HARRISBURG - Pandemic-era regulations that let medical marijuana dispensaries serve patients at curbside and dispense three months' worth of the drug at a time were memorialized into law by the Legislature Friday, and the governor's office said he would sign the bill.The legislation also relaxes the rules under which contaminants in medical marijuana can be removed.Before the pandemic, dispensaries were limited to distributing a month's worth at a time.A proposal to allow patients to grow marijuana for their own use was defeated.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.

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Prosecutors: Bucks County man charged with assault that left girlfriend on life support

Evan Smith (Bucks County Prosecutor's Office) FAIRLESS HILLS, Pa. - A man has been charged in connection with a domestic assault at a motel in Fairless Hills that left a 36-year-old woman on life supportThe incident happened on the 200 block of Lincoln Highway Thursday night.According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, when police arrived they found Evan Smith performing CPR on the unresponsive victim. Smith allegedly became combative and uncooperative with first responders prior to fleeing the scene in a vehicle. Officers pursued Smith for a short time before terminating the pursuit in the interest of public safety. The victim Jamie Beighley, 36, was found lying on the floor of the motel room without a pulse. Police

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West Chester teacher charged with sexual abuse of student, prosecutors say

Seth Reich (Chester County District Attorney’s Office) WEST CHESTER, Pa. - A West Chester acting teacher has been charged with sexual abuse of a student, prosecutors announced Friday. Police arrested 40-year-old Seth Reich, of Downingtown, Thursday.Authorities say the now 19-year-old victim reported to West Goshen police on June 26 that she had been in a sexual relationship with Reich, her acting teacher at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Center for Performing and Fine Arts, when she was just 17.

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5 winners claim $516 million Mega Millions jackpot after ticket sold in Bucks County

LEVITTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket worth $516 million has been claimed after it was sold at a Bucks County convenience store. Lottery officials have previously revealed that the winning ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven at 2760 Trenton Road in Levittown, and the store earned a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. According to a press release issued Friday, the winners opted to form a five-member ‘Peace of Mind’ trust and claimed their prize as a $348 million cash, lump-sum payment. "This is life-changing generational money. The winners live in small communities in eastern Pennsylvania and desire to keep their lives as normal as possible.

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Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is putting his stamp of approval on a long-debated change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sexual assault cases from military commanders.Biden, however, is stopping short of backing a congressional effort to strip commanders of oversight of all major crimes, according to two senior administration officials.The president has approved of more than two dozen recommendations made by an independent review commission on sexual assault in the military.

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Weather Authority: Few more rounds of rain expected overnight

PHILADELPHIA - Strong storms prompted tornado warnings in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Thursday afternoon.Tornado warnings for Bucks, Burlington, Kent and Sussex counties expired around 5:30 p.m.

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Delta variant of Covid cases rise by 50,824 in UK, hospitalisations remain low

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Sha'Carri Richardson accepts suspension, will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

Sha'Carri Richardson celebrates winning the Women's 100 Meter final on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 19, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon.

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Authorities search for hit-and-run driver who struck, killed volunteer firefighter in Bristol Twp.

Daniel Santiago (Bucks County District Attorney's Office) Select Source BRISTOL, Pa. - Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a hit-and-run-driver who struck and killed a volunteer firefighter in Bristol Township. It happened on the 5500 block of Bristol Pike in Bristol Township on June 29 around 1 a.m.Daniel Santiago, 53, a Bristol Borough resident, was riding his bicycle on the right lane of the southbound side of Bristol Pike when he was struck. Any involved vehicle likely has front-end damage.A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral costs. If you wish to donate, please click here.If you have any information on the crash, please call the Bristol Township Police Sgt.

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Pennsylvania wildlife officials investigating mysterious songbird deaths

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania wildlife officials are investigating dozens of mysterious songbird deaths due to an emerging health condition that remains unknown.According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, both adult and young birds exhibit clinical symptoms, including discharge and/or crusting around the eyes, eye lesions, and/or neurologic signs such as falling over or head tremors.

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No, it wasn’t the apocalypse; shelf clouds leave Philadelphia area residents in awe

Residents across parts of the Delaware Valley could see massive shelf clouds Wednesday evening. This photo was captured in Limerick, Pennsylvania(Photo: Sue Van Valkenburgh Grice) PHILADELPHIA - Residents of the northern and western suburbs of Philadelphia flocked to social media Wednesday evening to share photographs of apocalyptic cloud formations that filled the sky.Known as shelf clouds, these most often form along the leading edge of an intense line of thunderstorms.

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Rapper Biz Markie alive but “still under medical care”

LOS ANGELES - Marcel Theo Hall, better known by his stage name Biz Markie, is still alive after rumors circulated Thursday across social media of his death.Markie’s representative Jenni Izumi told FOX Television Stations that Markie’s "passing is not true", however is still "under medical care."RELATED: ‘That’s hot’: Paris Hilton brings iconic catchphrase to Tubi, Tiktok throwback event"The news of Biz Markie’s passing is not true. Biz is still under medical care, surrounded by professionals who are working hard to provide the best healthcare possible," Izumi said in a statement.

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Will Bill Cosby pursue a civil suit now that his conviction is overturned?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s spokesperson Andrew Wyatt says the 83-year-old enjoyed his first night out of prison and now he’s getting on the road to reunite with his wife Camille after nearly three years behind bars.Wyatt tells FOX 29 News that his team is exploring all legal options and deciding on next steps after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 conviction. "He’s going to do whatever he can do time left on this earth to clear his name," Philadelphia attorney Joseph Marrone said.It’s the one reason why Cosby might pursue a civil suit, according to Marrone.MORE COVERAGE: BILL COSBY"To make sure that everyone knows locally, nationally and worldwide that he was a victim of prosecution," he added. Marrone expects

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Change to Medicines Regulations will boost COVID-19 vaccination workforce

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced today that the Government has approved a change to the Medicines Regulations so that more people across the country can join the COVID-19 vaccination workforce.

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Alyssa Milano discusses taking medication for mental health

Alyssa Milano wants to end the stigma associated with mental health. After a social media troll tried to pull one over on her, the "Who's The Boss" star clapped back. "Did you forget to take your medication?" the user asked in one of her videos, which was posted to Instagram.She replied, "First of all, no I did not forget to take my medication. I take my medication every day.

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Police searching for 49-year-old woman missing from University City

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a 49-year-old woman who has not been seen in more than two days.Police say 49-year-old Dana Burnett was last spotted at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on Tuesday. She is described as 5-foot-2, 145 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.

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Gov. Wolf vetoes ban on governmental, college 'vaccine passports'

HARRISBURG - A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 "vaccine passports" in some cases and to restrict the health secretary's actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor.The measure split both legislative chambers along party lines last month, and Gov.

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Covax wants equivalence for WHO-approved Covid vaccines

Covax urged governments Thursday to consider equally all people inoculated with WHO-approved products to avoid creating a two-tiered travel and trade regime.

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NIAC advice would not have changed reopening decision - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that NIAC's latest advice on vaccines would "in no shape or form" have changed the Cabinet decision to pause the reopening of indoor hospitality.

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Mental health crisis is the top priority as medics plan for NHS recovery from pandemic

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThis comes just weeks after the Express revealed how almost 500 people in Renfrewshire are waiting for a first appointment with mental health professionals.A total of 490 people were then waiting for appointments with community psychiatric and physiology teams and add to the 3,500 adults currently being treated for mental health conditions within the area.More children and teenagers are also pleading for help via Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).In a statement issued about the planned NHS recovery across Greater Glasgow for the next year, the health board said: “We recognise the additional impact the pandemic has had on the mental health of the population.“Increasing

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Ayrshire childminder wins seal of approval from Care Inspectorate during pandemic review

Ayrshire childminder has received a good review from the Care Inspectorate following an unannounced check on the service she provides. Debbie O’Pray, who runs Debbie’s Childminding in Prestwick, was rated ‘good’ and ‘very good’ across a variety of quality indicators.

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Victim advocates react to Bill Cosby’s conviction overturned by Pa. Supreme Court

ELKINS PARK, Pa. - As Bill Cosby arrived at his Elkins Park home Wednesday, a free man, stunned victims’ rights advocates are worried about how the bombshell decision by the commonwealth’s highest court will affect victims of sexual assault."We definitely know that today’s decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court does not negate the bravery of the survivors who came forward in the Cosby case," stated Acting Co-Executive Director WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence Rachel Copen."Processing this news can be very difficult, whether you are a survivor in that case, or just a survivor in general," LaQuisha Anthony, with WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence commented.Copen and Anthony are with WOAR Philadelphia Center

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European vaccine approvals could throw wrench in travel plans

The European Union has implemented a new vaccine passport system for travellers, but just because you’ve been immunized, that doesn’t mean you’ll be allowed in. As Redmond Shannon explains, it depends on which shot you got.

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Federal government approves modified quarantine for CFL players

CFL players and staff to return to Canada without undergoing a full 14-day quarantine.Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino said in a statement Wednesday that the government approved the plan after reviewing it with local and provincial health officials.Players and staff must spend seven days in isolation before coming to Canada, then isolate for another seven days at a designated hotel once they arrive.They’ll also have to take multiple PCR tests before coming into the country and while in quarantine at the hotel, and if all the tests come back negative, players will move on to another seven-day period where they can train with teammates but cannot have contact with the public.Each team will have a designated compliance officer and

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Bill Cosby released from prison: Celebrities react to vacated conviction

LOS ANGELES - Actor and comedian Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday following a decision from Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court to overturn his sexual assault conviction, spawning widespread reaction from celebrities worldwide."Cosby Show" star Phylicia Rashad issued a strong reaction to the vacated conviction, defending her former co-star."FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted – a miscarriage of justice is corrected!," Rashad, who co-starred as Clair Huxtable alongside Cosby, wrote on social media. Journalist and former TV host Geraldo Rivera also spoke out in defense of the court’s ruling Wednesday."Told you so on #BillCosby.

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Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by Pennsylvania Supreme Court

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.Cosby has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia.

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Wolf vetoes GOP bill with voter ID, other elections changes

(Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) ((Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) )HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor vetoed a Republican-crafted elections bill Wednesday, a proposal that would have mandated voter identification in all elections and made a host of other changes to election law.Gov.

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Definition of luxury to change post pandemic: Report

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Report warns of ‘large gaps’ in Canada’s preparedness for climate change disasters

Heat wave: As B.C. bakes, what role does climate change play? The climate effects would impact all sectors of Canada’s economy, the report said, with disruptions to supply chains and production.

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When will kids under 12 be approved for COVID-19 vaccine?

As more Manitobans 12 and older are getting vaccinated, there are still questions over if and when younger children can get their shot. Marney Blunt reports.

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Dr. Kieran Moore gives first press conference as Ontario chief medical officer of health

COVID-19 press briefing on Tuesday.Dr. Kieran Moore, the former medical officer of health for KFL&A, gave his first press conference as chief medical officer of health for the province.Dr.

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Northern California officers kill man who pulled gun in marijuana farm-Lava Fire zone

WEED, Calif. - Northern California officers shot and killed a man who pulled a gun as they tried to keep him out of a complex of marijuana farms in an area under evacuation orders as a raging wildfire threatened communities, a sheriff said.Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue told The Sacramento Bee the man was trying to drive into the Mount Shasta Vista subdivision on Monday and pointed a handgun at the group of officers that included a sheriff’s deputy and local police."Based upon preliminary information, it appears that there might have been a couple of rounds fired from the suspect’s firearm," LaRue said.The officers killed the man, who was not immediately identified.The subdivision has been converted into a huge network of marijuana

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Pa. woman who filmed photographer assault at Capitol arrested

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart announced that it will begin selling a less expensive version of analog insulin, saying it aims to "revolutionize" access and affordability of the diabetes drug for Americans. The product, called ReliOn NovoLog, is a rapid-acting insulin analog used to control high blood sugar in both adults and children with diabetes. It will require a prescription from the patient’s doctor. The retail giant said the analog insulin vials ($72.88) and FlexPen ($85.88) could save customers between 58% to 75% off the cash price of branded analog insulin products, or up to $101 per branded vial or $251 per package of branded, prefilled insulin pens.

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Philadelphia woman arrested in connection with woman’s shooting death outside Christiana Mall

NEWARK, Del. - A woman has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a woman at the Christiana Mall on Monday.The shooting happened around 4 p.m. when officials say a 27-year-old woman was found unresponsive in the driver's seat of a black Ford Fusion with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to Christiana Hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Shaidiah McNeair of Philadelphia, PA, in connection with the homicide. After further investigation, authorities determined a second subject was inside of the vehicle and exited prior to police arrival. Troopers canvassed the area and located the passenger, later identified as Shaidiah McNeair.

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Moderna's Covid vaccine becomes 4th jab to get emergency use approval in India: Govt

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Brands change logos to salute covid warriors, promote safety message

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Moderna seeks regulatory approval for its Covid vaccine in India: Report

Covid-19 vaccine soon for emergency use in those aged 18 and above as the US pharma company seeks regulatory approval for its vaccine in India, sources told news agency PTI.

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England's chief medical officer Whitty harassed in park

Police in England are investigating after a video was shared online appearing to show chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty being harassed by two men in a park.

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PSP, Philadelphia police seek 82-year-old missing, endangered man

Edward Mockewich PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania State Police and Philadelphia police are seeking assistance locating an 82-year-old missing, endangered man.Officials said 82-year-old Edward Mockewich was last seen near Jackson Street, in Philadelphia, on June 28, about 5 in the morning. Mockewich may be confused and is thought to be at a risk of harm.He is described as 6’ and weighs about 160 pounds.

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US marshals arrest man wanted in deadly I-676 crash

PHILADELPHIA - A man wanted in connection with a deadly I-676 crash in 2020 has been taken into custody. U.S. Marshals arrested Aaron Sims, 27, in West Philadelphia Monday afternoon without incident after he was on the run for over a year."No parent should ever endure the loss of a child.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan sets new daily low this year with 17 infections

COVID-19 infections so far this year with 17 cases reported on Monday.Health officials said today’s numbers bring the overall infection total in the province to 48,505. This is the lowest increase since Oct.

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Legislation on outdoor drinking approved by Cabinet

A short Cabinet meeting has been held remotely to approve legislation to give legal clarity to the rules around outdoor drinking.

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Changes to medical marijuana law in Pennsylvania approved by Legislature

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