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By Gordon Ebanks, Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — The devastating flooding that swept through Texas Hill Country in early July, killing at least 135 people, unearthed a prehistoric discovery in Travis County on Monday, experts say. A volunteer helping residents clear debris discovered 15 large, three-clawed dinosaur footprints scattered in a crisscross pattern along the
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By Michael Rios, CNN QUITO, Ecuador (CNN) — He says he was 18 years old when he first joined a gang in Ecuador a decade ago. Now a senior commander with a wife and kids, the man almost casually acknowledges he’s contributing to the deadly drug trade plaguing the country. “Yes, I’m part of the
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By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Time stood still for the locals of a small Montana town nestled in a quiet, scenic mountain valley after an Army veteran shot dead four bar patrons and went into hiding. For seven days, the quiet charm of Anaconda gave way to fear as the town’s residents slept beside
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told reporters last month the donated Qatari jet could be ready for his use as Air Force One in February 2026, well ahead of the long-delayed delivery of two presidential planes from Boeing through a more traditional acquisition process. “They say February,” Trump said in late
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A new Nevada law that went into effect last month gives police officers the power to confiscate firearms from a person placed on a mental health crisis hold. Experts say it was designed to work in cases like the gunman who opened fire in a Manhattan office building on
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Psychedelic Society is looking to decriminalize natural psychedelic plants. Organizers and attendees say the plants can be used in medicinal and therapeutic ways. Six California cities have decriminalized psychedelics since 2019, including hallucinogenic plants and mushrooms. The psychedelic society wants Palm Springs to be the seventh. Saturday
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We remain under an Extreme Heat Warning as an extended stretch of very hot weather continues throughout the Coachella Valley. We’re also tracking an Air Quality Alert in place through this evening thanks to extra ozone pollution in our air. The hot weather has created more ground-level ozone, leading to
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — It’s a quiet, unassuming road that lies a stone’s throw away from some of London’s most celebrated landmarks. But residents of Cartwright Street could soon be looking out of their windows to the balconies of Chinese embassy staff, if plans to build a new “super-embassy” in the area
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Soccer superstar Mohamed Salah called out European football’s governing body on Saturday for its limited statement after Palestinian footballer Suleiman Al-Obeid was killed in Gaza. The Egyptian Liverpool forward, the highest-profile Arab player in the game, pointedly noted that the post by UEFA made no reference to the circumstances
Continue ReadingStory by Associated Press (AP) — South Korea’s military said Saturday it detected North Korea removing some of its loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after the South dismantled its own front-line speakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts, in a bid to ease tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t disclose the sites
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By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — A diplomatic scramble unfolded Saturday after President Donald Trump announced he would meet his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, next week in Alaska, as European leaders rushed to understand the terms of the meeting and ensure Ukraine was not being left out of discussions about its
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Danaher, CNN London (CNN) — Police have arrested 466 people in central London on Saturday for protesting the British government’s decision to ban the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws. “As of 9pm, 466 people had been arrested for showing support for Palestine Action,” the Metropolitan Police wrote on X on
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By Betsy Klein, Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Vinay Prasad, a controversial critic of the US Food and Drug Administration who took a top role at the regulatory agency in May, has returned to his job weeks after resigning amid pressure from the White House and right-wing activist Laura Loomer.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ)– The temperatures will remain in the triple digits this weekend and local residents are finding different ways to stay out of the heat. News Channel 3’s Tori King will be speaking with residents about their plans to cool off this summer.
Continue Reading Not AS hot today-thanks to some higher dew points–but I’m still tracking dangerous heat into the weekend. Our First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect, and the Extreme Heat Warning has been extended through 8 PM Tuesday, August 12th. We’re still tracking heat, smoke, and elevated wildfire risk. An Air Quality Alert remains in place,
Continue ReadingBy Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) — Gary Thynes was taking his dog out to play in the park last week in Pittsburgh when he noticed a “beautiful pit bull” walking alone with his leash dragging behind him. Concerned the dog might get hit by a passing car, Thynes tried to get close enough to catch
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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s long-term vision to expand the White House’s entertaining capacity is going to have short-term impacts on Americans seeking to visit the complex now. A residence, a workplace and a museum, the White House is the only home of a head of state in the world that
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Shortly after former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced his plans to run for Senate, a group backing Republicans released an ad with an echo of last year’s presidential campaign. “Roy Cooper sides with they/them,” read the language on screen in the ad, produced by the Senate Leadership Fund.
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the man he is vying to unseat in next year’s Republican primary, US Sen. John Cornyn, are both using the powers of their offices to try to pressure Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to prevent a vote on a GOP-led redistricting plan.
Continue ReadingBy Graham Hurley and Gonzalo Alvarado CNN (CNN) — Roberto Reyes had barely left his Fontana, California, apartment and was just a block down the road on his way to work when four white cars swarmed him, boxing in his vehicle. Within moments, the 32-year-old father frantically looked for an escape as he noticed an
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