By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia circuit court judge on Thursday dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal, in a case connected to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023. Prosecutors had alleged Parker ignored warnings that the boy had a gun shortly before the
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court subjected the world’s largest cruise ship companies to a stiff headwind on Thursday, reviving a claim that alleged they trafficked in property confiscated by the Cuban government when they docked their ships in Havana. The court’s decision is a loss for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Corporation
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is preparing for a busy summer with programs designed to keep kids active and engaged while school is out. Officials say this year’s offerings include sports, gymnastics, pilates, swimming, and other recreational activities for children of all ages across the Coachella Valley. District leaders say the programs
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By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A record 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, the highest number to reach the summit from the mountain’s south side in a single day, a Nepali hiking official said. That’s nearly 50 more than the previous high of 223 set on May 22, 2019, though the overall number
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — In rural Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lethal Ebola strain has torn through local communities – claiming over 100 lives and triggering a global health emergency. The virus was first discovered in the DRC in 1976, and remains an enduring threat. The central African nation has seen 17
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By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — A UK radio station has apologized to Britain’s King Charles III and its listeners after accidentally and incorrectly announcing the death of the monarch. “Due to a computer error at our main studio the Death of a Monarch procedure, which all UK stations hold in readiness while hoping not
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Stephen Colbert will sign off from “The Late Show” tonight, ending his run in the storied CBS chair once occupied by David Letterman. What comes next for one of TV’s biggest personalities is an open question as others across the industry try to navigate the fragile world of network comedy.Write
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN Stephen Colbert will sign off from “The Late Show” tonight, ending his run in the storied CBS chair once occupied by David Letterman. What comes next for one of TV’s biggest personalities is an open question as others across the industry try to navigate the fragile world of network comedy.Write a
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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — The British government has found no evidence that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was vetted prior to his appointment as a trade envoy in 2001, a minister said Thursday, alongside the release of documents which showed that the former prince’s mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, pushed for his appointment to
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — James Talarico, Texas Democrats’ US Senate nominee, has thrown his support behind Johnny Garcia in the state’s 35th Congressional District, where Democrats are ramping up their efforts to block a rival candidate who made antisemitic comments ahead of a runoff election next week. “Born and raised in a working
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By Tami Luhby, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — During his 2024 campaign, President Donald Trump made a big promise to Americans seeking fertility care to start or expand their families. “Under the Trump administration, your government will pay for — or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for — all costs associated with
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By Helen Regan, Wayne Chang, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of speaking to Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, in what would be an unprecedented move for a US leader and a major departure from diplomatic norms. US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since 1979, when Washington shifted diplomatic
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, one sign it is rapidly rebuilding certain military capabilities degraded by US-Israeli strikes, according to two sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. Four sources told CNN that US intelligence
Continue ReadingBy Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Two young women who hid under a car as a gunman launched a murderous assault in Washington, DC, last year have described how speaking to survivors of the Holocaust and other terrorist attacks has helped them confront their trauma. Catherine Szkop, now 29, and Abbie Talmoud, now 25, were
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Loveland, CO (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds had their season come to an end Wednesday night at Blue FCU Arena in Colorado. The Eagles defeated the Firebirds 3-2 in Game 4 of the Pacific Division Finals. pic.twitter.com/Z5UfBDkbXG— x – Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) May 21, 2026 The Firebirds started the game with 2-0 lead,
Continue ReadingBy Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was censured by his own party Wednesday night for his decision to grant clemency to election denier Tina Peters. The Colorado Democratic Party voted to rebuke the governor over his decision to free Peters. “Reducing her sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump,
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs will celebrate the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe with a special downtown fundraising event later this month. The Marilyn 100 Martini Festival is scheduled on May 30 near the Forever Marilyn statue. A portion of the proceeds benefits Greater Palm Springs Pride. Organizers say the event
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A nonprofit organization awarded $95,000 in scholarships to 86 graduating seniors in the Coachella Valley today at Rancho Mirage High School. Do The Right Thing hosted the award ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the campus at 31001 Rattler Road, which also recognized nine students for special recognition selected from
Continue ReadingBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., and mother of five announced Wednesday she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” Trump posted on Instagram Wednesday. She said she underwent a medical
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Von Quednow, Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — A remote settlement pegged as a “Whites-only” community in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas is being sued for discrimination after rejecting a woman’s application to buy land there. Michelle Walker, who is of Jewish ancestry, says the organization that runs the community, Return to the Land,
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