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By Eric Bradner, Sarah Ferris, CNN Washington (CNN) — As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused Republicans of refusing to work to end the government shutdown and referred to House Speaker Mike Johnson as focusing on “inane and silly” things, the White House’s rapid response account was calling her and fellow progressive Bernie Sanders “not serious people.” The
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Indio is undergoing a major transformation, with new businesses, a growing college campus, and the recent opening of a modern public library drawing more people into the area. The rapid growth is fueling excitement among residents — but it’s also raising new concerns about public safety. Mayor Glenn Miller says
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A new art display is bringing bright colors and culture to downtown Palm Springs. The new art installation called “Deriva Floral” by artist Daniel “Mestiz” Valero originates from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Palm Springs’ sister city The colorful floral display is located on Museum Way and highlights the cultural and artistic ties between Palm
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Actress Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, her family said today. The actress known for roles in films such as “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” and “The First Wives Club” was taken from her Brentwood home Saturday morning to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. In a statement to People magazine
Continue ReadingBy Isabel Rosales, Alisha Ebrahimji, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Investigators using technology that lets them analyze DNA quickly without a lab have positively identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant Friday, according to the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say there were
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — For more than 40 years, the person responsible for the brutal rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl on Long Island has eluded capture. DNA from a smoothie straw, prosecutors say, could now be the key piece of evidence they need to convict her killer. Theresa
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The offices for Friends of the Desert Mountains, a nonprofit that partners with the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, have closed due to the ongoing government shutdown. The organization has weathered government shutdowns before, but this is the first time they have been unable to continue operations.
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Riverside, Calif. (KESQ) – The Riverside County Department of Animal Services flew 22 dogs and 17 cats to Seattle to find new homes amid the overcrowding crisis at local shelters. RCDAS partnered with Wings of Rescue to make the move possible. To encourage lifesaving in the community, RCDAS is extending fee-waived adoptions through October 31st.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Today at Rancho Mirage High School, students are getting a head start on their financial futures. Through an event called “Bite of Reality,” students are learning to navigate the real-world challenges of managing a budget, paying bills, and making smart financial decisions. The immersive simulation puts them in adult-like scenarios where they
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Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein announced his reelection bid for his District 2 seat in November 2026. Bernstein is a small business owner who was first elected to the council in 2022. He has already received several endorsements, including from the Palm Springs police officers and firefighters associations. If re-elected,
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Jake Haro was transported to Riverside from Murrieta for a child custody hearing, News Channel 3 confirmed Wednesday. More Coverage on the Baby Haro Case Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies said Jake Haro was not in criminal court today instead, he was taken to Riverside’s juvenile courthouse for a child custody hearing.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – The current waiver on most pet adoption fees at Riverside County animal shelters will continue until Halloween to encourage residents to take home lost or abandoned pets, it was announced today. “We can all play a part in helping county pets find their way out of the shelter and into
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to clamp down on illegal flows of migrants and drugs from the South American nation, but stopped short of saying they would have authority to remove President Nicolas Maduro. The remarks are Trump’s most expansive comments
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Authorities today were seeking any additional possible victims of a former USC graduate student who is charged with using drugs to incapacitate and sexually assault three women. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Chinese national Sizhe Weng, was arrested Aug. 28, police said a news conference Wednesday morning outside Los Angeles Police
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A federal grand jury today indicted a 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident who is charged with allegedly intentionally sparking what eventually became the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history. Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver who most recently lived in Florida, is charged in the three-count
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize last week, has called for greater US support to stop what she described as a “war” on her country by President Nicolás Maduro. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Wednesday, Machado echoed the Trump
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By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani used a Fox News interview on Wednesday to speak directly to President Donald Trump, who has often referred to the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor as a “communist” and questioned his experience. Ahead of Thursday’s first general election debate, Mamdani, a democratic socialist who is
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By Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him earlier Wednesday that he would halt Russian oil imports. “He’s a friend of mine, we have a great relationship … we have a great relationship – no, we were not happy
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Layoffs can happen with little or no notice. When you see signs that your job may be at risk, it helps to create a financial plan just in case. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Sleep profiles
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — US Capitol Police are investigating “a vile and deeply inappropriate symbol” found in GOP Rep. Dave Taylor’s office, the congressman said in a statement. The congressman’s office has not confirmed to CNN what the symbol was, but Politico reported that USCP was called after an American flag altered to
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