WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats’ abortion legislation is "very simple," as it would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v.

Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.Senate Democrats are moving quickly to try to codify the 50-year-old ruling after a draft U.S.

Supreme Court opinion suggesting the court is poised to overturn the case was leaked last week. But they don't have enough votes, and Republicans are expected to block the bill in a test vote Wednesday.But if the Democratic legislation were to become law, it would do more than just preserve the status quo.The bill would also expand protections, invalidating many state laws that Democrats and abortion rights advocates say have infringed on the original 1973 ruling.

Two Republican senators who support abortion rights have indicated they won’t vote for it, instead favoring their own, narrower legislation.A look at the legislation the Senate is voting on Wednesday:Broadly, the main objective of the legislation is to codify Roe v.

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ATF, state, local law enforcement all work to find cause in deadly Pottstown house explosion

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - One week after the deadly explosion in Pottstown that killed five, including four children, local building inspectors say they’ve completed their search of homes nearest the blast site and will now look at homes a distance away.It was a week ago Thursday evening when the massive blast leveled two homes at the corner of Butler Avenue and Hale Street.Pennsylvania State Police and agents from the federal ATF are searching for the cause of the blast. Agents with ATF were back on the scene Thursday snapping photos of a battered store and nearby gas lines.RELATED HEADLINES:Justin Valentine grew up in the neighborhood.

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The Buick Electra is returning in a 'wild' way

Buick Wildcat EV concept. (Buick)Buick is bringing back the Electra.

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Biden admin to cancel $5.8B in school loans for former Corinthian College students

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration says it will cancel federal student loans for some 560,000 borrowers who attended the for-profit Corinthian Colleges chain. Under the new action, hundreds of thousands of students who attended the now-defunct chain will receive $5.8 billion in full loan discharges – the largest of its kind in the Department of Education's history. "As of today, every student deceived, defrauded and driven into debt by Corinthian Colleges can rest assured that the Biden-Harris Administration has their back and will discharge their federal student loans," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement. "For far too long, Corinthian engaged in the wholesale financial exploitation of students, misleading them into taking on more and more debt to pay for promises they would never keep."U.S.

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Injured Ohio woman pulls herself up 100-foot ravine after being trapped in crashed car for 9 hours

Lexi LaPorte, rests in her hospital bed. (Erin LaPorte)"I go off into the oncoming lane; I go off the road; I hit a street sign; I hit the tip of the guardrail and my car goes airborne," Lexi continued. Lexi’s car had driven off what started off as a 20-foot embankment and her car rolled over several times and came to rest at the bottom of a ravine in a creek bed which was about 100 feet below. Lexi’s car seen down the ravine.

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Manitoba reports rise in COVID-19 deaths, 120 new hospitalizations

COVID-19 deaths last week, according to provincial health data.The province’s latest epidemiology update shows 15 new deaths were reported between May 22 and 28, up from six reported the week earlier. COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations down in Manitoba But Manitoba’s total COVID-19 deaths recorded since March 2020 rose to 1,980 in the latest report — an increase of 52 over the previous week.The government has previously told Global News the number of deaths fluctuates as previous cases are confirmed or removed from the list.Information about COVID-19 deaths, including age, gender and health region, is no longer included in the province’s weekly updates.The government’s latest data shows 120 people with COVID-19 were admitted to hospital last week, including nine into intensive care units.

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Former Philadelphia officer hurt during arrest claims DA's office offered suspect plea deal

PHILADELPHIA - A former Philadelphia police officer who was hurt during an arrest called out District Attorney Larry Krasner for offering a plea deal to the person who fired at him. Officer Patrick Keller said the D.A.'s office contacted him last week about a plea deal for the defendant of 4-8 years behind bars, plus three years probation. Keller, who now serves as a police officer in the suburbs, believes the punishment is not enough. Keller was one of two Philadelphia police officers that responded to a home on South 56th Street in late December 2020 for reports of a domestic incident.

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Hundreds of people have been poked with needles at European nightclubs

A DJ displays music as people dance at the nightclub "La Dune" in the French southern city of La Grande Motte, on early July 10, 2021. (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images) Across France, more than 300 people have reported being pricked out of the blue with needles at nightclubs or concerts in recent months.

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Philly city council members, activists call on mayor to increase Parks and Rec, libraries budgets

CENTER CITY - An energized and motivated crowd of activists and council members are calling on the Kenney Administration to properly fund Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and the Free Library of Philadelphia as a hot and humid summer draws near."We’re constantly being asked to do all of these different things, and our budget always seems to get smaller and smaller or stagnate, despite the fact that the needs of this community are ever growing. At Christy alone, we lost four kids last summer," said Quan Brown, a local volunteer at Christy Park. "I don’t mean lost like on a field trip, I mean they were gunned down."16-year-old Kahree Simmons was one of those teens.

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Philadelphia firefighters battle large junkyard fire in Kensington

KENSINGTON - Fire crews battled a large fire in a Kensington junkyard Thursday afternoon.Crews were called to Aramingo Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane about 4:30 in the afternoon. They were met with heavy flames.Plumes of thick, black smoke could be seen billowing across the river and into New Jersey by drivers along northbound I95.A PennDOT camera also managed to capture the flames as the fire raged.AdvertisementFirefighters were able to bring the blaze under control just after 5:30 p.m.

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative hearing on mass shootings, excludes gun control as solution

AUSTIN, Texas - Following the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has called on state lawmakers in a letter to find solutions to prevent future massacres. In the letter, Abbott details a list of areas to focus on for potential solutions to the problem of mass shootings but gun control was left out. "As Texans mourn the tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last week, we as a State must reassess the twin issues of school safety and mass violence.

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Star Jones Admits Regret Over Not Sharing Depression and Health Struggles on 'The View'

Star Jones has one major regret from her time on . In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, the 60-year-old TV personality reunited with Meredith Vieira, Debbie Matenopoulos, and Joy Behar, three of the four women alongside whom she served as an original co-host, and discussed what she wishes she'd been open about during her tenure.

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Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska Leads Mental Health Campaign For War Victims: ‘We Need To Help People In Whatever Way Possible’

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska is advocating for the importance of mental health during war.

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COVID-19 rises in Portugal, India as Pfizer seeks vax approval for young kids

As new Omicron subvariants fan out across the globe, a few more countries are reporting rising cases, including Portugal and India.

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This weekend’s USFL games: Matchups with playoff implications highlight Week 8

WASHINGTON - Football fans are in for a treat with two days of USFL action with playoff implications this weekend on FOX. The New Orleans Breakers (5-0) square off with the undefeated Birmingham Stallions (7-0) at 3 p.m. ET Saturday.Quarterback Kyle Sloter and the Breakers top-ranked offense are fighting for a playoff spot.

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1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration said Thursday that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group, as expected.White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha outlined the administration's planning for the last remaining ineligible age group to get shots. He said the Food and Drug Administration's outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.

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COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy may protect infants

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects babies from SARS-CoV-2 infection in their first 4 months of life, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Compared with reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing, dogs can detect COVID-19 infections via scent with high sensitivity (97%)—though lower specificity (91%)—even when patients are asymptomatic, according to a study in PLOS One yesterday.Scientists in Paris collected nasopharyngeal, saliva, and sw

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Cape May County man arrested on sexual assault charges

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. - Cape May County officials announce the arrest of a Pleasantville teacher on first degree sexual assault charges.The Cape May County Prosecutor’s office made the announcement Thursday, saying 40-year-old Jonathan C. Howell, a resident of Marmora, was taken into custody without incident.Authorities say the charges stem from a social media post in April 2021, in which over 150 claims of sexual misconduct and harassment against members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol were made.

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New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans

Researchers at the UW Medicine Retrovirology Lab at Harborview Medical Center work on samples from the Novavax phase 3 Covid-19 clinical vaccine trials on February 12, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images) GAITHERSBURG, Md. - Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option -- shots made with a more tried-and-true technology than today’s versions.

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Platinum Jubilee: Queen Elizabeth will skip church service after feeling 'discomfort'

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Queen Elizabeth II smiles on the balcony during Trooping The Colour on June 02, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a church service to mark her Platinum Jubilee after experiencing "discomfort" at events on Thursday, Buckingham Palace says. The palace says that with "great reluctance" the 96-year-old monarch has decided to skip Friday’s service at St.

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Royal fans skeptical of Prince Andrew’s ‘convenient’ COVID: ‘I call bulls–t’

queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations after contracting COVID-19 — but not everyone is convinced the diagnosis is legitimate. The disgraced royal — who was stripped of his military and royal titles in January after being accused of sexual assault — purportedly tested positive to the virus Thursday. A spokesperson subsequently released a statement saying Andrew, 62, will not attend a public service scheduled for Friday, where royal family members will gather to pay tribute to the queen.

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Prince Andrew To Miss Service Of Thanksgiving During Queen’s Platinum Jubilee After Contracting COVID-19

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CDC: First case of monkeypox reported in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA - The first official case of monkeypox has been reported in Pennsylvania, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. The agency did not specify where in Pennsylvania the virus was detected, but Pennsylvania joins California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington as the U.S.

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CMA Fest bans Confederate flag imagery to protect safety of fans, prevent discrimination

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The CMA Fest is prohibiting any Confederate flag imagery at its four-day festival, following similar bans at other country music festivals.In a statement provided to The Tennessean, the Country Music Association said the decision to enact the policy this year was based on the personal safety of fans and to prevent discrimination."This year’s CMA Fest is our first major fan-facing event in nearly three years. We have always had policies in place that protect the safety of our fans and ban discrimination, but we felt it was important to further refine our language to explicitly outline what will and will not be tolerated," the statement said.Kelsea Ballerini performs on stage for day 2 of the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 9, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as 'Türkiye'

Turkish flag waves during hoisting ceremony at Camlica hill within the National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Istanbul, Turkey on April 23, 2021. (Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as "Türkiye," the state-run news agency reported.

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Weather Authority: Heavy downpours, thunderstorms to move through the Delaware Valley Thursday

PHILADELPHIA - Heat has softened in the Delaware Valley, but the area will see heavy downpours, thunderstorms and severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening. Some spotty thunderstorms moved through the area early Thursday morning before precipitation in the atmosphere takes a break to allow for sunshine. A dense fog advisory is in effect for Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties until 10 a.m. FOX 29's Sue Serio says by 7:00 p.m., the area will see severe weather with heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Philadelphia and areas south of the city will be most impacted by the threats that include damaging wind, hail, heavy rain, lightning and the chance for an isolated tornado. >> Download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app to get weather updates and alerts Thursdays temperatures will reach the low 80s across the Delaware Valley Looking ahead, Friday will be less humid and temperatures are expected to stay in the 80s until next week. ___SEVEN-DAY FORECASTTHURSDAY: High: 82FRIDAY: High: 82, Low: 67SATURDAY: High: 82, Low: 60SUNDAY: High: 80, Low: 59MONDAY: High: 82, Low: 60TUESDAY: High: 81, Low: 62AdvertisementWEDNESDAY: High: 84, Low: 61

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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction upheld on appeal

Harvey Weinstein arrives in court in Manhattan, Feb. 6, 2020.

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Michael Avenatti sentenced to 4 years in prison for cheating porn star Stormy Daniels

NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for cheating client Stormy Daniels, the porn actor who catapulted him to fame, of hundreds of thousands of dollars in book proceeds.The California lawyer, currently incarcerated, learned his fate in Manhattan federal court, where Judge Jesse M. Furman said the sentence will mean that Avenatti will spend another 2 1/2 years in prison on top of the 2 1/2 years he is already serving after another fraud conviction.The judge said Avenatti's crime against Daniels was made "out of desperation" when his law firm was struggling.

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Driver in critical condition after head-on crash with fire truck in Bensalem, police say

BENSALEM, Pa. - A driver is in the hospital after being involved in a head-on crash with a fire truck in Bensalem, authorities say. The crash involved a Bensalem Township Engine 222 and the other vehicle, according to authorities. No firefighters were injured, but the driver of the other vehicle is in critical condition, per officials. Authorities say Bensalem police closed Street Road between Hulmeville and Knights Roads to investigate the crash. This is a developing story.

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Shaun Ryder says Prince Andrew's Covid is 'bulls***' and royals need to 'f*** him off'

Shaun Ryder has called out the palace for their "bullsh**" excuse as to why Prince Andrew won't be attending the Jubilee celebrations. Buckingham Palace has shared that Prince Andrew will miss a key Jubilee event on Friday (May 3) as he has contracted Covid-19.Black Grape and Happy Mondays star Shaun will be taking the stage this Jubilee weekend at the Great Estate Festival and will be taking part in the festival's tribute to Queen Elizabeth.The show will attempt to break the world record for the most people wearing paper crowns in one place.Shaun said: "So I'm told we've all gotta wear a paper hat from the crackers or whatever."I'm gonna do it but if I can sneak behind everybody and set everyone's hat on fire then that would be funny, wouldn't it? It would probably get me locked up as well.

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Prince Andrew to Miss Service of Thanksgiving During Queen's Platinum Jubilee After Contracting COVID-19

Prince Andrew will officially miss another one of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee events after testing positive for COVID-19. According to royal reporter Omid Scobie, the queen’s 62-year-old son will not attend Friday’s Service of Thanksgiving.“Prince Andrew 'with regret' will no longer attend tomorrow’s #PlatinumJubilee service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s after testing positive for Covid,” the tweet read.

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Amber Heard to appeal verdict in Johnny Depp defamation trial: reports

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard may not be over just yet.After Heard’s loss in the defamation trial against ex-husband Depp, a spokesperson for the Aquaman actor told The New York Times that she is planning to appeal the Virginia verdict. Several other entertainment publications also confirmed her purported appeal.On Wednesday, a jury in Fairfax, Va., ruled in favour of Depp, 58, deciding he had in fact been defamed by Heard, 36, on three counts, awarding him USD$15-million in damages.

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Tulsa hospital shooter targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say

opened fire at a Tulsa medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people, authorities said Thursday.Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin says the gunman had recently undergone back surgery and had called a clinic repeatedly complaining of pain.Franklin says the doctor who performed the surgery, Dr. Preston Phillips, was among those killed Wednesday."We also have a letter on the suspect, which made it clear that he came in with the intent to kill Dr.

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'I will hit you:' Florida man, 77, punches friend, 84, over golf etiquette at The Villages, deputies say

(Photo via Sumter County Detention Center) SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. - An argument between two men on the green at The Villages over golf etiquette led to one of them facing a battery charge, according to Sumter County deputies.Richard Randell, 77, entered a not guilty plea for his alleged crime against his 84-year-old friend, court documents filed in late May confirmed.According to an arrest affidavit, the incident happened between the two golfers on April 29 at De La Vista Golf Course on San Marino Drive.MORE NEWS: Tropical Storm Alex 'likely' to form on path toward Florida, NHC saysDeputies spoke to a man who was playing golf with both Randell and the friend. Around the fourth hole, the man said the two began arguing, which was something they reportedly did often.The affidavit said the friend told Randell – who was standing on the green near the hole — to move, to which Randell replied, saying he knew the etiquette of the game.They continued to argue, the report stated, and the friend reportedly flipped off Randell.

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Alaskan woman removes opossum from Brooklyn bar

NEW YORK - It may sound like the start of a joke but an Alaskan woman did remove an opossum from a Brooklyn bar.It happened last week at Temkin's Bar on Greenpoint Avenue in the Greenpoint section.Sara Fulton, who is an Alaskan native, calmly grabbed the animal by the scruff of its neck and carried it outside after it had wandered in through an open door.Chris Egan shot a video of the removal.He said that the lost opossum was visibly distressed by the crowded bar."This poor thing, with its nocturnal eyesight, and [a] rambunctious crowd, ran confused looking for a way out. Unfortunately, it’s not too easy for these scary but docile marsupials to escape this environment, so it headed for a corner," Egan told Storyful.This isn't a joke.

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TMZ to air Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard special featuring ‘captivating details’

LOS ANGELES - After hearing weeks of testimony — including hours from both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard — the jury found both defamation suits credible and awarded both actors millions of dollars in damages. But the Depp-Heard verdict was just the tip of it as the six-week trial spawned worldwide reaction and conversation. But do you feel like you know everything about the defamation trial?On June 7, TMZ plans to examine many "captivating details" from this year's most-watched celebrity legal case in an all-new special "TMZ Presents Johnny vs.

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Maharashtra sees marginal dip in Covid-19 cases, highest share still in Mumbai

Maharashtra to 78,89,212, and the death toll has reached 1,47,861. Maharashtra's case fatality rate stands at 1.78%.

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Mercer County Prosecutor: Teen, 16, dies after being found on Trenton street with multiple stab wounds

TRENTON, N.J. - The fatal stabbing of a teenager in Trenton is under investigation, according to authorities with Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri's Office. Authorities say 16-year-old Dreiby Osorio of Trenton was identified as the victim who died. According to Onofri's office, Trenton police responded to the 800 block of Beatty Street on Wednesday for a report of a person stabbed. When officers arrived on scene, they found Osorio in the street suffering from multiple stab wounds, per officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe teen was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, according to authorities. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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World champ Peter Wright issues darts schedule warning after recent health scares

darts' exhaustive schedule. The world champion is one of the several players who have been knocked sideways by illness or injury in 2022 so far. Wright suffers from gallstones and was left in agony by the condition at the UK Open in March.

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Prince Andrew to miss Jubilee church service after testing positive for Covid

Prince Andrew will miss tomorrow's Jubilee service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral after testing positive for Covid-19, Buckingham Palace has announced. A palace spokesman said: “After undertaking a routine test the Duke has tested positive for Covid and with regret will no longer be attending tomorrow’s service.” It is understood Andrew saw the Queen in the last few days but has been undertaking regular testing and has not seen her since he tested positive. Andrew, 62, could not been seen on the balcony earlier today as only working royals were by the Queen's side for the Trooping the Colour.

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