PORTLAND, Ore. - Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific Northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, the governor said Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from wildfire in state history.The blazes from the top of the state to the California border caused highway closures and smoky skies and had firefighters struggling to contain and douse flames fanned by 50 mph (80 kph) wind gusts.

Officials in some western Oregon communities gave residents “go now” orders to evacuate, meaning they had minutes to flee their homes.Fires were burning in a large swath of Washington state and Oregon that rarely experiences such intense wildfire activity because of the Pacific Northwest’s cool and wet climate..

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Philadelphia police identify 1 of 2 gunmen who fired at officers, $10K reward offered

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for one of the suspects they say opened fire on three plainclothes officers in the city's Cedarbrook neighborhood Friday night.Jeffione Thomas, 28, has been identified as the suspect who first opened fire on the officers after they approached him while he was riding a bike.Thomas is wanted for attempted murder, as well as firearms violations. The second gunman has yet to be identified.Police say Thomas was slowly riding a bike next to the officers near Sharpnack and Fayette Streets around 8 p.m.

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Brian Rice tears into 'stupid' Hamilton defending as he refuses to blame coronavirus disruption for Kilmarnock defeat

Brian Rice reckons it was daft defending rather than coronavirus disruption that cost his side at Rugby Park. The Hamilton boss refused to blame the chaos caused by a covid outbreak in midweek for slumping to defeat to 10 men Killie – despite losing four players to quarantine in the build up.

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Manitoba sees 18 new COVID-19 cases, one new infection at Gordon Bell High School

COVID-19 in the province as of Saturday morning.That brings the number of cases in Manitoba to 1,558. The areas affected are as follows:• three cases are in the Prairie Mountain Health region• two cases are in the Southern Health–Santé Sud• thirteen cases are in the Winnipeg health regionRight now there are 331 known active cases and 1,211 individuals have recovered from COVID-19.

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Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms

COVID-19 symptoms after possible exposure from other politicians.Pallister’s spokesperson confirmed the leader is on guard for the effects of the novel coronavirus after he met with Quebec Premier François Legault, who previously met with Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.O’Toole tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

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Wanted: Philadelphia police identify 1 of 2 gunmen who fired at plainclothes officers

Jeffione Thomas, 28, is wanted for opening fire on three plainclothes officers Friday night, leaving two of them injured. (Philadelphia Police Department PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have issued an arrest warrant for one of the suspects they say opened fire on three plainclothes officers in the city's Cedarbrook neighborhood Friday night.Jeffione Thomas, 28, has been identified as the suspect who first opened fire on the officers after they approached him while he was riding a bike.Thomas is wanted for attempted murder, as well as firearms violations.

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Trouble breaks out as hundreds attend Covid-19 'anti-vax' protest in London... a rally was told it is 'a hoax' and vaccine 'will make people sick'

Scuffles have broken out between demonstrators and police at a rally in Trafalgar Square organised by opponents of coronavirus lockdown measures.Metropolitan Police officers moved in on the protesters as they congregated near Nelson’s column on Saturday and warned those present to disperse or face arrest.The protesters formed human blockades opposite the officers to stop them from making arrests.Scuffles broke out between the two sides next to the National Gallery, before officers were pushed back by the loud crowd, who began cheering and chanting.The ‘Resist And Act For Freedom’ rally saw scores of people gather holding banners and chanting 'freedom'.Organisers sold t-shirts bearing 5G conspiracy theories and advocating the legalisation of

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Flowers, homemade signs by high court in Ginsburg tribute

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 19: A woman lights candles in front of the US Supreme Court in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Justice Ginsburg has died at age 87 after a battle with pancreatic c WASHINGTON - Mourners dropped off bouquets and gathered outside the Supreme Court early Saturday in quiet tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Video: 5 suspects sought in deadly shooting of 26-year-old in Chester

CHESTER, Pa. - Authorities in Delaware County are looking to identify and locate a group of suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred back on Sept. 14.Officers responded to a report of shots fired around 6 p.m.

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Moroccans protest Arab nations normalizing ties with Israel

RABAT – Despite a government ban on large gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, scores of demonstrators protested outside the Moroccan Parliament to denounce Arab countries agreeing o normalize ties with Israel.Israel on Tuesday signed historic diplomatic pacts with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in a U.S.-brokered deal.

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Large police scene in northeast Edmonton

There was a large police presence in northeast Edmonton Friday afternoon, and ASIRT said it had been directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting. Sarah Komadina reports live.

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Hundreds gather at Supreme Court to mourn Ginsburg's death

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people gathered Friday night outside the Supreme Court, singing in a candlelight vigil and weeping together as they mourned the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The large group of mourners packed the high court’s steps and the street across from the U.S.

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Emmy Award presenters will rock full hazmat gear to present winners at their homes amid COVID-19

COVID-19 has forced much of Hollywood into lockdown, putting productions on hold back in March.Awards shows have been some of the first events to carry on with new precautions in place, amid the global pandemic.And in another sign of the times, this weekend's 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will feature presenters in full hazmat gear, personally delivering awards to winners' homes Sunday night.

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COVID Alert app now available in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is now one of four provinces where people can access the free COVID Alert app. The government says it’s another tool to potentially slow the spread of the virus.

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Renewed fears of outbreaks in long-term care homes

COVID-19 hit Canada’s long-term care homes hard, with many becoming epicentres of deadly outbreaks. Mike Le Couteur explains what is and isn’t being done to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.

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The Latest: Hundreds gather at Supreme Court to mourn RBG

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (all times local):9:10 p.m.Hundreds of people have gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court to mourn the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Dozens in the crowd were lighting candles on Friday night and sat somberly on the high court’s steps.

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Hundreds of sea turtles cross beach for mass nesting in Costa Rica

OSTIONAL, Costa Rica - A beachgoer in Costa Rica happened upon an amazing sight: hundreds of sea turtles making their way onshore to lay their eggs.Jairo Quiros Rosales was at Ostional Beach on Sunday when scores of olive ridley sea turtles began crawling up on the sand.Rosales said the turtles synchronize their egg-laying, in what's called an "arridaba" or large-scale nesting.Related: St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male helpAccording to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, breeding colony populations of olive ridley sea turtles are considered endangered on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, while all others are listed as threatened.The turtles get their name for the olive color of their shells, and are one of the smallest of the sea

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West Orange High temporarily closes campus after positive COVID-19 cases

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools announced on Friday West Orange High School will move to virtual learning for two weeks for all students due to 10 positive coronavirus cases within the campus community.Two cases are still pending.A dashboard created by OCPS shows that nine students and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since students returned for in-person classes on Aug. 21.Earlier this week, OCPS canceled a football game between Evans High and West Orange High after five players, coaches or trainers for Evans tested positive.School officials said 922 face-to-face students and staff members will return to campus on Oct.

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Suspect charged in deadly Orange County traffic shootout

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Months after a shootout between two vehicles in Orange County left one man dead, a 30-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the case, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.On Friday, Tony Spratt was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of Jeremy Laron Sledge, 31, which took place on May 12 near Lee Road and Orange Blossom Trail.Spratt died the day after the shooting, according to deputies, and another victim in the same vehicle suffered injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.[TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]For months, details surrounding the shooting and the

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Lenape High School temporarily closed for in-person learning after 2 COVID-19 cases reported

MEDFORD TWP., N.J. - Lenape High School in Burlington County is temporarily closed after two people tested positive for COVID-19.Letters went out to parents during the second week of hybrid classes informing them that after a second case was discovered Thursday afternoon, the Burlington County Health Department advised the district to close Lenape high school and investigate further. District leaders say contract tracing is underway. On Friday, students reported to class remotely.Shawntel Lambing says the domino effect of such a contagious virus requires quick action...“I think it’s really something to be concerned about.

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Canadian airlines cancel hundreds of flights as hopes fade for spike in demand

the pandemic.“I was upset but understood that it wasn’t Air Transat’s fault, so we would wait until air travel resumed and rebook as soon as we could since refunds weren’t an option,” Farrell said.

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Brain-scanning backpack brings neuroscience into the real world

Rebekah TuchschererCall it neuroscience on the go. Scientists have developed a backpack that tracks and stimulates brain activity as people go about their daily lives.

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Salford coronavirus rate at an all-time high as it goes past 100 cases per 100,000

Salford has gone past 100 for the first time.According to the most up-to-date figures from Public Health England, there are 100.4 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people living in the borough, in the week ending September 15.It means Salford has the fourth highest rate in Greater Manchester and is more than three times the national average (30.9).In Greater Manchester, only Bury (105.2), Oldham (113.4) Bolton (189.9) have a higher infection rate.

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Student is 5th COVID-19 case at shuttered Pembroke, Ont. high school: health unit

coronavirus outbreak is now being linked to a fifth case of COVID-19, the first student to test positive in relation to the outbreak.The Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDDU) said Friday morning that a student has tested positive for the coronavirus in relation to the outbreak at Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Ont.There have now been five confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the school, with four staff members previously testing positive for the virus.

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Tameside Hospital discharged 12 people who had tested POSITIVE for Covid-19 into care homes

A DOZEN patients were discharged from Tameside Hospital into care homes after testing POSITIVE for coronavirus during the first wave of of the pandemic, it's been revealed.A Freedom of Information request to the Tameside Foundation Trust revealed that between March 1 and April 15 this year, 117 elderly people were sent back from the hospital into care homes.Of these, 40 people were tested for Covid-19 before being released.But 77 patients were allowed to return to care homes without being tested for the virus.And 12 patients who tested positive for coronavirus were also discharged back into care facilities.

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Why close pubs and restaurants when outbreaks are in homes?

Questions have been raised as to why restaurants and pubs that serve food might be closed to control outbreaks of Covid-19, when many outbreaks are in private households, and very few confirmed outbreaks have been linked to settings such as pubs and restaurants.

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Ian Brown shares anti-lockdown song ‘Little Seed Big Tree’ and hits out again over coronavirus

Ian Brown has doubled down yet again on his controversial comments about the coronavirus pandemic and shared an anti-lockdown song titled ‘Little Seed Big Tree’.The Stone Roses frontman recently faced criticism earlier this month when he posted a tweet which seemingly appeared to show his scepticism towards the coronavirus crisis and vaccinations.“NO LOCKDOWN NO TESTS NO TRACKS NO MASKS NO VAX,” he wrote on Twitter.He then defended his comments and hit back at his critics, saying: “To all of you asking about my medical qualifications I have the same as the computer seller bill gates ( biggest funder of the world health organisation).”NOBODY IS NO F*CKER TO TELL YOU TO WEAR A MASK— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) September 17, 2020Now, Brown has hit

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19 schools across Bolton have now had confirmed Covid cases as hundreds of pupils isolate

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Shocking revelations from leaked report on deadly COVID-19 outbreak in Langley long term care home

A leaked report says a breach in COVID-19 safety protocols led to an outbreak at Langley Lodge that killed 26 residents. Aaron McArthur reports.

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New shoebox-sized Covid-19 test aims to give 90-minute result in huge winter boost

A portable Covid-19 test, which aims to diagnose the disease in 90 minutes, could make a "huge difference" in hospitals ahead of the winter battle against the disease, say experts.

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Mayfield throws 2 TD passes, Browns hold off Burrow, Bengals

CLEVELAND – Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for two scores and 124 yards and the Cleveland Browns gave coach Kevin Stefanski his first NFL victory Thursday night by beating the Cincinnati Bengals 35-30 on the NFL's 100th birthday.Mayfield connected with Odell Beckham Jr. on a 43-yard scoring pass in the first half, and the Browns (1-1) rebounded from an atrocious performance last week in Baltimore, where they were roughed up 38-6 by the Ravens and looked mostly inept in Stefanski's debut.Things went much more smoothly against the Bengals (0-2) and No.

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COVID-19: Quebec warns that schools could close if regions becomes high risk

Quebecers must be careful in coming days as coronavirus cases rise, health minister says “In a red zone, we keep the precautions and rules of the orange zone, but it’s possible that public health asks the government to close the establishments,” Roberge said.The minister, however, added that public health would analyze the epidemiological situation of an area before asking the government to make that call.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]— with files from Global News’ Alessia Maratta

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High school football with fans in attendance kicks off in Central Florida

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday night, high school football kicked on in Central Florida, including schools in Orlando.At Boone High School, fans were in the stands during the football game. People were also required to wear face coverings.[TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]Greg Hatch said his son is a wide receiver for Dr.

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Rescuers reach people cut off by Hurricane Sally, hundreds of thousands still without power

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Rescuers on the Gulf Coast used boats and high-water vehicles Thursday to reach people cut off by floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, even as a second round of flooding took shape along rivers and creeks swollen by the storm’s heavy rains.Across southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, homeowners and businesses began cleaning up, and officials inspected bridges and highways for safety, a day after Sally rolled through with 105 mph (165 kph) winds, a surge of seawater and 1 to 2 1/2 feet (0.3 to 0.8 meters) of rain in many places before it began to break up.Sally's remnants were expected to move into the Atlantic within 24 hours.

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Browns tackle Conklin not starting against Bengals

CLEVELAND – Backup right tackle Chris Hubbard will start over injured Jack Conklin for the Cleveland Browns when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.Conklin, who was the Browns' biggest signing in free agency this winter, injured his ankle and a finger in last week's season-opening, 38-6 loss at Baltimore. He's active to face the Bengals, but the Browns announced before the game that Chris Hubbard is starting.Hubbard started 13 games for the Browns last season.Also, the Browns will be without defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie linebacker Jacob Phillips.Vernon, who was slowed by injuries last season, was limited in practice this week with an abdominal issue and was listed as questionable for the game.

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COVID-19 delays certification for hundreds of physiotherapy graduates

COVID-19.Roughly 575 students have been waiting since June to take the ‘hands-on’ component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE), but still don’t have an exact date.In March, the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) made the decision to postpone the exams scheduled for May, June, and July to November.Exams are going ahead in November, but last week, word came that some graduates may have to wait longer.

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Nurse who avoided screening, transmitted COVID-19 ‘no longer employed’ at B.C. care home with deadly outbreak

COVID-19 in a B.C. long-term care home where 26 people died of the disease is “no longer employed” at the facility, health officials say.The Fraser Health Authority held a news conference on Thursday in response to a post-outbreak internal report, prepared by Langley Lodge, that had been leaked to Glacier Media.The outbreak was reported on April 29 and declared to be over July 3.

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Despite growing COVID-19 case numbers, health researchers not alarmed by high school outbreaks

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb at Alberta high schools, health researchers say it’s important for people to look at more than just the numbers.

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Ontario Hockey League announces more key dates, training camps to start Nov. 15

Ontario Hockey League has announced some key dates as it looks to return to play before the end of 2020.The league is still aiming at a Dec. 1 start date and is now saying training camps will start Nov.

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Rapid coronavirus test result numbers released for Orange County high school football players

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The results are in for the first round of rapid coronavirus testing for Orange County Public Schools football players, coaches and trainers.Of the 1,403 tests administered this week, five were positive, according to the district.

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Coronavirus: TDSB high schools reopen

It’s the first day back for Toronto District School Board high school students. Elsewhere in Ontario, an Ottawa-area high school has shut down due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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High ratings, more COVID tests tied to fewer nursing home outbreaks

Three studies on COVID-19 prevention in nursing homes published today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggest that regular testing of residents and staff to identify asymptomatic infections may help contain outbreaks and that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings could serve as a proxy for coronavirus outbreak risk.

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'Body clock' rhythms, not sleep, control brain waste disposal

glymphatic system because nerve cells called glial cells manage its operation, which fulfills a similar role for the brain that the lymphatic system does for the rest of the body.The following year, the same team found that the glymphatic system is most active during sleep.In their latest experiments, the researchers reveal that it is the body’s circadian rhythms, the “master clock” regulating the sleep-wake cycle of roughly 24 hours, that governs this system.“These findings show that glymphatic system function is not solely based on sleep or wakefulness, but by the daily rhythms dictated by our biological clock,” says neuroscientist Dr.

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Montreal-area high school forced to shut down to stem COVID-19 outbreak

Fifteen students and staff members at Herzliah High School in Montreal have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the school to suspend in-person learning for at least two weeks. As Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports, classes have moved online as school and public health officials attempt to control the spread of the virus.

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‘SCAM ALERT:’ Altamonte Springs police warn of callers pretending to be officers

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Altamonte Springs police are warning residents about what their department is calling a scam that involves a caller pretending to be one of their officers, according to a news release.Police said Thursday that the agency has received multiple reports of people being contacted by someone who claims to be an Altamonte Springs officer notifying the recipient of the call about a missed court date or summons, saying they now owe money and have to complete a payment to be let off the hook.“The scammers claim the person missed a court date or summons and requests payment in the form of cash or gift cards,” officers said in the release.Altamonte Springs police said their officers don’t call asking for money and that if

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NFL's Odell Beckham Jr Says COVID-19 Quarantine Was 'Best Thing That Ever Happened' to Him

Odell Beckham Jr, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, said something surprising about his Coronavirus quarantine.

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Peru high court rejects request to halt impeachment hearing

LIMA – A high Peruvian court rejected a request by President Martín Vizcarra Thursday to halt impeachment proceedings being pushed by opposition lawmakers who contend he tried to cover up ties with a controversial ally.The Constitutional Tribunal shot down Vizcarra’s demand in a 5-2 vote but also agreed to advance his request for clarification on what is “moral incapacity,” the accusation detractors are using to try and thwart him from office.Tribunal President Marianella Ledesma said magistrates agreed to let the impeachment proceeding advance because recent events indicate the removal attempt is unlikely to actually result in Vizcarra’s ouster.

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