By Betsy Klein and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump took executive action Wednesday to deliver on a political issue central to his 2024 campaign: banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports. Trump signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” at an afternoon signing ceremony in the East
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NOTE in this same story on Wednesday, there was no mention of an objection from the District Attorney’s Office because confirmation of last week’s proceedings by the agency DID NOT include any reference to an objection on the record. The D.A.’s office, however, NOW SAYS the prosecution did in fact make one. The story below
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a newer variant of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s been associated with severe infections in humans, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture. Scientists say these infections with a different type of virus mark an inflection point in the
Continue ReadingBy Aishwarya Iyer, Esha Mitra and Heather Law, CNN (CNN) — At least 104 Indian citizens were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft, according to officials from India’s Punjab state, as US President Donald Trump makes stemming immigration a top priority. The C-17 aircraft, carrying migrants mainly from India’s Gujarat,
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Five former leaders of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) from across Republican and Democratic administrations spoke out against the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the humanitarian agency and called on “Congress to swiftly protect the Agency’s statutory role.” In a Wednesday statement obtained first by CNN, the
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Fox and Sarah Ferris, CNN Washington (CNN) — A month into the new Congress, House and Senate Republicans are still not on the same page on how to tackle President Donald Trump’s agenda raising the possibility the two chambers could be on a collision course that imperils Trump’s domestic priorities in the first
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. The US Centers for Disease Control and
Continue ReadingCNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. The US Centers for Disease Control
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — Before signing an executive order Wednesday to try to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports in schools and other settings, President Donald Trump repeated a lie he told last year. He asserted that two Olympians who won gold in women’s boxing events in 2024 were men
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DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif (KESQ) – Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Jim Henson announced his retirement today. Henson, whose three decades of law enforcement experience includes more than 20 years in Desert Hot Springs, will be stepping away at the end of the month, according to a department statement. He previously held the positions of
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City officials released information on temporary street closures that will be in effect on Friday and Saturday for the Tour de Palm Springs. Road Closures for Vendor Fair: Palm Canyon Drive from Baristo Road to Tahquitz Canyon Way will be closed from 6 a.m. on Friday, February 7 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 8
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MECCA, Calif (KESQ) – Sheriff’s deputies have one person in custody and are searching for a second subject following a train burglary in Mecca Wednesday morning. At around 10:35 a.m., deputies were notified of suspicious activity near the train tracks in the area of Hammond Road and Johnson Street. “Upon arrival, deputies learned that a
Continue ReadingBy Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Democrats have started what they’re promising will be an overnight marathon of speeches to protest Russell Vought’s nomination to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Vought is expected to be confirmed in a vote Thursday evening. Republicans control 53 seats in the chamber compared to 47
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INDIO, Calif (KESQ) – A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting outside of the Food 4 Less store in Indio over the weekend. Gideon Gonzalez Jr. of Indio is accused of killing a 26-year-old man Saturday evening. On Wednesday, he was officially charged with murder, two counts of assault with
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of billionaire and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Personal Birth date: September 29, 1936 Death date: June 12, 2023 Birth place: Milan, Italy Father: Luigi Berlusconi, bank clerk Mother: Rosella (Bossi) Berlusconi, homemaker Marriages: Veronica Lario, (1990-2012, divorced); Carla Dall’Oglio, (1965-1985, divorced) Children:
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s timetable and process for choosing a new pope. Burial & Mourning upon Death of a Pope Cardinals decide, after the death of the pope, when funerals and conclave begin. Universi Dominici Gregis (hereafter referred to as Law) dictates that: – There must be
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at basketball legend and NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Personal Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December 29, 2006, divorced)
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Since 2003, worldwide concern over Iran’s nuclear program has increased as Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) spar over investigation and details of Iran’s program. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has repeatedly denied Iran is building a bomb and says weapons
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has revoked the security detail assigned to his former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, a person familiar with the matter confirmed Wednesday, adding to the growing list of officials who have faced retribution from their onetime boss. Esper is one of several top aides who continued to
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The largest-ever preseason event in North American professional soccer history is coming to the Coachella Valley in February. AEG announced that a record 20 Major League Soccer and National Women’s Soccer League teams will take part in the Coachella Valley Invitational at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. “We are thrilled to return for the
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