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DELAWARE COUNY - A gentle tap on a board has opened the door to endless possibilities for non-verbal adults with autism.Inside Voice, a school in Delaware County, is giving people with autism a chance to use their voices; and it all began with Brian Foti and his brother Tom. Brian has autism, which makes it difficult for him to speak. He first learned how to communicate using "Spelling to Communicate," a method of pointing to letters to spell.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Johnny Depp is expected to take the stand once again Thursday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard.Depp testified Wednesday that despite constant quarrels with Heard, he never struck her.During a brief cross-examination period Wednesday, Depp said Heard's allegations that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions -- before and during their brief marriage -- devastated his career.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherFOX 5's Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow recaps Johnny Depp's second day of testimony in the defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard."Violence isn't necessary," Depp said from the stand during his second day of testimony. "Why would you hit someone to make them agree with you?"Depp was on the stand both Tuesday and Wednesday taking questions from his own attorneys before about 20 minutes of cross-examination yesterday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A bill in Tennessee that aims to hold drunk drivers accountable by requiring DUI offenders to pay child support if their actions resulted in the death of a parent has passed unanimously in the state legislature. House Bill 1834, also known as "Bentley’s Law," passed the Tennessee Senate on Wednesday and now goes to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for an expected signature into law.

long Covid symptoms, including difficulty swallowing, fatigue, chest pain, and palpitations, as compared to men. 

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking for two armed male suspects after a man was killed at his house in Onley early Thursday morning.The 31-year-old man was shot and killed inside his house on the 500 block of Marwood Road just after midnight on Thursday, police say.Police say two suspects opened fire on the victim after knocking on his door.Two family members were also inside the house when shots rang out, however police say neither were injured during the shooting.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene after he was found lying on his living room floor with gunshot wounds, according to police.

Curaleaf, in Bellmawr, is among the locations opening for adult recreational use on April 21.  TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's recreational marijuana marketplace is open for business.Recreational sales of cannabis for adults 21 and older are scheduled to start Thursday, with the first alternative treatment centers opening at 6 a.m. in part of the state."It’s a huge event.

Covid cases surge, Dr. SK Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver&Biliary Sciences said, "There's a possibility that new variants of Omicron are emerging."

Anne and Linda Nolan have opened up about their joint breast cancer diagnosis and how “lucky” they were to be able to have treatment together in the pandemic. The Nolan Sisters appeared on Good Morning Britain to celebrate their book, Stronger Together, coming out in paperback. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Richard Bacon, the duo opened up about how their health struggles were easier as they faced them together.

ATLANTA - A gunman walked up behind an unsuspecting security guard and pulled the trigger outside a southwest Atlanta restaurant on Monday evening, investigators said. Surveillance video released Tuesday shows the moments leading up to the shooting as well as several key witnesses, who investigators said they would like to speak with about the homicide.Just minutes before 7 p.m. on Monday, a high-resolution surveillance camera clearly captured 51-year-old security guard Anthony Frazier getting out of a black GMC parked along the side of the American Wings and Seafood restaurant in a strip mall located at 387 Cleveland Ave SW.

Earl Lee Johnson Jr. (Baton Rouge Police Department) Police in Louisiana were investigating a horrific murder that was streamed live on Facebook.Baton Rouge Police say that Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act."It happened just before 10 p.m.

The last two years since the first lockdown have seen people's lives change in many different ways, and we want to hear from you about how your life has changed.

The US Federal Government is to appeal against a court ruling that struck down the mandatory wearing of face masks on airlines and public transport systems.

children can contract the COVID like all adults but its severity will remain low. Hence, there is no need to panic, but it is important to remain careful. 

dog have been found dead in a home following a standoff with police.Police were called to the home in Duluth, Minnesota, USA, at around 11am on Wednesday (April 20) for a welfare check and found a man in the midst of a severe mental health crisis when they arrived on the scene.A standoff ensued at the property when cops learned that the man had access to weapons.Officers from the St.

MEDIA, Pa. - The Delaware County Council passed an emergency ordinance stating long-term care facilities and hospitals must provide notice to the county when developing plans to close long-term care facilities, hospitals or large portions of hospitals.This comes in the wake of a series of temporary or permanent suspensions and closures by Crozer Health.The ordinance requires 180-day notice be given to the county of decisions to close all or portions of a hospital or units of a hospital. For example, 180-days notification of the closing of ambulance services, behavioral health departments, labor and delivery or ERs must be given to the county.The county is also requiring establishments to provide closing plans to the Delaware County Health Department no later than 120 days from the anticipated date of closure.Beginning in January of this year, Crozer Health has closed or suspended a number of health units, including its maternity ward at Delaware County Memorial Hospital and emergency room services at Springfield Hospital, among others.The ordinance also states specific information for the continuance of patient care must be included in any closure plan, as well as plans for where to place emergency department patients, dealing with medical records and how communities will be accommodated for future care.The county let it be known that any failure to comply with any part of the ordinance will result in court action. Advertisement"While the passage of an emergency ordinance is a drastic measure, it is both justified and necessary," said Delaware County Vice Chair Elaine Schaefer.

WASHINGTON - Capitol Hill was evacuated Wednesday evening after a scare was caused by parachutists from the Army Golden Knights jumping into Nationals Park.The Army parachutists reportedly flew in the wrong direction, causing the Capitol Police to issue the initial alert, which cited an "aircraft that poses a probable threat," at about 6:30 p.m.Less than 30 minutes later, Capitol Police issued an all-clear and said the evacuation was out of an "abundance of caution.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherSUBSCRIBE TO FOX 5 DC ON YOUTUBE"FOX News confirmed that the single-engine Cessna aircraft triggered the alarm after entering the exclusion zone around the U.S. Capitol after dropping off members of the U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Longtime Villanova men's basketball head coach Jay Wright is likely to retire, according to reports. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said Wright has had significant interest from NBA teams in the past, but "his intention is to retire from coaching --- not only Villanova." "Those who've talked to Wright don't believe the NBA holds appeal to him -- not now, or in future," Wojnarowski said in a tweetWright, 60, took over as the Wildcats head coach in 2001 and helped elevate Villanova's basketball program to one of the best in the country. Under Wright, Villanova won two NCAA Men's Basketball Championships in 2016 and 2018, made four Final Four appearances and won five Big East Tournaments. Wright was named the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2016, and the Big East Coach of the year six times. A native of Churchville, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Council Rock High School North, Wright played college basketball at Bucknell University. Wright's got his first coaching job as an assistant at the University of Rochester, then moved on to Drexel and Villanova.

GULFPORT, Miss. - When Casey Lawhon heard about the drowning death of a 2-year-old boy named Sawyer, he immediately related to the parents’ pain and knew he had a calling to fulfill. The 25-year-old found out that the toddler loved Mickey Mouse and came up with a unique way to give the little boy a touching sendoff. After obtaining permission from the parents, Lawhon wrapped and decorated the toddler’s casket with Mickey Mouse floating on a carpet in the clouds with the message "Never forgotten Little Sawyer" and "I love you Momma and Dad’ee." On the inside of the casket, you can see Mickey Mouse flying towards a cartoon version of Sawyer in heaven. "I think it symbolized peace in a tragic event," Lawhon told FOX Television Stations. "I believe Sawyer is at rest and at peace."RELATED: Teen cancer survivor says disease ‘unlocked’ his inner artistCasey Lawhon decorated this casket for a 2-year-old boy who drowned.  (Casey Lawhon)Lawhon launched In Memory Casket Wraps in February 2022 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A student walks near Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Created in 1994, the income-driven repayment program was meant to provide a safety net for people who struggle to repay student loans.

KHARKIV, Ukraine - Two zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind at the facility to help care for the animals — despite Russia’s military assault on the area — have been found dead. Feldman EcoPark, located near the city of Kharkiv in northeast Ukraine, has suffered serious damage to cages and other animal enclosures as a result of Russian shelling following the invasion on Feb. 24.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs, officials said Wednesday.The notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.A notice of appeal was filed in federal court in Tampa.RELATED: Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration saysThe CDC said in a statement Wednesday that it is its "continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health."A federal judge in Florida had struck down the national mask mandate for mass transit on Monday, leading airlines and airports to swiftly repeal their requirements that passengers wear face coverings. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it would it will no longer enforce the mask requirement.The CDC had recently extended the mask mandate, which was set to expire Monday, until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant, which is now responsible for the vast majority of U.S.

NEW YORK - A 27-year veteran Yonkers police officer is in critical but stable condition after being shot during an investigation on Wednesday afternoon.The Yonkers Police Department said that the incident happened around 2:10 p.m. near Elm Street and Linden Street.According to authorities, officers with the Safe Streets Task Force were conducting a gun investigation with members of the FBI when they attempted to apprehend three suspects.Police say the suspects went into a bodega at 115 Elm Street.

found dead over the weekend, his body stuffed inside a suitcase in rural Indiana, police have confirmed.According to Indiana State Police, the boy is likely between five and eight years old. He was found by a wild mushroom picker who came across the suitcase while picking in Washington County on Saturday.The body was found inside a hard-shell suitcase that featured an image of the famous Las Vegas sign.“The suitcase has a distinctive Las Vegas design on its front and back,” Sgt.

BRIGANTINE, N.J. - A local man is thanking heroes who saved his life, after he suffered a serious health scare while out to dinner. He feels lucky to be alive."I feel good! I do feel good, I do feel good!" Frank DeAngelis exclaimed.One would never know from the exuberant and joyful laugh that 83-year-old Frank DeAngelis just survived the scare of his life April 20."I’m blessed and it’s true, God does work in mysterious ways," he stated.Frank was dining with friends and family at one of his favorite restaurants, Cordivari’s, in Brigantine, New Jersey, when he suffered a heart attack.MORE HEADLINES:"I just ran, I knew something was wrong. As I ran over, I grabbed him from underneath his armpits and Christina was already calling 911," Brandi Gunning explained.Gunning and Christina Muhlbaier were eating just feet away.

Though all Americans age 50 and older are now eligible to get a second booster of COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said some groups may benefit more than others from the shot.

COVID-19 vaccine is stored at -80 degrees celsius in the pharmacy at Roseland Community Hospital on December 18, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - Twenty-one people have been charged in the past nine days as part of a nationwide enforcement push to root out those who exploit the pandemic through health care fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.The cases resulted in about $150 million in alleged false billings and theft from federal pandemic assistance programs.

In the pre-Omicron variant era, previous symptomatic COVID-19 infection in unvaccinated patients conferred a level of protection against subsequent infections on par with that of mRNA vaccines but longer-lasting, according to a US study of more than 121,000 participants published today in JAMA Network Open.

MEDIA, Pa. - Prosecutors say a Delaware County man accused of fatally shooting teenage boy at a park confessed to the murder, telling a witness that he was "carrying a burden."Mark Laird, 18, is facing charges of criminal homicide, first and third degree murder and weapons charges in the Mar. 15 shooting death of 15-year-old Reuben Rosado.Investigators say Rosado's body was found in a wooded area of Henry Johnson Park along with a fired cartridge and a cell phone. A witness told police that Laird confessed to Rosado's murder and told him he was "carrying a burden." According to the witness, Laird lured Rosado to the park with the promise that he could keep a gun that was stashed in the park.

Composite sketch of man who, police say, entered a woman's shower, naked and groped her. HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Somerset County, New Jersey officials announce an investigation into a sexual offense in which an unidentified man stepped into a woman’s shower and, authorities say, groped her.The incident reportedly took place April 14, about 10:15 p.m.

mission to walk 470 miles across three states this month. Krista Sheneman's goal is to inspire other people who are also battling diabetes by showing them that the condition can't stop someone from being active or accomplishing their goals.Sheneman was first diagnosed with diabetes around five years ago, and she says it was a wake-up call. Since then, Sheneman told Fox News Digital, health has become a huge part of her life.

what is 420 Day and where did it originate?According to National Day Calendar, 420 Day is celebrated every year on April 20, where cannabis producers, consumers and advocates celebrate and smoke marijuana. "Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses," the company wrote.A cannabis plant grows in the Amsterdam Cannabis Colleges (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) While federal law in the United States still classifies cannabis as illegal, many states have legalized the substance for medicinal or recreational use — or both.Since the 1970s, people have celebrated the unofficial holiday. But why is it celebrated on 4/20 and where did the celebration originate?Well, it’s not exactly clear. There are many myths that have circulated across social media and the globe about how the day 4/20 came to be, with most reports proving unverifiable. RELATED: Mike Tyson’s weed brand markets ear-shaped edibles, launches nationwide expansionHowever, most believe 420 Day originated in California in the 1970s when a group of teenagers from San Rafael High School in Marian County would ritualistically smoke marijuana at 4:20 each day.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday issued a temporary stay blocking the state from carrying out what was set to be its first-ever firing squad execution.The order by the state Supreme Court puts on hold at least temporarily the planned April 29 execution of Richard Bernard Moore, who drew the death sentence for the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. The last execution by firing squad in the U.S.

March 2022, Saxony, Ebersbach: Cornelius Maurer, co-founder and CEO of pharmaceutical company Demecan, holds dried medicinal cannabis flowers. Founded in 2017, the company is one of three that the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has a TRENTON, N.J. - Seven medical marijuana dispensaries in New Jersey have been given the green light to start selling recreational marijuana Thursday. New Jersey became one of the 18 states that legalized recreational marijuana in November 2020 after Public Question 1 had overwhelming support in the November 2020 election. Nearly two years later, sales can finally begin, but many New Jersey residents still have questions about what they can legally purchase and where. New Jersey residents who are 21 and older can legally begin to purchase recreational marijuana and cannabis products on Thursday, April 21. According to the State of New Jersey’s NJOIT Open Data Center, there are seven dispensaries that sell recreational cannabis throughout the state, including several locations in the South Jersey area. The dispensaries are: In order to purchase marijuana and cannabis products from a dispensary, you will need a government-issued ID. State officials say dispensary personnel is not allowed to make copies of your ID or keep a record of your purchase beyond what is required to complete a single transaction. The State of New Jersey says dispensaries are allowed to sell up to one ounce of cannabis.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: A$AP Rocky performs during Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event Party on March 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) LOS ANGELES - Rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning in connection to a 2021 shooting investigation in Hollywood, police said. Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said on Nov. 6 2021, the rapper got into an argument with another person in an area near Selma and Argyle avenues around 10:15 p.m.

Tennessee woman forced to abandon her vehicle after running out of gas on a Memphis bridge was arrested and charged for felony possession after law enforcement inspected her abandoned SUV. The Memphis Police Department on Monday announced the arrest of 54-year-old Catherine Mardesich, who is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, marijuana. Crump Station officers were dispatched at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Danya Glenny (bride), Joycelyn Bryant (catering manager) LONGWOOD, Fla. - A Seminole County bride and a wedding caterer were arrested after deputies say several wedding guests were served food laced with drugs. The bride, Danya Glenny, is facing charges including tampering, culpable negligence and delivery of marijuana. Joycelyn Bryant, who reportedly catered the wedding, is facing the same charges.On Feb.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: A$AP Rocky performs during Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event Party on March 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) LOS ANGELES - Rapper A$AP Rocky was reportedly arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday morning in connection to a shooting, sources say.According to TMZ, witnesses said he flew into LAX from Barbados on a private jet where authorities were waiting at the terminal.

Aditya Narayan Rai & Pooja Pandey are, respectively, an associate fellow and a research fellow with the education team at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

Shooting at Cecil B. Moore Avenue PHILDELPHIA - A 64-year-old man is in extremely critical condition after being shot in the head in North Philadelphia Wednesday morning.The victim was sitting in his car when he was shot in the head by unknown occupants in a passing dark-colored Ford SUV on the 2200 block of Cecil B.

study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed 10 people who reported "early re-infections," or those who tested positive for the Omicron variant within 90 days of testing positive for the Delta variant. Delta was the dominant strain in the U.S.

Dr. William Husel, 43, pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of murder charged against him by the Franklin County Grand Jury. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) COLUMBUS, Ohio - A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor accused of ordering excessive amounts of painkillers that led to multiple patient deaths at a Columbus-area hospital following a weekslong trial.Dr.

FILE - A police patrol car is parked near a sidewalk. A Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. Jacob L.

Dion Marsh, 27, is facing several charges including three counts of attempted murder, bias intimidation and carjacking. LAKEWOOD, N.J. - A New Jersey man, who is accused of attacking several members of the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood and Jackson earlier this month, is now facing federal hate crime charges. According to the U.S.

WASHINGTON - Secret Service officers shot and killed an intruder who they say broke into the Ambassador’s Residence at the Peruvian Embassy Wednesday morning in Washington, D.C.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherThe incident happened around 8 a.m. after the residents called police for a man who had broken and smashed several windows in the back of the residence.D.C.

COVID-19. There are 203 people in intensive care with or due to the virus.That marks an increase of 176 hospitalizations and a decrease of three people in intensive care since Tuesday’s report.Last Wednesday, there were 1,332 people reported to be in hospital with COVID-19, with 182 in intensive care.According to the latest provincial data, around 54.6 per cent of people in hospital with COVID were admitted for another reason but tested positive for the virus, while about 45.4 per cent were admitted because of COVID.Of those in intensive care, 40.65 per cent were admitted for other reasons, while 59.35 per cent were admitted because of the virus.

The Department of Health has reported 1,407 PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19 cases today, while 1,941 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

All West Lothian Council employees will get an extra day’s holiday to say thank you for going “beyond the call of duty” during the pandemic.

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. - For years, San Quentin state prison has offered courses in literature, American government and other high education classes.But now, the college there has gained accreditation, which means incarcerated people will officially be students of Mount Tamalpais Community College.It's part of the bigger efforts to rehabilitate the prison population. Jody Lewen, president of the college, said the program is the first of its kind."For 20 years, we were an extension site of a small college in Oakland," she said. "Then a couple of years ago, we decided we wanted to become independent.