Teen girl attacked by shark on Florida beach to have leg amputated, hospital says

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - A Maryland family is devastated. On Tuesday, family members of King Douglas packed a Prince George’s County courtroom for the sentencing of the 14-year-old who shot their kin. Police say when the teenager was just 12 years old, he shot and killed a 13-year-old King Douglas.Tuesday's hearing was a tense and emotional almost two hours in Prince George’s County court for the Douglas family seeking justice. Those on both sides of the courtroom cried and could be seen trembling. Others bowed their heads to pray several times throughout the hearing.The victim’s family wanted a tougher penalty for the teen.

Abortion supporters Alie Utley and Joe Moyer (R) react to the failed constitutional amendment proposal at the Kansas Constitutional Freedom Primary Election Watch Party in Overland Park, Kansas on August 2, 2022.an. (Photo by Dave Kaup/AFP via Getty TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas voters on Tuesday sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights, rejecting a ballot measure in a conservative state with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.It was the first test of voter sentiment after the U.S.

Scientists claim to have discovered the exact location where the Covid pandemic began.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of April, 2022 there were three million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with just over one in three claimants (35%) receiving the highest level of award.

BBC Three.In the documentary, Roman travelled around the UK meeting suicide attempt survivors and mental health experts.Speaking on the show, he said: "I remember just saying, 'that's it I can't sit and have the platform that I have and not do anything.'"I wanted to show the confusion [and] the anger."Because that's the reality.The reality is the people that you leave behind."I used this film as my own therapy. I can't even remember it.

PERKASIE, Pa. - It's a bird; it's a plane; it's a Bucks County man on a mission to break a skydiving record!His name is Chris Howard, and he's attempting to complete an incredible feat - 101 skydives in just 24 hours.It all began at sunrise Wednesday morning, when Howard boarded a plane and headed up for his first of many dives at Pennridge Airport in Perkasie.His goal is to reach 101 dives by sunset.

Kerry Katona has revealed she wants her 19-year-old daughter Lilly-Sue to have a baby because she fears she is going to die young and miss it. The former Atomic Kitten singer - who has battled substance abuse problems in the past - admitted that she worries about her own health all the time and is concerned she won't always be around.So it seems she would be happy if Lilly, who is the second eldest of her brood of five kids, made her a grandmother now so that she was there to enjoy it.READ MORE: Kerry Katona dazzles fans with 'stunning' snaps alongside lookalike daughter "If Lilly told me she was pregnant, I'd want her to have it because I want to experience as much as possible," Kerry said in her OK! magazine column.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police on  Wednesday (3) informed the protestors at Galle Face to remove all illegally set up tents and camps on Government & Urban Development Authority property before 5 PM on Friday (5).All those who are illegally occupying Galle Face and adjacent areas must vacate before 5 PM on Friday, 5th August 2022, said the statement from Sri Lanka PoliceIn addition, Police have also requested them to remove the cultivations at the Galle Face protest site as well.A Statement from the Fort Police noted that those who do not comply with the instructions will be dealt with in accordance to the law.All those who are illegally occupying Galle Face and adjacent areas must vacate before 5 PM on Friday, 5th August 2022 – PoliceDetails: https://t.co/lpWVjYqWg8 .#lka #SriLanka #SLnews #News1st #Police #GalleFace #ProtestLK pic.twitter.com/EynFbwQUNT— Newsfirst.lk Sri Lanka (@NewsfirstSL) August 3, 2022  

Indian healthcare leaders are supportive to the adoption of remote care solutions as 33% stated that a shift to virtual care is among their key priorities New Delhi: The covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth and enhanced the accessibility of treatment for people in rural areas, according to Philips’ Future Health Index (FHI) India 2022. The report “Healthcare hits reset: Priorities shift as healthcare leaders navigate a changed world’ said Indian healthcare leaders are supportive to the adoption of remote care solutions as 33% stated that a shift to virtual care is among their key priorities while 51% said that telehealth is currently a top investment area for them.

PHILADELPHIA - A summer barbecue turned deadly Tuesday night after police say several shots were fired into a crowd in one Philadelphia neighborhood.Police say people were enjoying a barbecue on the 1800 block of Harrison when a car approached and a suspect opened fire around 8:14 p.m.The suspect continued shooting back at the crowd of people as it drove off, according to police.One woman was reportedly hit in the back as she sat on the porch. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Philadelphia Police Captain John Walker, who was driving in the area at the time of shooting, says he heard screaming and rushed over to the scene."An innocent person trying to do the right, enjoy the weather, enjoy a barbecue, and now instead of a joyous time we’ll be planning a funeral," Walker said.Police are checking surveillance footage in the area as they investigate the shooting.

Speaker of the U.S. House Of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), left, poses for photographs with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, at the president's office on Aug.

Home And Away this week, after she reveals the apartment above the diner is available for lease.However, Cash's lack of enthusiasm for Xander and Rose moving into the property makes Irene suspicious.Will Rose's feelings for Cash resurface? And will Irene sense the weird atmosphere between the two? Viewers will have to wait and see.READ NEXT: Home and Away's Sam Barrett's life – dual nationality, failed auditions and beach babeSince joining Home And Away in 1993, Irene Roberts has become a fan favourite on the soap - and a familiar face to all the characters in Summer Bay.Away from the soap, actress Lynne McGregor has also led a very interesting life too.Lynne McGranger became a Home And Away icon after taking on the role of Irene Roberts in 1993 from original actress Jacquy Phillips.However, her career began in stage productions including West Side Story and Bye Bye Birdy, before landing her debut TV role in an episode of Australian drama The Flying Doctors.Although she is best known for appearing in Home And Away and it's numerous spin-offs, Lynne has also more recently appeared in TV series including Equivocal Resolve.That's not all, as Lynne has also returned to her stage roots by regularly appearing in pantomimes in the UK.However, Irene Roberts will always be Lynne's first love, telling Now To Love: "I'm still on the show after 29 years, so people must either love Irene or they can't stand her because we all love someone to hate on a TV show.

Holidaymakers will no longer have to wear face masks on public transport in Madeira as Portugal eases its coronavirus restrictions further. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its advice on August 3.

Roman Kemp is set to release a book on mental health and suicide following the death of his best friend, who devastatingly took his own life during the pandemic.The book, titled Are You Really OK?, will see the 29 year old Capital Breakfast host tell "hilarious and surprising" stories from his youth, as well as exploring the taboo of suicide, sharing his own advice and experiences in a bid to help others. Throughout his career, Roman has worked to break the stigma surrounding mental health, having battled depression since the age of 15 and once contemplating suicide himself. During the pandemic, Roman’s life changed when his best friend – the producer who’d nurtured his career every step of the way – tragically took his own life.

Rebekah Vardy has said she was hospitalised twice for her mental health and believes she’s now suffering from PTSD following her legal battle with Coleen Rooney.The wife of Jamie Vardy lost her defamation case against Coleen, after a ‘sting operation’ in which Coleen, 36, posted fake stories on her private Instagram in an attempt to whittle down who was selling stories on her. Rebekah, 40, has always denied it was her.Speaking about her health troubles during the legal battle, Rebekah told The Sun that she had panic attacks, and felt like her life was falling apart.‘It was draining.

The country’s active caseload currently stood at 1,37,057 with total number of covid cases at more than 4.40 crore in the last two years. New Delhi: India has reported 17,135 new covid-19 cases and 47 deaths in the last 24 hours. The country’s active caseload currently stood at 1,37,057 with total number of covid cases at more than 4.40 crore in the last two years.

Kathleen 'Kate' Boozer was facing 15 years in prison after a former student said they had sexual relations several times while he was a junior in high school. LAKE ORION, Mich. (FOX 2) - Kathleen 'Kate' Boozer, a former teacher at Lake Orion High School teacher, has been sentenced to a year in jail and must register as a sex offender after she pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a former student.Boozer reached a plea deal and agreed to plead guilty to two counts of 3rd degree criminal sex crimes.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after police say an intruder opened fire inside his family home as they slept Wednesday morning.The 20-year-old was found heavily bleeding in his when police responded to a house on the 800 block of North 43rd Street around 2 a.m.His family reportedly told police that someone entered their home, shot the man inside his third-floor bedroom, then fled.Police say nine people currently live in the home, including five children ages 5 to 15. They were all reportedly asleep on the second and third floors when the shooting rang out.Six spent shell casing were found inside the bedroom of the victim, who is said to be in critical condition after suffering several gunshot wounds.No one else was injured during the invasion shooting.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A special search operation conducted by the Navy at Mannar Sand Banks on the evening of 02nd August 2022, led to the seizure of about 47kg and 240g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.The seizure was made by SLNS Thammanna in the North Central Naval Command when conducting a special search operation at Mannar Sand Banks on 02nd August. The consignment which included 19 packages had been buried in the area by smugglers and the stock weighed about 47kg and 240g (wet weight).It is believed that the smugglers might have concealed this stock of Kerala cannabis underground, without being able to take it away due to naval operations in the area.The gross street value of seized Kerala cannabis is believed to be around Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The overseas Travel Ban imposed on Ex-President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa and Ex-Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was extended to the 11th of August by the Supreme Court on Wednesday (3).The order was made after two Fundamental Rights applications seeking an order on the current government to launch an investigation against all those responsible for the present economic crisis, was taken up for consideration for the second consecutive day.The applications were considered in the presence of Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, and Justices Buwaneka Aluvihare, Vijith Malalgoda, L. T.

PHILADELPHIA - Two people were struck by gunfire as they stood inside a SEPTA station stairwell early Wednesday morning.Police say a man and woman were in a white van when they opened fire on the Arrott Transportation Center near Frankford Avenue around 12:20 a.m.Two men, who were in the stairwell at the time, were both shot.

Voters leave their local polling station after voting in the Missouri Primary Election at the National WWI Museum and Memorial on August 02, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)WASHINGTON (AP) - In one of the biggest days of this year's primary campaign season, voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier to restrict abortion rights in red-state Kansas and repudiated a scandal-tarred former governor seeking a U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - The heat is back - and here to stay!Temperatures are set to hit a high of 92 on Wednesday - making it the 28th day of 90-degree or above weather for 2022.A cold front is expected to hit the Delaware Valley, and while it won't affect temperatures, it will make the day less humid.Muggy again on Thursday as the fourth heat wave of the summer begins, lasting several days.Dangerous heat has already put a heat advisory in place for Thursday and Friday as the feel-like temperature as set to reach triple digits.___WEDNESDAY: Less humid. High: 92, Low: 74THURSDAY: Record Heat.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration said that the passport of British National Kayleigh Fraser was seized because she had violated her visa conditions.The Immigration and Emigration Department on Tuesday (2) seized the passport of a young British national, accusing her of sharing information about the peoples protests via social media.Taking to Social Media, Kayleigh Fraser claims that she had received a phone call from a very "anxious person" telling her that she needed to leave the country immediately. Her social media post added: "The government officials and intelligence agencies are enquiring into you."She says: "I asked what would happen if I dont leave.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Foreign Affairs, M.U.M. Ali Sabry will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia to take part in the forthcoming 29th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting from 4 to 5 August 2022.The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) is composed of 27 members, consisting of 10 ASEAN member states, Dialogue Partners, and Observers, and includes Australia, Canada, China, the European Union (EU), India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea (ROK), Russia and the United States, Bangladesh, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.

health benefits, a shot of apple cider vinegar is this year’s avocado toast.It certainly ticks a lot of hipster boxes: alcohol-free drinks for grown-ups, fermentation for health, low sugar. Most of the brands on the market are produced on a small scale (which qualifies them for the ‘artisan’ label) and British-made, so ‘local’. But I had my doubts. First there’s the slogans.

The orca bites the shark around its liver, with a cloud of blood pooling out into the green-tinted water.Part of South Africa-based marine biologist Alison Towner's long-term work with great whites, the clip shares what she wrote on her Instagram is "one of the most incredible pieces of natural history ever captured on film."SHARK ATTACKS: EXPERT SHARES FACTS ABOUT THE OCEAN PREDATOR AMID UPTICK IN SIGHTINGSThree killer whales hunt a nine-foot great white shark (Credit: Discovery's Shark Week) In an exclusive interview with The Daily Beast, the scientist said she had been studying the movement ecology of great white sharks for 15 years. While Towner noted that Mossel Bay had noticed great whites disappearing, this is "the world's first drone footage of killer whales predating on a white shark."The moment the three killer whales attack (Credit: Discovery's Shark Week) "It's the first time in South Africa it's ever been documented as direct evidence," she said. WITH SHARK SIGHTINGS ON THE RISE ON EAST COAST, SCIENTISTS THEORIZE CONSERVATION EFFORTS MAY PLAY A ROLEResearchers, she told the outlet, had evidence for killer whale attacks on white sharks before and data had revealed a change in the orcas' cycling habits. Two of the killer whales hunting the shark (Credit: Discovery's Shark Week) Towner's article published in the African Journal of Marine Science tackles the subject more in-depth.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The reality is, their movement has been very much messed up by the increased risk of killer whale predation and now the total of dead white sharks has climbed to [eight] and one more bronze whaler shark, since this paper was submitted," Towner wrote on Instagram.

COLOMBO (News 1st); 04 Police teams have been deployed to investigate the brutal murder of a member of Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha at the Bank Junction in Mulleriyawa on Tuesday (2).Sumudu Rukshan, A member of Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle gunmen, a trend that has been terrorizing Sri Lankans in recent weeks.Sri Lanka Police said they are yet to identify the suspects responsible for the murder.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Ambassador of Japan in Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki called on the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry on 28 July 2022 at the Ministry.Minister Sabry and Ambassador Mizukoshi discussed improving the multi-faceted bilateral relations which attained their 70th anniversary this year.Whilst appreciating the timely assistance and support extended by the Japanese Government, the Minister briefed the envoy on the current economic situation and the initiatives the Government has taken to mitigate the challenges.Senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials of the Embassy of Japan were present during the meeting.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology says that showery and windy conditions are expected to continue in the western and southern sea areas and over the southwest quarter of the island due to the activity of the Southwest Monsoon.Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, and North-Western provinces, and Galle and Matara districts.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickreemsinghe delivered the Government Policy Statement, his first since being elected President by a vote in the house, on Wednesday (3) following the ceremonial opening of the 3rd Session of the 9th Parliament.The following is the full speech by the President:I was elected as the President on the 20th of last month, as having secured the trust of the majority of the Members of Parliament. Today I am addressing you for the first time as the President. This House represents the various communities of Sri Lanka.

Kansas voters on Tuesday protected the right to get an abortion in their state, rejecting a measure that would have allowed their Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten abortion restrictions or ban it outright.

LOS ANGELES - The baseball world mourns the loss of a beloved broadcaster as Vin Scully has died at 94.The hall-of-fame voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers died Tuesday.The news of Scully’s death comes a little over a year after his wife Sandra died from her battle with ALS. Back on February 2021, Scully had also mourned the death of his longtime friend and fellow Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda."I want to express my gratitude for all your kind messages about my beloved Sandi.

India saw a drop in infection a day prior with 13,734 cases and 34 deaths. According to the Health ministry data, the active cases in the country now stands at 1,37,057 which comprise 0.32 per cent of the total infections. The daily positivity rate stands at 3.69 percent while the weekly positivity rate stands at 4.67 percent.

Taiwan‘s military said Wednesday that Chinese military exercises around its main island are an attempt to threaten its ports and urban areas as U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Three people have died due to inclement weather in the past 24-hours, said the Disaster Management Center in a situation report released at 6:00 AM on Wednesday (3).Four people remain missing, it added.The fatalities were from the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat in the Nuwara Eliya District, in the Central Province.A total of 12,289 people from 3,037 families were affected by the inclement weather said the DMC.The Disaster Management Center said that 15 safe sites have been established to house 2,374 people from 485 families.Access Situation Report Here.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accepted President Ranil Wickremesinghe's invitation to discuss several progressive decisions.These include the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and  Oversight Committee Systems.

 

Canada has disrupted an attempt to send materials to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine, an official said Tuesday.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Coworkers of a SEPTA employee who was killed in a hit-and-run last week gathered on Tuesday night to remember their friend and to call on the person responsible to come forward. Police say last Wednesday, July 27, they responded to West Chester Pike and Kenmore Road in Upper Darby for an accident involving a motorcycle and a minivan. Jean Carrie, 43, was riding his motorcycle when a minivan hit him and drove away. Carrie, a SEPTA employee for the last 16 years, succumbed to his injuries and died days later. "I hope they find this person. It harbors on your heart to lose someone.

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The Norristown Police Department held its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the relationship between the community and local emergency responders. The community block part gave neighbors a chance to connect with local authorities in a fun environment that included live music and face painting. "One of the goals is building that strong trust with the community so when something does happen, they'll be witnesses, call 911 when they hear gunshots or anything like that," Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood said. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESWood, a former inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department, was appointed to lead the Norristown department in December. Tuesday was Wood's first National Night Out as leader of the Norristown Police Department. "When I came here back in December to be the chief, I told the community I need you to step up," Wood said.

Two men critical after West Philadelphia double shooting. PHILADELPHIA - Two men are in critical condition, and three men are on the run after shots were fired in a daytime shooting, according to Philadelphia police.Both victims were reportedly shot multiple times on the 5200 block of Harlan Street around 1:29 p.m.

ABSECON, N.J. - Prosecutors in New Jersey shared body camera footage that shows a non-fatal officer-involved shooting in May that happened in the parking lot of a dollar store. Officers from the Pleasantville Police Department were called to the Dollar General on South New Road around 9:30 a.m.

DALLAS - Testimony began Tuesday in the capital murder trial of a former fugitive on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.Yaser Said is accused of the murders of his teenage daughters in 2008. He was on the run from then until his ultimate capture in 2020.Said disappeared simultaneously with the girls' murders and eluded police and the FBI for 12 years before he was finally captured.Prosecutors say the evidence shows Said murdered them because, as a Muslim, they brought disgrace on his family because of their western lifestyle that included dating non-Muslim boys.The defense, in opening statements, pointed to police targeting him because he is Muslim in post-9/11 America. Through attorney Brad Lollar, Said on Tuesday entered a plea of not guilty.There were tears from Connie Moggio, the aunt to Amina and Sarah Said, as she was asked to identify an autopsy photo in contrast to pictures in of the girls shortly before they were murdered on January 1, 2008, in the back seat of a taxicab at an Irving hotel.MORE: Opening statements begin Tuesday for father accused of murdering two daughtersSaid is facing capital murder for his daughters’ deaths.In opening statements, the state told jurors Said wanted to control every facet of his family's life."This is a case about a man possessed with possession and control," said Dallas County Prosecutor Lauren Black.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne, also known as RATTA who was arrested on Monday (1) was granted bail on Tuesday (2).Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage ordered for the suspect to be released on a personal bail of Rs.

Today we are reporting 6,440 community cases and 704 current hospitalisations. 

COLOMBO (News 1st); The ceremonial opening of third session of the Ninth Parliament will take place on Wednesday (3) under the patronage of the President, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The rehearsal pertaining to the ceremonial opening was held on Tuesday (02) at the Parliament premises.Following the ceremonial opening of the new session, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to present the government's policy statement at 10:30 a.m. in Parliament in accordance with the powers vested in him by Article 33 of the Constitution.There will be no gun salutes or vehicular parades , Sergeant-at-Arms of Parliament, Narendra Fernando said, according to the Parliament website.Instead, the President will be received in front of Parliament with a Tri Force Guard of Honor.

WASHINGTON - A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and inspired some to camp outside the Capitol.The Senate approved the bill by a vote of 86-11. It now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.