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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Energy, Kanchana Wijesekara states that reports of organized groups threatening fuel trucks have been received.In a tweet, the Minister said that reports have been received that the organized groups are preventing fuel trucks from passing certain areas demanding them to unload at different fuel stations and threatening to set fire to the trucks.If this continues, the delivery of fuel will have to be suspended for the safety of the transport workforce, the Minister said. It has been reported that organized groups are preventing fuel trucks to pass certain areas demanding they be unloaded at different fuel stations and threatening to set fire to them.

Pennsylvania voter sending in their ballot. Without following correct procedure, a ballot is known as a naked ballot and it won't be counted.

FILE - Immigrants wait to board a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle to be taken for processing after crossing the border from Mexico on May 18, 2022 in Yuma, Arizona.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House passed legislation Wednesday night that would devote more federal resources to preventing domestic terrorism in response to the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.The 222-203, nearly party-line vote was an answer to the growing pressure Congress faces to address gun violence and white supremacist attacks, a crisis that was escalated following two mass shootings over the weekend.The House passed a similar measure in 2020 only to have it languish in the Senate. Lacking support in the Senate to move ahead with the gun-control legislation that they say is necessary to stop mass shootings, Democrats are instead pushing for a broader federal focus on domestic terrorism."We in Congress can’t stop the likes of (Fox News host) Tucker Carlson from spewing hateful, dangerous replacement theory ideology across the airwaves.

TRENTON, N.J. - Sometimes, people want to accessorize their license plates. Or, maybe a car will have a frame around the license plate from the dealer. But, has anyone ever been pulled over for it?New Jersey lawmakers want to put an end to the possibility."I had no idea! I guess I have to change my doggone plate!" a N.J.

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Printing mistakes will force local election officials in Pennsylvania and Oregon to redo thousands of mailed ballots, a laborious process that could delay results for some closely contested races in Tuesday's primaries.In Pennsylvania, where GOP primaries for governor and U.S. Senate are drawing national attention, officials in Republican-leaning Lancaster County said the company that printed its mailed ballots included the wrong ID code, preventing scanning machines from being able to read them.

(Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images) HARRISBURG, Pa. - An error by a company that prints ballots for several Pennsylvania counties made thousands of mail-in ballots unreadable Tuesday as voters were deciding hotly contested primaries for governor and U.S. Senate in one of the nation's most important battleground states.Officials in Lancaster County, the state's sixth most populous, said the problem involved at least 21,000 mailed ballots, only a third of which were scanning properly.

John Fetterman, lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania and Democratic senate candidate, speaks during a campaign event in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Fetterman, the only candidate who has run statewide, leads the Democratic HARRISBURG, Pa. - John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor and a top Democratic candidate for U.S.

Queen has officially made a public appearance at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.The main event, which featured incredible music performances as well as parades from the King's Regiment, was shown live on ITV on Sunday (May 15) - and even featured the likes of American actor Tom Cruise.And the Queen arrived in her classic Range Rover, escorted by a parade of horses as she slowly made her way out of the backseat aided by a walking stick.The crowd went wild as her car arrived in the parade square.According to ITV's Chris Ship, the Queen proceeded to take a small elevator up to her seat from ground level, preventing her from being forced to climb steps.He posted on social media: "She used a small lift/elevator to navigate her way from her car in the area to her seat in the stand. As a 96 year old, it’s surprising and astonishing she hasn’t had to do this before."She later sat atop a velvet-lined throne with a blanket across her knees to watch the proceedings outdoors, as the mounted guards performed to music.She wore a grey cardigan encrusted with jewels around her shoulders, over a blue floral patterned top.It comes after her health woes left the monarch unable to appear at the opening of Parliament - an event she had only missed twice before, both times due to pregnancy.Prince Charles appeared in her place to provide the opening speech.Fans were loving seeing their monarch in public again, as they took to Twitter to air their thoughts.One penned: "Why am I smiling so sheepishly.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - MAY 26: Members of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2021 celebrate after their graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium on May 26, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Four cadets at the Air Force Academy may not graduate or be commissioned as military officers this month because they have refused the COVID-19 vaccine, and they may be required to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs, according to Air Force officials.It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may face such penalties.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Leader of the National Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa said that the Independent Parliamentarians have no faith that the appointment of Ranil Wickremesinghe to the post of Prime Minister will bring about stability.“Ranil Wickremesinghe is also responsible for this crisis. During his 4 year administration USD 12 Bn worth of loans were obtained at premium interest rates,” he added.If then-Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has stepped down weeks ago, he would not be forced to go into hiding, said Wimal Weerawansa, the Leader of the National Freedom Front.“Had he stepped down before, his loyalists would not have been victims of violence,’ he said adding that individuals like Johnston Fernando, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Sanath Nishantha did not allow Rajapaksa to step down in a peaceful manner.“We called for him to step down, because we knew that this situation would occur,” he noting that, the former Prime Minister did not understand their concerns.He went on to note that PM Rajapaksa refused to step down and the crisis continued, leading to a the most horrible decision that they could make, which was to amass crowds at Temple Trees and incite them to attack peaceful protestors in Galle Face.Weerawansa said the Independent Parliamentarians held discussions with almost all political parties to form a new interim government, however unfortunately, none of those parties responded in the positive.

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court’s nine justices will gather in private for their first scheduled meeting since the leak of a draft opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade and sharply curtail abortion rights in roughly half the states.The meeting Thursday in the justices' private, wood-paneled conference room could be a tense affair in a setting noted for its decorum.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankans woke up to heavy military presence on the streets of Colombo and suburbs on Day-2 of the nation-wide curfew that was imposed to prevent an escalation of violence.Violence broke out on Monday (9th May) after pro-government supporters stormed two peaceful protest camps GotaGoGama and MynaGoGama in Colombo, where Sri Lankans were demanding the resignation of the President and the Prime Minister.A nation-wide curfew was imposed on Monday (9), however, crowds angered by the attacks on peaceful protests attacked buses and vehicles that transported the Rajapaksa supporters.This also led to attacks on the offices and residences of ruling party politicians across many parts of the island.The Combat Riders Squadron of the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces, as well as Armored Personnel Carriers were deployed for mobile patrols across many areas.“While the curfew is in force today too, troops after placing roadblocks conduct search roles and facilitate the movement of vehicles, engaged in emergency essential needs of the country. Instructions have been given to the tri-services to stop vehicles without proper movement approvals.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police said the curfew will be strictly enforced on Wednesday (11), especially at night.In a special statement, Sri Lanka Police said that no person will be allowed to enter the streets without a valid reason.Further, Sri Lanka Police will use force WITHOUT prior notice on those who obstruct the movement of traffic and cause damage to property, as well as engaging in acts of violence.“If necessary police will open fire,” said Sri Lanka Police, adding the general public must remain at home without violating the curfew.

PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona man convicted of killing a college student in 1978 has become the first person to be executed in the state after a nearly eight-year hiatus in its use of the death penalty.Clarence Dixon, 66, was put to death by lethal injection at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the killing of 21-year-old Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin. He is the sixth inmate to be put to death in the United States this year.The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute delay of Dixon’s execution less than an hour before his execution began.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry has instructed the three-armed forces to use necessary force to prevent incidents of theft, assaults, damage to private and public property, and vehicle inspections by violent groups or thugs.The Defence Ministry said if necessary the three-armed forces are instructed to shoot to quell such incidents.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say they are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary that took place at the Ritz Carlton Hotel earlier this month.On May 3rd at around 1:20 a.m., police say a man entered the Ritz Carlton Hotel located on South Broad Street. Authorities say the suspect forced open a basement door and went through the loss prevention office and locker room. MORE HEADLINESThe suspect took numerous items and then fled the area, according to police. Police describe the suspect as a man with a thin build, wearing black sweatpants with white stripes down the side and a light colored shirt. AdvertisementAnyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police. 

PHILADELPHIA - Parents and students at a Philadelphia school got quite the surprise after purchasing what they thought were faux roses from the school’s plant sale. Saint Anslem School in Northeast Philadelphia recently sent a letter home to parents alerting them that the roses that were sold were not in fact roses at all."It has come to our attention that the roses sold at our Mother’s Day plant sale were not the single faux flower originally intended," read the letter to parents. Instead, the school says the roses were a "Valentine’s Day gift intended for adults." Video shared with FOX 29 by one parent shows that what was inside the roses was actually a rolled up pair of underwear. AdvertisementThe school says administrators are looking into how the error occurred and are taking steps to prevent it from happening again. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); Large group of people have set up a check point on the road leading to the Katunayake Airport.According to reports from the ground, they are trying to prevent ruling faction loyalists from fleeing the country.Tensions boiled over, after peaceful protests in Colombo were attacked by pro-government loyalists, that eventually forced the Prime Minister to condemn the violence and also step down.The Criminal Investigations Department has been tasked to conduct an investigation on the attack on peaceful protestors at GotaGoGama protest site in Galle Face, said Police Headquarters on Tuesday (10).7 people have died and 231 people were injured in yesterday’s (9) clashes.A normal Monday morning turned in to a scene of chaos, after pro-government supporters attacked the MynaGoGama protest site near Temple Trees following a meeting chaired by Ex-Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, where he announced he is willing to make any sacrifice for the people.The meeting at Temple Trees was organized by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Local Government Members Forum and saw hundreds in attendance.Following this meeting, the pro-government supporters attacked the MynaGoGama protest site near Temple Trees and dismantled the camp.Thereafter, they moved to the main protest site in Galle Face known as GotaGoGama and destroyed several tents and assaulted peaceful protestors.Sri Lanka Police, the Riot Police, Sri Lanka Army and other law enforcement agencies were called in to control the situation and Sri Lanka Police eventually imposed an island wide curfew to control the unrest.On Friday, the Sri Lankan President after a special cabinet meeting declared a state of emergency.

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka condemned the violence directed at peaceful protests by a group of people who made it very clear that violence was their intention.The failure of the police to prepare for this eventuality and prevent and manage the violence and destruction is a gross failure of public order, said the Human Rights Commission.“There must be an immediate inquiry into this matter. The inaction of the police to prevent the clash is condemned,” it added.

GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday (10) called on the authorities in Sri Lanka to prevent further violence, and urged restraint and meaningful dialogue to address the grievances of the population amid the severe economic crisis in the country.“I am deeply troubled by the escalation of violence in Sri Lanka after supporters of the Prime Minister attacked peaceful protestors in Colombo yesterday (9 May) and the subsequent mob violence against members of the ruling party,” Bachelet said.Seven people have died during the incidents – including a Member of Parliament and two local officials, over 250 were injured, and the properties of others were destroyed by arson throughout the country.“I condemn all violence and call on the authorities to independently, thoroughly and transparently investigate all attacks that have occurred. It is crucial to ensure that those found responsible, including those inciting or organising violence, are held to account.”The High Commissioner also called on the authorities to prevent further violence and to protect the right to peaceful assembly.“Authorities, including military personnel deployed in support of security forces, should exercise restraint in policing the situation and ensure that measures adopted in the context of the state of emergency comply with international human rights norms and are not used to stifle dissent or hinder peaceful protest,” she stressed.The State has a responsibility to ensure the right to life and to exercise due diligence to protect the lives of individuals against violence by private individuals or entities.The severe economic crisis has made daily life a struggle for most Sri Lankans.

PHILADELPHIA - FBI Philadelphia is warning parents to be extra cautious after a reported increase in sextortion incidents in the area."Sextortion begins when an adult contacts a minor over any online platform used to meet and communicate, such as a game, app, or social media account," FBI Philadelphia says.A recent scheme is targeting boys, usually ages 14 to 17, according to the FBI. In this scheme, officials say the predator poses as a young girl to convince boys to engage in an explicit activity in a secretly recorded video.

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. - A newly-released dashcam video showed a North Carolina state trooper putting himself in the path of an oncoming wrong-way driver to avoid a bigger disaster.The State Highway Patrol said just after midnight on April 8, troopers responded to a call about a wrong-way vehicle traveling from Johnston County into Wake County. Trooper Cody Thao arrived and traveled and exited onto the Interstate 40 eastbound ramp to Rock Quarry Road. The suspect then drove the wrong way on the exit ramp and Thao drove his patrol car right into the suspect’s path, causing a crash but preventing the suspect from getting on the interstate the wrong way.Authorities said Thao did not sustain any injuries and has been on the Wake County troop force for one year. RELATED: Airbnb host shot in chest, tenant charged with attempted murderPatrol Sgt.

DECATUR, Ala. - Alabama-based Wayne Farms is recalling about 585,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillets that may be undercooked.According to the USDA, the products were made between Feb. 9 and April 30.Here’s what’s under recall:The recalled products will have "EST.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan protestors opposite the Parliament complex have placed undergarments on the barricades that were set up by Sri Lanka Police to prevent them from moving forward.A large number of underwear were seen placed on the yellow barricades and also the GI pipe barricades set up by Sri Lankan authorities.The world’s most creative people’s protests continued in Sri Lanka, with student protestors tear-gassed and chased away by police, stayed on and within hours, set us a township they called ‘Horu-Go-Gama’.Sri Lankans led by the Inter-University Students Federation, commonly known as Anthare’, set up a protest camp along the road leading to the parliament, and this camp is now known as ‘HoruGoGama’.This protest camp is the latest site set up against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and their government.The protestors are demanding that the President, Prime Minister, and their government resign immediately and that the Rajapaksa family return the money they looted from the people over the years.They blame the government for the mismanagement of the economy, which has sent prices of goods skyrocketing and the country’s reserves plummeting to levels reaching a record low.The Inter-University Students Federation, the largest student body in Sri Lanka marched from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura to the Parliament Road on Thursday (5) evening and was confronted by a large police force that fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.However, as word spread of the tear gas attack, more youth joined with the IUSF and decided to occupy the road leading to Parliament and voice their protest.However, all roads leading to Parliament were already closed by Police using GI Pipes and

Photo of shattered toilet bowl and fan at apartment complex in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. (Credit: Okmulgee Fire Chief Dewayne Hurt) OKMULGEE, Oklahoma - Firefighters received a unique call after severe storms pushed through Oklahoma Wednesday.According to the Okmulgee Fire Department, officials responded to what was reported to be a lightning strike at an apartment complex in Okmulgee — about 40 miles south of Tulsa. Upon arrival, firefighters observed lightning had struck the roof.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police decided to use water cannons and fire tear gas cannisters on the Inter University Students Federation protest near Parliament in Colombo on Friday (6).Despite being fired upon, the protestors managed to break down the first line of barricades set up by Sri Lanka Police to prevent them from reaching the Parliament.The protesting university students joined by hundreds of other Sri Lankans continued to march forward despite being fired with water cannons and tear gas.News 1st Vindana Prasad Karunaratne who was at the protest site said the protestors managed to breakdown the second barricade forcing the police to retreat back to the third barricade.After the police ran out of water to fire from the water cannon trucks, the protestors moved forward to the next barricade and continued their protest.

WASHINGTON (AP) - A superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday.A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S.

Ukraine as the U.S. looks to target Russian generals through intelligence sharing."Our military knows well that the United States, Britain and NATO permanently supply the Ukrainian army with intelligence data and other parameters.

China has gone full pelt with its attempt to go Covid free as new video footage shows officials locking residents in their homes.And they're using huge padlocks and unbreakable cable to do it.Video footage posted on Chinese social media sites shows how residents who refuse to either stay inside or hand their keys over to officials are having wires drilled into their doors and padlocks used to stop them from leaving if they test positive.And another video shows one official drilling a hole in front of someone's door so that they can use metal bolts to stop them from getting out.According to independent Chinese news outlet Caixin Global, the measures are being taken in the northern Hebei province.Local sources have quoted the Qianan Pandemic Prevention and Control office as saying: “We are investigating and will modify the policy.“We are also looking into the possibility of installing alarms to replace current methods.”Up until May 4, China had a seven day average of 22,566 cases, with 14,731 positive cases just yesterday alone.Despite having 1 million cases since the pandemic started, the country has only suffered 5,141 deaths.The latest draconian measures came just a few weeks after we reported how workers in China's financial district in Shanghai were being forced to sleep in office for days.The stringent Covid policy came as positive cases escalated in the coastal city of Shanghai while local government vowed to keep the infectious separated in a two-stage lockdown.One of the measures is stop workers from returning home to avoid cross-infections.One worker, who works at a company in Shanghai Software Park, documented his horrendous life during the office lockdown and shared to viewers online.He received a notice that

PHILADELPHIA - Officials on Wednesday made their final stop on a two-month listening tour in troubled Philadelphia communities where concerned residents connected with law enforcement leaders on ways to quell violence. The Community Listening Tour initiative was spearheaded by the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice & Public Safety. The goal of the tour was to visit 10 different neighborhoods besieged by crime and violence to hear from community members and exchange ideas.The listening tour also gave people a chance to learn about the Philadelphia's violence prevention work, which is likely due for some adjustments following the conclusion of the initiative. "I won’t know how many tweaks we’ll do until I get an opportunity to really hear and see, but there will be some at least shifts or pivots related to the Roadmap to Safer Communities that will be informed by this process," Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Erica Atwood said.Philadelphia recently confirmed plans to expand its Community Crisis Intervention Program with more staffing.

SAN DIEGO - Autism Society San Diego and Mainly Mozart recently held its annual "Lights! Camera! Autism! Back in the Spotlight!" at the University of California, San Diego, Park & Market on April 30. The event featured exhibits from two dozen artists who have autism. The event also featured musical performances from pianist/vocalist Bruce Kopstein of "Autism's Got Talent's 2021" of the Autism Society of San Diego. One artist was Joel Anderson. "I been doing art for such a long time," Anderson told FOX 5 San Diego.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested a group of youth who were protesting near the Parliament premises on Wednesday (4) afternoon.Police Spokesperson SSP Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa speaking to News 1st said 10 men and two women were arrested.SJB MP Manusha Nanayakkara alleged that the Police had abducted a group that was peacefully protesting near the parliament.He appealed to the speaker to prevent a conflict situation from arising as a result of such incidents.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (4) rejected the request by police for an order to prevent protests from taking place near Parliament on Thursday (5) and Friday (6).Attorney-at-Law Kamal Wijesekera speaking to News 1st said the Thalangama Police, SSP for Mirihana, the Attorney General’s Department attempted to secure an order to prevent protests from taking place on the road leading to the Parliament.Counsel for the respondents pointed out to the court that the request made by police was illegal and unconstitutional.Attorney-at-Law Kamal Wijesekera said that police made submissions to the effect that the protest could violate the MPs privilege to enter parliament, however, counsel pointed out that that it was a wrong interpretation of the events.

deadly variant which could re-emerge.

Gates said during an interview with Financial Times, “but, the risk of a more virulent variant emerging is way above 5%."

Designer Kate Spade is photographed at her offices. (Photo by David Howells/Corbis via Getty Images) Ulta Beauty Inc. has yanked an e-mail advertisement that many customers said referenced the suicide of the late designer Kate Spade. "Come hang with Kate Spade" was the e-mail subject line customers recently received in their inboxes.

Freedom Convoy” protesters returned to Canada‘s capital by the hundreds on Saturday to revel on Parliament Hill and denounce COVID-19 mandates as police staged a massive operation to keep the peace and make sure demonstrators actually return home.Protesters embraced each other, many having not seen one another since police cleared the convoy encampments that ground Ottawa to a standstill for three weeks in February.Enforcement action since 7 AM Friday in regard to the demonstrations in #OttCity:▶️560 parking tickets▶️39 vehicles towed▶️8 tickets for noise, smoking, encumbering highwayOfficers will continue taking a zero tolerance approach to violations of our municipal by-laws. pic.twitter.com/SIlJuEUI3B— Ottawa By-law (@OttawaBylaw) April 30, 2022Crowds of people danced on the street in front of parliament shouting “freedom!” while others stretched out on the lawn in front of Centre Block.Freedom Fighters Canada spokesperson Bethan Nodwell, who helped organize the “Rolling Thunder” rally on Parliament Hill Saturday, said no other activities were planned aside from a Sunday church service.But Centretown Community Association President Mary Huang said residents in the area are still waiting to see if the protests wind down as anticipated and don’t drag on as they did before.“Especially some seniors in Centretown, they were basically held hostage in their homes for two, three and a half weeks.

Russia staved off a default on its debt Friday by making a last-minute payment using its precious dollar reserves sitting outside the country, U.S. Treasury officials said.The amount of the payment was not disclosed, but earlier this month Russia’s finance ministry said it tried to make a $649 million payment due April 6 toward two bonds to an unnamed U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - The city of Philadelphia is looking for more help in its ongoing efforts to stop gun violence in the city. Leaders want to bring peacekeepers directly to the streets.They are rebooting one of their central programs aimed at reducing violence, with more than 150 murders recorded so far this year and a public growing more concerned by the day.The city is now looking for more organizations to be part of its Community Crisis Intervention Program, a strategy that involves using people who used to pick up guns and shoot, as the brokers of peace in the streets.With just one organization supporting the program, with less than 60 workers, the city wants to cover more ground.Community Crisis Intervention Program "I think that, given the nuances of our neighborhoods, if you take the East Division in particular and the prevalence of the Latino community there, if you take the Southwest Division and the prevalence of the West African community there, we have to be very cognizant of the differences between communities that are experiencing violence right now," Erica Atwwod said.Atwood runs the city’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety cluster of agencies that work with police on efforts to reduce violent crime.MORE HEADLINES:She is aware of criticisms surrounding the current Crisis Intervention program where sources say there have been staffing issues, including workers who simply hand out documents with safety information, rather than directly engaging with suspected or potential shooters.Advertisement"There have been start-stops around this.

Arby's store (. (Photo by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images))Police in Alabama arrested an Arby’s manager who allegedly threw hot grease at a drive-thru customer on April 23.Police in Hueytown, a suburb outside of Birmingham, say 50-year-old Shea Denise Peoples was arrested and charged with assault before eventually being released on a $30,000 bond.Hueytown Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene to provide medical treatment to the victim, Jameria Hairston.Hairston was hospitalized and suffered second-degree burns over a large part of her body.

Amber Heard pushed to have details of her marriage with fellow actor Johnny Depp included in an op-ed piece that she wrote about domestic violence, even though her lawyers wanted those passages removed from the article, which is now the subject of a libel lawsuit, according to evidence introduced Thursday at the trial.Jurors in the libel lawsuit Depp filed against Heard witnessed testimony Thursday from Terence Dougherty, general counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. It was the ACLU that drafted the article under Heard’s name, reflecting her role as an ACLU ambassador on gender violence issues.Dougherty testified about the push-and-pull that occurred between the first draft and publication of the op-ed piece in The Washington Post in December 2018 — strategically timed by both the ACLU and Heard to coincide with the release of Aquaman, a movie in which she played a prominent role.

Illiana "Lily" Peters (FOX 9) - After a 10-year-old girl was found dead the morning after she was reported missing, some are calling for an alert in her name.Her father called police around 9 p.m. Sunday to report his daughter missing.

05 April 2022, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: Model Elke lifts weights at the Holmes Place gym. The Fibo fitness trade show will be held in Cologne from April 7 to 10, 2022.

FILE - Golf ball inches from the hole on the green. (John McCoy/Getty Images)"Fore!" is probably something one Massachusetts family will no longer have to hear after winning a lawsuit against a neighboring country club that pelted their home with golf balls for nearly four years. The Tenczar family of Kingston, Massachusetts, was awarded nearly $5 million in damages in December 2021 after their home, and mental health, suffered major damages from golf balls flying onto their property from the Indian Pond Country Club nearby, according to court documents. The family originally savored the beautiful views of the 15th fairway that abutted their property and the quiet neighborhood they felt so lucky to join in 2017, but soon golfers began showing up in droves and their once idyllic home turned into what felt like a battlefield, The Boston Globe reported. Windows were shattered, the siding on their home had numerous golf ball-sized dents and the Tenczars were genuinely afraid for their children’s safety. Over the past four years, Erik and Athina Tenczar gathered nearly 700 golf balls that landed on their property, according to The Globe. "When it hits, it sounds like a gunshot," Athina, 36, told The Globe.

LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday and during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, advocates will honor survivors of sexual violence through a movement called Denim Day.April 27, 2022 marks the 24th celebration of Denim Day in the United States, but what is Denim Day, how did the initiative start, and what does it have to do with jeans?Denim Day is a campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.According to DenimDayInfo.org, the campaign began after a ruling in 1992 by the Italian Supreme Court, where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the 18-year-old victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who raped her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. RELATED: Lyft safety report: More than 4,100 sexual assault claims filed over 3-year spanThe victim was raped by her 45-year-old driving instructor who was taking her to her first driving lesson. He took her to an isolated road, pulled her out of the car, removed her jeans and raped her.Jeans displayed in store (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) At the time, the female reported the rape, and the man was arrested, convicted of rape and sentenced to jail.