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By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said Saturday that the leadership transition at the office will begin Monday, reversing reports of earlier plans for him to remain in the role alongside his successor, Jay Clayton, for a transition period. “After speaking with the President Trump and Jay Clayton,
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By Sophia Saifi, Sana Noor Haq, Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers have located the body of famed Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja who died alongside nine others after an avalanche struck his expedition in Pakistan last week. Purja, who made history over the years by climbing some of the world’s highest peaks, was part of
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The dangerous heat continues across the Coachella Valley this weekend, with First Alert Weather Alert through Sunday evening. Our Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended now into Monday evening. Highs climb to around 115-117 degrees today before peaking near 120 degrees Saturday—making this the hottest stretch of the year.
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By Rebekah Riess, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Six months after Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, the NBC “Today” show anchor said the family is “begging for help” in a new Instagram post on Saturday morning. “We have lived every moment, every breath, and every heartbeat in agony
Continue ReadingBy Sophie Tanno, Kosta Gak, Helen Regan, Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his plea for Western air defenses following a deadly overnight Russian attack, hours after US President Donald Trump backed away from a public pledge to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors. The attack is the second major Russian
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By Patrick Svitek, Dianne Gallagher, CNN When President Donald Trump helped orchestrate Darline Graham’s appointment to finish Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term, many Republicans in South Carolina saw it as a fitting tribute to her late brother. But four days later, following Trump’s announcement that he wanted Graham to run for a six-year term, their feelings
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Paul Whelan has spent the past two years relishing cutting the grass. It is a task that is, for most, mundane at best. But for Whelan, routine things like mowing the lawn, grocery shopping, and stargazing are privileges that he was deprived of during the more than five years
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CNN By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Dawson Clancy, an energetic toddler who loved trucks and firefighters, dressed himself for the first – and last – time the morning of January 24, 2023. In a photo captured by his father, Dawson leaps towards the camera wearing his chosen outfit, with his arms above his head
Continue Reading By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Dawson Clancy, an energetic toddler who loved trucks and firefighters, dressed himself for the first – and last – time the morning of January 24, 2023. In a photo captured by his father, Dawson leaps towards the camera wearing his chosen outfit, with his arms above his head and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – 911 lines have been restored in Palm Springs and Cathedral City following an outage that started Friday afternoon. The Palm Springs and Cathedral City police departments announced 911 was back shortly after 1:00 a.m. Saturday. CCPD noted that if you experience any issues when dialing 911, contact your cellular service
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Earlier this year, Sarah Mallory Geis closed the doors of her Pilates studio in San Antonio, Texas, telling her friends where she believed her life was headed. “Taking a giant leap of faith into the unknown to see where life goes,” she wrote on Instagram. “I have a sneaking
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Los Angeles Police Department officer who recorded some of his colleagues allegedly making racist, sexist and homophobic comments was charged today with illegally recording the conversations. Daniel Flores, 43, was charged with 16 felony counts of eavesdropping or recording confidential communications. He is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 10
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The first-ever Dancing with the Stars Con kicked off Friday at Acrisure Arena. The convention continues through Sunday. The Dancing with the Stars Con 2026 includes a variety of events that feature fan-favorite pros and guest celebrities to create the ultimate viewer celebration. The dazzling debut started with fans and
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three former minor league baseball players who pleaded guilty to profiting from inside information involving Del Taco stock were sentenced in San Diego federal court today to credit for time served. Jordan Joseph Qsar, Grant Lee Witherspoon, and Austin Lane Bernard purchased Del Taco stock, then sold the shares
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By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A fighter jet crashed and erupted into flames at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday, sending smoke billowing into the sky that could be seen from miles away. The single-seat F-35B Lightning II aircraft from Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, went down short
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A reputed gang member was convicted of first-degree murder today for fatally shooting an off-duty Los Angeles police officer in Lincoln Heights in 2019 during what prosecutors called a 90-minute crime spree. Cristian Facundo, 27, of Temecula was also convicted of shooting into an occupied motor vehicle and vandalism. Jurors also
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BIG BEAR, Calif. (KESQ) – Two weeks after the attack on Jackie, the Big Bear bald eagle is still anemic, officials said, and she faces a long recovery. The Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, shared an update on Friday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ojai Raptor Center (@ojairaptorcenter) “Today’s
Continue ReadingBy Alessandra Freitas, CNN (CNN) — Around 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta this week, a mass influx that overwhelmed local authorities. At least 57 people died during the crossings, which prompted tighter border security measures across Europe. Spanish leaders said they were working to expel all those who had entered
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Federal cuts in health care and food assistance in last year’s Big Beautiful Bill Act are starting to be felt across the country and right here at home. New work requirements are now in effect, and some people are losing benefits. Our Telemundo anchor Hernan Quintas explains how the FIND Regional
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Coachella Valley residents interested in celestial entertainment will have a number of opportunities next month when Friends of the Desert Mountains host star-gazing events that feature nighttime treks near the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument in Palm Desert. The “Star Party at the Monument” and “Night
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