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Former British ambassador to US Peter Mandelson issues apology over friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the United States, has apologized for continuing his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of the latter’s conviction. Mandelson, who was fired from his ambassadorial role in September over his ties to the disgraced financier, had faced criticism for

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Literary festival axed after high profile authors join mass walkout over dumped Palestinian writer

By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A much-loved annual literary festival has been canceled after more than 180 writers quit the program to protest the dumping of a Palestinian Australian author, whose invitation was withdrawn due to “cultural sensitivities” following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Adelaide Writers’ Week has been mired in controversy

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Youth step up as immigration enforcement strains Coachella Valley families

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ)  – As immigration enforcement continues locally and nationwide, Gabby Armenta co-founder of Indigenous Cultural Center Danza Azteca Citlaltonac, said children are increasingly stepping into adult roles after parents are detained, deported or too scared to leave their home. “We know of families that there are 15 year olds taking on jobs, side

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Department of Homeland Security changes story of Maryland ICE shooting after local police release contradicting details

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has altered its account of an immigration enforcement-related shooting in a Baltimore suburb on Christmas Eve after details in its initial statement were contradicted by local police. On December 24, DHS issued a statement saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers “defensively fired” at a

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Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump administration over immigration operations. Here are the lawsuits’ key claims

By Danya Gainor, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota and Illinois separately filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration, arguing the president’s immigration crackdown is terrorizing their communities and violating the Constitution. “We have watched in horror as unchecked federal agents have aggressively assaulted and terrorized our communities and neighborhoods in Illinois, undermining Constitutional rights

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Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome

By Katie Bo Lillis, Natasha Bertrand, Priscilla Alvarez, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops that are colloquially

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‘Sunline Rides Reimagined:’ New community-focused initiative aimed at shaping the future of public transportation

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunline Transit Agency is launching a new community-focused initiative aimed at shaping the future of public transportation here in the valley. The program is called Sunline Rides Reimagined, and it invites residents to share ideas to help improve bus routes, rides, and future mobility options. “We’re trying to find out

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CVUSD shares more details about mold remediation at elementary school as parents plan protest

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been about a month since the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) said mold remediation was complete at John Kelley Elementary School in Thermal. The school district and several third-party companies they contracted to ensure safety after the mold was found said parents and students should no longer have concerns

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