By Abeer Salman, Christian Edwards, Eyad Kourdi, Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — A prominent Palestinian activist who had worked on an Oscar-winning documentary was killed on Monday during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to local journalists and officials. Odeh Hathalin, who was a consultant on “No Other Land,” a
Continue ReadingSPECTRUM-NEWS-NY1, CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Darren Beattie, who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump’s first term after CNN revealed that he spoke at a conference attended by White nationalists, will now serve as the acting president of the US Institute of Peace, a senior State Department official said. Here’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Darren Beattie, who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump’s first term after CNN revealed that he spoke at a conference attended by White nationalists, will now serve as the acting president of the US Institute of Peace, a senior State Department official said. Here’s what
Continue ReadingBy Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — Darren Beattie, who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump’s first term after CNN revealed that he spoke at a conference attended by White nationalists, will now serve as the acting president of the US Institute of Peace, a senior State Department official said. Here’s what else
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CNN, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1, SEE PREFONTS By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are combing through evidence in the wake of New York City’s deadliest mass shooting since 2000, trying to figure how a gunman came to unleash an assault-style rifle in Midtown, fatally shooting four people – including a police officer – and injuring
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are combing through evidence in the wake of New York City’s deadliest mass shooting since 2000, trying to figure how a gunman came to unleash an assault-style rifle in Midtown, fatally shooting four people – including a police officer – and injuring one before killing himself. The shooting
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By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — As her memory faded from Alzheimer’s disease in her late 50s, Tammy Maida began to lose track of her life. Car keys, eyeglasses and her purse disappeared multiple times a day. Key characters in novels she was reading were forgotten. Groceries were left in the garage. Keeping the books
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By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Kaylee Goncalves’ family expressed criticism and fury. Xana Kernodle’s aunt tried empathy and forgiveness. Yet, despite their “good cop-bad cop” efforts, Bryan Kohberger remained silent and “respectfully” declined to give any insight into why he fatally stabbed four University of Idaho students in the overnight hours of November 13,
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By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Ever since Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Donald Trump at the US Capitol January 20 – with the eight other Supreme Court justices looking on – the question has been whether they would restrain a president who vowed to upend the constitutional order. The answer,
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By Eric Bradner, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Democrats landed the biggest recruiting win of the 2026 midterm elections to date when former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper launched his Senate run Monday, boosting party hopes of winning the seat opened by retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. They are looking for several more wins just
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By Rhea Mogul and Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Three militants responsible for a deadly attack on tourists in India-administered Kashmir earlier this year have been killed, a senior Indian official told lawmakers on Tuesday. The massacre in April saw gunmen storm a scenic mountain spot in India-administered Kashmir, killing 26 people,
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By Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A New York police officer, a “beloved” security guard, a young Cornell graduate and a senior executive with investment firm Blackstone were killed Monday when a lone gunman stormed a sprawling office tower in Midtown Manhattan and opened fire. The shooter then killed himself, ending
Continue Reading CNN By Danya Gainor, Dakin Andone, TuAnh Dam, CNN New York (CNN) — The grief for New York Police Department Officer Didarul Islam stretched from Midtown Manhattan all the way up to the 47th Precinct in the Bronx Monday night. The crying could be heard from the street, one neighbor who was walking his dog
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KESQ) – Local Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, (D-CA) is supporting the Major Richard Star Act to help veterans. The bipartisan legislation is named in honor of Major Richard A. Star, a decorated war veteran who was forced to medically retire due to his combat-related injuries. Major Star sadly lost his battle with
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PALM SPRING, Calif. (KESQ) – President Donald Trump said there is ‘real starvation’ in Gaza and that the United States will set up food centers. It comes as thousands of Palestinians are suffering from malnutrition. As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, local organizers from CodePink in the Coachella Valley are calling on elected officials
Continue ReadingBy Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice has filed a misconduct complaint against US District Court Judge James Boasberg – marking another formal challenge against a federal judge who has pushed back on the Trump administration’s policies. The complaint, submitted Monday and obtained by CNN, alleges that Boasberg, the DC judge
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Hormone replacement therapy can benefit many people as they age and experience a drop in hormone levels. Age-related changes in hormone levels can cause problems that range from wellness issues to serious medical conditions. Hormone therapy is not just for aging adults, though. It can also be useful for younger
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) — The Rancho Mirage Community Park will be shutting down for a month to undergo some updates. The city of Rancho Mirage released an announcement, saying it will be temporarily closing the tennis courts, basketball courts, two pickleball courts, and practice courts at Rancho Mirage Community Park beginning Monday, July 28th
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Hot Springs Police Department is sharing drone video showing a search for a suspect on Saturday. Investigators say officers were getting ready to serve a search warrant at a home following an assault. They launched a drone to check out the area – and say they saw
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) This week, the spotlight is on the people who usually stay behind it. The 4th Annual Event Services Celebration Week is officially underway in Greater Palm Springs, recognizing the event professionals who power everything from conventions to music festivals across the Coachella Valley. Hosted in partnership with the Event Services Professionals
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