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By Cindy Von Quednow, Holly Yan, Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Officials have released the names of the pilot and 11 passengers killed when a skydiving plane crashed moments after takeoff Sunday – devastating loved ones who watched and prompting federal authorities to investigate what caused the tragedy. The victims, identified Tuesday by the Bates
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By Svitlana Vlasova and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which he congratulated him on his 80th birthday and discussed bilateral relations between Moscow and Washington, according to the Kremlin. During the conversation, which lasted just under an hour, Trump
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By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN New York (CNN) — The day after Luigi Mangione was arrested in connection with the December 2024 killing of a health insurance executive, a former prosecutor suggested his best defense might be claiming a form of insanity. “There might be a not guilty by reason of insanity defense that
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By Tim Lister, Mostafa Salem and Aida Karimi, CNN (CNN) — With the US and Iran inching towards an agreement to end the conflict that began more than three months ago, it’s clear that some factions in Iran are not happy about what’s on offer. Hardliners have been taking to state-media with harsh criticisms of
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By Casey Gannon, Logan Schiciano, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Sunday waded into the Georgia Republican primary for Senate, endorsing Rep. Mike Collins just days before the congressman faces off against Derek Dooley in a runoff election. “Mike Collins is a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Generations of Americans knew where to find pickles: sprinkled on top of their hot dogs, hidden inside hamburger buns and tucked next to deli sandwiches in wet wax paper. Now, people seeking that distinctive briny tang can sip from a pickle lager at a barbeque, douse plain chicken and
Continue ReadingBy Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Antoine Burton was highly respected in his Baltimore community, even before he became what is known as a violence interrupter – a job in which he mediated numerous conflicts and connected people with resources to address what are often the root causes of violence. He came strongly recommended to
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By Tim Lister, Oliver Sherwood and Satish Cheney (CNN) — The UK military has intercepted an oil tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet in the English Channel, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the first such operation by British forces. “In the early hours of this morning, I directed our Armed Forces to intercept
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio marked a milestone Friday night with its first-ever Pride celebration, bringing live music, community resources, and families together in the heart of downtown. The free, all-ages event took over Center Stage from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., featuring performances from Julian and the Band, Giselle Woo &
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — As triple-digit temperatures return to the Coachella Valley, many families are looking for ways to stay cool while enjoying summer break. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is proving to be a popular destination for both local residents and visitors. Guests at the water park said the facility offers a fun way
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — What would you do with an $80,000 bonus, more than quadruple the amount of an average annual salary? Or with $140,000 in debt relief? Those are the questions being posed to men in Russia, as the military advertises multi-million-ruble incentives to fight in Ukraine. Ads plastered on roadside billboards
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By Alaa Elassar, Hanna Park, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York on Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses as they celebrated the team’s first NBA championship in more than 50 years. But the celebration turned chaotic as the night wore on, with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – On June 13, 2026, members of the Indio Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU), Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT), and the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET) conducted a registered sex offender compliance operation throughout the City of Indio. The operation focused on verifying compliance with
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Police continue to investigate a shooting that damaged a vehicle Friday evening in Mecca. The shooting was reported at around 6:10 p.m. near the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and 4th Street. “Upon arrival, deputies spoke to the reporting party, who described a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Grapefruit
Continue ReadingBy Brian Todd, CNN (CNN) — It’s not uncommon to see the US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform on the White House grounds in their Revolutionary War-era uniforms. What is unusual is to see that performance just moments after a motocross jumping exhibition. Welcome to UFC Fan Fest 250. Thousands gathered on
Continue ReadingBy Uriel Blanco, CNN (CNN) — Shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, US President Donald Trump made an unusual announcement on his social media platform Truth Social. Trump said that the US and Venezuela had collaborated to kill Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as “Niño Guerrero” and identified as the top leader of the
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By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore all signs that were changed or removed at national parks across the country as part of President Donald Trump’s controversial directive last year. In a scathing 63-page ruling on Friday, Judge Angel Kelley wrote, “Under the guise
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Rancho Mirage, Calif. — The City of Rancho Mirage is helping local businesses and restaurants this summer, and helping people stretch their dollars. The “Shop Local Rancho Mirage Gift Card” program’s latest offer is a 50-percent bonus to anyone who purchases a Shop Local gift card. There’s a week to go for this latest deal, which
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates are again reckoning with the Microsoft co-founder’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with Gates testifying this week to Congress about their past interactions and his ex-wife newly opening up about her “visceral reaction” to the late convicted sex offender. In an interview with
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ0 — Box Canyon Road has reopened after an overturned vehicle caused a diesel fuel leak in the Mecca area Friday night. The Riverside County Transportation Department said Box Canyon Road was closed from Interstate 10 to the All-American Canal at about 8:10 p.m. Friday because of the crash and fuel spill. Crews
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