RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The Jewish Federation of the Desert is awarding more than $1.2 million in grants to several organizations. Each year, Jewish Federation of the Desert provides funding to local, regional, and international organizations in a variety of categories and each of our grantees meets several objectives, which include: Caring for the
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By Nectar Gan, Chris Lau, Kristie Lu Stout, Yong Xiong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Days before winning his second presidential term, Donald Trump made a bold promise: if he returned to the White House, he would free a pugnacious, self-made billionaire from a Hong Kong prison. “100% I’ll get him out. He’ll be easy
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Illinois on Wednesday denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to enforce civil arrest warrants for the absent Texas House Democrats trying to stop a redistricting effort that could net Republicans five seats in the US House. Judge Scott Larson of the Eighth Circuit Court of
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Moreno Valley man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a minor in Twentynine Palms, authorities announced on Wednesday. The arrest happened after a report of possible lewd acts with a child on the afternoon of July 24. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, it was
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sylvester Stallone and the rock band Kiss are among this year’s Kennedy Center honorees. See who else made the cut — including the person expected to host the awards show in December. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KESQ) — A couple from Thermal was sentenced to prison for their role in a multi-million dollar scheme to traffic Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs into the United States. “Selling illegal pesticides and veterinary drugs endangers people, animals, and the environment,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon for the Southern District of California. “Our
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By Molly Reinmann, Julia Vargas Jones, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in San Francisco seemed unconvinced after a three-day trial that the continued deployment of federalized members of California’s National Guard — who were originally deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda — is lawful. US District
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three men who took part in the kidnapping of an 18-year-old U.S. citizen in Tijuana who was later killed by a co-defendant were sentenced to prison terms in San Diego federal court today. Prosecutors say the victim was abducted from a Tijuana hotel, then beaten and tortured while his
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PALM DESERT, Calif (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents are continuously facing scams through phone calls, texts, emails and more. Now organizations are hoping to bring necessary education to the community to prevent money loss or other damages. Assemblymember Greg Wallis partnered with the Desert Recreation District to host a Senior Scam Awareness Seminar at the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former NBA player Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Personal Birth date: August 23, 1978 Death date: January 26, 2020 Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: Kobe Bean Bryant Father: Joe Bryant, a professional basketball player Mother: Pam
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By Christian Edwards, Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Since US President Donald Trump announced he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska, European leaders have been on edge. Although Trump has lately signaled support for Ukraine, Europe fears that Putin, a former KGB spy, will be able to bring the US president back round to seeing
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The final defendant charged in the 2008 shooting death of an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Cypress Park was among more than two dozen fugitives returned to the United States from Mexico, the U.S. Department of Justice announced today. Roberto Salazar, 38, is the last of six people who
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A suspect was arrested for allegedly assaulting an elderly person at a residence in Palm Desert, authorities said today. Deputies responded to call shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 73000 block of Santa Rosa Way regarding a report of battery, according to Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez of the Riverside
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By Brian Todd, Dan Berman, Michael Williams, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A traffic checkpoint set up by Washington, DC, police and federal agents drew community outrage on Wednesday night as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s police entered its third night. CNN’s team at the scene observed multiple cars being pulled over temporarily,
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By Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, CNN Baltimore (CNN) — A federal judge was skeptical at a hearing Wednesday of the Justice Department’s effort to sue all of Maryland’s federal court judges in a case testing the Trump administration’s effort to limit the power of the judiciary. The case raises major questions about ongoing power struggles
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By Chantelle Navarro Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — An Oklahoma County woman hopes a new state law will help her be released from prison sooner. Tyesha Long was sentenced to 27 years for killing a man who she says was abusing her. The Oklahoma Survivors Act allows for reduced
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By Nicole Aponte Click here for updates on this story SHARONVILLE, Ohio (WLWT) — A second-grade teacher at Princeton City Schools is preparing for the new year – just months after an act of kindness that goes way beyond the classroom. Janae Sneed sets up her classroom at Sharonville Elementary, ready to teach her students
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Treasury Secretary Jacob “Jack” Lew. Personal Birth date: August 29, 1955 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Jacob Joseph Lew Father: Irving Lew, lawyer and rare book dealer Mother: Ruth (Turoff) Lew Marriage: Ruth Schwartz Children: Isaac “Danny” and
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By Morgan Schneider, Sean MacKinnon Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — A 22-year-old man was hospitalized after a pursuit ended in a crash involving a school bus in Madisonville Tuesday. Multiple Hamilton County emergency crews responded to the scene, in the intersection of Red Bank Expressway and Duck Creek Road.
Continue ReadingStory by the Associated Press Tel Aviv, Israel (AP) — Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against
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