WDSU, CNN By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail after breaching a wall behind a toilet and possibly having help, the local sheriff said Friday. So far only three of the men have been found. “We have indication that these detainees received
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Coachella is reviewing how it offers youth soccer programs. Right now, two nonprofit organizations run separate soccer leagues in the city, including the Coachella Valley Soccer League. But the city wants to establish just one organization to manage all soccer programs through a new one-year contract, with an
Continue ReadingBy Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Russia has sentenced an Australian man to 13 years in a maximum-security prison for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, state prosecutors in the Russian-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine said Friday. Oscar Jenkins, 33, was found guilty by a court in Luhansk of participating in an armed conflict as a mercenary,
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BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) – A jury is set in the high-profile public corruption case against developer John Wessman, who’s accused of bribing former Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet in exchange for favorable treatment on city projects. Opening statements are set to start Monday at 9 a.m. at the Banning Justice Center. Wessman, 86, has pleaded
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CNN By Michael Williams and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security is reviewing a reality TV pitch where immigrants would compete for American citizenship, according to a spokesperson who said in a statement to CNN that “the show in question is in the very beginning stages of that vetting process and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) At first glance, Will Rooker might look like just another friendly face behind the counter at Revivals. But to many in Palm Springs, he’s something more: a neighborhood hero quietly powering hope through fashion, compassion, and community. Rooker, is a volunteer at Revivals Palm Springs, and is being recognized for his
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Update 5/19/25 The woman has been found safe, according to an update from her family on GoFundMe. “She was found on Friday, May 16 around 10:30 PM. We don’t have much details yet. This is still an active investigation. But she is currently receiving medical care and is safe. Thank you for all the donations
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – In a Thursday Indian Wells City Council meeting, members declined to approve pickleball courts in the Indian Wells Country Club community, upsetting residents. Many communities throughout the Valley have approved the addition of pickleball courts. Residents said numerous people gave supporting statements to the council, but they said dissenting opinions
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – The third annual Down Syndrome International Film Festival is underway now through May 18th at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City Founded by Steven Roche and Paul Belsito, the festival was inspired by their nephew Ryan and his unforgettable encounter with actress Jamie Brewer, who also has Down syndrome. That moment sparked the idea
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By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian government has long insisted that the social hierarchy has no place in the world’s most populous nation,
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CNN By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Audio of then-President Joe Biden’s interview with former special counsel Robert Hur in the now-closed probe over Biden’s handling of classified documents was published by Axios on Friday. The interview became one of the most notable and politically controversial parts of Hur’s investigation, which concluded there wasn’t enough
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people were rescued from an Indio hiking trail after suffering an injury and showing signs of dehydration and fatigue Friday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 12:05 p.m. on the Badlands trail, near Golf Center Parkway. Sheriff’s Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said a companion of the injured hiker told
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Audio of then-President Joe Biden’s interview with former special counsel Robert Hur in the now-closed probe over Biden’s handling of classified documents was published by Axios on Friday. The interview became one of the most notable and politically controversial parts of Hur’s investigation, which concluded there wasn’t enough evidence
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Jeremy Diamond, Ibrahim Dahman and Eyad Kourdi (CNN) — Israel has launched a major new offensive in Gaza it says is aimed at destroying Hamas and freeing hostages, sparking condemnation from the United Nations and aid organizations who warn civilians are bearing the brunt of the expanded assault. At least 262 people
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By Devan Cole and Angélica Franganillo Díaz, CNN (CNN) — The federal judge overseeing the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared extremely frustrated Friday by the Trump administration’s efforts to thwart a search for answers on what officials are doing to facilitate his return from El Salvador. The lengthy hearing in Greenbelt, Maryland, unfolded a
Continue ReadingBy Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Hackers linked to a notorious cybercriminal group have conducted cyberattacks on multiple US retail companies in the last 10 days, prompting the FBI to step up cyber-intelligence briefings for major companies in the sector, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The criminal group – known for aggressively
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, Jeff Zeleny, Kaitlan Collins and Donald Judd, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump departed the Middle East Friday touting economic deals and portraying himself as the ticket to a peaceful solution in many of the world’s major conflicts. His four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates revealed a
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By John Miller and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was interviewed by US Secret Service agents at their Washington, DC, field office on Friday afternoon, according to law enforcement sources. Comey was interviewed by agents investigating a photo he posted to social media Thursday showing shells in the sand on
Continue ReadingBy Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Since winning power back from the hands of his populist rivals a year and a half ago, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has faced one very stubborn roadblock to his plans: the country’s president. That could change after a pivotal presidential election, which begins with a first round of
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Carolina Garcia MEXICALI, B.C. (T3) – Desde hace casi dos meses, operadores y empresas de transporte de exportación enfrentan una crisis ya que se han reportado endurecimiento en las revisiones que realiza la CBP a quienes posterior a dejar una unidad y no realizar la entrega cruzan hacia México para dormir y permanecer unas horas
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