PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — The College of the Desert golf team is putting together a special season. With four wins on the season, the Roadrunners are rolling, on their way to a conference title and have a legitimate shot at winning state. Five of the players on the Roadrunners’ roster are from local high schools,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — Shadow Hills throwers coach Javier Martinez is this month’s One Class at a Time award recipient. KESQ News Channel 3 Sports Director Blake Arthur visited practice to surprise Martinez, with Walter Clark making a $777.77 dollar donation to the Knights coach, rewarding his positive impact on local student-athletes. Shadow Hills Throwers
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By Andi Babineau, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, appeared in court Friday while his attorneys argued for cameras to be banned from the proceedings moving forward, arguing news coverage of the high-profile case could harm their client’s right to a fair trial. The defense’s
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By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for President Donald Trump are engaged in discussions with the IRS and the Treasury Department in an effort to resolve his $10 billion lawsuit accusing the agencies of an unauthorized leak of his tax information during his first administration. Trump’s lawyers disclosed the conversations in a court filing
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As Coachella’s second weekend gets underway, thousands of festivalgoers are returning to the Empire Polo Club with wind and dust creating new health concerns.Medical professionals say preparation is key, especially with long hours spent outdoors. Dr. Julie Puzzo, Associate Medical Director of the Emergency Department at JFK Memorial Hospital, says hydration
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By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Over the course of 12 months, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a traumatic shooting, abrupt leadership changes and a shattering of its image as a globally respected public health agency. So by the time the Trump administration started looking for a new director,
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Cerina Fairfax, remembered by those who knew her as a devoted mother and caring dentist, was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, inside their Virginia home this week, authorities said. Fairfax described herself as someone who loved “to read, run trails with her energetic Vizslas,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – BIGHORN BAM (Behind a Miracle) raised more than $1 million for cancer care and treatment throughout the Coachella Valley for the fourth consecutive year, BIGHORN Golf Club Charities announced. Officials said that while private clubs are often defined by exclusivity, BIGHORN Members have created something outward-facing in an initiative that directly supports the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Harper Lee, who wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a coming of age story about two children who learn about racism and acceptance in the 1930s Deep South. Personal Birth date: April 28, 1926 Death date: February 19, 2016 Birth place:
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By Holly Yan, Chris Boyette, Taylor Romine, CNN Decatur, Georgia (CNN) — A loving father with a budding family. A dedicated Department of Homeland Security employee. A mother with a preteen. These are the people who lost their lives after a killing spree last week across several Atlanta suburbs left three families devastated. On April
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the death of Osama bin Laden. On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces during an early morning raid at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Facts about the compound – Built in approximately 2006.– Significantly larger than other
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By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A new search engine that allows users to search Nazi party records in order to find out whether their ancestors were card-carrying members has been accessed millions of times since it was launched earlier this month. The huge database has been made available by the German newspaper Die Zeit
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By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according to people briefed on the matter. Maria Medetis Long on
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By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Officials are hoping that a broader deal to end the war could be finalized as early as this weekend, though some
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has presided over his largest Mass during his trip to Africa, with more than 100,000 people turning out for a liturgy in Douala, Cameroon. A sprawling crowd, which local authorities estimated to be at 120,000, gathered in the car park of the Japoma Stadium, greeting the
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová and Magdalena Vitores Moreno, CNN (CNN) — British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances. The Metropolitan Police said officers were examining items found in the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Traffic is expected to ramp up across Indio as Coachella weekend two gets underway — and local businesses say they’re already feeling the impact. “It’s been hectic… it’s been a little chaotic… but it’s been really, really busy overall,” said Matthew Ortega, co-owner of Everbloom Coffee. From coffee shops to stores, business
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By Ellis Kim, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Congress on Friday approved a short-term extension for a critical foreign surveillance program after GOP leaders failed to secure a longer term extension amid clamoring from some of their members for reforms to protect Americans’ privacy. The warrantless surveillance law, known as Section 702 of the Foreign
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As Coachella’s second weekend kicks off, campers are settling in and sharing what it takes, financially and logistically, to experience the festival from the campgrounds. For some traveling from afar, the total cost adds up quickly. Bruna Carrilho, visiting from Canada, said she has spent about $1,200 so far on flights,
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has pushed the City of Coachella to answer questions and concerns about a proposed data center at Avenue 52 and Filmore St. Dozens of residents protested the development at a city council meeting last week, sharing their concerns about air, noise and water pollution. Today, News Channel 3’s
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