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Fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts: Report
About one in 10 Americans — now live in a different district than they did during the 2024 election cycle.
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La idea de que “una vez alcohólico, siempre alcohólico” está obsoleta. Esta es la razón
Por Kristen Rogers, CNN La reciente revelación de Brad Pitt de que volvió a beber de forma “más moderada” —tras siete años de sobriedad después de una etapa de consumo excesivo— suscitó un fuerte rechazo. Más allá del comportamiento del actor en el pasado, la controversia princip...
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Many women report being ‘dismissed’ by doctors. The problems extend far beyond the exam room
By Amanda Schupak, CNN (CNN) — One-third of women in the United States have struggled to get doctors to take their symptoms seriously, according to a new survey. And of those women, more than half said their health issues have affected their work and homelives. Many Americans hav...
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UTEP, EPCC enrollment grows; county breaks ground on $27 million medical examiner facility
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. UTEP Breaks Admission Record; EPCC Sees 4% Enrollment Bump A record 27,368 students enrolled at the University of Texas...
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Possible measles exposure reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The notice comes after the state reported two recent measles-related deaths, bringing its total this year to four.
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County Judge Candidate Minerva Torres Shelton Responds to Incumbent Ricardo Samaniego’s Health and Travel Reports
EL PASO, Tx., September 18, 2026: In the upcoming November 3rd elections, incumbent Democrat County Judge Ricardo Samaniego faces Republican challenger Minerva Torres Shelton. Samaniego first assumed office on January […] The post County Judge Candidate Minerva Torres Shelton Res...
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Miley Cyrus opens up about her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton
By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Miley Cyrus has revealed what she and her godmother, the late singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, spoke about in their final conversation. Speaking to DJ and producer Zane Lowe on his Apple Music show in an episode released Thursday, Cyrus became emotio...
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Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The Kremlin has moved to seize the Russian assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan amid a broader nationalization drive that has seen a surge in government takeovers of private companies. Auchan and Nestlé are “European companies from unfrie...
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‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women. The latest body was found Thursday morning in ...
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Generación SOS: por qué cada vez más jóvenes son rescatados en las montañas
Por Maya Baylis y Jack Bantock, CNN Un vistazo a las publicaciones en redes sociales de Pepper Steps revela todas las características típicas de una influencer de la Generación Z. Sin embargo, en lugar de mostrar rutinas de maquillaje o de cuidado de la piel, los videos de esta j...
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ABC-7 First Alert: Another stormy evening!
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Quién es María Elvira Salazar, la republicana que advierte a Trump que los hispanos “hoy se sienten traicionados”
Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español “Señor presidente, sus políticas migratorias han ido demasiado lejos”. La frase no es de alguna figura del Partido Demócrata ni de algún crítico de Donald Trump, sino de la representante republicana María Elvira Salazar, quien este jueves captó...
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Patrick Clancy says he leans on his children for support: ‘I talk to them’
Patrick Clancy's testimony led to online speculation and conspiracies that he had a role in his children's deaths.
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‘Was this all a charade?’: A photographer’s strange day with Elizabeth Holmes
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — When Benjamin Rasmussen arrived at Theranos’ headquarters in Palo Alto, California, to photograph Elizabeth Holmes in 2015, he wasn’t anticipating an unusual day. He was on assignment for Bloomberg Businessweek, for a cover story that was Holmes’ op...
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Driver who slammed into LA Metro bus was impaired by drugs, faces murder charges: DA
Second-degree murder charges have been filed against the driver accused of slamming her car into a Metro bus in Chatsworth on Tuesday, killing two people, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday....
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Warren Buffett deja el cargo de presidente de Berkshire Hathaway
Por Chris Isidore, CNN Warren Buffett, quien concluyó a finales del año pasado su mandato de décadas como director ejecutivo (CEO) de Berkshire Hathaway, deja ahora el puesto de presidente de la junta directiva que ocupaba desde 1970. Buffett, de 96 años, permanecerá en la junta ...
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US troops need to prepare for combat around the moon: Joint Chiefs chair
President Trump’s top military adviser spoke of fighting in space a few days after Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealed the U.S. had launched a weapon into orbit to protect American troops....
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Warren Buffett leaving post as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after over 50 years
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcome their second baby
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child, a year after adopting their first baby . The couple shared an image of baby hands holding onto theirs in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, with the caption, “hi litt...
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¿Por qué la nueva norma de Trump para los solicitantes de la “green card” está generando controversia?
Por Tami Luhby, CNN Una nueva norma de la administración Trump, que se espera dificulte la obtención de la tarjeta de residencia permanente para muchos inmigrantes legales que reciben o se considera que probablemente necesiten asistencia pública, entra en vigor este viernes, incl...
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Uncrustables is a $1 billion brand. Now everyone wants in
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — One of America’s oldest sandwiches is the newest battleground in the freezer aisle. The humble peanut butter and jelly has been a staple in kitchens for decades, beloved by parents looking to fix a quick meal for their kids. Then the crust...
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How is Chris Brown still this popular?
By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — On Saturday, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, onstage at AT&T Stadium in skinny jeans and a tie-up crop top, told the crowd around her, “Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level!” Inside the building, it was an uncontroversial, if...
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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Warren Buffett, who ended his decades-long tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of last year, is giving up the chairman post he has held since 1970. Buffett, 96, will remain on the board to serve as chairman emeritus. His son Howard, a boar...
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Pentagon issues new guidance for testosterone testing after rescinding previous one
The Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month....
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El Congreso lleva años sin regular la IA, y hay pocos indicios de que eso vaya a cambiar
Por Annie Grayer, CNN En diciembre de 2024, un grupo de trabajo bipartidista del Congreso que estudiaba los posibles peligros de la inteligencia artificial emitió 85 recomendaciones sobre cómo los legisladores podrían abordar el tema. El representante republicano Jay Obernolte, u...
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Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 18 de septiembre
Por CNN en Español La Fed espera no haber cometido un error garrafal al subir las tasas. La Casa Blanca retira la postulación de su candidato a director de ICE. El delicado equilibrio de María Corina Machado. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad. Sus...
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Why Trump’s new rule for green card applicants is sparking controversy
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A new Trump administration rule that is expected to make it harder for many legal immigrants to obtain green cards if they receive or are deemed likely to need public assistance went into effect Friday – even as lawsuits seeking to halt it wind their wa...
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‘Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic’ is outdated. Here’s why
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Brad Pitt’s recent revelation that he’s drinking again in “a more restrained manner,” after seven years of sobriety following heavy drinking , sparked intense pushback. The actor’s past behavior aside, the larger controversy was in challenging the l...
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Informe de la ONU concluye que ataque mortal de EE.UU. contra escuela en Irán podría haber constituido un crimen de guerra
Por Jessie Yeung, CNN Dos ataques mortales estadounidenses contra Irán durante el inicio de la guerra, incluido uno que alcanzó una escuela primaria, podrían haber sido crímenes de guerra, concluyó una investigación de las Naciones Unidas en un nuevo informe . Según funcionarios ...
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Generation SOS: Why young people are increasingly being rescued from mountains
By Maya Baylis and Jack Bantock, CNN (CNN) — A stroll through Pepper Steps’ social media posts reveals all the hallmarks of a quintessential Gen Z influencer. But rather than showing makeup or skincare routines, this 27-year-old’s “Get Ready With Me” walkthroughs explore how to p...
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Australia’s new visa rules will force backpackers to join a lottery to stay longer
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — French backpacker Zoe has been waiting tables for months. By doing so, she’s trying to earn the right to stay in Australia for a third year, which she hoped would give her the ability to relax and see more of the country. But un...
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US population trends by state: Winners and losers in 2026
The U.S. population continues to grow, but that growth has slowed dramatically, with the year-over-year increase now below 1%. Some areas feel this shift more acutely than others, and a few states are experiencing population declines. A growing population can increase labor avail...
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How money matters can affect your relationship
There aren’t many taboos left in modern society, but here’s a big one: The delicate relationship between love and money. Mixing romance with financial considerations can seem cynical or crass to some but new research reveals money can very much shape your partnership prospects – ...
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3 costly mistakes sellers make when their home isn’t selling
Home sellers across the country are facing more price-sensitive buyers. Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler recently said that about 42% of homes on the market were taking a price cut. And in June, homes sold below asking price in 38 of the 50 largest U.S. housing markets, CNBC reported ...
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Grocery stores are a free-market success story
Food prices are a political flashpoint. In America’s most recent presidential election, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris promised to ban “price gouging” on groceries, while Republican nominee Donald Trump said he would reduce prices by fixing supply chain issues. More recently, a...
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Is your tap water safe? What regulations do and don’t tell you
Many people pay close attention to what they eat, how they sleep and how often they exercise as part of a more intentional approach to wellness. The quality of the water they drink, however, often escapes the same consideration. In a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted b...
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Using credit cards to pay rent: What new survey data shows
Housing is typically thought of as a fixed, non-negotiable bill, the one expense that gets paid before anything else. New survey data suggests that for a meaningful share of Americans, it isn’t being paid outright at all. It’s being financed. In a 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults...
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Why do I sweat more than others in hot weather?
Sweating in hot weather can feel like a never-ending battle. You’re outside, the sun is blazing, and suddenly, it feels like you’re melting faster than an ice cream cone on a summer day. But why does it feel like you sweat more than your mates when the temperature rises? AXE , th...
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How sleep, stress, and your skin are connected
Everyone wants healthier skin, and plenty of people will spend years trying new products to get it, but topical skin care only influences part of what shows up on the face. The rest comes down to what the body is doing each day, starting with the hours spent asleep. Attention to ...
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Weight loss can weaken your bones. Here’s how to keep them strong.
Weight loss can improve your health in many ways. But it can also come with some drawbacks, like bone loss. Losing too much bone can make your bones weaker and raise your risk of fractures. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help protect your bones during weigh...
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36 vs. 84 month auto loans: What are the trade-offs?
How long you finance a car makes a big difference in not just how much you pay every month, but also how much it costs you over the life of the loan. Longer loan terms have become increasingly common as drivers try to keep monthly payments manageable. Caribou explains how to weig...
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How a contested statistical model fueled doubts about the 2024 election
In April 2025, the Election Truth Alliance was a three-month-old Nevada nonprofit with a growing audience in anti-Trump online spaces and a claim that something about the 2024 presidential election did not add up. The group had released an analysis of the results in Pennsylvania ...
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Startup and small business trends across the US in 2026
In an ever-changing world, more Americans are opting out of the challenging job market and transitioning into the driver’s seat in their careers. Many have chosen to control their success by being their own boss, and an increasing number filed business applications in 2026, as Th...
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5 reasons why auto repair shops should invest in digital marketing
Build it, and they will come doesn’t always hold true for businesses, especially small businesses like auto repair shops. You can hire the best techs, purchase the best equipment money can buy, keep your repair shop clean and organized, and still, when it comes to getting those c...
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User-friendly CRMs are giving small businesses their training time back. Here’s how to use it.
Investing in a leading user-friendly CRM should see your sales and marketing teams save most (if not all) the hours they would have dedicated to training. The trick is to use the time saved to your advantage. But what does “user-friendly” really mean? A user-friendly CRM is a cus...
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How the $40,000 SALT expansion creates high-tax winners and income traps
When federal lawmakers enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—officially titled H.R.1 in the 119th Congress—they reshaped American homeownership tax policy. By raising the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap from its longstanding $10,000 ceiling to $40,000 in 2025, a...
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Why youth sports fields are struggling to stay playable
Children who play sports are used to competing, but the fight is supposed to be over the ball—not the field on which teams play. Yet, around the country, athletic field access is becoming increasingly scarce, as nonprofit and municipal recreation centers face staffing shortages a...
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Why September is a good time for a fireplace upgrade
As summer winds down, cooler evenings and familiar routines make your home feel especially inviting. September is the perfect time to think about how your space can feel warmer and more comfortable as the seasons change, including considering upgrading your fireplace. Whether you...
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Bouillon vs. broth vs. stock: What are the key differences?
If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen holding a carton of broth in one hand and a jar of bouillon in the other, wondering if it really matters which one you use, you’re not alone. They all add savory depth. They all build soups, sauces, and grains. But they are not the same thing,...
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What are postbiotics? An important factor in gut health
You’ve probably heard of prebiotics and probiotics —two key components of the digestive system. Postbiotics, on the other hand, don’t get nearly the same level of attention when it comes to gut health support: Many people haven’t even heard of postbiotics, much less considered in...
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More than a mess: Research finds disorganized homes increase stress
Feeling anxious and can’t figure out why? It might be that mess in the living room. “As clutter increases, so do stress and anxiety,” Jillian Amodio, a licensed master social worker, therapist and founder of Moms for Mental Health, explains to Closets by Design , a custom closet ...
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What’s driving the push for faster home renovations in 2026?
The global home renovation market was valued at $2.05 trillion in 2025 , reflecting the scale of an industry that sits at the intersection of real estate, construction, and consumer spending. For homeowners and real estate investors alike, renovations can increase property values...
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One lawmaker had a plan to tackle AI. House GOP leaders said no
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — In December 2024, a bipartisan congressional task force studying the possible perils of artificial intelligence issued 85 recommendations for how lawmakers could act on the issue. GOP Rep. Jay Obernolte, a key figure on the task force, asked Republica...
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Trump admin approves sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Here’s why it’s controversial
By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has approved a potential multi-billion-dollar sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that would bolster the Gulf ally’s military, even as it threatens to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. The U...
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El revelador error de J. D. Vance al decir “dennos otra oportunidad”
Análisis por Aaron Blake, CNN Esta semana, el vicepresidente J. D. Vance pidió a los votantes “otra oportunidad”, algo que es decididamente contrario al mensaje del presidente Donald Trump para las elecciones de mitad de mandato, antes de parecer retractarse. “Dennos otra oportun...
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Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Two deadly US strikes on Iran during the opening salvo of the war, including one that hit an elementary school, may have been war crimes, a United Nations fact-finding mission concluded in a new report . The report by the independent investigators als...