CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at notable cases in which US judges have been targets of lethal violence. US Marshals Service The US Marshals Service is in charge of protecting federal judges. The Marshals Service protects approximately 2,700 federal judges and about 30,300 other court officials at more than 800 court facilities
Continue ReadingBy Niamh Kennedy, Lisa Courbebaisse, Elina Baudier Kim, CNN (CNN) — A weather sensor in France’s busiest airport, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, has been tampered with in what a French weather association says it suspects to be a betting scam. France’s national meteorological agency, Meteo France, said in a statement sent to CNN on Thursday that
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Personal Birth date: May 6, 1953 Birth place: Edinburgh, Scotland Birth name: Anthony Charles Lynton Blair Father: Leo Charles Blair, lawyer Mother: Hazel (Corscadden) Blair Marriage: Cherie (Booth) Blair (1980-present) Children: Leo, Kathryn, Nicholas and Euan
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Mother’s Day. In the United States, it is observed annually on the second Sunday in May. It is also celebrated in other countries. May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2023, 27.5 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department’s internal watchdog is launching a review into the DOJ’s production of files and documents related to Jeffrey Epstein as controversy continues over the handling of the case of the convicted sex offender. The Inspector General will focus on “the DOJ’s identification, collection, and production of responsive
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. Personal Birth date: May 11, 1933 Birth place: The Bronx, New York Birth name: Louis Eugene Walcott Father: Percival Clark Mother: Sarah Mae (Manning) Clark Marriage: Khadijah Farrakhan, formerly Betsy (Ross) Walcott, (September 12, 1953-present)
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mark David Chapman, who was convicted of murdering musician John Lennon. Personal Birth date: May 10, 1955 Birth place: Fort Worth, Texas Birth name: Mark David Chapman Father: David Chapman, former sergeant, US Air Force Mother: Diane Chapman, nurse Marriage: Gloria (Abe) Chapman
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Tony Awards which honor achievements on Broadway. June 7, 2026 – The 79th Tony Awards are scheduled to take place, with Pink hosting. June 8, 2025 – The 78th Tony Awards take place, with Cynthia Erivo hosting. Facts The awards are presented by the American
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CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — Law enforcement across three states thwarted the plans of an experienced former cop who they say expressed a desire to harm Black people and threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival. North Carolina resident Christopher Gillum, 45, was reported missing on
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By Andy Rose, Lauren Mascarenhas, Isabel Rosales, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — On Easter Sunday, Shamar Elkins posed for a photo with his seven children in their matching church outfits – most of the girls in white button-down sweaters with pink stripes, the boys in sky blue polos. One daughter gives an electric grin, framed
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Update 04/23/2026 8:09 a.m. Gene Autry Trail at the wash is now open. Original report: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) –The city of Palm Springs alerts that Gene Autry is closed due to low visibility. The closure was reported before 5 a.m. as visibility dropped to unsafe levels for drivers. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid
Continue Reading By Rebekah Riess, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — A former law enforcement officer who expressed interest in harming Black people was arrested Wednesday after authorities found information suggesting he planned a mass shooting at a festival in New Orleans, according to authorities. Christopher Gillum, 45, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was taken into custody Wednesday
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Steve Contorno, Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, changing a policy that has for decades made the drug’s potential medicinal benefits more difficult to research. The order from Blanche does not make recreational use legal
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By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Prince Louis celebrated his eighth birthday on Thursday, with the royal family keeping up the tradition of releasing a photo to mark the occasion. The image, posted on the social media accounts of his parents William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, shows a smiling Louis
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By Sarah Ferris, Fredreka Schouten, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Senior Republicans in Washington are ramping up the pressure on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw his state’s US House map after Virginia Democrats flipped potentially four seats in their favor. With just six months until the midterms, Republicans see Florida as their last major
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By Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — With Congress at a stalemate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Senate Republicans took a key step to tee up a party-line measure that would fund only the most controversial immigration programs — to eventually reopen the government completely. The GOP
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs City Council continued its discussions over a potential change to how the city selects its mayor. Since 2019, the city has rotated the mayor’s role each year among the five city council members. Changes then also moved the city to district council elections to avoid a lawsuit involving
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MECCA, Calif. (KESQ) – A vegetation fire that erupted in Thermal charred 17 acres and threatened an abandoned structure before firefighters stopped the forward rate of spread and held containment at 60% today. The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. near Lincoln Street and 70th Avenue. It was intially reported in Mecca, but CAL
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Cake4Kids is marking a major milestone, announcing it has supported 100,000 underserved youth nationwide through custom cakes for birthdays, graduations and adoptions. The nonprofit, which has a local chapter in the Coachella Valley, partners with volunteers and agencies to serve children and young adults in foster care, experiencing homelessness or
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – Dr. Frank Figueroa was officially appointed the new mayor of Coachella during Wednesday’s city council meeting. Figueroa was immediately sworn in after the vote. His term will run through November, the remainder of former Mayor Steven Hernandez’s term. Figueroa’s appointment came after a nearly 30-minute discussion that got somewhat heated over
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