Tuesday rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would codify President Trump's executive order preventing transgender individuals from serving in the military. The lower chamber voted 212-217 to reject the amendment, s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

Doña Ana County Manager’s contract terminated

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to end the employment contract with Scott Andrews who was serving as the County Manager. The termination is effectively immediately, according to a release by the county. His contrac...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 22, 2026

Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners terminates County Manager's contract

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews' contract, effective immediately on Tuesday, July 21. "Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six-months of salary, in accordance with th...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 22, 2026

Louisiana Democrat won't run for reelection after redistricting

Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on Tuesday he would not be running for reelection in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District after GOP-led redistricting made his seat more Republican. “After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congre...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

El Paso City Council shoots down cell phone ban during council meetings

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A proposal to prohibit El Paso City Council members' work or personal cell phones or electronic devices during work sessions and council meetings has been shot down on Tuesday, July 21. City Representative Lily Limon introduced a proposal to limit cell ph...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the first country in the European Union to introduce such an age limit. Australia made history late last year when it implemented the first ban o...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

El Paso City Council to discuss cellphone ban for members during meetings

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso City Council District 7 Representative Lily Limón will propose a ban on cellphones and electronic devices on the dais during work sessions and council meetings. The council is expected to vote on the ordinance Tuesday. The proposal comes after comm...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

“Avengers: Doomsday”: las claves del tráiler de la película de Marvel

Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español Marvel dio a conocer el lunes el primer tráiler de la película “ Avengers: Doomsday ” y mostró tantos superhéroes en unos breves dos minutos que muchos espectadores no tuvieron tiempo de reconocerlos a todos. La película es la mayor apuesta de ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

Monkey discovered on London bus sparks renewed abandonment fears

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A London bus driver discovered a caged monkey hidden in a laundry bag onboard his vehicle last week. The marmoset is thought to have been dumped by its owner, prompting animal welfare officers to warn of further abandonments as a result of a recent ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

El Paso intervenes in El Paso Electric data center rate case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council has authorized the City Attorney’s Office to intervene in a new regulatory proceeding involving proposed changes to El Paso Electric’s Economic Development Rate for data centers. The action allows the City to intervene in the case...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

El Paso adopts tougher rules for future data center developments

If an artificial intelligence data center wants to come to the city of El Paso, the policies are now clear: No more tax breaks or subsidies, and much more public oversight over any potential data center developments going forward. The El Paso City Council on Monday unanimously ap...

El Paso MattersJul 20, 2026

El Paso Council approves faster response to utility hikes

The El Paso City Council approved a measure allowing the City Attorney's Office to intervene more quickly in utility proceedings to protect residents and businesses from unnecessary electricity and natural gas costs....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

City Council approves framework for hyperscale data centers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso City Council approved a Data Center Policy Framework to establish a thorough approach for evaluating future hyperscale data center projects. According to city officials, the framework will strengthen protections for residents, infrastructure, natur...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

Israel’s far-right openly boasts of resettling Gaza as election looms

CNN By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — With elections looming in October, Israel’s right wing is turning the push to rebuild Jewish settlements in Gaza into a central issue of their campaign. It is part of a broader effort to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reverse the 20...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Little bottles are becoming a big business for booze

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The future for big booze might be smaller — literally. Jameson maker Pernod Ricard, Patrón owner Bacardi Limited and Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila are just a few of the alcohol companies expanding their mini bottle selections. Shoppers ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

How the World Cup became the summer party America needed

By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Before this World Cup began, I kept thinking one thing over and over as the tournament grew closer: “This could be a disaster.” Headlines from around the country swirled about how the lengthy US government shutdown left local municipalities with...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Google and Apple have a big leg up in the AI race: their control of billions of smartphones around the world. That’s according to the European Commission, which is now cracking down on what that means for AI assistants. Apple and Google have l...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 19, 2026

This is the world’s No. 1 busiest airport. Here’s why

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — In our roundup of travel news this week: how Asia is coping with hyper-hot weather, a terrifying incident on board a budget airline, plus the world’s busiest airports of 2025. Why Atlanta? Last year, global air travel reached a record-breakin...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 18, 2026

Why is my truck overheating?

Imagine this—you’re cruising down the highway on a hot summer afternoon, trailer in tow, when you glance at the dashboard and see the temperature gauge climbing outside its normal range. Maybe you notice a warning light or steam billowing from beneath the hood, urging you to ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 18, 2026

Former Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima drops independent bid for governor

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has ended his independent bid for New Mexico governor and is endorsing the Republican Party nominee. Miyagishima made the announcement on his campaign's social media page on Friday, July 17. He had originally starte...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 18, 2026

One death reported in New York City Legionnaires’ disease cluster

By Katherine Dillinger, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — One person has died in connection with a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in New York City, Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said Friday. As of Thursday night, 67 cases have been reported, and 12 people are hosp...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 17, 2026

Former Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima ends bid for New Mexico governor

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Gallegos Miyagishima ended his bid for New Mexico governor Friday, according to a Facebook post. "I just want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for all of your support during this journey," Miyagishima said in ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 17, 2026

Trump urges Darline Graham to run in South Carolina special election

By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’s urged Sen. Darline Graham, the younger sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, to run in South Carolina’s upcoming special primary and pledged his “complete and total endorsement” if she enters the race to tak...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 17, 2026

Netanyahu buys political loyalty with controversial legislation ahead of election

By Tal Shalev, CNN Tel Aviv (CNN) — A wave of jeers greeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s parliament prepared for a blitz of controversial legislation in the government’s closing days. “Shame, leave, go!” dozens of opposition lawmakers shouted on Tuesday. Th...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 17, 2026