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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...
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State Department issues warning to Americans living and traveling abroad
Iran has vowed to retaliate against resumed U.S. strikes on its coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, as well as their missile and drone storage sites, among other targets....
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Las fuerzas estadounidenses identifican a los dos soldados que murieron por los ataques iraníes en Jordania
Por Michael Williams, CNN El Departamento de Defensa de EE.UU. identificó este lunes a dos soldados estadounidenses que murieron en ataques iraníes en Jordania. El teniente primero Tyler James Feehan, de 25 años, y la soldado Isabella Gonzales, de 19, murieron en el ataque de...
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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...
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Pentagon releases names of 2 service members killed in Jordan attack
The Pentagon on Monday identified two soldiers killed in Friday's Iranian missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Among them was Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, the Pentagon said. Gonzales was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense...
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US military identifies 2 soldiers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan
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Andy Burnham se convertirá en el nuevo primer ministro británico tras la salida de Starmer
Por CNN Keir Starmer renunció formalmente como primer ministro británico antes del nombramiento de Andy Burnham, previsto para más tarde. Burnham se convertirá en el séptimo líder del país desde que este votó en 2016 a favor de abandonar la Unión Europea. Más tarde, el rey Ca...
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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 ...
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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...
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FDA says positive Cyclospora test linked to lettuce outbreak was false alarm
On Saturday, the agency had stated the sample of lettuce had tested positive for cyclospora.
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Usha Vance gives birth to a baby boy
This marks the first time a sitting second lady has been pregnant or given birth in 156 years.
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Los precios de la gasolina vuelven a estar a US$ 4 por galón
Por Chris Isidore, CNN El precio promedio que los conductores estadounidenses pagan por un galón de gasolina alcanzó los US$ 4 este lunes, mientras se intensificaban los enfrentamientos entre Estados Unidos e Irán, lo que agravó la interrupción del flujo de petróleo a través de...
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Gas hits $4 a gallon again as US and Iran launch attacks
The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.
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Usha Vance da a luz a su cuarto hijo, anuncia el vicepresidente de EE.UU.
Por Betsy Klein, CNN La segunda dama de Estados Unidos, Usha Vance, dio a luz a su cuarto hijo, anunció el domingo el vicepresidente J. D. Vance. Alec Neel Vance se une a sus hermanos Ewan, Vivek y Mirabel. “Usha y el bebé están felices y sanos, y nuestros hijos están encan...
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ABC-7 FIRST ALERT: Heavy thunderstorms and flash flooding remain possible Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Borderland remains under an ABC-7 First Alert as an active monsoon pattern continues across southern New Mexico and far west Texas. Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening, with slow-moving storms ...
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The Trump administration is scrambling for more defense money. Here’s why it may not get it
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — In a closed-door briefing earlier this month, key Pentagon officials sat down with House spending leaders from both parties to make an urgent case to quickly deliver more cash to fund the US war in Iran. But when pressed by members of ...
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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...
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Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — The average price US drivers pay for a gallon of gas hit $4 on Monday, as fighting between the United States and Iran intensified, further disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The average price is now just above $4 a gallon, accordi...
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A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Months after moving to Kerrville, Texas, John Melendrez stood in a neighborhood deli with a sandwich he just realized he couldn’t pay for. His only credit card was declined, and as he apologized to the owner, Chong Chin, embarrassment washed over hi...
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Tate brothers expected in court in Miami after UK rape and sex trafficking charges. Here’s what we know
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are expected in federal court this week, following an extradition request from the United Kingdom on charges of sexual offenses, including rape and sex trafficking. US Marshals arrested the br...
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El renovado conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irán se intensifica y amenaza con salirse de control
Análisis por Tim Lister, CNN Durante la última semana, el conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irán pasaron de ser un intercambio de represalias latente a algo que se asemeja mucho más a una guerra total. La semana pasada, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó co...
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Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out’ amid security concerns
By Laura Sharman and Christina Asencio (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, as concerns mount over the plane’s security features. Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup ...
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A woman is on trial for the murder of her 3 children. Her defense argues she may not be ‘criminally responsible’
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — When Patrick Clancy left his Duxbury, Massachusetts, home on January 24, 2023, he had no way of knowing a quick errand to grab takeout and medicine for his daughter would forever change his life. When he returned to the colonial on Summer Street...
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2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — As Nolan Wells’ family prepares to lay the 18-year-old to rest on Monday, they will do so without knowing why his young life was cut so tragically short. It’s been 16 days since Wells and his friends went on a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island ...
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Nueva escalada de EE.UU. en Irán hace que el vacío de la estrategia de Trump sea más apremiante
Análisis por Stephen Collinson, CNN Más muertes de combate estadounidenses y una nueva escalada de la guerra con Irán están dando un giro diferente a una pregunta que lleva mucho tiempo sin respuesta: ¿Cuál es el objetivo final del presidente Donald Trump y cómo planea lograrlo...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the El Paso metro area
FOTOGRIN // Shutterstock The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
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Chihuahuas break out of season-longest slump
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Chihuahuas are back in the win column. The Chihuahuas defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Sunday, July 19th at Southwest University Park, snapping a season-long-six-game losing streak and avoiding a series sweep. The victory comes ...
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‘You cannot hide from a drone strike’: The terror falling from the sky in Sudan
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — “You cannot hide from a drone strike,” says Elsadig. For the 27-year-old, that is the terrifying reality of life in Sudan’s besieged city of El-Obeid, where even the simplest routines carry the threat of sudden death. For much of Sudan’s civil ...
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Abundant Church distributes 1.5K backpacks in El Paso
Abundant Church held its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on July 19, distributing approximately 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local families across its three El Paso locations....
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Los dioses también lloran: otra razón de por qué amamos a Messi
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Escribir estas palabras y esquivar las lágrimas resulta casi imposible. De mínima, se nos empañan los ojos y nos obliga a abrirle las ventanas a un invierno austral que, de pronto, se siente demasiado frío, solo para aclarar la vista y no erra...
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Detroit Tigers writer Emily Waldon talks baseball - KTSM 9 News
Detroit Tigers writer Emily Wa...
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Sencut Bronte combines classic look -- black hardware, wood handles
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Huge fan of almost any pocket knife with a blacked-out blade and wood handles. Just a terrific looking combination. Recently got a Sencut Bronte that fits that bill. The Bronte features a blacked-out 9Cr18MoV blade with Cuibourtia wood handles. Wood handle...
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El palmarés de la Copa del Mundo tras el título de España: los países que más ganaron y los que más finales perdieron
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español España venció a Argentina en la gran final del Mundial 2026 y sumó su segunda estrella en la competición, después del título logrado en Sudáfrica 2010. Los ibéricos, que no tenían ni siquiera una final registrada en los primeros 80 años de la ...
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Shakira, Rosalía, Belinda y otras celebridades festejaron el triunfo de España en la final del Mundial 2026
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español Luego del triunfo de España sobre Argentina en la final de la Copa del Mundo 2026, varias celebridades felicitaron al campeón del mundo con mensajes en las redes sociales. La cantante española Rosalía les contó a sus seguidores cómo vivió ...
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España fue fiel a su estilo e impuso su escuela sobre el corazón de Argentina en el Mundial
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español España es campeón del mundo y nadie puede discutir el merecimiento de este logro. Y eso, en un deporte que es tan divisivo como el fútbol, sin grises, solo blanco y negro, de vencedores y vencidos, dice mucho de esta selección que por segunda ...
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Fans gather to watch World Cup final in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Shack in West El Paso drew a crowd to watch the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and defending champion Argentina in Lionel Messi's potential last World Cup Match. A majority of the fans at The Shack were cheering for Spain with one Spain fan, Gon...
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El Paso County 'pauses' decision on future of duck pond at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County officials said on Sunday evening, July 19 that they have "paused" any decisions about the duck pond at Ascarate Park and will hold at least three more community meetings to gather public input. “Nothing has been decided," said Betsy Keller,...
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El Paso County ‘pauses’ decision on future of duck pond at Ascarate Park - KTSM 9 News
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US forces strike Iran for 9th consecutive night
By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 5:34 PM MDT United States forces started conducting another wave of attacks against Iran Sunday evening, marking the ninth consecutive night of strikes, according to U.S. Central Command. "T...
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Iconic cottonwood tree at White Sands National Park has fallen
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- White Sands National Park reports that an iconic Rio Grande cottonwood tree that has delighted visitors and park rangers for decades has fallen. The tree, located on the Dune Life Nature Trail, always seemed slightly out of place in the white sand dunes o...
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Multiple power outages are weather related EP Electric says, over 2,800 customers impacted
UPDATE (5:17 PM) -- A spokeswoman with El Paso Electric has confirmed that they are working on outages caused by weather in the areas. The spokeswoman said that power "will be restored as quickly and safely as possible". This is a developing story, updates will be provide...
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Tom Cruise, Shakira, BTS y más: los mejores momentos del show de clausura y medio tiempo de la final del Mundial 2026
Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español El Mundial 2026 llegó a su fin con una ceremonia de clausura cargada de música, invitados especiales y celebridades. El cierre de la Copa del MUndo 2026 comenzó con música por parte de IShowspeed y su tema “Champions”. El youtuber estuvo a...
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Spain defeats Argentina to win 2026 FIFA World Cup
EL PASO, Texas -- One goal. One trophy. One unforgettable finish. Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a month-long tournament filled with historic moments. Spain defeated defending champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on...
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Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child, vice president announces
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance has given birth to her fourth child, Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday. Alec Neel Vance joins siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. “Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their littl...
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Spain scores late to beat defending champ Argentina in World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday. Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina...
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ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning extended to Eastern Las Cruces including University Park until 6 PM, 1 to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen… Turn Around, Don’t Drown
The post ABC-7 First Alert: Flash Flood Warning extended to Eastern Las Cruces including University Park until 6 PM, 1 to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen… Turn Around, Don’t Drown appeared first on KVIA....