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El Paso city rep candidate Arturo Alluin spent campaign funds on clothes, his own restaurants
El Paso City Council candidate Arturo Alluin spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds on clothing and restaurants, according to his campaign finance report filed July 16, raising legal and ethical questions about the expenditures. Alluin is running to represent District 8, which includes Down...
Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outbursts
By Sarah Ferris, Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — In the insular world of Maine politics, it’s known as the “water bottle incident.” The moment happened some five years ago when then-state Senate president Troy Jackson clashed with fellow Democrats during a private meeting inside the state capitol. Ja...
El Paso intervenes in El Paso Electric data center rate case
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso City Council has authorized the City Attorney’s Office to intervene in a new regulatory proceeding involving proposed changes to El Paso Electric’s Economic Development Rate for data centers. The action allows the City to intervene in the case, retain outside ...
NTSB cites ‘loss of control’ in deadly plane crash that killed Las Cruces pilot
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a final investigation report about a deadly plane that killed a Las Cruces man two years ago. It happened during a training session at the Dona Ana County International Jetport. June 2024, a plane crashed on...
Rain, cooler temps leads to Gila NF ending fire restrictions
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions as of Monday, July 20. Gila National Forest officials cited recent rainstorms and cooler temperatures. They have also reduced the fire danger level of the forest to "moderate." Fire restrictions are implemented to r...
7 cases of cyclosporiasis causing explosive diarrhea being investigated in El Paso
The El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal parasitic illness that causes explosive diarrhea, city officials said in a news release Monday. While the cases meet the reporting criteria as either probable or confirmed, a common sou...
Comienza una nueva ronda de negociaciones bilaterales para el T-MEC: esto está en juego para México
Por Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN en Español México y Estados Unidos vuelven esta semana a la mesa de negociación para una nueva ronda de conversaciones sobre el Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC), en un momento decisivo para definir el futuro de uno de los acuerdos comerciales más imp...
China doesn’t need the World Cup. It has the ‘Village Super League’
By Simone McCarthy and Fred He, CNN Fuping county, China (CNN) — Soccer players in red jerseys jump up and down, spraying their cheering teammates with champagne, as confetti and streamers cascade around them and crowds capture the jubilation on their phones. This isn’t Spain’s World Cup victory,...
In-N-Out Burger is growing, but one region remains off limits
For devoted fans of In-N-Out, guessing where the iconic Southern California-based chain plans to open next is practically a sport.
UTEP Executive VP, Chief of Staff on next steps to establish region's first law school
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is continuing to take the initial steps to establish the region's first law school. UTEP is currently working to secure philanthropic and business commitments from the El Paso community to start a law school. So far, the universit...
Family seeks justice one year after fatal El Paso hit-and-run
The family of Maria Lopez continues to seek justice one year after she was killed in a hit-and-run accident in El Paso, as suspect Melanie Christine Cuellar remains at large.
Los nuevos aranceles del 50 % de Trump a Canadá corren el riesgo de encender una nueva guerra comercial
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN El presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump anunció el lunes varios aranceles contra Canadá, en una amenaza que reaviva una batalla comercial con uno de los aliados más cercanos de Estados Unidos y uno de sus principales socios económicos. Los aranceles del 50 % sobre ciertos...
Exclusive: Roza Gilles was an 18-year-old model when Jeffrey Epstein first abused her — while he was serving jail time
By MJ Lee, Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — The first day Roza Gilles showed up for her new job at a high-rise office building in downtown Palm Beach in the summer of 2009, a woman was massaging Jeffrey Epstein’s feet. Gilles, 18 at the time, had recently come to the US to pursue her career as a mode...
TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
By Alexandra Skores, Tami Luhby, CNN Washington (CNN) — Tampa International Airport will privatize most Transportation Security Administration operations, just months after President Donald Trump unveiled a 2027 budget proposal that called for handing more airport security over to private compani...
El Paso health officials investigate seven cyclosporiasis cases
The El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, though no common source of exposure has been identified.
No solo Taco Bell: brote de parásito vinculado a la lechuga reduce el consumo en restaurantes
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Los estadounidenses han reducido el consumo en cadenas de comida con menús cargados de lechuga a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones por el brote de cyclospora. La semana pasada, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) y los Centros para el Control y la ...
New York school district to deploy humanoid robot teacher this fall
The rural district on the Seneca Nation reservation will be among the first to place a humanoid robot in a classroom.
El Paso Department of Public Health reports 7 cyclosporiasis cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the city said Monday. The city said no common source of exposure has been identified, and there's no evidence linking the cases to a single event, location or food sou...
EE.UU. describe a Cuba como una “amenaza” mientras presiona a La Habana por reformas
Por EFE El Gobierno de Estados Unidos publicó este lunes un extenso informe en el que describe a Cuba como una “amenaza” para su seguridad nacional, mientras la Casa Blanca presiona a La Habana para que emprenda reformas políticas y económicas en la isla. En el documento de 100 páginas, titulado ...
Flash flood warning issued for El Paso, Southern New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The National Weather Service El Paso branch has issued a flash flood warning for the Sun City and Southern New Mexico on Monday, July 20. The warning was issued shortly after 4 p.m. as the Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain across El Paso, Santa Teresa a...
El Paso adopts tougher rules for future data center developments
If an artificial intelligence data center wants to come to the city of El Paso, the policies are now clear: No more tax breaks or subsidies, and much more public oversight over any potential data center developments going forward. The El Paso City Council on Monday unanimously approved a so-calle...
Moises Rodriguez aims to represent El Paso as an Olympian boxer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han's rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and other boxers are starting to rise. Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. He's been one of th...
Trump slaps additional 50 percent tariffs on Canada
President Trump slapped an additional 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian goods in response to what the administration said were “discriminatory” trade measures from Canada on Monday.
Trump slaps additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods
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2 Mexican nationals get nearly 4 years in fatal smuggling attempt
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two Mexican nationals were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a woman who was left behind in the New Mexico desert, the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico said. Gustavo Joachin-Hernandez, 37, and Isr...
El Paso County to accept bids for Ascencion Roadway Reconstruction Project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County said it's accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. Monday, the county said the project will rebuild a busy roadway in Far East El Paso and improve connectivity between Horizon City and Montana Vist...
El Paso County seeks bids for Ascension Roadway Project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County announced it is now accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. According to county officials, the infrastructure initiative will completely rebuild a roadway in Far East El Paso to increase safety mea...
National success continues for Eastwood wrestler Hailey Delgado
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Eastwood High School wrestling standout Hailey Delgado continues to add her growing list of accolades. The 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals brought together many of the nation's top high school wrestlers for one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments. Wrestler...
White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One — but he plans to keep flying it domestically
By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The White House is working to quickly upgrade the Qatari-donated jet that has newly started serving as Air Force One, a development that comes after administration officials internally discussed the need for President Donald Trump to ...
El Paso Council approves faster response to utility hikes
The El Paso City Council approved a measure allowing the City Attorney's Office to intervene more quickly in utility proceedings to protect residents and businesses from unnecessary electricity and natural gas costs.
US military slow to disclose Iran war injuries with officials citing security needs
By Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon has been slow to disclose injuries to US troops during the ongoing war with Iran, avoiding publicly confirming the fallout from Iranian attacks and mostly reserving totals to a military website that lags events by several days or even weeks with officials...
Army veteran accused of throwing incendiary device at NYC federal building carried anti-ICE material, FBI says
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El Paso police investigate woman’s unattended death in Segundo Barrio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department's Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of E 9th Avenue in S...
UTEP men’s golf signs Swedish standout Viggo Olsson Mork
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- UTEP men's golf continues to strengthen the roster for its first season in the Mountain West, adding three newcomers highlighted by Swedish stand out Viggo Olsson Mork. Olson Mork, who will begin competing this fall with five years of eligibility, arrives from Stockholm S...
Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping tariffs against Canada, threatening to reignite a trade battle with one of America’s closest allies and top economic partners. The 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, including electrical equipment and machi...
Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Americans are making fewer visits to food chains with lettuce-heavy menus as concerns mount over the cyclospora outbreak. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked lettuce served at some Taco Bell resta...
How Mexico’s ‘El Mayo’ went from feared cartel boss to life imprisonment in the US
By Sol Amaya, Mauricio Torres, Maria Santana, CNN (CNN) — Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced to life in prison in the United States on Monday, ending one of the most significant cartel prosecutions since the conviction of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán . The co-founder of the ...
Cyclosporiasis vs. other food poisoning: How to spot the difference
Well over 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across America. Its source is still unknown.
El Paso CBP officer indicted for false report on excessive force
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from El Paso made his appearance in federal court Friday, July 17, after he was indicted and arrested for charges related to alleged false reporting of excessive use of force. Court documents revealed that while 52-year-old Jesu...
Summer of disasters, new American dream, little booze bottles: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Welcome to 5 Things PM! When it comes to the future of booze, think small — literally. Little bottles of alcohol are becoming a big business . Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1⃣ Harsh reality This summer proves we don’t have to wait...