By MJ Lee and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Edesia, a Rhode Island-based company that makes “Plumpy’Nut” — packets of specially fortified and highly caloric peanut butter paste that saves the lives of severely malnourished babies and children — recently laid off 10% of its staff and even briefly paused production altogether for more than
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the Indo-Pacific a major upgrade to its air force just days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to counter “China’s aggression.” The US Defense
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Twenty-one seniors in the Class of 2025 from high schools throughout the desert region were honored at the final Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month event on Tuesday. First organized by the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) during the 2023-2024 school year, this second year of recognition got underway
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A fundraiser featuring artwork by canines will be held Friday in Palm Desert, officials said today. The event will be hosted by Guide Dogs of the Desert, a non-profit organization that provides mobility, companionship and independence for the blind with custom-trained dogs. The “Paw-casso” exhibit features artwork made by numerous
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) is hosting its 20th Annual “Salute to our Troops” event to raise funds to benefit area members of the armed forces and their families. The event began Tuesday evening with with an exclusive concert at Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells with a concert
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Buildings in Myanmar are continuing to collapse five days after a powerful earthquake struck the country, creating perilous conditions for rescuers as they attempt to extricate survivors from the rubble. More than 2,700 people were killed in the 7.7-magnitude quake, with thousands more injured, according to Myanmar’s military junta.
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, Haley Britzky and Avery Schmitz, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers – 30% of the US Air Force’s stealth bomber fleet – to the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, in what analysts have called a message to Iran as tensions once again flare in the
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The actor was known for iconic roles such as Iceman in ‘Top Gun,’ Jim Morrison in ‘The Doors,’ Doc Holliday in ‘Tombstone’ and the Caped Crusader in ‘Batman Forever.’ According to Variety Magazine, Kilmer’s daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed the news that he died of pneumonia to The New York Times on Tuesday. He had battled
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By Eugenia Yosef, Kareem Khadder and Irene Nasser, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of the military’s operation in Gaza involving the seizure of large areas of land that would be “incorporated into Israel’s security zones.” In the statement, Katz said the operation would also involve a “large-scale
Continue ReadingCNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 hours after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, search teams rescued a survivor from the rubble in Naypyidaw. As the tired and disheveled man was extricated from the broken slabs of concrete, he and the rescuers received a round of applause. Here’s what else you
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Jury selection began today in the trial of an 82-year-old man accused of fatally bludgeoning a senior who had invited him to stay at her and her husband’s Palm Springs home. Stephen Roy McKernan allegedly killed 75-year-old Claire Carsman in 2019. McKernan is charged with first-degree murder and sentence-enhancing allegations
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By Tami Luhby and Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — At least six federal agencies are once again giving their employees the option to resign but be paid through the end of September, according to internal emails obtained by CNN and agency spokespeople. The employees don’t have long to make a decision either. Depending on the
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By Nectar Gan and Eric Cheung, CNN Hong Kong/Taipei (CNN) — The Chinese military staged a second day of exercises around Taiwan on Wednesday, launching live-fire strikes in the East China Sea and practicing blockade operations near crucial shipping lanes to the east and west of the island. China has ramped up the frequency and
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BERMUDA DUNES, Calif. (KESQ) – Strong desert winds are kicking up sand across the Coachella Valley, turning clear pools into murky messes. While homeowners scramble to deal with the aftermath, Sparkle’s Service’s, a local cleaning service said there’s been no shortage of work. “It’s job security,” Alanah Gonzales, co-owner said. “It gets us to work
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – In an effort to help keep motorists safe on the road during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, authorities throughout Riverside County in April will be actively seeking drivers who might be in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law or other restrictions. “Staying focused behind the wheel is something
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The 15th annual FIND Food Bank Telethon is fighting hunger on Friday and you can see it and participate right here with us on News Channel 3. It’s FIND’s most important fundraiser of the year in anticipation of the slower summer months. Your donations help ensure that children, families, and seniors at risk of food
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A Banning man who sexually assaulted a developmentally disabled woman over a five-year span pleaded guilty today to forcible sexual penetration. Rene Leonel Robles Cerna, 39, admitted the felony charge under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors agreed to drop six
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A local family reached out to News Channel 3 for help, saying that a rat infestation has forced them out of their apartment. News Channel 3’s Tori King met with the tenants, Arron Sletton and Briana Lasko, who first moved into the home in the summer. They began noticing a
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, Fredreka Schouten, Steve Contorno and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday delivered Democrats their biggest jolt since President Donald Trump returned to power, handing liberals a state Supreme Court majority and defying Elon Musk’s record-shattering effort to bolster a conservative Trump acolyte. Liberal Susan Crawford defeated conservative Brad Schimel,
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Orange County Sheriff’s Department Capt. AJ Patella was named the new chief of the Morongo Tribal Police Department this week. “We are delighted to welcome AJ Patella as Morongo’s new Tribal Police Chief,” Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin said in a statement Monday. “With his impressive police career stretching back
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