By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Somali pirates are profiting from the war in Iran as commercial ships, bypassing conflict routes through lengthy detours around Africa, sail into their strike zone. The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for roughly 20% of the
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CNN By Betsy Klein, Simone McCarthy, Kristen Holmes, CNN Beijing (CNN) — President Donald Trump departed Beijing Friday afternoon local time without any immediate sign that the US and China have resolved thorny challenges dogging their fractious relationship, but with a freshly stabilized relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping – for now. The leaders covered
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By Arit John, CNN Bakersfield, California (CNN) — Even when he was a child, healthcare was top of mind for Humberto Rico. Like many children who grew up in the Central Valley — known for having some of the worst air quality in the country — he had asthma that would sometimes leave him bedridden
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump wants to take down Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment and has been a critic of parts of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Trump endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow to run against Cassidy and most other challengers dropped out.
Continue Reading By Betsy Klein, Simone McCarthy, Kristen Holmes, CNN Beijing (CNN) — President Donald Trump departed Beijing Friday afternoon local time without any immediate sign that the US and China have resolved thorny challenges dogging their fractious relationship, but with a freshly stabilized relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping – for now. The leaders covered a
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CNN, KOCO, KFOR, OKLAHOMA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the
Continue Reading By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Richard Glossip, 63, was released on bond Thursday –– the latest dramatic turn in a nearly three-decade legal saga that had seen the former Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled for execution nine times before his conviction was overturned last year by the Supreme Court. Over the years, the case
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By Jessie Yeung, Sylvie Zhuang, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump spent his final morning in Beijing in Zhongnanhai — the highly secretive, tightly guarded leadership compound of China’s ruling Communist Party. Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping strolled through its pristine gardens, with Trump admiring the roses and Xi offering to send seeds
Continue ReadingBy Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is racing to fill a widening leadership vacuum within the US Department of Health and Human Services, amid months of upheaval that have shaken Americans’ trust and stoked GOP fears of a backlash at the ballot box in November. Senior health officials plan to settle on
Continue ReadingBy Diego Mendoza, CNN A “grenade-type” explosive device was safely detonated after being found in an Alabama reservoir that supplies drinking water to the city of Mobile and its surrounding area, officials said. The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – As electric bikes or “e-bike’s” continue to increase in popularity across California, the potential consequences are becoming more serious. Since News Channel 3’s Shay Lawson first reported on e-bike laws and safety concerns, the state has seen new proposed legislation. Lawmakers are advancing Assembly Bills 1942 and 1557, which would
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN Aventura, Florida (CNN) — Justice Clarence Thomas lamented the heightened security that has become necessary for members of the Supreme Court in recent years, telling an audience in Florida on Thursday that it is now far more difficult for him to take part in activities outside the courthouse. The observation, which
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A Coachella Valley woman says one swipe on her phone nearly cost her the home she spent a lifetime paying off
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Since the withdrawal of a letter from Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in support of a proposed data center, residents say they have more questions on the official’s involvement. The fourth district supervisor rescinded the letter on Wednesday, after questions from News Channel 3. His office said in a statement, “This project
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Carolina Garcia Mexicali, BC (KYMA).- En medio de la consternación por la muerte del menor Vicente, su padre, Juan Carlos Meza, impulsa una propuesta ciudadana para modificar el proceso de asignación de custodias provisionales. Esta iniciativa “ciudadana” plantea que antes de entregar la custodia temporal de un menor a cualquiera de los padres, se realicen
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Recent immigration enforcement activity across the Coachella Valley is beginning to impact local senior centers, where leaders say some older adults are now too afraid to leave their homes. News Channel 3 has reported on multiple immigration enforcement sightings and operations across the valley in recent days. Now, senior center
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed women to continue to access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits, maintaining the status quo while officials in Louisiana continue to push for limiting availability of the drug in lower courts. The conservative Supreme Court imposed a pause on a
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — This week Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth abruptly cancelled two US military deployments to Europe and ordered the removal of other personnel from the continent, according to two defense officials, in a series of moves meant to reduce the number of US troops following criticism by President Donald Trump about
Continue ReadingBy Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! I love strolling to my local art museum to take in masterpieces — both old and new. Now, there’s even more reason to go: research suggests it could help you live longer. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things
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CNN By Patrick Oppmann, CNN (CNN) — Cuba’s dire energy woes are about to become even more critical, the nation’s energy minister warned Wednesday. A Russian donation of oil in late March has been exhausted, Cuban Minister of Energy and Mines Vicente de la O Levy said in a special televised appearance Wednesday night. “The
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