By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — In an unusually biting court filing that mimicked the classic tone of President Donald Trump, the Justice Department asked a federal judge late Monday to undo a ruling that would have halted construction of a massive new White House ballroom. The DOJ’s request argued the suspected gunman who showed
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is receiving national recognition after earning multiple spots in USA Today’s 10Best rankings, including being named one of the top zoos in the country. One highlight is the zoo’s Australian Adventures exhibit, which ranked in the top five nationwide and features an immersive, walk-through
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Arrests at the 2026 Stagecoach Music Festival fell about 21% from last year, according to data released by the Indio Police Department. Police reported 119 total arrests during the three-day country music festival, down from 151 arrests in 2025. The festival ran April 24–26, with campers arriving the day before. False
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Queen Consort Camilla, wife of King Charles III. Personal Birth date: July 17, 1947 Birth place: London, England Birth name: Camilla Rosemary Shand Father: Major Bruce Shand, retired British Army officer, later a wine merchant Mother: Rosalind Cubitt, daughter of the 3rd
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania congressman. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1958 Birth place: Winchester, Virginia Birth name: Richard John Santorum Father: Aldo Santorum, a psychologist Mother: Catherine (Dughi) Santorum, a nurse Marriage: Karen (Garver) Santorum (1990-present) Children: Isabella, Patrick, Peter, Sarah, Gabriel (died
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A German tourist has died after being bitten by a snake while on vacation in Egypt, authorities have said. The 57-year-old man, who has not been identified, had attended a snake-charmer show while on vacation with his family when he was bitten by the animal earlier this month, according
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By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27 and originally from Bangladesh, were last seen nearly two weeks ago in
Continue Reading BAY NEWS 9 (SPECTRUM NEWS), HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, CNN By Karina Tsui, Isabel Rosales, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — As the suspect accused of killing two doctoral students in Florida faces murder charges, authorities have laid out disturbing and grisly details surrounding the students’ disappearance. Zamil Limon and
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland recently gave birth mid-air to a healthy baby girl, with two paramedics on board assisting with makeshift tools. It just goes to show that even in an era of chronic flight delays, some arrivals still come ahead of schedule.
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra’s rise in the California gubernatorial race was made clear in a recent debate when a rival went after him. “Mr. Becerra, you have all these lovely plans, but there are never any numbers, any revenue plan, any details, anything that pushes on the status quo,” former Rep.
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By Lucas Lilieholm, CNN (CNN) — Sri Lankan authorities said 22 Buddhist monks were arrested for possession of over 110 kilograms of cannabis – illegal in the South Asian nation – at the international airport in the capital Colombo, the largest ever drug bust at the terminal. Authorities said the men, who were returning from
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By Issy Ronald, Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III will emphasize the long history and democratic values his country shares with the United States in an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, delivered while relations between the two nations are at an unusually low ebb.
Continue Reading CNN, POOL By Issy Ronald, Max Foster, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III will emphasize the long history and democratic values his country shares with the United States in an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday, delivered while relations between the two nations are at an unusually
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung and Satish Cheney, CNN (CNN) — A French teenager is facing up to two years in a Singapore prison after he allegedly licked a straw in an orange juice vending machine – then placed it back in the dispenser. Singapore, a small, highly-developed and wealthy financial hub in Southeast Asia, is well-known
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled the Pentagon can require escorts for journalists inside the building while litigation over the Defense Department’s restrictive press policy continues. In a 2-1 ruling, the panel found the Pentagon is likely to succeed in arguing its new escort policy is valid,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – One person was killed, and five others were injured in a head-on collision in Indio that Indio Police said may have been caused by an impaired driver. The crash was reported shortly after 7:10 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 44 and Arabia Street. For Antonio Cazarez, who witnessed the
Continue ReadingBy Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he and Kid Rock went “for a ride” Monday with US Army Apache helicopter pilots — less than a month after the military sparked criticism when Army pilots flew Apaches over the entertainer’s Nashville-area home. “Kid Rock is a patriot and huge supporter
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Summer travel season is approaching and local doctors want you to be prepared before you get on a flight or visit packed venues. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with infectious disease specialist Dr. Phyllis Ritchie about how you can stay healthy.
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By Tim Lister, Aida Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Asal, a freelance designer in her 30s living in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. But after nearly two months without the internet, she told CNN by phone, “no new projects, no replies. It’s like everything just stopped overnight.” On the verge of
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