By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — As the US military’s September strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean has come under increased scrutiny by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and military legal experts, the Trump administration’s explanation has shifted. CNN and other outlets have reported that after an initial strike on
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — After years of shouting on a sidewalk, street preacher Gabriel Olivier managed to make his case to the Supreme Court without raising his voice, holding a sign or calling anyone a “sissy.” Olivier wants to challenge an ordinance in federal court that was enacted by a suburban Mississippi city
Continue ReadingBy Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — The voters who chose Zohran Mamdani might be about to get a bigger voice in picking Democrats’ next presidential nominee. James Skoufis, a New York state senator who previously ran for Democratic National Committee chair, told CNN he will introduce a bill Thursday to move the Empire State’s 2028
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By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump was asked about how Afghans legally in the United States might feel about his decision to pause issuing visas for them after the suspected shooter of National Guard members was identified as an Afghan national, he took aim at another country in the same breath:
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is taking action on expanding its dust monitoring capabilities to better understand and address dust (particulate matter-PM10) challenges in the Coachella Valley. The strong desert winds that blow through the valley stir up and carry dust across the region, affecting air quality,
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and top United States negotiators did not yield a breakthrough on a possible Ukraine peace deal, a Kremlin aide said early Wednesday. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner sat down for the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Villas at Millennium, a new affordable housing complex, hosted its groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday in Palm Desert. Palm Villas at Millennium will be developed in two phases across 10.49 acres. The first phase will include five three-story residential buildings with 120 residential units. “Up and down the state of California, the number
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — Back in 1997, Caleb Gervin was a junior for Cathedral City high school. He led the Lions to a CIF championship, playing for head coach Rob Hanmer, who has long said Gervin is the best player he’s ever seen in the desert. Fast forward 28 years later, Gervin is now the head coach
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Update 12/03/25 Aaron Garcia was found by police, his family told News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson. Original Report 12/02/25 COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Daniela Gonzalez, the mother of Aaron Garcia a 12-year-old Coachella boy reported missing on Monday, is pleading for the public’s help as the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RSO) continues to search for
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By Joyce Jiang and Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. The concert time arrived, but the door stayed shut. Then, the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A major milestone at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus on Tuesday – Leaders celebrated the topping off of the new Student Success Center. The Center is the first state-funded facility on campus and is currently ahead of schedule, with plans to open in 2027. Many attended the ceremony,
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By Mauricio Torres, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The petition, filed Tuesday by US human rights attorney
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special US House election for Tennessee’s 7th District, preventing an upset but emboldening Democrats who over-performed in a normally deep-red district. His win over Democrat Aftyn Behn allows the GOP to retain the seat previously held by former Rep. Mark Green, who
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs hosted its “State of the City” Tuesday at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The address highlighted some of the city’s accomplishments and took a look ahead to future plans. Mayor Ron deHarte shared updates on the recent accomplishments and new ideas for Palm Springs. Local
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man accused of a suspected DUI crash that killed a La Quinta teen has now been charged with murder. Jose Villegas Orbe, 47, of Palm Springs, was back in court on Tuesday, where he received an additional charge of murder after the teen he struck with his car, Liam Cantu,
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By Molly English, CNN (CNN) — City councilman James Solomon will become the next mayor of Jersey City after winning Tuesday’s runoff, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk. Solomon’s victory denies a comeback attempt by former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, who was attempting to reenter elected office for the first time in
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A lawsuit spearheaded by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office against Panda Express Restaurant Group Inc. over the alleged mishandling of sensitive substances was settled for $1.056 million, which the corporation will pay to Riverside and other counties, along with implementation of a program to correct past deficiencies, it was announced
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials in Indio are pushing for clarity on recent immigration enforcement in the area, seeking information about who has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and why the public has been left in the dark. Council member Oscar Ortiz is leading the effort to request data from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The new Palm Springs Symphony is getting ready to kick off its inaugural season. The Symphony is a professional orchestra composed of 50 local musicians dedicated to bringing world class music to the Coachella Valley. And it’s the official Symphony-in-Residence of the newly renovated Plaza Theatre. Its first performance will
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A federal judge in Los Angeles has again ruled for Cher in her lawsuit claiming Sonny Bono’s widow owes her $1 million in royalties for Sonny & Cher songs, according to court papers obtained today by City News Service. U.S. District Judge John Kronstadt wrote in a final judgment issued Nov.
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