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Pope Francis is getting ready to meet with Canadian Indigenous leaders who have now arrived in Rome for these historic meetings. The 32 delegates will push for an apology for the abusive residential school system in Canada, run largely by the Catholic Church.

China's financial hub of Shanghai has launched a two-stage lockdown of its 26 million people today, closing bridges and tunnels, and restricting highway traffic in a scramble to contain surging Covid-19 cases.

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Quebec is urging people to be prudent amid rising COVID-19 cases as the province says it is possibly gearing up for a sixth wave of the pandemic driven by the even more transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Felicia Parrillo reports.

Bennett, 50, was scheduled to visit India from April 3 to 5. It is not yet known if the visit will be called off.

An undercover officer was shot at in Southwest Philadelphia.  PHILADELPHIA - An undercover officer is home recovering after his car was shot at overnight in Southwest Philadelphia, according to authorities. Police say the car he was in was hit by a bullet on the driver's side around 2:30 a.m. near S 58th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard.

The Oscars, with all of its glamour and high fashion, delivered again.

Latest updates as of 10:18 p.m. on Sunday:

It was an interesting night in Hollywood when a rather jovial Oscars ceremony was thrown into upheaval by a surprising celebrity outburst.

It has been one month since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the former U.S. ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker, does not see it going well for President Vladimir Putin.

BEST PICTURE“Belfast”“CODA” *WINNER“Don’t Look Up”“Drive My Car”“Dune”“King Richard”“Licorice Pizza”“Nightmare Alley”“The Power of the Dog”“West Side Story”ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLEJessie Buckley, “The Lost Daughter”Ariana DeBose, “West Side Story” *WINNERJudi Dench, “Belfast”Kirsten Dunst, “The Power of the Dog”Aunjanue Ellis, “King Richard”ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLECiaran Hinds, “Belfast”Troy Kotsur, “CODA” *WINNERJesse Plemons, “The Power of the Dog”J.K. Simmons, “Being the Ricardos”Kodi Smit-McPhee, “The Power of the Dog”INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM“Drive My Car” *WINNER“Flee”“The Hand of God”“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”“The Worst Person in the World”DOCUMENTARY (SHORT)“Audible”“Lead Me Home”“The Queen of Basketball” *WINNER“Three Songs for Benazir”“When We Were Bullies”DOCUMENTARY FEATURE“Ascension”“Attica”“Flee”“Summer of Soul” *WINNER“Writing with Fire”ORIGINAL SONG“King Richard”“Encanto”“Belfast”“No Time to Die” *WINNER“Four Good Days”ANIMATED FEATURE FILM“Encanto” *WINNER“Flee”“Luca”“The Mitchells vs.

Covid-19 cases, India on Monday reported 1,270 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry updated data. The country's active Covid-19 cases witnessed a consistent decline at 15,859 in the last 24 hours, according to Health Ministry data.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation or BIMSTEC — the regional organisation exclusive to the Bay, will open in Colombo on Monday (28).The Ministry of External Affairs noted that the conference will be held until the 30th of March 2022.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will preside over the BIMSTEC Summit on 30th of March 2022.Senior officials and Foreign Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand are expected to attend the BIMSTEC Senior Officials Meeting and Cabinet Meeting to be held on Monday (28) and Tuesday (29).Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

Ukraine’s Deputy Health Minister Oleksii Iaremenko said on Sunday that the humanitarian aid being sent to the country is beginning to wane, even as Russia’s invasion continues.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: (L-R) Chris Rock and Will Smith are seen onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - A 94th Academy Awards that steadily maintained a buoyant spirit was rocked by an unbelievable exchange after Will Smith took offense to a joke made by Chris Rock about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to "G.I.

Regina Hall is using her time at the Oscars to play doctor.

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Today we are reporting 12,882 community cases, 861 hospitalisations and 11 deaths.

The Canadian men’s soccer team clinched a spot in the 2022 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday at BMO Field. Canada’s only other World Cup appearance was in 1986.

Canada put on a show Sunday, qualifying for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1985.

Michael van Gerwen has revealed he lost £200,000 in prize money due to Covid after dropping down the rankings.Van Gerwen endured a dismal 2021, not helped by his enforced withdrawal from the PDC World Darts Championship after testing positive for Covid. MVG pulled out of the tournament at the third round stage, meaning he only pocketed £25,000 in prize money. The Dutchman had reached the quarter-final stage or better in all bar one of the previous eight Ally Pally championships.

PHILADELPHIA - After weeks of above-average temperatures, conditions will feel more like winter Sunday and Monday. Sunday will begin sunny before clouds move in during the afternoon before breaking away towards the evening. Temperatures will be colder highs in the low 40s. Wind will continue to sweep through the area with 15 - 20 mph wind gusts Sunday and 20-25 mph wind gusts on Monday. Looking ahead, Monday's highs will see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Improvements will begin Tuesday with temperatures in the high 40s. By Thursday, spring-like conditions are back with temperatures in the high 60s and rain. TRENTON, N.J. - A nine-year-old girl has died after being shot in Trenton on Friday, authorities with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office say. According to the prosecutor's office, the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the Kingsbury Square area. Authorities say patrol units responded to the area for reports of a shooting and fights breaking out amongst a large group. When officers arrived on scene, they found a large crowd in a low-rise courtyard and the nine-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound, police say. According to authorities, the child was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center then the Robert Wood Johnson New Brunswick Hospital, where she was pronounced dead just before midnight. Lloyd A.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Reports that the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas implored Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff to act to overturn the 2020 election results have put a spotlight on how justices decide whether to step aside from a case.Individual justices make their own unreviewable calls on a court that lacks a code of ethics. And the issue is not always clear, particularly when spouses also have prominent careers.While the Supreme Court did not step into any election cases brought by Trump and other Republicans, Justice Thomas took part in the consideration of whether to hear those cases.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurant sign and logo, Spokane Valley, Washington, headquartered in Greenwood Village Colorado. (Photo by: Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) CLACKAMAS, Ore. - An Oregon man alleges that a Red Robin restaurant employee put semen in his salad in retaliation for alleging racism.A lawsuit, seeking $1 million in damages, was recently filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court against manager Jason Fosberg and Red Robin International, Inc. The customer’s name is not listed in the lawsuit but is identified as "C.T."According to court documents obtained by FOX Television Stations, C.T., a Black customer, arrived with family and friends at a Red Robin restaurant in Clackamas, Oregon, in March 2021. C.T.

SAN FRANCISCO - A cruise ship returned to San Francisco from the Panama Canal on Sunday morning, with multiple positive COVID cases.According to cruise officials, the Ruby Princess returned from a 15-day Panama Canal cruise Sunday morning, bringing with it multiple passengers who tested positive for COVID.The ship is scheduled to depart Sunday afternoon for a 15-day cruise to Hawaii.SEE ALSO: US team capsizes catamaran in San Francisco Bay ahead of $1 million racePrincess Cruise said the guest and crew vaccination rates were at 100%.

Image: FDA recall alert A class action complaint was filed against Ellume USA LLC after the company recalled millions of at-home COVID-19 test kits last year. The complaint alleges Ellume is "unjustly retaining the monies that customers spent on the recalled test kits." "Ellume has failed to refund the money that Plaintiffs and the Class spent when they purchased the recalled Ellume COVIDTests," the complaint states. Ellume issued two voluntary recalls of their at-home COVID-19 test kits in 2021, one in October and one in November, that together covered more than 2.2 million tests.

The cost of conflict with Russia will inevitably be “very high” as the world becomes more dangerous, says Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations.

This year's Dancing On Ice series has probably been one of the most chaotic ever.

health policies that they have taken.

Covid isolation and will attend the 94th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, it is being reported. Hinds, who is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for 'Belfast', along with Branagh had both tested positive for coronavirus and were understood to be isolating in New York. ' Belfast ' is up for seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, at this year's awards ceremony.

  ( )ST. LOUIS - Police in St. Louis are investigating the shooting deaths of two young cousins in what initially was believed to have been a murder-suicide.The incident was livestreamed in an apartment and family members called it a tragic accident.Officers told FOX Television Stations they believe 12-year-old Paris Harvey shot and killed her cousin, 14-year-old Kuaron Harvey, before fatally shooting herself.The girls’ grandmother, Susan Dyson, told the St.

HOUSTON - Three nurses visiting from out of state jumped into action overnight Sunday following a shooting at a hookah lounge in southwest Houston. MORE HOUSTON-AREA NEWSPolice were called out to a shooting at Big J Bar and Hookah next to Ashfordbrook Shopping Center on Bissonnet around 3:30 a.m. Responding officers say they found a man with a gunshot wound in his stomach.

COVID-19 cases as the province says it is possibly gearing up for a sixth wave of the pandemic driven by the even more transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant.Interim public health director Dr.

Philadelphia Police Cruiser PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are looking into several violent incidents over the weekend that left at least 9 people injured. According to Philadelphia police, officers with the 25th District responded to the 1200 block of West Silver Street around 9:54 p.m. A 26-year-old man was found inside a residence on the 2700 block of North 11th Street with multiple gunshot wounds, police say. He was transported to Temple University Hospital where he is in stable condition, according to officials. At 10:44 p.m., officers responded to the 7900 block of Roosevelt Boulevard and found a 28-year-old with a graze wound to the chest, authorities say. Officials say, the shooting incident happened on the 2600 block of Ryan Avenue and the victim is in stable condition at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. At 12:30 a.m., a shooting victim flagged down police on the 3600 block of Roosevelt Boulevard with a gunshot wound to the buttocks, according to police. Authorities say the shooting happened near Harbison Avenue and Comly Street and the man is at Albert Einstein Medical Center in stable condition. One hour later, officers with the 16th district responded to a call for a shooting victim in a vehicle at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, police say. According to police, the shooting happened on the 5100 block of Haverford Avenue and a 25-year-old man was shot in the thigh. He is in stable condition, police say. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say a 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a car on the 2300 block of North 22nd Street around 1:33 a.m. According to authorities, a person was driving southbound on 22nd Street when it veered left hitting the man

PHILADELPHIA - A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after the car he was driving flipped over in an embankment in Olney, according to police. Authorities say the incident happened on the 400 block of East Olney Avenue around 3:50 a.m.

A press release posted on Carson’s official website said the singer died of a heart attack. Carson grew up singing in church in Oklahoma before he took his country music ambitions to Branson, Missouri and eventually landed in Nashville. It was there that in 1995 Carson got a recording contract and put out his first single, "Yeah Buddy." That was followed up with "Not On Your Love," which went number one, according to his biography. The following single, "The Car," became a top-five hit, topping out at number two and won Carson his first Academy of Country Music award for Video of the Year.In total, Carson’s career achieved 14 charted singles on the Billboard chart.Jeff Carson attends 30th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 10, 1995 at the Universal Ampitheater in Universal City, California.

Photo: GETTY PHILADELPHIA - A 14-year-old boy is in the hospital after being hit by a car in South Philadelphia on Saturday, police say. According to officials from the Philadelphia Police Department, the incident happened on the 3200 block of Broad Street at 8:41 p.m. Police say a driver was traveling northbound on Broad Street with their son in the backseat of a 2020 Nissan Altima when the 14-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross from the eastbound corner of Broad Street to the westbound side. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINES According to authorities, the driver "made contact" with the teen at the intersection of Broad and Westmoreland Streets. The driver and their son were evaluated on scene and are both in stable condition, police say. According to officials, the teenager was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Police say the investigation is active and ongoing. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

BOULDER, Colo. - Evacuation orders were issued Saturday after a wildfire quickly developed near the National Center for Atmospheric Research facility in Boulder, Colorado, forcing more than 19,000 people from their homes.Officials said the NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.The Boulder Police Department contacted communities south of the city to leave immediately.Evacuation orders also included the University of Colorado Boulder’s South Campus.Emergency management estimated that nearly 8,000 homes were told to evacuate.Two shelters were opened on Saturday evening for evacuees.RELATED: Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East AntarcticaThe NCAR fire burns in the foothills south of the National Center for Atmospheric Research on March 26, 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. The NCAR fire prompted evacuations in south Boulder and pre-evacuation warning for Eldorado Springs.

doctor has explained why it seems like everybody in the UK is getting ill at the moment — without testing positive for Covid. Despite spring dawning and the sun shining, lots of Brits have been moaning about feeling under the weather recently and still testing negative for coronavirus.

Saturday Night Takeaway last night after taking a short break for health reasons.He also issued a health update after ITV viewers were concerned for his health. The magician turned TV presenter took a break from presenting duties after doctors told him to, while fighting an unknown illness.Last night on the show Ant and Dec welcomed Stephen back for the iconic Ant versus Dec segment.Speaking to the popular presenter Dec said: "We haven’t seen you since show one, where the hell have you been?"Stephen replied: "Well let’s just say that when your private jet breaks down and you get stuck in Hollywood, there’s not a lot you can do."He then added in a more serious tone: "No seriously, I haven’t been too well, thank you so much for all of your lovely messages."Forget about all that now, because the show must go on."At the beginning of March Stephen addressed his health issues when he took to social media to say: "Hello all, sorry I’ve been quiet on here recently and thank you for all your lovely messages."I’ve had some time off and been resting up on doctors’ orders.

A new coronavirus wave, rising Covid admissions to our region’s hospitals, and patients who could be put at risk by impending staff shortages. This is the latest picture in Greater Manchester hospitals, frontline staff have warned.

Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a “Wild West,” so it’s no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.

LOS ANGELES - Rock legends Foo Fighters are mourning the loss of one of its own.The band announced on social media that its drummer Taylor Hawkins has died. Hawkins was 50.HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Taylor Hawkins attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Studio 666" at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

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