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Top AI companies have discussed creating their own standards body

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have discussed creating an AI industry standards body, people familiar with the situation told CNN. The conversations preceded the events of the past week, when a former Anthropic researcher resigned, saying the top AI compa...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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You love working from home. It may be taking a toll on your mental health

By Cordilia James, CNN (CNN) — Since April, Matthew Juhren has spent up to 75 hours a week working remotely from his home office near Portland, Oregon. He spends most of that time alone. “The solitude of it all is new and different,” Juhren said, “and for an extroverted person, i...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

government

Republicans bet the House on Trump

GOP leaders are betting the House on President Trump in this year’s elections. The midterm cycle is always a referendum on the sitting president, whether members of his party like it or not. And if there was a clear message from the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, it’s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

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Republicans, fearing voter anger about costs, clash over economic strategy

Republicans are clashing over how to improve their weak polling numbers on the economy less than two months before Election Day, fearing that voter anger over high costs could sink GOP candidates in November. The boldest proposal, President Trump’s pledge to give every U.S. adult...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

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Can pilots be criminally charged after a plane crash? Here’s what experts say

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The two pilots of an Amazon Air cargo jet escaped their Boeing 767 with minor injuries last week at Miami International Airport after the plane ran off the end of a runway, striking two vehicles and killing five people. The cause of the...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Inside the pipeline enshrining Trump’s conservative legacy on the federal bench

By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Experience as a Supreme Court law clerk has long been a prized credential, now drawing signing bonuses up to $700,000 at law firms. But it has increasingly become a ticket to a judgeship of one’s own, ensuring that long af...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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What we know as a man charged in Tasia Fortune’s death heads to court

By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — More than a month after Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, was found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned house in Jackson, Mississippi, a suspect charged with murder in connection with her death is expected in court Monday. Jackson p...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Aviador derribado en Irán comparte una angustiosa historia de rescate

Por Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN El aviador estadounidense rescatado de Irán después de que su aeronave fuera derribada en abril compartió por primera vez detalles sobre la arriesgada operación de recuperación durante una entrevista en “60 Minutes” el domingo. “Bravo”, el indica...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name returns, sources say

By Hanna Park, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — Officials at the Kennedy Center have warned it could face fiscal collapse within weeks unless President Donald Trump’s name is added back to the building, two sources familiar with the matter said. The warning appeared in a report circul...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Ex-CIA boss was at Ukrainian station when Russian drone struck train

By Sophie Tanno, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Former US CIA director David Petraeus was at a Ukrainian train station at the very moment a Russian drone struck a passenger train on Sunday, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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NMSU alum inducted into Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame

Cuyler Frank was inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2026 for his historical contributions to preserving the Navajo language through sports broadcasting....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

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City of El Paso kicks off Hike-A-Thon series

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Live Active El Paso wants residents to get moving and experience El Paso’s outdoors through its 2026 Fall Sunset Hike-A-Thon Series. The series will takes place through Oct. 22 at several local trails and trailheads. The first hike was on Sept. 10. The Ci...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

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El Paso seeks input on $2.5M housing fund reallocation

The City of El Paso is seeking public input on a proposal to reallocate more than $2.5 million in federal housing funds toward expanding and preserving affordable housing....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

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Airman shot down in Iran shares harrowing rescue story

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The American airman rescued from Iran after his aircraft was shot down in April shared for the first time details about the risky recovery operation during a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday. “Bravo,” the airman’s mission call sign used durin...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Former Packer Aaron Jones leads Minnesota’s comeback win over Green Bay

MINNEAPOLIS -- Aaron Jones returned to the end zone against his former team Sunday, scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown as the Minnesota Vikings rallied past the Green Bay Packers in their season opener. Jones, the former UTEP standout and El Paso native, capped an 83-yard Minneso...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

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Trump dice que eliminará los aranceles al whisky irlandés

Por Kit Maher, CNN En tierras extranjeras, pero como en casa, Donald Trump entregó el trofeo del Abierto de Irlanda a Shane Lowry en el campo de golf del presidente en Doonbeg. También ofreció un regalo de despedida: la eliminación de los aranceles al whisky irlandés. “Quiero men...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 14, 2026

safety

Large police presence, roads closed off in Central

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Police are out in Central El Paso and have closed off a major road through the area on Sunday evening, Sept. 13. Part of Piedras, from Yandell to Tularosa, has been closed off by a large police presence, according to our crew on the scene. Part of...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 14, 2026

government

Ex-Transportation Secretary Buttigieg joins Haaland, Vasquez for rally in Las Cruces

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A couple of New Mexico's top Democratic Party officials and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg were in Las Cruces on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13 for a campaign rally, touting the importance of Southern New Mexico in the upcoming mid-term e...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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Las graves advertencias sobre la IA son más complejas de lo que piensas

Análisis de Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Las recientes advertencias sobre la IA parecen tener la intención de desconcertar y conmocionar a todo el mundo para que actúe. El CEO de Anthropic, Dario Amodei, uno de los líderes de la carrera de la IA, pidió el sábado una desaceleración delibe...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

Local

Monsoon storms return as heat goes down in El Paso

The second to the last weekend of summer was a hot one!! It was 99 on Friday, Saturday, and today. That added three to Andy's "So Close to Misery" Meter, a tally of the 99-degree days for the year. It looks as though we will close out 2026 with 51 triple-digit days! Here's your e...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

safety

Crash closes I-10 W near Vinton

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), lanes heading westbound on I-10 are closed due to a crash. TxDOT reported the closure around 4:52 p.m. Crews monitoring TxDOT traffic cameras can see emergency personnel responding to the crash,...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

Local

Miners secure seventh straight victory after Borderland Classic title

EL PASO, Texas -- UTEP volleyball extended its winning streak to seven matches Saturday with a 3-1 win over UC San Diego at Club Memorial. The Miners improved to 7-1 on the season after winning the Borderland Classic undefeated. UTEP won the first two sets 25-19 and 25-21 before ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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UTEP soccer extends winning streak to four games with 2-1 win

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- UTEP soccer remained unbeaten Sunday with a 2-1 win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, extending its winning streak to four games. The Miners improved to 6-0-2, their best start since the 2005 team opened 14-0-1. UTEP also completed an unbeaten road trip and is...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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UTEP women’s golf kicks off Mountain West era in Albuquerque

EL PASO, Texas -- UTEP women's golf will tee off the 2026-27 campaign at New Mexico's Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M., on the UNM Championship Course (par 72 | 6,354 yards) on Monday and Tuesday. The first two rounds will tee off Monday at 7:30 a.m....

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Aggies fall to Hawaii 29-19 despite erasing 16-point deficit

Honolulu, Hawaii -- New Mexico State erased a 16-point deficit and tied the game in the third quarter, but the Aggies could not finish the comeback Saturday night, falling 29-19 to Hawaii. NMSU dropped to 1-2 on the season after turning the ball over three times and failing to sc...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

safety

Water service restored in Feather Moon/Santa Teresa

The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority is conducting emergency repairs on a waterline break today, which will cause temporary water shutdowns and low pressure in parts of El Paso....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

safety

Charlie Kirk statue vandalized outside of Turning Point USA headquarters

The Phoenix, Ariz., Police Department on Sunday said a statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was vandalized days after the one-year anniversary of his death....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev caps breakthrough year with US Open title

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev won a thrilling four-set, three-hour and 33 minute showdown with No. 8 seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win his first career US Open title on Sunday. It is the second career grand slam win for the 29-year-old fro...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

safety

Temporary water outage as CRRUA works on repairs in Feather Moon area

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- According to a social media post from the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), as of 3:10 p.m., crews are working on emergency repairs to a water line break. Officials with CRRUA say the repairs will result in the temporary shutdown o...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026