CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman. Omar, who was not injured in the attack, said after the town hall
Continue ReadingBy Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — When the Supreme Court agreed last September to hear a dispute over President Donald Trump’s billion-dollar tariffs on foreign goods, it heeded the administration’s plea that time was of the essence. To Trump, the case is a matter of “LIFE OR DEATH for our Country,” as
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CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Stella Carlson was supposed to spend Saturday morning painting children’s faces at a church. It would have been a welcome contrast to the weekslong onslaught of federal immigration enforcement and protests that have overwhelmed her home in the Twin Cities. Being an active participant in her community is
Continue ReadingBy Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Top Justice Department leaders said in a court filing Tuesday they expect to release the department’s Jeffrey Epstein-related files “in the near term.” Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton told two federal judges the
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — It all started with a designer handbag. Then two, then a luxury necklace, and more. Now, it’s ending in jail time for South Korea’s former first lady. Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced (and also jailed) former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – Angel Night, a special opening evening of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, returned Tuesday night. The event is reserved for the festival’s “Angels” — major supporters whose donations help keep the nationally recognized literacy event running and accessible year after year. Hundreds attending for a highly anticipated conversation between documentary
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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — About 1.2 million Russian troops have been killed, wounded or are missing since its invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, a rate of casualties for a major military power not seen since World War II, a new report from a prominent international think tank says. And the enormous
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Palm Springs boys basketball defeated Palm Desert 59-38 on Tuesday night. With the victory, the Indians claimed a share of the league title as they remain undefeated in the DEL at 7-0. Nothing new for Palm Springs basketball. The Tribe stay undefeated while securing another league title with their win
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By Lex Harvey, Hira Humayun, Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iran if it does not agree to negotiate a new nuclear deal, as US forces conduct a multi-day air exercise in the Middle East, bolstering Washington’s military presence in the region. The drills aim to sharpen the
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Festival Theaters in Palm Springs is entering a new chapter by focusing on independent, international films and LGBTQ+ films. General manager, Zack Solomon, says the theater hopes to become a destination for indie films in the Coachella Valley. They also plan to expand showtimes to make films more accessible. This
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Coyote sightings are increasing across the Coachella Valley as breeding season gets underway, a seasonal shift wildlife experts say is expected and temporary. Coyotes typically become more visible from late January through March as adults travel longer distances in search of mates and, later, food for pups. That movement often
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (KESQ) – Orange County supervisors today approved spending $33 million to settle a large batch of claims made in relation to the September 2024 Airport Fire. The supervisors voted 4-0, with Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento absent, in a closed-door meeting to settle 592 claims for 193 households represented by the Singleton Schreiber law
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration on Tuesday asked a federal court to pause a Louisiana lawsuit seeking to end access to abortion pills by mail. The new filing from the US Food and Drug Administration said the court should put the case on hold while it conducts its own review of
Continue Reading CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman. Omar, who was not injured in the attack, said after the town hall
Continue Reading By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical check Tuesday after a man rushed the podium and sprayed a substance at the Democratic congresswoman. Omar, who was not injured in the attack, said after the town hall ended
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Before police officers are ready to make split-second decisions to save lives, their preparation begins with rigorous training. Law enforcement officers utilize advanced training technology, including Virtual Simulation Training. These immersive simulations help officers refine their tactics, communication, and response protocols for situations like active shooter scenarios, domestic violence calls, and other high-stress,
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN The way clinicians diagnose mental illnesses could soon change dramatically. A cornerstone manual, known as “psychiatry’s bible,” is being radically overhauled to improve mental health assessments. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ Minnesota ICE crackdown New details are
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By Sarah Ferris, Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Top Democrats in Congress are plunging into an impeachment fight with Kristi Noem, as even some moderate Republicans say they’ve lost faith in the embattled Department of Homeland Security chief – upping the pressure on the administration over what they see as a complete failure
Continue Reading By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Stella Carlson was supposed to spend Saturday morning painting children’s faces at a church. It would have been a welcome contrast to the weekslong onslaught of federal immigration enforcement and protests that have overwhelmed her home in the Twin Cities. Being an active participant in her community is important
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Bella Vista Elementary School is approaching full capacity. Lisa Arseo, principal of Bella Vista Elementary, say overcrowding is affecting everything from classroom availability to where students can attend school, raising concerns. “Every classroom we have is full,” she reveals. “We don’t have a space for P.E. right now that’s
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