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CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while delivering a graduation speech Wednesday – a move the university called a violation of the student’s commitment to comply with school rules. Logan Rozos told members of his graduating class
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Thursday with what it called a “modest” request in its effort to end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship. Yet over two-and-a-half hours of arguments, the ramifications of President Donald Trump’s gambit appeared anything but modest. Justice
Continue ReadingCNN, POOL, WFTV, GETTY IMAGES, THE SUPREME COURT By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Thursday with what it called a “modest” request in its effort to end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship. Yet over two-and-a-half hours of arguments, the ramifications of President
Continue ReadingBy Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after he was found with two baby orangutans in a basket at a gas station in the Thai capital. The 47-year-old suspect was apprehended Wednesday as he was about to deliver the
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while delivering a graduation speech Wednesday – a move the university called a violation of the student’s commitment to comply with school rules. Logan Rozos told members of his graduating class that
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A high-profile wellness initiative is officially underway in Palm Springs. But the launch of the Blue Zones Project is being overshadowed by confusion and controversy surrounding the sudden resignation of its first local leader. Geoff Kors, the former mayor of Palm Springs and the original director of the local Blue Zones effort, stepped down just
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) — A months-long, mass layoff process at Coachella Valley Unified School District is coming to a head Thursday, the deadline for finalizing layoff notices. News Channel 3 has followed this story since the beginning, when it was revealed CVUSD was facing a more than $50 million budget deficit. The district has authorized
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The CIF-SS playoffs for baseball and softball are underway. We had four baseball teams and seven softball teams play Thursday in their respective first round. Shadow Hills softball won the DEL this year, going 14-1 in league. They just lost 12-0 in the first round at Whittier Christian in Division 2. La Quinta finished 2nd
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 is staying on top of former Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet’s bribery plea. On Wednesday, we reported the former mayor pleaded guilty in a bribery case stemming from an alleged scheme to buy off the mayor and ensure his support for a real estate developer’s projects. Tonight,
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A veteran air-traffic controller at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport is calling for more resources and speaking out about the intense pressures workers face amid a staffing shortage and tech outages. Jonathan Stewart described working multiple positions per shift to give
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – In a study published by ‘Human Reproduction’ earlier this month, health experts suggest a healthy diet during childhood may be linked to starting menstrual periods later in life. Local health experts add that eating inflammatory foods, like processed foods, sugary snacks, and saturated fats, can cause imbalances with hormones. They say
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate a free, fun-filled day with “Kids to Parks Day” on Saturday, May 17. Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide event dedicated to connecting kids with nature and encouraging outdoor exploration. From 9:00 a.m. to noon
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Five local students received scholarships from the Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America Leadership and Scholarship Luncheon Thursday. This year the organization gave out five $2,500 scholarships including the Hunter Lopez Scholarship. Herman and Alicia Lopez, parents of fallen local Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, presented the scholarship
Continue ReadingStory by Reuters Bangkok, Thailand (Reuters) — A Thai court has issued arrest warrants for 17 people including a high-profile construction tycoon, police said on Thursday, over their alleged involvement in the building of a skyscraper that collapsed and killed scores of workers during a powerful March earthquake. Search teams recovered 89 bodies in a
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2025 is off to a burning start across the state. The Los Angeles wildfires, back in January, are now projected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. In an I-Team exclusive, CAL FIRE under pressure. News Channel 3’s Karen Devine watched as wildland-trained firefighters went through grueling exercises, being tested to
Continue ReadingStory by the Associated Press Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, police said Thursday. The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad. Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, from
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – City officials are urging residents and business owners to take part in a pair of important surveys aimed at finding ways to improve the Palm Springs Economic Development Strategic Plan. One of the surveys is specifically designed for business owners while the other is for those who live, work, or
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former Director of the FBI James Comey on Thursday took down an Instagram post of seashells spelling out the numbers “86 47” after Republicans claimed that it was a threat against President Donald Trump. The number 86 can often refer to getting rid of or tossing something out, while
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Los Angeles federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision not to provide Endangered Species Act protections for the imperiled Joshua tree is unlawful, according to court papers obtained today. U.S. District Judge Wesley L. Hsu ruled Monday that the USFWS decision to not provide ESA
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Motown legend Smokey Robinson is under criminal investigation over allegations that he sexually assaulted four of his former housekeepers over the course of roughly two decades, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed today. In a statement, the sheriff’s department said its Special Victims Unit is “actively investigating criminal allegations involving
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