By Tal Shalev, Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli parliament advanced two controversial bills on Monday, including one that would expand the use of the death penalty for convicted “terrorists” and individuals found guilty of nationalistically motivated murder. The death penalty bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its first
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By Helen Regan, Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Thailand has said it was halting progress on a peace agreement with Cambodia, signed last month in Malaysia and overseen by US President Donald Trump, after a landmine explosion at the border injured several Thai soldiers on Monday. Thailand and Cambodia fought a five-day border conflict in
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Happy Veterans Day, readers. Ceremonies and tributes will be held across the country today to honor the millions of men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. Since it’s a federal holiday, many public schools, banks and post offices will also be closed. Here’s what else you
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By Annie Grayer, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — On the 38th day, the logjam began to break. After Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to reopen the government, a small group of moderate Democrats met with Majority Leader John Thune on Friday, forging a path toward resolving the record-long shutdown, multiple sources familiar with the negotiations
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250 year anniversary today. Desert Hot Springs High School Junior ROTC is hosting an event with Marine Corp veterans, city officials and community members to honor Barbara J. Chovenac who served in the Marine Corp from 1963 to 1984. Chovenac encourages young
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By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump criticized the nation of France on Monday in a back-and-forth with a Fox News host as he defended the enrollment of Chinese students at universities in the United States. “I actually think it’s good to have outside countries,” the president said when asked about enrolling Chinese
Continue Reading By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance. The funding
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) – A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with major injuries when he was struck by a big rig on Monday afternoon on Interstate 10 in Cabazon. The crash was reported at around 1:30 p.m., east of Main Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 64-year-old man from Beaumont was injured.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center is considered a game changer for our valley when it comes to cancer treatment, and this week, it’s marking 35 years with a special event. Since 1990, the Center has provided advanced cancer care, research, and treatment to patients here in the Coachella
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Road improvements began Monday at several key streets throughout Cathedral City. Officials said construction crews will make “an effort to maintain access to all residences and businesses throughout the project duration.” The project is set to run through December. Vance Corporation will construct pavement rehabilitation projects on several key streets
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By Hira Humayun, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, who has been held by US federal immigration for over two weeks, is set to be released and allowed to return to the UK. The London-based journalist and commentator, who was visiting the United States on a speaking tour, was detained by
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — For the first time, the McCallum Theatre, in partnership with the City of Palm Desert, hosted the Stars Stripes & Songs — a celebration of Veterans. A patriotic pre-show celebration started at 5:30 p.m. with a USO-style performance at 7 p.m. Organizers said the night is dedicated to honoring all
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WHITEWATER, Calif. (KESQ) – A quarter-acre vegetation fire spread to a number of palm trees and a residence in Whitewater today before it was stopped. The non-injury blaze was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Monday in the 14900 block of Painted Hills Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Fire officials said the
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! President Donald Trump floated the idea of sending Americans $2,000 rebate checks from tariffs collected by the government. It’s a bold proposal with several significant complications. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ New frontier South America is
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By Pamela Brown, Shoshana Dubnow, Holly Yan, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The families of 13 girls and two counselors who died in the catastrophic flooding that swept through Camp Mystic this summer are suing the Texas camp and its owners, accusing them of gross negligence, according to four lawsuits filed this week. The flurry
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By Kara Scannell, John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to review the $5 million civil case that found he sexually abused and defamed magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. Last year, a federal appeals court affirmed the jury’s verdict and $5 million judgment against Trump, ruling the
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By Ana María Cañizares, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Two clashes between rival gangs in a southern Ecuadorian prison left at least 31 inmates dead on Sunday, including 27 who were killed by “asphyxiation,” officials said. In the first attack, the criminal group Los Lobos was targeted by a breakaway gang known as
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Abigahil Padilla YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – En los últimos días, numerosos solicitantes de visa estadounidense han reportado haber logrado adelantar sus citas gracias a nuevas aperturas en el sistema de programación del Servicio de Citas del Consulado de Estados Unidos. Este fenómeno ha generado un notable movimiento entre usuarios que buscan optimizar sus tiempos de espera. Para conocer
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, B.C. (KYMA) – Durante los meses de noviembre y diciembre, las filas para cruzar ha Estados Unidos, aumentan considerablemente, una de las quejas principales de los usuarios es que no se respetan los tiempos de los usuarios y hay personas quienes se “meten” a las filas, sin ser sacados ni sancionados por
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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A Twentynine Palms woman reported missing for more than a week was found dead in her residence, authorities announced Monday. Hiroko Nagao, 51, had been reported missing on Oct. 23. Authorities said her husband left his residence that day around Noon. When he returned later in the day, he could
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