By Alireza Hajihosseini, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — An American man who had been detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since December 2024 has been released, the US State Department announced Sunday. Amir Amiry, 36, was released Sunday after months of negotiations led by Qatari and US mediators and is now headed back to
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is ending his reelection bid, a move long sought by rivals of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani who have wanted to consolidate the opposition against him. Adams announced his decision Sunday in a video posted to X, saying “despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot
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By Camila DeChalus, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Republican leaders in both chambers are holding the line and saying they are not ceding to Democratic demands in order to pass funding for the government, heightening the imminent threat of a shutdown this week. It comes as congressional leaders prepare to meet with President Donald Trump
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By Tal Shalev, Oren Liebermann, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has promised “something special” is coming on Gaza as Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reservations about the White House’s 21-point ceasefire and post-war governance plan. The two leaders will meet on Monday for a high-stakes discussion that Trump
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By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump plans to attend a surprise gathering of top generals and admirals this week, two sources familiar with the matter said, adding a new dynamic to a meeting that’s been described as a “pep rally” for top military brass. The gathering, set for
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for coverage of this developing story. Follow the latest here. Multiple victims have been injured in a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, according to police. The shooter is down and there is no
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani told CNN Israeli strikes on Syria after the fall of the Assad regime “stunned” his country making discussions about normalization “difficult.” In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria at the Council on Foreign Relations, aired Sunday, al-Shibani criticized Israel for having “obstructed” the
Continue ReadingBy Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — As Zohran Mamdani was asleep on another continent, his top campaign aides wrangled over how he should sound in his statement about an off-duty police officer who had just been shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan along with three other people. Drafts went back and forth as the news
Continue ReadingBy Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Under dim Capitol Hill streetlights on September 20, Gary Dziekan headed down 8th Street Northeast dressed in lederhosen, walking home from the Oktoberfest party he co-hosted five blocks away. Dziekan, who goes by “Zeek,” crossed at the intersection with C Street, zeroing in on the short iron gate separating
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By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A day after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, knew that a “sanctuary city” like his was going to have a bumpy four years ahead. “We must come together to live our city’s shared values of freedom from fear and sanctuary from federal overreach in
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Israel is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage as the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue, with the backlash seeping into economic, cultural and sporting arenas. International condemnation has soared since Israel announced a ground assault on Gaza City and conducted an unprecedented strike against Hamas leadership
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs Fire responded to several trees on fire Saturday afternoon due to a lightning strike. The fire began around 4:30 p.m. near East Palm Canyon Drive and Farrell Street. Despite the rain, the strike caught 3 trees on fire. PS Fire quickly responded with multiple engines and contained the
Continue ReadingBy Victoria Butenko, Kosta Gak, Tim Lister, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia fired more than 600 drones and missiles at targets across Ukraine in the early hours of Sunday morning – one of the largest barrages of the war. At least four people were killed in Kyiv during the overnight attacks, according to
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Police Department is gearing up for Battle in the Desert, which will return to the Valley Oct. 11. The boxing showcase has been growing in popularity through the Coachella Valley for nearly 10 years. Something organizer, Jesus Gonzalez is proud to see. “It started pretty small in
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A powwow hosted by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians this weekend is expected to draw upwards of 30,000 visitors to Cabazon for a range of competitions and celebrations. The tribe’s 34th annual “Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow” event is being held Friday through Sunday at the Morongo Casino Resort &
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — One man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck near the I-10 freeway in Indio Saturday afternoon. Officials say the victim was hit by oncoming traffic, while crossing the westbound on-ramp at Monroe Street. Deputies say the truck’s left front struck the man causing multiple injuries. The victim died
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens attended the Indio Police Department (IPD) local car seat event this weekend. Patrol officers assisted and shared information with parents on children’s car seating. Elvia Ojeda, parent, said she’s thankful IPD provided this opportunity to the community. “I’m just so excited,” Ojeda said. “They were so nice. My son is
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Laura Sharman, Esha Mitra (CNN) — Tragedy hit a campaign rally for a popular Indian actor turned politician on Saturday, when at least 41 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in a crowd crush. Tens of thousands of people had gathered at a public event in the southern state of Tamil Nadu where Vijay,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Over 300 customers are without power in a Palm Desert neighborhood Saturday afternoon due to equipment issues. Southern California Edison reported the outage around 12:30 p.m. this afternoon near the Silver Sands Racquet Club by Country Club Drive and Portola Avenue. Officials say 326 customers are experiencing the outage. Crews
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Park, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A 40-year-old Marine veteran who pulled up to a waterfront North Carolina bar by boat fatally shot three people Saturday night, authorities say, shattering the peaceful atmosphere of a community rarely touched by violent crime. Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck
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