Homeowner who shot alleged burglar in self defense won't face charges

COVID-19-related bylaws on the same day Ontario eased more pandemic safety measures.At a special meeting on Monday, a two-year face covering and physical distancing rule was nixed “in alignment” with the Ford government’s “Living with and Managing COVID-19” plan released earlier this month.Councillors voted 14-0 to end a physical distancing rule, but the vote to close masking bylaws was not as decisive. Ontario COVID-19 mask mandate lifts for most settings Ward 1’s (Chedoke-Cootes) Maureen Wilson and Ward 3’s (Hamilton Centre) Nrinder Nann voted against the action, suggesting dismissal of face masks would not benefit the city’s most vulnerable residents.“But I can’t support repealing this right now.

29 Jan 1999: Lorenzen Wright #55 of the Los Angeles Clippers looks down during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers defeated the Clippers 107-76. Mandatory Credit: Todd Warshaw /Allspor MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown of Memphis.The 12-person jury deliberated for about two hours before it found Billy Ray Turner guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy in the death of Wright, a 6-foot, 11-inch center who played 13 seasons in the NBA before he retired after the 2008-2009 season.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 22: Zach Pascal #14 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Zach Pascal to a one-year contract on Monday.Pascal had 38 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns last season for Indianapolis.

PHILADELPHIA - Branden T. Sisca, one of two Pennsylvania State Troopers killed along with a civilian in a crash on I-95, was remembered Monday not only for his companionship but for a devotion to a career in public service. "It’s very hard to get your head around, these men and women they go to work every day to protect him to serve the community for the benefit of all of us," Beth Ann Bittner-Mazza, a family friend told FOX 29. Sisca, 29, and fellow trooper Matin F.

Authorities have charged a man with kidnapping for allegedly abducting a two-year-old boy in rural Pope County. POPE COUNTY (FOX 9) - The man who authorities say kidnapped a 2-year-old boy in rural Pope County last week, triggering an AMBER Alert, allegedly used a window to abduct the child from the room the boy shared with his mother while she was out working and other members of the family were sleeping, according to a criminal complaint filed in district court today.The Pope County Attorney's Office has charged Victor Ramirez, aka Benigno Alvarrez, with kidnapping the boy from a home in the small town of Westport, Minnesota, on Thursday, March 17.

A subvariant of the Omicron variant, BA.2, is poised to cause an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the United States in the coming weeks, warned chief White House medical adviser and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci, MD, yesterday on ABC News.

A Cruise vehicle in San Francisco, California, U.S. Cruise LLC, a self-driving car startup is offering free rides to non-employees in San Francisco.

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police across the country are warning parents about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as they see a rise in incidents involving the gel pellets and toy guns. In Pennsylvania, four teenagers are in trouble after firing a gel pellet gun at a group of students outside of a middle school. RELATED: Police warn some social media 'challenges' can lead to hackers gaining personal informationLaw Enforcement in Florida is also warning residents about the challenge after a Volusia County woman was struck in the arm walking with her child and three people were hit by pellets in Deltona. Police are warning parents and schools about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge.  According to police, the Orbeez Challenge is a viral social media trend that encourages people to shoot Orbeez water beads and gel pellets from air guns. Packs of the popular children's toy can come with up to 500 Orbeez and 1500 Orbeez seeds, according to the manufacturer. The gel beads are typically created with water, but many conducting the challenge have begun freezing the beads to intensify their effects. Chris Flanagan, the Superintendent of Police in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, said the challenge is concerning because the toy guns being used are often altered to look like real weapons. When the challenge was done outside of Radnor Middle School, students and staff began running and the school restricted activity in the area, according to Flanagan. "These challenges seem like they are funny," he says.

COVID-19 public health restrictions. As of March 21, only Quebec, P.E.I., the Northwest Territories and Nunavut still have mask mandates in place, though there are plans for those policies to expire soon.By the end of April, it’s possible that no Canadian province or territory will have a mask mandate in effect, leaving public-facing workers with concerns about their workplaces.For those who regularly interact with the public, the uncertainty of each unmasked interaction comes with an understandable fear.

omicron surge much better than other countries. Today also, 15-17 lakh cases are being reported globally but India is reporting around 3000 daily cases."

Deon Hudson, 25, is facing charges connected to illegal straw purchases of several firearms.  (Bucks County District Attorneys Office)PHILADELPHIA - Detectives from multiple agencies have announced the arrest of a Philadelphia man accused of illegally purchasing guns from various firearm stores in Pennsylvania. The investigation was a joint operation involving the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to authorities, 25-year-old Deon Lamont Hudson of Philadelphia was arrested on Friday. He was charged with 39 counts of unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm and conspiracy to commit the unlawful sale or transfer of a firearm, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced.Investigators say Hudson purchased 16 firearms at 8 different gun stores across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Delaware counties between August 2020 and November 2021. According to authorities, he would then illegally transfer the purchased guns to others who cannot legally purchase firearms. Two of the guns were recovered on teenagers within 50 days of their purchase date, according to police. RELATED: Ghost guns are a growing concern in Philadelphia as gun violence rises, AG saysAdditionally, one of the guns was linked to two shooting incidents in Philadelphia, authorities say. Investigators were able to develop their case against Hudson after data showed multiple purchases of the same make, model and caliber of gun within days and weeks of each other, police say. "By using data and intelligence facilitated by our Track & Trace program, this joint investigation linked two of the guns straw purchased by the

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FILE-Contestants pose for a photo in the Showcase Showdown at CBS "The Price Is Right" 50th Season Celebration in 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - "The Price is Right" is hitting the road for a nationwide tour for fans to see the popular game show in a city near them. The "Come on Down Tour" is separate from the TV show and live stage show and starts Friday at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles with stops in various cities, including Dallas, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, and St.

Chinese state-run TV shows footage of firefighters boarding a bus and rushing to the scene where a Boeing 737-800 crashed in the southern province of Guangxi with 132 people on board. There was no immediate word on the number of dead or injured.

A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, officials said.

Brandon Norman, 29, was arrested and charged after allegedly attacking a man who he was involved in a minor crash with. NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police have arrested a man accused of attacking a driver and threatening the car's passengers in New Castle, Delaware, on Sunday night, according to Delaware State Police. Authorities say 29-year-old Brandon Norman of Bear, Delaware, was charged with possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, second-degree assault, aggravated menacing, terroristic threats, endangering the welfare of a child and numerous traffic violations. According to police, troopers responded to the intersection of Springfield Boulevard at 5:26 p.m.

WASHINGTON - Historic confirmation hearings begin on Monday for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. Jackson, a 51-year-old who has served as a federal judge for the past nine years, will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee, beginning at 11 a.m.

Altajier Kyell Robinson (Northampton County District Attorney's Office)  EASTON, Pa. - Authorities in Northampton County have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the shooting deaths of two teens on Monday, March 14. The Northampton County District Attorney says Altajier Kyell Robinson turned himself in on Sunday afternoon. He was wanted in connection with the deaths of 17-year-old D’Andre Snipes and 18-year-old Kavan Figueroa. Around 4 p.m. Monday, officers from the Easton Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Washington Street for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and found Snipes and Figueroa in the front seat of a white BMW SUV suffering from gunshot wounds.

BEIJING - A Chinese airliner with 133 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, state media has reported.Broadcaster CCTV said the accident involved a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 and occurred near the city of Wuzhou in Teng county.It said rescuers had been dispatched and there was no immediate confirmation of numbers of dead and injured.Shanghai-based China Eastern is one of China’s top three airlines, operating scores of domestic and international routes serving 248 destinations.The flight that crashed appeared to be Flight No. MU5735 from Kunming to Guangzhou, according to data from flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are searching for three teenage suspects an attempted robbery and double shooting in South Philadelphia Sunday morning. The incident occurred in an alleyway behind several homes on the 2700 block of South Randolph Street around 3 a.m. Sunday. Police say three men in their 20s were walking in the alley when they were approached by three teenage boys who were demanding money. A brief struggle ensued and one of the suspects fired multiple shots, striking two of the older male victims.

Sky Sports broadcaster Chris Kamara, has given a health update after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition.The news comes after viewers raised concern for his welfare on Saturday when they noticed the football favourite was slurring his words. Chris, 64, was covering Shrewsbury Town's League One trip to Rotherham on Saturday afternoon when he first sparked fears amongst Sky viewers.His slurred speech caused many fans to tweet and ask him if he was okay. The much-loved broadcaster and former pro midfielder subsequently took to Twitter to tell his 1.8 million followers that he was suffering from a new health condition that impedes his ability to talk.He wrote: “Just wanted to let a few of you know who tweeted me today that I am ok ish. “Alongside my Thyroid problem I have developed Apraxia of Speech and have been working to get my speech back to normal. “Some days it can be a little slow and some days it’s normal. Hopefully I can beat this!”Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with those afflicted finding it difficult to communicate their words clearly. The former Middlesbrough footballer was inundated with support in the comments section from followers and friends alike.  Dan Walker, 45, tweeted out in view of his 752,500 followers: “Stay strong Kammy.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 14: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on March 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 114-1 PHILADELPHIA - Bones Hyland received a special gift from the Delaware firefighters and first responders who saved his life from a house fire in 2018 — a custom Wilmington Fire Department jacket — and Hyland took it and jumped with a wide smile into the stands to share the moment with some of his friends and family.How many of Hyland's fans made the 30-mile trip north? He said maybe 600 or 700, and they could be heard cheering among the 21,000 mostly 76ers fans that packed the place Monday night."I'm the kind of kid who wants to show the next kid in the city that you can be in this position," he said.

PHILADELPHIA - Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were among three people killed in a crash along I-95 in Philadelphia early Monday morning, officials have confirmed to FOX 29.The crash happened around 1 a.m. in the sorthbound lanes near the Broad Street exit.Authorities say two Pennsylvania State Troopers and a civilian were both killed in the crash.

China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby, a top U.S. military commander said Sunday.U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The All Ceylon Mask Manufacturers Association stated that the price of face masks will be increased by 30%.The president of the Association, Vidura Algama said that the price increase will be effective from Monday (21).

Omicron virus, accounts for 30% of infections in the US. Whereas hospitalizations and deaths continue to decline. BA.2 is about 50% more transmissible than the original strain of omicron, but it doesn’t cause more severe illness or evade immunity from vaccinations or an earlier infection, Fauci said.

The majority of covid restrictions have been lifted in Scotland today, nearly two years since some of them were first introduced.

Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Navy is rushing to field its first, with installation on a warship starting as soon as late next year.The United States is in a race with Russia and China to develop these weapons, which travel at speeds akin to ballistic missiles but are difficult to shoot down because of their maneuverability.The Russian military says it already deployed hypersonic missiles, claiming on both Saturday and Sunday to have deployed them against targets in Ukraine marking the weapon’s first use in combat.

After being wrongfully imprisioned for 23 years, Lamonte McIntyre, of Kansas City, Mo., was released from Lansing Prison after having been convicted in a double-homicide. Jim McCloskey, of Centurion Ministries, presented McIntyre with the t-shirt on KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas man who served 23 years in prison for a double murder he did not commit is seeking $93 million in damages from the county where he was convicted and a former detective he says framed him.Lamonte McIntyre, 45, and his mother allege in a lawsuit filed in 2018 that the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, is responsible for the actions of former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski and other officers involved in his prosecution.A federal judge on Thursday set a Nov.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are looking into two separate double shootings that sent four men to the hospital. According to police, the first shooting happened at 10:08 p.m. on Saturday in the area of K and Tioga Streets. Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting on Tioga Street that sent 2 men to the hospital.  Police say officers with the 24th district found a 20-year-old man who was shot in the hand.

DUMAS, Ark. (AP) - At least one person was killed and 24 others wounded, including children, in a shooting outside a car show in southeast Arkansas, police said.Arkansas State Police said in a news release Sunday that one person was in custody and authorities were searching for others who may have fired into the crowd Saturday evening.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A former Apple employee has been charged with defrauding the tech giant out of more than $10 million by taking kickbacks, stealing equipment and laundering money, federal prosecutors said.Dhirendra Prasad, 52, worked for 10 years as a buyer in Apple's Global Service Supply Chain department.

Covid-19 pandemic was a long way off, citing a rise in cases in its latest weekly data.

Covid-19 cases, India has been warned to keep the guards up. Just as China battles with a rise in daily cases driven by the highly infectious 'stealth Omicron variant'. Additionally, the World Health Organization has sent out a warning this week, with several nations across the world witnessing a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases yet again.

This illustration depicts the result of a collision between two large asteroid-sized bodies: a massive debris cloud around a young star. NASA’s Spitzer saw a debris cloud block the star HD 166191, giving scientists details about the smashup that occu NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.In a study published earlier this month in the Astrophysical Journal, a group of astronomers led by the University of Arizona reported when the debris cloud passed in front of its star and briefly blocked the light, also called a transit. Using their knowledge about the star's size, they were able to determine the size of the cloud shortly after impact, estimate the size of the objects that collided and see the speed with which the cloud dispersed.

Russia is claiming its first use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine as it continues its invasion of the Eastern European nation. Plus, food supplies are shrinking in Ukrainian cities as they’re at risk of siege.

First Dates star Mike Sumner has popped the question to his romantic match Zoe Welch.The pair, who met on the hit Channel 4 show in 2020, quickly became favourites on the show for a remarkable moment which saw Zoe neck a pint in one.Her stunned date, Mike, replied: "F***ing hell."But two years on, the pair are now engaged and ensuring they enjoy the most of their time together following Mike's heartbreaking health diagnosis.Since meeting Zoe, Mike has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and may only have five years to live as the condition is incurable.The couple filmed the show in spring 2020 but it was only screened last October, and quickly became favourites after the episode aired.One viewer wrote: "Zoe and Mike are my favourites, wishing them a lifetime of happiness."Another wrote: "Zoe and Mike on First Dates are made for each other."After two years of romance, Mike, from Grimsby in Lincolnshire, now uses a walking frame following his health condition.The ex-driving instructor decided to pop the question during a lovely lakeside stroll on holiday in Florida.Mike said: "Because of my mobility problems I couldn't do it on bended knee. When we got back we cracked open a bottle of Prosecco we had waiting in the fridge and then went out for a quiet meal.

PHILADELPHIA - Several shootings near Temple University Friday night has left students and residents in the area on edge. Four victims are in stable condition after two separate shootings, according to police. RELATED: Temple University student shot, killed during robbery in North Philadelphia, officials sayFOX 29's Marcus Espinoza was near the campus where chalk outlines of expended shell casings are still visible from the overnight shootings. He spoke to students who say they aren't surprised about the level of violence. Temple University seniors Olivia Kortick and Madison North say things are getting worse. "Since freshman year it's definitely gotten a lot more dangerous," one said. "We're graduating this semester so I think we're both in agreement we're both really ready to get out, which is sad because this is our home for the past four years." RELATED: 2 teen girls shot while driving away from group who reached into car, police sayThe first shooting happened around 10:30 Friday evening near Broad Street and Cecil B.

RIDLEY PARK, Pa. - An investigation is underway in Ridley Township after the skeletal remains of a person were found in a car submerged in water on Saturday. A source tells FOX 29 the family of a man who went missing 19 years ago received a tip that his car was in a waterway near Stingers Waterfront in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. According to the source, the man's family hired a private dive team to investigate. A source tells FOX 29 that the family of a man who went missing 19 years ago hired a private dive team to invesigate reports of skeletal remains in the water in Ridley Township.  Investigators with the Delaware County Medical Examiner's Office were also present at the active scene, FOX 29 confirmed. This is a developing story.

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, with son Nathan Davis, a deputy clerk, reads a statement to the press outside the Rowan County Courthouse on Sept. 14, 2015 in Morehead, Ky.

NORFOLK, Va. - A Virginia newspaper reporter was one of two people killed during a shooting early Saturday outside a restaurant and bar, authorities said.Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.Norfolk police detectives were investigating the shooting, which also resulted in injuries to three others. Jenkins was caught in the crossfire as she was leaving the bar, restaurant manager Rory Schindel told the newspaper.

PERU, Vt. - Molly Healy donned her ski suit and skis on her way to Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vermont, earlier this month.But she wasn’t there just to hit the slopes. She was there to marry Matthew Gnoza in a way that may put other winter weddings to shame. "My something old were my skis, my something new was my ski outfit, my something borrowed was my veil from a friend, and my something blue were my ski boots!" she told FOX Television Stations. RELATED: Let’s Get Married! Virginia Bride Magazine’s luxury dream wedding giveawayThe couple tied the knot on March 12.

PALMYRA, N.J. - A 48-year-old man living in Palmyra, New Jersey, was shot and killed while sitting in his home, according to authorities. Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Police Department Cheif Meghan Campbell made the announcement Saturday afternoon. Authorities say Timothy Thomas was sitting in his living room in his home on the 400 block of Cinnaminson Avenue when shots were fired into the home around 2:30 a.m. According to police, Thomas was struck in the chest and taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 4 a.m. One of Thomas' relatives was sitting in the same room when the shooting happened and they were not injured, police say. Investigators believe there were multiple shooters who fled on foot towards the Delaware River, according to police. Authorities say no arrests were made the investigation is active. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

General view of MGM Studios on October 28, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service offerings to compete with entertainment rivals Netflix and Disney. The move will allow Amazon to leverage MGM's catalog of more than 4,000 film titles and 17,000 TV episodes, including franchise favorites such as "James Bond," "Rocky" and "Creed," and classics such as "Thelma & Louise," "The Silence of the Lambs," "The Magnificent Seven" and "Raging Bull."  "MGM has a nearly century-long legacy of producing exceptional entertainment, and we share their commitment to delivering a broad slate of original films and television shows to a global audience," Amazon Studios and Prime Video senior vice president Mike Hopkins said in a statement. "We welcome MGM employees, creators, and talent to Prime Video and Amazon Studios, and we look forward to working together to create even more opportunities to deliver quality storytelling to our customers." The deal, which was first announced in May 2021, closed without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission. In August, the FTC received a letter from the Strategic Organizing Center, a democratic union federation representing more than 4 million workers in the Service Employees International Union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the Communications Workers of America and the United Farmworkers.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board states that the printing of electricity bills has been hampered due to the shortage of paper.Its Additional General Manager and Media Spokesperson Andrew Navamani stated to News 1st that meter readers have been notified to issue bills to electricity consumers in writing.The Additional General Manager further stated that if there are any issues with regard to electricity bills, such issues can be resolved by visiting the Ceylon Electricity Board website.Meanwhile, Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy Wasantha Perera said that the CEB has been instructed to set up an electronic billing system if a majority of consumers wish to do so.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Federal investigators indicted a Grand Rapids man in an alleged murder-for-hire plot from a little more than a year ago, in which he was paid just $300 for shooting the woman after originally being contracted for $10,000.According to the indictment filed Wednesday an unidentified co-conspirator offered Andre Sims of Grand Rapids $10,000 to kill a Sterling Heights woman back in November 2020."Can you imagine if this happened to you or someone in your family?" said Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski.

On the March 18, 2022, episode of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with Premier John Horgan from The Local in Victoria to discuss a range of issues — from changes to COVID restrictions, addressing affordability, and his political future.

AUDUBON, N.J. - A local food pantry is feeling the impact of higher food prices as donations for those in need have dipped as people struggle to put food on their own tables. "Two weeks ago we hit critical where I mean these shelves were almost completely bare," President of the Audubon Peer to Peer Aid Steve Radie said. Peer to Peer relies on donations from the Camden County community and does not have corporate sponsorships. Still, many large organizations like the Red Cross send families to Peer to Peer in search of weeks worth of food.Radie said baby formula and diapers have been hard to come by recently and their pet food section is nearly empty.