CNN By Rebekah Riess, Eric Levenson, Brian Todd, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a once-rising star in the Democratic Party whose tenure was marred by sexual assault allegations, shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself, police said. The couple’s two teenage children
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By Nada Bashir, Muhammad Darwish and Charbel Mallo, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — At the doors of Beirut’s Rafik Hariri University Hospital, the human cost of Israel’s weeks-long assault on Lebanon was etched on the faces of desperate families waiting for news of their loved ones. Ambulance doors were opened right at the entryway in
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Campers are already lining up for weekend two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with traffic building early Thursday morning before gates even open. Police say both weekends of the festival are sold out, bringing thousands of people into the area and prompting increased enforcement from the Indio Police Department.
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess, Eric Levenson, Brian Todd, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a once-rising star in the Democratic Party whose tenure was marred by sexual assault allegations, shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself, police said. The couple’s two teenage children were
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By Christopher Lamb, Sophie Tanno, CNN Bamenda (CNN) — Pope Leo warned that the world is being ravaged by “tyrants,” in forceful comments made after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff for his stance on the war with Iran. Leo has emerged as strong critic of the conflict and his speech again preached a
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A life jacket worn by a survivor of the Titanic is going on sale this weekend, in a rare auction described as a “once in a generation” opportunity. The jacket, which is expected to fetch between £250,000 ($339,000) and £350,000 ($474,000), is the only one from a survivor of
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By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, both revealed more of the unhappiness they experienced as working royals on Thursday, with Harry saying he didn’t want “this job” after his mother died and Meghan claiming she “was the most trolled person in the entire world.” The couple’s
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By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — “You must report immediately in case of any security incident,” read a text message sent to phones in the United Arab Emirates from “MOI” during the Iran war. But the country’s Ministry of Interior never sent such an alert. It later cautioned residents against acting on the “fake” message.
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Analilia Mejia will win a special election in New Jersey’s 11th District, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, allowing Democrats to further narrow Republicans’ razor-thin majority in the US House. Mejia will defeat Republican Joe Hathaway, a member of the Randolph Township council. She will fill the remainder of the term
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By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Victoria Butenko, Helen Regan, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russia launched one of its largest barrages of drones and missiles on Ukraine this year, killing more than a dozen and wounding more than 100 people across the country, Ukrainian authorities said Thursday. At least 18 people, including a child, were killed and
Continue ReadingBy Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The White House had long circled Tax Day as the unofficial start to a critical midterm campaign meant to highlight how much money the administration was putting back in voters’ pockets. Then President Donald Trump launched a costly war in Iran, sent gas prices soaring and singlehandedly upended months
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — College of the Desert is seeing spring sports success with their baseball and men’s golf programs. The baseball team recently clinched an Inland Empire Athletic Conference championship. The Roadrunners (28-5 overall, 18-2 conference) now have a chance to reach the record number of wins in program history. Head coach Sam
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is once again embracing festival season with the return of “Chella,” a free, family-friendly event bringing music, culture and community together. Held at Center Stage, the midweek celebration features live performances, including a set from brother duo Tropa Magica, who shared a message of unity through music amid ongoing
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — More than five years after he pushed a plan to help Donald Trump cling to power after losing the 2020 election, the president’s former election lawyer John Eastman has lost his license to practice law in the state of California. Eastman devised a multi-step plan for then-Vice President Mike
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3, together with the HN and Francis E. Berger Foundation, just presented another Impact Grant to improve lives and help those in need. A $25,000 charitable gift was just awarded to Food Now to help those in our community with food insecurity. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of local seniors is gaining attention at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for spreading positivity to festivalgoers. The group, known on social media as “Oldchellas,” has been spotted greeting attendees as they walk into the festival grounds, holding uplifting and inspirational signs. Videos circulating online show the seniors
Continue ReadingBy John Liu, Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong / Beijing (CNN) — Strong exports of electrical and mechanical products supercharged China’s economy in the first three months of the year, with growth exceeding analysts’ expectations even as the Iran war upended global trade and energy markets. But officials warned of “volatile” external conditions ahead, as
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By Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez, Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sent at least one criminal referral to the Justice Department seeking investigations of a whistleblower complaint and its handling by the intelligence community watchdog that led to the 2019 impeachment of President Donald Trump, a spokesperson for Gabbard’s office
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UPDATE 4/15 SAN JACINTO, Calif. (KESQ) – Adopters from across Riverside County came to the San Jacinto Animal Campus for the chance to adopt recently rescued ducks. The ducks were rescued from a home in Anza, after officials say an animal sanctuary got out of control, resulting in overcrowding and poor living conditions for the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Metropolitan Fashion Week returns to Palm Springs with one of its most glamorous and meaningful events yet. The evening of fashion, art, and philanthropy will be held on Sunday, April 26th, at the Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate, benefiting the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. News Channel 3’s very
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