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Fort Bliss deployments to Afghanistan uncertain
A turning point has been reached in the decade-plus war in Afghanistan, which has taken a big toll on Fort Bliss over the years.
El Paso Times | 2 hours ago | comment? | recommend
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Afghan Taliban claim they killed 4 US troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution to ending the
El Paso Times | 3 hours, 1 minute ago | comment? | recommend
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El Paso ballpark price tag rises to $60.8 million
The controversial Downtown Triple-A ballpark has a new price tag of $60.8 million after the City Council on Tuesday approved increasing the design and construction contracts for the project.
El Paso Times | 3 hours, 11 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
El Paso Times | 3 hours, 11 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
SISD trustees OK raises, $384 million budget
Socorro Independent School District trustees on Tuesday approved a $384 million budget for the 2013-14 school year and a 2 percent pay raise for employees.
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UTEP gets fair grade for teacher education The University of Texas at El Paso's teacher education programs do only an adequate job or struggle to graduate teachers ready for the classroom, according to a report released Tuesday by a national teacher quality group that was sharply criticized by hig
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El Paso filmmakers focus on Asarco stacks Local filmmakers on Thursday will debut part one of a three-part documentary that chronicles the final years of the Asarco smelter smokestacks.
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Lebron James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6 MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
El Paso Times | 4 hours, 20 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
10 suspects arrested in Juárez extortion case
Chihuahua state investigators have arrested the alleged members of an extortion gang suspected of demanding weekly payments from more than 300 Juárez businesses during the past five years, officials said.
El Paso Times | 4 hours, 33 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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Jozy Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) - Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night.
El Paso Times | 5 hours, 57 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
El Paso Times | 5 hours, 57 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Drowning Prevention Coalition hosts The World's Largest Swim Lesson
The World's Largest Swim Lesson, trying to break the world record, was hosted by the Drowning Prevention Coalition Tuesday morning at Wet N' Wild Waterworld. The event was held in conjunction with other swim lessons across the country being held at the sa
El Paso Times | 6 hours, 15 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
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