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Shark bites swimmer at New York beach

JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) - A popular Long Island beach was temporarily shut down after a swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday, according to officials from the New York State Office of Parks. The swimmer of unknown age was bitten on the right foot around 12 p.m. ET at Field 6 ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Sunland Park man charged for allegedly shooting his cousin

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Texas AG investigates StubHub over canceled World Cup tickets

AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over allegations it failed to give fans 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets they bought. According to Paxton, fans said StubHub cancelled their tickets days or even hours before kickoff...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Records reveal “systemic neglect” after immigrant died at Camp East Montana

by Perla Trevizo, The Texas TribuneJuly 3, 2026 This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re publish...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Proclaman oficialmente a Keiko Fujimori como presidenta electa de Perú

Por CNN en Español El Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) de Perú proclamó este viernes los resultados de la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales del país, que declaran oficialmente a la candidata conservadora Keiko Fujimori como presidenta electa de Perú. Según la...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Hobbit-like humans may have scavenged Komodo dragons’ leftovers to survive

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Prehistoric human relatives, nicknamed “hobbits” due to their short stature, may have been scavengers, rather than skilled hunters capable of taking down big game or building cooking fires, according to new research. The study adds to growing...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say

(The Hill) - Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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How to grill responsibly this 4th of July weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility. The Sunland Park Fire Department shared these tips to safely enjoy grill-made meals: Make sure propane tanks aren't leaking....

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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The Truck Parking Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

(TestMiles) - The Truck Parking Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight explains why full lots and federal driving limits are putting truckers and drivers at risk. Federal trucking laws were created for a good reason. They are designed to keep tired commercial drivers from staying behind th...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Police presence reported at residence in Segundo Barrio

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News spotted a medical examiner team recovering what appears to be a body from a home in Segundo Barrio. Crews observed officers with the El Paso Police Department at a residence on South Florence Street and East Fourth Avenue. Information is limite...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Local Rescue Leaders Warn of Deepening Animal Welfare Crisis in El Paso

EL PASO, Tx., July 3, 2026: A controversial shift in municipal animal shelter policies has sparked a severe animal welfare and public safety crisis across El Paso, according to local […] The post Local Rescue Leaders Warn of Deepening Animal Welfare Crisis in El Paso appeared fir...

El Paso Herald-PostJul 3, 2026

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Justice Department defends decision not to release, unredact more Epstein files

(The Hill) - The Justice Department (DOJ) declined on Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Best-Selling Vehicles in America So Far in 2026

(TestMiles) - We are halfway through 2026, and the vehicles Americans are buying so far tell a clear story about what really matters in today’s market. The best-selling vehicles in America rarely reveal what people say they want. They reveal what people actually buy. Right now, t...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Shelter volunteers help keep dogs cool with cold treats

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a busy time for animal shelters across the Borderland. Many animals go missing during the summer, and that number only rises following the 4th of July celebrations. Additionally, shelters are also dealing with added stress due to the hot temperatur...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Congressman Vasquez to discuss SNAP cuts at El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez will visit El Caldito Soup Kitchen in Las Cruces Friday on the one-year anniversary of the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The bill resulted in the largest cuts to food stamps in history. Since the cuts, more than...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Formula 1 Is Winning America’s Racing Attention

(TestMiles) - America has not stopped watching racing. It has simply become more selective about which racing feels fresh. Over the past five years, Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR have each told a different story about what American race fans want. NASCAR still brings the biggest...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Person airlifted to hospital after crash on Transmountain

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person was airlifted to the hospital after a crash Friday morning, according to the El Paso Fire Department. At 5:31 a.m., eastbound lanes on Loop 375 on Transmountain shut down for some time after the crash. The post Person airlifted to hospital a...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up

WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat. President...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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F1’s Other World Championship: Who Every Driver Is Backing At The World Cup

(TestMiles) - Formula 1 likes to present itself as a sport of teams. Drivers wear the colors of Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, Alpine, Aston Martin, Haas, Williams and more, then spend most weekends talking about race pace, tire life and what the garage needs to improve. T...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Toy Story 5 teaches lessons about screentime

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- No spoilers here, but in Toy Story 5, the bad guy is a tablet. That is giving doctors and caregivers something to talk about! The toy-versus-technology conflict in the movie actually mirrors a growing concern among children's health experts. Excess...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Cape Verde’s fairytale story is about to run into Lionel Messi and Argentina

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. We all knew this World Cup would be good on the pitch. In truth, they always are. But this summer has been s...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Trump’s Freedom 250 gives the founders an AI glow-up

By Leah Asmelash, T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Meet Dr. Benjamin Rush, the illustrious physician, academic, and Founding Father, as presented in the gallery of founders on the Freedom 250 website. His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures and controversy over his efforts to put himself at the center of the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Trump's July 4 plans face unexpected challenge: Blazing heat

As Americans prepare to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday this holiday weekend, organizers of Freedom 250 events in Washington are scrambling to deal with the extreme heat. Some 200,000 people have attended the Great American State Fair and FIFA Fan Fest so far, according to...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol steps

(The Hill) - An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance’s impeachment. Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — The price displayed above that third button on the gas pump averaged more than $5.40 for several days this spring. American drivers still couldn’t get enough. Premium gas now costs around a buck a gallon more than regular – way more than the pric...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Critics rave over Madonna's 'Confessions II'

(KTLA) - The highly anticipated sequel to Madonna's 2005 dance album "Confessions on a Dancefloor" isn't out yet, but it's already got critics raving and dancing. The reviews are in for the Queen of Pop's 15th studio album, and they're loving it. "If there was any phrase that cou...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

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El último ataque ruso contra Kyiv fue excepcionalmente letal. ¿Por qué?

Por Ivana Kottasová, Victoria Butenko y Kosta Gak, CNN Un feroz ataque ruso contra Kyiv el jueves dejó al menos 30 muertos, lo que lo convirtió en el tercer ataque más mortífero contra la capital ucraniana desde el inicio de la guerra. Ucrania ha sufrido cientos de ataques aé...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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The nostalgic Midwestern salad that deserves a comeback this summer

By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, families and friends across the United States are preparing to mark the holiday with a summer cookout. A potluck salad that’s been a showstopper at Meggan Hill’s family gatherings for more than 50 years s...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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EPISD opens trustee search as EPCC approves $1.7 million lab

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. EPCC Trustees OK $1.7 Million Lab/Classroom for Occupational Therapy The El Paso Community College Board of Trus...

El Paso MattersJul 3, 2026

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Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

By Ivana Kottasová, Victoria Butenko, Kosta Gak, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — A ferocious Russian attack on Kyiv Thursday killed at least 30 people, making it the third deadliest assault against the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. Ukraine has endured hundreds of large-scale...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Jewish American charged in Israel with spying for Iran for $1,400 in crypto

By Eugenia Yosef, Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — A US man living in Israel has been charged with spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency funds, according to the State Attorney’s Office and an indictment filed on Friday, in what appears to be the first time an Ame...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

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Cancelan desfile por el 4 de julio en Filadelfia por preocupaciones sobre el calor

Por Danny Freeman y Devon Sayers, CNN El desfile de Filadelfia “Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade”, programado para hoy, fue cancelado “debido al calor extremo”, según una publicación de los organizadores del evento. Se esperaba que el desfile fuera uno de los ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026