By Manu Raju, Ellis Kim, CNN DORAL, Florida (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team have been struggling to find consensus behind an election-year agenda to address Americans’ chief concerns over affordability and their cost-of-living. But now they have a new problem: Rising gas prices. After hammering Democrats relentlessly over $5-per-gallon gasoline, a
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CNN, LISA BLANCHETTE, CHRISTIAN TELLO, WBBM, WLS, LETICIA MARIE CRANFORD, SELENA JANE CASTILLO By CNN meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, Briana Waxman and CNN’s Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — A rash of ferocious storms ripped across the central US overnight, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people. The two deaths were reported in northwest
Continue ReadingBy Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration said international travel program Global Entry would be restored on Wednesday morning, reopening a fast-track system that had been halted last month during an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. “As DHS continually evaluates measures it can take amidst the Democrats’ continued shutdown
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By Lex Harvey, Angus Watson, CNN Sydney (CNN) — Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry had always dreamed of starting her own clothing brand. She never imagined a global pop star would be her biggest obstacle. But on Wednesday Australia’s highest court ruled that Perry, who now goes by her married name Katie Taylor, has the
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, social media was littered with crude fakes that were presented as fresh images of the war but were either photoshopped phonies or mislabeled clips taken from video games, movies, past incidents and unrelated news coverage. Those kinds of old-fashioned fakes are now spreading
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – As the season brings thousands of vacationers looking to book their dream getaway in the Coachella Valley, disasters are highlighting concerns these renters and property owners often have. From the renters’ side: what happens to their deposits and bookings if a home suddenly becomes unavailable? And for property owners: there’s always
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Fashion Week El Paseo kicks off this Friday, and it’s recognized as the largest fashion week on the west coast. Fashion week events will take place at The Gardens on El Paseo, and organizers say they expect 5,000 attendees. Local business owners say this will bring a much needed boost
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By Gloria Pazmino, Katherine Koretski, CNN (CNN) — Three days after an attempted ISIS-inspired terror attack outside his home, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood in a pre-school classroom on Staten Island to announce expanded childcare highlighting one of the key pillars of his agenda. But Mamdani was peppered with questions about Saturday’s attack,
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – A Palm Springs woman won the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. Thousands of people around our area purchased tickets this year to support the lifesaving mission of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to win a dream home. Tickets help fund research and treatment for children fighting cancer
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Mississippi’s Senate primaries set up a general election showdown between an incumbent and a challenger she blocked from federal judgeship. Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, a district attorney, will win their parties’ primaries and face off in November. The matchup comes three years after Hyde-Smith opposed
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Living Desert announced it has euthanized Memo the jaguar after a rapid decline in his health. Memo was 14 years old. He was introduced at the Living Desert in July 2013 after being rescued from a home in Panama as an illegal pet. According to the zoo, Memo recently
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) — We’re getting closer to deciding a tournament champion in men’s and women’s singles as Round of 16 play started on Tuesday. Aryna Sabalenka beats Naomi Osaka in Round 4 6,2 6,4 at the @BNPPARIBASOPEN @BlakeArthur24 @kendallkesq @Jesus_G_Reyes @KESQ pic.twitter.com/uwDHDlPJeK— Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) March 10, 2026 Click HERE for scores from
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By Kathryn Squyres, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republican Clay Fuller will face Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The race to succeed Greene, a former ally turned critic of President Donald Trump, has tested the power of the president’s endorsement –
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Diego man who allegedly sold millions of counterfeit U.S. postage stamps has been charged with mail fraud, counterfeit stamp sales, and money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today. Wayne Fister, 38, also known as Wayne Wong, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic is looking to expand, support, and also financially boost music programs in schools across the valley. The organization just created the position of education and events coordinator. Alyssa Burno will be the conduit to music teachers and students alike. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut
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CNN By Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, CNN (CNN) — Missile debris that Iranian officials claim was recovered from the deadly strikes which hit an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 appears to be from an American Tomahawk cruise missile, according to CNN analysis. Four photographs of the fragments were shared on
Continue ReadingBy Allegra Goodwin, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, CNN (CNN) — Missile debris that Iranian officials claim was recovered from the deadly strikes which hit an elementary school in southern Iran on February 28 appears to be from an American Tomahawk cruise missile, according to CNN analysis. Four photographs of the fragments were shared on Telegram
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A Florida woman who allegedly opened fire with a rifle on singer Rihanna’s home in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles was charged today with attempted murder and multiple firearms related offenses. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, was charged with one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is speaking with News Channel 3 about the long-planned Indian Canyon Drive bridge project in Palm Springs, highlighting its importance to regional transportation, current funding status, and anticipated timeline. The project would construct a bridge in the northern section of Indian Canyon Drive
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – More than three dozen children who went missing in recent years were located during a law enforcement sweep in Riverside County, state officials said today. In a joint statement released by the governor’s office and the California Department of Justice, authorities said 37 youths were found during Operation Safe Return. There
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