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A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
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On Tuesday, Aug. 11, a legislative listening session regarding Project Jupiter will be held at 6 p.m. in the third-floor ballroom of the Corbett Center Student Union at NMSU. -
Bob Moore, El Paso Matters President and CEO, covers top stories each week. -
Diego Muñoz, PIO with the New Mexico State Parks Division, explains the hazards, some hidden, which present when lake levels drop to extreme lows. -
U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze talks about the importance of New Mexico Book Association gala in Santa Fe to raise funds to support books and authors in the state. -
The pop-up exhibition is curated by current and recently graduated NMSU students. Scott Brocato talked about the exhibit with UAM’s interim director, Jasmine Herrera, and UAM’s curatorial intern MJ Yurcic.
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, on July 7 as he was driving to a Houston construction job site. -
Stories of people surprised to find their homes inundated by rising rivers illustrate the challenges of trying to bolster early warning systems in a vast, rural area known as Flash Flood Alley. -
The National Interagency Fire Center has confirmed more than 2,100 fires since the beginning of July. -
The latest map from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows 30-foot wall segments would be built in two parts of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
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For years, doctors advised against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on? -
Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients. -
Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it hurts their own finances. -
Plus, if you know what "TMZ" stands for, you'll get at least on question right this week!
August 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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Colombia's new president reflects Latin America's right-wing shift
