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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has gutted the federal government’s ability to fight public corruption in a matter of weeks. Since Inauguration Day, the Justice Department has paused all investigations into corporate foreign bribery, curtailed enforcement of a foreign agent registration law and deemphasized the criminal
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The swift succession of dignitaries visiting President Donald Trump in the Oval Office over the past two weeks well exceeds the start of most recent presidencies — with only his first administration as the exception. The meetings so far have not resulted in major new announcements, as is sometimes
Continue ReadingBy Lex Harvey, Holly Yan and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Indiana teen who had an “obsession” with the school shooter who murdered 17 people exactly seven years ago is accused of plotting another Valentine’s Day massacre, authorities say. Trinity Shockley, 18, has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges,
Continue ReadingCNN By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Tim Lister and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The strike hit the concrete shelter that covers the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, sparking a fire that was
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant bouquets
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely traveled thousands of miles to make it to the US — from farms in South America, through customs, distribution centers and, eventually, to your home. See how your sweet, fragrant
Continue ReadingBy Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Rob Picheta, CNN Vatican City (CNN) — Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string of ailments that have raised concerns about the 88-year-old
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — After accruing immense governmental power over the past month, tech billionaire Elon Musk got his biggest boost yet this week when President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving him broad authorities over the hiring and firing of federal workers. Musk heads into the weekend not only as the
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Rain continues to fall across Southern California as our atmospheric river has turned on a hose of moisture across Southern California and parts of the Coachella Valley tonight. We’re still in a First Alert Weather Alert Day through part of Valentine’s Day as showers will gradually decrease overnight and into Friday morning. I’m also watching
Continue ReadingBy Daria Tarasova-Markina, Tim Lister and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The strike hit the concrete shelter that covers the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, sparking a fire that was later
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Two people were forced out of their homes after an apartment fire in Indio on Thursday evening. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. off Arabia Street and Plaza Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a four-unit complex. It took crews less than an hour to knock out the blaze. Only one
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It was another busy night around the valley for high school sports playoffs. A stunner at Shadow Hills.@ShadowHillsGir1 falls in the first round at home to South Torrance. Was not expecting that, especially after an undefeated league title where the Lady Knights outscored local opponents by an average of 51 points. Wow. @KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ pic.twitter.com/DIzBZ4gnwK—
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, Rene Marsh, Matt Egan and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration broadened its effort to terminate thousands of probationary workers on Thursday, instructing agencies on a call to move forward with the layoffs. Officials have set their sights on probationary workers, who have typically been employed for less than a
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand and Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision with a merchant ship near Egypt in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday night, a Navy spokesperson said Thursday. It’s not clear what caused the collision between the US warship and the Panamanian-flagged vessel
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance warned on Thursday that the United States could hit Russia with economic and military “tools of leverage” if Russian leader Vladimir Putin doesn’t negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine in good faith. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday, Vance said the option of
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UPDATE 2/13/2025 10:00 p.m. – The scene is clear and N. Palm Canyon Road is now open. UPDATE: 2/13/2025 8:30 p.m. – Palm Springs Police Department is confirming a pedestrian fatality in the traffic accident Thursday evening on N. Palm Canyon Drive in the Racquet Club West area of Palm Springs. The pedestrian was pronounced
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service has removed references to transgender and queer people on its web page for the Stonewall National Monument, which marks the site of the New York City inn where LGBTQ rioters – including now-legendary transgender activists – galvanized a movement for LGBTQ rights. On the NPS
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All service was restored early Friday morning, according to Southern California Edison after Palm Springs Police reported a power outage affecting street lights near Palm Springs International Airport Thursday. Due to the outage, several streetlights were blacked out. Police warned people to please use caution if they must drive in the area and remember that
Continue ReadingStory by Reuters Bangkok (Reuters) — Thailand has received 260 human trafficking victims, more than half of them Ethiopians, from Myanmar, its army said on Thursday, in a massive repatriation that comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centers operating along a porous border. Criminal gangs have trafficked hundreds of thousands of people and forced
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The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival returned Thursday, welcoming visitors despite intermittent rain showers. Ticket prices for the 2025 fair are set at $18 for general admission, $12 for children, and $15 for seniors. Attendees can enjoy unlimited rides on Thursdays for $32. There are several vendors to choose from, including Country Fair
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