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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the exploration of Mars. The United States, Soviet Union and China are the only three countries to land a spacecraft on Mars. Facts There have been nine successful US Mars landings: Viking 1 and Viking 2 (both 1976), Pathfinder (1997), Spirit and Opportunity (both 2004), Phoenix
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A judge today will hear arguments on whether the Trump administration violated federal law when National Guard soldiers and U.S. Marines were deployed to Los Angeles in June to quell protests over immigration raids. President Donald Trump’s administration federalized California National Guard members and sent them to Los Angeles over the
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By Ryan Curry Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KCRA) — Balancing on four wheels is so important to them, Garret Marks and Eric Ehler don’t know why people avoid skateboarding. “I’ve always wondered that,” Marks said. “What do people do who don’t skate?” They love it so much, they can hardly
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of hedge fund executive and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Personal Birth date: August 21, 1962 Birth place: Conway, South Carolina Birth name: Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent Father: Homer Gaston Bessent Jr., real estate developer Mother: Barbara McLeod Bessent Marriage: John Freeman (2011-present) Children: Cole
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) – Here’s a look at the life of Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States. Personal Birth date: August 19, 1946 Birth place: Hope, Arkansas Birth name: William Jefferson Blythe III Father: William Blythe Mother: Virginia (Kelley) Blythe Marriage: Hillary (Rodham) Clinton (October 11, 1975-present) Children: Chelsea Victoria, February 27,
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By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — As a ceasefire in Gaza took hold in January, Anas Al-Sharif began removing his protective gear live on television, piece by piece, while a jubilant crowd cheered, hoping the day marked the end of the suffering of 2 million Palestinians in the enclave. Nearly seven months later, Israel killed
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ)– Each and every year Splash House brings in thousands of music lovers to the Coachella Valley for two weekends of fun and house music. But the festival doesn’t only bring in out-of-towners, it also brings in a boost to the local economy as tourists visit small businesses. News Channel Three’s Tori
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UPDATE 8/11/25 10:30 am – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 95% contained. Two structures were destroyed. UPDATE 8/9/25 9:13 pm – CAL FIRE reports the fire has been mapped at 1671 acres and is now 80% contained. Highway 74 open for travel. All Evacuation Orders lifted.
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By Annette Choi, Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — A growing number of countries are pledging to recognize a Palestinian state, with more than 145 nations now joining the call for international recognition. Most of the nations that recognize a State of Palestine did so in 1988, following the Palestine National Council’s (PNC) declaration of the
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Three people were injured after a car crashed into an Indio restaurant on Avenue 48 and Indio Blvd Sunday evening. Police said it all started when a Dodge Charger collided with a Chevy Tahoe. The Charger crashed into a vacant restaurant, which then caught fire. Three people were transported to a nearby
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By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, launched a tour Monday of the city’s five boroughs with a central message linking former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to President Donald Trump. Mamdani appeared in Midtown Manhattan with US Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York and several other city
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A terrifying robbery unfolded Saturday afternoon at The Shops at Palm Desert, leaving shoppers rattled and store owners reeling after masked suspects stormed a jewelry store and made off with thousands of dollars in merchandise. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. when multiple suspects entered the businesses wearing masks and carrying
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The legendary band U2 has always been outspoken about their views and they are now sharing their thoughts about the conflict in Gaza. Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr., took to their official site to post statements condemning the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct.
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By Holly Yan, Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke, Leigh Waldman, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — After a yearslong legal battle, Uvalde County and the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District have released records related to the 2022 mass shooting that killed 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. More than a dozen media
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CNN By Simone McCarthy, Phil Mattingly, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenues from semiconductor sales to China in exchange for export licenses, an unprecedented quid pro quo arrangement aimed at solidifying America’s AI business dominance while maintaining trade ties with China. The
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By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s request to unseal grand jury materials from the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case. The Justice Department has sought to release grand jury testimony and exhibits from cases involving Jeffrey Epstein in New York. Judge Paul Engelmayer issued a scathing opinion, saying
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The Extreme Heat Warning continues into tomorrow. Temps will be running 5-8 degrees above seasonal norms and the mountains remain under a Heat Advisory. A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended until tomorrow evening for the extreme temperatures as we start the work week. Highs today will be well into the one-teens, and that’s
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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Democratic lawmakers in Texas once again thwarted the Republican redistricting effort in the state when the Texas House of Representatives failed to meet a quorum on Monday. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows reconvened the legislative chamber on Monday but was four members short of reaching the
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By Jeremy Herb, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi this past week directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Her order bears striking similarities to President Donald Trump’s first term, when then-Attorney General Bill
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By Gerardo Lemos (CNN) — Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who was hospitalized after being shot at a campaign event more than two months ago, has died, his wife announced on Monday. He was 39. Uribe, a potential presidential candidate from the right-wing opposition, was shot in the head during a
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