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Josh Shapiro wades into AI debate with call for ‘strict guardrails’

By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday called for greater federal regulation of artificial intelligence while criticizing President Donald Trump for minimizing concerns , saying “We cannot ignore the warning signs nor downplay the very real risks...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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La presidencia transaccional de Trump se vuelve más descarada

Análisis de Aaron Blake, CNN Pocas cosas han definido tanto el segundo mandato del presidente Donald Trump como su enfoque transaccional. Ha hecho grandes esfuerzos por utilizar posibles medidas oficiales para obtener beneficios políticos e incluso personales, de maneras que simp...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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New Mexico Border Authority, USDA prepare to reopen livestock crossing

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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Trump’s transactional presidency takes a more brazen turn

By Aaron Blake, CNN (CNN) — Few things have defined President Donald Trump’s second term as much as his transactionalism. He’s gone to great lengths to wield potential official actions for political and even personal gain in ways simply not seen since at least Watergate. It’s thi...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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LibraryCon returns to El Paso Main Library with Borderland Heroes theme

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- LibraryCon returns for its second year at the El Paso Public Library next weekend. The free convention offers a Comic Con-like experience for fans of books, games, artists and more. This year's LibraryCon theme is "Borderland Heroes." Attendees can explor...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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Thursday Night Lights postponed due to lightning

UPDATE: The Eastwood vs. Americas game has been postponed to noon at Friday, Sept. 18 at SAC 1. The game will resume with 4:04 left in the first quarter, with Eastwood up 7- 0 over Americas. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football action starts on Thursday, Sept. 17 and KTSM...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Tell us: Have you successfully boosted your pay by switching jobs?

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Changing employers can come with some costs; however, the maneuver often serves as an avenue for not only career advancement but also better pay and benefits. Job-switching has long been one of the best defenses against rising prices. However, with ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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UPDATE: Fatal hit-and-run suspect now back in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The woman who was identified as the suspect driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash from 2025 is now back in El Paso, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said in an update on Saturday, Sept. 19. Melanie Christine Cuellar, 29, has now been transported back to E...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Free National Dance Day celebration at San Jacinto Plaza

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, Destination El Paso, and the Office of District 1 City Rep. Alejandra Chávez, invite the public to a National Dance Day celebration. Although National Dance Day is celebrated every year on the third Satu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Suspect arrested in Horizon City vehicle theft investigation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Police in Horizon City have a suspect they believe was connected in a felony vehicle theft investigation. Juan Alejandro Mata, 25, was arrested on Tuesday, September 15 in Clint on an outstanding felony warrant stemming from a vehicle theft reported in Hor...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Members of Congress demand info on VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Lawmakers demanded answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs about its support for women veterans. Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and 11 other Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins. The letter noted...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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Oktoberfest returns to Fort Bliss with free admission

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fort Bliss will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 18 through20 at Biggs Park, offering a weekend of entertainment, German traditions and free admission. The event is open to the community. Visitors can obtain an access pass in advance online or...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Las Cruces on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Just after 3:30 fire crews responded to a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of West Organ Avenue, near the railr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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Federal prosecutors hit Gulf Cartel ‘sicario’ with terrorism charges

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Before he crossed the border, Jose Flores Flores deleted a video from his phone. The video showed Flores cutting the arms off a corpse, according to an indictment against him. It was all business for Flores, who allegedly worked for the Gulf Carte...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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2 Las Cruces women suspected of harboring teen runaway: Police

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026

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Man arrested at Horizon City business, charged with indecent assault

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A 56-year-old man was arrested Sunday, September 13, after Horizon City police investigated a report of unwanted sexual contact at a business in the area. Police reported that an officer responded around 2:08 p.m. Sept. 13 to the 16000 block of Ashford Str...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 17, 2026

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North Korea’s nuclear tests may have reactivated seismic faults

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Scientists said they have detected an unexpected and prolonged increase in seismic activity at North Korea’s sprawling Punggye-ri nuclear test site since the country’s final and most powerful test in 2017. North Korea conducted six underground tests bet...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 17, 2026