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CNN By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — What looked like a simple, one-story beige cabin near the banks of the Guadalupe River held the stories of generations of young girls marking a rite of passage. It’s where shy, homesick 8-year-olds entered as strangers and emerged as confident young ladies equipped with new skills from the
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By Simone McCarthy, Kylie Atwood and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — There is a “high probability” that US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will meet this year, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday. “The odds are high,” Rubio told journalists gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday. “I think both
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By Julie Calhoun, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — A good Samaritan is speaking out on the rough takedown of an alleged attacker at a park in Northwest Miami-Dade. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Mike Santiegue said he spotted 18-year-old Antwan Johnson and with no hesitation ran
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As temperatures rise this summer, indoor businesses thrive with visitors looking to beat the heat while having fun. The Berger Iceplex is an escape from the heat, with indoor temperatures around 65 degrees. The rink offers a variety of programs for both kids and adults, including NHL Learn to Play and
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By Ivana Kottasová, Svitlana Vlasova and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — Kyiv was burning as Dr. Borys Todurov sped through the city in an ambulance, undeterred by the deep thuds of explosions and the terrifying sounds of Russian drones flying overhead. He was determined to deliver his precious cargo: a human heart. Todurov’s patient –
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By Curt Devine and Casey Tolan, CNN (CNN) — Dick Eastland warned for decades about the hidden dangers of the beautiful but volatile Guadalupe River, a peril he saw firsthand while running his family’s youth camp alongside its banks. Eastland saw floods damage Camp Mystic again and again – and his pregnant wife was even
Continue ReadingBy Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A case in which more than 200 kindergarten students in northwestern China were found to have abnormal blood lead levels is revealing a deep distrust in local government, as members of the public question the findings of an official investigation. Authorities in the city of Tianshui in
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CNN By Hira Humayun and Ross Adkin, CNN (CNN) — Detained for more than 100 days without charge, and with the threat of deportation looming over him, Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil was convinced he would eventually prevail. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Khalil, who is now back with his young family, describes
Continue Reading By Hira Humayun and Ross Adkin, CNN (CNN) — Detained for more than 100 days without charge, and with the threat of deportation looming over him, Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil was convinced he would eventually prevail. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Khalil, who is now back with his young family, describes the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Triple-digit temperatures Thursday evening didn’t deter people from attending Villagefest, the popular street fair in downtown Palm Springs. Vendors, musicians and a small group of heat-defiant locals still showed up to keep the tradition alive. VillageFest, which stretches along Palm Canyon Drive, shifts its hours during the summer from 7
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Attention drivers through Cathedral City – the speed limits on some city streets will be changing as of July 25th. The city recently completed its 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey as a state requirement. After receiving a draft survey from a traffic engineering consultant, the City Council began discussions in
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By Will Ripley, Lex Harvey, Chris Lau, Lucas Lilieholm and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un restated he “unconditionally” supports all Russian actions during its war in Ukraine, as he welcomed Moscow’s top diplomat to a newly built beach resort on his country’s east coast. Kim met Foreign Minister Sergey
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By Nick Paton Walsh, Masoud Popalzai and Sarah El-Sirgany, CNN (CNN) — More than half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the 16 days since the conflict with Israel ended, according to the United Nations, in what may be one of the largest forced movements of population this decade. For months, Tehran
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A crash involving a big rig Thursday morning is raising new concerns about safety on the road. A reminder of how dangerous things can be for all drivers. Elena Patatanya, at Safeline Insurance Agency, says incidents like this are an unfortunate reminder of the risks truckers face daily. “Common issues
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The number of homeless people in Riverside County and throughout California continues to rise. In an I-Team investigation on homelessness, we are revealing new ways local communities are combating the problem for those on the streets and everyone who witnesses this loss of human dignity in our local cities. California has spent at least $24 billion on homeless
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – All evacuation warnings issued in Mecca following a gas leak have been lifted Thursday afternoon. The leak was first reported just after Noon on Coahuilla Street and 2nd Street. “Crews are on scene of a valve issue involving a 1,200 gallon propane tank,” CAL FIRE wrote on social media. Evacuation warnings
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two small earthquakes were recorded a minute apart near Indio and Borrego Springs Thursday afternoon, the US Geological Survey reported. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 5:16 p.m. west of Borrego Springs. One minute later, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded east of Indio.
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CNN By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN Concord, New Hampshire (CNN) — A federal judge agreed Thursday to issue a new nationwide block against President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. The ruling from US District Judge Joseph Laplante is significant because the Supreme Court last month curbed the power of
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By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told NBC on Thursday he struck a deal with NATO for the US to send weapons to Ukraine through the alliance, and that NATO will pay for those weapons “a hundred percent.” “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, a hundred
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ)– Indio officials are set to host “Moments in Time,” a 20-year time capsule celebration at City Hall to honor the city’s past. This celebration will be held July 16 at 3 p.m. in the council chambers at 150 Civic Center Drive. Officials say this time capsule was sealed in 2005 marking the
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