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Visita del papa León a un punto clave de migrantes en Italia el 4 de julio envía un mensaje entre líneas a líderes de EE.UU.
Christopher Lamb, CNN El Papa León XIV conmemorará el 250 aniversario de la independencia de EE.UU. destacando la difícil situación de los migrantes, un tema de continua tensión entre la Santa Sede y el Gobierno de Trump, en su visita a la isla italiana meridional de Lampedusa....
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Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as “he continues his recovery,” a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican said in a statement on Thursday. The former GOP leader’s office still hasn’t disclosed the cause of McConnell’s hospitalization si...
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¿Chile sin BTS?: autoridades locales no autorizan uso del Estadio Nacional para sus shows en octubre
Por Cristopher Ulloa, CNN en Español Una mala noticia para ARMY en Chile. Este jueves, el Instituto Nacional del Deporte (IND), dependiente del ministerio del Deporte, anunció que no autoriza el uso del Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos —el recinto con mayor capacidad de...
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Turquía impide que un crucero LGBTQ+ de EE.UU. atraque, citando “normas morales”
Por Billy Stockwell y Gul Tuysuz, CNN Las autoridades turcas han prohibido que un crucero dirigido a viajeros LGBTQ+ de Estados Unidos atraque en los puertos del país, citando “normas morales” y “valores familiares”, dijo este jueves el director ejecutivo de la empresa de event...
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Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneJuly 2, 2026 Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Don Huffines, a former Republican state senator, to be comptroller of public accounts for the rest of the year, after the agency’s acting head, Kelly Hancock, steps down at the end of th...
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Cómo Trump ganó más de US$ 1.000 millones con criptomonedas mientras la mayoría de los inversores perdieron dinero
Por David Goldman, CNN El presidente Donald Trump lanzó su memecoin $TRUMP en los días previos a su segunda investidura, inaugurando una administración pro-cripto y un lucrativo negocio familiar. La iniciativa le reportó a Trump cientos de millones de dólares el año pasado, c...
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Former EPISD special education teacher indicted on 16 counts of injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A former special education teacher at a West El Paso elementary school faces 16 counts of injury to a child, according to documents ABC-7 obtained Thursday. Rachel Lucas, who worked at Charles Murphree School, allegedly injured students with special needs...
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Early, intense West Nile season may signal a severe year for the mosquito-borne illness, CDC says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Much of the country is sizzling under record heat, but Dr. Peter Hotez, an infectious disease specialist in Houston, is heading out for his early morning walks as covered up as possible in a t-shirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a hat, sweatpants, socks a...
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Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — As a dangerous heat wave bakes major East Coast cities, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed data centers in the mid-Atlantic this week to use their backup power supplies instead of using electricity from the public grid, in part to ensure there wa...
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No indications of engine problems in deadly Missouri skydiving crash last month, NTSB says
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — There were “no indications” of any mechanical malfunctions or failures of the engine on a skydiving plane that crashed last month in Missouri, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report released on Thursday...
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Lawmakers discuss direct contracting as solution to lower healthcare costs
What is direct contracting?
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Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in Las Cruces shoplifting case
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces and Doña Ana County Crime Stoppers seek help to identify a woman involved in a felony shoplifting incident. The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. on June 10 at 571 Walton Blvd. Detectives are looking for information that could help identi...
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The Asarco Site In West El Paso Sits Empty, Too Toxic For Homes Or Schools - 95.5 KLAQ
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How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth
By Kasha Patel, CNN (CNN) — As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, firework celebrations are expected to bring more pomp and circumstance than ever before. But with bigger festivities and an oppressive heat dome in the forecast, millions of Americans could face a m...
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El Paso County can’t give Buc-ee’s an answer on zoning designation - KRDO
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Turkey blocks American LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, citing ‘moral standards’
By Billy Stockwell, Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Turkish authorities have banned a cruise ship catering to American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in the country’s ports, citing “moral standards” and “family values,” the CEO of the events company behind the upcoming Mediterranean tou...
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Spain waltzes past Austria into the World Cup Round of 16
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Spain is through to the Round of 16 after a relatively painless 3-0 victory over Austria in SoFi Stadium outside Los Angeles. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and another from Pedro Porro were more than enough to ease the European champion’s path ...
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Securing America’s 250th, ‘miraculous’ rescue, Swift-Kelce wedding: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! The breakout World Cup expert isn’t a coach, player or commentator — it’s a cat. Billy has been predicting match winners with startling accuracy, leaving his owners and the internet equally baffled. Take a look. ...
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Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’
By Tommy Walters (CNN) — Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel delivered a series of provocative warnings and predictions about the future of artificial intelligence and the West on Tuesday, accusing Pope Leo XIV of inadvertently serving as a “Chinese communist agent” by callin...
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Miner Nation Has Spoken! UTEP Kicks Off “Innovation Night” at 7 P.M. on Saturday, Oct. 17
Photo Courtesy: UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - After a week of voting, tradition reigns. UTEP will kick off against Mountain West foe San Jose State at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sun Bowl for the game’s “Innovation Night” theme. Thanks to the overwhelming re...
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El FBI asigna a 260 miembros del personal a la investigación sobre las elecciones de 2020 en Georgia
Por Kristen Holmes, Jason Morris y Katelyn Polantz, CNN El FBI ha intensificado su investigación sobre las elecciones de 2020 en Georgia al destinar más personal a lo que un memorando interno describe como una “prioridad”, dijo a CNN una persona familiarizada con el asunto, lo ...
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Acusan formalmente a exatleta olímpico por presuntamente dañar el estanque reflectante
Por Katelyn Polantz y Michael Williams, CNN Un excanotista olímpico fue acusado formalmente por un jurado investigador en el Tribunal Superior de Washington, por presuntamente dañar el estanque reflectante frente al Monumento a Lincoln. David Hearn fue acusado el jueves de un...
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Empire State Building climbers say daring proposal was meant to be 'special'
The stunt-loving couple arrested after climbing atop the Empire State Building on Wednesday said they were simply trying to make their engagement special, one of the daredevils reportedly said....
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Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is planning for an increase in worksite immigration enforcement operations, with multiple federal agencies involved in determining how to boost the number of arrests and placate the president’s base, according to five s...
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Horizon house fire under investigation
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- Thursday, the Horizon City Police Department said its officers found a house on fire in a neighborhood near Eastlake Boulevard and Horizon Mesa Boulevard. On a Facebook post, HPD said it received calls reporting the fire at 2:45 a.m. Officers went...
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Witness recounts encounter with Young Park shooting defendant
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A recurring witness took the stand on Thursday, July 2, for Gustavo Dominguez's trial to tell the jury about his account on the night of the Young Park shooting that left three teens dead and over a dozen more injured. Dominguez -- the fourth and final de...
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Las Cruces Police to open applications for 57th academy
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) will begin accepting applications for its 57th Police Academy beginning July 6, as the department looks to recruit new officers committed to serving the community. During a recent interview with KTSM 9 News, LCPD rep...
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KLAQ Street Festival Drew Thousands To Downtown El Paso With Storms, Sabotage, And Rock Legends - 95.5 KLAQ
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NM State Fair announces 4th of July flash sale
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico State Fair announced a Fourth of July "flash sale", offering admission tickets to its upcoming fair and the 100th anniversary of Route 66 for just four dollars. Tickets will be available for purchase here beginning Friday, July 3, through 11...
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Loretto Academy 3rd Grade Pledge 07/02/26
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
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AI can learn cancer detection from pigeons: study
The pigeons in the study even started recognizing other health problems they weren't trained on.
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FBI assigns 260 staff members to Georgia 2020 election probe
By Kristen Holmes, Jason Morris, Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The FBI has ramped up its investigation into the 2020 election in Georgia by dedicating more personnel to what an internal memo refers to as a “priority,” a person familiar with the matter told CNN, ramping up an in...
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Walmart Fourth of July deals: Up to 50% off Bluetooth speakers
Shop Bluetooth speaker deals just in time for your Fourth of July party!
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The best Fourth of July LEGO deals on Amazon
Scoop up some great LEGO kits while they’re on sale!
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What will happen to our solar system when the sun dies? Exoplanet system may offer preview
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — New observations may offer fresh clues into how a giant exoplanet survived the violent death of its host star — and came to closely orbit its stellar remnants. The findings could serve as a preview of the fate that may await our solar system’...
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Woman fatally shot while stopping suicide attempt
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A Las Cruces woman was shot and killed Wednesday night while she was reportedly trying top a man from taking his own life. Las Cruces police believe a 32-year-old man may have been attempting suicide on July 1. Their investigation revealed the unidentified...
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Mother fatally shot while stopping son's suicide attempt in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 32-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after he allegedly attempted to take his life with a gun, but his mother intervened, according to the Las Cruces Police Department Lawrence Lopez is facing an involuntary manslaughter charge...
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Miembro de la Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. es arrestado en el Capitolio tras pedir un juicio político contra Trump
Por Martin Goillandeau, CNN Un mayor de la Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU. fue arrestado este miércoles en las escalinatas del Capitolio después de pronunciar un discurso en el que pidió un juicio político y la destitución del presidente Donald Trump y del vicepresidente JD Vance. Jas...
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Woman killed, man hospitalized after possible suicide attempt in Las Cruces: Police
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A woman was shot and killed Wednesday and a 32-year-old man was hospitalized after a possible attempted suicide, the Las Cruces Police Department said Thursday. At about 9:30 p.m., Las Cruces police and fire crews went to a home at Los Ranchitos off ...
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Former El Paso Special Education teacher charged with injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A former special education teacher in El Paso is facing serious criminal charges after a grand jury indicted her on allegations she abused the students in her care. Former El Paso Independent School District teacher Rachael Anne Lucas has been indicted on ...
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New Mexico State Fair discounts tickets to $4 for 4th of July ‘flash sale’
(KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Fair announced a flash sale for the 4th of July weekend. EXPO NM said from July 3-5, visitors can enter for just $4. Tickets will go on sale Friday, and EXPO NM said guests can find information through the state fair's social media accounts. ...
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Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
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Trump accounts launch soon. Can you still register your child?
Trump accounts will soon accept their first contributions.
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Plane tied to Mexican drug lords arrest on display at War Eagles Air Museum
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- The War Eagles Air Museum will display a plane connected to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, one of the founders of the Sinaloa Cartel. The display comes after the museum entered a memorandum of understanding wit...
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Former Olympic canoeist indicted by a grand jury after arrest at the Reflecting Pool
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool, a source familiar with the charges told CNN. The exact charg...
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City Reps. Alejandra Chávez, Chris Canales and Art Fierro Facing Challengers While Cynthia Boyar Trejo Fends Off Recall
EL PASO, Tx., July 2, 2026: An attorney and a social media influencer are two new candidates seeking to unseat three city representatives in the upcoming November elections. This is […] The post City Reps. Alejandra Chávez, Chris Canales and Art Fierro Facing Challengers While Cy...
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Ann-Margret and Gregory Nava to headline Plaza Classic Film Fest
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Community Foundation announced that Ann-Margret and Gregory Nava will headline the 19th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival, happening July 16 through July 26. Ann-Margret, a long-time presence in film, television, and music will recieve the fes...
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West Nile virus cases hit 22-year spike. Here's where activity is highest in US
The U.S. is seeing some of the highest West Nile virus activity in years.
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DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH
The move would place the products in the same category as heroin and LSD.
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US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure radiation exposure is "as low as is reasonably achievable."...
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How Trump made more than $1 billion on crypto when most of his coin’s investors lost money
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump launched his $TRUMP memecoin in the days leading up to his second inauguration, ushering in a pro-crypto administration – and a lucrative family business. The venture that netted Trump hundreds of millions of dollars last y...