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Man, 43, critically injured after being shot in the forehead in Feltonville: police

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department say a man was critically injured in an overnight shooting. According to police, the shooting occurred on the 4800 block of B Street in the Feltonville section of the city just before 3:30 a.m.Officers with the 25th District arrived on scene and found a 43-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the forehead, per police. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the shooter is known to the victim, who was transported to Temple Hospital and placed in critical condition. Authorities say the scene was held, no arrest was made and the weapon used in the shooting has not been recovered.

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Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charge

Russia’s security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War.

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CRA to roll out new automatic tax filing system. Here’s what to know

The Canada Revenue Agency will pilot a new automatic system next year to help vulnerable Canadians who don’t file their taxes get their benefits.

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Train derails, starts on fire in western Minnesota; area evacuated

RAYMOND, Minn. (FOX 9) - WATCH LIVE: In the player above, get a live look at the scene of the train derailment. More than a dozen rail cars on a BNSF train derailed near Raymond, Minnesota, early Thursday, with several derailed tankers starting on fire. BNSF told FOX 9 approximately 22 rail cars derailed at 1:02 a.m. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says the train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup liquid.

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2 Army Blackhawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk helicopters in Kentucky, a military spokesperson said.Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, said Thursday morning that the deaths happened the previous night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission.A statement from Fort Campbell says the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky.

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Hand sanitizers recalled for containing methanol

Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems Inc. issued a voluntary recall for its hand sanitizers after testing detected the presence of methanol. (FDA/ Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems Inc.) Several hand sanitizers are being recalled after federal health officials discovered the presence of methanol during testing.

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Hitman in New Jersey murder-for-hire of political consultant gets 16 years

NEWARK, NJ - A career criminal whose rap sheet includes bank robberies and a murder conspiracy has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a New Jersey political consultant in exchange for money back in 2014.George Bratsenis, 74, pleaded guilty a year ago to a charge that he and another man accepted thousands of dollars from another political consultant, Sean Caddle, in exchange for killing Michael Galdieri. Galdieri was stabbed to death in his Jersey City apartment, which was then set on fire.U.S.

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Covid-19 testing no longer recommended for vast majority of population

Testing for Covid-19 is no longer recommended for the vast majority of the population, following an update to the public health advice.

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One person succumbs after being shot in Midigama

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A person who sustained injuries in a shooting in Midigama, Matara succumbed during the early hours of Thursday (30) morning.Police said a group of people who arrived in a car had shot the man on Wednesday (29) evening and fled the scene.The man was shot while standing on the road.Further investigations are underway regarding the incident.

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Dairy Queen Blizzard for 85 cents? Here’s how to get one

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Calling all ice cream lovers: Dairy Queen is giving customers the chance to get their hands on a Dairy Queen Blizzard for just 85 cents.To celebrate the year of 1985 when the popular treat was introduced, a Dairy Queen spokesperson confirmed that fans will be able to enjoy a Blizzard treat for only 85 cents between April 10-23. The deal will only be available through the Minnesota-based ice cream chain’s mobile app.Dairy Queen also announced that the S’mores Blizzard Treat, along with other treats, will return to its summer menu beginning today. A S'mores flavored blizzard is seen at a Dairy Queen, the first to open in Manhattan, on May 29, 2014 in New York City. There are more than 6,300 Dairy Queens in the U.S.

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Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir

The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year.

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Margaret Ferrier MP who went on train knowing she had Covid-19 faces suspension from Parliament

An MP who travelled on the train while knowingly infected with Covid-19 could face a 30-day suspension from parliament - and could lose her seat if a by-election is called.

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'Delhi govt on alert', says minister as Covid cases go up

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India reports single-day rise of 3,016 covid cases

Scientists have said that the XBB.1.16 variant of coronavirus is responsible for the current surge in cases. But in a relief, the infection is supposed to be milder in nature and may not lead a rise in hospitalisation rate as Indians have likely developed hybrid immunity due to vaccination and natural exposure to the disease. New Delhi: India reported 3,016 fresh covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, pushing up the daily positivity rate to 1.51%, the Union health ministry said in an update on Thursday.

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Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues fresh guidelines: Top developments on Covid situation in the country

India reports 3016 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, daily positive rate of 2. 73 pc A total of 3016 new Covid cases were recorded in the last 24 hours across the country with a daily positive rate of 2.73 per cent, a government release said on Thursday, adding that 15,784 doses of COVID vaccines were administered during the same period.

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Will Budget 2023 make life more affordable for Canadians? Here’s what experts say

The 2023 federal budget saw the Liberals hike up their spending plans and devote plenty of attention to affordability concerns, but experts are unconvinced the proposals will make a dent on the finances of everyday Canadians, nor the country’s economic trajectory.

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India reports 3,016 fresh Covid-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

Covid-19 cases in the national capital. The national capital saw a rise in Covid-19 cases on Wednesday and also the positivity rate climbed to 13.89 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. On Tuesday, Delhi logged 214 cases with a positivity rate of 11.82 per cent.

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Gaming the game: Ontario professor has advice on how to win Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win

For the second time in four years, a professor at the University of Waterloo has created a cheat code for improving the odds at winning Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win contest.

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Raunchy ‘Wheel of Fortune’ guess has everyone in giggles, including Pat Sajak

Another week, another night of shenanigans on Wheel of Fortune.

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A 2nd giant ‘hole’ appears on the sun, could trigger more amazing aurora

A massive “hole,” up to 20 times bigger than Earth, has appeared on the surface of the sun for the second time in a week and scientists are warning that it could impact our planet.

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Delhi govt to hold meeting on Covid situation amid spurt in virus cases: Officials

coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 7.45 per cent on Monday. The city logged 153 cases with a positivity rate of 9.13 per cent on Sunday and 139 cases with a positivity rate of 4.98 per cent on Saturday. It saw 152 cases with a positivity rate of 6.66 per cent on Friday and 117 cases with a positivity rate of 4.95 per cent on Thursday.

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Berks County Coroner identifies all 7 victims of West Reading explosion

WEST READING, Pa. - The names of all seven victims that were killed in the explosion at a Berks County chocolate factory are all identified and at least one family said they didn’t know until Wednesday their loved one had died.The victims are 30-year-old Xiorky Nunez, 63-year-old Susan Halvonik, 62-year-old Michael Breedy, 44-year-old Diana Cedeno, 55-year-old Judith Lopez-Moran, 49-year-old Amy Sandoe and 60-year-old Domingo Cruz.The family of Michael Breedy was holding out hope until the very end."It's a nightmare. It is horrible," said Elizabeth Breedy. She is seen in a picture with her husband 62-year-old Michael.

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Officials: 2 shot, 1 critically on SEPTA Broad Street Line platform

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A shooting on the SEPTA Broad Street Line, at the Snyder Station, in South Philadelphia has led to an arrest and two people hospitalized.According to SEPTA officials, the shooting happened Wednesday evening, just after 9:30, on the northbound SEPTA Snyder Station platform.A man was shot in the back. He is in critical condition at a local hospital.

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Delco support dog missing over a year found by police and returned home to grateful family

SHARON HILL, Pa. - A Delaware County family dog had quite an adventure. The little pup disappeared from home more than a year ago and a 14-year-old boy lost his best friend and emotional support dog.FOX 29 first met Christina Bolar and her then 14-year-old son with special needs in February 2022. They were desperate to find Amari’s emotional support dog, Rusteze.

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Brad Pitt says his health condition is a 'mystery' to him - prosopagnosia

Brad Pitt hasn't officially been diagnosed with the condition, known as prosopagnosia, the dad-of-six believes he has it. "Nobody believes me!" the 59-year-old told GQ Magazine. In an earlier interview, with Esquire in 2013, Brad revealed the challenges that come with face blindness.

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Officials: Shooting on South Philly Broad Street Line SEPTA platform injures 1

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A shooting on the SEPTA Broad Street Line, at the Snyder Station, in South Philadelphia has led to an arrest and a victim hospitalized.According to SEPTA officials, the victim was shot on the mezzanine level.A suspect was arrested by Philadelphia Police.The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital.

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People engaging in illegal activities at BIA to be fined Rs.100,000

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A decision has been reached to increase the fine imposed on people who engage in various illegal activities at the Katunayake International Airport.Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said a decision was reached to increase the fine to Rs.100,000.The Minister said complaints were lodged regarding taxi drivers, transport service providers, and other officials engaging in illegal activities at the airport.Such persons were charged a fine of Rs.25,000 prior to this.

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Special bus service for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Transport Board said special bus services will operate from the 8th of April for people going to villages for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season.Chairman Lalith de Alwis said plans are in place to operate long-distance buses during the day and night.He said the service will be in operation till the 17th of April.The SLTB Chairman said the special buses will operate from Colombo to outstation areas, as well as from main cities such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Galle, Matara, and Hambantota to the Western Province.de Alwis said passengers commuting on long-distance buses also have the opportunity to reserve seats.He added that passengers can reserve seats by calling the SLTB hotline 1315, through the mobile application or by visiting the sltb.eseat.lk website.

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Biden won't veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency

Also Read: ‘I like ice cream’: Joe Biden's first statement on US school shooting | Watch Just weeks ago, Biden stunned many fellow Democrats when he declined to veto a Republican-led bill to upend a new criminal code for the District of Columbia he and others in the president's party opposed, allowing the GOP's tough-on-crime push into the local government to become law. Republicans celebrated the turn of events Wednesday as a sign of their newfound influence in divided Washington, while Democrats quietly complained that the Biden administration had shifted its views.

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Man extremely critical after hitting his head on concrete during fight in Southwest Philadelphia

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA - A 38-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was punched in the face and fell on concrete during a fight in Southwest Philadelphia.Officials say the victim got into an argument with an unknown man Wednesday night, just before 6:30, on the 6400 block of Woodland Avenue.While fighting, authorities say, the unknown man punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall. His head struck the concrete pavement and he was then unresponsive.MORE HEADLINES:Police began CPR until medics arrived.

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Hundreds gather for candlelight vigil to honor victims in Nashville shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Hundreds gathered Wednesday at a candlelight vigil in Nashville to honor and mourn the three children and three adults who were killed in a shooting at a Christian school this week.The downtown ceremony for the victims of the shooting at The Covenant School was somber and at times tearful, as speaker after speaker read the names of the victims and offered condolences to their loved ones. The family of Mike Hill, a 61-year-old custodian who was among those killed, was in attendance, including his seven children.First lady Jill Biden also was on hand but did not address the crowd.

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Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

WASHINGTON - An FBI informant who marched to the U.S. Capitol with fellow Proud Boys members on Jan.

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THESE two Maharashtra districts top Covid-19 positivity rate

Covid-19 cases is high in districts such as Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad, Nashik, and Sangli, the statement added as quoted by news agency PTI. The department confirmed that a new Covid19 variant -- XBB.1.16 -- has been found in swab samples of 230 patients in the state so far. “Out of the 230 cases, 151 are from Pune followed by Aurangabad 24, Thane 23, Kolhapur and Ahmednagar 11 each, Amravati 8, and one each in Mumbai and Raigad. Out of the 230 cases, one patient has succumbed to the infection while others have recovered," said the statement. Despite several efforts from the state government, not even one crore people have taken the booster dose to improve their immunity against Covid-19, PTI reported. The vaccination data indicate 9,16,70,759 people have taken the first dose of the vaccine, while 7,66,25,098 have taken the second dose as well.

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Officials: 4 suspects sought in connection with fatal shooting of 15-year-old; $30K reward offered

NICETOWN - Philadelphia Police are searching for four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Simon Gratz High School sophomore.Devin Weedon was shot down in broad daylight while on his way to school Monday morning, just after 7:30 a.m., on North 16th Street and West Hunting Park Avenue, in Philadelphia's Nicetown section.According to officials, no arrests have been made. Police believe the motive may have been robbery. Anyone that has information regarding the individuals in the photographs or information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334.RELATED COVERAGE:There is a $30,000 reward for information that leads to their arrest and conviction, authorities say.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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16-month-old fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling at Indiana apartment, police say

fatally shot by a 5-year-old sibling at a northwestern Indiana apartment, authorities said.The older sibling accessed a handgun inside the Lafayette apartment on Tuesday afternoon and fatally shot the boy, who was identified as Isiah Johnson, police said late Tuesday.An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday to determine the child’s cause and manner of death.Lafayette police Lt.

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Human remains found in Lake Mead are from Las Vegas man who drowned in 1974, officials say

A sunken boat is re-emerged as unprecedented drought reduces Colorado River and Lake Mead to critical water levels on September 18, 2022 in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) Skeletal remains found in a severely dry Lake Mead near Las Vegas last year have been identified as those of a man who vanished from the area in the 1970s, officials say. Donald P. Smith of North Las Vegas was 39 at the time of his reported drowning in April 1974, according to a news release from the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner."The identification was based on DNA analysis and reports from the original incident," the office said.

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New commanding officer of PPD homicide unit focused on solving murders, supervision

PHILADELPHIA - As of March 28, there have been just over 100 homicides in Philadelphia.Technically, that number is down from this time last year. But, following the disturbingly high trend the city has seen in recent years, the goal of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is to bring closure in as many of those cases as possible.The new Commanding Officer of the unit talked about how they are solving cases.15-year-old Devin Weedon is the latest child to become a victim of the senseless, surging gun violence in the city of Philadelphia.

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Teen needs size 23 shoes. Under Armour steps up to make its largest-ever pair

Being a teenager is hard enough — imagine trying to get through when you can’t find any shoes that fit.

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North Wildwood officials watch in frustration as beaches wash away, while waiting for state response

NORTH WILDWOOD N.J. - Erosion along the shore is only getting worse and, it has officials in North Wildwood worried as the busy summer season approaches."I don’t know what the next steps are here. Someone’s going to get hurt and someone eventually will be held accountable, possibly criminally, because they knew about a hazard and ignored it," North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello explained.Rosenello says North Wildwood could handle the whole thing in-house, as township backhoes and loaders would regrade a cliff the ocean has carved in the beachfront. The mayor says he needs a green light from NJDEP, but he’s only seeing red.RELATED COVERAGE:"The court ordered us to submit an emergency application to the state to fix this," Mayor Rosenello said.

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AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April

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Kidnapped 11-year-old rescued via iPad after being lured into stranger’s car

Pennsylvania was found safe on Monday after police pinpointed her location by pinging her iPad, according to the Westmoreland District Attorney’s Office.Keith Lilliock, 43, is behind bars after police found the missing girl inside a home in Latrobe, Penn. He has been charged with luring a child into a motor vehicle and interference with the custody of children, the district attorney’s office said.The young girl told police that she was riding her bike to Pittsburgh to visit her sister on Sunday — an approximately four-hour bike ride — when she stopped at a gas station to take a break.

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Ferne McCann 'works out' unborn baby's gender thanks to health issue

While Ferne McCann and her fiancé Lorri Haines won't be finding out their baby's gender until they're born, that has stopped them from speculating on whether their first child will be a boy or girl. In Wednesday night's First Time Mum, the former TOWIE star, 32, shared that she's made a guess as to her baby's gender after suffering with one particular health condition. Discussing her pregnancy with Lorri, Ferne broached the topic of pregnancy side effects, revealing that she's been suffering from migraines.

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw in Center City auto accident

CENTER CITY - Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.The accident happened Wednesday afternoon, at the intersection of North 15th and Race streets, in Center City.An SUV collided with another SUV at the intersection.Officials say four people were injured, including the Commissioner and her driver. The driver of an Uber and the Uber passenger were also injured.

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MAF's Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli back in hospital over postpartum health scare

Married At First Sight Australia parents Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli have returned to hospital following a health scare only one month after welcoming baby Lucius.A few days prior to the hospital visit, the pair were giggling over what they originally believed was a blocked milk duct. The dedicated partner that Michael is even tried sucking it clear!WATCH: Martha Kalifatidis enlists Michael Brunelli's help with postpartum breast pain. Article continues after video."You've got to suck harder than that, the baby sucks harder than that," Martha said while trying to hold back her laughter.

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Nashville school shooting: Suspect fired indiscriminately at victims, police say

The shooter who killed three students and three staff members at a Christian school in Nashville legally bought seven weapons in recent years and hid the guns from their parents before carrying out the attack by firing indiscriminately at victims and spraying gunfire through doors and windows, police said Tuesday.

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New Jersey senators among 4 states asking NOAA to address whale deaths

Wildlife and environmental agencies are investigating after a 7th whale washed ashore in recent weeks on a New Jersey beach. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Democratic U.S. Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts, urging "transparency and timeliness" in releasing information about whale deaths and their causes.The call late Tuesday by New Jersey Sens.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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