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There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
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Project Jupiter construction continues despite growing public concern. Four state senators hosted a legislative listening session to hear from residents and prepare for their 2027 legislative session. -
A look back at the week's top stories and interviews from KRWG Public Media including another contentious BOCC meeting, an update on Operation Not in Vain from LCPD, and more. -
Bob Moore, El Paso Matters President and CEO, covers top stories each week. -
Nearly a year after The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County moved away from their contract with American Medical Response KRWG multimedia reporter Noah Raess spoke with Doña Ana Fire Chief to learn how the transition has gone. -
Para motorist Thomas Bird recently completed flights over the Project Jupiter site and the Elephant Butte reservoir and showcased what he saw with some photos. KRWG multimedia reporter Noah Raess spoke with him to learn more.
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Outgoing U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-TX, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking Mullin to stop the work and meet with local elected officials and residents of the region. -
The yearly Perseid meteor shower is active until Aug. 24. -
Federal court wins by prediction platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi allow new gambling options — including parlays on wildfires — even as experts warned they could trigger arson. -
Thomas Begay, one of the last two living Code Talkers, made the long trip from his home on the Navajo Nation to the Arizona State Capitol for the event.
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Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy. -
The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month. -
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military. -
The 1,200 deportees will include Africans as well as nationals from North America, South America and the Caribbean, with the first batch of 20 expected on Thursday.
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