By Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A shaky video zooms in on the black smoke pouring out of one of the World Trade Center towers. The cameraman says it was an explosion. But then the second tower is hit, and he realizes it’s even worse. 24 years after the deadliest terrorist
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – (KESQ) Hockey fans will get a first look at the Coachella Valley Firebirds new brand name at the Viva Indio street festival in Downtown Indio, Saturday, Sept. 13 from 5-9 p.m. A pop-up shop at the annual community event, which celebrates Hispanic pride and culture, will showcase the new Los Firebirds
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A retired cross-country truck driver previously convicted of murder in Texas pleaded not guilty to charges in the 1992 murder of a woman found dead in Desert Center. Douglas Thomas pleaded not guilty to charges in the murder of Sherri Herrera, 30, of Tulare, California. He is scheduled to return to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was taken to the hospital after suffering a “minor medical emergency” while on the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert Thursday morning. The incident was first reported at around 11 a.m. A Rescue9 helicopter hoisted the patient out of the trail and onto a landing zone. The
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look into the life of musician and songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Personal Birth date: September 23, 1949 Birth place: Freehold, New Jersey Birth name: Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen Father: Douglas Springsteen, bus driver Mother: Adele (Zerilli) Springsteen, legal secretary Marriages: Patti Scialfa (June 8, 1991-present); Julianne Phillips (May 13,
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A “school-aged” child in Los Angeles County has died due to complications from a measles infection acquired in infancy, prompting health officials today to urge residents to ensure they and their families are vaccinated against the illness. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the child who died
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By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — In a Washington still reeling from the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk, Republicans and Democrats are deeply splintered and fearful that violent threats to political figures will be a regular feature of the country’s bleak new normal. In the 24 hours since Kirk’s death,
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By Julia Vargas Jones, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting to overturn the country’s 2022 election with a plot prosecutors say included plans to assassinate the president-elect in a bid to cling to power. Four out of five justices on a Brazilian Supreme Court panel
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CNN By Randi Kaye, Lauren del Valle, CNN Fort Pierce, Florida (CNN) — The opening statement of the man on trial for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last September at a Florida golf course was cut short Thursday when the defendant, Ryan Wesley Routh, representing himself in the federal case, took the time meant for
Continue Reading By Randi Kaye, Lauren del Valle, CNN Fort Pierce, Florida (CNN) — The opening statement of the man on trial for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last September at a Florida golf course was cut short Thursday when the defendant, Ryan Wesley Routh, representing himself in the federal case, took the time meant for addressing
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By Alisha Ebrahimji, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Multiple historically Black colleges and universities in the South were on lockdown or canceled classes on Thursday over potential threats. Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune-Cookman University and Alabama State University were on lockdown after receiving “potential threats to campus safety,” according to posts on school
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — We first introduced you to Melanie Adams and Zakiyah Mason last Friday night on the Best Local Sports Show. Blake's Best last night. This show has always been more than just football – it's a celebration of community. 👏@KESQ @KenjiitoKESQ @kendallkesq @Tarp1969 @Qassignmentdesk @FootballinCV @SHKnightsFB @PdhsFootball @Jesus_G_Reyes pic.twitter.com/W6cCf17KYX— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24)
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Cathedral City, Calif. (KESQ) – Anne Ambrose was officially appointed as Interim City Manager of Cathedral City, following the retirement of Charles McClendon. The City Council of Cathedral City approved Ambrose’s appointment during Wednesday’s meeting. It goes into effect on Sept. 20. Ambrose, who has served as the City’s Assistant City Manager since January 2023,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Kirk Douglas. Personal Birth date: December 9, 1916 Death date: February 5, 2020 Birth place: Amsterdam, New York Birth name: Issur Danielovitch Demsky Father: Herschel “Harry” Danielovitch Demsky, a Russian Jewish immigrant Mother: Bryna “Bertha” (Sanglel) Danielovitch Demsky, a Russian Jewish immigrant Marriages:
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – While the new generation of students was not born during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, local schools continue to teach them about its history. Studies show teaching students about 9/11 is important to give the younger generation factual information about a significant day that shaped
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – In another challenge to the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration raids in Southern California, a federal district court judge in Los Angeles has issued a preliminary injunction today blocking the Department of Homeland Security from attacking, threatening and interfering with journalists, legal observers and protesters. In a 45-page opinion, Judge Hernán Vera
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OREM, UT (KESQ) – Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, die after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. He was 31 years old. The manhunt continues for his killer. On Thursday, the FBI released photos of the suspect, who is believed to be college-aged. Authorities said
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Trump administration restrictions on services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education. The order from the judge in US District Court in Rhode Island applies to 20 states and the District of Columbia,
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By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Poland has triggered Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, after the country reported 19 “breaches” of its airspace by Russian drones on Wednesday. NATO fighter jets shot down multiple Russian drones that violated Polish airspace during an attack on neighboring Ukraine, marking the first time that
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By Taylor Romine, Amanda Musa, Dalia Faheid, Emma Tucker OREM, Utah – More than a day after a shooting that stunned the nation, a massive manhunt is underway for the person who killed Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist. On Thursday, authorities shared a video that showed the suspect jumping off the roof of
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