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The federal debt reached $40 trillion as the government adds red ink at a rapid rate. That's leading nervous investors to demand higher interest rates — pushing up borrowing costs for everyone else.
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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. -
FYI+ is organizing Raices y Ritmos (Roots & Rhythms) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, August 15 at 414 Saint Anthony Street in Anthony to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of New Mexico's southern border communities. -
Commissioners unanimously approved a community commission that will monitor Project Jupiter by bringing in subject matter experts and representatives to answer questions. -
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story, joined by representatives from the New Mexico State Police and the New Mexico State University police departments, shared the final stats for Operation Not in Vain. -
Dr. Joshua Levinger talks with KC Counts about the prevalence of sleep apnea, its harms and treatments.
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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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Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy. -
Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment. -
The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English Channel breezes and the sound of seagulls screeching through the cobbled streets. -
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement. -
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
August 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
August 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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