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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – Faith leaders are gathering to speak with Representative Raul Ruiz after a recent surge in immigration enforcement in the Coachella Valley. Last week, News Channel 3 reported on immigration enforcement activity that drew alarm from Palm Springs residents and local leaders. Inland Coalition 4 Immigration Justice, an immigration rights group, posted
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By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is proposing increasing the refugee admissions ceiling for fiscal year 2026 to 17,500 for White South Africans, according to an emergency determination sent to Congress and obtained by CNN. Last year, the administration restricted the number of refugees allowed to enter the country annually to 7,500,
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By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis justified his decision to release election denier Tina Peters from prison with a series of false and misleading claims, inaccurately distancing her case from efforts to undermine the 2020 election. The former Mesa County clerk is set to be freed from state prison in two
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By Tierney Sneed, Devan Cole, CNN The unprecedented lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns years ago has led to an unprecedented arrangement that will make nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds available to allies of the president who say they were unfairly investigated
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – The Banning Police Department says it has arrested two suspects in the April 14th, 2025 murder of 21-year-old Banning resident Donald Ray Miles III, and the attempted murder of another victim who survived the incident. On May 14th, 2026 at approximately 5:00 a.m. the Banning Police Department Detective Bureau says it was assisted by the
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UPDATE: The forward progress has been stopped and crews are working on containment. No injuries were reported, and Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies assisted with the evacuation of some residents. PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire in the community of Ribbonwood off of Highway 74, southwest of Pinyon Pines. It was
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By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Nancy Pelosi is officially wading into the race to replace her in Congress, endorsing San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan after weeks of more subtly expressing her support. “Connie understands San Francisco — our values, our diversity, our communities, and our responsibility to lead with both compassion and strength. She’s
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is back open following its soft opening this week, just in time for rising summer temperatures across the Coachella Valley. City officials say the reopening comes after months of preparation and upgrades to the facility. The center will offer recreational swim time, swim lessons, fitness
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CNN By Helen Regan, Brenda Goodman, Erikas Mwisi, CNN (CNN) — An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda that is believed by the Africa CDC to have caused more than 100 deaths, with the United States triggering a public health law to limit
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CNN By Gonzalo Zegarra, Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Monday that a US military assault on Cuba “will cause a bloodbath with incalculable consequences” amid renewed tension between Havana and Washington. “Cuba poses no threat, nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country. It has none against
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s an exciting time here at CNN, with the official launch of our new weather app — especially on a day when severe storms are demanding everyone’s attention. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A setback for
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Winds remain a part of our forecast through this afternoon, but those winds are gradually easing. Indian Canyon Drive through the wash remains closed, but Gene Autry Trail has now been reopened in Palm Springs. The breezy conditions will keep temps cooler than normal today, with highs in the upper 80s. A Wind Advisory remains
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CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved our coverage of reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego to live updates here. The San Diego Police Department is at the Islamic Center of San Diego for a reported active shooter, the department said Monday in a post on social media.
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves to protect and enforce the 14th and 15th Amendments. It was enacted in response to voter suppression in the 1960s by state governments, local governments and law enforcement. Important sections Original jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,
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By Jeff Zeleny, David Wright, CNN Hebron, Kentucky (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a rare wartime visit to the campaign trail on Monday, imploring Republicans in Kentucky to defeat GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and send President Donald Trump “reinforcements” who pledge to support his agenda. Rallying alongside Ed Gallrein, Massie’s Republican challenger, on
Continue Reading By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved our coverage of reports of an active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego to live updates here. The San Diego Police Department is at the Islamic Center of San Diego for a reported active shooter, the department said Monday in a post on social media. The
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By Kit Maher, Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he will “hold off” on a Tuesday plan to attack Iran, citing a request from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as he said negotiations to end the war grow more “serious.” Trump added
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Abigahil Padilla SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) – En una decisión, la Mesa Directiva del Gadsden Elementary School District #32 aprobó preservar el programa de preescolar de San Luis y evitar su cierre, mediante la transición del servicio a un modelo de colegiatura a partir del próximo ciclo escolar. Con el nuevo esquema, las familias deberán cubrir
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By Whitney Wild, Ashley Killough, CNN (CNN) — An ICE agent is facing several assault charges in connection with a January shooting involving two Venezuelan immigrants in Minnesota, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The federal agent, Christian Castro, has been charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” May 24, 2026 – Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 by a margin of 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in the race’s history. May 25, 2025 – Álex Palou wins the 109th
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