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CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
NewBy Jennifer Agiesta, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s approval rating for handling the economy has fallen to a new career low of 31%, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, reflecting growing pessimism among Americans over the issue they consistently describe as the most important. Roughly two-thirds of Americans say Trump’s policies
Continue ReadingShutdown infighting shatters GOP unity in critical stretch for Trump
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — What started as a shutdown face-off between Republicans and Democrats has morphed into a full display of disunity between GOP leaders just months ahead of the midterm elections Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s decision to leave immigration enforcement funding out of a deal with Democrats to reopen
Continue ReadingHis murder conviction was overturned after 40 years. His next fight is to stay in the US
By Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — It was three in the morning when Saraswathi Vedam was awoken by the call she’d been waiting over 40 years for: Her brother’s murder conviction was being overturned. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to laugh or cry. Saraswathi was across the world giving lectures as a professor in
Continue ReadingTrump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — After President Donald Trump floated on Monday the possibility of expanding the Iran war by potentially striking water treatment plants in Iran, some Gulf countries reiterated grave concerns to the Trump administration about any strikes on civilian infrastructure and the risk of an intensifying tit-for-tat escalation, according
Continue ReadingTiger Woods’ DUI crash: What we know — and why the urine test refusal matters
By Rebekah Riess, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Golf legend Tiger Woods says he is stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment following a rollover car crash in Florida late last week. The statement came hours after he pleaded not guilty Tuesday to DUI charges related to the incident near his
Continue ReadingLost dog reunited with owner one week after she fell down a waterfall
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — When Jessica Johnston fell 180 feet down a waterfall in New Zealand, she was lucky to survive. She got even luckier a week later, when a helicopter crew found her missing dog Molly, shivering and alone, in the wilderness. Molly, a border collie, had been hiking with Johnston across
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Valley residents voice concern to local leaders amid strain from high gas prices
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Gas prices and other economic impacts of the war in Iran are putting a significant strain on residents of the Coachella Valley. According to a spokesperson for Rep. Raul Ruiz, in his Congressional 25th District, gas prices have jumped nearly 58 cents in a span of a week and a
Continue ReadingThis small city has the world’s worst air
By Esha Mitra, Trista Kurniawan and Deepak Rao, CNN Loni, India (CNN) — The city of Loni is less than one hours’ drive from Delhi, but this rapidly growing industrial base beats the Indian capital when it comes to one unenviable title. Last year, according to Swiss company IQAir, it had the world’s worst air
Continue ReadingTrump receives warm reception at the Kennedy Center after transforming the arts institution
By Betsy Klein, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — President Donald Trump finally got the Kennedy Center reception he’s always wanted. He just had to gut the board of trustees, reshape its leadership and staffing, overhaul its programming, and prepare for a $257 million renovation that he says will require a two-year closure starting this July.
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Women in Journalism: Celebrating local voices in news
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Women make up nearly 45% of local TV newsrooms in America. Here in our valley, the work of female journalists has been crucial to getting answers for the community. This Women’s History Month, News Channel 3’s Athena Jreij highlights some of our desert’s very own and their message to other
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Palm Springs businesses continue to challenge fire station plan, citing flawed parking study
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Weeks after raising alarms about a proposal to replace a downtown parking lot with a new fire station, Palm Springs business owners or “The Block 200 Club,” said new information is strengthening their case. News Channel 3 first reported in February that more than 30 businesses along the 200 block
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Palm Springs hit-and-run inspires zero tolerance initiative for dangerous driving
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Police Department has officially launched “Operation Desert Zero.” They say the initiative means zero tolerance for DUIs, speeding, and unsafe driving. They say their first operation is aggressive red light enforcement, which has already started. “If you get stopped for one of these primary collision factors, you’re likely
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FIND Food Bank impacted by current economy while helping families
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As oil prices continue to rise, the effects are being felt immediately in our wallets. And as people begin to tighten their budgets, the FIND Food Bank is not only dealing with added costs, but also an increase in the number of people seeking food assistance. Our Telemundo 15 anchor Hernán
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Local farmworker group rallies to defend Cesar Chavez’s legacy
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – California marked its first Farmworkers Day, a change that is already stirring strong reactions across local communities. The new designation replaces the long-observed Cesar Chavez Day and comes amid recent sexual abuse allegations involving the late labor leader. While the claims have not been proven, they have prompted renewed scrutiny of
Continue ReadingNorth Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a software package that has been used by thousands of US companies in a major supply-chain attack that could take months to recover from, security experts said Tuesday. Experts who are responding to the hack told CNN they expect a long-term campaign to
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Assemblymember Wallis honors ‘Women of Distinction’
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Women making a difference across the Coachella Valley were honored Tuesday morning in Palm Desert. Assemblymember Greg Wallis hosted the 2026 Women of Distinction reception, recognizing local leaders for their impact close to home. The event, held at Desert Willow Golf Resort, honored more than a dozen women from across
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NTSB says ‘automation overreliance’ contributed to fatal SUV crashes in 2024
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board determined that “drivers’ overreliance” on automated systems were contributing factors to two fatal accidents in 2024. The investigation found that on separate highways, in different cities, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, with Ford’s BlueCruise technology, drove into stationary vehicles, highlighting “several gaps in safety and
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UPenn must comply with federal subpoena seeking list of Jewish community members, judge rules
CNN By Danny Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Pennsylvania to comply with a subpoena from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeking a list of Jewish community members in what the federal government says is an effort to combat antisemitism on the Ivy League campus. The university
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Hegseth says suspension lifted for Army crew seen in video flying Apache helicopters at Kid Rock’s home
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Army pilots who flew Apache helicopters over Kid Rock’s Nashville-area home were no longer suspended and the incident would not be investigated. Hegseth reposted a video from Kid Rock, thanking the longtime supporter of President Donald Trump and saying
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