By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — US President Trump penned a letter asking the Israeli president to grant a full pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial. In a letter distributed by the Israeli president’s spokesperson, Trump wrote, “I hereby call on you to fully pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been
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By Dana Bash, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia announced her campaign to return to Congress on Wednesday, aiming to recapture a key battleground district with more favorable midterm tailwinds next year. “I cannot sit back and watch as Republicans in Congress create chaos while failing to address the
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By Matthew Rehbein, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it is investigating protests that broke out at the University of California, Berkeley, this week during an event held by Turning Point USA, the group founded by slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk that caters to youth on American campuses. Protesters gathered hours before
Continue ReadingBy Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A high-ranking official at the Chinese consulate in New York shipped over a dozen Nanjing-style salted ducks prepared by his personal chef to the parents of a former aide to two New York governors. The aide also received tickets to events including a concert at Carnegie Hall and a
Continue ReadingBy Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s advisers have had conversations about him traveling the country to give economy-focused speeches as they privately weigh a number of strategies to improve his standing on the issue, administration officials told CNN. Trump’s advisers acknowledge that they have an affordability problem that the president has bristled
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CNN, WSAW, WRAL, HOUSE TV, SENATE TV, LINDA HYINK By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Atlanta mom Amanda James’ heart shattered when her soon-to-be 11-year-old uttered the words: “Mom, I don’t have to have a birthday party this year.” Her son knew both James, a Federal Aviation Administration airway transportation systems specialist and mother
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Atlanta mom Amanda James’ heart shattered when her soon-to-be 11-year-old uttered the words: “Mom, I don’t have to have a birthday party this year.” Her son knew both James, a Federal Aviation Administration airway transportation systems specialist and mother of four, and her husband, an air traffic controller,
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – As we honor the men and women who have protected and served our country on Veterans Day, News Channel 3 is celebrating your heroes. Thank you to our viewers for sharing wonderful photos of the veterans in your lives – family, friends, neighbors and community members who have proudly worn
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands gathered in downtown Palm Springs for the 28th Annual Veterans Day Parade & Concert: Honoring All Who Serve. Organizers say the parade is of the largest in Southern California. It featured marching bands, veterans’ organizations, classic cars concluding with a patriotic concert by the 300th Army Reserve Band and
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Another Democratic candidate is announcing a run for Congress in California’s newly drawn 48th Congressional District after the recent passage of Proposition 50. Palm Springs resident Marc Iannarino is a Navy veteran who believes he has what it takes to challenge long-time Republican Darrell Issa. The 48th District will be
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CNN By Dana Bash, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is announcing a run for the US House from New York City, becoming JFK’s first direct descendent and latest member of his family to run for elected office. In a video announcing his campaign, Schlossberg says
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YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Families in the High Desert are receiving assistance from a grassroots fundraiser called ‘The Desert Provides.’ According to organizers, many High Desert families are underserved. The lapses in funding to SNAP/EBT – also known as CalFresh in California – has created challenges for many of the community’s vulnerable residents. That’s why, a
Continue ReadingBy Rocio Muñoz-Ledo, Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — A report by Human Rights Watch and Central American rights group Cristosal alleges that dozens of Venezuelans deported from the United States to a Salvadoran prison earlier this year were subjected to torture and other serious abuses including sexual violence. The report released Wednesday includes interviews with
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INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The City of Indio hosted its 2nd annual Veterans Day 5k Run/Walk at the Empire Polo Grounds on Tuesday in recognition of those who served our country. The event supported the Hunter Lopez Memorial Foundation and the American Legion Post 739. Hunter Lopez and twelve fellow service members lost their lives
Continue ReadingBy Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who is set to be sworn in on Wednesday, said she will confront House Speaker Mike Johnson after waiting nearly 50 days to be seated as a member of Congress. “I won’t be able to like sort of move on if I don’t address it
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CNN By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who is set to be sworn in on Wednesday, said she will confront House Speaker Mike Johnson after waiting nearly 50 days to be seated as a member of Congress. “I won’t be able to like sort of move on if I don’t address
Continue ReadingBy Dana Bash, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is announcing a run for the US House from New York City, becoming JFK’s first direct descendent and latest member of his family to run for elected office. In a video announcing his campaign, Schlossberg says the
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PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A quiet Palm Desert neighborhood is on edge after a string of late-night doorbell pranks have escalated into acts of vandalism and safety concerns. Residents say “ding-dong ditch” games have turned into something more serious — with kids not only ringing doorbells but also kicking doors and damaging property. Security
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – With tens of thousands of valley residents struggling right now to put food on the table due to the delay of federal benefits, members of a Palm Springs Facebook group have launched a food drive to help. The large Facebook community “Gay Men of Palm Springs” has teamed up with
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By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a short-term order that allows the Trump administration to withhold paying for full food stamp payments in November, a move that appeared designed to put off the case a few days in the hope that Congress approves a pending
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