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By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Scrawled messages on bullet casings and weapons left behind have popped up at several high-profile shootings over the past year. The seemingly unusual practice is actually reminiscent of a centuries-old tactic but can often provide insight to investigators. From the fatal 2024 ambush of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson to
Continue ReadingBy Eric Bradner, CNN Dayton, Ohio (CNN) — Howard Patterson stood outside the Wright Cycle Company — part of the national park complex dedicated to the aviation pioneers who honed their mechanical skills repairing bicycles in Dayton — on Friday, and found locked doors with a sign taped to the window. “Due to the current
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The 2025 high school football season rolled on this week with all eyes on the Desert Empire League. The week was highlighted by a highly anticipated match-up of local, traditional powers in Palm Springs and La Quinta. Not to mention, a rivalry is renewed between Palm Desert and Xavier Prep
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, invited people to participate in his annual 5k run this weekend in Palm Desert. “Run Travis Run” will start at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave. Palm Desert officials said several street closures will be in effect from 5:30 a.m.
Continue ReadingStory by Associated Press (CNN) — Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, Takaichi would make history as the first female leader of Japan’s long-governing
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — The Los Angeles Lakers’ return to the Coachella Valley was bittersweet for local LA fans. The Lakers kicked off their preseason Friday against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena with a 103-81 loss. Laker stars Lebron James and Luka Dončić did not play in the game. Suns’ star Devin Booker
Continue ReadingBy Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Munich Airport in Germany briefly delayed the relaunch of flight operations on Saturday morning local time due to drone sightings, after previous UAV sightings earlier halted all traffic at the airport for several hours. Munich’s two runways were first closed overnight into Friday due to the drone sightings. Flights
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EL CAJON, Calif. (KESQ) – The California Attorney General’s Office sued the city of El Cajon today for allegedly violating state law by sharing automated license plate reader data with federal authorities and law enforcement officials in more than two dozen other states. The lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges El Cajon has
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CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) Prosecutors say the case involving baby Emmanuel Haro remains active, but they are not releasing new details as they prepare for upcoming court hearings. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed this week its investigators are “actively involved” but emphasized their focus is on building a case for court, not for public
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By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Solihull, England (CNN) — Alex Tora knew his fish and chips shop in Solihull, England needed a boost after the pandemic, so he began offering a discount to workers from the Jaguar Land Rover factory down the road. It was a business masterstroke. Many of his customers now come from the
Continue ReadingBy Brian Todd, CNN Great Falls, Virginia (CNN) — Several visitors just couldn’t wait for the weekend to get into Great Falls Park in northern Virginia. They drove up to the park’s main gate on Friday morning, and, seeing a closed entrance and three layers of barricades, parked illegally along the narrow road leading to
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – For many migrant students, keeping up in a rapidly advancing technological world can be a challenge—especially when access to cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t always guaranteed. But a first-of-its-kind event in Riverside County is working to change that. The Next Gen Intelligence Summit, hosted by the Riverside County
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CNN By Abeer Salman, Oren Liebermann, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s government and military are preparing for the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, they said early Saturday after Hamas made a similar statement – marking a potential breakthrough after months of failed efforts to end the war.
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As work continues for an agreement to end the shutdown, many are asking questions. Congressman Raul Ruiz sat down for an exclusive interview with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut for a live at 4PM about what this closure means for our nation and especially right here in our desert.
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The Cathedral City Council will gather during Monday’s special council meeting to vote on having singer-songwriter Robin Thicke headline this year’s balloon festival in November. Upon council approval, staff will made a public announcement Tuesday, according to the council agenda. The son of former actor and talk-shot host Alan
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Graduation day at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission marked more than a ceremony—it represented a fresh start for residents who completed the program and are ready to step into new chapters of their lives. For graduate Natasha Wolff, the program provided a safe and supportive place to restart and rebuild. She
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By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump believed the government shutdown would deliver Republicans a swift and decisive political victory. But with the stalemate now likely to spill into a second week, that calculation is looking increasingly shaky. The opening stage of the high-profile funding fight has emboldened Democratic lawmakers and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – You may notice more police in the Palm Springs area this weekend. There will be more police from multiple agencies in town as the Mongols Motorcycle Club comes in for their annual meeting this weekend. “THERE WILL BE HEIGHTENED POLICE ACTIVITY, INVOLVING MULTIPLE AGENCIES IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A 32-year-old man suspected of attacking a woman in Banning was in custody today. The suspect was booked into Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on Friday on suspicion of attempted murder, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and felony evading. His city of residence was not disclosed. His bail
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans of foreign wars who didn’t graduate from high school have exactly two weeks left to apply for graduation certificates issued through a Riverside County program that awards diplomas to former airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave up school to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The county Office
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