By Brian Todd, Sean Lyngaas, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — When a fire burned aboard the world’s biggest aircraft carrier in March as it took part in operations against Iran, the US Navy released a short statement saying the blaze had been “contained,” that two sailors had received medical treatment for “non-life-threatening injuries”
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — The United Airlines flight that struck a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport was just 19 feet above the center of the New Jersey Turnpike moments before touchdown, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board Thursday. Flight data released
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By Holly Yan, Laura Sharman, Diego Mendoza, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are searching for whoever killed an 18-year-old and wounded three other people shortly after a high school graduation ceremony in California’s Bay Area. The gunfire erupted Wednesday after the ceremony for Sem Yeto High School, which started at 6 p.m. The alternative school shares
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By Betsy Klein, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The Kennedy Center’s general counsel ordered staff on Thursday to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the building by June 12, according to a memo obtained by CNN, in order to comply with a recent court order. Staff were also instructed to immediately update some Kennedy Center
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs city council members were expected to discuss whether to approve a $4 million land purchase for a new fire station during a council meeting next week. The city had entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Town and Country, LLC to acquire roughly 0.95 acres of
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A 39-year-old man who gunned down an Indio resident during a street confrontation stemming from an apparent grudge was sentenced to prison on Thursday. Hilario Larry Muela Jr. was sentenced to 3 years plus an indeterminate sentence of 40 years to life. In February, he was convicted of second-degree murder, along with being
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By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Paula Reid, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, was responsible for overseeing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, former Attorney General Pam Bondi said during a closed-door interview with lawmakers last month. According to a transcript of her interview
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As the Coachella Valley settles into triple degree temperatures, most desert dwellers know it’s time to hunker down in the air conditioning. But that’s tough if you have little kids who have a ton of energy to burn. Now, a local company is making it easier for kids to beat the heat. Koolfog, located in Thousand Palms, has donated
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By Zahra Ullah, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Once a gathering place for Western leaders and investors, Russia’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) features a guest list that includes an eclectic mix of American attendees ranging from conservative podcaster Candace Owens, US Commission of Fine Arts Chairman Rodney Mims Cook, Jr., and American actor Steven
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By Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans overcame deep internal divisions to pass a massive $70 billion immigration enforcement package early Friday, delivering a major political win to President Donald Trump after weeks of struggling to pass the bill. The bill – which funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to permanently lead the DOJ, the top Senate Republican could not say whether Blanche could survive a nomination fight on Capitol Hill. Asked about whether Blanche would have difficulty being confirmed, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it was
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By Max Saltman, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN (CNN) — Despite his title, the president of the National Association of Sugar Mill Owners of Cuba has never been to Cuba. Nor does he operate any sugar mills there. “I grew up here in Miami,” Nicolás J. Gutiérrez told CNN. “My dad instilled this love of Cuba in
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Healthcare is one of the few sectors still reliably adding jobs in America, now accounting for roughly 15% of the nation’s workforce. A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics expected today will reveal which other industries are holding steady and which are beginning to lose momentum. Here’s what
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By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser-turned-adversary, has reached a plea deal over mishandling sensitive national security information, according to three sources familiar with the matter. He intends to plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national
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By Annie Grayer, Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — House Oversight Chair James Comer and other Republican lawmakers are calling on the Justice Department to investigate allegations involving two men accused of sexually abusing Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant, according to a letter provided first to CNN. The new pressure from the Republican lawmakers stems from testimony the panel received last month from the assistant, Sarah
Continue Reading CNN By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Isabel Rosales, CNN Kyoto, Japan (CNN) — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan. James, who goes by Weston, is an experienced traveler and often goes exploring alone. But when his phone’s location turned off, she
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By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is fighting back against states that refuse to aid his immigration agenda after a wave of court losses, with a series of new lawsuits that tee up untested legal questions about the power of state and federal governments. The Justice Department last week filed four lawsuits
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By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Freddy Arredondo was in line at Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California, Tuesday afternoon chatting with a greeter when a man came up to him. “It’s a bad day to be in the bank,” the man said. Thinking the man was making small talk, Arredondo responded: “No,
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN Game 1 of the NBA Finals delivered plenty of excitement as the New York Knicks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 on Wednesday. But one fan got a little too caught up in the moment, sprinting onto the court to take a selfie before security intervened. Here’s what else you need
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, Hanako Montgomery, Isabel Rosales, CNN Kyoto, Japan (CNN) — Nancy Higginbotham wasn’t worried when her 20-year-old son got on a train by himself during their family vacation in Japan. James, who goes by Weston, is an experienced traveler and often goes exploring alone. But when his phone’s location turned off, she knew
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