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‘Power of One’ dinner returns, raising funds dedicated to preventing child abuse

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ)  – Olive Crest Desert Communities, a local non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse, is hosting its annual “Power of One” fundraising dinner on Thursday. Organizers said this year’s event will “feature an elegant dinner to celebrate and honor the extraordinary Olive Crest Champions of Hope, those individuals, as well as, companies

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Cal Baptist University men’s wrestling calling for help, working to save program

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Nearby Cal Baptist University has decided to cut the men’s wrestling program at the conclusion of this season. “We have closely monitored the shifting landscape of intercollegiate athletics that has affected institutions across the nation,” said Micah Parker, Ph.D., vice president for Athletics. “While we had hoped to continue offering

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Hegseth rails against ‘Godless left’ in political speech to Christian convention

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth railed against what he called the “Godless left” and praised “Western Christian” values and traditions in a headliner speech Thursday night at a Christian communicators conference in Tennessee. “Under the leadership of President Trump, the military once again supports and trains our troops and tends

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Solar power developer settles case with Riverside County over discrepant practices

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A former solar power developer sued by Riverside County and other jurisdictions over deficient business practices settled the legal action in a pretrial agreement requiring the remnants of the enterprise to pay $4.3 million in restitution and penalties, it was announced today. Vivint Solar Inc., previously headquartered in Lehi, Utah, reached

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US President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One

Trump says he will direct government agencies to release files related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs

By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will direct the Pentagon and other federal agencies to release government records related to extraterrestrial life and UFOs. “Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process

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University students and relatives of detainees marked Youth Day with a march calling for amnesty for political prisoners

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

By Alessandra Freitas, CNN Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday passed new legislation that gives amnesty to hundreds of people who were prosecuted or convicted for political reasons during 27 years of authoritarian rule. Rights groups and opposition members have cautiously welcomed the law, saying it offers an opportunity to ease the suffering of many, but that

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LA County files lawsuit against Roblox over child exploitation claims

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit today against gaming platform Roblox, alleging the company engaged in unfair and deceptive business practices that exposed children to sexual content, exploitation and online predators. The civil complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, alleges Roblox failed to implement adequate moderation and age-verification

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor speaks with King Charles as they leave Westminster Cathedral in London in September.

King Charles distances himself from Andrew, but Britain’s royals face biggest crisis since death of Diana

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The statement from King Charles was swift, and stark. The authorities have “our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,” it read, and “the law must take its course.” Hours earlier, his brother had been arrested at his home on a private estate the monarch owns – Sandringham, north

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Rick Perry Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Energy and former Texas Governor Rick Perry. Personal Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place: Paint Creek, Texas Birth name: James Richard Perry Father: Joseph Ray Perry, a farmer Mother: Amelia (Holt) Perry Marriage: Anita (Thigpen) Perry (November

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