On Friday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced additional restrictions to keep northern communities safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as the virus has spread in that part of the province.

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Drug trafficker ‘Abba’ killed in shootout with STF

COLOMBO (News 1st); A wanted drug traffickers knowns as ‘Abba’ was killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force on Thursday (10) night in Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa.The Police Special Task Force told News 1st that a raid was carried out at around 10 PM on Thursday (10) night after receiving a tip-off that a house in Egoda Uyana contained drugs.During the raid, a man had opened fire from inside the house and the Police Special Task Force had returned fire.The Police in a statement said, “One suspect opened fire at an STF Officer with a pistol, and the STF officer returned fire.”In the exchange of fire, a 27-year-old male identified as ‘Abba’ (Thelge Dilan Sameera Peiris) was killed and he is a known associate of a notorious drug trafficker operating from Dubai.One STF member was injured in the incident.Sri Lanka Police said two bullets fired by the suspect had hit the protective vest worn by the STF Officer, and he was rushed to the Panadura Hospital for treatment.Six other people who were inside the house were arrested by the Police Special Task Force.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said that ‘Abba’ had a murder case filed against him, as we as a case over stabbing a woman and causing serious injury.Further, another 31-year-old man was arrested from Moratuwa upon inspecting the residence of another suspect.Police said that this man has a case filed against him for transporting drugs along the expressway.

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CIA secretly collecting US citizen's private data, declassified documents state

In this photo illustration, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is seen displayed on an Android mobile phone. WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has a secret, undisclosed data repository that includes information collected about Americans, two Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday. While neither the agency nor lawmakers would disclose specifics about the data, the senators alleged the CIA had long hidden details about the program from the public and Congress.Sens.

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AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

LONDON (AP) - AstraZeneca recorded a big jump in revenue on Thursday as it begins to take a profit from its coronavirus vaccine for the first time.The company recorded full-year revenues of $37.4 billion, an increase of 38% from the year before at constant exchange rates. Part of the boost came from $4 billion in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford.Despite rising revenue, AstraZeneca reported a pre-tax loss of $265 million due to costs from its purchase of U.S.

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Philadelphia carjacker swipes car with 3 kids inside, lets them out before ditching car, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an armed carjacker hopped into a running vehicle with three children inside and later let the kids out and ditched the car. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said the children's mother left the car running on the 5300 block of Willow Street around 6 p.m.

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Shaun White misses gold in his final Winter Olympics

Shaun White of Team United States reacts during the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final on day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Genting Snow Park on February 11, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. BEIJING (AP) - In Shaun White’s farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.There was no doubt about the winner after Hirano's electric performance as the last rider to go. His run included an intricate and unprecedented series of flips and spins that pushed a sport obsessed with progression to new heights.

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Damaging health restrictions, freedom: Alberta government’s pandemic language rapidly changing amid convoys, protests and leadership reviews

The language of the UCP has seen a significant shift this week as it moves to drop COVID-19 restrictions in the province, with words like “damaging” and “freedom” being used much more often in public communications.

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Alberta government expects post-secondary institutions to drop vaccine and mask mandates

The University of Alberta is reviewing a letter from the advanced education minister, detailing expectations for post-secondary students to return to school in March — including dropping vaccine and mask mandates.

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B.C. COVID-19 numbers compared to January

Global’s Keith Baldrey looks a how B.C.’s COVID-19 numbers have improved since January.

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When will covid pandemic end? WHO’s chief scientist answers

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Authorities find stockpile of illegal firearms in home of Pennsylvania father and son

FILE - Police lights are shown in a close up image. (Credit: FOX TV Stations) BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A Pennsylvania father and son were arrested after law enforcement agents uncovered a stockpile of unregistered fully automatic firearms during a search of the family's home. U.S.

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Bucks get Serge Ibaka; Donte DiVincenzo out in 4-team trade

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks traded for center Serge Ibaka from the Los Angeles Clippers in a four-team trade that also includes the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings.To complete the deal, the Bucks traded guard Donte DiVincenzo to the Kings and forwards Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye to the Clippers. Milwaukee has also acquired a second-round draft pick from Sacramento, a second-round draft pick from Detroit and cash considerations from Los Angeles.In his 13th season, Ibaka is a three-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection who has appeared in 884 career games (695 starts) with the Thunder, Magic, Raptors and Clippers.

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Crystal Hefner Opens Up About Her Mental Health Journey

Crystal Hefner has shared a new update in her mental health journey.

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COVID-19: 867 people in B.C. hospitals who have tested positive, 138 in critical care

B.C. health officials release a written report Thursday, Feb. 10, with the latest COVID-19 case numbers. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has analysis.

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What is Galentine’s Day? Everything to know about the popular holiday

Valentine’s Day. Some believe the holiday is just a marketing tactic spread by greeting card companies or is only for people who are romantically involved.Cue the solution to those worries: Galentine’s Day. But what is this unofficial holiday, who can celebrate the occasion and when is it? Gather up your gal pals, and find out the details below.According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine’s Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine’s Day is Valentine’s Day for your gals.

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Remote schooling means snow days could become optional in NJ

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Many New Jersey children may soon have to experience snow days from the inside looking out if some state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle get their way.Legislation before the state would give school districts the option of using snow days during inclement weather. But if the districts choose not to take a snow day, then the day away from the physical school building would be a remote learning day and it would count toward the state's 180-day education requirement.There's no denying that the unfettered joy of waking up to word of a snow day is a rite of passage for many kids.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan opens child-care spaces to children of non-essential workers

On Thursday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said that as the province slowly rolls out its reopening plan, child-care spaces can be opened up to accommodate the children of non-essential workers.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan unveils temporary wage supplement for essential workers

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Thursday announced a new wage supplement for essential workers in the province, which would be provided for up to 16 weeks, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Moe said $400 a month will be provided as a “temporary wage top up” for those who currently earn less than $2,500 per month.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan implements further travel restrictions to northern communities

In an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Thursday announced further travel restrictions to the province’s northern communities, as requested by “a number of northern leaders.” The premier said that non-essential travel between the communities is now prohibited, and this is in addition to the previous restriction on non-essential travel both in and out of northern Saskatchewan.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier ‘quite confident’ with reopening plan despite setbacks

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said during a COVID-19 update on Wednesday that he is “quite confident” in the province’s phase one reopening despite a couple of “isolated, but significant” outbreaks in La Loche and Llyodminister.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier says two communities won’t reopen Monday after outbreaks

Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe announced 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday with one additional death.

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Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer becomes a celebrity, source of comfort during COVID-19 pandemic

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan reports 5th COVID-19-related death, 12 new cases

Saskatchewan has reported its fifth death due to the novel coronavirus, announced Premier Scott Moe on Monday. Officials said the person was from the far north and in their 80s.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Time for Saskatchewan to move forward and begin reopening: Premier Moe

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe tells Mercedes Stephenson his province will begin gradually reopening on May 4 to allow time for testing and contact tracing to address any localized COVID-19 outbreaks

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Retailers, restaurants not sold on Saskatchewan measures for reopening

While the reopening of Saskatchewan’s economy is still weeks away, businesses are already working out their strategy for when doors open.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan reports 10 new cases of COVID-19, biggest jump in 2 weeks

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Friday that the province has reported 10 new cases of COVID-19, which is the biggest jump in cases in two weeks. This brings the overall total number of cases in the province to 341.

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Non-critical travel to northern Saskatchewan restricted due to coronavirus outbreak

The province’s chief medical health officer is restricting all non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan due to a coronavirus outbreak.

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Saskatchewan to start reopening from the coronavirus pandemic on May 4

Premier Scott Moe has released the province’s five-phase plan to re-open businesses starting on May 4. Roberta Bell has the details.

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Saskatchewan to start reopening from the coronavirus pandemic on May 4

Premier Scott Moe has released the province’s five-phase plan to re-open businesses starting on May 4. Roberta Bell has the details.

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Saskatchewan outlines 5-phase plan to reopen economy gradually

Saskatchewan is set to be Canada’s first province to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, after Premier Scott Moe unveiled his five-phase plan to begin the “new normal” way of life.

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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan businesses prepare as province rolls out plan to reopen

With the transition to restoring normalcy in Saskatchewan set to begin early next month, some businesses around the province are preparing to reopen.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Premier Moe unveils plan to reopen Saskatchewan economy

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unveiled his government’s plan to reopen the provincial economy on Thursday, adding that COVID-19 restrictions “would be lifted” in five phases, with the first phase beginning on May 4 with the opening of medical service providers.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Moe says he doesn’t anticipate municipalities reopening ‘out of step’ with province

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday he doesn’t expect municipalities would operate “out of step” with the province as it moves to reopen following COVID-19 health restrictions but said specific measures may have to be put in place in the future if there are localized flare ups in Saskatchewan communities.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan anticipates potential ‘localized flare ups’ as economy reopens

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that the government does anticipate potential “localized flare ups” as steps are taken to reopen the economy, but said it has the capacity to “test vigorously” and will have resources in place to contact trace any positive case.

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Saskatchewan to start reopening from the coronavirus pandemic on May 4

Saskatchewan will reopen its economy and services in five phases starting on May 4.

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Saskatchewan to ‘cautiously’ reopen from the coronavirus pandemic in 5 phases

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the coronavirus curve has flattened and a plan will be unveiled to reopen the province gradually and methodically.

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Saskatchewan’s economy will re-open gradually with increased testing

Premier Scott Moe says re-opening the economy will be like turning on a dimmer switch: “We will gradually be turning up the light once again on Saskatchewan’s economy.

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Premier Scott Moe on the need to re-open Saskatchewan’s economy

Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan needs to find the right path when re-opening the economy: “If we move too quickly, we increase the risk of increasing the spread of COVID-19.

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‘We have flattened the curve’: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe

WATCH: In Premier Scott Moe’s first televised address, he says Saskatchewan has reduced the spread of COVID-19 and the province “has flattened the curve.”

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Saskatchewan’s economy will re-open gradually with increased testing

Premier Scott Moe says re-opening the economy will be like turning on a dimmer switch: “We will gradually be turning up the light once again on Saskatchewan’s economy.

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Premier Scott Moe: ‘We have flattened the curve’

WATCH: In Premier Scott Moe’s first televised address, he says Saskatchewan has reduced the spread of COVID-19 and the province “has flattened the curve.”

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Premier Scott Moe on the need to re-open the economy

Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan needs to find the right path when re-opening the economy: “If we move too quickly, we increase the risk of increasing the spread of COVID-19.

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Saskatchewan to ‘cautiously’ reopen from the coronavirus pandemic in 5 phases

Saskatchewan is ready to reopen as the number of new coronavirus cases flatten in the province.

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to update province on coronavirus pandemic

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be addressing the province on Wednesday evening.

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A timeline of the novel coronavirus in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has recorded four deaths to date since the province recorded its first novel coronavirus case on March 11.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan reports 2 new cases, 9 recoveries from COVID-19

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Friday that the province had two new cases, but it was a “positive day” because nine more people had recovered.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier says long-term care home workers can only work at one facility

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said that as of April 28, long-term care home workers can only work at one facility, becoming the latest province to put in place this restriction.

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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
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier announces additional restrictions for northern communities amid COVID-19 spread

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