CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Thursday afternoon following a federal judge’s order. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia’s release from ICE custody “immediately,” Thursday in a court filing, a significant development in the case concerning the Salvadoran man
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By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — White House officials abruptly postponed the final meeting of a Trump-created task force charged with shaping the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, roughly two hours before it was set to begin on Thursday, according to three sources familiar with the decision. Members of the FEMA Review Council,
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By Meghan Pryce, Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Accidents are bound to happen out in the wilderness. One hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park learned this the hard way when he was trapped for hours in a predicament that felt straight out of an old movie plot. Here’s what else
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Singer and “American Idol” alum David Archuleta will headline the 10th annual Cathedral City LGBT+ Days, slated for next year, it was announced today. “For our 10th anniversary, we knew we needed a headliner who not only possesses incredible talent but also embodies the spirit of resilience and authenticity,” Michael
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CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will. The 31-19 vote saw 21 Republicans
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By The Associated Press A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding. Carl Erik Rinsch, best known
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By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US Navy has submitted its recommendations on potential punishments, if any, for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video that reminded US troops they have a duty to refuse illegal orders, a Pentagon official told CNN on Thursday. Those recommendations have been submitted to the
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By Katelyn Polantz, Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is investigating whether people impersonated federal agents in mortgage fraud probes of prominent Democrats, a development that could complicate efforts to prosecute political enemies of President Donald Trump, people briefed on the matter told CNN. The new probe led by
Continue Reading By Mohammed al-Sawalhi, Tareq El-Helou, Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — Heavy rain and cold weather across the Gaza Strip have caused flooding and complicated an already difficult humanitarian situation for Palestinians, the overwhelming majority of whom live in tents and other temporary shelters after two years of war. In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the Abu Jazar
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Por Rodrigo Estrada, CNN en Español Ya es oficial: Javier “Chicharito” Hernández dejó de ser jugador de Chivas, club que milita en la Liga MX. El club lo anunció este jueves, a casi dos años desde su regreso, a través de sus redes sociales, poniendo fin a una segunda etapa que generó ilusión y un
Continue Reading Por Eric Levenson y Andi Babineau, CNN Tyler Robinson, el hombre de 22 años acusado de matar de un disparo al activista político conservador Charlie Kirk, compareció este jueves en un tribunal de Utah por primera vez en persona desde su arresto. Robinson llevaba una camisa azul clara, una corbata a rayas y pantalones caqui,
Continue Reading Por Mohammed al-Sawalhi, Tareq El-Helou y Zeena Saifi, CNN Las fuertes lluvias y el tiempo frío en Gaza han causado inundaciones y complicado una situación humanitaria ya difícil para los palestinos, la gran mayoría de los cuales vive en tiendas de campaña y otros refugios temporales tras dos años de un devastador asedio militar israelí.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A death sentence was handed down today for a Banning gang member involved in five killings — sometimes just for sport — over multiple years. During a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Matthew Perantoni affirmed the jury’s recommendation, imposing the death sentence on
Continue Reading Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español La Misión de determinación de hechos sobre Venezuela de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) señaló este jueves a la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana (GNB) como presunta responsable de violaciones a los derechos humanos y crímenes de lesa humanidad en el marco de protestas sociales registradas en el país
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CULVER CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A potentially life-saving initiative will see fentanyl test strips distributed to students and their families by the Culver City Unified School District in a pilot program approved this week, officials announced today. A unanimous decision was reached at Tuesday’s meeting of the CCUSD Board of Education to provide free, pocket-sized
Continue Reading Por Anabella González, CNN en Español El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, y el presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, mantuvieron una conversación telefónica la semana pasada, confirmó la Presidencia de Brasil a CNN. El llamado fue breve y en buenos términos, dijeron sobre la conversación entre ambos mandatarios. Hablaron de “la paz
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Defenseman Tyson Jugnauth has been one of the many bright spots for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in their fourth season as a franchise. “Tyson’s your prototypical puck-moving offensive defenseman, and like any other player, he’s got to learn to build his whole game, his 200 ft game, defending game,” Firebirds
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert is kicking off her districtwide listening tour in Palm Springs today, appearing with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer as she campaigns for California’s 48th Congressional District. Von Wilpert, a Democrat and former labor lawyer, is holding a media availability at 12:45 p.m. at Lulu California Bistro
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Senate on Thursday failed to pass competing Democratic and Republican bills to address health care costs. The failed advancement comes with a 51-48 divide on each measure, leaving many concerned of what’s to come to in the new year for health insurance. Without a decision, significant price hikes lie
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CNN By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for the first time in-person since his arrest. Robinson wore a light blue shirt, a striped tie and khaki pants, and was seen on camera speaking
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