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By Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — The United States military said Saturday its forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships. The fresh exchanges threaten to heighten a shipping war in and beyond the Persian Gulf, as Iran seeks to prevent
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By Fredreka Schouten, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — For months, Texas Republicans have anxiously awaited the arrival of national resources to help boost Ken Paxton, one of the GOP’s most vulnerable Senate candidates. Now, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has entered the scene, this week disclosing the first spending from his super PAC to
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By Tim Lister, Charlotte Reck, Jonny Hallam, and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — US negotiators are set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday after concluding intensive talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as Washington renews its push to end the war in Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared
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By Juan Carlos López, CNN Havana (CNN) — How to conserve cellphone battery when recharging options are scarce; how to preserve food when the fridge isn’t working; how to cope with the heat when air-conditioners aren’t an option; how to generate power when the whole country has almost none left. These are the sort of
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s Week 3 of the high school football season! We’ve got 13 local games this week, including four on Thursday. Friday 9/4 Coachella Valley – 35(0-2)@Palm Springs – 41(2-1)FRialto – 16(0-1)@Desert Hot Springs – 21(3-0)FHemet – 14(1-2)@Rancho Mirage – 27(3-0)FSan Jacinto Valley – 0(0-3)@Desert Christian Academy – 66(3-0)FLa Quinta –
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A group of Coachella Valley farmworkers received settlement payments Friday after coming forward with allegations of unpaid wages and difficult working conditions. The workers gathered at the TODEC Legal Center in Coachella, where they shared their experiences and received payments through the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. One farmworker, who asked to
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By Lauren Kent, Sebastian Shukla, CNN (CNN) — The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is speeding into state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday with a sizeable lead in the polls. If the party gets an outright majority, it will put the far right in charge of a state for the first time since World War
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Missouri officials urged the Supreme Court on Friday to reinstate a congressional map that includes an additional seat for the Republican Party, the latest emergency case tied to President Donald Trump’s nationwide redistricting fight to reach the high court. The emergency appeal comes a day after the
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Cooper, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — A disruptive passenger was restrained with flexible handcuffs and duct-taped to a seat as his flight was diverted to make an emergency landing in Baltimore Thursday night, photos and video from other passengers showed. Richard Olenick and Juan Mejia were more than halfway through the flight when
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (KESQ) – Two men accused of being part of a catalytic converter theft ring in the Southland were behind bars today. Jorge Alberto Delgadillo, 35, of Maywood and Julio Moreno Reyes, 40, of Los Angeles, were booked Thursday on suspicion of grand theft and conspiracy, sheriff’s deputies said. Three other men
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Dillon Fuhrman IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office said two men received life sentences for a murder while in prison. In a press release, Jose Luis Perez, 49, and Juan Carlos Urbina Serrano, 38, were sentenced last week to life in prison for the November 2022 murder of William Quintero.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra promoted his plans to build more housing during an appearance in Long Beach today, while Republican candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposed “Office of Fun and Freedom” aimed at cutting state regulations affecting nightlife, entertainment venues and community events. Becerra, a former U.S. Health
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A man who was serving an 80-year-to-life sentence for a drive-by shooting that wounded two brothers in Lynwood was exonerated today of the crimes, found factually innocent and ordered to be released from state prison. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters at an afternoon news conference at his
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – A motorcycle rider died following a collision involving a vehicle early Friday morning in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched at approximately 5 a.m. to the area of Avenue 54 and Tyler Street regarding a collision involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, deputies
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KESQ) — Jackie the Bald Eagle, whose life at Big Bear Lake captivated millions around the world, is being honored by the California State Senate. Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) introduced Senate Resolution 140, proclaiming September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Jackie. The resolution passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Jackie
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired motorists is scheduled tonight by the Indio Police Department. The anti-DUI patrols will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 2 a.m. Saturday, focusing on removing the potential threat of impaired drivers on roadways citywide, as well as reinforcing the importance of safe
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PALM DESERT (CNS) – The Palm Desert City Council will consider adopting a proposed resolution calling for Southern California Edison to conduct less planned outages during the summer months, slated for next week at City Hall. The resolution, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, Requesting Southern California
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — UPDATE 9/4/2026- The Riverside County Environmental Health Department is continuing to support the Coachella Container Park and its vendors by providing guidance on permits, food safety, and compliance with health regulations, says Supervisor V. Manuel Perez in a statement released today. Supervisor Perez and Container Park owner Nick Meza emphasized the
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MURRIETA (CNS) – A 48-year-old man accused of gunning down an acquaintance and burying his remains just south of Interstate 10 in Cabazon pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Jesse Bruce Kennedy of Cabazon was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the death of Cristian Valenzuela
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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial after the jury deliberated for seven days without reaching a unanimous verdict. So, now what happens? Judge William Sullivan told the parties Friday afternoon he’d like to retry the case later in the fall. In the meantime,
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