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State and federal investigators have not ruled out a hate crime in the shooting deaths of three young Muslims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

State and federal investigators have not ruled out a hate crime in the shooting deaths of three young Muslims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Alleged gunman Craig Stephen Hicks was apparently angry in a dispute over parking spaces, but the victims' family are asking authorities to investigate further. Vicente Arenas reports on the reaction from both the victims' and suspect's families.

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Growing support for Asian Americans

In the wake of last week's shootings in Georgia, more communities are coming together to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans. It's been a galvanizing moment for those within the AAPI community, following a significant spike in anti-Asian racism and discrimination. Last year, the FBI warned of a potential surge in crimes against the community, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Anne Cheng, professor of English and American studies at Princeton University, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

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Asian Americans face hatred in COVID-19 era

Asian American leaders around the U.S. are calling on government officials to put an end to the rising crimes against their community members. The demand comes after the mass shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people. Co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council Manjusha Kulkarni joined CBSN to explain how sexism and misogyny played a role in Tuesday's attack and how more people can be better allies to Asian Americans.

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One day after a deadly shooting spree near Kansas City, family members of two of the victims spoke to reporters to thank the public for its support, and to acknowledge their grief

One day after a deadly shooting spree near Kansas City, family members of two of the victims spoke to reporters to thank the public for its support, and to acknowledge their grief. Authorities are pursuing hate-crime charges against white supremacist Frazier Glenn Cross for allegedly gunning down three people.

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