By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers have taken the next step toward holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testify in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee voted to send the effort to the full House for a vote. House
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Express Golf Tournament is expected to bring thousands of fans to the City of La Quinta. Local businesses and the city are excited to welcome the increase in visitors and the businesses it is set to bring. “We’re talking about $24 million in economic impact,” said Mayor Linda
Continue ReadingBy Adam Cancryn, Kevin Liptak, CNN Davos, Switzerland (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s winding, antagonistic speech to business moguls and government officials in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday was hardly a salve to concerns the Western Alliance is at its breaking point. Trump complained relentlessly about the United States being taken advantage of by Europe,
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By Eric Levenson, Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke, Amanda Jackson, CNN (CNN) — A jury has acquitted a former school district police officer of all charges based on accusations he failed to act during the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas – in only the second prosecution of its kind. Adrian Gonzales, a
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CNN By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long one of President Donald Trump’s chief trolls, took the routine this week to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland – and got a globally televised rise out of the president. Shortly afterward, Newsom accused the Trump administration of blocking him from entering
Continue Reading By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long one of President Donald Trump’s chief trolls, took the routine this week to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland – and got a globally televised rise out of the president. Shortly afterward, Newsom accused the Trump administration of blocking him from entering a
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By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland was filled with inaccurate claims – notably including false and misleading statements about NATO and Greenland, the self-governing Danish territory he is pushing for the US to acquire. Trump also repeated numerous long-debunked false claims about foreign
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By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Former first lady Michelle Obama said in an interview released Wednesday that the country is moving in the direction of having a woman president, clarifying what she meant after previously saying the country is not ready for one. “It takes time, right, so, but we’re moving,” Obama said on
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By Kaanita Iyer, David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday offered some biting words about Denmark, which maintains territorial control over Greenland, after the European country’s pension fund announced it would unwind its investment in US government bonds. Bessent said in response that Denmark and its investment in the United States
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By Leigh Waldman, Maria Sole Campinoti, and Eric Levenson, CNN Providence, Rhode Island (CNN) — Just over six years ago, Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach by a student at her high school in Santa Clarita, California. She survived, but two others were killed that day. After recovering, she returned to the campus to
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INDIO, Cali. (KESQ) – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Indio early Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:30 a.m. local time about 12 miles north-northeast of Indio, the agency said. It was recorded at a depth of about 2.6 miles. There were no immediate reports of major damage or
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By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is once again on his way to Davos, Switzerland, aboard a backup plane, after a technical issue forced Air Force One to return to Joint Base Andrews. Air Force One was in the air Tuesday evening when it turned around due to a “minor electrical issue,”
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — “I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in 2013. A new Netflix documentary premiering January 21 has renewed interest in one of the most closely followed kidnapping cases in American history. Smart was
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Sunday church services were underway at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, when protesters entered and began shouting “Justice for Renee Good” and “ICE out,” a video from the incident shows. “Shame on you!” a person at the church podium shouts. The demonstrators were at the church to
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 67th edition of the American Express Golf Tournament will soon be underway. Behind the scenes, crews are still hard at work preparing for the thousands of spectators and over 300 professional and amateur golfers who will be stepping onto the green. Tournament officials, like Pat McCabe, the Executive Director
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is accelerating its push for affordable housing, with new projects moving forward this year. Last week, the City Council approved 82-unit 100% affordable apartment units at 305 West San Rafael Drive. Councilmembers also approving a request for financial assistance and loan commitment for development and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – The Desert Hot Springs City Council approved salary increases for the mayor and councilmembers Tuesday night, marking the city’s first pay adjustment in six years. The council also appointed Dirk Voss as the new mayor pro tem. The raises were approved unanimously and will return for a final reading and
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By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The man who killed Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK reported. The ruling concludes a trial over an assassination that shocked Japan – where gun violence is rare – and put the spotlight on an
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A SIG Alert was issued after a crash on the Golf Center Parkway off-ramp from I-10 eastbound. The crash was reported at around 7:30 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved two vehicles. Police believe alcohol was a factor. Two people were transported to the hospital with complaint
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