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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – People in government offices, businesses and schools throughout Riverside County next week will stop everything for a minute to “drop, cover and hold on” during a statewide earthquake preparedness drill, now in its 17th year. The Great California ShakeOut of 2025 is scheduled for 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16.
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By Hanako Montgomery, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — For most of her life, Sanae Takaichi has loved heavy metal. Since drumming in a college band, the 64-year-old politician has remained a fan of groups like Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. She used to play so hard that she carried four pairs of sticks as back-up in
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MURRIETA, Calif. (KESQ) – A convicted felon who joined a cohort in killing a watchman at a 460-acre illegal marijuana grow in Anza was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Brandon Noll Pollard, 33, of Escondido, killed Khamsene Singnolay in 2019. Last month, a Murrieta jury convicted Pollard of
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By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — The air traffic control tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated for a time Friday night after a fire alarm and a gas smell were detected, according to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration. “Just keep taxiing V then F,” one controller told a pilot according to
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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 25-year-old Riverside County sheriff’s deputy suspected of possession of a stolen vehicle was out on bail today. Dakota Lasher Robson was arrested and booked into Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta Thursday on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle and unauthorized computer access, according to
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump spoke on Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado after his administration denounced the committee awarding her the honor. Trump has made no secret of his desire to win the prize. A growing number of world leaders have also said he should win
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By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the US will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, which will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots who will train alongside US troops. “The location will host a contingent
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James’ indictment Thursday was the second major achievement in the aggressive pressure campaign by the White House to prosecute President Donald Trump’s political foes. The five-page indictment accuses James of making false statements on a loan application to receive favorable terms, allegations
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By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation Monday following the collapse of his overnight government. “The president of the republic has named Mr Sébastien Lecornu prime minister and has charged him with forming a government,” the Élysée Palace
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By Pete Muntean, Nicki Brown, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration reported 12 of their facilities were short-staffed on Friday, including some which have caused delays for travelers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport will not have the normal number of staff in its control tower from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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It started as a joke — that host Patrick Evans then decided to make official. This October, KESQ is introducing “Eye on the Dessert” — a special look at the best sweet treats around the Coachella Valley with “Eye on the Dessert” correspondent Angela Chen. For this special debut of Eye on the Dessert, we
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By Ivana Kottasová, Mohammad al-Sawalhi, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Palestinians began the long, dusty walk from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City after a ceasefire came into effect in the enclave on Friday. They found their city lying in ruins – yet were relieved to be returning home. Virtually the whole population of
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A conservative influencer railed against the Democratic Party for having “mainstreamed violence as a political tool” during a Justice Department press conference where Attorney General Pam Bondi discussed a death threat against him. At the event in Florida, Content creator Benny Johnson said he received a graphic letter threatening
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CNN By Adam Cancryn, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — First lady Melania Trump said Friday that Russia has allowed eight Ukrainian children to reunite with their parents, following months of private discussions between Russian officials and the first lady’s office centered on children separated from their families during the war. The first lady revealed that
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The event is set for Thursday, October 16th
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By Tami Luhby, Annie Grayer, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — More than 4,000 federal employees received layoff notices Friday as part of the Trump administration’s broad effort to reshape the government while it remains shutdown, according to a court filing Friday. The filing provides greater insight into an announcement from President Donald Trump’s budget chief
Continue ReadingBy Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Former troops kicked out of military service for refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine will receive “special category VIP or ‘white glove’ treatment” if they rejoin, the Pentagon said Thursday in conjunction with the release of a memo to military service leaders. The changes follow criticism from some social
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By Tami Luhby, Adam Cancryn, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Friday a deal with drugmaker AstraZeneca in his latest effort to lower drug costs through so-called “Most Favored Nation” pricing. The move comes after the president unveiled last week an agreement with Pfizer to reduce prices on many of its
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By Sarah Ferris, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills is expected to announce her bid for US Senate on Tuesday, becoming the most high-profile Democrat to date to enter the race to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins, according to a source familiar with the plans. The announcement date, the source cautioned, could
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CNN By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Jason Morris, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Some people are dead and several people are unaccounted for after an explosion at a military explosives company in Tennessee, local officials say. “We do have some folks, we can confirm that we do have some that are deceased,” Humphreys County Sheriff Chris
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