By Kocha Olarn, Chris Lau, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — A dangerous operation to rescue seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave for a week continues to unfold in a mountainous region of Laos, where experts are trying to beat bad weather and deteriorating conditions that are putting multiple lives at risk. Specialist cave divers,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District honored fallen heroes during its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning. Veterans, families who’ve lost loved ones and city officials all gathered to remember the brave men and women who’ve fought for our country. For veterans like Robert Lopez, raised in Coachella and having served in
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Memorial Day weekend travelers heading in and out of the Coachella Valley are facing more than just heavier traffic this holiday weekend. Strong desert winds moving through the area are creating difficult driving conditions along Interstate 10, especially through North Palm Springs where there are gusty conditions. Strong winds have
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Heather Topliff, a Police Services Manager with the Palm Springs Police Department, was honored for more than 20 years in public safety communications during the 20th annual Memorial Day Awards Luncheon in Cathedral City. The event, hosted by AMVETS Post 66 and Veterans for Peace, brought together veterans, community leaders,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans, community leaders, and families gathered at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City on Memorial Day to mark the 25th anniversary of the California LGBTQ Veterans Memorial. The memorial, dedicated in 2001 before the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” became California’s first state-recognized LGBTQ veterans memorial. “This memorial is
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Flower Drop has returned to the Palm Springs Air Museum this Memorial Day. Thousands of carnations were dropped out of a World War II-era bomber, each representing those who gave their lives for our country. Like each and every year, the event is being held to honor our fallen
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Abigahil Padilla YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – La artista sanluisina Violeta Isaacs ha llevado su talento más allá de la frontera al participar en “The People’s Artist”, un concurso nacional de arte en Estados Unidos presentado por el actor Johnny Depp, convirtiéndose en un ejemplo de identidad, cultura y expresión binacional. Originaria de San Luis Río Colorado
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 69-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was attacked and beaten near his Trump-themed Escondido home last week reportedly died of his injuries Sunday night, according to several news reports today. Kerry Sheron was the owner of the so-called Trump House, which got its name from Sheron’s display of several U.S. flags
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Carolina Garcia CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – Desde el sábado pasado, Calexico Baja Runners, realizó una ardua labor limpiando el cementerio “Count View”, todo esto para preparar el evento de este lunes en el marco del “Memorial Day”, precisamente este lunes, desde las primeras horas del día colocaron más de 160 banderas de Estados Unidos en
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By Chris Boyette, Sarah Dewberry, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Anger building over conditions at Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers is focused again Tuesday on a facility in Newark, New Jersey, where protesters are still gathered a day after their charged demonstration turned chaotic. Protesters at Delaney Hall – a privately owned, 1,000-bed facility
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County was at its second-highest amount for a Memorial Day today, $6.007, 2.4 cents less than the record $6.031 set in 2022. The near record is the result of the $1.452 increase since the joint U.S./Israel attack on
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities today were investigating a large fight in a Riverside neighborhood that left one person dead and three injured after a suspect allegedly struck them with a vehicle. The fight was reported at about 12:40 a.m. Sunday in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department.
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TEMECULA, Calif. (KESQ) – Human remains found in the Warner Springs area have been identified as a missing Pauma Valley man whose vehicle was found abandoned in Temecula, authorities said today. Francisco Torres, 61, was reported missing by his family on May 12, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Alberto Loureiro. Investigators located
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox. Personal Birth date: June 9, 1961 Birth place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Birth name: Michael Andrew Fox Father: Bill Fox, Canadian Armed Forces officer Mother: Phyllis (Piper) Fox Marriage: Tracy Pollan (July 16, 1988-present) Children: Esme,
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By Pau Mosquera, CNN (CNN) — A Spanish national who was evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid has tested positive of hantavirus, Spain’s Ministry of Health said Monday. The patient is one of the 14 Spaniards who were aboard the MV Hondius. They have been in
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at lockouts and strikes in professional sports. A lockout is imposed by management or the owners. A strike is initiated by the employees or players. Major League Baseball (MLB) Lockouts & Strikes There have been nine work stoppages in MLB history, as a result of five strikes
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pence, the 48th vice president of the United States. Personal Birth date: June 7, 1959 Birth place: Columbus, Indiana Birth name: Michael Richard Pence Father: Edward Pence, gas station owner Mother: Nancy Pence-Fritsch Marriage: Karen Pence (1985-present) Children: Michael, Charlotte and Audrey
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the events in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on June 3-4, 1989. Facts Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing, the capital of China. Tiananmen means “gate of heavenly peace.” In 1989, after several weeks of demonstrations, Chinese troops entered Tiananmen Square on June 4
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Families across the Coachella Valley are paying more this Memorial Day weekend as gas prices and cookout essentials continue to rise. California gas prices have climbed above $6 per gallon on average, with Riverside County prices near $6.05. At the grocery store, barbecue favorites like ground beef, steaks, hot dogs
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Several desert cities are commemorating Memorial Day with various events, here’s a list of them: Coachella Valley Public Cemetery in Coachella will hold its annual ceremony at 9 a.m. The event will include a flyover, wreath presentation and playing of taps. The cemetery is located at 82925 52nd Ave, Coachella.
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