By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The man accused of ruthlessly killing two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, DC, earlier this year, chanting pro-Palestine slogans during his arrest, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to the nine charges against him, some of which could carry the death penalty. The federal indictment against Elias Rodriguez, who prosecutors
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the CDC, nearly 49,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023. A tragic and urgent public health issue. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time when mental health experts emphasize the importance of raising awareness, breaking
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By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Warning signs have been flashing for months that the US job market has been losing steam. That became starkly clearer in July, and the early data for August isn’t looking much better. New metrics released Thursday showed that first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose to an 11-week high; that
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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban, which went into effect this week, targets the use of trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide or TPO, which was classified as a type of “reproductive toxicant” by
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By Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un have sat down for formal talks in Beijing, a day after the pair and Russia’s Vladimir Putin put on an unprecedented show of unity against the West at a massive military parade. Xi and Kim began their meeting at
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has said it plans to “immediately appeal” a judge’s ruling restoring more than $2 billion in federal research funding for Harvard University, signaling that the White House will aggressively continue its efforts to take on elite higher education. While a federal judge offered Harvard, the only
Continue ReadingBy Isabelle Khurshudyan, Nicky Robertson, Haley Britzky, Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — With each phone call home, the troops describe a mission unlike any other. One soldier from Tennessee told his father that from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. every day, his only task is to walk around Chinatown. Another service member from Mississippi told
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By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Seven people in England and Scotland have been charged with terrorism offenses in relation to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly linked to banned group Palestine Action, police said. The alleged offenses relate to arranging public protests in support of Palestine Action in London, Manchester and Cardiff, as
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By Andy Rose, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — After weeks of warnings Chicago could be the next US city to see National Guard troops rolling through its streets, local leaders are preparing – from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners girding for intimidation – even while it’s still not clear troops
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KHOU, ONSCENE, DANIEL GUZMAN, HARRIS CO SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Danya Gainor, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Eleven-year-old Julián Guzman and his cousin had been hanging out at a family party late Saturday when they decided to branch out on their own. But what started as innocent fun would soon take a devastating turn. They
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert women’s volleyball is off to a strong start this season, going 5-2 through their first seven matches. In fact, the Roadrunners’ success has them ranked No. 12 in the week one California Community College Women’s Volleyball Coaches Association (3CWVCA) poll, the highest ranking in program history.
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — Parents within the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) say the new school year has brought daily transportation struggles. From buses arriving late to not showing up at all, families are sounding the alarm over what they call a growing problem affecting their children’s education and well-being. Jessica, a parent who asked
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert City Council has been discussing the fate of streetside patios along El Paseo, something that restaurants added during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now, the city council has declined to adopt rule changes for the outdoor dining decks as the suggestion faced pushback from numerous eateries along the shopping
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Yellow Cab of the Desert, operating throughout the Coachella Valley for more than a decade, is no longer in business. Several drivers reached out to News Channel 3 on Tuesday saying the company is out of service. News Channel 3 called their office and a voicemail confirmed the company is
Continue ReadingBy Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump will host tech leaders for a dinner in the Rose Garden on Thursday, the first event to be held in the newly renovated space. The guest list for Thursday’s event is expected to include Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates
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CATHEDRAL CITY/RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa has been announced as the official hotel and venue sponsor for the 11th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival. The festival is set for Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23, 2025. The resort will host several events as
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents lined up for a chance to win the estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers are 3, 16, 29, 61, 69 with a Powerball of 22. No one won the jackpot on Wednesday so now it continues to grow. 2 tickets in California matched 5 numbers,
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By John Fritze, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to step into the fray over his emergency tariffs, putting the centerpiece of his economic agenda in the hands of the justices who have mostly backed his sweeping view of executive power, according to a copy of the
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 20-year-old Thousand Palms man has been reported missing. Family said Derek Gillum was last seen leaving his residence on La Canada Way in Thousand Palms Friday at around 10:30 p.m. Recent photo of Derek Gaillum Photo of Derek Gaillum taken in 2024 Gaillum is described as six feet tall,
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Monsoonal thunderstorms have brought some summer rain to Riverside County’s local wildland, but fire officials say it has done little to curb the region’s high fire danger. Because of the lingering fire risk, firefighters with CAL FIRE caution outdoor restrictions for campfires, trails, and other activities will likely remain in
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