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Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — With two months until the midterm elections, Democrats are laying the groundwork to launch far-reaching investigations into the Trump administration and preparing for high-stakes court battles if they win control of the House of Representatives in Nov...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Why Trump’s effort to build more refineries won’t lower gas prices

By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump wants to reverse the decades-long decline in the number of US refineries in operation, which he believes is key to lowering gas prices, and he recently called oil executives to the White House to make that push. “President Trum...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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CDC director's 'unusual' silence draws scrutiny

Just a month into her tenure as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Erica Schwartz is missing in action. The country is heading into respiratory virus season, and public guidance on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines has been muddled, at best. The worst ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz

By Laura Sharman, Ibrahim Dahman, Rupert Neate, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Iranian state media has claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, killing one person, amid an ongoing battle between the US and Iran for control over the cru...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Irán informa que un buque comercial fue atacado en el estrecho de Ormuz

Por Laura Sharman y Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Medios estatales iraníes informaron que un buque comercial iraní fue atacado en el estrecho de Ormuz a última hora del sábado y que una persona murió, en medio de la batalla en curso entre Estados Unidos e Irán por el control de este crucia...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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UTEP football beats Texas Southern 51-10 in home opener

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football is back in the win column. The Miners beat FCS Texas Southern 51-10 in their 2026 home opener at the Sun Bowl on Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak that dated back to last October. The victory moves UTEP to 1-1 on the season. T...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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UTEP secures first win of 2026 season against Texas Southern

El Paso, Texas -- UTEP picked up its first win of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Texas Southern at the Sun Bowl after opening the year with a loss to Oklahoma. The Miners' offense found its rhythm early behind quarterback EJ Colson, who helped UTEP build momentum throu...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Locomotive win 7th straight with victory on road over Louisville

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Locomotive FC continue their red-hot play, beating Louisville City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, Sept. 12 in Louisville, Kentucky. The victory extended the Locomotive's win streak to seven games. Alex Méndez opened the scoring from the penalty spo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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UTEP takes 21-10 halftime lead over Texas Southern in home opener

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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El Paso Locomotive FC wins seventh straight game against Louisville City FC

LOUISVILLE, KY. – September 12, 2026 – El Paso Locomotive FC defeated Louisville City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, extending its winning streak to seven games. Alex Méndez opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Rubio Rubín was fouled in the box by Louisville’s Brandon Dayes....

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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New Mexico national forests continue to seek volunteers to serve on resource panel

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila, Lincoln, and Cibola national forests continue to seek civic‑minded individuals to serve on the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The committee helps guide federal funding in local projects that improve public lands, strength...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 13, 2026

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Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosts fall family festival

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, bringing local families together to celebrate the start of fall. The festival featured activities and resources for families, ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal

By Fadel Allassan, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge said in a filing Friday that a Trump administration order for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cut its staffing nearly in half was illegal. In a decision that marked a critical victory for union workers in the...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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¿Puede el mercado petrolero sobrevivir a una guerra eterna con Irán?

Por David Goldman y Matt Egan, CNN La guerra entre Estados Unidos e Irán ha durado mucho más de lo que muchos esperaban, y lo mismo ha ocurrido con el funcionamiento del mercado petrolero. A pesar de los precios de los combustibles, incómodamente altos, que le han costado al hoga...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Security stops alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property

By Isabelle D’Antonio, Eduardo Cuevas, CNN (CNN) — Security stopped an alleged trespasser on Kamala Harris’ Malibu property on Friday night, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and her spokesperson, raising security concerns about the former vice president. “...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 13, 2026

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Dogs made a splash at Canine Fiesta in Ascarate Park Pool

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Dogs and their owners were invited to the Ascarate Park Pool for Canine Fiesta, an event where organizers say it offered a way for both four-legged and two-legged guests to cool off. The El Paso County Sports and Aquatic Manager, Andrea Schiechl, said thi...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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New I-10, Loop 375 nightly closures scheduled

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced several upcoming overnight and daytime road closures for various construction projects on I-10, Loop 375, and other local routes in El Paso starting September 13....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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Nursing Program at Doña Ana Community College gets honor

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Nursing Program at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) was recently endorsed and accepted into an international association for its use of simulation in its curriculum, the college announced. The program received the Healthcare Simulation Standards Endo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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ABC-7 StormTrack: Hot weekend in the Borderland with a chance for isolated storms

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KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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New world No. 1 Elena Rybakina wins maiden US Open title in three-set thriller

By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Women’s No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina will have a lot to celebrate come Monday after defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women’s singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Rybakina not only won her first career title at Flu...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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Person ‘illegally entered’ Malibu property of Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff

(KTLA) -- Authorities were called to the Malibu home of former Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff’s property on Friday night, according to a spokesperson for the former vice president's team. "Last night, security personnel stopped an individual who ill...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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Motorcycle ride for suicide prevention awareness

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA took its first ever motorcycle ride to spread awareness about veteran suicide. The VA says this is a new way to reach vets by meeting them where they are because the riding community is a ...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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Who was ‘El Piturris,’ the Mexican influencer killed in Sonora?

By Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Years before he was killed in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora, the influencer José Luis Esparza Güicho came to be known as “El Piturris.” The nickname originated from one time during his childhood when Esparza’s father came home drunk, Lui...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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El Paso Community College students, staff, faculty remember 9/11

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Community College's (EPCC) Office of Intramural Sports hosted a 9/11 EPCC Freedom Walk on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Valle Verde campus. 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001, and Patriot Day occurs on Sept. 11 of each year...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

safety

Alaska teen rescued after boat capsizes, reportedly killing his brother and cousin

(KTLA) -- Rescuers traversed through the frigid cold waters of the Bering Sea to rescue a teen who survived after a boat capsized, reportedly killing the teen’s brother and cousin. The United States Coast Guard said in a preliminary statement that crews were alerted to an overdue...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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New Mexico reports drop in suicide rate but work remains

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health. The NMDOH said that is a sign increased education and prevention measures about the issue may be paying off. Data indic...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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Anthropic CEO calls for ‘pacing the frontier’ of AI race amid safety concerns

CNN By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — The race to develop artificial intelligence is in dire need of a slowdown, Anthropic’s chief executive said in an essay posted early Saturday. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models. Progress will still seem fast...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

parks

Spray parks to close, other parks, rec facilities to change hours

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents of upcoming seasonal closures and schedule changes that will be taking effect in the near future. From cooling off at a spray park to enjoying a Sunday drive along Scenic Drive or ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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6th Annual Mija Market brings lowriders, music and community together in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lowriders, live music, local vendors and family activities came together Saturday as Mija, Yes You Can hosted its sixth annual Mija Market, a free community event focused on celebrating El Paso while supporting women in the community. The family-friendly e...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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Students from El Paso HS, Bel Air join together to remember 9/11

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Students from rival high schools in different school districts came together in solidarity to remember and honor those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During a football game on Friday, Sept. 11, students from El Paso High School created ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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McConnell's return shines spotlight on older lawmakers

Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky.) expected return to the Senate next week is drawing attention again to the health of aging lawmakers. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized over the summer for nearly two months after falling at home and receiving treatment for pneumonia. He has since been...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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Mueren 16 personas en el incendio de un hogar para adultos mayores en Chile

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El incendio de un hogar para adultos mayores en la comuna chilena de Pitrufquén causó la muerte de 16 personas y derivó en la apertura de una investigación sobre qué originó el hecho, informó este sábado la Fiscalía de la región de La Araucanía...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

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Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin. The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

business

Cruz booed on ESPN's College Gameday while advocating for Senate college sports bill

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday morning to make the case for the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would regulate the big business of the industry. Cruz, who was in Austin ahead of the Longhorns' primetime showd...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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Anthropic CEO calls to 'slow the pace' of AI development amid safety concerns

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Saturday that artificial intelligence development must slow down to allow for the implementation of necessary risk prevention safeguards. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” Amodei wrote in a blog post. “Progr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026

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‘El Grito’ celebration in Downtown El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Downtown El Paso will be hosting ¡Vivamos México! Official Grito Celebration, a family-friendly celebration honoring the 216th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the El Paso Conven...

KVIA ABC-7Sep 12, 2026

business

New Rosecraft Obed Creek Bow Trapper releases soon

Tennessee-based knife company RoseCraft will release new versions of its Obed Creek Bow Trapper featuring 14C28N steel and jigged bone handles on Thursday, September 17....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Sep 12, 2026