By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — In the winter of 1944, as some of the bloodiest fighting in World War II ramped up in Europe, 19-year-old then-1st Sgt. Jefferson Wiggins, along with hundreds of other Black soldiers, were tasked with burying the dead in the southern Netherlands. What was once a fruit orchard would
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CNN By Abby Phillip, Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized, according to a statement obtained by CNN. Jackson, 84, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said Wednesday evening. “He has been managing
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By Gianluca Mezzofiore, Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — US lawmakers have called for the Trump administration to respond to reporting that Chinese firms are helping Iran rebuild its ballistic missile program in defiance of United Nations sanctions. The call, from Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Joe Courtney, follows CNN reporting last month detailing what Western intelligence
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By Jeremy Herb, Tami Luhby, Sunlen Serfaty, René Marsh, Alexandra Skores, Ella Nilsen, Marshall Cohen, Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — The government shutdown is over. But hundreds of thousands of federal workers are coming back after 43 days to anything but normalcy, employees from across the country told CNN. Flight delays and cancellations will linger
Continue Reading CNN, SENATE TV, POOL By Jeremy Herb, Tami Luhby, Sunlen Serfaty, René Marsh, Alexandra Skores, Ella Nilsen, Marshall Cohen, Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — The government shutdown is over. But hundreds of thousands of federal workers are coming back after 43 days to anything but normalcy, employees from across the country told CNN. Flight delays
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The criminal cases against two of the president’s fervent political adversaries face a critical test Thursday, as attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James argue in court that the prosecutor who single-handedly brought their charges is unlawfully serving in her
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Thermal Station have arrested four women suspected to be in connection with what they call an “Organized Retail Theft Crew” that targeted multiple businesses in La Quinta. Deputies began an investigation on October 20th into the thefts, and determined that four women were responsible. They report
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By Kara Fox, Sana Noor Haq, CNN London (CNN) — A British journalist and political commentator detained by US immigration officers for more than two weeks warned of “an attack on the freedoms of ordinary Americans and citizens worldwide” as he returned to the UK Thursday. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had detained Sami Hamdi,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three male suspects are facing felony theft charges after a shoplifting incident in Indio on Tuesday. Indio Police officials say that an employee of a business in the 42000 block of Jackson Street reported that three men stole several items from the business around 11:30 a.m. and fled from the area
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The indiGO Auto Group has announced the acquisition of Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs, along with Hyundai and Genesis of Palm Springs. A statement from indiGO says the addition of the three auto dealerships represents an expansion of its presence and service to drivers in the Coachella Valley, showing its commitment
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Update 10:30 p.m. Reactions mixed Wednesday night as community members spoke out after Mayor Steven Hernandez missed the Coachella City Council meeting. “I think he should step down,” Stephen Nelson, attendee, said. Others said it’s too soon to draw conclusions. “I’m not going to be calling for anyone’s resignation until all the facts are in,”
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Update 8:17 p.m. – President Donald Trump late Wednesday night signed a funding bill that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The legislation will fund the government through Jan. 30 and provide funding for some government agencies for the remainder of the fiscal year. Update 5:30 p.m. – House passes bill, President
Continue ReadingBy CNN Staff (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released an additional 20,000 pages of documents the GOP-led panel received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew. The emails include a message in which Epstein asserts President
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CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released an additional 20,000 pages of documents the GOP-led panel received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew. The emails include a message in which Epstein asserts
Continue Reading CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday released an additional 20,000 pages of documents the GOP-led panel received from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender whose death by suicide spawned intense scrutiny of the high-profile people he knew. The emails include a message in which Epstein asserts
Continue Reading By Abby Phillip, Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized, according to a statement obtained by CNN. Jackson, 84, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said Wednesday evening. “He has been managing this
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Assemblymember Greg Wallis (AD47) hosted a Personal Emergency Preparedness seminar in Thousand Palms on Wednesday to help valley residents learn more about being ready before, during and after a flood, fire, or earthquake emergency happens. Wallis says the aim of the seminar was to “make sure people feel like they’re
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump’s much-heralded peace declaration between Thailand and Cambodia is falling apart after the two countries accused each other of opening fire along their disputed border on Wednesday, in skirmishes that killed at least one person. The brief clash came two days after Thailand said
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – After years of construction and millions of dollars, the long-awaited CV Link is officially open — a 40-mile path stretching from Palm Springs to Coachella, connecting neighborhoods, parks, and cities along the way. But despite the grand opening, some residents, including Chuck, say the path is not seeing the turnout
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) Four student-athletes signed their letter of intent on Wednesday at Palm Desert High School. Soccer Forward Natalhie Baca signed to play at Southern Illinois University. Swimmer Ava Otteson committed to play at UCLA. Baseball pitcher Zane Hathaway signed to play at Colorado State Pueblo. Baseball pitcher Jake Brande committed to play
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