WASHINGTON - Federal law enforcement officials on Tuesday said they’ve opened 170 subject files, and charged about 70 in the wake of a violent riot that struck the U.S.

Capitol building last week. READ MORE: 50,000 tips connected to Capitol riots; charges, including sedition, on the tableIn addition, the FBI says it notified other law enforcement agencies, including the U.S.

Capitol Police, the day before the riot regarding a "war" and storming the U.S. Capitol.Officials say some of the misdemeanor charges brought against the people who sieged the Capitol were intended as placeholder counts and that more serious charges including sedition are possible.READ MORE: Photo of protester possibly linked to Capitol police officer’s death releasedTh.

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As the pandemic has made hand sanitizer ubiquitous, perhaps it was inevitable that clinicians would report sanitizer-related eye injuries in children. Two brief studies published yesterday in JAMA Ophthalmology look into this topic, with the first finding a sevenfold year-to-year increase in sanitizer/eye exposure in French children from April to August, and the second looking at two cases of toxic keratopathy (cornea injury).Overall, less chemical eye splatter cases were reported to t

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Biden signs executive orders on $15 minimum wage for federal workers, food aid increases

BALTIMORE (AP) - President Joe Biden took executive action Friday to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans while Congress begins to consider his much larger $1.9 trillion package to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The two executive orders that Biden signed would increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for federal workers and contractors to get a $15 hourly minimum wage."The American people cannot afford to wait," said Brian Deese, director of the White House National Economic Council. "So many are hanging by a thread.

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Waterloo Region reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, active case rise to 866

COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the region’s total case count to 8,821.Active cases increased by nine from the previous day to 866, while 7,768 cases are considered resolved. Waterloo schools to remain shuttered until at least Feb.

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Children’s hospital to open adult Covid beds as Greater Manchester NHS faces unprecedented crisis

direct to your inboxThe Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is to open emergency Covid beds for adults in a sign of the unprecedented pressure facing Greater Manchester’s hospitals.Sir Richard Leese, the region’s health chief, said the situation in the system was now ‘critical’ as NHS bosses have scrambled to discharge as many people as possible ahead of a sustained peak over the coming three weeks.Crisis meetings have been held to determine the ability to scale up beds, as Salford Royal and Wigan’s hospital trust have both seen intensive care close to full in recent days.As part of so-called ‘super surge’ plans, four extra high dependency beds will be opened at RMCH from Monday, following a similar plan adopted by Alder Hey in

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Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendship

David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Neville’s was hired as Inter Miami coach because they’re buddies.“Of course, people are always going to turn around and say, oh, it’s because he’s your friend. It’s nothing to do with him being my friend,” Beckham said Friday.

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Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says

(Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) reported that as of Friday, 93 law enforcement officers in Texas have died of COVID-19.

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CRA says it will determine if artistic grant money counts as income for CERB case by case

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is looking to clear up confusion over whether artistic grant money counts as income for the purposes of qualifying for emergency coronavirus relief benefits.Reports this week suggested the CRA backtracked on its original guidance to artists that grants don’t count as income for the purposes of qualifying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) threshold, which is $5,000 net income in 2019 or in the 12 months prior to the application.But the CRA told Global News it depends on the individual case.“Artists and writers may receive a grant in the course of their business or employment, depending on the artist’s situation, that is considered employment or self-employment income (business income) for tax and

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Biden removes Trump’s Diet Coke button as part of Oval Office overhaul

Joe Biden immediately made some changes after moving into the Oval Office on Wednesday, including removing one of ex-president Donald Trump‘s unique creature comforts: the Diet Coke button.The wood-encased, brick-sized button sat on the Resolute desk throughout Trump’s presidency, and would immediately summon a butler with a cold can of Diet Coke at a moment’s notice. Donald Trump reportedly floated notion of his own ‘Patriot Party’ The button was emblematic of the former president’s well-documented love for fast food.

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Recommandations sur l’identification des cas suspects de COVID-19 chez le personnel soignant et les patients hospitalisés

Ce document fournit des recommandations sur l’identification ou le dépistage du personnel de santé[1] et des patients hospitalisés supposés avoir des symptômes de COVID-19.

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Marion County man faces more charges for breaching Capitol during riot, records show

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County man who has been arrested twice now for entering the House atrium during a deadly riot at the Capitol earlier this month is now facing additional charges, records show.Michael Curzio, of Summerfield, was initially taken into custody in the House on Jan. 6 then arrested again in Marion County on Jan.

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Manitoba health officials give coronavirus update

COVID-19 Friday.Dr. Jazz Atwal, acting deputy chief provincial public health officer, has scheduled a 12:30 p.m.

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Three new clinics to open in Vancouver, Surrey for COVID-19 long-haulers

COVID-19.The clinics will open at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, and the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey.In addition to providing care for those suffering from lingering effects of the virus, the Provincial Health Services Authority said Friday that it will be developing knowledge and best practices for dealing with long-haul patients.COVID-19 long-haulers are patients who have contracted the virus but continue to live with chronic symptoms months after tests reveal they’re virus-free.“We know some people who recover from COVID-19 experience long-term health effects,” Health Minister Adrian Dix said in a release.

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Coronavirus Ayrshire: NHS reveals list of 38 vaccine hubs to open in February

Ayrshire's list of Covid vaccinations hubs has today been unveiled.Centres will open next month with patients aged 65 to 79 invited to come forward as part of a mass inoculation programme.A total of 38 community locations will administer the vaccine across East, North and South Ayrshire.Letters giving details on the time and location of appointments will begin to drop from this Monday.The first appointments will take place on Monday, February 1 at the Galleon Centre in Kilmarnock, the Greenwood Centre in Dreghorn and at the Citadel in Ayr.The appointments are being allocated throughout the month of February at the vaccination centre closest to your home postcode.Appointments will run between 8am and 8pm.

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Coronavirus: Beware workplace, family spread, new Ottawa Public Health case study warns

coronavirus transmission in Ottawa shows the risks of lowering one’s guard in the workplace and when interacting with other households.Ottawa Public Health tweeted a real-world contact tracing example Friday morning, as the heath unit has done previously, to show how COVID-19 spread through organized sports, weddings and outdoor social events, this time depicting virus transmission from one confirmed case in a few seemingly innocuous settings.We're naturally more relaxed around people we're close to, but this cluster is a reminder that COVID doesn't care how well we know someone. Whether around coworkers we've known for years, friends or family members, we must remain vigilant.p.s.

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P.E.I. lozenge plant lays off 30 workers over ‘almost non-existent’ cold and cough season

COVID-19 restrictions.Island Abbey Foods says sales of its Honibe cough and cold lozenges have declined in the first two quarters of 2021. New Brunswick long-term care homes short staffed during COVID-19 The Charlottetown company says in a statement it made the difficult decision to eliminate 30 temporary positions from its production operation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Island Abbey Foods says 2020 was a tremendous year and it increased its headcount significantly in anticipation of ongoing higher demand.The P.E.I.

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'I've never heard such a thing': Tokyo officials deny reports that Olympics will be canceled

TOKYO (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach and local organizers are pushing back against reports that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be canceled.Now set to open July 23, the Tokyo Games were postponed 10 months ago at the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and now the event appears threatened again.The Times of London, citing unidentified government sources, reported that the games will have to be canceled. It quoted an unidentified senior member of the ruling government coalition."No one wants to be the first to say so but the consensus is that it’s too difficult," the source said.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as calls grow for wider £500 self-isolation scheme

Billy Connolly was among the latest to get the jab.A photo of the iconic Scots comic, 78, receiving the first dose was shared on Twitter by his thrilled wife Pamela Stephenson. Follow along for all the latest updates from throughout today. The First Minister insists she hasn't set foot in her official residence since the first lockdown.It follows a whistleblower's claims work was being carried out at Bute House, allegedly against the current rules.Sturgeon said she does not have special dispensation and claimed any work that was being carried out was essential.The First Minister responded to suggestions reported this morning about calls to extend the £500 self-isolation payment beyond people on lower incomes.She said she'd "match" England,

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Traffic data shows more people staying home to combat COVID-19 in Toronto: City officials

coronavirus.According to the data, “vehicle traffic continues to be at its lowest observed levels since Stage 1 Reopening back in May and June 2020,” however it is still higher than when restrictions were first announced at the beginning of the Spring.The data takes into account three monitoring measures: traffic congestion, volume and downtown multimodal volumes.The City continues to urge residents to stay home as much as possible to comply with Province of Ontario's stay-at-home order and public health advice. Today, the City released traffic data to help show the impact of the ongoing lockdown.

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No federal quarantine exemptions for Manitobans in need of U.S. health care

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Walmart expands vaccinations in boost to US Covid-19 program

Walmart Inc is preparing to offer Covid-19 vaccinations in seven more states, as well as in Chicago and Puerto Rico, this week and next, a company spokeswoman told Reuters, expanding beyond the two states where its pharmacists are offering inoculations.The move from the world's largest retailer comes as US President Joe Biden races to accelerate a frustratingly slow vaccination campaign that has stranded about half of the 38 million shots in freezers.This week and next, Walmart will start providing inoculations in Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina and Texas as well as in Chicago, and Puerto Rico, the spokeswoman said.Walmart is already vaccinating healthcare workers in New Mexico and its home state of

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Crash on I-4 near Lee Road causes major traffic jam into Orlando

A crash is causing a major traffic jam into downtown Orlando.The wreck was reported Friday morning on I-4 west near Lee Road.Details about the crash are not known, but video from a traffic camera showed at least one vehicle overturned.As of 7 a.m., cars were at a standstill from Lee Road to Maitland.Trooper Steve said anyone who can exit at Maitland Boulevard could then use State Road 434 or U.S.

East Kilbride mental health coach urging locals to stay active during lockdown

East Kilbride is urging locals to make sure they stay active during lockdown and the winter months in a bid to improve their wellbeing. Founder of the TAD Project and Mind Over Matter Podcast, James Downie has recently started a cold water exposure group in a bid to bring people out of their comfort zones and try something new to stimulate their heart and brain.

An Ayrshire area has one of the highest coronavirus case rates in Scotland

Ayrshire area has one of the highest coronavirus case rates in Scotland.The very latest data shows that the zone 'Crosshouse, Gatehead and Kilmaurs Rural' has a positive case rate of more than 800 per 100,000 in the last seven days.That's after the area recorded 37 cases in the 4,621 population in the past week.The high number of cases puts the zone among Scotland's worst hit Covid areas at the moment.The area is eighth-worst in Scotland at the moment.Another Ayrshire region - 'Girvan Ailsa' - has the second-highest case rate in Ayrshire and makes the top 20 in Scotland.The zone has recorded a case rate of 720.8 per 100,000 in the past seven days after reporting 23 cases.Case rates by local authority shows that North Ayrshire is one of the

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Crown office investigating 474 care homes in Scotland over Covid deaths

Covid deaths. The BBC reports the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service's dedicated Covid-19 Death Investigation Team (CDIT) is probing the circumstances of coronavirus-related deaths in care homes across the country.

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Georgia congresswoman files Articles of Impeachment against Biden

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Newly-elected Georgia Rep.

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National Guard troops forced out of Capitol, relocated to nearby parking garage

WASHINGTON (AP) - A day after President Joe Biden’s inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D.C. and head home.The National Guard Bureau said Thursday that of the nearly 26,000 Guard troops deployed to D.C.

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Prosecutors say Tennessee man who carried plastic handcuffs during Capitol riot is danger to community

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors said a Tennessee man who carried flexible plastic handcuffs around the U.S.

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Oklahoma lawmaker introduces bill to establish Bigfoot hunting season

Alleged photo of Bigfoot taken in California. OKLAHOMA CITY - A Republican state lawmaker is calling for Oklahoma to establish a Bigfoot hunting season. Rep.

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Budget 2021: 'No major changes in tax structure, covid cess could be one off'

Budget 2021, to be announced on February 1. The country's economic activity has taken a severe hit due to covid.

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WATCH: Heartwarming moment UCLA Law student finds out he passed the California bar

LOS ANGELES - A recent California law school graduate has gone viral — but more importantly, he one step closer to living out his dream career.Omarr Rambert, a recent UCLA School of Law graduate, posted a video on Instagram on Jan. 8 of the moment he found out he passed the California Bar Exam. This video shows Rambert and his mother emotionally reacting to the news of his exam results."AHHH! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah Father God in the name of Jesus, thank you, Lord! Bless your mighty name! Hallelujah," his mother screams as Rambert immediately breaks down in tears.Get your top stories delivered daily! Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Download for iOS or Android.Rambert

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Coronavirus: Officials announce 2 more deaths, 95 new cases for Interior Health region

coronavirus cases were announced for the Interior Health region on Thursday.According to Interior Health, one death occurred at a long-term care home in Vernon, Noric House, with the other occurring within the region.Health officials did not disclose in what community or subregion within Interior Health the second death occurred.

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Bama hires ex-Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – National champion Alabama has hired former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced the hiring on Thursday. O'Brien is replacing Steve Sarkisian, who left to become head coach of the Texas Longhorns after the national championship game.

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B.C. officials report 564 new COVID-19 cases, additional 15 related deaths

B.C. health officials release a written statement instead of the usual in-person briefing for Thursday, Jan.

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Pa. counties experience low vaccine supply as state expands groups eligible

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - When the Pennsylvania Department of Health stretched its 1A, early stage, vaccination phase to those 65 years and older and younger people with severe illness, Chester County says 90,000 residents moved up on the list. But there’s a problem: more people and same amount of vaccine."We just can’t serve everybody right now.

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FBI arrests another Florida man in US Capitol siege

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The FBI has arrested a North Florida man on two federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S.

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Officials warn of threat to Europe from variant COVID-19

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) today raised the risk of spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants to very high, as COVID-19 activity in the United Kingdom, where the B117 variant is dominant, keeps a tight hold despite the country's third lockdown,

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Philadelphia launches COVID-19 vaccine interest sign-up website

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia residents who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine can now express their interest on the city’s COVID-19 vaccine interest sign-up website. Those who complete the interest form will be contacted by the Department of Public Health or one of the city’s vaccine partners when they can schedule an appointment. "Having a vaccine against COVID is a major step forward, but we understand that many Philadelphians are frustrated by not knowing how to get vaccinated. While we cannot make more doses of vaccine appear, with this sign-up, we can at least assure interested Philadelphians that they will be contacted when their opportunity to get vaccinated comes up," Dr.

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Canes' season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars

The NHL fined the Capitals $100,000 for breaking protocol by having those four players in a hotel room together with none of them wearing a mask. Laviolette said there was a positive test result, which led to contact tracing, and Washington will be forced to ice a patchwork lineup for its home opener Friday night against Buffalo.There's no hard and fast timeframe for how long a player who tests positive or has potential exposure must be out.

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'That kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy

LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots. As part of his legacy, Kobe Bryant went from high school to the NBA draft. Gregg Downer, his coach at Lower Merion High School shares his memories of the NBA legend during his teen years.Kobe’s incredible rise to stardom showed itself early.

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Coronavirus: Biden directs FEMA to open 100 vaccination centres over the next month

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Experts say testing, sick leave, enforcement needed to slow workplace spread in Ontario

COVID-19, workplace spread has been singled out by public health experts, mayors and top health officials as a major source of infections.Experts and workers say government measures so far haven’t directly targeted the issue, but fairly simple practices would help track and reduce infections.Epidemiologist Colin Furness at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health said there should be clear consequences for employers that don’t take proper precautions at this point in the pandemic. More than 200K small businesses could close permanently amid pandemic: CFIB “We know from contact tracing data and outbreak investigations what some of the most risky environments are.

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‘We need the vaccine now,’ health official says as COVID-19 variant found in Ontario nursing home

COVID-19 vaccines just one day after it was announced that a variant of the virus was discovered in a Barrie, Ont., long-term care home.The nursing home Roberta Place is the site of a severe outbreak that’s seen 122 residents, 72 staff members and two essential visitors test positive for the virus as of Thursday afternoon. Nineteen people have died.

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Marine Atlantic ferry confirms 2nd COVID-19 case

COVID-19 after a case was detected on the MV Blue Puttees earlier this week.In a statement, Marine Atlantic said the individual was part of the same shift as the previously infected employee.“The public health agencies in both Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador continue to take the lead on contact tracing and the public health investigation,” is said.

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Florida authorities arrest man after Capitol bomb threat

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Capitol building was shut down Thursday morning after a bomb threat was made overnight and now, a suspect has been taken into custody.According to officials, out of an abundance of caution, the Capitol was closed to employees until 9 a.m.Authorities said the complex was searched by law enforcement and explosive-detecting dogs were brought in to check the building.[TRENDING: What to know about Biden’s COVID-19 strategy | 2021 Bike Week will happen| Florida no longer releasing overdue vaccine numbers]As of 7 a.m., no explosive devices were found and nothing suspicious had been identified.Tallahassee police said they located Mark Wayne Clark, 61, at a bar about 3 miles from the Capitol and took him into custody on

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Officials looked at making airport arrivals wear electronic tags in leaked Covid plan

International arrivals could be forced to wear electronic tags for 10 days to make sure they strict to strict quarantine rules, under plans drawn up for Priti Patel.

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Thousands of young victims of crime 'missing out on support' during pandemic

Thousands of young victims of crime may have missed out vital support since the start of the pandemic, campaigners have warned.

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57% of British Columbians give low score to province’s vaccine rollout plan: poll

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, a new poll suggests.It come just one day ahead of an announcement on Friday with Premier John Horgan, Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr.

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‘The Capitol is a crime scene:’ Federal law enforcement officials open 170 case files in connection with riots

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