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Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the "Reign of Terror," the weapon was used to kill thousands — including French nobles, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette....
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 68-year-old man is dead following a multi-vehicle crash in East El Paso last month, according to the El Paso Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 25. As KTSM previously reported, six people were hurt, including two seriously injured, after a crash involvi...
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Por Katie Doran, Elise Hammond y Patrick Svitek, CNN La senadora Darline Graham ganará la segunda vuelta republicana de la elección especial al Senado en Carolina del Sur, proyecta CNN. Graham reemplazará a su difunto hermano, el senador Lindsey Graham , en la papeleta de las ele...
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Por Holmes Lybrand, CNN Tres funcionarios del Servicio Secreto, entre ellos el director de comunicaciones del organismo, fueron puestos en licencia administrativa mientras se investiga una posible conducta indebida, según dijo a CNN una fuente familiarizada con la decisión. La na...
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Análisis de Zachary B. Wolf, CNN En una época en la que ninguna celebridad estadounidense parece inmune a las numerosas divisiones del país, Dolly Parton fue un ícono que trascendió géneros y se mantuvo neutral en las distintas guerras culturales sin dejar de decir lo que pensaba...
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas State Representative Gina Hinojosa will visit the University of Texas at El Paso Aug. 31, according to her campaign team. Rep. Hinojosa is running for Texas Governor against the incumbent Greg Abbott this November. The UTEP College Democrats Chapter...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- This year, the University of Texas at El Paso is making huge transitions across various departments, including its Athletics Department returning to the Mountain West Conference and the start-up of the region's first law school. UTEP President Heather Wil...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso culinary student was chosen to receive a $20,000 scholarship from US Foods. Genesis Jordan, from El Paso Community College, along with 19 other students, was announced as part of the 2026 class of US Foods Scholars, the largest class in the pro...
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The Misery Meter has been very busy with all this record heat. On Monday, the high was 102, tying the record of 102 set in 1993. Today the high reached 106, beating the old record of 104 set in 2002. Was today the hottest day of the year so far? No, that was July 31 [...]...
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(KVIA) -- Federal immigration officers released a San Diego Padres' staffer after Border Patrol arrested him at the El Paso International Airport last week. The Department of Homeland Security alleged 34-year-old Oswaldo Jose Pirela Dominguez, the team's minor league catching coo...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Locomotive FC is riding high on a four-game win streak and will look to secure six more points during a critical pair of home matches this week at Southwest University Park. The Locos are coming off a tight 1-0 road victory against Colorado Springs...
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Por Jackie Wattles, CNN SpaceX presentó el martes planes para construir un enorme puerto espacial de US$ 100.000 millones en Louisiana, desde donde la empresa prevé lanzar su gigantesco cohete Starship y ejecutar miles de lanzamientos al año. Se espera que la construcción del pue...
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A lot has changed since 1946, but one thing has stayed the same: the love of a local couple. Gordon and Eileen Bitely will celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary Tuesday....
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex. The New Mexico Department of Transportation said inspections are free and don't require an appointment. They will be first-come, fir...
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The senate race was the only statewide contest where the poll showed a Democrat in the lead. The poll found 21% of voters had no opinion in the races for Texas Attorney General....
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A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) crew broke the law when it skipped houses with Trump signs during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in 2024, according to an internal government watchdog....
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A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday. Oswaldo Pirela, who is from Venezuela and lives in Arizona, was back home with his family following his release on Mo...
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Burning Man is still on, but attendees are being encouraged to adjust their travel plans in light of the Hawk Fire burning near Reno.
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Por Pablo García Escorihuela, CNN en Español El fútbol moderno no solo se juega dentro de las canchas. Los clubes también forjan sus historias y rivalidades en las oficinas, más allá del resultado deportivo. Todo tiene un similitud a una serie de televisión: cargada de intriga, d...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A woman wanted on an active warrant for multiple counts of endangering a child has been arrested by the El Paso County Constable's Office for Precinct 3. The office announced that it arrested Marissa Collette Monsivais, 33, on a warrant with five felony c...
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Monday it will phase out its new Gold+ private airport screening program, opting instead to optimize its existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP)....
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Dolly Parton has made an impact with her music and philanthropy. For one El Paso radio station, an interview with the superstar served as a reminder of Parton's good character. Parton's family announced her death Tuesday. She was 80 years old. KLAQ Direct...
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Parents can track their teen’s trip and use safety features such as audio recording.
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By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX on Tuesday unveiled plans to construct a massive, $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, where the company plans to launch its gargantuan Starship rocket thousands of times per year. Construction of the spaceport is expected to begin by the end...
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Por Erick E. Beltran, CNN en Español El mundo del entretenimiento lamentó la muerte de Dolly Parton, luego de que la familia de la cantante informara de su fallecimiento a los 80 años. Distintas celebridades recurrieron a sus redes sociales para dedicarle algunas palabras y recor...
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) -- A fire burned around 80 junk vehicles in Juarez, according to the city. In a news release, the city of Juarez said a fire burned at a junkyard off Casas Grandes highway at the intersection with De las Alturas. The junkyard is also known as "El Forc...
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A Wyoming woman pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on August 24 for the fatal shooting of her 11-month-old son during a child custody dispute in New Mexico....
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Por Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español Las autoridades de Estados Unidos y Canadá hicieron un llamado a sus ciudadanos para que eviten asistir a edificios de gobierno en Mexicali, en el estado mexicano de Baja California —ubicado en la frontera con EE.UU.— y a buscar refugio en caso de...
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The Imagination Library will continue sending books to eligible children in Parton's absence, a spokesperson for the Dollywood Company confirmed.
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By Katie Kindelan Music legend Dolly Parton shared an update on her health just days before her death at age 80. Parton's death was announced by her nephew via video on Tuesday. No cause of death was provided. Just days before, on Aug. 21, Parton shared a statement with People sa...
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In a strange twist of fate, the next tropical storm to form in this year is expected to share a first name with beloved country music singer Dolly Parton....
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- College-bound high schoolers in El Paso have an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them. Thursday, the Ysleta Independent School District will host a college fair for students in and out of the district. According to a news re...
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El Paso Independent School District has launched an initiative requiring approximately 255 salaried central office employees, including Superintendent Brian Lusk, to serve as substitute teachers during the 2026-2027 school year to support campuses and reduce costs....
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Idalia De La Torre, who is facing a charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence involving a human corpse after a body was discovered inside a garage at an El Paso home, made a court appearance Tuesday, August 25. De La Torre’s bond was reduce...
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By Gina Park, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’re starting with some sad news today: Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died. She was 80 . Family...
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Por Devan Cole y Sunlen Serfaty, CNN El Kennedy Center podría tener que ser demolido y reemplazado por un espacio de espectáculos al aire libre si su edificio actual no puede someterse a amplias renovaciones, dijeron el lunes los abogados del recinto en documentos judiciales. Al ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Gabriel Ramirez, the man accused of killing his 79-year-old aunt and 24-year-old girlfriend during the Christmas holiday in 2022, was called to the stand to give his version of events to jurors on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The state rested its case after seven da...
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Por Laura Paddison, CNN La semana pasada, el Gobierno de Trump anunció importantes recortes a la cantidad de agua que Arizona, California y Nevada pueden extraer del río Colorado, afectado por la sequía. Esta semana, Nevada presentó una demanda en la que calificó el plan de “fund...
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Auto burglaries in Las Cruces fell by 39 percent through July 2026, though police warned that the city remains on pace to exceed 500 incidents for the year....
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) -- A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault, according to the Horizon City Police Department. According to an arrest affidavit ABC-7 obtained, Jonathan Ontiveros allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on Aug. 17. Documents said Ontiveros met...
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC-7) — The heat remains the main weather story across the Borderland as a strong area of high pressure stays parked over the Southwest. For El Paso, that means another day of near-record to record heat , with afternoon temperatures climbing into the triple digit...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The public will have an early look at El Paso Community College’s proposed tax rate increase during the Board of Trustees’ upcoming meeting and another opportunity to voice concerns during a later hearing. EPCC plans on using $7.7 million in additional rev...
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Common expenses tied to raising a child — including child care, food, medical care, housing and other necessities — can total tens of thousands of dollars annually. While costs are high across major metro areas, the burden varies sharply by location, with families in some places ...
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Ready for a new ride? If you’ve weighed the cost of fixing your car versus upgrading and decided you’re looking to sell your car, you could use some help to do everything from figuring out its value to closing the sale . CarMax compiled this step-by-step guide to selling your car...
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Not all hours of sunlight carry equal risk. The angle of the sun relative to Earth’s surface determines how much atmosphere UV rays must travel through before reaching the skin. Early morning and late afternoon sun travel a longer path through the atmosphere, with more atmospheri...
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Whether you’re building an emergency fund, saving for a home, paying down debt, or investing for retirement, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can affect all of these life moments, though not always in the same way. For example, a higher rate might work in your favor if you...
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Leaving a job can result in a cascade of unanticipated outcomes. Whether you’re retiring after decades or facing an unexpected layoff, the shift can bring a mix of uncertainty, stress, and even grief. It can also affect nearly every aspect of your financial life, from your income...
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By Jack Brook / Associated Press/Report for America The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier was deported Monday to her native Honduras, according to her family and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent ...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating a stabbing in Northeast El Paso. According to a notification sent out by EPPD, the incident occurred at 4980 Sean Haggerty Drive. We will update this article as we learn more....
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Police are investigating a stabbing in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to the El Paso Police Department. It happened at 4980 Sean Haggerty Drive, police said. That's near the intersection with Gateway Boulevard. ABC-7 is going to the scene to learn m...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A community meeting on the Marathon Refinery has been scheduled for this week. Earlier this month, the refinery in South-Central El Paso leaked thousands of pounds of contaminants into the atmosphere over several days. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Fire Department (EPFD) partnered up to make a furry appearance in an upcoming calendar to raise money for the animal shelter. All money raised will go straight to Animal Services to provide services and items for the...
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two men were allegedly shooting at each other after a drug sale attempt in Las Cruces went south, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. As KTSM previously reported, officers with the Las Cruces Police Department were dispatched on Friday. ...
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Fans and celebrities alike are sending their condolences after the family of Dolly Parton took to social media to announce the superstar's death on Tuesday, Aug. 25....
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Trump wrote that American flags across the country will remain at half-staff for a week beginning Tuesday evening.
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The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission found no violations at the Hope and Anchor bar following an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run crash involving 19-year-old Ambar Chavira, whose plea hearing is scheduled for Oct. 15....
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Por Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN en Español Con la imagen de una “batiseñal” que llama al héroe al rescate, el funcionario estadounidense que se convirtió en la cara visible de las cancelaciones de visados como un arma política se apropia y celebra el apodo que se fue ganando en las rede...
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Following the announcement of Dolly Parton's death on Tuesday, a retrospective highlights her extensive collection of awards across music, film, television, and philanthropy throughout her legendary career....
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Get your home ready for fall with these discounted home items from the popular retailer!
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By Devan Cole, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The Kennedy Center may need to be demolished and replaced with an open-air performance space if its current building cannot undergo extensive renovations, lawyers for the venue said in court papers on Monday. Citing efforts by President ...
