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The national flags of China and Iran fly in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on February 14

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

April 11, 2026 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. It would be a provocative move considering Beijing said it helped broker the fragile ceasefire agreement that paused the war between

6 days later, a mother, sailor and lover of the sea is still missing while her husband remains in police custody

April 11, 2026 7:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — It has been nearly a week since she vanished at sea, and Lynette Hooker’s husband of 25 years has spent the past several days in custody in the Bahamas, where he’s been questioned in connection with her disappearance. From the beginning, Brian Hooker has remained faithful to his original

Artemis II astronauts splash down safely, crew exits ORION capsule after historic moon mission

April 10, 2026 6:43 PM Garrett Hottle

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) The four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening, completing the first crewed journey to the moon in more than half a century. The Orion capsule, named Integrity by its crew, touched down at 5:07 p.m.

Massive Coachella art installation draws attention with message behind the spectacle

April 10, 2026 6:36 PM Timothy Foster

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — While thousands of festivalgoers head to Coachella for the music, a massive art installation near the main stage is also drawing steady crowds. The piece, titled “Network Operations,” stands more than 60 feet tall and features larger-than-life hippos running a fictional media company — a concept designed to spark curiosity and conversation among

Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell

April 10, 2026 6:25 PM CNN

CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Saturday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a day after CNN reported that a former staffer for the California Democrat accused him of having sex with her when she was unable to consent. “We urge survivors

LIVE COVERAGE: Artemis II crew returns to Earth safely, Splashdown at 5:07 P.M.

April 10, 2026 12:00 PM Jesus Reyes, City News Service

Watch Live Coverage of the Splashdown from ABC News(Coverage scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. PT) SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – NASA’s Artemis II mission, piloted by a Southern California native, made a triumphant return to Earth today, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after traveling around the far side of the moon

The astronauts' view one minute from entry interface

5 takeaways from NASA’s biggest test in decades

April 10, 2026 5:35 PM CNN

CNN By Ashley Strickland, Jackie Wattles, Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — After months of anticipation, the monumental 10-day Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a record-breaking flyby of the moon, has concluded. It’s a “mission well accomplished,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman just after splashdown. The Orion spacecraft, carrying NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor

Artemis II astronauts splash down off California’s coast after a historic journey around the moon

April 10, 2026 5:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, Aditi Sangal, and CNN Staff San Diego, California (CNN), NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday evening. The astronauts’ spacecraft hit the Pacific Ocean waters at 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time, 7:07 p.m. Central Time

A file photo of drone destroyed during testing of a counter drone laser system.

FAA and military agree on how to use lasers to take down drones at the southern border

April 10, 2026 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense have come to an agreement on how “high-energy laser counter-drone” systems can be used at the Southern border, according to a news release. A “thorough safety assessment,” determined using lasers to shoot down drones does “not pose undue risk to

First lady Melania Trump speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House on April 9.

Melania Trump’s Epstein statement stunned White House aides but was in keeping with a first lady who does her own thing

April 10, 2026 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Adam Cancryn, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — With war raging in the Middle East and midterms on the horizon, the White House seemed to have finally shaken the Jeffrey Epstein saga that plagued the first year of Donald Trump’s second term. Inside the White House, officials had started to move on. But for first

Democrats withdraw endorsements of Eric Swalwell and demand he end bid for California governor

April 11, 2026 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Eric Swalwell’s bid for the California governor’s office was reeling Friday as his campaign was halted on the main Democratic fundraising platform and top Democratic supporters withdrew their endorsements and urged him to drop out of the race in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct. Former House

Paul Dans speaks during the Anderson County Republican Party's Charlie Kirk tribute at the Civic Center of Anderson

Project 2025 architect quits South Carolina Senate race and endorses Lindsey Graham challenger

April 10, 2026 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Paul Dans, the architect of the controversial conservative blueprint known as Project 2025, has ended his bid to challenge South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham in the Republican primary this summer. Dans announced his decision to drop out of the race Friday — the last day to remove his name

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her

April 10, 2026 3:29 PM CNN

CNN By Allison Gordon, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan, Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. “I was pushing him off of

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her

April 10, 2026 6:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Allison Gordon, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan, Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. “I was pushing him off of me,

AG Bonta, Sheriff Bianco agree to pause Riverside court fight as California Supreme Court takes over ballot seizure case

April 10, 2026 3:17 PM Garrett Hottle

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco have jointly asked a Riverside Superior Court judge to freeze all proceedings in their legal battle over hundreds of thousands of seized election ballots, according to a stipulation filed Friday. The agreement, signed by attorneys for both sides, asks Judge O.G.

California launches Salton Sea Conservancy, first new conservancy in 15 years

April 10, 2026 12:38 PM Garrett Hottle

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the creation of the Salton Sea Conservancy on Friday, marking the state’s first new conservancy in more than 15 years and a step the governor called a turning point for communities that have long borne the health and environmental consequences of the shrinking lake. “For too long,

This rendering shows the design for President Donald Trump’s proposed “Triumphal Arch” in Washington

Trump administration unveils renderings of its proposed gold-accented arch

April 10, 2026 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Designs for a towering, gold-accented triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery were revealed by the White House on Friday – providing more insight into the latest iteration of President Donald Trump’s desire to mold the physical footprint of Washington, DC, into his own vision. The proposed 250-foot arch, pictured

Ranking Member Jamie Raskin speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Raskin calls for Trump to take cognitive test in wake of Iran threats as Democrats question president’s fitness

April 10, 2026 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Jamie Raskin is calling on the White House physician to conduct a cognitive test of President Donald Trump amid his heightened rhetoric about the US war with Iran. The Maryland Democrat joins a growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers – and some right-wing personalities – who have expressed concern

Shooting near Indio under investigation, victim stable

April 10, 2026 11:54 AM Rich Tarpening

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) -An early morning shooting near Indio has left one person wounded and police searching for suspects Friday. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, they got a call of an assault with a deadly weapon just before 7:30 am in the area of Van Buren Street and Corregidor Avenue. Deputies located a

San Diego man dies while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail near Anza

April 9, 2026 12:55 PM City News Service

ANZA, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities continued their investigation into the death of a 43-year-old hiker who trekked the Pacific Crest Trail near Anza. The “hiker down” call was reported shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday near Coyote Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency stated that crews attempted to reach the patient,

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