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By Sunlen Serfaty, Katelyn Polantz, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was pictured reviewing a poster that appears to read, “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED,” hours before his administration told a judge the arts institution had to be closed due to “structural deterioration” it characterized as posing “untenable risks” to safety. The images were captured
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Executives of major technology and artificial intelligence companies are expected to travel to Washington, DC, next week for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s state visit to the White House — and some Trump officials are contemplating a meeting with them on the sidelines of the high-stakes summit, sources
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Lech Walesa, former president of Poland. Personal Birth date: September 29, 1943 Birth place: Popowo, Poland Father: Boleslaw Walesa, carpenter Mother: Felicja (Kaminski) Walesa Marriage: Miroslawa “Danuta” (Golos) Walesa (1969-present) Children: Bogdan, Slawek, Przemek, Jarek, Magdalena, Ania, Maria Wiktoria and Brygidka Military service:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1924 Death date: December 29, 2024 Birth place: Plains, Georgia Birth name: James Earl Carter Jr. Father: James Earl Carter Sr., a farmer and businessman Mother: Lillian (Gordy)
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House of Representatives held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for refusing to comply with subpoenas as part of the congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. It is now up to the Justice Department to consider whether to pursue criminal prosecution against Black. The move
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a cancer that can be difficult to catch early because many of its symptoms can feel like common, everyday health problems. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. For Megan Geier, the first
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By Issy Ronald, Jomana Karadsheh, Florence Davey-Attlee, Aida Karimi, CNN (CNN) — During her incarceration at Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi would smuggle out fragments of writing with the help of her friends and fellow inmates. The risks were enormous; Mohammadi, 54, has suffered violent beatings, fallen gravely ill and spent
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Sunny, the Portuguese water dog who romped into the White House at the start of President Barack Obama’s second term and injected the mansion with playful — at times, too playful — energy, has died. She was 14. The former first dog’s death was announced on social media by
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif.(KESQ) — Palm Springs Unified School District is observing PSUSD Stands Up to Hate: Districtwide Week of Action and Belonging Sept. 14-18. The week gives schools across the district an opportunity to highlight efforts focused on creating safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where every student feels a sense of belonging. At Cathedral City
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — More than 100 businesses and organizations will come together Wednesday night for the 2026 Business Expo & Taste of Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event from 5 to 9 p.m. at Indian Canyons Golf Resort. The annual showcase will feature more than 40 restaurant
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look into the life of musician and songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Personal Birth date: September 23, 1949 Birth place: Freehold, New Jersey Birth name: Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen Father: Douglas Springsteen, bus driver Mother: Adele (Zerilli) Springsteen, legal secretary Marriages: Patti Scialfa (June 8, 1991-present); Julianne Phillips (May 13,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel. Personal Birth date: September 30, 1945 Birth place: Binyamina, British Mandate Palestine (now Israel) Birth name: Ehud Olmert Father: Mordechai Olmert, member of the Knesset Mother: Bella Olmert Marriage: Aliza Olmert, artist and playwright Children: two
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US Representative Beto O’Rourke. Personal Birth date: September 26, 1972 Birth place: El Paso, Texas Birth name: Robert Francis O’Rourke Father: Patrick O’Rourke, former county commissioner and El Paso county judge Mother: Melissa O’Rourke, furniture store owner Marriage: Amy (Hoover Sanders) O’Rourke
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By Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Republicans had planned to remain in session until
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Personal Birth date: September 25, 1943 Birth place: Wichita, Kansas Birth name: Robert Michael Gates Father: Melville A. Gates, wholesale auto parts salesperson Mother: Isabel V. Gates Marriage: Rebecca (Wilkie) Gates (1966-present) Children: Eleanor, Bradley Education: College
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of actor, writer and director Bill Murray. Personal Birth Date: September 21, 1950 Birth place: Evanston, Illinois Birth Name: William James Murray Father: Edward Murray, lumber salesman Mother: Lucille (Collins) Murray, mailroom worker Marriages: Jennifer Butler (1997-2008, divorced); Margaret Kelly (1981-1996, divorced) Children: with
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Personal Birth date: October 1, 1956 Birth place: Eastbourne, England Birth name: Theresa Mary Brasier Father: Hubert Brasier, Anglican vicar Mother: Zaidee (Barnes) Brasier Marriage: Philip May (1980-present) Education: St. Hugh’s College, University
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By Jack Guy, CNN London (CNN) — A tiny rural village in central England has voted to secede from the United Kingdom in protest over plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a former military site nearby. The referendum took place on Tuesday in Piddington, Oxfordshire, with an overwhelming majority of voters backing the
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CNN, KABC, KCAL, KCBS By Karina Tsui, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A news helicopter crashed Tuesday evening in a commercial part of Los Angeles, killing three people – including the veteran pilot and an aerial photojournalist-reporter – and injuring others, officials said. The Eurocopter AS350, working for stations NBC4 and Telemundo 52, crashed while
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimate by a congressional watchdog. The move represented a sixfold increase in paid leave salary costs compared
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