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It’s been a ‘mixed bag’, but most Canadian schools have kept students in class
For one of Canada’s most densely populated communities, this Toronto suburb, locked down for weeks, was eerily quiet on a recent Friday morning. Except for the school buses. Several of those buses passed Romana Siddiqui’s home as she hustled her children out the door for school and handed out food and snacks for the day.
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Appeals court orders judge to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Jury selection in Chauvin’s trial on charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter begins Monday. He had been charged
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Leaders and businesses say masks are essential as Texas and Mississippi lift Covid-19 restrictions
Leaders and businesses across the United States are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to enforcing Covid-19 precautions as variants continue to cause concern. This week, Texas and Mississippi joined the list of states expanding business capacity and lifting the mandates for residents to wear masks. In Texas,
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Lake-area realtor charged in alleged murder-for-hire case
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested Leigh Ann Bauman on Thursday and Camden County prosecutors charged her Friday with a single count of conspiracy to commit murder.
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Armed guards, volunteers join police to patrol streets
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — The community in Oakland’s Chinatown is fighting back in its own way to protect citizens after a spike in violent attacks and robberies. An alarming number of brutal assaults, many of them unprovoked and targeting the community’s most vulnerable elderly members, have led to
Continue ReadingFlight diverted after passenger dies on plane
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A flight was diverted to Sacramento International Airport Thursday night after a passenger died on a plane. Delta Flight 1837 was headed to Seattle from Cabo when a passenger became unresponsive, an airport spokesperson said. Just after 7 p.m., the flight diverted to SMF,
Continue Reading Wayward cat wanders from New Jersey to Pittsburgh while missing for over 4 years
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Who says black cats are bad luck? One just found the best luck here at a Pittsburgh-area animal shelter that helped her reunite with her long-lost owner. Animal Friends says Nova went missing as a young cat just before Christmastime in 2016. She and
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Some Missourians travel hundreds of miles for Cooper County emergency vaccine clinic
A two-day vaccine clinic at the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Booneville left the Cooper County Health Department with 330 extra doses of coronavirus vaccine.
Continue ReadingFirefighters save bride’s wedding dress after fire breaks out at hotel
Click here for updates on this story BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Firefighters in Montgomery County saved a bride’s wedding, already postponed by COVID-19, from going up in flames. The fire broke out shortly after 8 p.m. at the historic Normandy Farm Hotel in Blue Bell. The property dates back to the 1700s and is
Continue Reading Actor Hugh Jackman delivers homemade sourdough bread to pregnant ER nurse
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Actor Hugh Jackman came through for a local nurse on the front lines of the pandemic. Jackman can add baker to his resume. He’s been busy making sourdough bread during the pandemic. He recently asked his Instagram followers to nominate a front line worker
Continue Reading Best friends die days apart from COVID
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Two fathers and grandfathers connected to one Minnesota family died from COVID-19 just days apart. It is the sad reality for a family near Mora. They shared with WCCO the loss they suffered when the state was hitting its peak of the pandemic in November.
Continue Reading Man sees four endangered Florida panthers at same time
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — What a stroke of luck to get a glimpse of a Florida Panther in the wild, but how about seeing four more, all at the same time. “I physically was shaking! I was so excited,” said Ezra Van. He heads out to the Everglades at
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FDA warns against using anti-parasitic drug for Covid-19 after reports of hospitalizations
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday said that people should not use ivermectin to attempt to treat or prevent Covid-19. The drug is typically used to treat parasites, such as lice and scabies. “There seems to be a growing interest in a drug called ivermectin to treat humans with COVID-19. Ivermectin is often
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United Airlines engine failed after pilots throttled up to minimize turbulence, NTSB report says
The Pratt & Whitney engine part that failed with a fiery bang on United Airlines Flight 328 last month in the skies above Denver had most recently received a close inspection for wear and tear in 2016, investigators said in a report Friday. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed the right engine failed minutes after
Continue Reading Great apes at the San Diego Zoo receive a Covid-19 vaccine for animals
Several great apes at the San Diego Zoo have been vaccinated against Covid-19 a few weeks after the zoo’s gorillas tested positive for the virus. Members of the zoo’s bonobo and orangutan troops were vaccinated using doses from a supply intended strictly for non-human use, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) said in statement
Continue Reading1,500 pounds of methamphetamine worth $112 million seized
Click here for updates on this story PARAMOUNT, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The FBI says a joint investigation with the LAPD into organized crime resulted in the seizure of $112 million worth of methamphetamine. The FBI Los Angeles’ office tweeted an image of several bags and bricks of drugs, cash and a gun they say was
Continue ReadingMovement starts to stop hate crimes towards Asians as incidents surge
Click here for updates on this story VALLEY PARK, California (KCAL/KCBS) — People from Los Angeles to Orange County are coming together to bring awareness to a surge in hate crimes and racist incidents against Asian-Americans. Dozens of volunteers who help feed and provide protective equipment for the elderly in Orange County Asian Community gathered
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Appeals court orders trial court to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. Jury selection in Chauvin’s trial on charges of second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter begins Monday. The former officer has
Continue ReadingDallas police officer Bryan Riser arrested, charged with 2 counts of capital murder
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — The Dallas Police Department arrested Officer Bryan Riser this morning. He was charged with two counts of capital murder. “This individual has no business wearing this uniform,” said Chief Eddie García about Riser during a press conference. The 13-year veteran was taken into custody on
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