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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, has been returned to the United States to face federal criminal charges, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday. For months, the Trump administration has been locked in an intense
Continue ReadingBy Molly Reinmann, CNN (CNN) — A former Washington, DC, police lieutenant was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for leaking confidential information to Enrique Tarrio about his force’s investigation into the Proud Boys leader’s burning of a Black Lives Matter flag and for misleading federal agents. Retired DC Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane
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Update – 3:00 p.m. Power has been restored, hospital officials said. Original Report – 10:50 a.m. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A power outage occurred at the Eisenhower Health, but the main campus was not affected. Officials said the outage only affected the Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center (EDCC) and Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center (EDOC). Patients
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — Rancho Mirage softball may never lose. The Rattlers defeated Culver City 9-5 on Thursday afternoon to advance to the Division 5 CIF State Regional Tournament championship game. They may never lose! Rancho Mirage softball continues historic season with 9-5 win today at Culver City, the same team they beat for
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Purim, a Jewish holiday celebrating Queen Esther. In 2025, Purim will begin at sundown on March 13 and end at nightfall on March 14. Facts Purim is the celebration of the story of Queen Esther of Persia. The story is recounted in the Megillah, also known
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s administration urged the Supreme Court on Friday to allow officials to gut the Department of Education, a key priority for the president that has been stymied by a series of lower court decisions. The emergency appeal landed at the high court days after
Continue ReadingBy Eugenia Yosef and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Israel is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave, officials say, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the covert enterprise on Thursday, calling it “a good thing.” In a
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The Palm Springs Fire Department is hosting their 92nd annual Fish Fry this Saturday at Ruth Hardy Park. The Fish Fry offers residents a chance to meet local firefighters, enjoy a meal, and support outreach programs. From grilled fish and burgers to classic summer sides and a sweet slice of watermelon, the menu is firefighter-approved.
Continue ReadingBy Dana Bash, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump told CNN on Friday he is “not even thinking about” billionaire Elon Musk and won’t be speaking to him in the near future. “I’m not even thinking about Elon. He’s got a problem. The poor guy’s got a problem,” Trump said in a brief phone call.
Continue ReadingCNN By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — Every parent wants their children to be happy and healthy, but admit it: If they just happen to grow up to be professional athletes or tech entrepreneurs, so much the better. Well, it turns out that the key to raising an ultra-successful kid is not
Continue ReadingKATU, KPTV, CNN By Hanna Park, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon teen has been arrested in connection with an alleged mass shooting plot targeting the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, in southwestern Washington, officials said. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, allegedly planned to detonate a chlorine
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Sailor Benjamin Kibler was overcome with pride when he was selected for the competitive position of Limited Duty Officer, a class of personnel the US Navy describes as “valuable individuals” who are among the “most fully qualified” talent the branch has to offer. Kibler and his wife celebrated the
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Park, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon teen has been arrested in connection with an alleged mass shooting plot targeting the Three Rivers Mall in Kelso, in southwestern Washington, officials said. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, allegedly planned to detonate a chlorine bomb to create
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A young Tibetan controversially appointed by China’s atheist Communist Party as the second-highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism has pledged to make the religion more Chinese. Gyaltsen Norbu was installed by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995 in defiance of the religion’s highest authority the
Continue ReadingBy Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky and Zachary Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — Millions of pounds of military hardware are expected to roll down the US capital’s streets in less than two weeks, fulfilling a dream of President Donald Trump but also sparking concerns about how the roads of Washington, DC, will fare under the literal
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Park, Jeremy Harlan, CNN (CNN) — The Egyptian man accused of carrying out an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, appeared in court Friday afternoon on a federal hate crime charge related to the attack that left several people injured. The court appearance comes a day after Mohamed Soliman, 45, was charged with 28
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – An 86-year-old real estate developer accused of giving then-Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet with six-figure bribes to win his support for projects violated the “public trust,” putting a politician in his pocket to satisfy his greed, a prosecutor said today, while the defense countered that the real corruption lies with a
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea says it has successfully refloated a new destroyer that capsized upon launch last month, with state media reporting the damaged vessel will be moved to a dry dock in a different shipyard for repairs. “After restoring the balance of the destroyer early in June,
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins, Kevin Liptak and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Multiple allies caught in the middle of the implosion between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were delicately attempting to broker peace between the two men on Thursday when their quiet conversations were disrupted by a post on X. “Time to drop the really
Continue ReadingCNN By Kaitlan Collins, Kevin Liptak and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Multiple allies caught in the middle of the implosion between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were delicately attempting to broker peace between the two men on Thursday when their quiet conversations were disrupted by a post on X. “Time to drop the
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