Kamala Harris marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma

FILE - A technician places an array containing DNA information in a scanner. (GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)Nearly 100 scientists rallied together to complete the first-ever completed human genome sequence, creating the first-ever blueprint for human life. On April 1, contributors from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium managed to sequence the remaining 8% of the human genome, an effort left over from the Human Genome Project (HGP). HGP was started in 1988 by a special committee of the U.S.

WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked, 11-11, Monday on whether to send Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination to the Senate floor. But President Joe Biden’s nominee is still on track to be confirmed this week as the first Black woman on the high court. The committee’s tie vote was expected, as there is an even party split on the panel and all of the Republicans are opposing Jackson's nomination to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

CHARLESTON, S.C. - When Cortney Gensemer was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at 19 years old, she had many questions because little was known about the rare disease.Now, the 26-year-old may have the answers to those questions— for herself and thousands of patients— after her Ph.D. research on the topic led to a potential breakthrough.

Canada is taking aim at “close associates” of the Russian and Belarusian governments with new sanctions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

States in New England are reporting a steep increase in daily COVID-19 cases as the Omicron subvariant, BA.2, takes dominance. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey have seen COVID-19 cases jump more than 40% over the latest 14-day period, the New York Times reports.

A new study in JAMA Pediatrics shows the Omicron variant has caused six to eight times the rate of Omicron infections in US preschoolers as the Delta variant, but cases were less severe with Omicron.The study looked at outcomes in US children ages 4 and younger

Selena Gomez is opening up about her mental health struggles in a revealing new interview with Good Morning America!

Coronavirus infection rates have fallen in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. After weeks of soaring rates, the number of cases in the region is down 9pc on last week.

COVID-19 cases spreading at their schools after a change in protocol, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) says.In a tweet Monday, the board said notification letters will now be shared with the entire school community and “include all impacted classes in the school.”The TDSB said the move would provide a “more comprehensive picture” of the pandemic in schools and will continue until the end of this school year.Moving forward, COVID-19 notification letters will now be shared with the entire school community and include all impacted classes in the school. This updated process will provide a more comprehensive picture and continue until the end of this school year.— Toronto District School Board (@tdsb) April 4, 2022Students at TDSB schools have faced a turbulent few pandemic months.In March, a request from the board to delay the end of mask mandates in classrooms was rejected by Queen’s Park.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations through the spring of 2022 due to increased transmission of BA.2 variant and relaxed public health measures.During a board of health meeting on Monday, the latest Scarsin forecasting is suggesting COVID-19 will continue to circulate in the city well into June and that residents will be more susceptible to infection with immunity waning.Current epidemiological data suggests the city is now on course with a so-called “resurgence scenario” — the worst of two forecasts presented to city councillors in March — that could produce 400 new COVID hospitalizations between now and the end of June. Ontario COVID update: 857 people in hospital, 168 in intensive care “New hospital admissions are likely to continue into the summer and may reach almost six per day,” Hamilton public heath epidemiologist Ruth Sanderson told councillors.The updated numbers suggest the impact of Omicron subvariant BA.2 represents around 45 per cent of all cases now sprouting up in Hamilton as of the end of March.It’s expected that overall COVID case numbers in the next few months will be half of the peak seen during the Omicron wave in mid-January with the latest wave expected to hit a high in early May of about 650 cases per week.Peak hospitalizations are also expected to be half of the 14 admitted per week in mid-January.Those aged between 60 and 79 are the demographic most likely to be impacted by potential hospitalization during the next wave.It’s estimated 16 COVID-related deaths are possible between now and the end of June.Hamilton’s medical officer of health Dr.

Three men were injured by gunfire during a broad daylight shooting in Kensington. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say three people were injured by gunfire during a shooting Monday afternoon in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2700 block of Kensington Avenue around 2 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a teenager was killed Monday during a broad daylight shooting near Temple University's campus. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of North 15th Street just before 3 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Police say they found a male victim, believed to be between 14-18-years old, suffering from gunshot wounds to the shoulder, back and torso. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died, according to police. The deadly shooting happened near Temple University's campus, an area that has seen a recent spike in violent crimes.

Ontario works to deal with sixth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Eileen de Villa made the comments during an announcement in Toronto on Monday, regarding third doses of COVID-19 vaccines.The province-wide mask mandate was lifted earlier this month in most public spaces except in “high-risk” areas including medical facilities, long-term care homes and other congregate living situations and on public transit.The mandate for the remaining public spaces is set to be lifted later this month.

Waterloo Region District School Board says they have now opened high school gymnasiums to the public for rental as part of their plan to safely reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic.The board says it is taking a phased approach and although the gymnasiums at the schools opened over weekends, they will not allow for spectators. Waterloo schools will again open when weather forces bus cancellations Gyms in elementary schools will open on weekends as Phase 2 of the board’s four-phased approach, but again, the stands will remain empty.Phase 3 of the plan will see gyms at all schools be available for community use on weekdays beginning on May 2.

Sergio Harris was one of the six people who were killed in a mass shooting in Sacramento. Photo provided by Harris' family. SACRAMENTO - The mass shooting in Sacramento on Sunday killed three men and three women while also injuring 12 others. The six victims killed by the gunfire have been identified by the Sacramento County Coroner. They are Sergio Harris, 38, Devazia Turner, 29, Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21, Johntaya Alexander, 21, Melinda Davis, 57, and Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32. "My son was a very vivacious young man.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Crews from the Florida Department of Agriculture will be on site at ICON Park on Monday. The state has hired a forensic team to investigate the Orlando FreeFall ride after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died when he fell from the attraction on March 24.The owners say they are fully cooperating with the investigation.In addition to the state forensic team, the family of Tyre has their own attorneys going forward with an investigation.

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Residents in the centre of Oldham have been left reeling after support for the area's new health centre was dropped on a Zoom call just before the work was due to begin.

NEW JERSEY - A small plane crashed in Central New Jersey on Monday afternoon.  It happened just before 1 p.m.

FILE-Kanye West performs during 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 20, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Coachella) WASHINGTON - Rap superstar Kanye West will not perform at Coachella this year leaving an open slot for a headliner at the music festival, TMZ reported Monday.With West dropping out of Coachella, rapper Travis Scott won’t appear at the two-week music festival.

LOS ANGELES - A hiker who went missing two weeks ago was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said.Oscar Alejandro Hernandez, 29, was reported missing on March 16. His body was found Thursday night in a remote area of the sprawling urban park.

It was music’s biggest and hottest night. Style expert Susie Wall has a recap of all the standout red carpet styles.

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self, left, and North Carolina Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis, right. Davis photo-Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Three people have been left dead after a shooting at a beachside restaurant in the resort town of Acapulco, in Mexico’s Guerrero state.

Free Covid testing for most people in the UK ended this month as part of the government's plans to live with the virus. In England, lateral flow tests (LFTs) are no longer available for free, unless you are a patient in hospital, at high risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus and eligible for Covid-19 treatments, or you work in an NHS or social care setting.

FILE-A teacher helps a student in a math class at a school in Huntington Beach, CA. Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO - As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his 7th grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it these days.One of his 12-year-old students felt her world was falling apart.

Fathers, grandfathers and brothers of students at Jenks Academy in Chestnut Hill discuss their group Jenks Dads on Duty. PHILADELPHIA - Jenks Dads on Duty, a local group of men promoting safety at a Chestnut Hill school, is doing their part to help keep students safe. The group is made up of grandfathers, fathers and brothers of students at Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences. The men do everything from directing traffic to assisting parents as they escort their children to and from school grounds. Under the umbrella of the Home and School Association of Jenks, the group makes it their business to make sure students are safe. Additionally, the group talks to students about topics like conflict resolution and have weekly cleanups on the school campus. Several of the fathers joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss why they volunteer at the school. A group of fathers, grandfathers and brothers of students who attend Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences in Philadelphia join Good Day Philadelphia to discuss their efforts to keep students safe.One dad whose four daughters attend the school said volunteering with the group is their way of giving back to the community. "Having four kids that go to the school and helping these other kids out is I think our way to give back to the community," he said.

The movie is a tender, coming-of-age tale about the only hearing member in a deaf family. It stars a trio of actors who are deaf, while offering an authentic depiction of Deaf life.

Hong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, who made headlines for a controversial extradition law in 2019 that sparked massive months-long protests, said Monday she would not seek a second term in office.

Lady Gaga will be performing at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3.The 36-year-old singer is nominated for six awards alongside Tony Bennett for their second collaborative album, Love for Sale.The announcement comes after the Foo Fighters canceled their upcoming tour and performance at the music industry's biggest night following the unexpected death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins, at 48, on March 25. Excititng: Lady Gaga is set to perform at the 2022 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (seen in 2022)On Friday,Bennett'sson and managerDanny confirmed that his father will not be attending the ceremony but plans to cheer on Gaga from his home in New York City.

The Department of Health has been notified of 6,518 new cases of Covid-19, including 3,164 PCR-confirmed cases of the virus and 3,354 positive antigen tests registered through the HSE portal.

Doug Ford says the province is in the midst of “a little spike” of COVID-19 but that it is manageable.The COVID-19 hospitalizations reported today in Ontario are up roughly 30 per cent compared to a week ago.The province is reporting 857 people in hospital with the virus today, compared with 655 last Monday. Ontario COVID update: 857 people in hospital, 168 in intensive care There is also a small increase in the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care — to 168 from 158 a week ago.When asked about the situation today at an unrelated announcement, Ford said the “little spike” was expected and that he will continue to follow the advice of the chief medical officer of health.He says the province has added more acute care beds and now has antiviral pills available, so it is well prepared.“We’ve also built up hospital capacity — 3,100 acute care beds, we’re better prepared,” he said.

Selena Gomez is taking her own experiences and paying them forward.

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BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Montgomery County man has been arrested and charged in connection to two separate road rage shootings on Interstate 276, police say. According to Pennsylvania State Police, 29-year-old Andre Kenny Mark Green of Fort Washington was arrested and charged. Police say troopers responded to the Bensalem Turnpike Interchange for a report of a man in a gray sedan who shot at a Ford F-150. According to investigators, two shell casings were recovered from the scene. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES Days later, troopers were dispatched to the westbound side of the highway in the area of mile marker 347 in Bensalem Township for a report of a shooting. Investigators say they learned a gray Kia Forte, operated by a similar man from the March 15 shooting, shot at a person's vehicle. The victims in both incidents were not hurt, according to authorities. Pennsylvania State Police says Green was arrested at his job in Fairless Hills on April 1 at 6 a.m.

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Ukraine, including evidence of bound bodies shot at close range and a mass grave found in areas retaken from Russian troops, as fighting raged on in the country’s south and east.Taras Shapravskyi, deputy mayor of Bucha, a town around 40 kilometres northwest of Kyiv city, said 50 of some 300 bodies found after Kremlin forces withdrew late last week were the victims of extra-judicial killings carried out by Russian troops. Ukraine demands new sanctions on Russia over ‘massacre’ in Bucha Ukrainian authorities said they were investigating possible war crimes there, a description also used by French President Emmanuel Macron.

COVID-19 on Monday. There are 168 people in intensive care with or due to the virus.That marks an increase of 94 hospitalizations and two people in intensive care since Sunday’s report.However, not all hospitals report updated figures on weekends, meaning the reported numbers may be an underestimation.Last Monday, there were 655 people reported to be in hospital with COVID-19, with 158 in intensive care.

RSV.For most children and young people, these illnesses will not be serious, and they will soon recover following rest and plenty of fluids.Very few children and young people with respiratory infections become seriously unwell. This is also true for children and young people with long-term conditions.

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supports HTML5 videoLady Gaga was overcome with emotion after her poignant performance in tribute to her collaborator Tony Bennett at the Grammys.The pop star was given a standing ovation from the visibly-moved audience at the star-studded Las Vegas event on Sunday evening, with Billie Eilish among those in the crowd seen whooping and cheering.Lady Gaga, 36, took to the stage to perform the title track from her album Love For Sale with jazz and American standard singer Bennett, 95, as well as Do I Love You.As is to be expected, the Bad Romance hitmaker delivered an energetic performance while wearing a gorgeous mint green gown featuring bow detailing, with her ice blonde locks twisted into a perfectly vintage and glamorous updo.Bennett introduced Gaga via a pre-recorded video, but was unable to attend the Grammys in person due to his health.She dedicated the performance, which saw her backed by a big band, to the music icon, saying after the song: ‘We love you Tony, we miss you.’The Oscar-nominated actress and pop star struggled to hide her emotions after the rousing performance, and she looked away from the audience to gather herself after finishing her final note.Her beautiful performance included a video montage of the two stars together working together over the years.As well as the performance from Gaga, the musical pairing had another reason to celebrate as Love On Sale won the Grammy for best traditional pop vocal album on the night, fending off competition from the likes of Dolly Parton and Norah Jones.It also won the prize for best engineered album, non-classical, but failed to win the album of the year prize, which was won by Jon Batiste for We Are.Crooner Bennett retired from performing last year after

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This Easter is the first school holiday since all coronavirus travel restrictions were lifted in the UK. Airlines have seen a boost in bookings for Easter getaways, with TUI revealing that Spain and Greece are among its most popular destinations.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has approved for power cuts that would last for six hours and thirty minutes from the 5th to the 8th of April 2022.GROUPS ABCDEFGHIJKL:4 hrs from 8 am to 5 pm2 hrs & 30 min from 5pm to 10pmGROUPS PQRSTUVW:4 hrs from 10 am to 6 pm2 hrs & 30 min from 6pm to 11pmGROUP CC1:3 hrs & 30 min from 6.00 am to 9.30 am

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 14 SLFP MPs who represented the government have decided to quit the government and will remain independent in parliament.This was confirmed to News 1s by MP Duminda Dissanayake.

Free Coronavirus testing in England has now been scrapped, as the government continues to push forward with its 'Living with Covid' plans. From 1 April, only a small minority of the general public are eligible for free tests, while everyone else will now have to pay should they wish to be tested.