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Meteorologist Spencer Blum was born and raised in South Florida. He developed a deep love for the weather at an early age after living through Hurricane Wilma. Spencer attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology with a minor in Mathematics. You can always find him cheering on
Continue ReadingTrump says Iran likely responsible for attack on vital Saudi oil pipeline
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said Iran was “probably” behind the attack on a vital oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia which led to its closure. The East-West Pipeline was attacked by several drones coming from Iraq on Thursday, the Saudi foreign ministry said Friday, resulting in injuries and some damage.
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The Twin Towers came down in a cloud of toxic dust. Its health impact has lasted decades
By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — As a child growing up in Queens, Frank Kotnik watched the Twin Towers across the river growing taller and taller as their construction neared completion. As a teenager, he and his friends once snuck into the original World Trade Center, hoping to take in the views from the roof.
Continue ReadingWhat we know about when Mitch McConnell will return to the Senate
By Annie Grayer, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate is set to return Monday after a five-week recess, and it is still unclear if GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell will end his three-month absence from the Capitol due to health issues. McConnell was hospitalized in June, which his office later said was due to a
Continue Reading‘Theatrical’ litigation: Republican AGs fight for Trump voting rules that their election officials say they can’t implement
By Tierney Sneed, Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Republican attorneys general have shown their support for President Donald Trump’s election agenda by pressing courts to greenlight his proposed crackdown on mail voting. But election officials in at least half of those states have said that they won’t be able to comply with proposed US Postal
Continue ReadingJD Vance embraces tricky role as Trump’s midterm messenger — and potential successor
By Steve Contorno, CNN Dallas (CNN) — Behind closed doors on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance urged a room full of Republicans to sell voters on the administration’s more popular achievements that he worried weren’t always breaking through. One person, however, has proved particularly difficult to keep on message: President Donald Trump. Since joining Trump’s
Continue ReadingTrump says Irish reunification ‘would be a fantastic thing,’ during visit to Ireland
NewBy Kit Maher, Issy Ronald, Niamh Kennedy, CNN Dublin (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that Irish reunification “would be a fantastic thing” during a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, something he projected is “going to happen eventually.” When a reporter asked his view on the topic, Trump at first acknowledged his
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BLSS: Week 4 high school football highlights and scores
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) — It was a tough week for many of our local teams here in Week 4 of the high school football season. Only two desert programs came away with wins this week. See below for the schedule and scores. Thursday 9/10 Rancho Mirage 18 at Tahquitz 34 29 Palms 14 at
Continue ReadingThe lawyer who wouldn’t let go of the Andrea Yates case
By Brittany Shammas | Photographs by Austin Steele Houston (CNN) — Every Sunday, George Parnham settles into the easy chair tucked in a corner of his ranch-style home, armed with a clunky flip-phone and a notepad scrawled with names. The calls have gotten shorter as he’s gotten older. “How are you?” the 85-year-old asks from
Continue ReadingUkraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africa
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — The conditions are grueling. Temperatures regularly soar above 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, then drop sharply overnight. Water is scarce and the dust and sand get everywhere. But at least they are working above ground. This elite group of Ukrainian drone operators has spent years hunting Russians from
Continue Reading‘A f***-up of epic proportions’: Blame game begins after Iran-backed Houthis’ lightning advance down Red Sea coast
By Nic Robertson, Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The desperate pleas for air cover from Yemeni generals started coming mid-morning on Thursday. An advance by the Iran-backed Houthis toward Yemen’s strategic port city of Mocha was in full swing, and backup support from chief ally Saudi Arabia was nowhere in sight. “The Houthis committed everything
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Palm Springs woman among 9/11 victims, laid to rest 25 years later
(PALM SPRINGS, CA) (KESQ) – One of the people being remembered today on the 25th Anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11th has a direct connection to the Coachella Valley. Barbara Keating was a 72-year-old Palm Springs grandmother who attended St. Teresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs and was very involved in the congregation. She
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Local businesses turn to AI for new tools and ideas
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif, (KESQ)- Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of how small businesses operate, helping with tasks like social media, research, customer follow-ups and reports. That was a major focus Friday at the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Marketing Summit, where local business owners and industry experts discussed how AI can
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Loma Linda man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl distribution linked to fatal overdose
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Loma Linda man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose in January 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced. Alexander Nihar Biswas, 42, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and ordered to pay $1,701 in restitution. He pleaded
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25 years later: Indio unveils permanent 9/11 memorial featuring World Trade Center steel
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a piece of the World Trade Center now has a permanent home in the Coachella Valley. The City of Indio unveiled its new 9/11 memorial Friday at Miles Avenue Park, bringing together city leaders, first responders and community members to remember the nearly
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Palm Springs veterans host 9/11 memorial dinner
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Veterans at American Legion Post 519 are coming together in Palm Springs to honor the lives lost in the September 11th attacks 25 years ago. The 9/11 Observance and Ceremonial Dinner will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the post, located at 400 N Belardo Rd. in Palm Springs. Organizers said
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‘He could barely walk’: Neighbor says she helped bleeding man days before his wife allegedly killed him
A 65-year-old Palm Desert woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after a person was found dead with injuries consistent with an assault at The Enclave condo community on Friday.
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Pedestrian killed in 70th avenue crash identified as 39-year-old Mecca man
MECCA, CA (KESQ)- A 39-year-old Mecca man was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle on 70th Avenue east of Cleveland Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at approximately 7:26 p.m. on September 10, 2026. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ramiro Gonzalez Jr., 39, of Mecca. According to
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Brief interaction between NYC Mayor Mamdani and AOC captured on video at 9/11 ceremony stirs up debate
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A brief interaction between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez captured on video Friday during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, sparked fierce criticism that was met with pushback from those who say the video was taken
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