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2-year-old among at least 5 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash off Texas, officials say
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A 2-year-old child is among at least five people who were killed when a Mexican Navy plane carrying medical patients crashed into the waters of Galveston Bay in Texas on Monday afternoon, US Coast Guard officials say. Eight people were on board the plane – four Naval crew
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First Alert Weather Alert for significant rain developing
First Alert Weather Alert goes into effect tomorrow as rain develops overnight. A massive “atmospheric river” storm approaching will bring up to 2.00″ of rain to the Valley and as much as 5.00″ to 6.00″ of rain to mountain communities. The storm will be most intense tomorrow midday, but we’re like to see rain develop
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An immersion blender could be the MVP of your kitchen
By Karla Walsh, CNN (CNN) — Salt, fat, acid and heat are the essential elements of cooking to Samin Nosrat, who transformed them into her best-selling cookbook and popular Netflix series, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.” For her latest book, she has added to that list. Before she mentions even a single recipe in “Good Things:
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He reached to grab a toddler he said he thought was falling. Then he spent weeks in jail before the case was thrown out
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — For Mahendra “Mick” Patel, 2025 will always be the year his life turned upside down. What began as an errand for his elderly mother in March devolved into an attempted kidnapping accusation, forcing the 57-year-old father to abandon his real estate business and leaving his family desperate to find
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Palm Desert alum Nicole Van Dyke named Big 10 Coach of the Year, led UW women’s soccer to historic season
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — Former Palm Desert high school soccer standout Nicole Van Dyke is making a name for herself on the national stage. Van Dyke just led the Huskies to one of their best seasons in program history, but it’s a year that was filled with success and sorrow. “Very special season and
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The UK wants to scrap jury trials for many crimes. Opponents fear the loss of an ancient right
By Sophie Tanno, CNN London (CNN) — For hundreds of years, Britons accused of substantial crimes have had the right to be tried by their peers in a court of law. But now as the country grapples with an acute backlog of cases waiting to be heard, the right to trial by jury is being
Continue ReadingMost mass shooters act alone. Bondi massacre a rare father-and-son atrocity, experts say
By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the motives behind last week’s deadly Bondi Beach attack, leading criminologists note an unusual characteristic differentiating this mass shooting from others: the suspected gunmen were family members working together. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram are accused of killing 15 people at the iconic Sydney
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ICE activity reported in Cathedral City Monday morning
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Reports of immigration enforcement in Cathedral City had local Hispanic communities reacting Monday. Multiple viewers reported ICE activity near the Target and Cardenas shopping centers. Details remain limited; we’re working on getting additional information. Cathedral City issued a statement to News Channel 3: “The City is not involved in any federal immigration enforcement
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Desert Regional nurses gather for candlelight vigil as contract negotiations continue
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nurses in Palm Springs continue to fight for better working conditions, gathering Monday night to rally again. Nurses gathered outside of Desert Regional Medical Center for a candlelight vigil as contract negotiations with Tenet Healthcare Corporation, which operates the hospital, continue. Officials with the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United said the
Continue ReadingDemocratic lawmaker brings lawsuit challenging move to add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A new lawsuit filed in Washington, DC’s federal court Monday challenges the Kennedy Center board of trustees’ move to add President Donald Trump’s name to the cultural institution. Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat and an ex-officio trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is
Continue ReadingUS strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 1
By Clay Voytek, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a strike against a “low-profile vessel” allegedly trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing one person, according to US Southern Command. “On Dec. 22, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on
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Palm Springs International Airport prepares for busy holiday season
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Holiday travel is ramping up at Palm Springs International Airport, and officials are reminding travelers to plan ahead during this month’s peak travel period. The airport expects to welcome more than 55,000 departing passengers between Dec. 20-28. The busiest travel days are expected to be Dec. 22, 26 and 28, with
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Looking back at Impact Grants in 2025
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – News Channel 3 and the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation presented Impact Grants to several Valley nonprofits in 2025, working to improve lives and help those in need. At the beginning of the year, a $50,000 charitable gift was awarded to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Impact Grant was
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Why the holidays can feel harder and how to spot seasonal depression
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) The Coachella Valley is known for sunshine, palm trees, and postcard-perfect winters. But doctors say even here, the holidays can quietly take a toll on mental health. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression linked to shorter daylight hours, changes in routine, and heightened emotional expectations during the
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With storm inbound, Palm Springs Police works to warn homeless in washes
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Rain is coming to the Coachella Valley, bringing flooding risk to roadways and the desert’s washes. The valley’s unhoused population often seeks shelter underneath those overpasses and bridges that are threatened by the incoming storms. The Palm Springs Police Department says they are working to clear those areas to keep
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Nursing home resident starts grassroots effort to support elderly
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A Rancho Mirage nursing home resident is taking matters into her own hands by gathering donations to support other elderly residents. The monthly personal needs allowance for Medi-Cal recipients is $35, making it one of the lowest in the country. “It’s demoralizing. It’s dehumanizing. It can break someone’s spirit. It
Continue ReadingNeighbors in Lisbon recall Brown University attack suspect as quiet, reclusive student
By Duarte Mendonca, CNN Lisbon (CNN) — Former neighbors paint a mixed portrait of Claudio Neves Valente, whose motives remain a mystery more than a week after police say he killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor, portraying a “very bright” but reclusive young man who was estranged from his family and whose
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California to crack down on extreme speeding on highways
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – In an effort to crack down on excessive speeding and prevent deadly vehicle collisions, the California State Transportation Agency announced a pilot program today to immediately review drivers cited for driving more than 100 mph. The state transportation agency is working with the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol
Continue Reading 2-year-old among at least 5 killed in Mexican Navy plane crash off Texas, officials say
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A 2-year-old child is among at least five people who were killed when a Mexican Navy plane carrying medical patients crashed into the waters of Galveston Bay in Texas on Monday afternoon, US Coast Guard officials say. Eight people were on board the plane – four Naval crew members
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