By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a regional jet made an emergency landing in Houston on Wednesday, with the pilots reporting smoke and electrical problems. United Airlines Express flight 4969, operated by subsidiary CommuteAir, returned to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport “after the crew reported smoke in the
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A transgender woman who was challenging Idaho’s ban on trans athletes told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that she is withdrawing her high-profile case, citing intense “negative public scrutiny” because of the litigation and a desire to focus on “academic and personal goals.” Lindsay Hecox, a 24-year-old senior at
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams forcefully denied rumors that he will abandon his reelection campaign if the Trump administration offers him a job. According to two sources familiar with the conversations, aides to President Donald Trump have floated the idea of offering Adams a job in the administration
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday to ban stock trading for members of Congress as pressure has escalated for elected officials to weed out corruption and restore public trust in Congress. House and Senate lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have long traded stocks
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Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor, writer and director Bill Murray. Personal Birth Date: September 21, 1950 Birth place: Evanston, Illinois Birth Name: William James Murray Father: Edward Murray, lumber salesman Mother: Lucille (Collins) Murray, mailroom worker Marriages: Jennifer Butler (1997-2008, divorced); Margaret Kelly (1981-1996, divorced) Children: with
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By Betsy Klein, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday gave Harvard University a landmark victory in its fight against the Trump administration, siding with the Ivy League school in its effort to restore more than $2 billion in federal funding for research frozen by the White House. The decision from US
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The deadly US military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Tuesday marked a significant and escalatory shift in the Trump administration’s fight against drug trafficking, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled there would be more destruction moving forward. Rubio on Wednesday argued that
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By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — When Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un all appeared together on a Beijing red carpet on Wednesday, it made for a powerful visual of unity against the West — but one that analysts say fell short of proving what Xi boasted was China’s “unstoppable” rise as
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Update 1:30 p.m. Vista Chino reopened Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed. Original Report Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Drivers in Palm Springs should prepare for a temporary closure on Vista Chino this morning. Starting at 6:30 a.m. on September 3, the section of Vista Chino that runs through the wash will be closed for scheduled maintenance. The maintenance is part
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of best-selling author Stephen King, who has written more than 50 books. He is best known for his works in the horror and fantasy genres, many of which have been adapted into films and television programs. Personal Birth date: September 21, 1947 Birth place:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. October 1-2, 2025 – Yom Kippur begins at sundown on October 1 and ends at nightfall on October 2. The Day of Atonement is considered the most important and sacred of Jewish religious holidays. It falls on
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research CNN – Here is a look at cyclist Lance Armstrong. Personal Birth date: September 18, 1971 Birth place: Plano, Texas Birth name: Lance Edward Gunderson Father: Edward Gunderson Mother: Linda (Mooneyham) Gunderson Marriages: Anna Hansen (2022-present);Kristin (Richard) Armstrong (1998-2003, divorced) Children: with Anna Hansen: Olivia Marie and Max; with Kristin Armstrong: Isabelle
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs man accused of lewd contact with a minor from out of the state was arrested Tuesday. The suspect, a 42-year-old man, was arrested in the area of 1200 E. Palm Canyon Drive. Palm Springs police said they were alerted last week to inappropriate online communications involving an
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine has largely stalled and left the White House frustrated. “I’m having a conversation with him very shortly, and I’ll know pretty much what we’re going to be doing.
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Pledging communication about vaccines that will be “grounded in science, not ideology,” the governors of California, Washington and Oregon announced Wednesday they will form a West Coast Health Alliance to begin coordinating public health guidelines separate from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The new alliance represents
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By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a private jet that went off the end of the runway and through a fence after landing at Chicago Executive Airport on Wednesday. The Gulfstream G150 departed Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport with two people on board, according
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – 52 dogs were transported to Maine this week to help them find homes amid critical overcapacity at Riverside County shelters. The pets are destined for Miracle Lane Farm and Sanctuary (Maine), Give a Dog a Home Rescue (Maine) and SPCA Westchester (New York). The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS)
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By Shania Shelton, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Washington, DC, doesn’t need a “federal emergency,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday, adding her new executive order is meant to be a pathway out of the federal takeover that is set to end this month. The Democratic mayor clarified that her order this week, which requires the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A pursuit ended in Rancho Mirage Wednesday morning. The pursuit started at around 8:10 a.m. in the area of Frank Sinatra Drive and Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage for a vehicle code violation, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies attempted a stop for a vehicle code violation but
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