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PHILADELPHIA - The weekend began in a violent manner as 15 people were shot, two fatally, and three others were stabbed.The bloodshed began Friday night as investigators say a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Philadelphia’s Fairhill section around 9:30 p.m.At about 10 p.m., a 55-year-old man was the victim of a stabbing on the 500 block of South 17th Street, in Southwest Philadelphia. He was listed as stable.At about the same time, in Kensington, a shootout critically injured a 31-year-old man, and wounded a 21-year-old man.About an hour later, in Frankford, a 48-year-old man was wounded after he was shot in the arm.In Overbrook, a 30-year-old was critically wounded after he was stabbed in the chest a little before midnight.Early Saturday morning, police were called to Einstein Medical Center where a 23-year-old man was brought with gunshot wounds to his knee, ankle and both legs.

CENTER CITY - A 64-year-old man is dead after he was shot at the Center City underground 19th and Market Streets SEPTA platform.Officials said the shooting happened on the eastbound platform Saturday afternoon, around 2:15.The man was reportedly shot in the head, shoulder, hand and back.MORE HEADLINES:Officials said, after viewing surveillance video, it appeared the victim and the shooter were involved in a fight and the victim reportedly punched the shooter.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a triple shooting in North Philadelphia that left one of the victims in critical condition.According to authorities, the shooting happened Saturday evening, around 6 p.m., on the 2500 block of North 17th Street.22nd District officers found a 56-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her leg. A 27-year-old man was shot six times in his legs.

KENSINGTON - A double shooting in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has critically wounded a 22-year-old man, while a 23-year-old man is hospitalized.Officials say the two men were shot on the 800 block of East Tioga Street Saturday afternoon, about 1:30.Responding officers found the 22-year-old man shot multiple times in the back and neck. Medics rushed him to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in extremely critical condition.MORE HEADLINES:The 23-year-old man was shot five times in the leg.

The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96 will be held at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

EMOTIONAL Kerry Katona broke down in tears telling fans that she couldn't stop shaking. The singer, 42, explained that had a powerful form of hypnotherapy saying: "I feel like I've just been rebooted, like I've just been reborn." She added: "I've got in touch with little Kerry, who's been through s***." Kerry said she's been left "triggered" after writing her blockbuster book, which comes out next month, and contacted therapist Marcus Matthews. The tearful star explained: "I have been struggling with my mental health and anxiety and fear.

OVERBROOK - A 30-year-old man is in critical condition after he was stabbed in the chest in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood.Late Friday night, just after 11:30, police were called to the 1500 block of North 52nd Street on the report of a person stabbed, according to authorities.When police arrived, they found a 30-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest.Medics rushed the man to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.Police say an investigation is active with Southwest Detectives.

Chris Kamara’s health battle has been so tough it made him want to quit TV.The presenter, 64, was heartbroken when he was diagnosed with speech apraxia. It was so severe he was left struggling to speak and was left convinced his career as a TV commentator was over for good.In an emotional interview, he told the Daily Star Sunday: “Ten months ago, I could hardly talk. The words hardly came out.

READ MORE: Simon Jordan blasts co-pundit Trevor Sinclair for 'deeply inappropriate' Queen tweetThe 49-year-old has now posted a selfie accompanied with a mental health awareness, with talkSPORT confirming on Friday that the pundit would be dropped by the station while he was investigated. The most recent tweet posted today said: "It’s not how many times you get knocked down, it’s finding the strength to get back up and go again.

KENSINGTON - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that injured two men, one of them critically, in Kensington.24th District officers were investigating a crime scene on the 100 block of Clearfield, Friday night, about 10 p.m., when they heard gunshots nearby. Additionally, numerous 911 calls came in about the same time for reported gunshots.Officers found two men injured when they got to the intersection of Bellmore Street and Frankford Avenue.A 21-year-old man and a 31-year-old man were both taken to Temple University Hospital, where the 21-year-old is listed as stable and the 31-year-old man is extremely critical condition.

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 34-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head inside of a vehicle in West Philadelphia.Officials say the shooting happened on Lansdowne Avenue and North 75th Street early Saturday morning, around 1 a.m.Responding officers found the man inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head.He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center and listed in critical condition.Police are investigating the shooting, but no arrests have been made.

He said he intends to be “one of the people” who beat apraxia.Chris continued to The Daily Mail: “It has been crazy, unbelievable, lovely, and I thank the public for that and all of my friends and colleagues.

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured full support to Nagaland in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of the northeastern state Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has assured full support to Nagaland in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of the northeastern state. Mandaviya held a meeting with the health minister of Nagaland S Pangnyu Phom on Friday in New Delhi.

The country’s active caseload declined to 48,850, with total reported cases, since the onset of the pandemic at more than 4.44 crore New Delhi: India logged 5,554 new covid-19 cases and 18 deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said in an update on Saturday. The country’s active caseload declined to 48,850, with total reported cases, since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020, at more than 4.44 crore.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man is dead after he arrived at a Philadelphia hospital suffering from a lethal gunshot wound on Friday night. Investigators say the deadly shooting happened on the 3100 block of Front Street around 9:30 p.m. Inspector D.F.

A motorcycle driver is dead and a female in a minivan lost an arm in an accident on Bridge and Tacony Streets in Bridesburg. BRIDESBURG - A 59-year-old man is dead after he was involved in an accident while traveling on a motorcycle in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood.Crews were called to Bridge and Tacony Streets Friday night, about 6:30, on the report of an accident.According to officials, the 59-year-old victim was riding a motorcycle north on Tacony Street.

MAGNOLIA, Del. - A 27-year-old Kent County, Delaware man is in custody and charged with murder in the death of a 3-month-old baby.Delaware State Police officials said Magnolia resident, Keith Rawding, was arrested Thursday.Troopers were called to a home in Meadowbrook Acres Sunday morning, about 8 a.m., on the report of a death of an infant.MORE HEADLINES:The baby was found dead in his crib earlier Sunday morning.According to authorities, troopers determined the baby’s death was a homicide and the father, identified as Rawding, had caused the baby’s death on September 3rd.Rawding was arrested and charged with Murder by Abuse, or Neglect in the First Degree.

ELK MILLS, Md. - Two adults and three children were found shot to death Friday at a Maryland house after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting, authorities said.Cecil County Sheriff Scott Adams said a man, a woman and three children — in the 5th, 7th and 8th grade — were found Friday morning in a large two-story home in Elk Mills. Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims, but said there is no ongoing threat to the public.The shooting occurred on a cul-de-sac in an area of residential streets interspersed with wooded areas about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northeast of Baltimore and a few miles west of the Delaware state line."It’s a horrific day, and I know everybody’s prayers are appreciated. ...

COVID vaccine boosters or third doses after an initial two-dose series are well tolerated in pregnant and lactating women, according to a large cohort study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.A team at the University of Washington conducted a US-based online

ELK MILLS, Md. - Maryland authorities say three children and two adults were identified as those found dead of gunshot wounds at northeast Maryland home on Friday.The Cecil County Sheriff’s office said the children were in the 5th through 8th grades.The five were found in the home after a man called 911 from the home to report a shooting. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.The shooting occurred in a residential neighborhood interspersed with wooded areas about 60 miles (97 km) northeast of BaltimoreTHIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE.

PHILADELPHIA - Special elections will be held to fill vacancies on the Philadelphia City Council after the resignations of several city councilors. Council President Darrell L. Clarke issued Wrists for Special Elections Friday to fill vacancies in the Seventh and Ninth District seats on the Philadelphia City Council. The special elections will be held on Election Day on November 8th, 2022. The Seventh District, formerly overseen by Councilmember Maria D.

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting of a man in Overbrook.Officials said the shooting happened Thursday night, just before 9 p.m., on the 6200 block of Lebanon Avenue in Philadelphia’s Overbrook neighborhood.19th District officers responded and found the man, believed to be in his 30s, in the street, with multiple gunshot wounds to his head.

GEORGETOWN, Del. - A man is in critical condition after he was attacked with a baseball bat at a Royal Farms in Georgetown, Delaware State Police say. Authorities say the incident occurred on Wednesday around 9:53 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - A group of local runners went out on an early morning run in honor of Eliza Fletcher, the woman who was kidnaped in Memphis while out on a morning jog and later found dead. RELATED: Eliza Fletcher abduction: Body found near area of crime scene investigationThe runners gathered at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a popular end location for runs and races, at 4:30 a.m., the same time Fletcher went out for her run one week ago. Authorities say the 34-year-old school teacher was jogging when a man approached her and forced her into an SUV. Her body was found and identified days later and Cleotha Abston, 38, was arrested. According to officials, he was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping. The local runners hosted the run in an effort to support Fletcher and the run organizer Bennet Brookstein, who was attacked while out on a jog in Philadelphia on Christmas Day in 2021. FOX 29's Eddie Kadhim has the latest details on the assault of a runner on MLK Drive."It just hit me hard.

Charles III's red and swollen fingers.Dr Gareth Nye has spoken out on Charles's hands following the death of the monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth II.Images of the new ruler's hands have been circulating online since the Queen passed away yesterday (Thursday, September 8), aged 96 at her residence in Balmoral.READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Archie and Lilibet are now prince and princessThe Queen's advanced age when she passed meant that her son and heir Charles was far from a young man when he ascended to the throne aged 73.Taking to Twitter, user @Anaiishhh1said: "Have y’all ever seen Charles’s fingers".Meanwhile, @leahgaraas added: "A reminder that these are King Charles III’s fingers". Adding authority to the debate, Dr Gareth Nye, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, has spoken to the Daily Star to offer some expert advice on what the King's swollen fingers could really say about his health.

OAKLAND, Calif. - A formerly incarcerated woman at the federal prison in Dublin on Thursday sued a correctional officer and the warden in the first civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault and battery in at least a quarter-century. The plaintiff, identified as M.R. in Northern California U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - One man is dead and a teenager was injured after a double shooting in Kensington on Thursday night. According to police, the shooting occurred on the 3100 block of Potter Street around 10:46 p.m.Authorities say an unidentified man was shot once in the head and transported to Temple Hospital, where he was initially put in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead at 12:06 a.m., according to officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA 17-year-old was also injured in the shooting and sustained a gunshot wound to his right ear, police say. Authorities say he was transported to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition. 

Sharon Osbourne gazed adoringly at her husband with tears in her eyes as he took to the stage at a recent football match. The emotional look comes after Ozzy underwent “life-altering surgery” in June and it is also the 73-year-old’s first performance in the US in four years. Ozzy played two songs during the halftime show of the game between the Los Angeles Rams and New York’s Buffalo Bills, rock classic Crazy Train and his new song Patient Number 9.

LONDON - Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived.Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sathosa, the largest state-owned retail chain, has decided to drop the prices of multiple essentials with effect from Friday (9).The new prices are as follows:Imported White Kekulu Rice (1kg): Rs 185/- (Reduced by Rs. 10/-)Imported White Nadu Rice (1kg): Rs. 194/- (Reduced by Rs.

Dumfriesshire mental health campaigner Frank Ritchie is warning of a potential rise in suicides this winter brought on by the cost of living crisis.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police had opened fire at a three-wheeler that defied orders to stop in Tissamaharama on Thursday (8) night.Sri Lanka Police said that the Special Motorcycle Division deployed to crack down on organized crime had ordered the three-wheeler to stop at around 9 PM, however, as it continued to move without stopping officers opened fire.A 17-year-old boy who was in the three-wheeler was injured in the shoulder and was rushed to the Tissamaharama Hospital for treatment.The man who drove the three-wheeler without stopping was arrested by Police.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health says that 50% of the country's population suffers from vitamin D deficiency.Health experts point out that this affects many health factors including the skeletal system of the human body.The Health Experts further said that the easiest way for the body to get vitamin D is to expose the skin to sunlight during the morning.– What is vitamin D deficiency?Vitamin D deficiency means that you are not getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy.– Why do I need vitamin D and how do I get it?Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Calcium is one of the main building blocks of bone. Vitamin D also has a role in your nervous, muscle, and immune systems.You can get vitamin D in three ways: through your skin, from your diet, and from supplements.

LOONA member Yves was absent from the recent Amsterdam stop of the group’s ‘LOONATHEWORLD’ world tour.According to a statement issued by concert organisers MyMusicTaste yesterday (September 8), Yves did not participate in the group’s Amsterdam show and its subsequent meet and greet, which took place at ​​AFAS Live, after reporting symptoms of a fever.“Once again, we thank the fans who have long waited to see LOONA in Amsterdam, and we ask for your kind understanding,” MyMusicTaste wrote in its statement.<IMPORTANT NOTICE

King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation.After an apprenticeship that began as a child, Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy.

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man drown at a New Jersey beach when police say he was swept out to sea by strong currents Thursday afternoon. Shawn Reilly, 56, was swimming at an Ocean City beach with his 21-year-old son when police say rough surf caused him to struggle in the water. According to investigators, Reilly's son tried to help his father and was also taken by the strong currents.Three lifeguards entered the water and brought both men to shore where they immediately started CPR on Reilly. First responders from the Ocean City Fire Department/EMS took over CPR and rushed Reilly to Shore Medical Center where he died. 

UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP. Pa. - Another victim has come forward weeks after learning a Delaware County former referee is accused of sexually abusing a child, as the Drexel Hill man appeared in court Thursday.William "Bill" Brown turned his face away from the camera as he arrived shackled at District Court.

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II is to be kept "under medical supervision" after doctors became concerned for her health on Thursday. Buckingham Palace officials issued a statement on Thursday confirming the 96-year-old, who is at her Balmoral residence in Scotland, is suffering from health problems requiring her doctors' intervention.

Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in which a man was shot in the eye and killed in North Philadelphia.Officials said the shooting happened Wednesday evening, around 8:30, on the 2800 block of North Orkney Street.25th District officers arrived on the scene to find a man shot in the eye.MORE HEADLINES:Police rushed the man to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.There were few other details regarding the victim.

LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died at the age of 96.The Royal Palace announced the queen’s death on Thursday. She had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, after doctors became "concerned" for her health. Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla, and sister, Princess Anne, traveled earlier on Thursday to Balmoral.

Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement.Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom since 1952 and is the country’s longest-serving monarch. Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the garden house on the Sandringham Estate has just been listed on Airbnb.Located in the Norfolk Coast Area of England, the country retreat has been traditionally used by the queen and the rest of the royal family during Christmas and the New Year.The castle is also where Queen Elizabeth gives her annual Christmas broadcast speech.According to the estate’s official website, the royal family has owned the property since 1862, when it was purchased as a gift for Prince Albert for his 21st birthday.It is also where the queen’s father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, both died.The garden house on the estate, listed by United Kingdom boutique holiday cottage agency Norfolk Hideaways, is comprised of four bedrooms and two bathrooms and was the former home of the queen’s head gardener.“This charming Norfolk hideaway, owned by HM The Queen, nestled within the heart of her much-loved Sandringham Estate country retreat and the closest estate property to Sandringham House itself, is all about an appreciation of the great outdoors and the beautiful gardens it sits within,” the Airbnb listing states. Built with brick, the house offers accommodation for up to eight guests over two floors.“Guests are able to enjoy a stroll around the Country Park, with over 200 hectares (494 acres) to enjoy in all,” the listing adds.And, of course, as a nod to the queen’s love of dogs, the listing notes: “furry friends welcome.”But to book a stay here, you must act fast.

Buckingham Palace released a statement that The Queen has been placed under “medical supervision” at Balmoral today. Following this announcement well-wishes and prayers have been shared by a number of public figures, including broadcaster Piers Morgan and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Peter Andre.

ITV has followed the BBC and cancelled all its scheduled programme amid concerns for the Queen's health. Following Tipping Point, which aired between 4pm and 5pm on Thursday (September 8), the broadcaster reverted to news coverage.

Dan Walker has paid tribute to Her Majesty, The Queen. The former BBC Breakfast presenter took to twitter to show his admiration for the 96-year-old monarch as Buckingham Palace announced Her Majesty remains under “medical supervision”.

Meghan Markle is reportedly not travelling to Scotland with Prince Harry to be at the Queen's bedside after her health scare.Reports suggested that she and Harry were rushing to the Monarch's side, like the rest of the Royal's, however that doesn't appear to be the case. And the BBC’s royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell said that it may be because the Duchess, who sensationally left the Royal Family, wouldn't have been welcomed by the rest of the Firm.READ MORE: Queen's doctors 'concerned for her health' as monarch 'remains under medical supervision'At around 3pm a private jet was snapped leaving RAF Northolt in Greater London, believed to be occupied by unspecified members of the Royal Family who were rushing to be by the Monarch's side.Prince William climbed out of the jet first, followed by Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex.The BBC reported that Prince Harry would be making the trip to the Queen's Scottish bolthole without his wife.It is understood Meghan will remain in London, but will not attend the WellChild awards, an event that the duo were slated to attend today.

BBC for their coverage surrounding Her Majesty, The Queen’s Health.The broadcasting corporation has come under fire from viewers online after they tuned in to watch the latest news and updates on the status of the 96-year-old Monarch.Earlier today Buckingham Palace released a rare statement, where they revealed Doctors were “concerned for Her Majesty’s health” as members of the Royal Family are rushing to Balmoral to be by Her Majesty's side. READ MORE: Buckingham Palace statement in full as Queen is 'placed under medical supervision'The statement read: “Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.”The Palace added: “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.Whilst viewers flocked to social media in their droves to slam the news channel’s coverage of the developing story after royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell took to the studio to report, speculate and give his insight.One viewer wrote: “@BBCNews how have you left Nicholas Witchel unchallenged after saying HM probably has gout, live on tv.

Prince Harry traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by Queen Elizabeth II's side as doctors express concern for the 96-year-old British monarch's health. Though it was originally reported that he was joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, for the trip to Scotland, ET has now learned that the Duchess of Sussex stayed behind in London. Royal reporters have noted that Meghan will not attend the previously planned WellChild Awards.Other members of the royal family are also making the trip to Scotland, including Harry's older brother, Prince William, and his father, Prince Charles.