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Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu spotlights deepening Democratic divisions

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a new line in the sand for the Democratic Party and its relationship to the Jewish State. Mamdani’s comments to the New York Times that he is having “an active conversation” ov...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

On sidelines of Iran war, Israel is readying plans in case of escalation

By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — With its forces on high alert, Israel is drawing up operational plans for a further escalation in the US-Iran conflict , three Israeli sources said, but for now remains on the sidelines and has no imminent plans to join. Israel has not been a direct par...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

MAGA candidates keep losing in Arizona. Andy Biggs is out to break the trend

By Steve Contorno, CNN Gilbert, Arizona (CNN) — Rep. Andy Biggs, the leading Republican candidate for Arizona governor, likes to tell supporters about the time he teamed up with the late Sen. John McCain to pass a law that helped American Indian tribes send alerts when children g...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 21, 2026

Rain, cooler temps leads to Gila NF ending fire restrictions

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions as of Monday, July 20. Gila National Forest officials cited recent rainstorms and cooler temperatures. They have also reduced the fire danger level of the forest to "moderate." Fire restrictions are...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 21, 2026

El Paso police investigate woman’s unattended death in Segundo Barrio

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

El Paso CBP officer indicted for false report on excessive force

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from El Paso made his appearance in federal court Friday, July 17, after he was indicted and arrested for charges related to alleged false reporting of excessive use of force. Court documents revealed that while...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

ABC-7 First Alert – Scattered storms tonight and again tomorrow.

Showers and storms will continue tonight with some locally heavy rain in spots. Some of the storms will produce gusty winds in and around the cells with small hail possible. Wind gusts could hit 50 mph our more in isolated storms. Drier air will begin arriving Wednesday throug...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Man arrested after burglary, vehicle theft in far East El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly entering a victim's home, taking the keys, and driving off with the victim's vehicle in far East El Paso, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday, July 18, deputies with the Peter J. Herre...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

U.S. citizen arrested with 50 pounds of fentanyl in Presidio

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A U.S. citizen was arrested after attempting to bring over 20 kilograms of fentanyl found in a spare tire on Wednesday, July 15, at the Presidio Port of Entry. According to a news release by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, early Wednesday morning,...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Putting your own mask on before assisting others was only supposed to be a safety instruction on an airplane, but it has applied to everyday life in the urban corridor from Washington, DC, to Boston where, for the second time in four years, smoke...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Deputies arrest man after Canutillo stabbing

CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- Monday, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said it arrested a 20-year-old man for an alleged stabbing in Canutillo. Adam Fierro faces an aggravated assault charge. At 1:48 a.m. Sunday, deputies went to the 600 block of Joe Angel Road in Canutillo fo...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Neighbor left with multiple stab wounds in Canutillo; suspect arrested

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was found with multiple stab wounds after a dispute between neighbors escalated into violence, according to the El Paso Sheriff's Department. Deputies obtained an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Adam Fierro, who was charged with aggravated assault wit...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

Man arrested after stealing repossessed car, causing damage

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested after allegedly stealing a repossessed vehicle and causing $1,000 in damages. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, a black 2021 Dodge Challenger valued at $24,284 had been lawfully repossessed from its owner on July 10. Alon...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 20, 2026

The rise of ‘safety fatigue’ among parents

By Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — I just learned from a firefighter on Instagram that leaving my child’s bedroom door open at night makes it much more likely he would die in the event of a fire. Closing it, on the other hand, would keep the flames outside his room and en...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Office of Emergency Management shares tips on flash flood preparation

Over a month into monsoon season, the borderland has already seen some heavy rain — with potential for heavier rainfall next month, it’s important to prepare for the risk of floods and emergencies. The El Paso Office of Emergency Management says because the ground here is norm...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

Firefighters battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in the heart of Edinburgh

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters in Scotland have been working to extinguish a wildfire at Arthur’s Seat, a famous hill near the center of the capital city, Edinburgh. The blaze was reported on Sunday evening, according to a statement from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Se...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 20, 2026

9 people shot and injured in downtown Tucson early Sunday

Police shot and apprehended the suspected shooter, officials said. By Vanessa Navarrete and Bill Hutchinson Video byCaterina Andreano and Katrina Stapleton July 19, 2026, 1:04 PM By the Numbers: America has a gun violence problem A look at the level of gun violence...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 19, 2026

Severe weather threat continues across US; flash flooding kills at least 8

A Utah fire captain, his wife and three sons were among those killed. By Michelle Simmons and Bill Hutchinson July 19, 2026, 11:20 AM Severe weather overnight across the Northeast After days of hazardous smoke from the wildfires in Canada, communities across the North...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 19, 2026

1 person hurt in crash involving motorcycle in Northeast

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person was injured and taken to the hospital in a crash involving a motorcycle Saturday evening, July 18 in Northeast El Paso. Police said the crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle happened at about 8:45 p.m. on US 54 North at mile marker 28 (Dia...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 19, 2026