McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who attempted to cross the border with three AK-47s pleaded guilty Thursday. Edgar Emanuel Reyes Balderrama, 32, of Mexico attempted to cross the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge in December. During a search, officers discovered three AK-47s hidden in his...
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C anada and the United States have frequently maintained that they have a special relationship, characterized by the world’s longest undefended international border, peaceful interaction, common values and a close defense partnership through NATO. Nevertheless, the two nations ar...
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H igher education must change. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor’s degrees, arguing that students deserve the chance to earn degrees in high-demand, high-wage fields in less ...
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a purported caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border. The video posted on Sunday shows Dawki...
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H ARLINGEN — Licensed Vocational Nurses, or LVNs, play a crucial role in many labs, doctors’ offices, and other medical settings. That’s why the Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing is concerned about the slow enrollment for the next class which begins in Ja...
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — There were times over the past year or so that Kyle Larson probably wondered whether he'd ever win a race again, let alone defend his NASCAR Cup Series title. He went 51 races without reaching victory lane, even though he always felt as though he was clos...
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Joking with his wife before the biggest single-day race in cycling, Brandon McNulty said it would take a miracle to become world champion. Well, “I guess, today, miracles happen,” McNulty said after becoming the first American to win the men’s road race at the world champonships ...
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I t is the time of remembrance, a time of hope, a time of mourning and grieving, awareness and outreach. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and professionals everywhere are using this month to prevent people from ending their lives throughout the year. “Suicide Prevention Mont...
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The New York Giants acquired quarterback J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick, adding another young player at the most important position in football less than a week after learning Jaxson Dart would be out for at least the rest of the regular seas...
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least three weeks after dislocating his right thumb on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s loss to Minnesota. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will start next week against the Green Bay Packers...
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground. “You guys know who I am, right?” James asked. Sure do. No introduction needed. LeBron James, the most famous basketball player in the world and...
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After being on opposite sides of an NBA Finals that ended just 3 1/2 months ago, New York guard Jalen Brunson and San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama found themselves with the exact same mindsets on Monday. As proof, consider the descriptions offered about their summer vacations...
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It won't take long for Major League Baseball to deliver on some spicy postseason storylines. The Wild Card Series begins Tuesday, featuring four best-of-three matchups that include the Boston Red Sox traveling to face their longtime nemesis, the New York Yankees. Also in the Amer...
