COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – California voters today approved Proposition 50, the statewide congressional redistricting proposal. By 10 p.m., the proposition had nearly 65% of the vote. Live Coverage from ABC News: 9:00 p.m. President Donald Trump reacted to today’s election results with a short post on Truth Social. Earlier this morning, Trump threatened legal
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Martha’s Village and Kitchen received a special donation on Tuesday, just ahead of Thanksgiving. The Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians dropped off 150 turkeys to help Martha’s Village serve its annual Thanksgiving Day meal to those in need. Alejandra Diaz, Donor Relations for Martha’s Village and Kitchen, says of those who
Continue ReadingBy Aditi Sangal, CNN New York (CNN) — As Zohran Mamdani took the stage for his victory speech Tuesday night, the staff at Kabab King paused to listen. They recorded his speech and listened to his every word. The dining cutlery that was clanking away just moments before fell silent. “New York City, breathe this
Continue ReadingBy CNN staff (CNN) — Several candidates made history during Tuesday’s elections in races in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Michigan. Here’s a list of the newly elected state and local candidates who ran historic campaigns: Abigail Spanberger Former US Rep. Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia’s first female governor. The former CIA officer was
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Three Chinese astronauts have been forced to extend their six-month stay in space over concerns their return ship may have been hit by debris, China’s space agency said. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie were due to return to Earth on Wednesday –– they
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ)  – Passion coming from residents across the Coachella Valley as many learn the fate of Proposition 50. The measure – passing Tuesday night. Some calling the result a win for California, others saying it misses the mark. “We’re just giving more power to our elected officials,” Johnny Coladonato, Palm Springs resident said.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Tuesday was a day to remember longtime Rancho Mirage City Councilmember Dana Hobart. Hobart died last month at the age of 93. He was appointed mayor five times and served on the Rancho Mirage City Council from 2002 until 2021. Tuesday’s memorial service was open to the public, with fellow
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Greater Palm Springs Pride kicks off this week, with a variety of events on the days leading up to Sunday’s big parade. An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the four-day celebration, which begins on Thursday. From free block parties, to entertainment, to a variety of activities, there’s truly
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CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Voters up and down the East Coast delivered Democrats a sweep on Tuesday, electing candidates across the party’s ideological spectrum in a vivid show of discontent with President Donald Trump nearly a year into his second term. In Virginia, moderate former Rep. Abigail Spanberger turned in the strongest
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WUSA, SPECTRUM-NEWS-NY1, WABC, CNN By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, has won New York City’s general election race for mayor. Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time, shattering the
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By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Faced with the prospect of armed conflict with the United States, Venezuela’s government seems to be encouraging citizens to spy on each other by using a revamped mobile application to report suspicious people or activities. The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Voters up and down the East Coast delivered Democrats a sweep on Tuesday, electing candidates across the party’s ideological spectrum in a vivid show of discontent with President Donald Trump nearly a year into his second term. In Virginia, moderate former Rep. Abigail Spanberger turned in the strongest Democratic
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Six years ago, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill were roommates and freshman members of Congress, part of a record-breaking wave of women who helped Democrats win back the US House. On Tuesday, the two made history once more. CNN projected that Spanberger will be Virginia’s first female governor and
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — California voters will approve Gov. Gavin Newsom’s push to redraw the state’s congressional maps, boosting the national Democratic Party’s efforts to win control of the US House next year. The measure will allow Democrats to replace congressional lines drawn by the state’s independent commission with new ones that make five US House seats more favorable for
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Update 11:30 a.m. At least 9 people were killed, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told CNN’s Kate Bolduan on Wednesday. UofL Health said it treated 15 injured patients in several hospitals and medical centers within the health system. Update 7:30 p.m. The death toll has increased to 7 people, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. Update 6:30 p.m.
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Pennsylvania Democrats defended the liberal majority on the state Supreme Court Tuesday, blocking GOP efforts to flip the balance of power ahead of the next presidential election. Justices Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue and David Wecht were retained for new 10-year terms. They faced no opponents, only a yes-or-no vote on
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By Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Democrat Jay Jones won the race to become Virginia’s next attorney general, overcoming the disclosure of text messages in which he suggested a former legislative colleague should be shot. Jones will unseat Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares, who was seeking reelection and sharply criticized Jones for sending the text
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Originally Published: 04 NOV 25 21:36 ETBy Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of volunteers and supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, will win New York City’s general election race for mayor, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew
Continue Reading By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, has won New York City’s general election race for mayor. Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time, shattering the political scion’s hopes of a
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By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill won the race for governor in New Jersey, maintaining Democratic control of the seat one year after the state showed signs of shifting toward President Donald Trump. Sherrill, who will be the first female Democratic governor in the state’s history, defeated Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli,
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