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State Dept. announces ‘reforms’ to foreign service test and inclusion of ‘America First’ curriculum for orientation
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the US foreign service test with a specific focus on eliminating alleged “diversity, equity, and inclusion” as the Trump administration attempts to reshape the diplomatic corps. In its statement announcing the changes, which also includes new curriculum
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Arbor Day tree planting, Indio Eggstravaganza set for Saturday
NewINDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Desert Recreation District is inviting the community to take part in an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event and the Indio Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday. The event begins with tree planting at 9 a.m. at Indio Community Park, located at 45-871 Clinton Street. It will be followed by the Indio
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A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms
CNN By Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ views of both the Democratic and Republican parties remain deeply negative, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. And in an election year that may turn on which party voters see as the lesser of two evils, the Democrats hold an early advantage.
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A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms
NewBy Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ views of both the Democratic and Republican parties remain deeply negative, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. And in an election year that may turn on which party voters see as the lesser of two evils, the Democrats hold an early advantage. About
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Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash
CNN, WPBF, MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, WPBF/Martin County Sheriff’s Office By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Newly released body camera footage capturing the moments before and after Tiger Woods was arrested following a rollover crash in Florida offers a more textured account of the encounter, adding new layers to what deputies say led them to
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Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Newly released body camera footage capturing the moments before and after Tiger Woods was arrested following a rollover crash in Florida offers a more textured account of the encounter, adding new layers to what deputies say led them to conclude he was impaired, while also surfacing new details about
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Palm Springs vigil calls for peace as war involving Iran continues
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Activists said a weekly peace vigil in downtown Palm Springs took on added significance Thursday as community members gathered to call for an end to war amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Dozens of people lined a stretch near Museum Way and Belardo Road — near the Marilyn Monroe statue
Continue ReadingCuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
By Jessie Yeung, Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana (CNN) — Cuba’s government will free 2,010 prisoners in the largest such release in years, it announced Thursday, as the island buckles under increasing pressure from the Trump administration. The government decided to grant its pardon based on the inmates’ good conduct, their health status, and the nature
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Todd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
CNN By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped Thursday to serve as the interim head of the Justice Department, managed the day-to-day operations of the department over the past year, often taking a more public-facing role when Pam Bondi was
Continue ReadingTodd Blanche takes over the Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow
By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped Thursday to serve as the interim head of the Justice Department, managed the day-to-day operations of the department over the past year, often taking a more public-facing role when Pam Bondi was in
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Hegseth ousts US Army chief of staff and two other generals amid Iran war
CNN By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the US Army chief of staff and two other generals as the Iran war continues. Hegseth told US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately, a Pentagon official told CNN. He also fired two other Army
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Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
CNN, NASA, NASA VIA YOUTUBE, CANADIAN GOVERNMENT By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Asuka Koda, Lily Hautau and Elise Hammond Merritt Island, Florida (CNN) – Four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on their way to journey around the moon after successfully conducting the translunar injection burn, or TLI. “Humanity has once again shown what
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Banning residents voice concerns over alleged inmate drop-offs, recent attacks
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – Concerns are growing among elderly residents in and around Sun Lakes Country Club in Banning. Residents say individuals recently released from prisons have been dropped off at a local bus stop, raising safety fears within the community. The concerns follow reports of recent incidents, including an elderly woman being assaulted and
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Local UFC fighter Cub Swanson talks return to the octagon on April 11
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Local UFC fighter Cub Swanson last fought in December of 2024, an impressive knockout victory over Billy Corantillo. Many thought, including Cub himself, that it would be the final fight of his career. But “Killer” Cub is set to fight again, taking on Nate Landware at UFC 327 on Saturday,
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Indio advances progress with police headquarters
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Indio officials announced today that it will move forward with a $45 million state-of-the-art police headquarters that was anticipated to be completed in spring 2028. “This new police headquarters is a critical step in ensuring our city remains safe, resilient and well-prepared to serve our residents for generations to come,” Mayor
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Alcohol Awareness Month shines light on alcohol use and misuse
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to shine light on alcohol use and misuse. Researchers say that each year there are more than 178,000 alcohol-related deaths, making alcohol a leading preventable cause of death here in the US. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with the director of operations
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Judge grants expedited hearing in lawsuit over Riverside County ballots
A Riverside County judge granted an expedited briefing schedule in Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against Sheriff Chad Bianco over his department’s possession of ballots from the November 2025 Proposition 50 special election, setting an April 13 hearing on the merits.
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Indio Police prepare security measures for festival season
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – With the Coachella Music and Arts Festival less than a week away, Indio Police are getting their security measures ready. Next week’s festival is the first time in years Coachella has sold out, and officials are bracing for nearly 250,000 visitors to descend on the area. Tonight, News Channel 3 is
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Temalpakh Farm, Rooted Relatives host community event
Temalpakh Farm partnered with the “Rooted Relatives” program through Riverside and San Bernardino County Indian Health to host a community event celebrating Indigenous food and traditions. Held at the farm’s education center, the event featured meals made with organic, Native ingredients along with hands-on activities like leather pouch making, seed bombs, and sand art. Students
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