By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Dead Sea is so salty that visitors can float effortlessly on its surface, creating a phenomenon that feels almost otherworldly. But the famous body of water is rapidly shrinking as scientists sound the alarm about an unfolding ecological disaster. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to
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By Kocha Olarn, Sophie Tanno, Chris Lau, Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Specialist cave divers scrambling to rescue a group of villagers trapped in a flooded cave in a remote part of Laos are cautiously optimistic that they may be able to start bringing out the stranded men soon. Five of the seven missing villagers
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By Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon is feeling the financial squeeze and is struggling in some cases to carry out routine training and maintenance amid its ongoing operations against Iran, with uniformed military leaders pressing Congress to support additional funding. The Navy’s top officer, Adm. Daryl Caudle, told House Armed Services Committee lawmakers
Continue ReadingBy Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Cuban migrants deported from the United States have faced violations of their rights and are currently in “a legal limbo” in Mexico, where they have difficulties regularizing their situation and even obtaining medical care, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch. The HRW report, published
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CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — It was not the typical morning banter at the bustling Pancake House in the mill town of Longview, Washington. “We’ve actually just been sick to our stomach,” said Julie Oliver, 60, taking a moment from serving breakfast to speak on the phone. “We realize how many of the
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CNN By Kocha Olarn, Chris Lau, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — A dangerous operation to rescue seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave for a week continues to unfold in a mountainous region of Laos, where experts are trying to beat bad weather and deteriorating conditions that are putting multiple lives at risk. Specialist cave
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Wednesday night as gusty winds, blowing dust, and much cooler temperatures continue to impact the Coachella Valley, and nearby mountains and deserts. Winds are expected to peak this evening, but breezy to locally strong conditions will likely continue through Wednesday with another round of dusty air
Continue ReadingBy Yoonjung Seo, Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese dissident has made a daring 30-hour escape from China by sea to South Korea, his fourth attempt to try and flee authorities in his homeland and reunite with his family who have been granted asylum in Canada. Dong Guangping, a former police officer who has
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 has received new arrest data from U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector’s Indio Station. U.S. Border Patrol said they have made hundreds of undocumented immigration related arrests across the Coachella Valley since January. In a statement, officials said those arrested included, “individuals with prior criminal
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By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump finished his monthlong revenge tour in Texas on Tuesday night. The president’s national approval ratings may be near their weakest overall. But a series of red-state primaries in May have shown that conservative voters remain fiercely supportive of Trump – and willing to turn against those
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By Nina Giraldo, Taylor Romine, Emma Tucker, Alaa Elassar, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Officials have lifted all evacuation orders related to an overheating chemical tank in southern California, a day after a crack in the structure eliminated the risk of a catastrophic blast. Pressure inside the tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County had
Continue ReadingBy Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Ken Paxton weathered a long list of scandals in the years leading up to his decisive victory Tuesday in the Republican primary runoff for Senate in Texas. Through criminal charges and allegations of infidelity, the Texas attorney general has remained a force in state politics and maintained a close
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – College of the Desert trustee Ruben Perez was arrested overnight Monday, with multiple sources showing he was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. We are working to confirm additional details. Perez, 32, was arrested shortly after midnight by the California Highway Patrol on Country Club and Washington in Palm Desert,
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A bill co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office that would allow abused animals seized in criminal investigations to be adopted more quickly passed the state Assembly unanimously today. AB 2344, known as the “Justice for Seized Animals Act,” passed on a 62-0 vote and now heads to the
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Trump administration today sued the University of California, alleging in federal court that university officials were “deliberately indifferent” to discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students at UCLA in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The U.S. Department of Justice contends that antisemitism reached a point
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A group of animal advocates called on the City Council today to approve a proposed rodeo ban that has been stalled in committee for two years. During Tuesday’s Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee meeting, advocates urged the three-member panel to take up the proposed ban before it expires July
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) – The primary election for the newly redrawn 48th Congressional District is a race to watch. Proposition 50 redrew the district lines, transforming what was once a Republican stronghold into a district that now favors Democrats. The competitive primary features a well-funded Republican and a wide field of Democratic candidates vying
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By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Sen. John Cornyn’s landslide defeat immediately raises a pressing question for his GOP colleagues: Will he join the ranks of other Republicans recently vanquished by President Donald Trump and begin bucking the president more? Cornyn suggested prior to Tuesday’s loss that he will continue to be a team player,
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A person in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a police vehicle Thursday night in Banning, authorities confirmed. The crash was reported around 10:45 p.m. on the 1100 block of W. Ramsey Street, near 8th Street. According to the California Highway Patrol, an on-duty Banning Police Officer was traveling westbound
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By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — GOP Rep. Mike Flood said President Donald Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund should not be used for rioters who were at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, during a town hall in his district Tuesday where he was repeatedly pressed on his support of the president’s agenda. The Nebraska congressman,
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