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Local protests against Trump’s immigration policies continue

Protests continued in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, amid a week of nationwide and local protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. This following a protest on Monday, as part of the “Day without Immigrants” movement, and another on Wednesday in Palm Desert/Cathedral City, part of the 50501 movement. Local immigration organizations, like Comité Latino,

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Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300

By Jennifer Hansler and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A pair of labor groups representing employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) sued President Donald Trump on Thursday over his efforts to dismantle the decades-old humanitarian agency, as multiple sources told CNN that fewer than 300 agency employees are expected to be retained

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Mullah Mohammed Omar Fast Facts

CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Mullah Mohammed Omar, who is credited with creating the Taliban. Personal:Birth date: circa 1958 Death date: circa 2013 Birth place: Afghanistan Marriages: Had at least three wives. Children: Had at least five or six children. Other Facts:Known as the Commander of the Faithful, Mullah

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Clarence Thomas in the spotlight, cardiac clearance, how running became fashionable: Catch up on the day’s stories

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! Ocean currents. Chemical reactions. Blood flow. Storm clouds. These are all examples of turbulence, and scientists believe they’ve made

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Desert Arc honors retiring President, CEO at annual ‘Champions of Change’ awards luncheon

Desert Arc honored its retiring President and CEO Richard Balocco in its seventh annual “Champions of Change” Recognition Awards Luncheon. Balocco is retiring as the Desert Arc’s Champion after a 17-year legacy of “making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and his unwavering dedication” to the non-profits mission, according to Desert Arc.

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Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky appointed as Riverside County’s new Public Health Officer

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky as the county’s new Public Health Officer. She succeeds Dr. Geoffrey Leung, who recently announced his decision to step away from the position. “We deeply appreciate Dr. Leung’s outstanding leadership and dedicated service and are privileged to welcome Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky as our new

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Watch: Rep. Ruiz joins Democrat doctors in presser on concerns regarding the nomination of RFK Jr.

Watch Below: Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined other Democratic doctors in the House of Representatives for a news conference to address their concerns regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). On Monday, all six Democratic physicians in the House issued a statement against Kennedy’s nomination.

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