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By Sebastian Jimenez, Alessandra Freitas, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Bogota, Colombia (CNN) — In a surprisingly strong performance, right-wing outsider candidate Abelardo de la Espriella will face leftist candidate senator Iván Cepeda in a June runoff election to decide Colombia’s presidency, setting the stage for a battle over the country’s political future and the direction of
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By Taylor Galgano, Zoe Sottile, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A police officer in Shelby, North Carolina, has been charged with assault and fired after he was seen repeatedly punching a Black woman during an arrest Friday. The officer, Karson Hyder, 22, turned himself in to the Cleveland County Detention Center and was released on
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Voters across Riverside County are heading to the polls today as California’s primary election gets underway. Polling places open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Election officials say anyone who is in line by 8 p.m. will still be allowed to cast a ballot. Poll workers
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 1,000 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe filled downtown Palm Springs this weekend, setting a new world record as the city celebrated what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday on Monday. Organizers say a total of 1,037 participants took part in the gathering, easily surpassing the previous record of
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By Kevin Liptak, Logan Schiciano, Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — The US carried out what it said was “self-defense” strikes in Iran over the weekend – as President Donald Trump sent back changes to a proposed deal to extend the existing ceasefire in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The weekend strikes in
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By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom have taken a big step towards tackling growing threats to undersea pipelines and cables, which carry huge amounts of energy and data around the world. The three governments are planning to develop new unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral
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By Will Ripley, Kocha Olarn, Rebecca Wright, Isaac Yee and Laura Sharman, CNN Xaisomboun province, Laos (CNN) — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out. When they noticed the water finally start to recede, they
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By Michael Rios, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — When millions of foreigners visit Mexico for the World Cup this summer, they will encounter much more than colorful soccer murals, towering statues of players and lively fan festivals. In the country’s biggest tourist hotspots, visitors will see tighter security measures and heavier police presence meant to
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Shawn Harris is aware of the political bind he faces in northwest Georgia. “Because I live in a ruby-red district, I can’t have every nationally known Democrat come here and support me because it doesn’t fit what we’re trying to do,” said Harris, who is running for a congressional
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By Kareem El Damanhoury, Todd Symons, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military has captured a strategic, Crusader-era castle in southern Lebanon, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to deepen Israel’s incursion into its neighbor’s territory. The capture of the Beaufort Castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh and roughly 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) from the
Continue ReadingBy Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, he offered a clean slate for Africa’s oldest uncolonized nation, which had been suffocated by decades of strict state control. His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth during his nearly six-year rule but continued a historical pattern of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe fans are expected to gather in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday as the city celebrates what organizers are calling “Marilyn 100,” a daylong tribute to the Hollywood icon that includes a world record attempt, live entertainment and community events benefiting Palm Springs Pride. The celebration centers
Continue ReadingBy Michael Williams, Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — The wife of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said she was “deeply hurt” after details of her husband’s extramarital sexting became public Saturday, accusing a former campaign official and confidante of betraying her trust. The statement from Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, came after both The New
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CNN By Will Ripley, Kocha Olarn, Rebecca Wright, Isaac Yee and Laura Sharman, CNN Xaisomboun province, Laos (CNN) — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out. When they noticed the water finally start to recede,
Continue Reading CNN By Will Ripley, Rebecca Wright, Kocha Olarn, Isaac Yee, Kara Fox, CNN Xaisomboun province, Laos (CNN) — After a long and complex operation inside a flooded cave in a remote area of central Laos, on Saturday, the men at the center of the mission did something few expected: they walked out. It wasn’t what
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By Gloria Pazmino, Rebekah Riess, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Protests continued Sunday past a nightly curfew near Delaney Hall, an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey, over alleged inhumane conditions for the detainees inside. Several protesters were arrested after refusing to leave once the curfew began, New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said. “A
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Being a stewardess always had a certain glamour for Joan Prince Crandall. It opened doors to new experiences and gave her a chance to fly all over the world and learn new things. She remembers the days of high heels and fashion while flying – much of which is
Continue Reading By Will Ripley, Rebecca Wright, Kocha Olarn, Isaac Yee, Kara Fox, CNN Xaisomboun province, Laos (CNN) — After a long and complex operation inside a flooded cave in a remote area of central Laos, on Saturday, the men at the center of the mission did something few expected: they walked out. It wasn’t what the
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By Alaa Elassar, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis diverted to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night after an “unruly passenger” caused a security concern on board, the airline said. Air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN captured crew members of United flight 2005 describing a passenger who had
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs is hosting a drag brunch celebrating Marilyn Monroe, as part of the many festivities for what would have been the icon’s 100th birthday. Organizers say drag performances are inspired by the spirit of Marilyn Monroe. “She was one girl that just lived unapologetically herself,”
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