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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump made numerous false claims during a Cabinet meeting Thursday at the White House – many of them about vaccines. He wrongly asserted that babies are given 82 vaccines in a single shot (not even close to true). He wrongly asserted that babies are given vaccine doses
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Personal Birth date: June 6, 1980 Birth place: Minneapolis, Minnesota Birth name: Peter Brian Hegseth Father: Brian Hegseth, basketball coach Mother: Penelope “Penny” Hegseth, career coach Marriages: Jennifer Rauchet (2019–present); Samantha Deering (2010-2018, divorced); Meredith Schwarz (2004-2009,
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 78-year-old man suspected of brandishing a gun at his son at a Cathedral City residence was out on bail today. The Cathedral City resident was arrested and booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio Wednesday night on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. He was released Thursday
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By Alayna Treene, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Dominion Voting Systems, the election vendor that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, is being sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote effective immediately. Scott Leiendecker, the founder of a Missouri-based election technology company who previously served as the Republican director for the St. Louis City
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By Alison Main, Manu Raju, Arlette Saenz, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Democratic senators on Thursday gave some credit to President Donald Trump for brokering phase one of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas but warned of potential challenges in enacting the plan. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he’s “waiting to exhale” and
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A court hearing for a 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident suspected of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed much of the exclusive community was postponed this morning. Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested Tuesday in Florida and made his initial appearance in an Orlando federal courtroom Wednesday. He
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By Tami Luhby, Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Obamacare has brought the federal government to a standstill. Once again, Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle over the landmark health reform law. But this time it has prevented lawmakers from passing legislation to fund federal agencies for the current fiscal year, forcing the government
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser benefiting hospitality management student at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus will he held later this month at Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage. “An Evening in Monte Carlo” masquerade ball will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 29 at
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The showcase runs from October 8th through November 9th.
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By Pete Muntean, Rebekah Riess, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how many air traffic controllers show up to work tonight. The Federal Aviation Administration reported staffing shortages for controllers dealing with airspace in 11 different places Thursday evening, according to
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The White House on Thursday dismissed Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s allegation that the most recent US strike in the Caribbean may have targeted a Colombian vessel, saying the claim is “baseless and reprehensible.” “The United States looks forward to President Petro publicly retracting his baseless and reprehensible
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — All the hostages still held in Gaza are set to be released as soon as Monday under the first phase of a ceasefire plan agreed by Hamas and Israel, US President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday. More than two years after Hamas and its allies kidnapped 251 people
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By Dakin Andone, Ed Lavandera, Ashley Killough, CNN Livingston, Texas (CNN) — A Texas court has again granted a stay of execution to death row inmate Robert Roberson, who has long claimed he is innocent in the murder of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis, saying his conviction based on a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome
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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After months of delays and disappointments, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on Friday. Thousands of Palestinians have begun walking from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City in the north. The Israeli military is pulling back its forces, in accordance with the deal
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Remnants of former Hurricane Priscilla will move into SoCal and Southern Arizona today and tomorrow, bringing the chance of showers and thunderstorms. Due to the tropical nature of the moisture moving in, there is a chance of heavy downpours and flooding. The Flood Watch up currently covers areas of the high desert, and then stretches
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Supreme Court of the United States. Facts The US Supreme Court was created in accordance with Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution of the United States and by the authority of the Judiciary Act of September 24, 1789. Nine justices comprise the US
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By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — A marine heat wave spanning much of the North Pacific Ocean is already influencing the weather in North America and is poised to make its mark on winter. The unusually warm ocean water, coined “the blob” due to how it appears on weather maps, has brought milder and more
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the 1983 bombing of a Marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 241 US service personnel. Facts On October 23, 1983, 241 US service personnel – including 220 Marines and 21 other service personnel – are killed by a truck bomb at a Marine compound
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – With rain in the forecast, it’s important to stay safe on the roads and around your home. When roads get wet, drivers should slow down and increase the distance between vehicles. Many rain-related crashes happen because drivers don’t adjust their speed. Slowing down by 5 to 10 miles per hour can
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