By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — For the better part of four decades, a member of the Bush family held office somewhere in the United States, a run that seemed to end in 2023 when former Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush left office. But Jonathan Bush, running for governor of Maine, hopes to restore
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Dave Fiji prayed for two days straight to stave off the rain forecast for the night of his wedding. In all his planning, the groom had been meticulous. He wasn’t concerned with flashy displays or luxury. But he was particular about the details close to his heart – like
Continue ReadingBy Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — “It’s just jokes,” 19-year-old Lucas “Luke” Nevcherlian told his mother. The two were outside their family home in Edgewater, Florida, this past October, going over Luke’s internet history. That might make for an excruciating private exchange between many teenagers and their mothers. But the Nevcherlians were being recorded on
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Ferris, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump remains the clear leader of the Republican party. Yet his grip is weakening among Republicans on Capitol Hill who’ve grown frustrated by what they view as increasingly brazen decisions in his second term. Republicans are still on track to muscle through a top party
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After recent heat, inland areas will see a cooling trend through the weekend and into early next week as a trough of low pressure pushes in from the PNW. Even with temperatures still a little bit cooler, try to take the dogs on a walk early or throw on the dog booties. If you don’t
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Local realtor, Juan M. Martinez, was unanimously appointed by Coachella City Council to the vacant seat Friday afternoon. City Council interviewed 9 out of the 10 candidates who applied, during a special meeting Friday. Martinez is a local realtor with 20 years experience, according to his application. He was born and
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By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — In a slickly produced podcast interview published this week, Ivanka Trump talked about her latest real-estate project — what she described as an “unbelievable, beautiful 1,400-hectare private island in the middle of the Mediterranean” plus five beautiful miles of Albanian beachfront intended to become resorts and hotels. But the
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN Madrid (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV urged against division and said the world is crying out for peace as he gave a speech after arriving in Spain for the first major European trip of his pontificate. “Our age, seemingly shaken by terrible imbalances and conflicts, cries out from its depths for
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By Jessie Yeung, Rebekah Riess, Hanako Montgomery, CNN (CNN) — An American college student who went missing during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead by search-and-rescue volunteers, marking a tragic end to a frantic dayslong search across forested mountains. James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old junior at Auburn University and a passionate environmentalist,
Continue ReadingBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport would likely pose no risks to air travel but recommended red obstruction lights be added. The FAA released a feasibility study concluding that the arch
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — TODEC will host a solidarity food drive to support immigrant families across the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire. The organization is inviting community members to donate food, hygiene products, and other new essential items that could help families in need. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
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CNN By Hanako Montgomery, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — One stranger from Tokyo is shutting down his business for a week to help. Another volunteer dropped everything to provide transportation and translations for American parents desperate to find their son. The weeklong quest to find James “Weston” Higginbotham in Japan has yielded no signs of
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A stretch of Interstate 10 in Cabazon was officially dedicated Friday in honor of three firefighters who lost their lives while battling the Broadway Fire in 2023. The ceremony, taking place at Casino Morongo, recognized Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa for their service and sacrifice
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face. Becerra’s advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after some feared that their wide field
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year, officials confirmed to News Channel 3 on Friday. The Coachella Valley’s only non-religious college-prep private school has been going through financial difficulties and low enrollment; however, the Board had confirmed to News Channel 3 last month
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By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (CNN) — As President Donald Trump took his seat Friday for a roundtable conversation on agriculture, speaking beneath a green sign with a giant slogan, “Fighting for American Farmers,” he quickly moved on to other matters on his mind. “We’re very proud of Washington,” Trump said. “We had
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TARZANA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 44-year-old man was charged today with murdering his mother’s boyfriend, character actor James Handy — whose credits include the films “Arachnophobia,” “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” Criminal proceedings were suspended against Michael Ray Gledhill after a doubt was declared about his mental competency, with a June 22 date set at
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Guinness World Records officially confirmed Palm Springs’ record for “largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe,” it was announced on Friday. The Records Management Team at Guinness World Records in London formally notified Palm Springs Pride that its application was approved, confirming a new Guinness World Records title with
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By Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit out at people “trying to interfere in our democracy” after US Vice President JD Vance waded into a national controversy by blaming “mass migration” for the recent murder of a student. The killing of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old White student, sparked
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – Roughly 2,000 unionized hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium will wrap up a strike-authorization vote tonight, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage as the venue prepares to serve as a key location in the World Cup soccer tournament. Cooks, dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders and servers represented by Unite Here
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