By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The New Mexico man who allegedly shot a protester in Albuquerque on Monday is no longer charged with the most serious count of aggravated battery after prosecutors expressed concerns about the police department’s “rushed” handling of the investigation.“Frankly, we have been put in a situation too many times in this community where investigations are rushed, investigations are incomplete, and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez told a news conference Wednesday.“As...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The New Mexico man who allegedly shot a protester in Albuquerque on Monday is no longer charged with the most serious count of aggravated battery after prosecutors expressed concerns about the police department’s “rushed” handling of the investigation.“Frankly, we have been put in a situation too many times in this community where investigations are rushed, investigations are incomplete, and there is an expectation that quick decisions are made,” Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez told a news conference Wednesday.“As...WW…

By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated, Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos told CNN Saturday. A second officer involved has been placed on administrative duty, Campos said.The announcement about the two officers comes as protesters flooded streets of southeast Atlanta Saturday night, angry over the fatal shooting of Brooks, an unarmed black man who was killed by Atlanta police Friday night.The protesters surrounded the Wendy’s where Brooks was shot and then made their way to nearby Interstate...…By , , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated, Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos told CNN Saturday. A second officer involved has been placed on administrative duty, Campos said.The announcement about the two officers comes as protesters flooded streets of southeast Atlanta Saturday night, angry over the fatal shooting of Brooks, an unarmed black man who was killed by Atlanta police Friday night.The protesters surrounded the Wendy’s where Brooks was shot and then made their way to nearby Interstate...WW…

(CNN)The plans to remove hundreds of high-volume mail-processing machines from facilities across the country, leading some postal workers to fear they may have less capacity to process mail during election season. Documents obtained by CNN indicate 671 machines used to organize letters or other pieces of mail are slated for "reduction" in dozens of cities this year. The agency started removing machines in June, according to postal workers. While the reductions come amid this year and are described by some postal officials as making the service more cost-effective, the effort overlaps with...…(CNN)The plans to remove hundreds of high-volume mail-processing machines from facilities across the country, leading some postal workers to fear they may have less capacity to process mail during election season. Documents obtained by CNN indicate 671 machines used to organize letters or other pieces of mail are slated for "reduction" in dozens of cities this year. The agency started removing machines in June, according to postal workers. While the reductions come amid this year and are described by some postal officials as making the service more cost-effective, the effort overlaps with...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Paul P. Murphy, CNN(CNN) Representatives at the United States Postal Service's national headquarters in Washington were still unable to confirm whether they would stop removing letter collection boxes as of Saturday afternoon.Rod Spurgeon, a USPS spokesperson for the service's Western region, that postal employees in 16 states and parts of two others would stop the removal of letter collection boxes until after the election.But it's unclear whether or not the policy confirmed by Spurgeon is still in effect or if they will be returning the...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Paul P. Murphy, CNN(CNN) Representatives at the United States Postal Service's national headquarters in Washington were still unable to confirm whether they would stop removing letter collection boxes as of Saturday afternoon.Rod Spurgeon, a USPS spokesperson for the service's Western region, that postal employees in 16 states and parts of two others would stop the removal of letter collection boxes until after the election.But it's unclear whether or not the policy confirmed by Spurgeon is still in effect or if they will be returning the...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Paul P. Murphy, CNN(CNN) Doctored videos of are already circulating on every major social media platform.In videos originally shot by both CNN and eyewitnesses in the Lebanese capital, footage of a rising smoke plume at Beirut Port was inverted and made to look like a "negative." In addition, a missile-like object was superimposed on the video.Some of the manipulated footage was taken from the Facebook page of Beirut-based, CNN Arabic social media producer . He had captured the explosion while walking near the port -- something that he does...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Paul P. Murphy, CNN(CNN) Doctored videos of are already circulating on every major social media platform.In videos originally shot by both CNN and eyewitnesses in the Lebanese capital, footage of a rising smoke plume at Beirut Port was inverted and made to look like a "negative." In addition, a missile-like object was superimposed on the video.Some of the manipulated footage was taken from the Facebook page of Beirut-based, CNN Arabic social media producer . He had captured the explosion while walking near the port -- something that he does...WW…

(CNN)Photos shared among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit show bodies being stored in vacant hospital rooms and piled on top of each other inside refrigerated holding units brought into the hospital's parking lot.CNN acquired the photos from an emergency room worker.Two other emergency room workers confirm the photos are an accurate portrayal of during early April, during one 12-hour shift they describe as overwhelming.The ER workers spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity out of concern for their jobs.The two sources tell CNN that at least one room, which is...…(CNN)Photos shared among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit show bodies being stored in vacant hospital rooms and piled on top of each other inside refrigerated holding units brought into the hospital's parking lot.CNN acquired the photos from an emergency room worker.Two other emergency room workers confirm the photos are an accurate portrayal of during early April, during one 12-hour shift they describe as overwhelming.The ER workers spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity out of concern for their jobs.The two sources tell CNN that at least one room, which is...WW…

(CNN)The on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted for a second time Friday, according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO.The second explosive eruption was smaller than the first one, which occurred earlier on Friday, according to ."Another explosion observed. The vertical ash column estimated to have gone approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) into the atmosphere. We continue to monitor and update," the UWI Seismic Research Centre, which is working with local authorities, said on its official Facebook page. Dora James, director-general of St. Vincent and...…(CNN)The on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted for a second time Friday, according to the country's National Emergency Management Organization, NEMO.The second explosive eruption was smaller than the first one, which occurred earlier on Friday, according to ."Another explosion observed. The vertical ash column estimated to have gone approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) into the atmosphere. We continue to monitor and update," the UWI Seismic Research Centre, which is working with local authorities, said on its official Facebook page. Dora James, director-general of St. Vincent and...WW…

(CNN)A photo allegedly posted by Capt. Jay Baker, a public information officer at the Cherokee County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office, shows shirts with a racist and anti-Asian message about Covid-19."Covid 19 imported virus from Chy-na," the racist shirt in the photo posted April 2, 2020, reads. Although the account that posted it has been deleted, CNN was able to access the photos through a cached copy. The name on the Facebook account matches Jay Baker, and it claims that the individual is an employee of the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.The Daily Beast was first to report on the racist...…(CNN)A photo allegedly posted by Capt. Jay Baker, a public information officer at the Cherokee County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office, shows shirts with a racist and anti-Asian message about Covid-19."Covid 19 imported virus from Chy-na," the racist shirt in the photo posted April 2, 2020, reads. Although the account that posted it has been deleted, CNN was able to access the photos through a cached copy. The name on the Facebook account matches Jay Baker, and it claims that the individual is an employee of the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.The Daily Beast was first to report on the racist...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is denying the state had any involvement in a vaccine drive at a private, gated community after questions arose about a $250,000 donation from a resident to a PAC supporting him following the drive.Ocean Reef Club resident and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner made the massive donation to the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC on February 25, after a vaccine drive was held in January. That donation makes Rauner one of the PAC’s top donors.CNN has reached out to Rauner for comment on the timing of the donation but did not...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is denying the state had any involvement in a vaccine drive at a private, gated community after questions arose about a $250,000 donation from a resident to a PAC supporting him following the drive.Ocean Reef Club resident and former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner made the massive donation to the Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC on February 25, after a vaccine drive was held in January. That donation makes Rauner one of the PAC’s top donors.CNN has reached out to Rauner for comment on the timing of the donation but did not...WW…

Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...…Tehran (CNN)Iran struggled to explain a fire that tore through the on Thursday morning, causing major damage to a site that has been key to the country's program.The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) shared an image of the damaged building, which appeared to show a roof charred by fire, broken doors and blown out windows. The heat signature from the fire appears to have been captured by the NOAA-20 satellite, operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ​(NOAA). The fire was detected in the northwestern corner of the facility at around 2:06 a.m. local time early...WW…