September 2020

FDA issues Benadryl warning as it investigates reports of teen injuries and deaths linked to TikTok challenge

September 25, 2020 12:10 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Thursday over “serious problems with high doses” of the common over-the-counter allergy medication Benadryl. Too much diphenhydramine (Benadryl), can lead to severe health problems, including serious heart problems, seizures, coma and even death. The FDA cited reports of teenagers ending up in hospital emergency rooms or

September 24 Breonna Taylor news

September 24, 2020 11:57 PM CNN

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Buffalo Police no longer requires officers to wear names on their uniform

September 24, 2020 10:56 PM CNN

Police officers in Buffalo, New York, no longer need to wear their names on their uniforms. Officers will wear an identifying number instead of their names per a police department policy change, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown told CNN affiliate WKBW. The policy went into effect last week to protect officers from threat incidents, Brown said

Trump’s health care ‘vision’ punts on two major issues

September 24, 2020 10:20 PM CNN

President Donald Trump is touting what he calls his health care “vision,” but the executive orders he’s planning to sign Thursday afternoon largely punt on addressing two major issues facing Americans. The measures, which fall far short of a comprehensive proposal, come less than six weeks before the presidential election and serve as a political

Seattle police officer captured on video riding his bicycle over a protester’s head placed on leave

September 24, 2020 9:56 PM CNN

A Seattle police officer captured on video rolling his bicycle over the head of a protester who was laying in the street is now on administrative leave. The Seattle Police Department said in a statement Thursday that the actions of the officer — who has not been identified — are being investigated independently by the

Parents plan police academy scholarship with settlement money from son’s deadly 2019 encounter with police

September 24, 2020 9:49 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Maquoketa, IA (WQAD) — Barbara and Walter Edwards have countless memories with their son Drew. They say he loved everything outdoors, hunting and fishing, building sheds and tinkering with cars. “You couldn’t help but love him,” his father says. “It was just the way he was. Most giving

26-year-old suspect arrested in shooting that injured 2 Louisville police officers

September 24, 2020 9:17 PM CNN

Police have arrested a 26-year-old suspect in the shooting of two police officers during protests in Louisville, Kentucky, over the charging decision in the case of Breonna Taylor. The officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries on Wednesday night, according to police. Larynzo Johnson faces two counts of first-degree assault of a police officer and 14 counts of

‘A Wilderness of Error’ makes its own errors tackling the Jeffrey MacDonald case

September 24, 2020 8:58 PM CNN

Taking a deep dive into the notorious case of Jeffrey MacDonald a half-century later, “A Wilderness of Error” makes several errors of its own, including a heavy reliance on cheesy dramatic reenactments that cheapen the whole exercise. While this five-part FX/Hulu docuseries stokes some doubt about MacDonald’s guilt, its most provocative question — “What happens

Countries should meet these five criteria before easing lockdowns, study says. Many aren’t even close

September 24, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

Countries should not ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions until they meet five criteria — and many nations are not even close, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet medical journal. The research, published Thursday, said that the prerequisites for easing Covid-19 measures are: knowledge of infection status, community engagement, adequate public health capacity, adequate

A sign reminding people of the 200,000 US Covid deaths vandalized five times in 6 days

September 24, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

A sign memorializing the hundreds of thousands of people who have died in the United States from Covid-19 has become a target for vandalism in a suburban Chicago town. The “Covid death scoreboard,” as its been dubbed, has been vandalized five times since it was installed Friday in Northbrook, Illinois, organizers said. “We’ve had vandalism

FDA warns popular dental filling could cause health problems for some patients

September 24, 2020 8:56 PM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that silver dental fillings, known as dental amalgam, may cause health problems for some high-risk groups. The updated FDA guidance said the filling material could lead to health issues for those with a hypersensitivity to mercury. Dental amalgam fillings are a mixture of silver, tin, copper and

Police declare unlawful assembly after windows shattered during Breonna Taylor protests

September 24, 2020 8:44 PM CNN

After windows were broken Thursday night, Louisville police declared gatherings downtown were an unlawful assembly and told people protesting the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case to disperse. The order came as demonstrators stayed out after a 9 p.m. curfew. Police could be heard yelling over loudspeakers for the hundreds of protesters to

Officer charged after tire slashings caught on camera

September 24, 2020 8:36 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Pittston, PA (WNEP) — Charges have been brought against a Pittston police officer who was allegedly caught on camera slashing tires while he was off duty. Dion Fernandes, 44, of Avoca, is facing felony charges for the incident that occurred on August 29, and state police have now

Fauci cautions that a Covid-19 vaccine won’t eliminate the need for masks and public health measures

September 24, 2020 8:11 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that even an effective Covid-19 vaccine won’t replace the need for other public health measures, such as wearing a mask, social distancing and washing hands. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the vaccine will not be 100% effective and taken by 100% of

Pac-12 announces it will play college football this fall, walking back previous vote

September 24, 2020 8:08 PM CNN

The Pac-12 Conference voted Thursday to return to play college football this fall. Beginning November 6, each team in the Pac-12 will play seven conference-only games, with the championship game scheduled for December 18. The vote marks a reversal from the conference’s previous stance, as it voted to postpone fall sports back in August, along

City says homeless program has helped hundreds in pandemic

September 24, 2020 8:00 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Mapunapuna, HI (KITV) — The city says it’s helped hundreds of unsheltered people during this pandemic through a program called POST or the Provisional Outdoor Screening and Triage program at Ke’ehi Lagoon Beach Park. POST started in April to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among Oahu’s homeless. The

Texas nursing homes allowed to resume visitations with new guidelines

September 24, 2020 8:00 PM Andres Valle

EL PASO, Texas — As of Thursday, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, state supported living centers and other long term care facilities in Texas could all resume visitations – with new guidance and protocols. Only two designated family caregivers will be given the “go-ahead” to visit their loved one in close contact. The chosen caregiver(s)

Los Angeles Chargers QB has lung accidentally punctured by team doctor

September 24, 2020 7:59 PM CNN

While attempting to administer a shot to Tyrod Taylor’s ribs, a Los Angeles Chargers team doctor accidentally punctured one of the quarterback’s lungs instead. The announcement came Wednesday from the NFL Players Association, which has now launched an investigation into the incident. “Our medical and legal team have been in touch with Tyrod and his

California’s largest single wildfire spawned two massive firenados — one was an EF2

September 24, 2020 7:56 PM CNN

California’s Creek Fire is not only the largest single wildfire in the state known for huge and destructive blazes, it spawned two rare firenados a day after the fire started earlier this month. One firenado — short for fire tornado — was rated an EF-2, with winds up to 125 miles per hour. The other

Town officials stepping in after Southington house being rented, large parties being held

September 24, 2020 7:55 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB) — Some Southington neighbors are up in arms about a homeowner renting out his property on an online website. Neighbors say guests are ruining their quality of life and say they believe there are too many guests during a pandemic, plus they’re blasting loud music.

A year of free subway rides for a man who chased down and captured train derailment suspect

September 24, 2020 7:55 PM CNN

After chasing down and capturing a suspect allegedly responsible for derailing a subway train, one man gets a year of free rides, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Wednesday. “Rikien Wilder’s actions to ensure this suspect could not repeat the heinous crime somewhere else likely saved the lives of fellow New Yorkers, something you cannot put

‘We’ve seen a 30% increase in our Covid population’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx

September 24, 2020 7:51 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr. Jose Burgos, the director of internal medicine at University Medical Center, the same seven questions each week to track how the pandemic is changing. Dr. Burgos was unavailable this week,

MPD: 2-year-old accidentally shot 12-year-old cousin

September 24, 2020 7:43 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Police say a 12-year-old was transported to a local hospital after being accidentally shot by his 2-year-old cousin. Police say the shooting happened on Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 5:40 p.m. They say officers responded to the hospital in reference to one shot. The

Nebraska Medicine was victim of cyber attack

September 24, 2020 7:39 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — Nebraska Medicine confirmed Thursday night that it was the victim of a cyber attack. The attack caused a significant downtime for its information technology system, leading to many postponed appointments throughout the week. Nebraska Medicine says it notified law enforcement and activated extensive contingency

Woman searches for long-lost father, discovers 300 family members

September 24, 2020 7:32 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story TN (WSMV) — A woman set out to find the answers she’d long wanted about her family background. What she found out was so much more than she expected. When you’re a teacher by trade, you emphasize research and evaluating options. “I teach kids not just to read

Local law enforcement officials believe no-knock warrants should rarely be used

September 24, 2020 7:29 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MI (WNEM) — News of the Breonna Taylor case has led to intense scrutiny over the use of no knock warrants, which true to its name, are what allow police to enter a premise without knocking or having to make their presence known. “The warrants are issued when

Kyle Rittenhouse, Facebook and militia groups facing lawsuit over fatal shootings at Jacob Blake protest

September 24, 2020 7:24 PM CNN

A civil rights lawsuit was filed this week against suspected shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, Facebook and self-styled militia groups the “Kenosha Guard” and “Boogaloo Bois,” after two people were killed and a third was seriously wounded during an August protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The plaintiffs are four Black Lives

Is It The Flu, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Knowing The Symptoms And What To Do

September 24, 2020 6:52 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh area has staked its claim to fame on the confluence of our three rivers. But there is a different confluence brewing in the river valley’s right now and it’s a confluence of maladies. Allergies, the Flu, and Coronavirus. With so many people

Couple Arrested, Charged With Homicide After Toddler Dies With Fentanyl In His System

September 24, 2020 6:50 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN, PA (KDKA) — A Baldwin couple is facing a lengthy list of charges, including criminal homicide, after their 1-year-old son died of a drug overdose. The couple turned themselves into Allegheny County Police on Thursday morning at the Police’s headquarters. According to the criminal complaint, Tracy Humphreys

China says US has ‘created enough troubles for the world’ as UN spat continues

September 24, 2020 6:49 PM CNN

China’s Ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday that the US has “created enough troubles for the world already” as the two nations continued to spar over the coronavirus pandemic during a tense meeting of the UN Security Council. US Representative to the UN Kelly Craft criticized China over what she said was a “decision

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