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Dean's Home Video: 'The Diplomat,' 'Dead Ringers,' & more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

CHICAGO — A show that centers around an ambassador to the UK & a show based on a 1980s psychological thriller are among the new streaming releases this week. "The Diplomat" stars Keri Russell as the new Ambassador to Britain which debuts Thursday on Netflix. Meanwhile, "Dead Ringers," which was released in 1988 as a film, gets a new life in 2023 as a Prime Video miniseries that's set to stream on Friday.Dean Richards featured both of these on this week's edition of "Dean's Home Video" on Wednesday's WGN Morning News.He also discussed other releases like Season 2 of "Beavis & Butthead," "Ghosted," "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Once and Always," "Dear Mama," and more.You can watch this edition of "Dean's Home Video" from the April 19th WGN Morning News in the video above.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Dean cooks asparagus pesto pasta with chicken 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

Dean Richards is celebrating spring and making sparagus pesto pasta with chicken Ingredients:1 bunch, asparagus (about 1 lb.), trimmed in half on a bias. 1 lb. thin chicken cutlets (about ½-inch thick)1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided1 tsp.  Italian seasoning Salt and pepper16 oz. pasta of your choice (I like farfalle or gemelli for presentation)For the Pesto:1 bunch asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed of tough ends and cut in 3 inch pieces3 handfuls baby spinach leaves2 cloves garlic, peeled1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping1 cup pine nuts1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for toppingJuice 1/2 lemon1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt Dean shares recipes for puff pastries Directions: Bring 2 pots of water to a rolling boil;  one for the pasta and one for the asparagus.While the water is heating, put the pine nuts in a single layer in a large ski...

Round Rock school temporarily locked down due to 'suspicious' person with weapon nearby

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- A Round Rock middle school was placed on a brief lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of a "suspicious" person with weapons nearby. Hernandez Middle School was placed on lockdown while the Round Rock Independent School District investigated the reports, Dr. Patricia Ephlin with RRISD said.RRISD didn't find evidence of a person with weapons nearby, and the lockdown was lifted. Ephlin said the middle school will resume the day as scheduled. Parents and guardians were notified when the lockdown was issued, according to Ephlin. The notice to parents and guardians said that the Round Rock Police Department was also inside the campus to ensure it was clear.

Gophers beat out heavy Big Ten competition for Esko safety Koi Perich

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

The Gophers football program kept up its hot streak on the recruiting trail Wednesday.Esko, Minn., safety Koi Perich committed to Minnesota for the 2024 class. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound player has a four-star rating and is the considered the No. 2 player in the state, per 247sports.“I would like to thank all the coaches that have recruited me,” Perich said. “I would like to thank Coach (P.J.) Fleck and Coach (Danny) Collins for recruiting me and making this feel like home. With that being said … Sign me up. #RTB.”The Gophers had a lot of Big Ten competition for Perich, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern and Nebraska among other Power Five programs.Perich is the 11th player to commit to the Gophers and the fourth to pledge in April. He follows Richmond, Va., safety Zahir Rainer, who committed to the U on Thursday. “Ready to have the best safeties in the CFB,” Rainer tweeted Wednesday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers get commitment from Eden P...

Police identify fatality in East Greenbush fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Police Department has released the name of the fatality in Thursday's fatal fire at the Hanley Mobile Home Park. The victim has been identified as 91-year-old Regina Seaton. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say with the NYS Cause and Origin Team and the Rensselaer County Fire Investigators, the cause of the fire was determined to be a coffee maker or hot plate plugged in on a stovetop.

New ramen shop opens in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Koi Ramen officially opened its doors on April 13. The shop is located at 602 Plank Road in Clifton Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Koi Ramen menu includes gyoza, crab rangoons, bao buns, ramen, poke bowls, bubble tea, ice cream, and more. You can view the full menu on the Koi Ramen website.The restaurant is open for dine-in, takeout or delivery. According to its website, Koi Ramen is open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lost hikers rescued in Daniel's Road State Forest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

GREENFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Sunday morning, state Forest Rangers were called to Daniel's Road State Forest to assist two hikers who called for help after getting lost on the trail. Rangers were called by Ray Brook Dispatch around 12:30 p.m. to find hikers who had become disoriented while trying to make their way back to their parking area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Forest Ranger who arrived at the scene located the two Clifton Park residents by use of a location pin. The hikers had become lost and disoriented while trying to return to Daniels Road, where they had parked. They were directed by phone to walk in the proper direction, and met by the ranger to return to the trailhead around 2:45 p.m.When located, it was found that the hikers had traveled about 13 miles - far more than the 5 miles they had intended. Both had blisters and visited the trail system without familiarity beforehand, or a map. Climber air...

APA closes Olivette location Wednesday after security incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Animal Protection Agency of Missouri is closed Wednesday in Olivette after a security incident Tuesday night. The organization had to activate their "Dangerous Person Protocol." They say everyone is safe, including the animals. The APA is expected to reopen for adoptions Thursday, April, 20. They are taking Wednesday off to let staff recover. Mental health professionals will be available for APA staff.The APA released this statement about the incident. Trending: Thieves targeting women at the gas pump "We have solid safety procedures in place and our staff responded perfectly. We are grateful to the Olivette Police Department for their quick response. We understand that events like this can be very traumatic, so have closed for the day in order to allow our staff time to recover. We have also arranged to have mental health professionals onsite to support team members who would like to speak with someone. The animals will be cared for and given extra...

Denver police seek information on cardiologist facing sexual assault charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

A Denver cardiologist charged with sexual assault after an alleged date rape may have been involved in more than one incident, according to the Denver police, who this week appealed for public help.The case involves Dr. Stephen Matthews. Police arrested him in March after a woman accused him of rape, and he was released from jail on a $50,000 bond.  He faces felony sexual assault charges including assault on a helpless victim and on an incapable victim. The woman told police he assaulted her but said she had no memory of engaging in sex with him during a date in January when they had breakfast with mimosas, played Jenga and hung out in a hot tub before she said she began to feel ill, according to a police arrest affidavit.A licensed cardiologist affiliated with several hospitals in metro Denver, Matthews has said, through an attorney, that the sex was consensual.“There may have been other incidents involving Matthews,” Denver police said this week in a news release.Polic...

Compton officials discuss plan to crack down on street takeovers at City Council meeting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:03 GMT

A weekend of street takeovers and smash-and-grab burglaries has Compton residents demanding more of city officials and law enforcement.The social-media-fueled flash mobs have troubled Compton and elsewhere for years now, sometimes even resulting in the death of attendees. Despite arrests and car seizures, the takeovers continue.After burglaries at the Birrieria Gonzalez restaurant, an Arco station and elsewhere this weekend, Compton Mayor Emma Sharif demanded change in a Tuesday City Council meeting."These street takeovers have plagued our city for far too long," Sharif said.As a preventative measure, the city plans to install Botts' dots in an intersection used in last weekend's takeover, Sharif said.Capt. Terrence Bell of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies are being shifted to weekend work to help crack down on the illegal gatherings."You're going to see enforcement all over the weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night," he said. Street takeovers, lootin...