Eyewitness video shows a bride posing for photographs on her wedding day in Beirut on Tuesday, when the massive warehouse explosion occurred in the port of the city.

The blast could be heard and the bouquet and the bottom of her dress were blown away in the aftermath that saw damage to buildings and smoke in the street.

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Feds arrest Florida man linked to missing young Georgia mom

BCSO photo FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Federal authorities have taken into custody a man purporting to be the last person to see a missing Georgia woman, whose 2-year-old son was found wandering alone last month in a shirt and diaper at a South Florida parking lot.Federal authorities arrested Shanon Demar Ryan on two counts of lying to a federal officer, according to an online jail booking log for the Broward County Sheriff's Office.It was not immediately clear if the arrest had any connection to the disappearance of Leila Cavett, the 21-year-old mother whose child was found July 26 in Miramar, Florida.Leila Cavett, 21, with her 2-year-old son Kamdyn.

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Bird's Nest and Water Cube: Beijing venues were stars, too

https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports ___AP Sports Writer Stephen Wade reported for The Associated Press from Beijing for 2 1/2 years in the run-up and the follow-up to the 2008 Olympics.

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US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change

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Covid-19 pandemic showed fault lines on urban and digital health: Ayushman Bharat CEO

New Delhi: The health crisis emerging out of covid-19 pandemic showed the fault lines on urban and digital health in India, and government initiatives using data helped in responding to the challenges, said Dr Indu Bhushan, CEO of Ayushman Bharat on Saturday.He was speaking at a virtual event conducted by The Nudge Foundation, Bangalore based nonprofit organisation in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation and the Skoll Foundation.Bhushan said that 100TB data helped government in detection of high risk groups and people with co-morbidities to provide information, education for covid-19.“IT backbone that was created has been sought after by many states.

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I.E.D. believed to be behind fatal Kitchener car explosion, police say

An improvised explosive device is thought to been behind a car explosion in Kitchener, Ont. that left a male dead. Albert Delitala reports.

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Coronavirus US: Broadway musical Diana goes straight to Netflix

The Broadway musical Diana isn't waiting for theaters to reopen in New York to offer its show to a live audience - it's going to Netflix.In an unconventional step, the cast and crew will reunite in an empty theater to perform the musical for cameras and put the finished product on the digital platform for broadcast next year, before the show welcomes a live audience again.'We speak for the entire company when we say that we couldn't be more excited to finally be able to share our show with theater lovers everywhere,' the show's producers said in a statement Wednesday. Straight to streaming: The Broadway musical Diana is going directly to Netflix after coronavirus shuttered theaters across the globe.

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Oldest living American to celebrate 116th birthday on Aug. 15

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A woman from Charlotte, North Carolina is celebrating her birthday as the oldest living American.At 115 years old, Hester Ford has lived through both the 1918 flu pandemic and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She credits her long life to family and a strong faith in God.Ford is set to ring in another year with her family on Saturday, Aug.

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PM talks Atmanirbhar Bharat, National Digital Health Mission, Ayodhya on I-Day

data will reside at individual hospital servers, with a citizen’s consent required to share it.The Centre is also reconsidering the minimum age of marriage for girls in India, Modi said during his address to the nation on India’s 74th Independence Day. While the last five years were focused on fulfilling requirements, the next five years will be about fulfilling aspirations, he added.Modi said that the government has readied a roadmap to bring a covid-19 vaccine for all Indians in the shortest possible time and three vaccines are in various phases of clinical trials in India.He said that India was countering the twin threats of terrorism and expansionism—a comment on the double challenge posed simultaneously by Pakistan and China.

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Fatal car explosion outside Kitchener courthouse caused by suspected I.E.D.

Overdose alert issued for fentanyl found in Waterloo Region Emergency crews were initially dispatched to Duke Street between Frederick and Scott streets on Friday at around 10:30 a.m. to extinguish a car that was on fire.“At this point, it’s very early in the investigation,” Const.

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Police investigating reports of car explosion outside Kitchener courthouse

Const. Andre Johnson says Waterloo Regional Police are investigating reports there was an explosion outside of a courthouse in Kitchener.

Advocates speak out for trauma-based mask exemptions ahead of Lethrbidge city decision

For Chonita Sims, the upcoming Lethbridge city decision about whether to make masks mandatory in public spaces is a horrifying thought.“It feels like my whole world is closing,” Sims said. “I’m not going to be able to do any shopping, I’m not going to be able to do any dog training.

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Coronavirus: Calgary public schools mandate masks for all K-12 students, teachers for fall semester

Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District have announced a new safety measure for the upcoming school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the use of masks for all students and staff.On July 21, the Alberta government announced students will be heading back to the classroom for in-school learning for the 2020-21 school year, following the closure of all schools in mid-March due to the pandemic.On Aug. 4, the province mandated the use of masks for all staff and Grade 4-12 students in hallways and other shared spaces of public schools to help prevent the spread of the virus.

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Toronto District School Board says using reserve funds to cut class size a financial risk

COVID-19 concerns is a financial risk.Charlene Jackson says the Toronto District School Board has already set the millions in reserve funding aside for future obligations.Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Thursday that boards will be allowed to access $500 million of their own reserve funds to achieve physical distancing in classrooms.

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5 things to know for today -- August 14, 2020

UAE FACES BACKLASH FOR ISRAELI PACT Iran and Turkey strongly criticize their regional rival over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel in a U.S.-brokered deal, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause.2. TRUMP GIVES CREDENCE TO CONSPIRACY The president adds fuel to an online misinformation campaign about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be vice president that parallels the one he used against Barack Obama to power his rise into politics.3.

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UK's Princess Anne to mark 70th birthday in low-key fashion

LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter, Princess Anne, will be celebrating her 70th birthday on Saturday in a no-nonsense manner befitting her reputation in Britain.Whatever is planned for the princess, it will have to be a scaled-back affair because of the coronavirus pandemic. Not that the pandemic has stopped Anne.

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'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' to be rebooted as a drama with Will Smith on board to produce

LOS ANGELES - “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is the latest sitcom to get the reboot treatment, but don't expect it to be the fun show fans know and love.The beloved 1990s sitcom about a street-smart kid from Philadelphia who is forced to move in with his well-off uncle in the ritzy California neighborhood of Bel-Air ran for six seasons and catapulted Will Smith to the stardom he enjoys today. In 2019, Morgan Cooper created a viral trailer for a bold reimagining of the comedy as a modern-day drama that caught the original star’s attention.Actor Joseph Marcell, actor James Avery, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, singer Tyler Collins, actor Kadeem Hardison, actor Will Smith, music/television producer Quincy Jones, singer Al B.

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Ayushman Bharat to cover non-poor too, all health insurance schemes to be merged

₹500,000 per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 107.4 million poor and vulnerable families (about 530 million beneficiaries).The governing board of National Health Authority (NHA), the implementing body of the scheme, on Thursday gave a go-ahead to conduct insurance pilots for covering ‘the missing middle’ or non-poor population of the country comprising varied sections such as informal sector workers, self-employed, professionals, employees in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs etc that is spread across occupations, geography and income strata, utilizing the AB PM-JAY framework).Union minister of health and family welfare Harsh Vardhan chaired the meeting aimed at reviewing the implementation of

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Georgia deputy hit by shotgun blast during 'ambush' released from hospital

Deputy Justyn Weaver was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the sheriff's office announced on its official Facebook page (Lamar County Sheriff's Office). LAMAR COUNTY, Ga. - A Lamar County Sheriff's deputy who was "ambushed" in his cruiser has been released from the hospital.Deputy Justyn Weaver was welcomed back home by his law enforcement family Thursday, the sheriff's office announced on its official Facebook page."Thank you for all of the prayers and support.

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Orange County School Board to hold special meeting before in-person learning begins

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County School Board will meet for a final time to discuss possible changes to the school district’s reopening plan before some students return to campus for in-person learning.While the semester started virtually for all Orange County Public School students on Monday, those who opted for face-to-face learning will make their first trips to campus on Aug. 21.

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Kingston-area Catholic school board sets out back to school plans

ALCDSB) has laid out back to school plans that reflect changes needed during the novel coronavirus pandemic.One of the key differences to years at the ALCDSB schools will be staggered entries. All Kindergarten students will have staggered entries into schools, and staggered entries will also be considered by elementary schools.

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Coronavirus vaccine is massive boost for West Lothian economy

Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: “I know everyone at Valneva are extremely proud to have been selected to take part in this important programme.“West Lothian has a strong life science, technology, engineering and manufacturing sector which are key contributors to economic growth in the local area.

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FBI to join Beirut explosion investigation, according to US official

BEIRUT - Visiting U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale says the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be joining Lebanese and other international investigators in the probe into the Beirut port blast that killed and wounded thousands.Hale said during a visit to one of the impacted neighborhood in Beirut on Thursday that the FBI will take part at the invitation of Lebanese authorities.He said the participation in the probe is one of the ways the US is helping Lebanon in dealing with the aftermath of the drastic explosion.

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Brit on holiday at TUI hotel in Greece tests positive for coronavirus

holidaymaker has tested positive for coronavirus while on vacation at a TUI hotel in Greece.

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5 things to know for today -- August 13, 2020

WHERE THEY’RE CELEBRATING VP PICK Kamala Harris’ selection as Joe Biden’s running mate is generating glee among South Asians worldwide and putting the spotlight on her as the first person of Asian descent on a presidential ticket.2. ‘THE SICKEST ARE THOSE THE FURTHEST OUT’ The COVID-19 crisis has laid bare deep disparities across economic and racial lines in France’s health care system.3.

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Calgary Board of Education students can now register for online learning amid COVID-19 pandemic

Calgary’s Board of Education has opened its registration for online learning for the upcoming school year. As Adam MacVicar reports, the board is preparing to shift its resources depending on the program’s popularity.

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Limestone District School Board sets out COVID-19 plans for back to school

COVID-19 safety precautions for back to school plans Wednesday night.With the school year set to begin early this year, on Sep. 3, before Labour Day, the clock is ticking for boards across Ontario to implement coronavirus precautions laid out by the province in late July.

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5 things to know for today -- August 12, 2020

INSIDE BIDEN’S SEARCH FOR A RUNNING MATE He started with a list of roughly 20 contenders, including governors, senators, mayors, House members and other Democratic leaders before narrowing the list to 11 finalists and then selecting Kamala Harris.2. WHAT’S NEXT IN COVID-19 TREATMENT Pharmaceutical companies are rushing to test drugs that deliver antibodies to fight the virus right away, without having to train the immune system to make them.3.

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Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan discusses addiction struggles on Lily Cornell’s mental health podcast

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has opened up on his struggles with addiction and anxiety in the latest episode of the mental health podcast hosted by the eldest daughter of the late Chris Cornell.Mind Wide Open, which debuted last month, sees Lily Cornell Silver discussing mental health issues with medical professionals, celebrities and musicians.In the latest episode, McKagan recalled having his first panic attack at the age of 16, when he was taking a shower.“Suddenly I couldn’t breathe, and I was sweating in the shower … and I remember just pushing the shower door open and crawling out on the floor, and yelling for my mom,” McKagan said.

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Orange County School Board passes revised face covering policy

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County School Board passed a revised face covering policy during Tuesday’s school board meeting.The revision presented to the board when students would not be required to wear face masks.The policy adopted by the board came after a caravan of demonstrators blared their car horns demanding a safe reopening of the district. “I’m scared to death that someone is going to get sick and very seriously sick,” Mary-Grace Surrena said.

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In reversal, ornithologists yank Confederate general’s name from bird

Eli CahanLast week, another Confederate monument fell. The monument, in this case, was taxonomic: McCown’s longspur—a grassland bird native to the central United States—will henceforth be known as the thick-billed longspur, the North American Classification Committee (NACC) announced on 7 August.The decision comes nearly 2 years after a graduate student in ornithology first proposed renaming the bird, which was dubbed for John McCown, a Confederate general in the Civil War.

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Brevard school board set to vote on making mandatory mask policy official

VIERA, Fla. – Thirteen days before Brevard County students start school, Brevard Public Schools continues its conversation about masks.In a district workshop Tuesday morning, school board member Matt Susin responded to what he said were those who do not plan to wear masks in schools.“Cut it out. Put the damn things on,” Susin said.

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Beirut pauses to remember the dead a week after explosion

BEIRUT - The shattered city of Beirut on Tuesday marked a week since the catastrophic explosion that killed at least 171 people, injured thousands and plunged Lebanon into a deeper political crisis.Thousands of people marched near the devastated port, remembering those who died in the worst single blast to hit the country.They observed a minute of silence at 6:08 p.m. local time, the moment on Aug.

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105-year-old Hamilton patient Ann Konkel greatful for thousands of birthday cards

Retired Hamilton nurse, Second World War survivor asks for cards to mark 105th birthday In mid-June, Rotterdam-born Konkel had only one request for her birthday, which was to receive more birthday cards than years she’s lived.Konkel made the request while spending a rare opportunity amid the COVID-19 pandemic to celebrate with some loved ones in the courtyard of St. Joe’s hospital.

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Second Baltimore explosion victim found overnight, officials say

BALTIMORE (AP) - Two people are dead after a natural gas explosion leveled three homes in Baltimore on Monday.The second victim was found overnight, officials said during a Tuesday briefing on the blast.Five people are in critical condition – but officials have not received any reports about people who may still be unaccounted for.Seven people were reportedly injured during the blast.Dozens of firefighters converged on the piles of rubble. A fourth house in the row was ripped open, and windows were shattered in nearby homes, leaving the northwest Baltimore neighborhood of Reisterstown Station strewn with glass and other rubble.“It’s a disaster.

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Antonio Banderas tests positive for COVID-19 on his 60th birthday

Antonio Banderas's milestone 60th birthday celebrations on Monday, didn't go as he had intended. Instead, the actor got an unfortunate shock on his special day.Antonio Banderas took to his social media accounts on the occasion of his 60th birthday to reveal that he has tested positive for COVID-19 illness.

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Lebanese government resigns after deadly explosion

The fallout of last week’s deadly explosion in Beirut has now rocked Lebanon’s government, with Hassan Diab resigning as prime minister, along with his cabinet. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, Lebanon’s future is only growing more uncertain.

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Beirut explosion: Fire breaks out near Lebanese parliament amid clashes with protesters

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1 dead, multiple people rushed to hospital after ‘major’ explosion in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md. - One person is dead and six people were rushed to the hospital after what fire officials described as a “major explosion" in Baltimore on Monday.Investigators attributed the fire to gas.Fire officials say a woman was killed in the explosion.

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Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests

BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon’s prime minister stepped down from his job Monday in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut that has triggered public outrage, saying he has come to the conclusion that corruption in the country is “bigger than the state.”The move risks opening the way to dragged-out negotiations over a new Cabinet amid urgent calls for reform. It follows a weekend of anti-government protests after the Aug.

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Antonio Banderas Reveals His Positive Coronavirus Results On His 60th Birthday

Un saludo a todos. Quiero hacer público que hoy, 10 de Agosto, me veo obligado a celebrar mi 60 cumpleaños siguiendo cuarentena al haber dado positivo de la enfermedad COVID-19, causada por el coronavirus.

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Antonio Banderas confirms COVID-19 diagnosis on his 60th birthday

Antonio Banderas confirmed he has contracted COVID-19 on his 60th birthday on Monday (August 10, 2020).The Mask of Zorro actor, who lives in Surrey, England marked his birthday by telling fans the troubling news on Twitter but went on to reassure them his health has largely been unaffected by the virus.Explaining to fans that he was having to celebrate his special day on his own in quarantine, he wrote in Spanish, “I want to tell you the following…I want to make public that today… I am forced to celebrate my 60th birthday (in) quarantine after having tested positive for the Covid-19 disease, caused by the coronavirus.“I’d like to add that I’m feeling relatively well, just a bit more tired than usual, and confident that I will recover as

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Video captures massive explosion erupting from gas station in Russia

MOSCOW - Eyewitnesses captured the dramatic moment an explosion occurred at a gas station in Volgograd, Russia, just 600 miles southeast of Moscow, causing a terrifying mushroom cloud of fire and smoke. According to local reports, the blast resulted in 13 injuries, which included four employees of Russia’s Ministry of Emergencies, the agency that contains the nation’s fire services.According to local media outlet RBC, the explosion was caused by a gas tank fire.The force of the explosion shook the windows of nearby houses, according to reports.Storyful contributed to this report.

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Antonio Banderas Reveals He Tested Positive For Coronavirus — On His 60th Birthday

Sending all of our well wishes to film legend Antonio Banderas!

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1 dead, at least 4 rushed to hospital after ‘major’ explosion in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, Md. - One person is dead and at least four people were rushed to the hospital after what fire union officials described as a “major explosion" in Baltimore on Monday.Fire officials say a woman was killed in the explosion.

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Lebanon’s cabinet resigns as tensions grow over Beirut explosion

Lebanon’s Cabinet has resigned over last week’s devastating blast at the Beirut port, the health minister said, a decision that was made under pressure as several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down.The minister, Hamad Hassan, spoke with reporters at the end of a Cabinet meeting on Monday, which came after two days of demonstrations over the weekend that saw clashes with security forces firing tear gas at protesters.“The whole government resigned,” Hamad said.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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