By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — A Los Angeles-based Justice Department official late Friday debunked a baseless claim of a discrepancy in the vote count of the city’s mayoral race that has circulated on social media. The claim, which has been pushed by several right-wing figures on X, including billionaire Elon Musk, alleges a vote-count
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining — or even signing up for — Medicaid coverage after the first-ever federal work requirement begins in January in most states. That’s because the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a new rule this week that takes a
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, Dianne Gallagher, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Two months after the disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas set off a frantic search effort, the Coast Guard has returned to the island country to scour the waters again for Lynette Hooker — this time in a new location. The 55-year-old disappeared
Continue ReadingBy Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — After two weeks of turmoil at the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois, the acting attorney general has jumped in to publicly defend his leader on the ground in Chicago, Andrew Boutros. Boutros, an ambitious, boastful, longtime line prosecutor-turned-defense attorney in a city filled with storied
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By Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — Search-and-rescue volunteers in Japan have found the body of an Auburn University student who went missing during a family vacation, his family said, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains. James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, was found dead Saturday outside Kyoto,
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister, Daria Tarasova-Markina and Luke Unger (CNN) — Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks against Russian refineries and military facilities around the city of St Petersburg on Saturday, in what one Russian official described as an “unprecedented” attack. Targets included naval facilities, as well as oil depots and terminals, the Ukrainian military said. It’s
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By Abeer Salman and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Israeli soldiers opened fire on a car in the occupied West Bank on Friday, killing a 7-month old Palestinian baby boy and wounding his parents, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Sam Fahd Abu Haykal was in a car with his parents when an Israeli
Continue ReadingBy David Wright, CNN (CNN) — For the better part of four decades, a member of the Bush family held office somewhere in the United States, a run that seemed to end in 2023 when former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush left office. But Jonathan Bush, running for governor of Maine, hopes to restore
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dave Fiji prayed for two days straight to stave off the rain forecast for the night of his wedding. In all his planning, the groom had been meticulous. He wasn’t concerned with flashy displays or luxury. But he was particular about the details close to his heart – like
Continue ReadingBy Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “It’s just jokes,” 19-year-old Lucas “Luke” Nevcherlian told his mother. The two were outside their family home in Edgewater, Florida, this past October, going over Luke’s internet history. That might make for an excruciating private exchange between many teenagers and their mothers. But the Nevcherlians were being recorded on
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump remains the clear leader of the Republican party. Yet his grip is weakening among Republicans on Capitol Hill who’ve grown frustrated by what they view as increasingly brazen decisions in his second term. Republicans are still on track to muscle through a top party
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After recent heat, inland areas will see a cooling trend through the weekend and into early next week as a trough of low pressure pushes in from the PNW. Even with temperatures still a little bit cooler, try to take the dogs on a walk early or throw on the dog booties. If you don’t
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local realtor, Juan M. Martinez, was unanimously appointed by Coachella City Council to the vacant seat Friday afternoon. City Council interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who applied, during a special meeting Friday. Martinez is a local realtor with 20 years experience, according to his application. He was born and
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — In a slickly produced podcast interview published this week, Ivanka Trump talked about her latest real-estate project – what she described as an “unbelievable, beautiful 1,400-hectare private island in the middle of the Mediterranean” plus five beautiful miles of Albanian beachfront intended to become resorts and hotels. But the
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN Madrid (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV urged against division and said the world is crying out for peace as he gave a speech after arriving in Spain for the first major European trip of his pontificate. “Our age, seemingly shaken by terrible imbalances and conflicts, cries out from its depths for
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By Jessie Yeung, Rebekah Riess, Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — An American college student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead by search-and-rescue volunteers, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains. James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old junior at Auburn University and a passionate environmentalist,
Continue ReadingBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport would likely pose no risks to air travel but recommended red obstruction lights be added. The FAA released a feasibility study concluding that the arch
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — TODEC will host a solidarity food drive to support immigrant families across the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire. The organization is inviting community members to donate food, hygiene products, and other new essential items that could help families in need. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
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CNN By Hanako Montgomery, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One stranger from Tokyo is shutting down his business for a week to help. Another volunteer dropped everything to provide transportation and translations for American parents desperate to find their son. The weeklong quest to find James “Weston” Higginbotham in Japan has yielded no signs of
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A stretch of Interstate 10 in Cabazon was officially dedicated Friday in honor of three firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Broadway Fire in 2023. The ceremony, taking place at Casino Morongo, recognized Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa for their service and sacrifice
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