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By Eugenia Yosef, Tal Shalev, Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Israel has identified the body of another deceased hostage from Gaza as it gathers intelligence on the location of the longest-held remains. Hamas transferred the remains of a deceased hostage to Israel via the Red Cross Wednesday night, marking the third such transfer this week.
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CNN By John Fritze, Elisabeth Buchwald, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared deeply concerned Wednesday with President Donald Trump’s reliance on a vague federal law to impose global tariffs, with several members of the court’s conservative wing picking apart the administration’s position in a case that could have sweeping implications for the
Continue Reading By John Fritze, Elisabeth Buchwald, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared deeply concerned Wednesday with President Donald Trump’s reliance on a vague federal law to impose global tariffs, with several members of the court’s conservative wing picking apart the administration’s position in a case that could have sweeping implications for the economy
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A registered sex offender accused of pimping out a teenager for call girl services in the Riverside metropolitan area and elsewhere posted her pictures and other information via internet classified advertisements, arranging for her to meet men near a mall and other places, according to court documents obtained Tuesday. Deirdrick
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 68-year-old man was charged with murder in a deadly DUI crash on Halloween in Yucca Valley. Forrest Stibbens, 68, of Yucca Valley pleaded not guilty to all charges Wednesday in court. Stibbens is charged with murder, vehicular manslaughter, and DUI – causing injury to another person. Stibbens’ arrest stems from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A tribute band concert series will return for its fifth season every first Wednesday of the month starting in December, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced today. The family-friendly and free “Rock the Park” concert series will take place at 7 p.m. in the city’s Downtown Park.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – To showcase the newly-restored Plaza Theatre before the first slate of shows begin in December, a community open house and block party will be held Nov. 22 to celebrate the reopening. The open house will run from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. and feature tours highlighting aspects of the
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By Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Two New Jersey men were arrested in a terror plot probe on the heels of arrests in Michigan in an alleged ISIS-inspired terrorist plot, said Alina Habba, acting US attorney for New Jersey. The two men are said to have been part of the same
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – One day after California voters approved Proposition 50, redrawing the state’s congressional district lines to boost Democratic representation in Washington, state Republicans filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles today challenging the constitutionality of the measure. Assemblyman David Tangipa, R-Fresno, the California Republican Party, and 18 district voters brought the lawsuit,
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – The first set of honorees at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards was officially announced on Wednesday. The cast of “Sentimental Value” will receive the International Star Award for their ensemble performance, organizers confirmed. Cast members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleass, and Elle Fanning are expected to
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CORONA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Congressman Ken Calvert confirmed he will be running for the new 40th District, one day after Prop 50 passed. Calvert released a statement Wednesday: “Californians in the newly drawn 40th District deserve a proven conservative they can trust and a fighter who has delivered results for Riverside and Orange County
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By Gloria Pazmino, David Wright, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced an all-female team of co-chairs for his transition team, including former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan. The team of co-chairs includes Khan, former first deputy mayor Maria Torres-Springer, United Way of New York City head
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday warned the Justice Department it may be veering close to mishandling evidence in its criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey. “Right now, we are in a bit of a feeling of indict first, investigate later,” Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick of
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By Daniel Dale, CNN President Donald Trump has revived one of the most bizarre false claims from his first presidency and his 2024 campaign: an assertion that Americans are required to show identification to buy groceries. Trump was mocked when he made versions of this claim in 2018 and 2019 while pushing for stricter voter
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and forces of the previously dominant political party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The Tigray conflict, which lasted from 2020 to 2022, has left thousands dead, more
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. On average, more than two million Muslims a year perform the pilgrimage. Facts May 25-30, 2026 – The Hajj pilgrimage takes place. Hajj, Hadj or Hadjdj – the spelling HAJJ is the preferred CNN style. READ: A
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Personal Birth date: November 17, 1948 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Howard Brush Dean III Father: Howard Brush Dean Jr, stockbroker Mother: Andrea (Maitland) Dean Marriage: Dr. Judith Steinberg (1981-present) Children: Anne and Paul
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Tanzania’s main opposition party on Wednesday accused police of disposing of the bodies of hundreds of demonstrators killed in a crackdown following a disputed election that incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won by a landslide. Protests broke out in the East African nation during and after the vote last
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By Catherine Nicholls, Frederik Pleitgen and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will explore the possibility of carrying out fresh nuclear tests after US President Donald Trump said last week that Washington would begin nuclear testing programs. “Russia has always strictly adhered and continues to adhere to its obligations
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By Cindy Von Quednow, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Deliberations will resume Thursday after a jury deliberated for nearly two hours in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia teacher shot by her 6-year-old student in a case that could set a dramatic precedent for who to blame after school shootings. “A gun
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