By Kara Scannell, Nicki Brown, CNN New York (CNN) — When the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson was arrested last year after a high-profile five-day manhunt, many people had a question: What was Luigi Mangione doing at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania? One of the first officers on the
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical Tuesday of New Jersey’s effort to subpoena donor information from “crisis pregnancy centers” without federal court review, fearing that the probe may have chilled the First Amendment rights of anti-abortion supporters. The justices appeared likely to side with a religious nonprofit,
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By Kocha Olarn and Ross Adkin, CNN Bangkok (CNN) — Wassana Suthi spent last week trying to keep a nursing home running as the floodwaters rose around her in the southern Thai city of Hat Yai, cutting the home off from outside help, bar one helicopter dropping supplies on the roof. Hat Yai city is
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – (KESQ) The office of Southern California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is reacting to a Punchbowl News report that Issa is considering dropping his re-election bid in California’s 48th district to run next year in Texas. The 48th district is being redrawn after the passage of Proposition 50 to include Palm Springs and Indian
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Local Democratic U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (CA-25) will host a Veterans University for the valley’s armed service members on Saturday, December 6, in Indio. The event aims to provide veterans and their families with important information on healthcare, accessing benefits, and other critical resources. The program will feature expert presenters offering
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The wait is finally over – The historic Palm Springs Plaza Theatre is now open after a $30 million restoration. The monthlong celebration kicked off Monday with an opening night gala headlined by Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo. The atmosphere was electric for those who were able
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Eisenhower Health, in partnership with the Mizell Center and HARP-PS, hosted a World AIDS Day community gathering to honor those affected by HIV/AIDS on Monday. The event highlighted the ongoing progress in prevention, treatment, and community support. The program featured remarks from Dr. Jorge Rodríguez, Eisenhower Health’s Medical Director for
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Dozens gathered at DAP Health Monday night for a candlelight vigil honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and reflecting on the ongoing fight against the epidemic. David Brinkman, DAP Health CEO, addressed the crowd, alongside community members who shared emotional, personal testimonies about their experiences. Many described the ceremony as
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The American Friends of our Armed Forces (AFAF) hosted its 17th Annual Military Appreciation Golf Tournament on Monday, honoring around 75 active-duty Marines from Twentynine Palms, Camp Pendleton, and Miramar. The Marine golfers represented more than 60,000 service members stationed across Southern California. Civilian and retired golfers joined them for
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Get ready to savor traditional family recipes and creative new flavors at the 33rd annual International Tamale Festival in Downtown Indio this weekend, December 6th and 7th. The Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Admission is free, with free parking at the Riverside County Fairgrounds and a
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – A Cathedral City resident set up a makeshift food pantry outside her home in hopes of supporting the community during the holidays. After posting about it on the Nextdoor app, it received 14,000 views. “People shouldn’t be going hungry,” Kristina Bruno says. She’s seen people of all ages stop by
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the holiday season ramps up, local authorities are reminding drivers to stay alert and keep their vehicles secure, warning that car thefts tend to rise during this time of year. Crowded shopping centers and busy parking lots create an environment where thefts can happen quickly and often go unnoticed. Despite
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – On Monday – World AIDS Day – the groundbreaking was especially meaningful for the Palm Springs AIDS Memorial at Downtown Park. Hundreds gathered to witness a major step in finally bringing the Memorial to life. It has been more than a decade in the making, planned for completion in spring
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Cyber Monday is here, and shoppers in the Coachella Valley are in search of deals. Many are likely shopping for gifts, but popular items made outside of the United States – like certain toys, video game consoles, clothing, and more – are being driven up by tariffs, according to research
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Coachella will celebrate the holiday season with two free events this week in the downtown area. “The holiday season is one of my favorite times in Coachella,” Councilman Frank Figueroa said. “This is when our downtown comes alive with magic, we honor residents who have made an
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A 41-year-old Palm Springs man was charged with possessing and uploading child pornography. Matthew David Pettineo was arrested last week along the 800 Block of Village Square North. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team served a search warrant at the address, seizing computers and
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CNN By Alison Main, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to him there was a second US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September — an attack that has drawn bipartisan
Continue Reading CNN By Alison Main, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to him there was a second US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September — an attack that has drawn bipartisan
Continue Reading By Alison Main, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to him there was a second US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September — an attack that has drawn bipartisan scrutiny
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Was Ana Walshe murdered by her husband? Or did she die in bed of a mysterious, unexplained medical event? Defense attorneys for her husband, Brian Walshe, will try to convince jurors of the latter, one said in opening statements Monday as his murder trial began in earnest, almost
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