February 2026

Palm Springs International Jazz Festival

February 17, 2026 11:37 AM Clarissa Ayala

El Congreso de Perú destituye al presidente José Jerí tras aprobar voto de censura

February 17, 2026 11:31 AM CNN Newsource

Por CNN en Español El Congreso de Perú aprobó este martes una moción de censura contra el presidente interino, José Jerí, cuatro meses después de que asumiera el cargo y a dos meses de las elecciones generales de abril. Es el octavo cambio de mandatario en casi una década de inestabilidad política en el país.

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

February 17, 2026 11:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Advances in AI are unlikely to push down interest rates in the short term, a key Federal Reserve official said Tuesday — a stark contrast to Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s plan for slashing borrowing costs. “I expect that the AI boom is unlikely to

Rain may ease allergies briefly, but experts warn symptoms can rise after storms

February 17, 2026 11:11 AM Garrett Hottle

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) Rain in the Coachella Valley can temporarily reduce allergy symptoms, but experts say levels often increase in the days after storms move through. While rain is falling, it typically clears pollen from the air by pulling particles to the ground, which can bring short-term relief for allergy sufferers. But moisture left

EXCLUSIVE: New city manager speaks about the future of Cathedral City

February 17, 2026 10:24 AM Gavin Nguyen

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Andrew Firestine, the new city manager in Cathedral City, is sharing his thoughts on the future for the first time with News Channel 3 this evening. The city council approved the hiring of Firestine in a five-year contract at its February 11th council meeting. It came after an extensive search

Ballots from the 2020 election are loaded onto trucks by the FBI at the Fulton County elections center in Georgia on January 28.

Fulton County accuses Justice Department of misleading the judge who approved elections office search warrant

February 17, 2026 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, accused the Justice Department of making “serious” omissions in the application the FBI filed to obtain a search warrant for 2020 election ballots last month. The local officials, who are seeking the return of the election materials, wrote in a court filing Tuesday that

Alexey Navalny Fast Facts

February 17, 2026 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Russian opposition leader, Kremlin critic and activist Alexey Navalny. Personal Birth date: June 4, 1976 Death date: February 16, 2024 Birth place: Butyn, Soviet Union Birth name: Alexey Anatolyevich Navalny (sometimes spelled Alexei, Aleksei) Father: Anatoly Navalny, former military officer and basket-weaving factory owner Mother:

Jesse Jackson Fast Facts

February 17, 2026 10:12 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of civil rights activist and clergyman Jesse Jackson. Personal Birth date: October 8, 1941 Death date: February 17, 2026 Birth place: Greenville, South Carolina Birth name: Jesse Louis Burns Father: Noah Robinson, cotton grader Mother: Helen (Burns) Jackson, hairdresser Marriage: Jacqueline Lavinia (Brown)

Purim Fast Facts

February 17, 2026 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2026, Purim will begin at sundown on March 2 and end at nightfall on March 3. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of Queen Esther of Persia. The story is recounted in the Megillah, also known

Iditarod Fast Facts

February 17, 2026 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route, traveled by dogsleds from Seward and Knik to Nome, Alaska. March 7, 2026 – The 54th running of the Iditarod is scheduled to begin. March 14, 2025 –

Stephen Colbert dice que CBS canceló su entrevista con James Talarico tras amenazas de la FCC de Trump

February 17, 2026 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Por Brian Stelter, CNN Stephen Colbert grabó el lunes una entrevista en “Late Show” con James Talarico, candidato en las primarias demócratas al Senado en Texas. Pero abogados de CBS intervinieron antes de que la entrevista pudiera emitirse en televisión. “Se nos dijo en términos inequívocos por los abogados de nuestra cadena, que nos llamaron

Firebirds forward David Goyette suspended 20 games for violating performance-enhancing substance policy

February 17, 2026 10:07 AM Garrett Hottle

SEATTLE, Wash. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Firebirds Forward David Goyette has been suspended 20 games for violating the American Hockey League and Professional Hockey Players’ Association Performance Enhancing Substance Program, the team confirmed Tuesday. Goyette,21, tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to a statement released by Seattle general manager Jason Botterill. “Earlier today we

Justin Bieber Fast Facts

February 17, 2026 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer Justin Bieber. Personal Birth date: March 1, 1994 Birth place: London, Ontario, Canada Birth name: Justin Drew Bieber Father: Jeremy Bieber Mother: Patricia Mallette Marriage: Hailey Baldwin (2018-present) Children: Jack Blues Other Facts Pattie Mallette was a teenage single mother

Benfica's Ukrainian goalkeeper #01 Anatoliy Trubin celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase day 8 football match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on January 28.

Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin looks for more Champions League magic against Real Madrid

February 17, 2026 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Patrick Snell, CNN (CNN) — When Benfica and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin comes to one day look back on his playing career, there’s one moment he’ll likely never ever forget. The time he was sent forward by As Águias manager José Mourinho to score a crucial 98th minute header against the mighty, 15-time European

EE.UU. reporta la muerte de 11 personas en ataques contra tres embarcaciones presuntamente del narcotráfico

February 17, 2026 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

Por Natasha Bertrand, CNN Las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. atacaron tres supuestas embarcaciones de narcotráfico en el Pacífico oriental y el Caribe la noche del lunes, matando a las 11 personas a bordo, informó el martes el Comando Sur de EE.UU. “La inteligencia confirmó que las embarcaciones transitaban por rutas conocidas de narcotráfico y estaban

US military says it killed 11 people in strikes on three alleged drug boats

February 17, 2026 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean on Monday night, killing all 11 people on board, US Southern Command said Tuesday. “Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations,” Southern Command said in a

Officials outline role of Gene Autry Wind Wall amid recent storm

February 17, 2026 9:48 AM Luis Avila

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — As storms bring wind and rain to the Coachella Valley, some drivers are questioning whether the newly completed wind wall along Gene Autry Trail is doing enough to prevent blowing sand and road closures. The wall was installed to help reduce dangerous sand accumulation along the busy route connecting Desert

Acusan de terrorismo a joven que planeó ataque en concierto de Taylor Swift en Austria

February 17, 2026 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español El Ministerio Público de Austria presentó el lunes cargos de terrorismo contra un joven, de 21 años, a quien se acusa de planear un ataque en uno de los conciertos de la cantante estadounidense Taylor Swift, en Viena, en agosto de 2024, según un comunicado de la Fiscalía, citado

Renuncia la portavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional Tricia McLaughlin

February 17, 2026 9:19 AM CNN Newsource

Por Priscilla Alvarez y Michael Williams, CNN La principal portavoz del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés), Tricia McLaughlin, renunciará, dijo a CNN un funcionario del Gobieno de Trump. Se espera que McLaughlin deje su puesto de secretaria adjunta la próxima semana. Su salida se produce tras los tiroteos en Minnesota,

Subramanyam "Subu" Vedam arrives at the Centre County Courthouse for a hearing on February 6

He spent over 40 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned. An immigration judge just denied him bond

February 17, 2026 9:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — After losing four decades of his life serving time for a murder he maintains he did not commit, a gray-haired Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam prepared to step out of a Pennsylvania prison last October as a free man. Instead, a day after his charges were dropped, Vedam was

Month: February 2026