By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland was filled with inaccurate claims – notably including false and misleading statements about NATO and Greenland, the self-governing Danish territory he is pushing for the US to acquire. Trump also repeated numerous long-debunked false claims about foreign
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By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Former first lady Michelle Obama said in an interview released Wednesday that the country is moving in the direction of having a woman president, clarifying what she meant after previously saying the country is not ready for one. “It takes time, right, so, but we’re moving,” Obama said on
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By Kaanita Iyer, David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday offered some biting words about Denmark, which maintains territorial control over Greenland, after the European country’s pension fund announced it would unwind its investment in US government bonds. Bessent said in response that Denmark and its investment in the United States
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By Leigh Waldman, Maria Sole Campinoti, and Eric Levenson, CNN Providence, Rhode Island (CNN) — Just over six years ago, Mia Tretta was shot in the stomach by a student at her high school in Santa Clarita, California. She survived, but two others were killed that day. After recovering, she returned to the campus to
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INDIO, Cali. (KESQ) – A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Indio early Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:30 a.m. local time about 12 miles north-northeast of Indio, the agency said. It was recorded at a depth of about 2.6 miles. There were no immediate reports of major damage or
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By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is once again on his way to Davos, Switzerland, aboard a backup plane, after a technical issue forced Air Force One to return to Joint Base Andrews. Air Force One was in the air Tuesday evening when it turned around due to a “minor electrical issue,”
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By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — “I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in 2013. A new Netflix documentary premiering January 21 has renewed interest in one of the most closely followed kidnapping cases in American history. Smart was
Continue ReadingBy Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Sunday church services were underway at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, when protesters entered and began shouting “Justice for Renee Good” and “ICE out,” a video from the incident shows. “Shame on you!” a person at the church podium shouts. The demonstrators were at the church to
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – The 67th edition of the American Express Golf Tournament will soon be underway. Behind the scenes, crews are still hard at work preparing for the thousands of spectators and over 300 professional and amateur golfers who will be stepping onto the green. Tournament officials, like Pat McCabe, the Executive Director
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is accelerating its push for affordable housing, with new projects moving forward this year. Last week, the City Council approved 82-unit 100% affordable apartment units at 305 West San Rafael Drive. Councilmembers also approving a request for financial assistance and loan commitment for development and
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. – The Desert Hot Springs City Council approved salary increases for the mayor and councilmembers Tuesday night, marking the city’s first pay adjustment in six years. The council also appointed Dirk Voss as the new mayor pro tem. The raises were approved unanimously and will return for a final reading and
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By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The man who killed Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK reported. The ruling concludes a trial over an assassination that shocked Japan – where gun violence is rare – and put the spotlight on an
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake that struck north of Indio on Monday has left many residents shaken and is serving as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness. According to the Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network, residents should have a go-bag ready with at least two weeks’ worth of water,
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A SIG Alert was issued after a crash on the Golf Center Parkway off-ramp from I-10 eastbound. The crash was reported at around 7:30 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash involved two vehicles. Police believe alcohol was a factor. Two people were transported to the hospital with complaint
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – This tax filing season, taxpayers over 65 years old can claim a new temporary $6,000 “senior bonus” deduction (or $12,000 for couples). The deduction is temporary, it will be effective for tax year 2025 to 2028. This is just one of several changes when it comes to filing taxes this
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – A group of Coachella Valley residents has filed a lawsuit against Riverside County to prevent the Thermal Ranch project, the Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability announced on Tuesday. The Thermal Ranch project is a massive 619-acre development centered around a 231-acre luxury equestrian center that will provide a new, permanent
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By Tami Luhby, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A Department of Government Efficiency employee shared Social Security data without agency officials’ knowledge and in violation of security protocols, the Justice Department said in a court filing Tuesday. The Social Security Administration is still unable to determine what information was shared through a third-party server that’s
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Indio Monday night, rattling residents across the Coachella Valley but causing no major damage or serious injuries — while also raising fresh questions about how California’s Earthquake Early Warning system works and why alerts reached some people before the shaking, but not others. The quake struck near
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Update 1/20/26 The coroner identified the man killed in the crash as Ricardo Marano, 56, of Palm Springs. Police also announced that investigators identified the vehicle believed to be involved as a black 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The vehicle was seized by officers on Tuesday in Thousand Palms. No arrests have been made; the investigation into the
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Unified School District placed a bus driver on administrative leave after allegations involving a student. The district released a statement on Tuesday, which reads, “The District confirms that it is aware of allegations involving a District Bus Driver and a student. Upon becoming aware of the allegations, the
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