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Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska’s primary ballot, judge rules
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A man with the same name and Republican party affiliation as Alaska US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday, the latest turn in a drama surrounding the broader fight over contro...
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En la era Trump, surgen dos visiones muy diferentes del cristianismo en la política
Análisis de Zachary B. Wolf, CNN La adhesión a la religión organizada está disminuyendo en Estados Unidos, pero los defensores de la derecha religiosa están ganando terreno en la administración Trump. Un informe publicado el viernes por la Comisión de Libertad Religiosa, crea...
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Una avioneta se estrelló contra el rascacielos más alto de la capital china. Horas después, parecía que nada había pasado
Por Sylvie Zhuang, CNN El viernes por la tarde, una avioneta pareció eludir algunos de los controles aéreos más estrictos del mundo y se estrelló contra el rascacielos más alto de Beijing: la Torre CITIC, de 109 pisos, que domina el horizonte de la ciudad. El accidente causó l...
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Breezy conditions and elevated fire danger continue across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 First Alert Weather is tracking elevated fire weather concerns across the Borderland this weekend as hot, dry, and breezy conditions continue. The National Weather Service says west to southwest winds will increase this afternoon, with sustained w...
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Estados Unidos e Irán tienen un acuerdo sobre el papel. En el mar, el estrecho de Ormuz es caótico
Por Mostafa Salem y Eleni Giokos, CNN “Si algún buque intenta transitar por el Estrecho sin nuestro permiso… o fuera de la ruta designada, será responsable de las consecuencias”. La advertencia fue transmitida el jueves por la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní a los barcos que tra...
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1 person seriously injured in single vehicle crash in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash in West El Paso that left one person seriously injured early Saturday morning. Police said the crash happened at the intersection of Silver Springs Dri...
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Mundial 2026: ¿qué partidos se juegan hoy, 27 de junio? Horarios y enfrentamientos
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Este sábado se cierra la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026 con otros seis partidos que dejarán completamente listas las llaves de 16avos de final, que comienzan este mismo domingo. El plato principal será el Colombia vs. Portugal, un duelo direc...
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Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — This week in travel news: tourists are coping with extreme heat, one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations is tripling its tourist tax, and a gold bar is up for grabs in Finland. Japan has broken its tourism record every year since the...
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After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoff
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana Republican voters already rejected an incumbent senator who was crossways with President Donald Trump. In a primary runoff on Saturday, they’ll decide whether to follow Trump’s lead in choosing a new nominee. Rep. Julia Letlow, who is en...
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How Trump’s takeover fractured America’s birthday party
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — When Next250 organizers began planning for America’s 250th birthday, they envisioned bringing together communities in a polarized country to celebrate democracy. But then Donald Trump returned to office as the 47th president. Now, th...
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House Democrats brace for headaches with growing left wing
The election of a trio of far-left candidates in New York’s primaries could create headaches for House Democratic leadership determined to stage a unified and effective pushback to President Trump should the party retake the chamber. Recent years under Republican leadership have ...
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A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN (CNN) — On Friday afternoon a small plane appeared to evade some of the world’s strictest aviation controls and slam into the tallest skyscraper in Beijing, the 109-story CITIC Tower that dominates the city’s skyline, killing the pilot and injuring 13 othe...
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The US and Iran have a deal on paper. At sea, the Strait of Hormuz is ‘chaotic’
By Mostafa Salem and Eleni Giokos, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — “If any vessel attempts to transit in the Strait without our permission…or outside of the designated route, it is responsible for any consequences.” The warning was broadcast on Thursday by Iran’s Revolutionary Gua...
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Vinieron por el fútbol. Se enamoraron del aderezo ranch
Por Amy Gunia, CNN Mucho antes de que la cultura surcoreana se globalizara, la Copa Mundial de 2002, coorganizada por la nación asiática, dio a conocer al mundo su crujiente pollo frito. Los viajeros que visitaron Sudáfrica para el torneo de 2010 probaron su biltong, una espe...
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This designer will do anything for his village
By Leah Dolan, CNN Paris (CNN) — Fashion designer Willy Chavaria ranks well against all the typical measures of success within the fashion industry: he has a dedicated celebrity client roster, hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, partnerships with global stockists and ...
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Trump publica una nueva imagen de su pasaporte, que incluye una memorable foto suya
Por Donald Judd y Jennifer Hansler, CNN El presidente Donald Trump presentó el viernes una nueva imagen de un pasaporte estadounidense conmemorativo especial que lleva su imagen, estrenando así un documento de edición limitada para conmemorar el 250 aniversario de Estados Unido...
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Las gafas con IA están facilitando las trampas en los exámenes. Asia es el epicentro
Por John Liu, CNN Desde que existen exámenes en las escuelas, los estudiantes han encontrado maneras de hacer trampa, ya sea mirando por encima del hombro de un compañero o tomando notas en la palma de la mano o en una chuleta. Pero a medida que la tecnología evoluciona y au...
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Community Champions: Andress Eagles compete at 7-on-7 flag football state tournament
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Gobierno de EE.UU. autoriza a Anthropic publicar de forma limitada un modelo de IA que generó preocupación de ciberseguridad
Por Hadas Gold, CNN El Gobierno estadounidense ha autorizado a Anthropic a lanzar su potente modelo de IA Mythos a determinadas empresas y organizaciones tras revisar los requisitos de licencia. El Gobierno había ordenado a principios de este mes un bloqueo a las exportacione...
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Lower valley resident battles Water District over collapsing wall
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A Lower Valley family says excess dirt from a nearby canal is destabilizing their 89-year-old mother’s brick yard wall, sparking a standoff with the local water improvement district over who is responsible for the damage. Martha Lujan says her mother has l...
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Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says
By Karina Tsui, Diego Mendoza, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines passenger jet nearly collided with a drone as it was coming in to land in New Jersey on Friday, its pilot said. “We almost hit a drone,” the pilot can be heard saying, in air traffic control audio verified by CNN, d...
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TxDOT road closures for June 26, 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a list of road closures for the week of June 26, 2026, that may affect your commute. Maintenance Sunday, June 28, from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be working on bridge joints. Artcraft Sun., June...
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Serious Summer Heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The hottest temperatures of the year so far have been hitting the Borderland this week - and more is expected throughout the summer. With the heat rising well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit already, safety concerns start to come into play. And beyond t...
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Eastbound lanes of Montana Ave. closed due to crash in far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eastbound lanes on Montana Avenue in far East El Paso is closed due to a vehicle crash, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office on Friday, June 26. The crash happened at the intersection of Montana Avenue and Vista Del Este Street. Motorists are ...
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Texas Board of Education approves vote to require public schools to study Bible stories
After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required reading, including Bible verses alongside classic books, for its K-12 English and literature curriculum.The new proposal, which wil...
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Descifran un rollo de papiro calcinado durante la erupción del Vesubio con ayuda de la inteligencia artificial
Por Lianne Kolirin, CNN Un rollo de papiro quemado y carbonizado cuando el monte Vesubio entró en erupción hace casi 2.000 años fue desenrollado virtualmente y descifrado parcialmente con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial (IA). El rollo —llamado PHerc. 1667— es uno de ci...
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Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including Bible verses alongside classic titles — for its K-12 English and literature curriculum. The plan will impact more than 5 ...
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Crash closes eastbound lanes of Montana at Vista Del Este, seek alternate route
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are at a crash in far East El Paso. The eastbound lanes of Montana Ave. and Vista Del Este are closed while deputies clear the debris. Drivers are asked to see alternate route until the road reopens...
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes leaders to deputy chief roles
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted two leaders to the Deputy Chief positions, "strengthening the organization's leadership team and supporting its mission to provide high-quality emergency services," according to Doña Ana County. Travis Simpson was promote...
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AI glasses are aiding cheating in exams. Test-obsessed Asia is ground zero
By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — For as long as there have been tests in schools, students have found ways to cheat, whether it is peeking over a classmate’s shoulder or scribbling notes on a palm or crib sheet. But as technology evolves and pressure builds for a top grade, students ...
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Florida man arrested for attempting traffic stop on undercover vehicle
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La búsqueda desesperada de un hombre para encontrar a su familia tras los terremotos. “Por favor, no dejen de orar por ellos”
Por Anabella González y Ione Molinares, CNN en Español Las horas pasan y Lucas Trejo sigue buscando a su familia. A más de 48 horas transcurridas desde los dos terremotos que devastaron a Venezuela, este futbolista argentino que reside desde hace años en el país aún no logra da...
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Trump administration sued for denaturalization plans
A nonprofit is suing the Trump administration for more information on its plans to identify and pursue denaturalization cases in the United States.
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Southwest University Lounge helps students focus, connect or unwind
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Southwest University unveiled a new concept in El Paso. The SU Lounge is a premium space for students to use as a sanctuary and a place to focus. "To have a new home for our students, the concept came from seeing the needs as our community grows, and as...
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Report: ICE detainee deaths surge in Trump's 2nd term
Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, at least 52 people have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to a new report....
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US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The US government has allowed Anthropic to release its powerful Mythos AI model to select companies and organizations, revising license requirements after ordering an export block earlier this month in the wake of national security fears. Since the ...
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VIDEO: Florida Instacart worker accused of slapping child during delivery
"... alarming and completely unacceptable."
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Venezuela earthquakes update: Death toll rises to at least 920, with thousands injured, official says
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening. At least 920 people were killed and more than 3,300 were injured as a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, officials said on Friday. The two quakes -- a 7.2 magnitude one followed...
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Texas education board votes to make Bible passages required reading
BySynai Ferrell and Mason Leib June 26, 2026, 4:58 PM The Texas State Board of Education has voted to make Bible passages required reading in public schools. The education board, which is controlled by Republicans, voted to pass a new required reading list on Friday by a...
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I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue plans to shut its doors
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Two women arrested for migrant smuggling at El Paso ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two women were arrested in separate smuggling incidents at El Paso ports of entry, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office Western District of Texas. U.S. citizen Michelle Aimee Rivera was arrested on June 12 after attempting to enter the country. through...
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Trump amenazó con imponer aranceles del 100 % a Europa. Esta es la razón por la que casi nadie reaccionó
Análisis de Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Hace un año, cuando el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó con imponer aranceles extremadamente altos a casi todos los productos procedentes de prácticamente cualquier parte del mundo, los mercados globales se estremecieron y ...
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Paul & Alejandra Foster donate $2.5 million for UTEP’s transition to the Mountain West Conference
UTEP Athletics EL PASO, Texas - UTEP celebrated its eagerly-awaited July 1 move to the Mountain West Conference today at a special event announcing what fans can expect in this new era. At the event, UTEP President Heather Wilson addressed Miner supporters, sharing the bigg...