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Columbia University makes policy changes in dispute over federal funding

March 23, 2025 7:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker and Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University has announced a series of new policies, including restrictions on demonstrations, new disciplinary procedures and immediately reviewing its Middle East curriculum, making apparent concessions following President Donald Trump’s revocation of $400 million in federal funding over campus protests. The Trump administration demanded several changes,

Felon to stand trial for allegedly killing woman, holocaust survivor in Palm Springs burglaries

March 21, 2025 1:32 PM City News Service, KESQ News Team

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 34-year-old convicted felon accused of killing a holocaust survivor and a woman in separate burglaries must stand trial on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Luis Flores Cantor of Palm Springs allegedly took the lives of 80-year-old Joseph Rajczi and 59-year-old Jennifer Dillon

Fact check: Trump exaggerates trade deficits, his 2024 vote total, Ukraine aid, border crossings and fentanyl deaths

March 21, 2025 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump made at least nine false claims in his Friday remarks to reporters in the Oval Office – including a series of wildly exaggerated statistics on a variety of topics. Trump used inaccurate figures for the number of votes he received in the 2024 presidential election,

Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting

March 21, 2025 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky and Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump pushed back on reports that DOGE head Elon Musk was being briefed on US military plans for a potential war with China while at the Pentagon on Friday, saying he wouldn’t want show such plans “to anybody.” “I don’t want to show it

St. Jude Dream Home Bonus Prize deadline: win the house and a $3,000 gift card

March 21, 2025 5:30 AM Allie Anthony

Today is the last day to purchase your ticket for a chance to win the Dream Home and a $3,000 gift card to Bike Man of Palm Desert, courtesy of Healey & Associates, Inc. and Kinetix Health and Performance Center. This Dream Home project supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s mission to ensure no child

Michele Bachmann Fast Facts

March 21, 2025 12:07 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US Representative Michele Bachmann. Personal Birth date: April 6, 1956 Birth place: Waterloo, Iowa Birth name: Michele Marie Amble Father: David Amble, an engineer Mother: Arlene Jean (Johnson) Amble Marriage: Marcus Bachmann (September 10, 1978-present) Children: Sophia, Caroline, Elisa, Harrison and Lucas

Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Fast Facts

March 21, 2025 12:07 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Joaquín Guzmán, otherwise known as “El Chapo,” a Mexican drug lord who has repeatedly broken out of prison. He was recaptured in January 2016 and later extradited to the United States to stand trial on federal charges. He was convicted on 10 counts

Trump announces new US sixth-generation fighter jet that will be built by Boeing

March 21, 2025 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann and Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon’s decision to move forward with a next-generation fighter jet titled F-47 on Friday in joint remarks alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from the Oval Office. “At my direction, the United States Air Force is moving forward with the world’s

Fans gear up for IndyCar Thermal Grand Prix, full weekend of high-speed fun

March 21, 2025 11:59 AM Kendall Flynn

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s almost time for the IndyCar Grand Prix and fans are gear up for a weekend of high-speed fun at Thermal Club. Local IndyCar fans said they’ve been waiting for the chance to see the race series in their backyard. “I think I was the first one to buy my ticket,”

LA Mayor Karen Bass issues order to expedite rebuilding of more fire-resistant homes

March 21, 2025 11:19 AM City News Service

LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive order to expedite the rebuilding of homes and businesses in ways that better prepare for wildfires and other climate-fueled emergencies. The order directs city departments to streamline permitting for homeowners who rebuild all-electric and more fire-resistant homes, promote the use of fire-resistant construction materials.

Eddie Murphy Fast Facts

March 21, 2025 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Oscar-nominated actor, singer, writer and comedian Eddie Murphy. Personal Birth date: April 3, 1961 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Edward Regan Murphy Father: Charles Murphy, police officer Mother: Lillian Murphy, telephone operator Marriage: Paige Butcher (July 9, 2024-present); Nicole Mitchell (March

Thermal Club takes on ‘massive endeavor’ of track, fan preparations ahead of IndyCar Grand Prix

March 21, 2025 10:26 AM Kendall Flynn

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Preparing for 27 drivers and their pit crew is no easy task, but Thermal Club said it’s ready to take on the challenge. This isn’t the first time Thermal Club has hosted IndyCar. Two years ago, the club hosted a test day and last year it hosted a million-dollar challenge. However,

Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE as he asks judge to block deportation

March 22, 2025 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Cornell graduate student who has been a prominent voice at pro-Palestinian protests – and who faced intense criticism for declaring “glory to the resistance!” after the Hamas attack on Israel that left more than 1,200 dead – is being told to surrender to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according

Heat from Trump administration puts higher education leaders in ‘terrible position’ with so much at stake

March 22, 2025 4:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — The University of California system and Princeton this week joined more than a dozen top schools – including Harvard, Duke and Stanford – in announcing hiring freezes following Trump administration spending cuts. Johns Hopkins University said it was laying off more than 2,000 employees after it lost more than

Supreme Court backs extra prison time for ‘Fat Sal’ in murder-for-hire plot

March 21, 2025 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday sided with federal prosecutors who moved to tack extra prison time onto the sentence of a Genovese crime family associate known in New York as “Fat Sal” who was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the opinion for a seven-justice majority.

‘It’s not what he expected’: Rubio has competition for the role of America’s top diplomat

March 21, 2025 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel, Alex Marquardt, Jeremy Herb, Jeff Zeleny and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — When Marco Rubio signed on as Donald Trump’s Secretary of State, he went into the job “with eyes wide open,” according to a person familiar with his thinking. He knew it wouldn’t be easy working for Trump. He knew that

Israel says it will maintain ‘permanent’ presence in Gaza unless hostages are freed

March 21, 2025 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Ibrahim Dahman, Eugenia Yosef, Tim Lister, Tala Alrajjal and Vasco Cotovio, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned Hamas that Israel will maintain a permanent presence in parts of Gaza unless the hostages in Gaza are released as Israel escalates a new offensive in the territory. The shaky ceasefire collapsed on

What we know about the Georgetown scholar facing deportation for alleged terror ties and ‘Hamas propaganda’

March 21, 2025 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Trump administration officials accuse Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri of being a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda and having close ties to a suspected or known terrorist. But to his defenders, Khan Suri is an accomplished scholar whose research focuses on peacebuilding in the Middle East. Khan Suri’s attorney

In another tense hearing, Judge Boasberg says Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act has ‘frightening’ implications

March 21, 2025 3:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — US District Judge James Boasberg vowed on Friday to find out whether officials in the Trump administration violated his orders temporarily blocking the use of an 1798 law for deportations by refusing to turn two flights around last weekend. “I will get to the bottom of whether they violated

China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ with satellites as it ramps up space capabilities: US Space Force

March 21, 2025 1:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is practicing “dogfighting” satellites as part of its expanding capabilities in space, according to the United States Space Force, which warned that Washington’s key rivals are closing the technology gap as space becomes increasingly critical to security on Earth. The Space Force observed “five different objects