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Postal Vote to go ahead as planned; Election Monitors to take action against Govt. Printer

COLOMBO (News 1st); Postal Voting for the upcoming Local Government Election will go ahead as planned on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of February 2023, confirmed the Chairman of the National Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa on Wednesday (15).He said that the distribution of the ballot papers for Postal Voting was delayed, though the distribution process was scheduled to commence on Tuesday (14).However, the Government Printer said that an issue arose regarding the provision of the ballot papers for the Postal Vote due to funding issues.In the meantime, the National Election Commission and the Government Printer had engaged in a series of talks and based on those discussions the Government Printers is expected to deliver the ballot papers for postal voting in the coming days.Moreover, Election Monitors have decided to take legal action against the conduct of the Government Printer for failing to deliver the ballot papers.Election Monitors said that the Government Printer has taken an unconstitutional decision to not deliver the ballot papers.Rohana Hettiarachchi, the Executive Director of the People's Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) said the National Election Commission must also take legal action against the Government Printer.Secure packages containing the ballot papers for postal voting were to be handed over to Sri Lanka Post on Wednesday (15), however as the ballot papers were not delivered, the process was suspended indefinitely as per a decision reached by the National Election Commission on Tuesday (14).

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Suspects sought after teens shot walking down Olney street in broad daylight, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Two teenagers were walking in a Philadelphia neighborhood when they were struck by gunfire in broad daylight last month.The shots rang out on the 5800 block of Lawrence Street in Olney during the afternoon of January 29.Police say a 17-year-old male victim and 18-year-old female victim were both shot once after an argument with a male suspect.MORE HEADLINES:Both were said to be in stable condition.The alleged shooter and another suspect both fled after the shooting.

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Russian bombers intercepted near Alaska ‘in no way related’ to recent objects: NORAD

After days of shooting down unidentified “objects,” fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled Monday night to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North American airspace.

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Pennsylvania Sen. Casey undergoes prostate cancer surgery

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 21: Senator Bob Casey (D- PA) addresses supporters before former President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally for statewide Democratic candidates on September 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Midterm elect HARRISBURG - Democratic Sen.

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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman released from D.C. hospital after clear test results

WASHINGTON DC - Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has been released from the hospital, according to his Communications Director Joe Calvello.In a statement released Friday evening, Calvello said:"A few minutes ago, Senator John Fetterman was discharged from The George Washington University Hospital. In addition to the CT, CTA, and MRI tests ruling out a stroke, his EEG test results came back normal, with no evidence of seizures.

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Couples renew vows on Valentine's Day in front of Open Heart sculpture in Haddonfield

HADDONFIELD, N.J. - Love was in the air on Valentine's Day in one New Jersey community where dozens of married couples gathered to renew their wedding vows. The vow renewal happened in front of the Open Heart Sculpture on King's Court in Haddonfield. Married couples both new and old partook in the annual Valentine's Day event."We've actually been doing it since it started five years ago, it's just a fun way to celebrate," Suzanne Anderson from Port Richmond said.Some couples even brought along their children to share in the special occasion.

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Chrissy Metz and Boyfriend Bradley Collins Recall the Origins of Their Pandemic Romance (Exclusive)

Chrissy Metz and her boyfriend Bradley Collins are feeling the love this Valentine's Day. The couple, who are approaching their three-year dating anniversary in May, sat down with ET's Rachel Smith to kick off «Couples Week,» sharing everything from how they first met and the moment they fell in love to their new children's book, .«When we first met, which was over the pandemic, we got to know each other very well because all you could do was talk because you didn’t get together,» Metz recalled of the early days of their romance. The two met on the dating app, Bumble, while in Nashville, Tennessee. As Metz shared in the interview, they soon realized they had mutual friends among other things in common.«For me, prayer is always important and I think for Bradley as well, and we always talked about how we were raised and how important it was to bolster children’s self-esteem and confidence and so we just wanted to impart that,» Metz said of how their new book came about, also referencing her time as a preschool teacher as a key period in her life. «I have a big family, so we just wanted to impart that message and to do that through a gentle direction to prayer because it was so important to us.»Metz added that she herself prays for «everything, literally all the time.» «Every single moment, I'm sort of talking and asking for help or guidance or sort of grateful for all the blessings that I've received,» she said.

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Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting

Dr Nick Axten in the early 1970s and on the day of his graduation. (Credit: University of Bristol) BRISTOL, England - A 76-year-old University of Bristol student finally received his doctorate more than 50 years after starting. In 1970, Dr. Nick Axten received a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to pursue his doctorate in mathematical sociology at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. But five years later, he had to leave the university and returned to the United Kingdom without obtaining his degree. RELATED: These are the most and least educated states in AmericaOn Valentine's Day 2023, Axten was awarded his doctorate from the University of Bristol in front of his wife, Claire, and their 11-year-old granddaughter, Freya.

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Nearly 500K Nissan vehicles recalled over air bag concern

RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Cars sit on the sales lot at a Nissan dealership on February 09, 2023 in Richmond, California. Nissan reported better-than-expected 155 percent surge in third quarter operating profits of 133.1 billion yen compared The company hasn't developed a repair yet.

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Meet Bubbles: The first pygmy hippo born in Arizona serves important purpose

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. - The Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona welcomed a new addition, and he’s an endangered one.A pygmy hippo gave birth to a healthy baby boy this Valentine’s Day, and now a pair of pygmy hippos are adjusting to being new parents.Baby Bubbles is starting to get the hang of walking while sticking close to his mother, Nessie.The story began two years ago when Nessie met Tootsie Roll."Well this is a love story that’s a couple years in the making. Once Nessie got pregnant, she was pregnant for about 8 months" says Kristy Hayden, Wildlife World Zoo director.Nessie used to be the only pygmy hippo at the zoo."We needed a male pygmy hippo with important genetic lineage because it’s important when creating a breeding program to have genetic diversity," she explained.When Tootsie Roll was first introduced to Nessie, it wasn’t quite love at first sight.

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Madalina Cojocari: North Carolina police release new photo of 11-year-old missing since November

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - North Carolina police have released a new photo of Madalina Cojocari, a missing 11-year-old girl whose disappearance was reported to police nearly two months ago.Madalina's disappearance wasn't made known to Cornelius police until Dec. 15, when her mother, Diana Cojocari, told school officials and local police that she hadn't seen her daughter since she went to her bedroom the night of Nov. 23 around 10 p.m.

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Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

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Michigan representative angered by MSU shooting: ‘F*** your thoughts and prayers’

mass shooting at Michigan State University that claimed the lives of three students and left five wounded Monday night. Ranjeev Puri, the Democratic Majority Whip in the Michigan House of Representatives, posted an official letter on Instagram Tuesday and didn’t hold back his emotions, starting his first sentence with "F*** your thoughts and prayers."RELATED: Michigan State shooting: Resources available to studentsPuri elaborated in the letter by extending condolences to the Michigan State community impacted by the shooting while calling for action to address the senseless gun violence that continues to plague the country."What happened in East Lansing is unfortunately far too common. Going to school in America, whether it’s pre-school or college, means risking your life everyday to the threat of a mass shooting.

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Brooklyn U-Haul rampage suspect charged with murder, attempted murder

NEW YORK - The man alleged to have been behind the wheel of a U-Haul truck that struck multiple people on and off the street in Brooklyn has been charged.Police say Weng Sor, 62, a man with a significant violent criminal history in Nevada, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.Police said at a press conference on Tuesday that after interviews with his family members and interrogation, they believe Sor was suffering from a mental health crisis. The NYPD announced Wednesday that Weng Sor, 62, a man with a history of mental illness and violent criminal incidents, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder after going on a rampage in a U-Haul truck in Brooklyn, striking pedestrians and killing one man.According to NYPD officials, Sor, who lives with his mother in Las Vegas, traveled to West Palm Beach in Florida on February 1 to rent a U-Haul truck. On February 5th, while traveling through South Carolina, en route to New York, he was stopped for reckless driving and marijuana possession by highway patrol. On February 6, Sor arrived at his ex-wife and son's residence, and a few days later on February 8, had an altercation with his son.

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‘F— your thoughts and prayers,’ says Michigan lawmaker after university shooting

Michigan state representative Ranjeev Puri doesn’t want your condolences — he wants real change.After a gunman killed three students and wounded five others at Michigan State University on Monday night, Puri, a Democratic legislator, released a statement beginning with one powerful, strongly worded sentence: “F— your thoughts and prayers.” Read more: Three people killed after shootings at Michigan State University, police say Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists Puri said the shooting has caused “unimaginable trauma and grief” to the Michigan State University community.Today, we begin to collectively heal from the horrific events which transpired, tomorrow we work. My official statement regarding the Michigan State University shooting is below:Fuck your thoughts and prayers.

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Michigan State shooting victims: 2 Grosse Pointe Public Schools graduates killed

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two students killed in the Michigan State University shooting Monday were graduates of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, the district said.Read: Everything we've learned about the 8 students shotBoth victims graduated in 2021.Superintendent Jon Dean said Brian Fraser was a graduate of Grosse Pointe South, while Arielle Anderson graduated from Grosse Pointe North. Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson Michigan State University police initially said Anderson was not being identified to respect her family's wishes, but Dean identified her after the district spoke with her family. "As a proud Spartan parent (my daughter graduated from MSU last winter) my heart broke last night when I learned of the shooting at MSU.

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What we know about the Ohio train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed earlier this month in eastern Ohio, resulting in a large fire, evacuations of residents, and a controlled release and burn of toxic fumes from the wreckage.About 50 cars, including 10 carrying hazardous materials, derailed in the fiery crash on Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, located near the Pennsylvania state line. Vinyl chloride was later released into the air from five of those cars before crews ignited it to get rid of the highly flammable, toxic chemicals in a controlled environment, creating a dark plume of smoke.Smoke rises from a derailed cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb.

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AP source: Cardinals to hire Eagles coordinator Gannon

PHILADELPHIA - The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to hire Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to be their next head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal hasn’t been completed.Gannon replaces Kliff Kingsbury, who was fired last month after going 4-13 in his fourth season. Gannon becomes Arizona's fourth coach in seven years.The 40-year-old Gannon has been Philadelphia's defensive coordinator the past two seasons, helping rebuild a defense that helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl last Sunday.The Eagles had the NFL's No.

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State Police: Armed man wanted for assaulting juvenile in Cumberland County

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.J. - New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of aggravated assault in Cumberland County over the weekend.A juvenile victim told officers that the man pulled out a semi-automatic handgun during an interaction in Lawrence Township on February 11.The man then pressed the gun into the juvenile's head before being interrupted by an approaching vehicle, according to authorities.He fled on foot towards Iron Bridge Road.MORE HEADLINES:The suspect is described as being a short man in his 30s with a red-colored beard.

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Cape May County corrections officer arrested for sexually assaulting juvenile girl, officials say

CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - A 33-year-old corrections officer has been taken into custody for the sexual assault of a juvenile female victim in Cape May County.Jonathan Perez, a corrections officer from the Cape May County Correction Facility, is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and related offenses.Officials say Perez had been sexually assaulting the victim over an extended period of time, according to a report received on February 11.MORE HEADLINES:Perez was arrested by New Jersey State troopers the next day, and has since been suspended without pay.

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Wynonna Judd gives health update after nearly passing out on stage

Wynonna Judd is letting her fans know how she's doing after a scary moment on stage. "All is well, y'all," she announced on Instagram this week after an intense dizzy spell during last Friday's concert in Dayton, Ohio, for her tour, The Judds: The Final Tour. Little Big Town and Martina McBride, who were guest performers in Dayton, were thanked by Judd.

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Ashton Kutcher says health issues led him to the South Pole and a wildly romantic moment

Ashton Kutcher has been open about the health issues he's battled for the past few years, but now he's revealing how those struggles led him to pushing himself at the South Pole. "I had a weird autoimmune disorder three years ago," he shared on "The Late Late Show with James Corden." "So last year, I was like, 'I am just going to push myself to the end of my physical capacity in every form.'" As part of this mission, he said, "I went to the South Pole, I ran a marathon, I went ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls.’ I was just going to push it as far as I can just to get the self-confidence that I'm fully back, which I am." During the trip, Kutcher climbed a mountain and was given the opportunity to name it – and his mind instantly went to his wife Mila Kunis.

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‘Difficult’ search ahead for object shot down over Yukon. Defence minister explains why

As the search continues for an unidentified object shot down over Yukon by a U.S. fighter jet this past weekend, Canada’s defence minister says it will be “difficult” to find.

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Michigan State shooting victims: everything we've learned about the 8 students shot

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Monday night on campus was a typical one on campus in East Lansing.

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Michigan State University shooting opens wounds for Oxford shooting survivors who attend MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Monday's deadly shooting on the campus of Michigan State University unearthed memories of the Oxford High School shooting, especially for students who attended Oxford and now go to MSU."As a representative of Oxford, Mich., I cannot believe that I am here doing this again 15 months later," Rep.

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Ohio residents fear train derailment poisoned air, ground, report animals dying

train derailment released toxic chemicals into the environment nearly two weeks ago. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned contaminated soil may not have been disposed of properly.A broken axle sent nearly 50 train cars, including 10 carrying vinyl chloride spiraling off the tracks on Feb. 3.

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Medical chief breaks down while speaking about MSU shooting victims

the five critically injured students. He said the response from the hospital’s team was overwhelming. "So many people that just came and," he said while taking a pause, "and we received a lot of texts that were just, ‘I’m on my way.’ People showing up, ‘Where do you need me?’ It was a sad but very proud night for all of us here."Eight students were shot, three of which were dead, according to MSU Deputy Police Chief Chris Rozman. Police said two of those killed were shot at Berkey Hall. The third was killed at the MSU Union, which is a few blocks east of Berkey Hall on Grand River in the heart of the MSU campus.The five wounded victims were all hospitalized with critical injuries. Four of them required surgery.

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Threat found in pocket of Michigan State shooter prompts closure of all schools in NJ township, police say

MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - All schools in Ewing were closed Tuesday in an "abundance of caution" due to a security threat connected to a mass shooting in Michigan. According to police, the Ewing Police Department was contacted by New Jersey State Police about a mass shooting at Michigan State University, which had a possible connection to Ewing, New Jersey. Authorities say the shooter, identified as 43-year-old Anthony McRae, had local ties to Ewing Township. Officials say at the time of his death by suicide in Michigan, McRae had a note in his pocket that indicated a threat against two Ewing public schools. MORE HEADLINES:McRae had a history of mental health issues, according to police. As the investigation continued, officials made the decision to close for the day as officers stayed near every school in the township. Authorities say they later learned the incident was isolated to Michigan and that there is no threat to Ewing schools. Police say McRae has not lived in the Ewing area for several years. This is a developing story.

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Michigan State University shooting: What we know about the suspect

Anthony McRae, 43, is captured on surveillance video just moments after the shooting on campus at Michigan State University. EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Gunfire erupted inside the halls of two Michigan State University buildings on Monday.

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All public schools closed in Ewing Township for reported threat, police say

MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - Ewing Public Schools in Mercer County announced Tuesday morning that all schools will be shut down in an "abundance of caution" for the rest of the day.Police say they are investigating an unconfirmed school threat, and are deploying additional officers to all schools in the area.All students and staff were instructed not to come into school in a tweet sent out by Ewing Public Schools around 7:15 a.m."Due to info provided by EPD & an abundance of caution, all Ewing Twp. Public Schools will be closed today."MORE HEADLINES:Details of the unconfirmed threat have yet to be released.

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Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

FILE - Nikki Haley visits "Hannity" at Fox News Channel Studios on Jan. 20, 2023, in New York City.

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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler announce Atlantic City show as part of 'Restless Leg' comedy tour

UNSPECIFIED: 78th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured in this screengrab released on February 28, (l-r) Co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler speak onstage at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards broadcast on February 28, 2021.

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Security guard shot at after group enters Dilworth Plaza after hours, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after a security guard was shot at in Center City. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the incident occurred at Dilworth Plaza just after 11:30 p.m.

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Michigan State University shooting: Suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Police have released more information about the suspect believed to have opened fire inside of two buildings on campus at Michigan State University Monday night.According to MSU, shots were fired inside Berkey Hall at 8:18 p.m, which is on the northern boundary of campus in East Lansing.

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Workers get support for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - AUGUST 29: An elderly woman plays slot machines in a casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on August 29 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After new casinos opened in neighboring states, four of the city's top casinos closed in 2014, l TRENTON, N.J. - Atlantic City casino dealers pushing for a smoking ban received support from several state lawmakers Monday at a long-awaited hearing on a bill that would end smoking inside the nine casinos.Dealers, cocktail servers and other casino workers — some of them with breathing ailments and other health problems they suspect are related to secondhand smoke from casino patrons — testified before a state Senate panel in favor of a law that would close a loophole in the state’s 2006 indoor smoking law.

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Man left critically injured after being shot multiple times in Crescentville: police

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a shooting that left a man severely injured in Philadelphia in the early morning hours of Valentine's Day. Authorities say the shooting occurred just after 4:30 a.m.

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Residents air concerns as South Jersey town discusses shutting down EMS services

BORDENTOWN, N.J. - Lots of emotion filled a meeting room in Burlington County on Monday as residents gathered to air their concerns about an issue that they say not only puts their safety at risk, but would also result in job losses. Dozens of people packed into the standing room only town meeting in Bordentown to voice their opinions about the township possibly outsourcing the city and township's EMS services. The township says they are looking to possibly hire an outside company to do the work, putting some people who have more than 20 years of experience out of their jobs. "I am one of the original EMT's before any of you guys were on the board, and I am going to lose my job, after 24 years.

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Caught on camera: Shot fired as Philadelphia corner store robbed by armed man

PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance footage captured the moment an armed suspect robbed a corner store at gunpoint in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section.Police say the man pulled out a gun and demanded money from a grocery store on the 6500 block of Wister Street over the weekend.Video showed the suspect dressed in a flannel suit with "Jordan" on the back as he stuck his gun through the store's window slot.MORE HEADLINES:The cashier told police that he shot the gun into the floor next to his foot.Police say the suspect then fled with an undisclosed amount of money.No injuries were reported.

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Bucks County man gets 15 to 30 years in shot that wounded Yardley police chief

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - A man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison in a 2021 shooting that wounded a suburban Philadelphia borough police chief.Colin Petroziello, 26, of Yardley pleaded no contest last fall in Bucks County Court to attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, aggravated assault and other charges. In a no contest plea, a defendant does not admit guilt but acknowledges that prosecutors have enough evidence for conviction.Chief Joseph Kelly III of the Yardley police department was hit in the hand and ear by a shotgun blast through the front door of a home in the Yardley Commons complex in August 2021.

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South Carolina man wins $150K Powerball prize, donates it all to charity

South Carolina man who was one number away from the Powerball jackpot donated his $150,000 lottery prize to charity, lottery officials said.The South Carolina Lottery said the Greenville man, who wants to remain anonymous, bought a quick pick ticket for the Jan. 16 Powerball drawing.

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Bradley Cooper voices Eagles' Super Bowl hype video: ‘We have an obsession around here’

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs through the tunnel prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylva PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles are helping fans get ready for Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs with another postseason hype video. Actor and Eagles fanatic Bradley Cooper provided the narration for the video that was released early Friday afternoon. "We have an obsession around here," Cooper begins. "To stay in the moment.

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New York man planning vacation to Sydney, Australia accidently books flight to Sidney, Montana

Kingsley Burnett, originally from Jamaica, shared photos and videos of his unexpected journey to the "Treasure State." "I saw the little plane with like nine passengers and wondered, "‘how is that going to get me to Australia?’" Burnett said.Burnett said he was planning on taking a cruise from Sydney harbor. "My story in a bottle ended with Carol Castellano at the American Airlines counter as she tried to send me to the correct place – unfortunately that turned out to be back to NYC after a night out in Billings.

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Philadelphia Eagles fans explode with excitement as they eagerly anticipate Super Bowl LVII

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Just hours to go before game time and Birds fans are exploding with excitement."It’s anticipation. You just can’t wait," said Valerie Burns."It’s so much fun. We’ve got so much green out here.

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Police: Man fatally shot in the head while sitting on front porch of Oxford Circle home

Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Oxford Circle on Wednesday night. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Oxford Circle on Wednesday night. Minutes after 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of Sylvester Street for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they say they found a 32-year-old man on the front porch suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced the victim dead on scene, according to police. Chief Inspector Scott Small says four spent shell casings were found next to the victim's body, alongside two handguns.

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Multiple people hurt after shootings at Michigan State University, police say

shootings Monday night at Michigan State University, police said.On Twitter, university police said there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a “short male with a mask” and still at large.“We are still receiving multiple calls of an active shooter on campus,” police said.Police said victims were being transported to a local hospital. Read more: 1 dead, officer critically injured in shooting at Memphis library Read next: Part of the Sun breaks free and forms a strange vortex, baffling scientists Authorities ordered students and staff to shelter in place after a report of shots fired around Berkey Hall, an academic building, on the East Lansing campus.In an alert sent shortly after 8:30 p.m., campus police reported a “shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus.” The alert advised students and staff to “Secure-in-Place immediately” and to monitor alert.msu.edu for information.By 10:15 p.m., police said Berkey, as well as nearby residence halls, were secured.Separately, police reported a shooting at IM East, a recreational center for students.Aedan Kelley, a junior who lives a half-mile (less than a kilometer) east of campus, said he locked his doors and covered his windows “just in case.” Sirens were constant, he said, and a helicopter hovered overhead.“It’s all very frightening,” Kelley said.

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15-minute cities: What are they and why some people are lashing out against them

“15-minute city.”As governments become increasingly focused on climate change and sustainability, many urban planners are looking for ways to help city dwellers become less dependent on cars. One way to do this, they say, is by keeping the essentials for daily life — entertainment, shopping, green space, work and school — close to home.The term “15-minute city” is not a new one.

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Michigan State graduate shares details of Monday night’s shooting

police reported a shooting Monday night shares what the scene is like for his loved ones. Speaking with Fox TV Stations, Jordan Robinson says received an alert from MSUPD about the shooting on his phone."I'm fearing right now. Nobody knows what's going on," Robinson said.Watch the full interview above to get more details.Police are investigating after shots were fired on the Michigan State University campus Monday night.According to MSU police, shots were fired near Berkey Hall, which is on the northern boundary of campus in East Lansing.

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