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How Mexican cartels employ drones as tools to smuggle drugs and fight enemies

The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas has caused unease south of the U.S. border and put the spotlight on the use of drones by Mexican cartels

The Independent UK

Chaos and confusion in El Paso after airspace closed and quickly reopened

Officials in US border city say FAA decisions caused major disruption – and residents are still scrambling for answers

The Guardian - US

Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals

Closure of airspace draws attention to crime groups’ high-powered weapons – and may give Trump an excuse to attack

The Guardian - US

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El Paso airspace shutdown sparks D.C. blame game

The order alarmed residents of El Paso and blindsided local political leaders.

Axios

High-energy laser to attack Mexican cartel drones? What happened in US airspace during 8-hour El Paso shutdown

FAA announced a 10-day airspace shutdown around border city El Paso in Texas only to cancel it within hours after confirming that the threat was neutralized. The sudden closure of the airspace led to panic as local officials said they were not aware of anything. The sudden lifting of the…

The Times of India

‘Special security reasons’: Speculation builds over mysterious 10 day shutdown of El Paso airspace

Something weird is happening in the skies over El Paso!

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FAA reopens El Paso airspace after its abrupt closure

The unusual restriction was set to last 10 days.

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The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

The Independent UK

Jobs Up, Federal Workers Down

Plus: Shifting goalposts on immigration and jobs, Netanyahu visits D.C., everything is fine in El Paso after all, and more...

Reason

Customs and Border Protection used anti-drone laser before the FAA closed El Paso airspace: reports

The sudden closure, which was quickly reversed, fueled fear and speculation online

The Independent UK

The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Independent UK

'Crazy NOTAM': El Paso City Council member says local officials had no information about airspace closing, lifted within hours

As the Federal Aviation Administration announced the closure of the airspace of El Paso in Texas for the next 10 days without giving any reason, panic spread even among local leaders as they came out in public admitting that they were also clueless about the sudden development. El Paso City…

The Times of India

US officials lift 10-day closure of El Paso airspace after balloon mistaken for drone

FAA initially cited ‘security reasons’ for shutting off skies around Texas airport in area along border with Mexico

The Guardian - US

El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions

A source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.

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Texas: FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure imposed after Mexican cartel drone breach

The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of…

The Independent UK

FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport

The Texas Tribune

Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility

Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.

The Texas Tribune

After El Paso’s ME ruled migrant’s death a homicide, ICE sent the next body to an Army hospital

ICE bypassed the county medical examiner in favor of a military facility for the autopsy of a Nicaraguan man and won’t release a ruling to the public.

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Texas’ long love affair with wrestling could be getting serious

The sport’s been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.

The Texas Tribune

After a death at an El Paso ICE facility was ruled a homicide, will prosecutors pursue a criminal case?

Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesn’t have to defer to them.

The Independent UK

Nicaraguan man's death at troubled Texas detention camp was reported as a suicide, 911 records show

A 911 call shows that a Nicaraguan man who died at a Texas detention camp days after he was detained by immigration authorities in Minneapolis is suspected of dying by suicide

The Texas Tribune

El Paso’s plan to build natural gas power plant for massive data center kicks up opposition

Meta’s planned data center could be El Paso’s biggest electricity user. Some residents worry that a new power plant to run it would worsen air pollution and guzzle water.

The Guardian - US

Death of Cuban migrant in Texas facility officially classified as homicide

Autopsy report concluded Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died from ‘asphyxia due to neck and torso compression’

International Business Times UK

ICE Detainee Dies in El Paso Detention Facilities, What are the Living Conditions There?

Following the death of a third detainee in El Paso, scrutiny turns to a new tent facility at Fort Bliss. Critics fear extreme heat and secrecy will lead to further tragedy.

The Texas Tribune

Immigrant’s death in ICE custody ruled homicide by El Paso medical examiner

Immigration officials initially said the 55-year-old Cuban detainee died of “medical distress” but later changed the cause to suicide. The medical examiner ruled he was suffocated while being restrained.

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