CAMDEN, N.J. - Celebrations in honor of the American Red Cross and its volunteers, donors and partners are happening all throughout the month of March.This is now the 80th annual celebration for the humanitarian nonprofit that was founded back in 1881 by Clara Barton.On Sunday, the New Jersey Region held a kickoff event aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.Distinguished speakers included Captain Warren Judge of the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and Camden County Commissioner Melinda Kane."We are first on the ground when there’s a major disaster.

Our volunteers mobilize, whether it’s a house fire here in New Jersey or a flood or hurricane anywhere in the country. We scale up, we go, we help people in need," said Regional CEO Rosie Taravella of the American Red Cross of NJ. "To me, it’s a celebration of our volunteers, a celebration of all of the donors and partners that work with us.

They are all people that make a difference in the lives of so many."Taravella said the Red Cross has a service to the Armed Forces program, which supports and coordinates military families to return home during major life events.

Also, 40 percent of the blood supply in the U.S. comes through the Red Cross and its donors.Jim Moran is a Red Cross volunteer in New Jersey.

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Flair aircraft seizures came after months of missed payments and defaults, lessor says

The New York-based company that seized four leased aircraft from Flair Airlines last weekend says the move was a “last resort” following months of missed payments, denying accusations it was working with another carrier to push the low-cost airline out of business.

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Weather Authority: Gusty wind continues on Wednesday, temps to rise by late-week

PHILADELPHIA - Strong wind gusts will continue to whip across the region on Wednesday and influence temperatures that will start to turn milder as the week continues. Forecasters picked up wind gusts that reached over 50 MPH in Philadelphia and areas along the New Jersey shore on Tuesday, as a powerful nor'easter scraped past the Delaware Valley. FOX 29's Kathy Orr says those strong wind gusts will continue overnight Tuesday and make temperatures in the 30s and 20s feel like the teens by morning. Daytime temperature in Philadelphia and surrounding areas will stay below 50 degrees with wind gusts of 40 MPH to make conditions feel colder. Winds will die down on Thursday and temperatures will approach the 60s with a mix of sunshine and clouds. A pleasant St. Patrick's Day is in store for the Delaware Valley on Friday as temperatures will reach the low 60s with cloudy skies. An early look at the weekend shows a round of showers on Saturday, followed by sunshine and cooler temperatures in the 40s and 50s. ___ WEDNESDAY: Windy, cool.

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Russian fighter jet collides with U.S. drone, causes crash. What we know

A Russian fighter jet collided into an American Reaper surveillance drone over the Black Sea in international airspace on Tuesday, according to the U.S. European Command.

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US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea

KYIV, Ukraine - A Russian fighter jet on Tuesday struck the propeller of a U.S. surveillance drone over the Black Sea, causing American forces to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicle in international waters, the U.S.

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Tilda Swinton refuses to wear COVID mask on set of new film: “I’m full of antibodies and very healthy”

Oscar-winning actress is set to film a new project in Ireland in the coming months, but has insisted against wearing a mask because she is “full of antibodies and very healthy”, having contracted the virus a number of times.Speaking as part of her keynote speech at the SXSW Film and TV Festival on Monday (March 13), she said (via Vanity Fair): “I’m about to shoot a picture in Ireland, and I was told to wear a mask at all times, and I’m not.“I’m sure this is being recorded. I’ve had COVID-19 multiple times so I’m full of antibodies and very healthy.”Last year, Swinton explained that while she had got off “relatively lightly” with the virus, she suffered with memory problems and vertigo as a result.She told The Guardian: “I was coughing like an old gentleman who smoked a pipe for 70 years, and had nasty vertigo.

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Quebec police identify victims in fatal Amqui crash, Trudeau calls incident ‘horrific’

Quebec provincial police say a man is expected to appear in court Tuesday after he allegedly plowed into pedestrians — killing two of them and injuring nine others in Amqui, Que. — in what investigators believe was a “premeditated” act.

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Pi Day 2023: Where to get freebies and deals on pizza, pie and more

FILE IMAGE - A Margherita pie is seen served on July 7, 2020, in New York, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi — which is approximately equivalent to 3.14. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter but also serves as another reason to eat pizza and pie. There are several companies offering deals to celebrate the day.

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Biden expected to sign new executive order aimed at curbing gun violence

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, on March, 13, 2023.

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Flair CEO says rival tried to claim seized jets: ‘People want us out of business’

The head of Flair Airlines is accusing one of Canada’s two major airlines of attempting to kneecap the discount carrier’s operations by trying to lease four planes that were recently seized from it due to overdue payments.

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Temple graduate students ratify new pact, end 6-week strike

PHILADELPHIA - Temple University graduate students who are teaching and research assistants have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, ending their six-week-long walkout.The Temple University Graduate Students Association, which said Monday evening that the vote was 344 to 8 in favor of ratification, said the new agreement "addressed the union's core demands of increased wages, more affordable dependent health care, reasonable leave policies, and better working conditions."Members last month voted 352 to 30 to reject another proposal that was reached Feb. 18 and to continue the walkout.The new agreement, which the union called "the most robust" in its history and will be in effect until 2026, includes a market adjustment to pay "with significant wage increases in the first year followed by substantial raises in subsequent years," the union said.

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Crash that killed 2 pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec appears intentional, police say

The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that two people were killed and nine others injured when a pick-up truck struck a group of pedestrians in Amqui, in the Gaspésie, on Monday afternoon.

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Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse rattled the U.S. Now, Canada braces for aftershocks

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent aftershocks through the global financial system and Canada is not immune from the impacts.The Toronto-based branch of the startup-focused financial institution was temporarily seized by Canada’s banking regulator on Sunday night as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland echoed her American counterparts in calling for calm in the face of market uncertainty and fears of contagion spreading to banks north of the border. Read more: Silicon Valley Bank collapse: How the financial institution fell into ruin Experts who spoke to Global News on Monday said that most Canadians can be confident in the country’s banking system, but fallout from SVB’s collapse could be more substantial in some parts of the economy.Here’s what to know.U.S.

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Dashcam captures dramatic crash on interstate near Colorado ski area

This still from dashcam video taken from a Tesla shows a truck pulling a camper jackknife while driving along I-70 nearly the Loveland Ski Area in Colorado on March 2, 2023. (Craig Zofchak via Storyful) The driver told the news station he tried to explain to the officers that large potholes caused the crash.

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Cohen to testify before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

NEW YORK - Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is expected to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush money payments he arranged and made on the former president’s behalf.Cohen arrived at the courthouse accompanied by his lawyer shortly in advance of his closed-door testimony, which comes at a critical time as the Manhattan district attorney's office approaches a decision whether to seek charges against Trump.A Trump loyalist turned adversary, Cohen is likely to provide critical details about whatever involvement the Republican presidential candidate may have had in the payments made during the 2016 campaign to two women who alleged affairs or sexual encounters with him."My goal is to tell the truth," Cohen told reporters outside the courthouse, dismissing a suggestion that he might be motivated by a desire to see Trump behind bars."This is not revenge," he said. "This is all about accountability.

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Drake stopping in Philadelphia for new 'It's All A Blur' tour with 21 Savage

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during "Lil Baby &amp; Friends Birthday Celebration Concert" at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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DA: NJ man arrested, charged in deadly hit-and-run of man in parking lot of Levittown McDonald's

LEVITTOWN, Pa. - An arrest has been made in a deadly Bucks County hit-and-run that left a man dead more than one month ago, according to authorities. On Monday, Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub announced the arrest of 45-year-old Daniel Stephen Dietrich of Palmyra, New Jersey, in connection with the death of Jason Smith, 47. According to police, the search for the driver of a pickup truck began after the incident occurred on February 5 around 4:15 p.m. in the parking lot of the McDonald's on the 7700 block of Bristol Pike in Levittown. Authorities say 47-year-old Jason Smith was struck and killed by the driver of a Chevy Silvarado in the parking lot of a Bucks County McDonalds.

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US, UK try to prevent fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse

NEW YORK - Governments in the U.S. and Britain are taking extraordinary steps to prevent a potential banking crisis after the failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank prompted fears of a broader upheaval.U.S.

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Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Feds move in to help

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors at the failed institution that they could access all their money quickly, even as another major bank was shut down.The announcement came amid fears that the factors that caused the Santa Clara, California-based bank to fail could spread. Regulators had worked all weekend to try to find a buyer for the bank, which was the second-largest bank failure in history.

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3-car crash involving 2-year-old child ends with vehicle crashing into East Mount Airy home

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 2-year-old child was inside one of three cars that crashed Monday morning, leaving one person hospitalized and part of a home damaged.The crash occurred when a car lost control and crashed into a house on East Upsal Street and Chew Avenue around 1:30 a.m.Two men were inside at the time, and one was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.MORE HEADLINES:A woman and child, 2, were inside the second vehicle when it crashed into another vehicle parked on the street.

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Officials: 2 officers injured in crash after following stolen vehicle in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Two Philadelphia police officers are in the hospital recovering after being injured in a car crash on the streets of North Philadelphia. Authorities say the officers were following a stolen car northbound on Broad Street when they struck a white Subaru traveling west on Allegheny Avenue just before 7 p.m.

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Officials: Pedestrian stop led to Deptford shooting that left officer injured, suspect dead

DEPTFORD, N.J. - Officials have released new details in a fatal shooting that began with a pedestrian stop and ended with a wounded police officer and deceased suspect.Deptford Police Officer Robert Shisler was conducting a pedestrian stop on Delsea Drive on Friday afternoon when the suspect fled on foot, according to the Attorney General’s Office.Officer Shisler pursued the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Mitchell Negron, which officials say escalated into a struggle between the two.RELATED COVERAGE: 'Long recovery ahead': Officer wounded, suspect dead in Deptford shooting, officials sayBoth the officer and suspect were shot near Doman Avenue, a dead-end road located within the neighborhood. Neighbors described the shocking scenes to FOX 29's Jennifer Lee."I come out, I see the officer laying on the floor, and the suspect was on the other side," a neighbor who wished to not be identified said.

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Kane Williamson’s heroic century guided New Zealand to a win against Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); New Zealand have won the first test against Sri Lanka at Christchurch by 2 wickets, thanks to an unbeaten second innings century by Kane Williamson.The Blackcaps resumed day five on 28 for 1, needing 257 more runs to win the game. With William on strike the Blackcaps were seen as the favorites to win the game, however, the Sri Lankan bowlers did not make it easy for the hosts.New Sealand lost seven wickets in their chase on day five.Earlier, Sri Lanka batting first posted 355 runs in their first innings to which the hosts replied with 302 runs.Thereafter, Sri Lanka posted 373 runs for their second innings giving New Zealand 285 runs to chase.

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India’s active covid cases climb to 3890

There is still a need to remain vigilant and focus on five-fold strategy of test-track-treat-vaccination and adherence to the covid appropriate behaviour By Livemint New Delhi: India recorded 444 fresh covid infections in the last 24 hours, pushing up active cases to 3,890, according to Union health ministry’s update on Monday. There has been an uptick in daily cases over the past few weeks. Total reported cases stand at 4.46 crore, with death toll at 5,30,782.

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Oscars 2023 red carpet: The best and boldest fashion of the night

The Oscars might be the biggest night in movies, but it wouldn’t be half as exciting without the fashion.

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Support for Deptford officer shot grows beyond Gloucester County, reaching across the U.S.

SEWELL, N.J. - Deptford Township Police Officer Bobby Shisler, shot while conducting a pedestrian stop in Deptford, New Jersey, March 10, is recovering from the harrowing experience and he is receiving support not just from people in New Jersey, but all over the United States."The shirt sales have exploded and it’s amazing," exclaimed Nikki Foreman, co-designer of a special t-shirt made just for Officer Shisler. "It’s wonderful to see there is just so much support."At In Stitches Monogramming, they’re making room for all the t-shirts coming in this week to raise money for Officer Shisler."It just kept going and going and in 24 hours, almost 2,000 shirts! It’s wonderful, it’s absolutely wonderful!" Foreman described.RELATED COVERAGE:Foreman helped design the shirt and all the proceeds will go directly to help Officer Shisler on his long road to recovery.

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US government says all Silicon Valley Bank clients will have access to funds

the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly.The announcement came amid fears that the factors that caused the Santa Clara, California-based bank to fail could spread, and only hours before trading began in Asia. Regulators had worked all weekend to try and come up with a buyer for the bank, which was the second largest bank failure in history.

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Migrant boats crash off San Diego, California, coast; 8 confirmed drownings so far: police

File photo of Black's Beach in San Diego, California. (Sam Hodgson/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The San Diego Police Department told Fox News Digital that eight people are confirmed dead so far after two boats carrying a "group of immigrants" crashed off Black's Beach. The police spokesman said San Diego Lifeguards is handling the incident as rescue and recovery efforts continue. A tweet from a KNSD reporter, initially listing the death toll at 6, says Coast Guard, the San Diego Fire Department, and U.S.

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Majority of Canadians won’t change drinking habits in light of new guidelines: poll

drinking habits despite recent national guidelines warning that more than two alcoholic drinks a week can increase risks of cancer, stroke and heart disease.That’s according to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, which also found that more than half of the respondents believed the recommended number of drinks was so low that “it lacked credibility” and was nothing but “fear-mongering” tactics. This belief was higher among men (61 per cent) than women (53 per cent).

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2 people escape to roof after house goes up in flames in Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - Fire crews arrived to find a raging fire and two people needing to be rescued immediately at a house in Burlington County early Saturday morning.The fire broke out at a 3-story home on Main Street around 1:30 a.m.Two people inside the house had escaped the fire, making their way to the roof, according to officials.MORE HEADLINES:Officials say one person was hospitalized after either falling or jumping to safety.

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How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

Towns along the Jersey Shore are preparing for beach season, but erosion is making things difficult. NEPTUNE, N.J. - Coastal communities around the world are adding a tropical twist to shoreline protection, courtesy of the humble coconut.From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk, known as coir, are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects.Often used in conjunction with other measures, the coconut material is seen as a cost-effective, readily available and sustainable option. This is particularly true in developing countries.

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Overnight fire badly damages Camden home once occupied by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CAMDEN, N.J. - A historic home in Camden went up in flames, the fire badly damaging a home where the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stayed during his time living in the Delaware Valley.Historians have been planning to restore the home for years and create a museum, to share Dr.

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Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. - History was made Thursday when a monument of Harriet Tubman was unveiled in the newly named square bearing her name, in Newark, New Jersey.The "Shadow of a Face" monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020. The new exhibit features an audio installation of Tubman’s life narrated by singer and actor Queen Latifah, who was at the monument’s unveiling.Harriet Tubman (1820-1913), American Abolitionist, Portrait, circa 1885. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) City officials livestreamed the unveiling as a crowd gathered at a ribbon cutting. RELATED: Biden administration looks to 'speed up' efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill"It’s incredibly beautiful to have it here in Harriet Tubman Square, down here in Newark.

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Officials: 16 people seek shelter after large New Castle County fire damages 5 homes

ODESSA, Del. - A large house fire that damaged four other homes and displaced 16 people in New Castle County is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal.The fire broke out early Saturday morning, just before 4 a.m., on the 600 block of Corbit Drive, in the Cantwell Ridge neighborhood of Odessa, Delaware, according to officials. It began in one home and quickly spread to two other residences.Crews arrived to find flames devouring the first home.

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Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report

Exterior view of facade of the Doubletree Newark Airport hotel by Hilton Hotels in Newark, New Jersey on a sunny day, March 16, 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) A terrifying crime wave of rapists allegedly targeting women in hotel rooms is unfolding at well-known hotel chains in the U.S., a new report has found. "I think this has been a longstanding modus operandi.

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4 Flair Airlines planes seized amid ‘extreme’ action in commercial dispute

Flair Airlines say four of its planes are “not operational” after “extreme and unusual” actions by a U.S.-based lessor to seize the aircrafts amid a commercial dispute.

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Camden house fires leaves at least 1 person hospitalized, officials say

CAMDEN, N.J. - One person was rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning after a fire broke out inside a house in Camden.Officials say the fire ignited inside a house on the 700 block of Walnut Street, then spread next door.Several fire crews were called to the scene shortly before 3 a.m.

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Man found dead on Broad Street after car crash in North Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A single-car crash claimed the life of a man police say was ejected from his vehicle onto Broad Street early Saturday morning.The deadly crash unfolded on Broad and Lehigh streets around 3:30 a.m.Responding officers found a 29-year-old man in the street. He succumbed to his injuries after being ejected from what appeared to be a red pickup truck.MORE HEADLINES:Details surrounding the crash are unknown at this time, but the truck suffered severe damage to its front and back with debris scattered across the street.Broad Street was closed for about two hours as crews investigated and cleared the scene, but has since reopened.

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Centre asks states, UTs to monitor influenza and Covid trends

Bhushan has also advised the state government to ensure vaccination coverage against Covid-19 and influenza NEW DELHI: Amid the rising number of influenza cases across the country and a slight uptick in the Covid-19 positive rate, the union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday directed all states and union territories to closely monitor the trend of influenza-like illnesses, severe acute respiratory illness (ILI/SARIs) and SARS-CoV-2 while ensuring adequate stock of drugs, medical equipment, medical oxygen in the hospitals. Bhushan has also advised the state government to ensure vaccination coverage against Covid-19 and influenza.

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3 women missing in Mexico after crossing from Texas last month to sell clothes

Texas and a friend are missing in Mexico after they crossed the border last month to sell clothes at a flea market, U.S. authorities said Friday.The abduction of four Americans in Mexico that was caught on video last week received an avalanche of attention and was resolved in a matter of days. But the fate of the three women, who haven’t been heard from in about two weeks, remains a mystery and has garnered relatively little publicity.

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FBI's new headquarters could be decided by a 1-on-1 basketball game

Glenn Youngkin and Maryland Governor Wes Moore have come up with a fun way to settle the matter. On Thursday, Governor Moore tweeted a clip of him shooting a basketball at the Capital One Arena before the Wizards played the Atlanta Hawks.

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Daylight saving time starts Sunday amid debate over making it permanent

A person changes the time with the hands of a clock, on 24 March, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. In the early hours of Saturday, March 26 to Sunday, March 27, 02.00 hours will be 03.00 hours.

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Dozens of Mercer County kids shave their heads to fight pediatric cancer

TITUSVILLE, N.J. - Going bald for childhood cancer – it’s worth it. Dozens of children did just that Friday at Bear Tavern Elementary School.They rolled into the gym at the Titusville, New Jersey school to either watch classmates get shaved or get themselves shaved, either totally bald, or get a haircut. Isaac Waas has been at it for years and his dad loves him for it."I was like, I just wanna shave my head to raise money for this and he was like, ‘Okay.’ Because he doesn't have any hair, so he was like, ‘Okay,’" Isaac said.

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Gratz Middle School to reopen on Monday following asbestos remediation

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials. A spokesperson for Mastery Charter said "minor" asbestos found at Gratz Middle School, located in the city's Nicetown section, has been "resolved." In a letter to families, Mastery Schools CEO Scott Gordon said inspectors from the School District of Philadelphia found damaged asbestos on the campus of Simon Gratz High School, which also houses Simon Gratz Preparatory Middle School. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say the three-year reinspection of the district-owned building was in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act. The district recommended the school be closed for the duration of the inspection, according to school officials. As of Friday night, school officials have not said if Simon Gratz High School will also reopen on Monday.

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Officer critical, suspect dead after shooting in Deptford, sources say

DEPTFORD, N.J. - A suspect is dead and a police officer is injured after a shooting Friday afternoon in Deptford, New Jersey, law enforcement sources tell FOX 29.Early reports indicate that the shooting happened sometime after 1 p.m.

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Source: Officer shot in the leg in Deptford, condition unknown

DEPTFORD, N.J. - Law enforcement sources say a female police officer was shot in the leg Friday afternoon in Deptford, New Jersey. Early reports indicate that the shooting happened sometime after 1 p.m. on Doman Drive, a dead-end road that's within a residential neighborhood. The officer was taken to Cooper University Hospital.

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New plans for abandoned hurricane-ravaged amusement park in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS - You can still barely make out the words ‘Six Flags’ on the sign outside what used to be Six Flags New Orleans. But besides being used for a few movies like ‘Jurassic World,’ the gates have been shuttered since August 21, 2005 – eight days before Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana. New drone video from inside the park shows the abandoned rides sitting untouched for years, along with graffiti covering the old buildings. The park sits in a low-lying area just a few miles from the largest lake in the state, so a lot of those floodwaters from Katrina pooled there when the deadly storm hit. File: Six Flags New Orleans amusement park underwater in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 13, 2005.

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TSA: Pennsylvania man arrested at JFK Airport with loaded revolver in carry-on bag

A Pennsylvania man claims he unknowingly had a loaded revolver in his backpack that was stopped by TSA Agents at JFK Airport. Credit: TSA.

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'Cocaine cat' escaped from owner during traffic stop, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo

A medical team examined Amiry, took a sample for a DNA test and tested him for narcotics. (Ray Anderson/Cincinnati Animal CARE) CINCINNATI - An African serval cat that was found with cocaine in its system after an escape at a traffic stop now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home, much to the delight of social media users still amused by the recent release of the movie "Cocaine Bear."The wild cat's story has trended online, where users relished in the absurdity of the horror comedy, which riffs off the true story of a 175-pound black bear that was found dead near a duffle bag and some $2 million worth of cocaine.

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