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PHILADELPHIA - A 5-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Wednesday morning after police say he got a hold of his mom's gun at their North Philadelphia home.Police say the boy found his mom's gun in an unsecured drawer, and shot himself in the leg as he played with it.The 5-year-old was transported to a local hospital in stable, but critical condition.MORE HEADLINES:The boy's mother, grandmom, 13-year-old sibling, 1-year-old sibling and sibling's friend were all inside the home on the 3100 block of Patton Street at the time.It is unclear if the mother had a permit to carry the firearm, or if any charges will be announced.This is a developing story.

COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Fire officials say five people were taken to a hospital for treatment after an early morning fire at a northern Pennsylvania hotel that dates back to the 19th century.The blaze on the third floor of the Hotel Crittenden in downtown Coudersport in Potter County was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.Chief Bryan Phelps of the Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department said 100 to 125 firefighters were called to the scene.Phelps said the blaze was under control and five people were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries; he said he had no update on their conditions.

UNITED STATES - MAY 9 - The great seal of North Carolina is seen outside the state legislature building in Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, May 9, 2016. Gov.

may help prevent heart disease or even a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.The new analysis, published on March 31 in JAMA Network Open, reviewed more than 100 studies published as far back as 1980, involving nearly 5 million people in total. It found that there was a "significantly increased risk" of death among female drinkers who drank 25 or more grams of alcohol per day, which is about two 5-ounce glasses of wine, two 12-ounce beers, or two cocktails containing 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. The same significantly increased risk was found for males who drank 45 or more grams of alcohol per day, or slightly over three standard drinks.FILE - A woman pours wine into a glass at home. (Photo by Finn Winkler/picture alliance via Getty Images) The analysis was conducted by researchers at the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and the University of Portsmouth’s Department of Psychology. They concluded how many of these previous studies were flawed with "systematic biases" that may have skewed the results.The study authors noted how scientists in previous studies failed to control for certain factors that are typical for light and moderate drinkers – such as being "systematically healthier" and tending to have better exercise habits and dental hygiene, lower weight, and wealthier.

Italy this week arrested four people in connection to a 2022 robbery of a luxury watch belonging to Formula One star Charles Leclerc – and shared footage of the driver chasing after the suspects that night in his custom-made Ferrari. The robbery was reported on April 18, 2022, in Viareggio, a seaside city in Tuscany. In a statement posted on Tuesday, local police said three men and one woman had been arrested after a months-long investigation. According to local reports, Leclerc was approached by one or more fans that night asking to take pictures.

drifting down the Rio Grande alone on a flotation device.In the footage, a Texas National Guard soldier is seen rushing to assist the floating child in Eagle Pass, Texas. A source told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin that the child was rescued.The footage comes as the migrant crisis at the southern border continues to intensify. Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Gloria Chavez announced in March that Border Patrol agents had officially reached a million migrant encounters since the fiscal year began in October.New video appears to show a migrant child drifting down the Rio Grande alone on a flotation device.

NEW YORK - The founder of Frank, a student loan assistance startup company that J.P. Morgan Chase acquired for $175 million two years ago, was arrested on charges that she duped the financial giant by dramatically inflating the number of customers her company had, authorities said.Charlie Javice, 31, of Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested Monday night in New Jersey on conspiracy, wire and bank fraud charges.A charging document in Manhattan federal court said she claimed her company had over four million users when it had fewer than 300,000 customers."This arrest should warn entrepreneurs who lie to advance their businesses that their lies will catch up to them."Authorities said Javice, who appeared on the Forbes 2019 "30 Under 30" list, would have earned $45 million from the fraud.Javice and her lawyer declined to comment as they left court after Javice signed a $2 million bond and agreed to curfew and possible electronic monitoring if court officers decide it is necessary. She also agreed not to contact key figures in the case — including investors — except for her mother and her mother's boyfriend.In a release, U.S.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.

Despite a sizeable drop in home prices over the past year and a slew of federal government measures aimed at addressing housing affordability, a new poll suggests Canadians are no more encouraged about breaking into the housing market.

MARBLE HILL, Mo. - Multiple injuries and fatalities have been reported in rural Missouri after an apparent strong tornado caused significant damage early Wednesday morning, troopers said.NOAA's Storm Prediction Center said Doppler radar indicated an EF-2 to EF-3 tornado was likely in progress along the border between southeastern Missouri and far southern Illinois, near the communities of Glenallen and Marble Hill in Missouri, at about 3:45 a.m. CDT.Live Storms Media storm tracker Brandon Clement provided a first look at damage from Glenallen after the apparent tornado destroyed homes and businesses."The whole area has a lot of trees down, power lines down, a lot roofs off, a lot of trailers destroyed," Clement said.

PHILADELPHIA - Two separate fires just days apart completely destroyed a dollar store, and police are seeking the person they say ignited them.Surveillance footage captured the moments before and after a dumpster was set on fire at the Dollar Tree on Frankford Avenue on March 9.Smoke can be seen coming from the dumpster as fire crews respond, and the suspect is caught fleeing on a bike.MORE HEADLINES:Just a few days later on March 12, a second fire erupted at the same location.

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PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia neighborhood has become the scene of two recent dog shootings, one that tragically took the life of one innocent animal.On March 27, a dog was found shot and terrified after crawling onto the porch of a home on the 1200 block of South 54th Street in Kingsessing.She has been named Alexia by the Pennsylvania SPCA, and is on the road to recovery after a leg amputation and blood transfusion.RELATED COVERAGE: Dog shot in Philadelphia learning to walk again after amputation surgery, PSPCA saysJust two days after Alexia was found, a second dog was found shot inside a trash bag just blocks away. Unfortunately, the dog succumbed to its injuries.The Pennsylvania SPCA believes both shootings may be related."The details of what happened to Alexia and this second dog are still being revealed.

PHILADELPHIA - What's better than a cheesesteak to cure that mid-week slump? A free one, of course!One of Philadelphia's greatest rivalries, Pat's and Geno's, are teaming up with Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression to give away 1,791 free cheesesteaks on Wednesday.The "Free Cheesesteaks for Free Speech" event is in celebration of the 1791 ratification of the First Amendment, which guaranteed free speech.It kicks off at 11 a.m.

FILE - Black Sand Beach at Waianapanapa State Park on Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii. (Photo by Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images) HONOLULU - Repairing coral reefs after boats run aground. Shielding native forest trees from a killer fungus outbreak.

FILE - In an aerial view, a sign is seen posted on the exterior of a Walmart store on Feb. 21, 2023, in Richmond, California.

PHILADELPHIA - A gas station shooting became even more violent after police say a man was run over by a U-Haul truck just moments after being struck by gunfire.The shooting happened at a gas station on the 2900 block of West Abbottsford Avenue around 1 a.m. Wednesday.A 26-year-old man found shot in both legs told police he was also run over by a U-Haul truck.

(L) LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on April 04, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (R) Tiger Woods of the United States waves on the third green during a practice round prior to the 2 There are 12 new billionaires in the world of sports, and two of them are still active in their sports.LeBron James and Tiger Woods made Forbes' newest list of billionaire sportspeople, becoming the first billionaire athletes while still playing.The four-time NBA champion and all-time scoring champion is projected to make over $124 million this year from his contract and endorsements.

PHILADELPHIA - Spring weather is here, and that includes those April showers!Clouds are set to fill the skies for most of the day Wednesday, before turning into rain by Thursday afternoon.FOX 29's Sue Serio is tracking potential severe storms as the Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds in their home opener at Citizens Bank Park.While tailgaters could get some clear skies, thunderstorms are expected to start right around game time and last into the evening.The rain will also drop temperatures from a high of 83 on Thursday back into the 50s and 60s for the rest of the week.>> Download the FOX 29 Weather Authority App to get updates and alerts in your area. ________SEVEN-DAY FORECASTWEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. High: 76, Low: 57THURSDAY: Warm, p.m. showers. High: 83, Low: 62FRIDAY: Cooler, clouds. High: 62, Low: 51SATURDAY: Breezy, chilly. High: 55, Low: 41SUNDAY: Easter Sunday. High: 60, Low: 38MONDAY: Sunny skies. High: 64, Low: 39TUESDAY: Sunny skies. High: 68, Low: 43

PHILADELPHIA - A quintuple shooting left a Kensington business riddled with bullets and five men struck by the gunfire, one of them fatally.Police responded to a car detail shop on the 3400 block of Rorer Street Tuesday night to find five gunshot victims, all men between the ages of 27 and 39 years old.A 39-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds in the face, head and chest.Four other victims were taken to a local hospital, where three were placed in critical condition and one stable.MORE HEADLINES:At least 50 shots were fired inside a garage that appears to be a vehicle cleaner and detailer, according to authorities.Most of the bullets were found feet from the deceased man, who police believe to be the intended victim. A motive is unknown at this time, and police don't know if the other victims were also targeted.

Christopher Biggins has spoken out after Paul O’Grady’s death following the pair’s decades-long friendship. Showbiz veteran Christopher, 74, said Paul, who tragically died aged 67 last week, didn’t appear to take medics’ concerns very seriously despite having heart problems.The Paul O’Grady Show host suffered three heart attacks over the years: one in 2002, another in 2004 and a third in 2014. With this in mind, Paul had been urged to give up smoking and drinking for the sake of his health.

Stromae has cancelled numerous upcoming tour dates due to health issues and has issued an apology to fans.The Belgian singer-songwriter – whose real name is Paul Van Haver – shared the update yesterday (April 4) on Twitter, and explained to fans that he needs to prioritise his health.The cancelled dates affect all shows up until May, and include his long-awaited appearance at London’s O2 Arena. Other gigs listed are located across Europe, including Rome, Geneva, Amsterdam and Berlin.

NEW DELHI: India has recorded 4,435 new reported Covid cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 23,091, the union health ministry said on Wednesday. With 44.9 million cases so far, the country has reported 530,916 Covid-related deaths. The daily positivity rate has reached 6.12% as the increase in the pace of testing is reflected in the uptick in Covid cases.

Paul O'Grady reportedly 'didn't listen' to medics' concerns over his health prior to his death, a friend claimed.

The World's Richest Monarchies!Sarah Jessica Parker's Shocking TransformationMeet Aretha Franklin’s Musically Gifted ChildrenBody Language Expert On William and Kate'Little House': Karen Grassle Reveals Clashes With Micheal LandonGreat Concern For Dick Van Dyke After A Car Accident‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Star Amy Slaton Gets DivorcedTerence Hill: No One Expected This News!Joanna Gaines' Origin: The 'Fixer Upper' Stars' Roots'The Last Of Us': Will Bella Ramsey Be Replaced In Season 2?Adam Sandler Received Mark Twain AwardShawn Mendes Relationship Status? Finally He Gives ClarityPrincess Charlotte To Grandma Diana: A Heartwarming Gesture'Ned's Declassified' Cast Furious: Reboot CanceledElon Musk Trolls Reporters!Big News! Princess Kate Becomes A ColonelUnfortunately the future might very well be bleak for Hugh Jackman. Recently it has been discovered that there is a possibility he will need to be operated on again as a result of the test. Jackman addressed his Instagram followers with an emotional video where he explains the situation.

In response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in India, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud has announced that the Supreme Court is open to hearing lawyers via video conferencing. As per a report by PTI, the CJI, along with Justice J B Pardiwala, has expressed willingness to allow lawyers to appear through the hybrid mode, citing recent media reports.

food prices are higher, despite grocery store CEOs testifying otherwise.The report was done by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Lab in partnership with Caddle, and surveyed close to 10,000 Canadians at the end of March.It found that in all provinces except Saskatchewan and Quebec, grocery chain price gouging was chosen as the main reason food prices have risen in Canada recently. Nova Scotians chose that reason the most, at 51.8 per cent, followed by Newfoundland and Labrador at 38.1 per cent, and Prince Edward Island at 36.1 per cent.Other provinces trailed a little above 30 per cent in choosing that reason, with those in Saskatchewan and Quebec choosing it the least.

60 percent of cases. On this, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that Omicron's sub-variant which is circulating in the country has not led to the increase in hospitalisations and there is no need to worry. The Union Health Ministry has advised people to stay cautious in the wake of rising cases of Covid-19.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an off-duty security guard at Philadelphia's Fashion District was shot in the leg while walking to a bus stop on Tuesday. The 39-year-old shooting victim told police that he was walking along the 800 block of Filbert Street around 7:30 when he heard a gunshot and noticed he was struck in the left thigh. Responding officers from the Philadelphia Police Department drove the victim to Jefferson Hospital where he was placed in stable condition. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESChief Inspector Scott Small told reporters the victim believed the gunshot came from a group of teens or young adults behind him that scattered in different directions. Investigators are unsure if the victim was the intended target of the shooting or if the bullet was stray. No arrests have been reported. While the victim is expected to physically recover, police fear the shooting could have been worse due to the heavy foot traffic that is normally around the Fashion District on pleasant spring nights.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 14-year-old girl is recovering after she was shot in the leg Tuesday night in Philadelphia's Overbook section. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of 59th and Arlington streets just before 9 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to the right thigh.

PHILADELPHIA - Faith leaders and community members gathered in Philadelphia to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Despite insisting from singer andAmericanIdol judge Katy Perry, contestant Sara Beth Liebe doesn’t think show business is for her.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and fellow city leaders shared a host of new summer programs for kids and teens designed to keep the city's youth safe. The campaign - dubbed #ItsASummerThing after the Eagles playoff motto - includes summer camps and summer jobs that will pay kids as young as 12. "Last year, especially in neighborhoods that are struggling with various issues, the kids really seem to respond to it, enjoy it and felt as if we cared about them and we cared about their neighborhood and we cared about their families," Kenney said during Tuesday's press conference. While the city is bringing back several successful programs, there are also new features in the 2023 slate of programs. This year, every summer camp in Philadelphia will have extended care until 6 p.m.

Carson Briere, the 23-year-old son of Gatineau hockey great Daniel Briere, has been officially removed from the Mercyhurst University men’s hockey team, a Division 1 team in the NCAA.Briere was temporarily suspended from the Mercyhurst Lakers hockey team shortly after security footage of him shoving an unoccupied wheelchair down a staircase at a bar in Erie, Pa., went viral.Two weeks ago, Erie County pressed charges against Briere and Patrick Carrozzi, another Mercyhurst athlete, for the stunt after the wheelchair’s owner filed a complaint listing extensive damage to her chair. Read more: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felonies On Monday night, Mercyhurst Athletics announced that Briere “has been removed” from the university’s hockey team.“Mercyhurst cannot comment further on this matter,” the statement concluded.A statement on behalf of Mercyhurst University and Mercyhurst University Athletics.

MEXICO CITY (AP) - The killings of four men in the Mexican resort of Cancun was probably related to drug gang rivalries, authorities said Tuesday.The Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo said drug gang leader Hector Flores Aceves, known by his nickname "Pantera," or the Panther, was involved in the killings.The dead men were found Monday in the city’s hotel zone near the beach. The killings came as Cancun kicked off the Easter Week vacations, one of its busiest times of the year.The state offered a $50,000 reward for Flores Aceves on Tuesday, saying he was involved in the killings.

(File Photo)  ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - New Jersey's first offshore wind farm may "adversely affect" whales and other marine mammals, but its construction, operation and eventual dismantling will not seriously harm or kill them, a federal scientific agency said.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a report Tuesday evaluating an analysis by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Ocean Wind I project to be built off the southern New Jersey coast.NOAA's final biological opinion examined BOEM's research, and took into account "the best scientific and commercial data available."NOAA determined the project by Danish wind power company Orsted "is likely to adversely affect, but is not likely to jeopardize, the continued existence of any species" of endangered whales, sea turtles and other animals.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a judge in a New York City courtroom on Tuesday where he was formally arraigned on business fraud charges over hush money payments allegedly made to a woman who say they had sexual affairs with him.

NEW YORK - Donald Trump turned himself in Tuesday after being indicted on charges related to hush money paid during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump was not placed in handcuffs or subjected to a booking photo. It was concluded that there was no reason to subject the former president to handcuffs or a mug shot.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Election Commission will meet on Thursday (16) for talks on the upcoming Local Government Election.Chairman of the Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa said the meeting is scheduled for 10:30 AM at the Election Secretariat. It is reported that the meeting will focus on the delay in releasing funds for the Local Government Election on the part of the Ministry of Finance, and the relevant measures that need to be taken on the matter.The Government Printer said that a second letter was sent to the Treasury seeking funds for the printing process related to the Local Government Election.In the meantime, the Collective of Election Monitoring Organizations has decided to inform international agencies including the International Monetary Fund over the delay in securing funds for the Local Government Election, and the obstacles put forth by the government in delaying the election.Executive Director of PAFFREL Rohana Hettiarachchi said that all international missions in the country would also be informed of the same in the coming days. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government Printer says that funds are yet to be provided for the printing of ballot papers.A Senior Officer said that in the present context, it is not possible to commence the printing process.Ballot paper for postal voting for 17 district have been completed.According to the Government Printer, the previous election date was printed on these ballot papers.The Government Printer said the Election Commission will be consulted on amending the ballot papers.In addition, the Election Commission says the Government Printer has not officially communicated over a delay in printing ballot papers.Election Commission Chairman Attorney Nimal Punchihewa told News 1st that if an official communication is made, the commission can meet and decided on the matter.However, the secure packages containing the ballot papers for postal voting are expected to be delivered to Postal Services on the 21st of March.