Story by Reuters (Reuters) — Nepal’s former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested on Saturday as police investigate whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of deaths during Gen Z anti-corruption protests last September, officials said. His home minister, Ramesh Lekhak, was also arrested. They were taken into custody one day after
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By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A particularly busy spring break travel weekend is underway, and travelers are enduring more long lines at some airports nationwide even as the Department of Homeland Security has said Transportation Security Administration workers should begin receiving paychecks on Monday after weeks of a partial government shutdown. President Donald Trump
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — With thousands of US ground troops reportedly on the way to the Middle East, speculation is mounting that they may be assigned to take Iran’s Kharg Island, a key fuel hub in the northern Persian Gulf which handles 90% of Tehran’s oil exports. But Kharg is just one of
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – PGA West and La Quinta are working to send employees and their families to school. News Channel 3 takes a look at how the PGA West Education Fund is changing lives with an event they call “The Future.”
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit heat isn’t just tough on people, it can be deadly for pets. Animal services say they’re already seeing the dangers. “Last week, we had two that unfortunately passed away with the heat, and it doesn’t take much. Even a quick walk can burn paws or cause overheating. If it’s
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By Rhea Mogul, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — As the war in Iran enters its fifth week, the conflict widened further on Saturday, when Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for two missile strikes against Israel, launched hours apart. Meanwhile, a ship carrying 3,500 US sailors and Marines arrived in the Middle East, and
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – For local businesses in the Coachella Valley, the annual Coachella and Stagecoach festivals are more than just music events, they are a major economic opportunity and a chance to showcase their brands on a global stage. Last year, the two festivals combined brought in more than 700 million dollars to the
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella Valley nonprofit is celebrating a major gift with a lasting tribute, renaming its building in honor of a local philanthropist. The Jewish Federation of the Desert held a dedication and luncheon Friday officially renaming its building after donor Sherwyn Turbow. Community members gathered for the ceremony, where Eve
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – An undocumented immigrant accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old autistic girl lured to his Cathedral City apartment on New Year’s Eve pleaded not guilty today to rape of a minor and other offenses. Enrique Bautista Vasquez, 20, was arrested in January following an investigation by the Cathedral City Police Department that
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made a stop in the Coachella Valley Friday morning, speaking directly with local business leaders about the issues shaping the state. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative breakfast at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa as part of its ongoing speaker series
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A man and woman suspected of smuggling controlled substances to inmates at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta via the U.S. Postal Service were arrested today. A 29-year-old woman from Hemet and a 49-year-old man of Murrieta were taken into custody Friday and booked into the Murrieta jail on suspicion of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Registered nurses across the six California Tenet facilities, including Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, voted to approve on a three-year contract designed to improve patient safety and nurse retention, the California Nurses Association announced Friday. With a 93% approval vote, registered nurses ratified on an agreement that will
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By Eric Bradner, Steve Contorno, CNN Grapevine, Texas (CNN) — The Conservative Political Action Conference’s annual gathering in Texas — like most of its meetings over the last decade — was largely a pro-President Donald Trump pep rally. But several moments over CPAC’s first two days made clear that there are also rifts on the
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By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Cyril Theophilos, CNN (CNN) — Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked several Palestinians and established a new illegal outpost in their village, the Israeli military stepped in. But instead of detaining settlers or dismantling the illegal outpost, the soldiers targeted the Palestinian residents of Tayasir and a CNN team
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities. The prolific and much publicized “looksmaxxing” livestreamer, who is 20 years old and whose real name is Braden Peters, was arrested in Florida on Thursday night on a misdemeanor battery
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HEMET, Calif. (KESQ) – A 36-year-old man suspected of stealing roughly $10,000 worth of Lego sets and other merchandise from local retail stores in Hemet was behind bars today. Hugo Omar Sanchez-Sanchez was booked Wednesday on suspicion of possession of stolen property and organized retail theft, according to the Hemet Police Department. Bail information was
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By Jacob Lev, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County, Florida, Sheriff John Budensiek. Woods was driving a Land Rover and clipped a pickup truck pulling a small trailer, Budensiek told reporters. The collision caused Woods’ Land Rover to roll onto
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Galgano, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Tatiana Finlay was forced to borrow gas money from her 15-year-old daughter. This week, she began rationing food so her three children could eat. “I’ve been skipping meals just hoping to stretch that dollar, because I want to make sure that they have
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CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Galgano, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Tatiana Finlay was forced to borrow gas money from her 15-year-old daughter. This week, she began rationing food so her three children could eat. “I’ve been skipping meals just hoping to stretch that dollar, because I want to make sure that they
Continue ReadingBy Katherine Koretski, CNN New York (CNN) — The New York City Council approved legislation Thursday that would require police to publish plans to establish buffer zones at schools and houses of worship during protests. The move places Mayor Zohran Mamdani in the middle of another political fight. He declined Friday to say whether he
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