WLBT, BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION, US DISTRICT COURT, CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — It’s the oldest synagogue in Mississippi, a thriving religious center that has served Jackson’s small but vibrant Jewish community for more than half a century. Now, the Beth Israel synagogue is indefinitely closed, its historic interiors blackened with ash, after authorities
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By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A much-loved annual literary festival has been canceled after more than 180 writers quit the program to protest the dumping of a Palestinian Australian author, whose invitation was withdrawn due to “cultural sensitivities” following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Adelaide Writers’ Week has been mired in controversy
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COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – As immigration enforcement continues locally and nationwide, Gabby Armenta co-founder of Indigenous Cultural Center Danza Azteca Citlaltonac, said children are increasingly stepping into adult roles after parents are detained, deported or too scared to leave their home. “We know of families that there are 15 year olds taking on jobs, side
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has altered its account of an immigration enforcement-related shooting in a Baltimore suburb on Christmas Eve after details in its initial statement were contradicted by local police. On December 24, DHS issued a statement saying Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers “defensively fired” at a
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By Danya Gainor, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota and Illinois separately filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration, arguing the president’s immigration crackdown is terrorizing their communities and violating the Constitution. “We have watched in horror as unchecked federal agents have aggressively assaulted and terrorized our communities and neighborhoods in Illinois, undermining Constitutional rights
Continue ReadingBy Katie Bo Lillis, Natasha Bertrand, Priscilla Alvarez, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting US spies, diplomats and troops that are colloquially
Continue ReadingBy Ellis Kim, Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump, will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, the panel announced Monday. Smith, who investigated Trump for his role in the effort to subvert the 2020 presidential election
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – New Year’s resolutions may start strong, but for most people they don’t last long. Every January, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions, especially around health and wellness. But studies show nearly 80 to 90% of resolutions fail by mid-February, with February 12th earning the nickname Quitters Day. Experts say
Continue ReadingStory by the Associated Press London (AP) — London’s murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the figures disprove claims spread by US President Donald Trump and others on the political right that crime is out of control in Britain’s capital. Police recorded 97
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – A former San Diego-based U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer was sentenced today to over 16 years in prison. Jinchao Wei, 25, who worked as a machinist’s mate aboard the USS Essex, sent sensitive information pertaining to U.S. Navy ships to a person
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) KESQ News Channel Three has obtained the grand jury transcript that led to the indictment of Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez, offering a rare look at sworn testimony from current and former city leaders and regional officials about how City Hall operated behind closed doors. The more than 500-page transcript shows jurors heard
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Sunline Transit Agency is launching a new community-focused initiative aimed at shaping the future of public transportation here in the valley. The program is called Sunline Rides Reimagined, and it invites residents to share ideas to help improve bus routes, rides, and future mobility options. “We’re trying to find out
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with a recent stabbing along the CV Link in Palm Springs. The suspect was arrested on Sunday near the CV Link trail in the area of the Cimarron Golf Course. He faces charges of attempted murder and resisting an officer. The arrest
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THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been about a month since the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) said mold remediation was complete at John Kelley Elementary School in Thermal. The school district and several third-party companies they contracted to ensure safety after the mold was found said parents and students should no longer have concerns
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – This past weekend, several community groups organized protests in response to the deadly shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal agent in Minnesota. “It was horrifying,” says Yasmine Espinoza. She’s been protesting ICE activity in the Coachella Valley for months, and has also been keeping the community up to
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. Bessent has expressed concern that the decision will negatively impact the markets. He has warned President Donald Trump
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A San Fernando Valley man pleaded guilty today to federal charges involving his role in a “crime tourism” ring that dispatched thieves from Central and South America to various parts of the United States to shoplift, burglarize homes and businesses, and steal credit cards before laundering millions of dollars in illicit
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By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has finalized a deal with drugmaker AbbVie to cut the cost of certain medicines, marking the latest pact as part of its “Most Favored Nation” pricing initiative. The deal comes days after the administration inked a deal with Johnson & Johnson, which was announced
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KPTV, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CNN By Taylor Romine, Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon, during a traffic stop after authorities said they were associated with a Venezuelan gang, another incident in a string of confrontations with federal authorities that have left Americans frustrated with immigration
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – The Trevor Project, a West Hollywood nonprofit known for its hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, has received a $45 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott after the Trump administration cut its funding, it was announced today. The organization’s national suicide-prevention hotline has been accessible by dialing 988 since 2022.
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