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By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunctions on its aging thrill rides, according to a CNN analysis
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WXIA, CNN By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The death of a 42-year-old man on a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia this week has raised important questions about amusement park safety. The tragic incident follows reports of serious injuries on other roller coasters, including riders who required emergency brain surgery. Roller coasters are
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By Jessie Yeung, Isaac Yee, Teele Rebane, CNN (CNN) — Two cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being struck by unknown projectiles in separate incidents – highlighting the heightened danger to shipping as Iran steps up attacks in an attempt to regain control over the critical
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By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A man who engaged in a gunfight with Los Angeles police outside a Trader Joe’s store in Silver Lake after a pursuit and crash, leading to a store assistant manager being fatally shot by an officer, was sentenced today to more than 200 years to life in state prison. Los Angeles
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appealed face-to-face to skeptical Republicans and independents Wednesday night in a joint town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee, framing the election in populist terms and insisting he is willing to break with his own party if doing so benefits the
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – The final necropsy report on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s death was released on Wednesday, revealing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as the underlying primary cause of her decline. “The necropsy, performed by veterinary pathologists at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, along with extensive additional laboratory and toxicology testing,
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Candidates in Coachella Valley are dealing with campaign sign issues ranging from high permit costs to theft and removal by code enforcement.
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (KESQ)- News of Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis and surgery is bringing renewed attention to the importance of early detection and screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and many eligible people may not realize screening is available. Dr. Justin Thomas, a board-certified interventional pulmonologist
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OASIS, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider was airlifted to the hospital with major injuries after a crash along SR-86 in Oasis Wednesday afternoon. The two-vehicle crash was reported at approximately 3:40 p.m., near 81st Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on State Route 86 when a Ford F-150 entered
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Abigahil Padilla SOMERTON, Ariz. (KYMA) – Con el objetivo de fortalecer el apoyo a las personas que enfrentan el cáncer y mantener viva la solidaridad comunitaria, la Fundación Josefina Yépez anunció la apertura del registro para la vigésima edición de la Caminata Contra el Cáncer, programada para el próximo 28 de noviembre. La actividad se
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, Mexico (KYMA) – Cerca de 60 estudiantes integrantes de la Orquesta de la Secundaria Técnica 18 han dejado huella, ya que luego de que en el 2025 viajaron a Londres para participar en el evento internacional London Parade, en este tiempo fueron invitados para representar a México, pero ahora en Roma. Para
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Candidates running for mayor and City Council in La Quinta took part in a public forum Wednesday evening, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office ahead of the November 3 election. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the forum, which will feature seven candidates
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By Jeremy Herb, Tierney Sneed, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration threatened to take legal action against California election officials if they did not review a list of alleged noncitizens on Los Angeles’ voter rolls within 48 hours, according to Tuesday letters from the Justice Department obtained by CNN. The letters, signed by
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NORTH SHORE (CNS) – Cleanup and recovery efforts were ongoing today in North Shore following the hazardous conditions created by Tropical Storm Rachel over the weekend. Tropical Storm Rachel left roads covered in mud and debris across parts of the Coachella Valley, creating hazardous driving conditions in the East Valley. Especially the unincorporated community of
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NORTH SHORE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced today that mosquitoes in the North Shore community were 56% lower than other cities in the Coachella Valley as part of a program designed to reduce invasive mosquitoes and protect public health. From June 3 to Sept. 18, vector officials released
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By Eric Levenson, Meridith Edwards, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Three men whom US Rep. Nancy Mace accused of being “PREDATORS” in an unprecedented House floor speech last year – including her ex-fiancé – were charged with sexual misconduct-related offenses Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a statement. Brendan Patrick Bryant, 53,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Vice President Kamala Harris. Personal Birth date: October 20, 1964 Birth place: Oakland, California Birth name: Kamala Devi Harris Father: Donald Harris, economics professor Mother: Shyamala Gopalan Harris, physician Marriage: Douglas Emhoff (2014-present) Education: Howard University, B.A. political science and
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1955 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Francis Prevost Father: Louis Prevost, school superintendent Mother: Mildred Martínez Prevost, librarian Education: Villanova University, B.S. in mathematics, 1977;
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Following a deadly roller coaster incident in Georgia, nine other rides have been temporarily closed, including Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. The closures have raised questions about amusement ride safety and how often roller coasters are inspected. In California, permanent roller coasters must undergo inspections by qualified
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