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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...
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...
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...
Trump resta importancia a la injerencia china en las elecciones, cinco días después de acusar al país de haber filtrado datos
Por Kevin Liptak, CNN Cinco días después de culpar a China de “la mayor filtración de datos electorales de la historia”, el presidente Donald Trump le restó importancia a las acciones de Beijing y dijo que Estados Unidos estaba haciendo lo mismo. Este martes, Trump declaró vagame...
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...
Podcast: Animal services costs rising across El Paso County as animal shelter populations grow
El Paso seeks unpaid animal services bills from ne | RSS.com Diego Mendoza-Moyers: Today: Who pays to round up and shelter stray animals throughout El Paso County? The city of El Paso provides animal services throughout the county and for smaller municipalities like San Elizario ...
“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 ...
Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Five days after blaming China for “the largest compromise of election data in history,” President Donald Trump shrugged off Beijing’s actions and said the United States was doing the same thing. Trump said vaguely on Tuesday that the US would discuss ...
Titanic passenger’s letter gives ‘absolutely fascinating’ account of life on board before disaster
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A letter containing “absolutely fascinating” details of life on the ill-fated Titanic cruise liner is expected to fetch around £35,000 ($47,000) at auction. Written by a passenger named Henry Hodges, the letter is dated April 10, 1912 – the day RMS Titani...
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 ...
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...
In-N-Out Burger is growing, but one region remains off limits
For devoted fans of In-N-Out, guessing where the iconic Southern California-based chain plans to open next is practically a sport.
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 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....
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...
Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from an Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was seized by authorities after they discovered it was bound for a remote, dry village with beer on board. The appeal from the 82-year-old pilot, Kenneth Joupp...
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...
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 ...
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...
Higher animal services costs strain El Paso’s regional shelter agreements as intakes increase
The higher cost to shelter lost and stray animals is prompting the county government and some municipalities to withhold payments to the city of El Paso while they dispute monthly invoices and reconsider long-standing service agreements. The city has interlocal agreements for ...
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...
Rusia lanza uno de los mayores ataques con misiles balísticos de la guerra en Ucrania, según Kyiv
Por Daria Tarasova-Markina y Victoria Butenko, CNN Rusia lanzó uno de los mayores ataques con misiles balísticos de su guerra de más de cuatro años contra Ucrania durante la noche del sábado al domingo, según las autoridades. La fuerza aérea de Ucrania informó que Moscú había...
Manifestantes se enfrentan con la policía en Venecia ante la llegada del superyate del enviado de Trump
Por Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Alrededor de 300 manifestantes se enfrentaron a la policía antidisturbios en Venecia el viernes por la noche por la llegada del megayate Boardwalk, valorado en US$ 450 millones, del embajador de Estados Unidos en Italia, Tilman Fertitta, durante el ...
Un cangrejo azul del Atlántico invadió lagunas italianas. Ahora, las pescadoras deben buscar nuevas formas de ganarse la vida
Por Kasha Patel y Chiara Negrello, CNN Al amanecer, dos pescadoras arrastraban su embarcación por la laguna de Scardovari, en el noreste de Italia. Oscarina Soncin se encontraba en una de las mayores zonas de recolección de almejas de Europa; el agua gélida le llegaba a las rod...
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...
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 ...
El Pasoans shocked by electric bills; City Council to take action protecting ratepayers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - El Pasoans turned to their air conditioning units to stay cool as temperatures rose over the last few weeks. And electric bills are also on the rise, prompting shock among homeowners and renters. Shoppers making their way to grocery stores noted the higher...
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...
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...
Xi Jinping aún planea una fastuosa visita de Estado a EE.UU. aunque Trump alegó que China obtuvo datos electorales
Por Kevin Liptak, CNN Normalmente, una afirmación como la que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, lanzó contra China en horario estelar esta semana podría presagiar una gran ruptura en los lazos con Beijing. “La República Popular China llevó a cabo lo que se cree q...
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 ...
Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Ordinarily, a claim like the one President Donald Trump leveled at China in prime time this week might herald a major rupture in ties with Beijing. “The People’s Republic of China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of electi...
Trump DHS using unverified figures to attack election officials on non-citizen voting
CNN By Tierney Sneed, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on election officials in key battleground states, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin doubling down Friday on claims that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are i...
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...
Popular Building remodel gets another $1 million; Escobar’s GOP challenger reports little fundraising
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. City Council Awards Another $1 Million to Popular Building Redevelopment El Paso City Council has granted an addi...
What Trump’s newly declassified documents do – and don’t – say about threats to US elections
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13-foot alligator confirmed as killer of Florida woman, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed Thursday that a 13-foot alligator was responsible for a woman's death in the Econlockhatchee River....
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...
Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed a Michigan Senate candidate. An AIPAC-linked group is spending millions on ads with him anyway
By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed in the contentious Democratic Senate primary in Michigan – but voters there could be forgiven for getting that impression. Supporters of Rep. Haley Stevens have spent $5 million airing an advertisement...
Five takeaways from Trump’s big elections speech
There was no single ‘bombshell’ revelation despite the hype that preceded the speech.
Boat season is here: How to protect your boat, jet ski, and gear this summer
Warm weather is here, and the boats, jet skis, and paddleboards are coming out of storage. Whether you’re taking the family out on the lake, towing the kids on a tube, or finally launching that jet ski you bought over the winter, summer on the water is one of the best parts o...
Key moments from Trump’s speech claiming declassified documents show US election vulnerabilities
CNN By CNN staff (CNN) — President Donald Trump, in a primetime speech Thursday night, alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, despite declassified documents released by his administration largely discussing vulnerabilities that have been known for years a...
Trump to give primetime speech on 2020 election: Sources
By Luke Barr and Katherine Faulders President Donald Trump is set to deliver a primetime address Thursday evening, during which he is expected to detail information that he has recently received from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence related to the 2020 elect...
City council to discuss prohibiting phones during meetings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- District 8 City Representative Lily Limón put an item on next week's city council agenda to vote on prohibiting the use of city and personal cell phones during work sessions and council meetings. This after multiple people saying "get off your phone" to...
House plans packed week of stopgap funding, reconciliation 3.0, stock trading ban
House Republican leaders are eyeing votes on a number of big measure, including a GOP-only budget reconciliation bill and a stock trading ban next week, the last week in session before the chamber is scheduled to depart for August recess. On the working agenda right now, accordin...
POTUS live address: Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus Thursday night
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020....
House GOP pulls military benefits bill that has divided veterans groups
House Republican leadership on Thursday canceled a vote on a massive military benefits package that would pay for expanded compensation for veterans by cutting some future disability claims, a controversial measure that has divided veterans' groups. GOP leaders ran into a roadbl...
Campaign Finance Reports Were Due Yesterday, Josh Acevedo and Chris Canales Failed to File Reports
EL PASO, Tx., July 16, 2026: Municipal office holders and other elected officials were required to file their July semiannual campaign finance reports yesterday. Announced candidates who collected or spent […] The post Campaign Finance Reports Were Due Yesterday, Josh Acevedo and...
Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC court chief. He denies the allegations
By Christiane Amanpour, Lauren Kent, Ben Kirby, Claire Calzonetti, CNN London (CNN) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under intense scrutiny as member countries prepare to vote this month on whether to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into...
Watch live: Leavitt holds White House briefing ahead of Trump primetime address
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will speak to reporters Thursday afternoon ahead of President Trump’s highly anticipated primetime address. Trump has in recent days floated potential topics he will discuss, including voting machines and election integrity. The press ...
Talarico challenges Paxton to debates in US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged Republican nominee Ken Paxton to participate in three televised debates, saying voters deserve to hear the candidates answer questions directly ahead of November's election....