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ABC-7 Storm Track Weather: Storm Chances Return Before a Drier Midweek
The Borderland will see a mix of heat and monsoon moisture this week, with the best chances for showers and thunderstorms shifting around the region. While western areas remain favored for storms tonight, much of the lowlands will turn drier for the middle of the week before mois...
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Parents arrested after 'small child' found walking alone
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Parents of a 2-year-old and a 10-month-old were arrested after allegedly leaving them unattended while consuming alcohol at a gathering down the street. Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 13800 block of Margaret Ponce Avenue...
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FTC sues Amazon for allegedly overcharging advertisers on its platform
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company. The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million advertisers p...
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El Paso Animal Services marks final day of 'Clear the Shelters'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Animal Services is making one final push Monday, Aug. 31, as "Clear the Shelters" comes to an end, with nearly 900 pets still waiting for homes. The shelter says 901 pets have been adopted this month, bringing the city close to 10,000 adoptions ove...
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Exclusiva: El DHS planea intensificar investigaciones sobre fraude electoral a partir del martes
Por Priscilla Alvarez, Tierney Sneed y Gabe Cohen, CNN El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) planea intensificar a partir del martes sus esfuerzos para investigar el fraude electoral en determinados estados, según directrices federales internas rev...
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Los republicanos le piden a la Corte Suprema que les permita emitir anuncios de televisión por menos dinero
Por John Fritze, CNN Grupos de campaña republicanos, respaldados por la administración de Trump, le solicitaron este lunes a la Corte Suprema que les permita comprar publicidad televisiva a precios reducidos, lo que representa otra apelación de emergencia ante el máximo tribunal ...
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Student arrested as viral 'Cat in the Hat' posts spread: What is the threat?
A 14-year-old Colorado high school student was arrested on Monday after allegedly posting the viral "Cat in the Hat" trend that is causing alarm nationwide....
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Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano canceled after backlash over past remarks
The Met's Galliano retrospective exhibition announcement received widespread backlash due to his past antisemitic and racist statements.
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George Santos se convierte en la primera persona vetada de por vida por Kalshi
Por Marshall Cohen y Patrick Svitek, CNN El mercado de predicciones Kalshi multó este lunes a la candidata republicana en una disputada contienda por un escaño en la Cámara de Representantes e impuso por primera vez una prohibición de por vida, contra el exrepresentante George Sa...
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Exclusive: DHS plans to launch voter fraud investigation surge Tuesday
By Priscilla Alvarez, Tierney Sneed, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is planning a surge in its efforts to investigate voter fraud in select states starting Tuesday, according to internal federal guidance reviewed by CNN. Homeland Security Secretary Ma...
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DEA makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances on an emergency basis
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The federal government is cracking down on some potent kratom-related compounds — two of which are currently sold in consumer products such as powders, chewable tablets and liquid shots at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores. The US Dep...
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Betty Crocker has cake handbags and they’re actually adorable
Betty Crocker released cake-themed purses that sold out instantly, but you can get all kinds of other food themed accessories.
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Know before you go: Karol G’s ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ at the Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso Special Events team is gearing up for a busy weekend as Karol G brings her highly anticipated show to El Paso on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday’s show is completely sold out, but limited tickets remain for Saturday night. Op...
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Amazon just dropped tons of new fashion finds for fall
Freshen up your fall wardrobe with these on-trend finds!
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US authorities crack down on birth tourism to protect taxpayers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Department of State established a specialized task force to target birth tourism schemes. It revoked more than 900 visas within its first few weeks of operation. Federal authorities are reviewing issued visas and travel records to identify noncit...
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En imágenes: los momentos inolvidables de Messi con la selección argentina
Por CNN Español Durante más de dos décadas, Lionel Messi construyó con la selección argentina una historia marcada por sueños, frustraciones y, finalmente, revancha. Desde su debut con la camiseta albiceleste hasta la conquista de los títulos que durante años le fueron esquivos, ...
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Juveniles arrested after allegedly fleeing police on e-bikes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Two juveniles were arrested after allegedly fleeing from Horizon City police on electric bicycles during separate pursuits that began with a reported attempted residential burglary, according to the Horizon City Police Department. It happened Sunday, Aug. ...
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Hackers leak sensitive data apparently stolen from Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A likely Russian-speaking cybercriminal gang on Monday leaked what appear to be sensitive law enforcement files it stole from the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives . The dumped files appear to include information...
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ICE to spend $2M on robot dogs for immigration crackdown
ICE says the robot dogs aren't attack dogs and are intended to improve officer safety.
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Longtime friend to Trump foe James Comey subpoenaed in new leak investigation
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A federal grand jury on Monday subpoenaed Daniel Richman, a longtime friend and adviser to James Comey, in a renewed probe into whether the former FBI Director improperly shared sensitive information with the media, according to a source familiar...
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D4vd pleads not guilty in Celeste Hernandez murder case; fires attorneys for public defender
Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges during an arraignment hearing Monday in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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George Santos becomes first person to get lifetime ban from Kalshi
By Marshall Cohen, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — The prediction market Kalshi on Monday fined the Republican nominee in a competitive House race and imposed its first-ever lifetime ban, against former Rep. George Santos, after insider trading investigations. The North Carolina cand...
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Alleged speeder tells police he wanted to see they'd pull him over after chase
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - An alleged speeder told Horizon City police "he wanted to see if officers were going to pull him over" after leading officers on a chase through a residential neighborhood, according to authorities. Carlos Almeralla III was arrested Friday, August 31, at n...
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Horizon City police arrest man on assault warrant
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Officers with the Horizon City Police Department arrested a man with an outstanding warrant during a domestic disturbance call. Nathaniel Jacob Gandara, 21, was placed under arrest after a records check revealed he had an outstanding warrant through the El...
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‘Furious’ and the rise of Epstein pop culture
By David Mack, CNN (CNN) — Viewers who tuned into Hulu’s “Furious” might be forgiven for experiencing a sense of déjà vu: A billionaire with the initials J.E. is revealed to have sexually abused teen girls trafficked to him by a close female accomplice. His crimes, long covered u...
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Trump says communities opposed to data centers want to be 'backwards and poor'
Americans’ opposition to data centers in their local communities has grown, based on recent polling.
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¿Qué posibles veredictos está deliberando el jurado del juicio de Lindsay Clancy?
Por Eric Levenson, CNN El jurado de Massachusetts del juicio por asesinato de Lindsay Clancy reanudó sus deliberaciones este lunes, y se encuentra debatiendo cuestiones relacionadas con la duda razonable, la responsabilidad penal y la enfermedad mental. Clancy, una exenfermera de...
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Kalshi bans Santos for life over bets on State of the Union attendance
He ultimately made more than $17,500.
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Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country
By Tim Lister, Victoria Butenko and Svitlana Vlasova CNN (CNN) — Ukraine is urgently trying to develop interceptors capable of countering a new generation of Russian jet-powered drones that have wreaked havoc across the country in recent months. Along with the Kremlin’s ballistic...
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Gina Hinojosa in El Paso to speak to locals on data centers, affordability
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa is in El Paso Monday ahead of the November election. She's running for Texas governor against the incumbent Republican Greg Abbott. Hinojosa will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on data centers. She is also sched...
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Gina Hinojosa brings campaign to El Paso with local events
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is bringing her campaign to El Paso with multiple events on Monday, Aug 31. The Democratic nominee for Texas Governor will host a press conference at 10 a.m. regarding data centers at the El Paso County Courthouse. Her second stop ...
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Paxton responds to Cornyn calling him 'lazy': 'They don't know my schedule'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Sunday pushed back on Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) calling him a “lazy” campaigner. “John Cornyn doesn’t know my schedule. He doesn’t know how many hours I’m putting in every day, 18 hours a day,” Paxton told host Jacqui Heinrich on Fox News...
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An increasingly nasty primary will decide whether an 80-year-old senator gets six more years
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN Arlington, Massachusetts (CNN) — The Boston Tea Party wasn’t really about the tea, and it certainly wasn’t about the Mohawks though those were the costumes the colonists wore as they dumped the boxes overboard. In Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary in...
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Randy Quaid blasts 'Days of Thunder' sequel, says Anne Hathaway isn't 'sexy' enough
Randy Quaid is catching flak for his recent remarks about the upcoming “Days of Thunder” sequel.
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Argentina's Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international play
He made his debut in 2005 at the age of 18 and appeared in a record six World Cup tournaments.
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Family welcomes set of 'mixed' triplets on dad's birthday
They weighed a combined 19 pounds at birth!
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Lionel Messi announces he is retiring from Argentina’s national team
By Kyle Feldscher, Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Argentine superstar Lionel Messi announced Monday that he is retiring from his country’s national team . “After the time that has passed since the final, and after giving it a lot of thought, I want to let everyone know that I am retirin...
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A hurricane could form near Southern California this week. Seriously.
Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the tropical disturbance developing in the Pacific.
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How Clint ISD holds strong reserves as other El Paso school districts struggle
The Clint Independent School District will maintain one of the highest savings among El Paso school districts after its board last week adopted a balanced budget for the current school year and for the third consecutive year approved the highest tax rate possible without triggeri...
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Republicans ask Supreme Court to let them air TV ads for less
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Republican campaign groups – supported by the Trump administration – asked the Supreme Court on Monday to let them purchase television advertising at discounted rates, handing the nation’s highest court another emergency appeal that could influence the...
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Lionel Messi anuncia su retiro de la selección argentina: “Me vacié, ya no tengo más para dar”
Por CNN Español Lionel Messi anunció este lunes su retiro de la selección argentina, después de más de dos décadas vistiendo la camiseta de la Albiceleste. El futbolista, de 39 años, reveló su decisión en una carta en la que explicó que llevaba tiempo reflexionando sobre el final...