CNN, POOL, CNN VIA WEBEX CISCO, FAMILY PHOTOS|WUSA, WJLA, FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia man on trial for allegedly killing his wife and another man told a jury how he found his wife being attacked in their bedroom and shot the man who was stabbing her. Prosecutors
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – “Coachella Valley Giving Day” kicked off Thursday morning at Acrisure Arena. Watch the kickoff event below: The actual day is in March. Wednesday is the day to build up excitement for the event and News Channel 3’s Patrick Evans will be hosting the fun-filled morning to get the ball rolling.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (KESQ) – Authorities today released details about the case of a 23-year-old woman who fled to Mexico after allegedly killing her 55-year-old boyfriend, who was found decapitated. Alyssa Marie Lira of Anaheim was charged with murder on Monday with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. She is
Continue ReadingBy Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Everyone needs a quick reset to survive the afternoon slump. Starbucks thinks it’s found the perfect pick‑me‑up. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Massive spread The measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in
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CNN, POOL, TRUTH SOCIAL , @REALDONALDTRUMP, SENATE TV, KGBT , KNXV, Truth Social / @realdonaldtrump, KGBT / KNXV By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The federal government partially shut down early Saturday as Congress did not agree on funding for several agencies before the midnight deadline. But this shutdown is likely to be less painful
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – The McCallum Theatre hosted its annual Leadership Circle Artists’ Salon on Thursday, celebrating the vital role donors play in supporting the arts and expanding access to cultural experiences across the Coachella Valley. The event featured Grammy Award-winning conductor Richard Kaufman, conductor of the McCallum Theatre Orchestra, who gave attendees a
Continue ReadingBy Holmes Lybrand, Valeria Leon, CNN (CNN) — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum pushed back during a press conference Thursday on suggestions that law enforcement in the country worked closely with the FBI to apprehend former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding. Instead, Sheinbaum said Wedding had self-surrendered and was handed over to
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Iran threatened Thursday to unleash “hazardous consequences” after the European Union formally designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Western powers. EU foreign ministers approved the designation at a meeting in Brussels, describing it as a response
Continue Reading By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia man on trial for allegedly killing his wife and another man told a jury how he found his wife being attacked in their bedroom and shot the man who was stabbing her. Prosecutors say Brendan Banfield concocted an elaborate scheme to kill his wife, Christine Banfield,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Today is “Stroke Prevention Day,” a time for everyone to remember the signs of stroke, which is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Stroke is a medical emergency where every second counts. Remember the warning signs of stroke with the acronym “BE FAST.” B is
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A program aimed to provide university students with field-based geospatial research that prepares them for diverse career opportunities has expanded to Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus, it was announced today. Field-based Learning, Outreach and Workforce Scholarship program has reached Palm Desert campus students to expand community-driven environmental
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By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota man was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent after he tried to enter a federal jail and release suspected murderer Luigi Mangione, according to law enforcement sources. Mark Anderson, 36, arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday evening claiming he
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By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects US President Donald Trump to “respect Canadian sovereignty” following reports that Alberta separatists met with US officials numerous times. “I expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty,” Carney said in Ottawa Thursday, flanked by premiers from Canada’s provinces. “I’m always
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. – February is Black History Month, and the entire valley is invited to take part in a host of free, fun, and educational events organized by the Palm Springs Black History Month Committee. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with committee board member Zjarvre Crawford about the events coming up and why
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and environmentalist Carole King. Personal Birth date: February 9, 1942 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Carol Joan Klein Father: Sydney Klein, New York City fire lieutenant Mother: Eugenia (Cammer) Klein, speech therapist Marriages: Rick Sorenson (1982-divorced); Rick
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Desert Regional Medical Center announced today it will host an open house to celebrate the opening of its new outpatient cardiology center next month in Palm Springs. The free open house titled “Affairs of the Heart” will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Stergios
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump did another social media posting spree on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. As with Trump’s previous posting blitzes, this one was filled with wildly inaccurate and often conspiratorial claims about elections and other subjects. Here’s a debunking of two of them. No, Walmart isn’t shutting down
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley Water District officials attended a community meeting in Thousand Palms on Thursday to address ongoing flooding concerns. This comes after residents in the Amity Lane area have been urging Riverside County to fix the problem they say has been ignored for years. Residents say this will be exacerbated
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By Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — As the Trump administration prepared late last year for the US military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a handful of officials began studying the US approach to oil resources in Iraq following the 2003 US invasion. During a State Department briefing in late December, among the key
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By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate leaders have a bipartisan funding deal in hand but it remains to be seen whether they will avert a costly government shutdown as the clock ticks down toward Friday’s midnight deadline. Lawmakers left Capitol Hill late Thursday after all rank-and-file senators could not come
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