Temple police adds batch of new officers to help contain violence on North Philly campus

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead after police say he was found shot nearly 10 times on a Philadelphia street Tuesday night. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 100 block of East Indiana Street just after 8 p.m.

TRENTON - Police in New Jersey's capitol say four people, including a teenager, suffered non-fatal injuries during a shooting Tuesday afternoon. Officers from the Trenton Police Department were called to the intersection of Academy and North Stockton streets just before 5 p.m.

Prosecutors alleged that Carey assaulted boys in the 1990s while serving in the Centennial School District as a resource officer with the federally funded Drug Abuse Resistance Education or D.A.R.E. program aimed at teaching kids to resist drugs and DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - A former suburban Philadelphia police officer has been sentenced to decades in prison on convictions of sexual abuse of several teenage boys while he was working with a youth drug prevention program decades ago.Bucks County Judge Wallace Bateman Jr.

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PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man is injured after a person, posing as a solicitor for a solar power company, carjacked him at gunpoint in Lower Merion Township on Monday.  At around 5 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Wilshire Road in the Penn Wynne section of Lower Merion Township for reports of an armed carjacking. Police say the victim encountered a suspect in his driveway when he arrived home in his vehicle. The suspect posed as a solicitor for solar power and made conversation with the victim before the victim declined the services and began walking away.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - A 29-year-old woman accused of using false documents to enroll as a New Jersey high school student and attend some classes over a four-day period did so because she was lonely and longed to return to her days with friends in school, her lawyer said.The woman pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of providing a false government document. Her lawyer said she knows she made a mistake and has applied to enter a pretrial intervention program that eventually could lead to the charge being dismissed.

PHILADELPHIA - Temple University’s faculty-union said it will move forward with a vote of no-confidence in President Jason Wingard and two other school officials. The Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP Local 4531) concluded its authorization to vote on Monday afternoon, according to a press release. The union said 84% of its over 900 members in the bargaining unit supported moving ahead with the vote of no confidence in senior leadership at Temple. 97% of those in support sought a no confidence vote in WIngard, while 86% sought a no confidence vote for Board of Trustees Chair Mitchell Morgan. Nearly 80% of those in support voted no-confidence in Provost Gregory Mandel, according to the union. The union's Executive Committee held an emergency meeting to discuss the results on Tuesday morning. A formal vote of no confidence is slate for the week of Apr.

Police say one man is critically injured after a daytime shooting in West Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that critically injured one man and wounded another in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.Shortly after 1 p.m. police responded to the intersection of 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard for reports that two people had been shot. Responding officers say they located a 21-year-old man who had been shot seven times throughout his body.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Tom Hanks attends MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Fraze CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard's commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday.Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films.

Todd Merinuk, 27, of West Deptford, was arrested as part of an undercover child exploitation investigation.  MERCER COUNTY, N.J. - A New Jersey man is facing charges after he was arrested in an online child exploitation investigation. According to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, 27-year-old Todd Merinuk of West Deptford, New Jersey, was arrested as part of the investigation. Authorities say an undercover detective working with the prosecutor's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit began chatting with Merinuk weeks ago. The detective was posing online as a 14-year-old girl, according to the prosecutor's office. Officials say Merinuk shared sexually explicit messages with the undercover officer, thinking it was a teenage girl, including a photo of male genitals. Authorities also say Merinuk arranged for an in-person meet-up with the girl to engage in sexual acts. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe prosecutor's office says on March 16, Merinuk sent a ride share to an address in Mercer County to pick up who he thought was the teenage girl, to transport her to Gloucester County. According to officials, Merinuk was taken into custody at his home without incident. He faces several charges, including attempted sexual assault, attempted endangering the welfare of a child, and attempted luring. 

A bald eagle opens its talons to grab a pizza in Connecticut on March 8, as photographed by Doug Gemmell. (Doug Gemmell Nature Photography) A nature-focused photographer recently captured an image of a bald eagle grabbing lunch to-go as he took flight in Connecticut skies.Doug Gemmell, a resident of South Windsor, went out to Wethersfield Cove inlet on March 8 to snap some photos of eagles on his Nikon D500 camera.The retired banker has been photographing birds, insects and nature for the last seven years.Much of his work is dedicated to photographing eagles and Gemmell said he tries to catch the birds "fishing."TWITTER USERS REACT TO TSA SCREENING BALD EAGLE AT NORTH CAROLINA AIRPORT: 'HE IS GORGEOUS!'"I want to get some action shots and well, that was some action shot," Gemmell told Fox News Digital of the March 8 photo he took. "It’s not quite the fish [picture], but it was an interesting photo to say the least." Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during a snowstorm in California.

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NEW YORK - A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.Trump over the weekend claimed without any evidence that he would be arrested on Tuesday, with his representatives later saying he was citing media reports and leaks. There was no indication that prediction would come true, though the grand jury appeared to take an important step forward by hearing Monday from a witness favorable to Trump, presumably so prosecutors could ensure the panel had a chance to consider any testimony that could be remotely seen as exculpatory.The next steps in a grand jury process shrouded in secrecy remained unclear, and it was uncertain if additional witnesses might be summoned.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Philadelphia, police say. According to authorities, the stabbing occurred at midnight on Tuesday on the 700 block of Allegheny Avenue in the city's Kensington section. Officials say a 24-year-old male was stabbed once in the chest and transported to Temple Hospital, where he was placed in "extremely critical condition." MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the stabbing. This is a developing story.

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - The small town motto of "neighbors helping neighbors" was suddenly tainted when police say a petty thief took matters into his own hands over the weekend.Police are looking for a man they say stole money and goods from a roadside cooler of fresh eggs on Ebert Road in Springfield Township.

FILE - A sign hangs above the entrance of a Foot Locker store on Aug. 2, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois.

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PHILADELPHIA - A tragic discovery was made inside a torched house in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion section Tuesday morning.Officials say a severely burned man was found when crews responded to the blaze on the 2300 block of 32nd Street.The man, believed to be a squatter in his 50s, was "burned beyond recognition," according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.MORE HEADLINES:Officials confirm the fire started in the living room, but the cause is still unknown.The "John Doe" victim was pronounced dead at the scene, a house where officials say he was living.

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department were on scene outside of a Philadelphia bar after a deadly shooting. According to police, 19th District officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of 66th Street and Lansdowne Avenue in the Overbrook section of the city around 11 p.m.

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Fire crews are on scene of a roaring fire that they say is ripping through a church in New Jersey. FLORENCE, N.J. - Fire crews are on scene of a roaring 4-alarm fire that they say is ripping through a church in New Jersey.On Monday, shortly after 6 p.m., officials say they responded to a call about a three alarm fire at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence, N.J. After crews from several fire companies arrived, the blaze was soon declared a four alarm fire. Dispatchers say there were kids in the building for an after school program.

Former President Donald Trump arrives for an event at the Adler Theatre on March 13, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) An ongoing investigation into former President Donald Trump’s alleged hush money payment to an ex-porn actress is his latest legal trouble as he prepares his presidential campaign for a White House run in 2024. Trump is currently under investigation to determine if he paid Stormy Daniels, a former porn actress, to keep quiet about a sexual affair she claimed she had with Trump before he ran for president in 2016. Lawyer Robert Costello arrived in court Monday afternoon after being invited to appear before the grand jury in New York, the Associated Press noted. RELATED: Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Donald TrumpCostello was asked to appear by the Manhattan district attorney's office after he said he had information raising questions about the credibility of former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, a key witness in the investigation.Costello’s testimony came after Trump declared in a social media post over the weekend that he expects to be taken into custody on Tuesday and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest.

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania State Police and dozens of local departments are joining forces to curb aggressive driving, which some say has gotten dangerously out of control. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that more than 80 departments from Buck, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a "coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities on area roadways."The plan will run through Apr. 23 and focus on distracted driving, speeding and work zone awareness, according to PennDOT.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a 13-year-old and two 16-year-olds were all injured during a triple shooting in West Philadelphia.Just after 4 p.m. on Monday, police responded to the 1500 block of North Frazier Street where they located three teens suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim, police say is a 13-year-old boy who had been shot one time in the abdomen.

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in West Philadelphia on Monday.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland pledged on Monday that the Liberals would provide “additional, targeted inflation relief” to vulnerable Canadians in the 2023 federal budget.

Umpires discuss a video replay during a game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on April 2, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) On-field umps this year will have 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets brought out to them by a technician.

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Council (ICMR)’s covid-19 national task force has revised the clinical management guidelines for treatment of adult patients amid rising cases. In the new treatment protocol, the apex medical research body cautioned about the irrational use of antibiotics and steroids, while recommending that the possibility of co-infection of covid with other endemic infections be determined. “...Systemic corticosteroids are not indicated in mild disease," read ICMR’s clinical guideline document seen by Mint.

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - A house fire became deadly after two women were trapped inside, and firefighters were only able to reach one of them.Fire crews were met with a house fully engulfed by flames when they arrived to Heron Street in Manchester Township Sunday night.As one woman was rescued, a family member said that another family member was still inside.Police say crews tried to get into the home, but heavy smoke and heat stifled their attempts.The body of a deceased woman, whose identify has not been released, was later found during a search of the torched home.MORE HEADLINES:Three police officers were treated for smoke inhalation after trying to save the woman's life.The rescued woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.Residents from the adjoining quadplex and nearby buildings were also evacuated.

NEW YORK - Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he expects to be "arrested" this week as a New York grand jury gets close to wrapping up its look into hush money the former president paid during his 2016 campaign. Most experts agree any arrest won’t look like a traditional Hollywood-style takedown. Trump will likely be given a chance to turn himself in and then be quickly released.But that doesn't mean the event wouldn’t be drama-free.

NEW YORK - Former President Donald Trump claimed over the weekend that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with him. In a post on his social media platform, Trump declared that he expected to be taken into custody on Tuesday – even though Trump's lawyer and spokesperson said there had been no communication from prosecutors.RELATED: Trump's call for protests amid anticipated indictment gets muted reaction by supportersManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is thought to be eyeing charges in the hush money investigation, and recently offered Trump a chance to testify before the grand jury. Meanwhile, local law enforcement officials are bracing for the public safety ramifications of an unprecedented prosecution of a former American president.What is a grand jury, and what does an indictment mean? What’s the difference between being indicted, being charged, and arrested? Here’s a breakdown:Media cameras sit outside the Manhattan District Attorneys office in New York City on March 20, 2023.(Photo by LEONARDO MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images) In New York, an indictment is a formal felony charge.Here’s how it works generally: After a prosecutor studies information from investigators in a case, a prosecutor decides whether to present the case to an impartial group of citizens called a grand jury, according to the U.S.

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - A Pennsylvania State Trooper narrowly missed being hit by an oncoming car while on duty in Bucks County Monday morning.Police say the trooper's vehicle was rear-ended by a BMW on the eastbound side of Interstate 295 in Bristol Township just before 5 a.m.The patrol vehicle then hit the disabled vehicle, which started rolling towards the trooper, who was outside the vehicle at the time.MORE HEADLINES:To avoid being struck, the trooper had to jump over the concrete median, according to authorities.The trooper sustained minor injuries, while the driver of the BMW was transported to a local hospital for their injuries.Their condition is unknown at this time, and no charges have been announced.

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NEW DELHI : India aims to launch a global initiative on digital health as an institutional framework. This framework aims to converge the global efforts for digital health and scale up digital solutions with use of cutting-edge technologies, said Mansukh Mandaviya, union health minister on Monday.

NEW YORK - A lawyer allied with Donald Trump is expected to testify Monday before a New York grand jury, giving the former president an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn't face criminal charges over hush money paid during his 2016 campaign.Robert Costello was asked to appear by the Manhattan district attorney's office after he said he had information raising questions about the credibility of Michael Cohen, a key witness in the investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss secret legal proceedings.His testimony will come two days after Trump said he expected to face criminal charges and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest. In a series of social media posts through the weekend, the Republican former president criticized the New York investigation, directing particularly hostile rhetoric toward Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat.It was unclear whether Costello's testimony has any potential to change the course of a grand jury probe that seems close to concluding.The Manhattan District Attorney’s case claims Mr.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a crash involving multiple vehicles in Mayfair. According to authorities, the crash occurred on Sunday evening just after 9 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - It's officially the first day of spring! And you know what that means? Free water ice, of course!Rita's Italian Ice is carrying on its beloved 30-year tradition to celebrate the first day of spring with its Free Ice Giveaway.Join in on the springtime fun by grabbing a cup of your favorite Italian ice, or try out the new flavor launching Monday - gummy bears!The free water ice is available all day at participating locations, and no app is needed this year!

WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap.The ambivalence raises questions about whether Trump, though a leading Republican contender in the 2024 presidential race who retains a devoted following, still has the power to mobilize far-right supporters the way he did more than two years ago before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S.

FILE IMAGE - Chinas President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders summit in Samarkand on Sept. 15, 2022.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A multi-vehicle crash left four people, including a New Jersey state trooper, injured on a Camden County highway Sunday night.Traffic came to a standstill when the crash unfolded southbound on Rout 42 nearly mile 8 in Gloucester Township around 8:30 p.m.Officials say multiple cars collided, however the number of vehicles involved in the crash has not been released.MORE HEADLINES:A New Jersey state trooper, along with three other people, were injured, according to officials.Three people were transported to a local hospital.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Skipper Dimuth Karunaratna says he is prepared to step down as the Sri Lanka Test Cricket Captain after the test series with Ireland.He was speaking to reporters following Sri Lanka's loss to New Zealand in the Second Test on Monday (20).New Zealand bowled Sri Lanka out for 358 to win the 2nd Test by an innings and 58 runs. The Black Caps won the series 2-0 with Kane Williamson named the Player of the Series. 

Nineteen officers from the three services of the Indian armed forces reached Sri Lanka on Sunday (19).The Officers are on a week-long strategic study tour under the 46th Higher Air Command Course.The delegation consists of selected officers under training for Senior Command and Staff Appointments from the three services.During the visit, the Officers are scheduled to visit and interact with Sri Lankan Naval Command, Coast Guard and Air Force. The visit serves as an opportunity to further strengthen India’s defence partnership with Sri Lanka.

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Last week, the union health ministry directed the state/UT government to follow a risk assessment-based approach to prevent and contain the infection. India reported 918 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with daily positivity rate at 2.08%, the union health ministry said on Monday. With more than 44.8 million cases, the country has recorded more than 530,806 deaths so far.

COLOMBO (News 1st);Sri Lanka's Agriculture Ministry said that 1.2 million local farmers will be given Triple Super Phosphate or TSP Fertilizer free of charge from Monday (20), after three harvesting seasons.The shipment of 36,000 metric tons  Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and procured by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for distribution free-of-charge to farmers.Accordingly, 11,537 MT of TSP fertilizer will be issued to farmers in the Northern, and Eastern Provinces.TSP Fertilizer will be issued via all Agrarian Services Centers in the country.The Ministry of Agriculture said that TSP Fertilizer will be issued to other areas to commence harvesting.According to the ministry, 55 kg of fertilizer is recommended for one hectare of paddy cultivation.More than a million Sri Lankan paddy farmers in all 25 districts will get vital assistance through a shipment of over 36,000 metric tons of fertilizer handed over by the United States to the Ministry of Agriculture. This second shipment of USAID-supported fertilizer is delivered on a promise USAID Administrator Samantha Power made last September in response to Sri Lanka’s food security challenges. It brings the total of USAID-supported TSP and urea fertilizer to more than 45,000MT over the last year.U.S.