By CNN’s Logan Schiciano (CNN) — Betty Reid Soskin, who was the National Park Service’s oldest active ranger when she retired at age 100, has died. She was 104. She passed away “peacefully” at her home in Richmond, California on Sunday, according to a statement from her family. “Thank you for your service, Ranger Betty,”
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By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department’s release of thousands of documents and pictures related to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein on Friday was highly anticipated and provided a glimpse into the life of the late sex offender and his associations with some of the richest and most powerful people in the world. But
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By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The chaotic apprehension of an undocumented man in St. Paul, Minnesota, ended violently Sunday after the man allegedly struck two federal officers with his vehicle during a stop – causing one officer to fire “defensive shots” – before the man was ultimately apprehended, according to the Department of Homeland
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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. With the monthly allowance, residents can buy clothing, shoes, toiletries
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By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — A Jeffrey Epstein survivor who has only ever chosen to identify herself anonymously as “Jane Doe” was startled to learn that her name appeared multiple times in the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files that began on Friday, and she told CNN in an exclusive interview Monday that
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By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a new “Trump class” of Navy battleships Monday, describing them as a superior war fighting vessel to replace an “old and tired and obsolete” US fleet. “They’ll help maintain American military supremacy, revive the American ship building industry, and inspire fear in America’s enemies all
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) For many, the holidays are full of lights, music, and gatherings. But doctors say for others, this time of year can bring something very different: seasonal depression. Medical experts explain that shorter daylight hours, colder weather, and changes in routine can trigger mood shifts known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister and Svitlana Vlasova (CNN) — Ukrainian security services have stepped up drone and sabotage operations against Russian combat aircraft and submarines this month, in what analysts see as one way to combat incessant Russian missile strikes against cities and energy infrastructure. In the last three weeks, Ukraine has used long-range drones in
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By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is removing numerous career ambassadors from their posts abroad, marking the latest shake-up of the US State Department and diplomatic corps. At least two dozen senior diplomats have received notice that they must leave their roles next month, sources said. They were appointed to ambassadorships around
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By Tal Shalev and Eugenia Yosef Jerusalem (CNN) — The Israeli government has approved the closure of the country’s Army Radio after 75 years of broadcasting, in a move that shutters one of Israel’s oldest media institutions at a time of mounting concerns over press freedom. Under the proposal, introduced by Defense Minister Israel Katz, the
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — A massive sinkhole has developed in a canal in the English county of Shropshire, trapping two boats in deep mud and prompting emergency services to declare a “major incident.” An image released by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service shows the two canal boats trapped in the sinkhole – which
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Denmark’s foreign minister said Monday he was “deeply upset” by US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland who declared that he wished to see the island become part of the United States. “I am deeply upset by this appointment of a special envoy. And I
Continue ReadingBy Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — For more than a month, a Virginia high school football coach accused of child pornography offenses has remained missing after vanishing from his home without a trace. His sudden flight and consequent disappearance has left behind a stunned community — including his wife, children and the team he once
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By Karina Tsui, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A man is facing murder, weapons, and arson charges after authorities say he killed another man with an arrow, then barricaded himself in his home, where several fires were set. Police were notified around 6:45 p.m. Saturday about a man struck by an arrow in Kearny, New
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — His detailed tip helped lead investigators to the gunman behind the deadly Brown University shooting – but whether the tipster known only as “John” will ever receive the $50,000 reward offered by the FBI is still an open question. After two students were fatally shot and nine wounded at
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By Svitlana Vlasova, Todd Symons, Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, with officials pointing the finger at Ukraine for the latest apparent assassination of a senior military officer. Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, who ran the armed forces operational training department, died after an explosive
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CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Paul Stocking said what began 26 years ago with just 4 nutcrackers has now grown into a collection of more than 500. Stocking and Michael Emig’s indoor Christmas display features nutcrackers spanning various professions, cultures and themes. Stocking said the nutcrackers range in size from 6 feet in height, down
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, Junko Ogura, CNN (CNN) — Japanese authorities have approved a decision to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, which has sat dormant for more than a decade following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, in a pivotal moment as the country looks to looks to shift its energy supply away from fossil fuels.
Continue ReadingBy Paula Hancocks, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Palestinians in Gaza face an impossible choice this winter. With more than 400,000 homes destroyed in the war, Gazans are being forced to choose between living in tents exposed to the elements or run the risk of living inside the ruins of buildings that could collapse any
Continue ReadingBy Hilary Whiteman, Dhruv Tikekar, CNN (CNN) — The father and son accused of carrying out Australia’s worst terror attack undertook firearms training at an undisclosed location in the countryside, according to a statement of alleged facts released by a magistrate Monday. The court document, which contains redactions, includes images from a video of Sajid
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