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By Isa Mudannayake, Jake Tapper, Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Alex Stambaugh, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be taking over as special prosecutor in the case alleging sexual assault at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, saying she “lost faith” in the district attorney’s ability
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By Rhea Mogul, Ayushi Shah, CNN (CNN) — The Indian pilot who fought off a savage attack by his copilot and helped prevent an apparent hijack of a Flydubai plane heading to Israel with more than 170 people on board is being hailed as a hero. Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed while trying to fend
Continue Reading CNN, OBTAINED BY X, SOCIAL MEDIA VIA X, GETTY IMAGES, OBTAINED BY CNN, GPO By Rhea Mogul, Ayushi Shah, CNN (CNN) — The Indian pilot who fought off a savage attack by his copilot and helped prevent an apparent hijack of a Flydubai plane heading to Israel with more than 170 people on board is
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AVALON (CNS) – Two people were killed and several others were injured following a medical helicopter crash off Santa Catalina Island Wednesday night. Fire crews and U.S. Coast Guard personnel responded around 7:55 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a downed aircraft, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The department initially told City
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Palm Springs City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the city’s temporary moratorium on new data center applications and permits, giving officials more time to study how the facilities could be regulated. The council originally approved a 45-day moratorium on Aug. 26. That temporary ban was set to expire
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PERRIS, Calif. (KESQ) – The doors to more than a dozen Riverside County Fire Department stations will open to the public for one day in October, offering up-close views of fire apparatus, opportunities to ask questions of firefighters and learn how to reduce hazards while charging electronics during Fire Prevention Week. “Meet your local
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By Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s plan,”
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CNN By Mitchell McCluskey, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of the aircraft. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot stabbed his
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police say they have seen an influx of altercations around the downtown nightlife area in recent months, with many of the problems happening around bar closing. The Palm Springs Police Department said officers have increased their visibility in the area, particularly on weekends, as they work to get
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By Mitchell McCluskey, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of the aircraft. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot stabbed his colleague
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Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez reached a plea deal with Abraham Feinbloom for torture and voluntary manslaughter to ensure the recovery of T’Neya Tovar’s remains for her family’s funeral services.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Coachella Valley Firebirds are making changes to their food and beverage offerings ahead of the start of their fifth season in the valley. Acrisure Arena Executive Chef Juan Hurtado and the arena’s culinary team began working on the new menu immediately following the final horn of last season. While
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CNN By Holly Yan, Jessie Yeung, Gloria Pazmino, Jason Carroll, CNN (CNN) — New York’s governor chastised what she deemed a botched investigation into the alleged gang rape of a Cornell University student and vowed to take action – including changing a state law that prevents some victims from seeking justice. Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized
Continue Reading CNN By Isa Mudannayake, Jake Tapper, Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Alex Stambaugh, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be taking over as special prosecutor in the case alleging sexual assault at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, saying she “lost faith” in the district attorney’s
Continue Reading WSTM, CNN By Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — The former Cornell University student who says she was gang raped made an explicit accusation of sexual assault in an interview with university police in November 2024, but the district attorney said university police didn’t share
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)- Desert Hot Springs High School students got a firsthand look at aviation careers Wednesday through a program with Palm Springs Unified School District and the Palm Springs Air Museum. Nine students are taking part in the aviation and aeronautics career exploration program. Five took part in discovery flights Wednesday, riding with
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TUSTIN, Calif. (KESQ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation today setting 18 as California’s minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships, a change sought for years by Tustin-based Global Hope 365. Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, repeals provisions allowing minors to marry or enter domestic partnerships with parental consent.
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley community members will have an opportunity tomorrow to enter the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s annual snow-guessing contest to win regular admission tickets. The contest will start Thursday at One Tram Way and will continue until the first measurable inch of snow falls at the tramway’s mountain station,
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