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By Chris Boyette, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Katie Abraham and Chloe Polzin were hunting for a late-night snack with three other friends on a frigid night in Urbana, Illinois. The end of winter break was nearing for the two university students, who had traveled to Urbana to visit other water polo players at the
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo and Marianna Kim, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The ICE raid on more than 300 South Korean workers in Georgia could impact future South Korean investment in the US, its president said on Thursday, adding the fallout had created a “very confusing” situation for Korean companies there. His comments
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Palm Springs is moving forward with a $125 million modernization and expansion of its convention center, coupled with new pedestrian and multimodal links to better connect the site with downtown and nearby neighborhoods. The city council approved the renovations during its Wednesday council meeting. For residents, the plan means phased interior
Continue ReadingBy Brad Lendon, Nectar Gan, Haley Britzky, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The United States and Japan begin two weeks of military exercises on Thursday that will deploy a missile system capable of striking the Chinese mainland, a move Beijing has already condemned as threat to regional security and stability. The Resolute Dragon exercises
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — A South Korean court has overturned the 60-year-old conviction of an elderly woman who was jailed as a teenager for biting the tongue of an alleged sexual assaulter, ending a long fight for justice that has rallied support from women nationwide. Choi Mal-ja, now
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UPDATE: The Palm Springs City Council voted 4 to 1 in its meeting on Wednesday to approve the city’s response to a Civil Grand Jury report that found the city failed to properly safeguard taxpayer dollars in its handling of non-profit grants tied to Queer Works. Mayor Ron deHarte voted “no,” saying he felt the
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Some Desert Hot Springs residents say they are being forced to choose between paying thousands of dollars or losing access to their water service. A homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, told News Channel 3 he and a few of his neighbors received letters from Mission Springs Water District
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EL PASO, Texas (KESQ) – Travelers on board a flight to Palm Springs from Dallas on Wednesday had their trip diverted as the pilot made a landing in El Paso, Texas. A passenger of American Airlines flight 2709 sent video to News Channel 3, showing everyone from the flight sitting at the gate waiting for
Continue ReadingBy Nectar Gan, Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — China’s latest nature reserve is a rock in the middle of one of the world’s most contested waterways. On Wednesday, the Chinese government approved a proposal to establish a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a hotly contested reef in the South China Sea, in an unprecedented
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Carolina Garcia CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – Un mensaje en el baño de hombres de CALEXICO HIGH SCHOOL generó que autoridades del distrito escolar informaran a la policía de Calexico para que se iniciara una investigación, la corporación determinó que este mensaje de “grafiti” era una amenaza no acreditable. Sin embargo, a través de un comunicado
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A realistic-looking BB gun found Wednesday morning near the entrance of the CV Link at Monroe Street in Indio prompted a response from law enforcement and sparked a broader conversation about public safety and the risks posed by imitation firearms. A photo submitted to News Channel 3 showed law enforcement officers
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The rich botanical history of Sunnylands is on full display in their new exhibit, ‘Curating Canopy: Trees at Sunnylands.’ The new exhibit and catalog debuted this Wednesday to the public following their summer break and is a photographic gallery of the estate’s most iconic and storied trees. “The most exciting
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — The City of Indio is preparing to unveil a striking new 9/11 memorial on Thursday, featuring a 12-foot steel artifact from the World Trade Center. The city provided these artist renderings: A spokesperson for the city outlined the purpose of the new memorial: “The proposed design for the Indio 9/11 Memorial Project
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thursday marks 24 years since 9/11, and several valley cities will be honoring the lives lost, and our first responders. In Palm Springs, the Fire Department is inviting the community to its “Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.” The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday at Fire Station 2
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By Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — A gas truck explosion that generated a “shock wave” in Mexico City on Wednesday killed at least six people and left 90 injured, according to the city’s government. Those who were injured were taken to hospitals in the city, many in a a serious condition, Mexico City
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 40-year-old Cathedral City man accused of targeting vehicles whose owners were touring a popular outdoor art showcase in the Coachella Valley must stand trial for receiving stolen property, a judge ruled today, while dismissing multiple felony counts originally filed against the defendant. Steven Patrick Porter was arrested in April
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Several events around the Coachella Valley will remember and honor those who lost their lives during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. All events will be taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11. Palm Springs: Never Forget 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. The Palm Springs Fire Department invites the community to
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WBBM, CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Bensenville, Illinois (CNN) — Federal agents raided vape retailers and distributors nationwide Wednesday, seizing over $86 million worth of illegal vapes the Justice Department says are targeted to children or members of the military. “The Department of Justice today is conducting a nationwide operation today to remove illicit vaping
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KSL, CNN By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He was 31. As Trump remade the Republican Party, Kirk embodied the party’s newfound
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By Jeff Zeleny, Kristen Holmes, Fredreka Schouten, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk was a proud college dropout with a direct line to President Donald Trump like few others. A frequent visitor to the White House, Kirk was far more than a loyal fan and admirer of the president; he had a finger on
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