By Nadeen Ebrahim, Sarah Tamimi, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to derail a fragile ceasefire with the US and Iran. Tehran argues that the strikes violate the truce, which it says included Lebanon — a position echoed by mediator Pakistan. Israel and the
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By Saskya Vandoorne, Niamh Kennedy, Kara Fox, Anna Odzeniak, CNN (CNN) — Polish authorities have arrested a man in connection with the alleged rape of an “unknowing victim” that was recorded and shared online, the District Prosecutor’s Office in Lublin said Thursday. The arrest follows an undercover investigation by CNN into online networks of men
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By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli security cabinet secretly approved the legalization of over 30 new settler outposts and farms in the occupied West Bank last month, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the decision. Unlike similar decisions in the past, the approval was not publicly announced by Israeli Defense Minister Israel
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man and two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year in Cathedral City. The three suspects were arrested on Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m. at 69155 Dinah Shore Drive, police announced. The two teen suspects were transported to Riverside County Juvenile
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By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Des Moines, Iowa (CNN) — Sen. Elissa Slotkin knows how to win in Trump country. She’s trying to show her fellow Democrats the way. “We don’t help ourselves by pretending we don’t have a problem, OK?” Slotkin told Democrats at a party dinner here Tuesday night. “Staying on defense only doesn’t
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By Martin Goillandeau, Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Dianne Gallagher, Meridith Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The arrest of an American man whose wife has been missing for five days in the Bahamas has brought greater scrutiny to his account that his wife fell from their dinghy and was swept away by rough waters. Brian Hooker was
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By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Trump White House touted its surge of National Guard members to Washington, DC, last summer as the way to put more dangerous perpetrators in the nation’s capital behind bars. But in nearly a dozen criminal cases since the surge began, people who were found to be carrying weapons
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This year marks 25 years of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, known around the world simply as “Coachella.” The festival started in 1999 with Rage Against the Machine, Beck, The Chemical Brothers, and Tool as headliners. “It changed the festival from being something that didn’t really have a
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Update – 4/8/26 The city council discussed its options on how to fill the vacant mayoral position, revealing divided opinions from the four person council. Councilmember Stephanie Virgen suggested that Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Frank Figueroa fill the position for the remaining six months of the term and appoint a replacement on the city council.
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An 18-year-old was allegedly struck with a projectile fired by a federal agent while attending and documenting a protest last month, leaving the University of Southern California freshman without an eye, according to his attorney. Thousands of people – including Tucker Collins – spent March 28 at
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Out of town Coachella festival-goers are taking to social media this week, complaining about canceled short term rental reservations just days before the festival. Now, many say they’re left without a place to stay, and are scrambling as prices rise. “They had announced Justin Bieber as a headliner, and me
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Maruchan is getting in on the festival spirit, hosting a Japanese convenience store pop-up in the Cabazon outlets. The pop up, located at 48750 Seminole Drive, will feature free ramen samples, limited-edition merch, DIY ramen bar fun, and exclusive menu items all through festival season. View this post on Instagram A
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival goers this year now have a new network to connect with each other. It’s called Mirage, and it’s described as “a pop-up good vibes network for the festival season.” Mirage went online April 1st and will vanish as festival season comes to a close on May 1st. Sat Singh, the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – How the city of Palm Springs chooses its mayor is sparking a lot of conversation. Dozens attended Wednesday night’s city council meeting where councilmembers discussed a possible change to how the city selects its mayor. Including former mayors, who are divided over if the shift would strengthen leadership or create
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Update – 9:40 p.m. 4/8/26 The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reported that the suspect refused to exit the vehicle after the crash. The Riverside Sheriff’s Crisis Negotiation Team spoke with the suspect and attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender. After multiple attempts to negotiate a surrender, the suspect stopped all communication with deputies. The suspect
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz made the case that the sky above 125-thousand festival goers is not fully protected. He is now pushing a federal bill that would restrict aircraft over large outdoor concerts. This isn’t the first time this bill has been introduced, but it comes after a plane towing a banner crashed last
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Acrisure Arena hosted its annual Autism Acceptance Night at tonight’s Coachella Valley Firebirds game, highlighting inclusion and accessibility in sports entertainment. The event, held as part of Autism Acceptance Month, features a modified game-day environment designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Adjustments include reduced noise levels, limited lighting effects, and
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CARVER TRACT, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents of the community of Carver Tract are under a boil water notice after construction activity damaged a service line Wednesday, County Supervisor Manuel Perez’s office announced. Perez’s office said residents can receive assistance, including bottled water, from the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission while the community’s water system is under
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine, Chris Boyette, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Police in Bahamas have arrested the husband of a missing American woman days after he told investigators she fell overboard from their dinghy in rough waters, his attorney said. Royal Bahamas Police said Wednesday an American man had been taken into custody in
Continue ReadingRIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Just over $20 million in state funding earmarked for homeless relief programs will be allocated to Riverside County and the city of Riverside for ongoing mitigation efforts, it was announced today. The county and city were included in the latest round of distributions from the California Homelessness Housing, Assistance &
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