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By Kosta Gak, Sophie Tanno, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — At least 33 people were killed on Thursday when a Russian strike caused two public buses to catch fire in eastern Ukraine, local authorities said, making it the deadliest single attack this year. Another 18 people were injured in the attack in Kramatorsk, a city
Continue ReadingBy CNN (CNN) — Sheryl Sandberg’s husband, Dave Goldberg, died suddenly in 2015 at 47. At the time, she wrote that she believed she would “never feel pure joy again.” Eleven years later and now married to Tom Bernthal, Sandberg talked with Anderson Cooper on his podcast, “All There Is.” about keeping Dave’s memory alive
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By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Two scheduled executions a week apart have highlighted the ongoing debate over the practice of lethal injection in the US, with both using the same drug but yielding dramatically different outcomes. Texas on Wednesday executed 46-year-old Jamaal Howard, a man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk more than
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By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the country has opened up a prime Senate pickup opportunity for Democrats in Ohio and made for a razor-thin contest in Iowa, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. President Donald Trump carried both states by double digits in 2024, and Republicans
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) – Long Beach activated a new automated speed enforcement system today that will use cameras to identify speeding vehicles, beginning with a 60-day warning period before fines take effect. The program, administered by the city’s Department of Public Works, will use up to 18 speed detection devices at locations selected
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The United States military has had 81 aircraft destroyed or damaged in the war with Iran, a Congressional Research Service report released this week says. The number includes both airplanes and helicopters as well as drones, with the MQ-9 Reaper drone – used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close
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Jessamyn Dodd IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A man who has undergone multiple heart surgeries is biking across America, stopping at fire stations along the way. Bob Quick is embarking on his second cross-country bike trip, with one of his first stops at the fire house in Brawley. He said it’s a way for him
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By Priscilla Alvarez, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership told agents nationwide on Tuesday to increase immigration arrests by 1,000 more people daily, returning to a previous goal of 3,000 daily arrests, according to two sources familiar with the verbal directive. It’s the latest sign of ongoing pressure on agents as
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COACHELLA, CA (KESQ)- With the general election approaching, residents of the Eastern Coachella Valley had an opportunity to meet candidates running for local and state office and ask questions about issues affecting their communities. Alianza Coachella Valley hosted a candidates forum Wednesday evening at the Coachella Library. The event was free and open to the
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A man charged with murdering a Culver CityBus driver had unsuccessfully told him to turn the bus around and to stop in traffic in Mar Vista last week before firing at him three times with a revolver, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said today. Jose Antonio Zayas, 55, of
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Nine people have been charged with an alleged Mexican Mafia-linked murder conspiracy and extortion scheme in Pomona, where a gunman fired more than a dozen shots at a man over a perceived debt, authorities announced Wednesday. Eight of the defendants are alleged associates of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, while a
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CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN San Antonio (CNN) — President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in less than a month Wednesday, attacking Democrats and warning about illegal immigration as he stumped for a Senate candidate who’s privately questioned his political capital and whom the president has publicly insulted in personal terms. Such
Continue Reading CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN San Antonio (CNN) — President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in less than a month Wednesday, attacking Democrats and warning about illegal immigration as he stumped for a Senate candidate who’s privately questioned his political capital and whom the president has publicly insulted in personal terms. Such
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Desert Hot Springs issued a statement addressing serious allegations of animal abuse and neglect at Pittie Project PNW, one of its partner rescue organizations located in Washington state. On Monday, approximately 30 dogs living in extremely poor and unsanitary conditions were rescued this week from Pittie
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s shadow looms over every contest in November’s midterm elections — but on an Iowa debate stage Wednesday night, the president’s name was rarely mentioned. The two candidates battling for Iowa’s Senate seat, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, kept their sometimes sharp disagreements
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Students at Raymond Cree Middle School joined school staff and local law enforcement officials for a group walk to campus, bypassing standard vehicle drop-off zones and carpool lanes. This year marked a record for Palm Springs Unified, with 15 schools participating. The collective commute aims to teach students secure pedestrian
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Artificial intelligence is becoming more common in workplaces, including among small businesses in the Coachella Valley. More than half of U.S. workers now say they use AI on the job, according to Gallup. Census data also shows about one in five U.S. businesses are using AI, with sales and marketing among
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – A candidate for the Desert Recreation District Board of Directors is facing questions over his financial disclosures and business licensing. Sean Webb is running for a four-year seat representing District 4. He currently serves on La Quinta’s Art and Community Services Commission. The controversy centers on Webb’s required Form 700
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INDIO, CA (KESQ) – A new electronic dance music festival is set to take over the Empire Polo Club in Indio October 10th and 11th, bringing HEAD TRIP to the Coachella Valley ahead of the region’s traditionally busy April festival season. Head Trip is expected to draw about 70,000 people to the city, according to
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HIGHLAND PARK, Calif. (KESQ) – Los Angeles police investigating the death of a 17-year-old student at Benjamin Franklin High School said Wednesday they have not identified evidence linking allegations of bullying to the student’s death, but emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. Xavier Nungaray-Martinez died following a physical altercation at the Highland Park school Sept.
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