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New York City man charged with 19-count indictment for allegedly attacking three Asian Americans in three separate attacks

May 27, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

A Brooklyn man has been arraigned today on a 19-count indictment for allegedly assaulting and menacing three Asian Americans in three separate attacks over the course of a month, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Joseph Russo, 29, of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, “is charged with second-degree assault, third-degree assault as a hate crime, third-degree menacing

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second straight day of single-digit coronavirus cases

May 27, 2021 8:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

New video shows aftermath of small plane crash

May 27, 2021 4:05 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHANDLER, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — New body-camera footage shows the moments after a small plane crashed on Loop 202 Santan Freeway and McClintock Drive on May 9. The FAA reports the pilot hit power lines and ended up crashing on the overpass. Thankfully, the pilot, a 23-year-old woman, walked

Police training expert gives insight after an officer shot a Columbia man

May 27, 2021 4:05 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was killed by a police officer Wednesday in northwest Columbia. Director of training at Northstar police training, Adam Duncan, said officers try to link together two components in these situations. “It’s what they knew prior to contact with that person and the element of environment including who is around the

Family waits 12 months for Korean War veteran’s headstone

May 27, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Yvonne Lincoln visits her husband’s gravesite nearly every day. “I just miss him so much,” she told 3 On Your Side as she cried near his grave. But she says her visits are heartbreaking because 12 months after he was put to rest, there’s no

Grandmother arrested in connection with death of 1-year-old boy

May 27, 2021 3:42 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story DANBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — A woman was arrested in connection with the death of her 1-year-old grandson. Cora Brandon, 60, was charged with first-degree manslaughter, risk of injury to a minor and possession of a controlled substance. Police in Danbury said they were called to Danbury Hospital on

Jefferson City police officer suffers minor injuries during Wednesday night assault

May 27, 2021 11:47 AM Katie Greathouse

A Jefferson City police officer suffered minor injuries during an assault Wednesday night.

Woman traveled the wrong way for 10 miles on highways, state police say

May 27, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story MONTVILLE, Connecticut (WFSB) — A woman from Rhode Island was arrested for driving the wrong way for 10 miles in Monville. State police said they arrested 25-year-old Madison Jamak of North Providence, RI on Wednesday. They said just before 3 a.m., they received a report of a dark-colored

More than 50 dead and dozens still missing after boat sinks in northwest Nigeria

May 27, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

More than 50 people have died and dozens are still missing after an overloaded boat capsized in the northwestern Nigerian state of Kebbi on Wednesday, according to government authorities. There were at least 150 passengers on board, most of whom are from Kebbi State and are believed to be traders, authorities said. Abdullahi Buhari, Chairman

Macron seeks forgiveness for France’s role in Rwanda genocide, but stops short of apology

May 27, 2021 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly has acknowledged France’s “overwhelming responsibility” in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. “France did not understand that, while trying to prevent a regional conflict, or a civil war, it was in fact standing by the side of a genocidal regime,” Macron said Thursday following a visit to the Gisozi memorial in

Give kale a chance — or fall in love all over again — with these 7 dishes

May 27, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

Kale has become the poster child for a kind of tongue-in-cheek mockery of virtuous eating habits over the past decade, as evidenced by the now ubiquitous “eat more kale” slogan and “keep calm and kale on” merch. Despite the many jokes, memes and pop culture chatter, kale is still around. And dare I say it’s

Gender affirming space to open at Alma College

May 27, 2021 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GRATIOT COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — When Alma College’s gender affirming closet opens May 30, it is believed to be the first of its kind in Gratiot county. It is judgement-free, stereotype-free and just regular free-free. “And we want to create a space where boys who want to start

Marijuana arrests in state parks drop after policy changes

May 27, 2021 2:45 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials say arrests for marijuana use in state parks have dropped dramatically after policy changes prompted by the legalization of medical marijuana. The parks department issued new enforcement policies in April of last year. The Department of Natural Resources says 51 people were arrested for possession of less than

Woman stabbed 9 times in front of her son recovering, needs new home

May 27, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A local mother, Andria Varner continues to recover more than a month after she said the father of one of her children stabbed her multiple times in front of their young son. She says the suspect, identified by police as 45-year-old Nathaniel Ballard

Man who crashed into house crashed into same home while high on PCP in 2019

May 27, 2021 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VISALIA, California (KFSN) — In February of 2019, Joshua Hammond was driving north on Stover Street when he crashed his Chevy SUV into a house on Cecil Avenue. In his report, the first responding Visalia police officer wrote that most of the car’s front side was inside the

New York is sending more state troopers to patrol Jewish institutions after surge in incidents of anti-Semitism

May 27, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

New York is deploying additional law enforcement officers to synagogues, schools and Jewish community institutions across the state to help deter threats and violence, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. “We have no tolerance for discrimination against anyone, and that certainly applies to our Jewish brothers and sisters,” Cuomo said. In the past weeks, the country

12-pound piece of ice crashes through roof of home

May 27, 2021 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WISCONSIN (WDJT) — A homeowner in western Wisconsin is dealing with damage after a giant chunk of ice fell through his roof early Tuesday morning. Ken Millermon said he had just returned home from taking his daughters to school when he went into his bedroom and a large

Zoo white-handed gibbon named ‘Yule’ celebrates 55th birthday

May 27, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Happy Birthday to “Yule,” a white-handed gibbon at the Racine Zoo! The zoo announced Yule turns 55 on Friday, May 28, and will be spent with many zoo-goers and staff. He will also be given special birthday enrichment for the exciting occasion. According to

Thousands flee Goma as threat of another volcanic eruption looms

May 27, 2021 2:12 PM CNN

Tens of thousands of people are trying to escape the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after authorities issued an evacuation order warning that the Mount Nyiragongo volcano could erupt again. At least 31 people have died and 30,000 were forced to flee their homes when the volcano in the

Meningitis Fast Facts

May 27, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at meningitis outbreaks in the United States. General Information Meningitis is caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes (known as meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is typically caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding these areas. There are five types of meningitis: bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungal