By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — With the high-stakes New York mayoral contest hanging in the balance, the largest police department in the country may find itself caught between the promise of reform and the stability that followed a couple of scandal-scarred years. If Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani wins the election, his choice to lead
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By Tim Lister, Kosta Gak and Victoria Butenko, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Fighting for control of the strategic hub of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is intensifying, with the Russian Defense Ministry claiming to have eliminated a group of Ukrainian special forces sent to help defend the area. In recent weeks, Russian units have begun
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By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — The rapid fall from grace of the now former Prince Andrew, culminating in his humiliating exile by King Charles III to the Sandringham estate, has been no less than stunning. His titles and honors are in the process of being formally stripped – he will henceforth be known
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By Edward Wu, CNN (CNN) — Early voting data suggests that the Democratic candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia are heading into Election Day in a slightly stronger position than Kamala Harris was at the same time last year. In New York City, Andrew Cuomo may have emerged in a stronger position than
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama urged voters to break with President Donald Trump and “set a glorious example for the nation” on Saturday as he campaigned with the Democratic nominees for governor in Virginia and New Jersey ahead of Tuesday’s elections. In his first of two events Saturday, a rally
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By Holly Yan, Ray Sanchez, Leigh Waldman and Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — A cryptic reference to “pumpkin day.” An online chat about an ISIS-inspired attack. A shooting range visit to practice high-speed reloads with AK-47s. A potential terrorist attack over Halloween weekend was thwarted by the FBI, according to a social media post by
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The government shutdown is on the verge of becoming the longest in US history — and lawmakers still have no idea how much longer it will go. In Washington, senators left town for the weekend deadlocked and more frustrated than ever, while critical safety net programs could
Continue ReadingBy Jason Kravarik, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A trial to decide the fate of the National Guard deployments in Oregon concluded Friday, leaving Portland residents, Trump administration officials and hundreds of soldiers in limbo as they await the judge’s decision. US District Judge Karin Immergut presided over the three-day trial that featured a surprising
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By Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Alejandra doesn’t leave her home unless she really needs to. She skips doctor’s appointments and church to remain undetected. And if she is detained by immigration enforcement officials, her 13-year-old son is prepared with a list of people to call and his social security number memorized. “I
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It’s the final week of the regular season for high school football and there are plenty of storylines and rivalries. La Quinta – 0@Palm Desert – 35FRancho Mirage – 21@Palm Springs – 33FXavier Prep – 7@Shadow Hills – 23FCoachella Valley – 37@Indio – 7FTwentynine Palms – 0@Yucca Valley – 49F
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UPDATE 10/31/25 – The driver of the car that collided with the CHP unit in Palm Desert on October 10 pled not guilty on Friday to multiple felony charges connected with the crash. A felony complaint was filed against 22-year-old suspect Jose Huitron Rueda on October 17, with charges including evading arrest, DUI causing bodily
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert will provide free education to every Coachella Valley resident, regardless of age, income, or educational background, COD Superintendent/President Val Martinez Garcia announced. During the State of the College address Thursday, Martinez Garcia announced a major expansion of the College’s tuition-free program, unveiling a phased roll-out of
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Downtown Palm Springs is gearing up for a night of Halloween parties, including in the Arenas District. The Executive Producer of Halloween Palm Springs, Jeff Hocker, said this is the 10th year events like the Arenas block party have been hosted in the city. Hocker said it is a “labor of
Continue ReadingBy Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — More than a month after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in Gaza, a key component of his plan has yet to materialize. The 20-point plan calls for a multinational force to stabilize the battered enclave, but potential participants say critical details about its mandate are still not
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By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina allegedly berated police officers at Charleston International Airport Thursday morning, allegedly “loudly cursing” at officers and saying they were “f**king incompetent,” according to an incident report from police. Mace, who closely aligns herself with President Donald Trump and is currently running for
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A 45-year-old Yucca Valley man is facing charges of vehicle theft, along with multiple firearm-related offenses after an investigation of the theft of a mobile detailing trailer in Rancho Mirage. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Palm Desert Station received a report on October 17th of the trailer, valued
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are heading to a winner-take-all Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday. The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 in dramatic fashion Friday in Game 6. It all came down to a shock double play at the bottom of the 9th. KIKÉ,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A local soccer team has its sights set on Spain. “Natives FA” is a team made up of high school seniors who live in different parts of the Coachella Valley. The teams have been invited to play in a tournament in Madrid, Spain, called the Met Cup next summer. The team
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A new public art installation on the Fred Waring Bridge near Madison Street in Indio is turning heads after going viral on social media. The artwork, which creates a flipbook-style optical illusion as drivers pass by, features a series of images that appear to move. Many residents say they’re impressed by
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Healthy Expo is the premier health and wellness resource in the valley, uniting business and community partners to educate and serve the public. This free event is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526
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