CHESTER COUNTY, Pa - Officials say four residents and three firefighters were taken to the hospital following a 3-alarm blaze at an apartment complex in North Coventry Township.The fire broke out on the 700 block of Worth Boulevard at the Ashwood Apartments around 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and quickly engulfed the building.Firefighters spent hours working to get the blaze under control. North Coventry firefighters were assisted by 30 emergency units from Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County.After several hours of battling intense flames and heavy smoke, firefighters were able to control the blaze.

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Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood cleans up following Tropical Storm Isaias

PHILADELPHIA - Cleanup continued on Thursday two days after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the area.Earnest Scott Jr. knows what it's like to cleanup after a flood. A longtime homeowner in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood, he experienced Hurricane Floyd and some other flooding events over the years.

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Many questions left up in the air following McNeil’s resignation

With COVID-19 restrictions place, the leadership convention will look a little different, and as Graeme Benjamin reports there isn’t a clear front-runner to take over the job.

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In harm’s way: NC homes for frail, disabled fail to prepare for foreseeable disasters

Charlotte Observer (August 2)In harm’s way: NC homes for frail, disabled fail to prepare for foreseeable disastersAn investigation by The News & Observer found that despite a long history of hurricanes in North Carolina and regulations that require emergency planning, many facilities were unprepared for Hurricane Florence, relying on vague plans and low-paid staff with neither the time nor training to carry the plans out, putting thousands of the state’s most vulnerable people in danger. Two years later, long-term care residents are at no less risk, advocates say. Scientists predict slow-crawling, super-drenching storms like Florence will be more common due to climate change.

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Maddox Jolie-Pitt Is Attending South Korea University Remotely Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

had to cut his first year at Yonsei University in South Korea short, will now be participating in virtual learning due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A source tells ET that Jolie-Pitt is still a student at Yonsei University, but due to the pandemic he is taking classes remotely. Back in April, his actress mother opened up about the current situation with her eldest son's studies. «I could not be happier about Mad's choice of university. It is, of course, closed at the moment because of the pandemic.

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City announces plan to provide free internet, devices to over 30,000 students in need

(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia announced Thursday a plan to provide free high-speed internet, digital devices and technology training to more than 30,000 low-income K-12 student households in an emergency effort to ensure digital learning equity across the school district.City officials say PHLConnectED is being spearheaded by several businesses, schools and civic leaders from around the city, with more partners planned to join the effort.“Our goal is to identify and implement affordable, simple and reliable digital access solutions for all our residents,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.

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I-676 reopens after tugboats free barge wedged underneath Vine Street Expressway bridge

PHILADELPHIA - Officials on Thursday used a tugboat to free a construction barge that became wedged underneath the Vine Street Expressway Bridge after it broke free from its moorings during Tuesday's tropical storm. The eastbound of I-676 lanes reopened to traffic shortly after 1:30 p.m Thursday with the westbound lanes expected to follow soon after. The Vine Street Expressway Bridge had been closed to Interstate 676 traffic in both directions since Tuesday night, forcing drivers to find alternate routes in the city. The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River above the Fairmount Dam, when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.It has now been moved back to its original location

Florida offers tax-free weekend for back-to-school items

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It's a tax-free weekend for Floridians searching for back-to-school bargains.But this year, in a pandemic, the priority may be on technology, as many Florida students will be returning to class via the internet. There may be less of a rush to buy school uniforms, with many students at many school districts beginning the year with remote learning.The tax-free period runs from Friday through Sunday, thanks to the Florida Legislature.

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Coco Austin reunites with her COVID-free father Steve for first time since his month-long recovery

On Sunday, Coco Austin and her sister Kristy reunited with their father Steve for the first time since he spent a month recovering from COVID-19 at Arizona's Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital ICU.The 41-year-old buxom model wrote that her four-year-old daughter Chanel was 'excited to see' her 63-year-old dad, whose pneumonia-ridden lungs were permanently damaged.'He is covid free,' Austin announced.

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NY sues the NRA to put it out of business

NEW YORK - New York’s attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed in state court in Manhattan after an 18-month investigation, highlighted misspending and self-dealing allegations that have roiled the NRA and its longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre, in recent years — from hair and makeup for his wife to a $17 million post-employment contract for himself.The troubles, which James said were long cloaked by loyal lieutenants and a pass-through

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Juvenile shot in Bunnelll during massive gathering, officers say

BUNNELL, Fla. – Investigators in Bunnell are working to determine what led up to a shooting at a business know as, “The Place”.According to officials, the event is known as the “Bunnell Hood Affair” and it had drawn a crowd of approximately 400 people Saturday.The event took place in the parking area of 45 Martin Luther King Boulevard and Southern Table.Bunnell Police Officers were monitoring the area when a vehicle peeled out at a high rate of speed, officials said.“The officers were able to stop the vehicle approximately a mile away from the event. During the traffic stop, the shooting occurred,” investigators said.

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Tugboats free barge wedged underneath Vine Street Expressway bridge

PHILADELPHIA - Officials on Thursday used a tugboat to free a construction barge that became wedged underneath the Vine Street Expressway Bridge after it broke free from its moorings during Tuesday's tropical storm. The Vine Street Expressway Bridge has been closed to Interstate 676 traffic in both directions since Tuesday night, forcing drivers to find alternate routes in the city. No word on when the Expressway will reopen to traffic.The Army Corps of Engineers was using the barge to dredge the Schuylkill River above the Fairmount Dam, when it came loose in the rain-swollen river during Isaias on Tuesday.Inspectors have not found any serious structural damage to the span, transportation officials said.

School district organizes fundraiser for family of slain father, son in Windermere

WINDERMERE, Fla. – One week after John and Jay Savey were killed at their Windermere home, the community continues to rally behind their family. A fundraiser organized by the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has raised more than $18,000 already for the Savey family since it began on Sunday, August 2nd. John and Jay Savey were beaten to death and John’s wife Lisa was seriously injured late at night on July 30th during an attack at their home in a gated Windermere community while John’s 10-year-old grandson called authorities while hiding in a bathroom, police said.[RELATED: 2 men killed, woman injured in baseball bat attack at Windermere home, police say]The double homicide happened at a home in the 2900 block of Sunbittern Court

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Prosecutors: Reading man faces attempted murder charges after opening fire on federal agents

READING, Pa. - Prosecutors say a Reading man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal agents who were attempting to serve an arrest warrant in early March. FBI Agents were searching the area of Gordon Street in Reading for 38-year-old Rafael Vega-Rodriguez who was wanted for a parole violation. Agents reportedly spotted Vega-Rodriguez walking with another person near West Greenwich Street shortly before noon on March 1.Investigators say when agents approached Vega-Rodriguez he pulled out a handgun from under his sweatshirt and began firing.

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Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week

The Straight A Tuesday special hopes to encourage customers to pay it forward to favorite teachers in their lives by giving them doughnuts. Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.The upcoming school year may be unlike any other as the coronavirus pandemic continues, and the iconic doughnut chain is celebrating teachers with a limited-time promotion.From Aug.

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Florida teacher posts own obituary on Facebook prior to returning to school

Action News Jax the social media post was “her way of protesting the reopening of schools with brick and mortar education.”Reddick is one of thousands of Florida teachers returning to the classroom soon and told Action News Jax, “she does not believe it is safe for teachers to do so, and would rather see a 100% virtual start in Duval County.”[RELATED: ‘Relief was overwhelming,’ Seminole schools accommodate 93% of high-risk teachers] Her obituary was posted on the Duval Schools Pandemic Solutions Team Facebook group and started off by saying, “With profound sadness, I announce the passing of Whitney Leigh Reddick.

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Ontario reports 95 new coronavirus cases, 4th day in a row with fewer than 100 cases

reported 95 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 39,809.This is the fourth day in a row Ontario has seen case counts lower than 100.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,783 as one new death was reported.Meanwhile, 35,906 Ontarians have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is 90 per cent of cases.Thursday’s provincial report indicates the majority of new cases came from Toronto with 30 new cases, Ottawa with 19 new cases and Chatham-Kent Public Health with 10 new cases.

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Pense, SK one of four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville 2020

The town of Pense is hoping to do something no Saskatchewan community has done: win Kraft Hockeyville, and with it, to host an NHL preseason game and receive $250,000 for their local arena.

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Video: Police searching for suspects who opened fire on man, woman in Logan

LOGAN - Authorities are searching for two suspects accused of opening fire on a man and woman who were sitting on a porch Wednesday night in Logan.Investigators say the shooting happened on the 4500 block of North 16th Street just before 9 p.m. Surveillance footage released by police on Thursday shows two men armed with handguns exit a sedan and fire several shots in the direction of a home. MORE: Police: 6-year-old girl stable after shooting in West PhiladelphiaPolice say both shooters got back in the car and continued driving southbound on North 16th Street towards Wingohocking Street.According to investigators, a 21-year-old man was struck once in the stomach and a 22-year-old woman was hit in the ankle.

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Vanessa Kirby: We must protect children living through war and a pandemic

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Manchester Crown Court closed this morning following suspected coronavirus outbreak

hereSix of the court's 15 court rooms are scheduled to be holding cases throughout the day, with a trial also ongoing.In the past few weeks, barristers have been expected to attend court physically for cases, unless they have a good reason not to.During the height of the lockdown, most cases were conducted using video conferencing.Under new security measures in line with the pandemic, anyone entering the court via the public entrance is asked whether they had coronavirus symptoms before entering.More recently, court users have been asked to wear masks on the concourses and in other public areas.Barristers are allowed to remove their masks in court rooms to conduct their case.Jury trials were halted in March due to the pandemic, and resumed

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More than 160,000 still without power in wake of Tropical Storm Isaias

PHILADELPHIA - Residents and businesses across the Delaware Valley are feeling the effects left by Tropical Storm Isaias, including power outages, flooding and structural damage.As of Thursday morning, more than 160,000 customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are without power. PSE&G owns more than 28,000 of the outages.

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Beirut explosion: Bride’s photoshoot interrupted by massive blast

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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Massive fire breaks out in market in Ajman, U.A.E.

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PM Modi ‘saddened’ by fire at Ahmedabad Covid-19 hospital

PM Modi further said that the administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected due to the fire."Spoke to CM Vijay Rupani and Mayor Bijal Patel regarding the situation. Administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected," PM Modi's tweet read.Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad.

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Ahmedabad Covid-19 hospital fire leaves 8 patients dead

COVID-19 patients at the facility were rescued and shifted to a civic hospital in the city, he said.The cause of the fire is not known yet, he said. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text.Click here to read the Mint ePaperLivemint.com is now on Telegram.

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Thieves posing as NHS staff burgle vulnerable victim's home while 'removing Covid-19'

Thieves posing as NHS workers conned a vulnerable woman into letting them into her home to spray the bedroom to "remove Covid-19".

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Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit

FILE - U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on August 5, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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Alyssa Milano Tests Positive for COVID-19 Antibodies After Three Negative Results

Alyssa Milano has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies.

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Tropical Storm Isaias batters East Coast, killing at least 9

Cars and a house are shown damaged by a fallen tree after Tropical Storm Isaias and its treacherous winds and heavy rain passed through on August 4, 2020 in Bogota, New Jersey. Fallen trees and debris littered the streets across the area, leaving tho WINDSOR, N.C. - At least nine people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S.

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Man proposes to girlfriend with candles, burns down their apartment

A hopeless romantic accidentally torched his apartment when planning to pop the question to his girlfriend. (SWNS) She still said yes.A man in England made his fiery love for his girlfriend official by popping the question with dozens of candles, in a heartfelt display that accidentally burned down their apartment.Albert Ndreu recently went all-out to surprise Valerija Madevic with the big question, filling their living room with candles, 100 tea lights and 60 balloons, news agency South West News Service (SWNS) reports.

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NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The NBA's Board of Governors and the National Basketball Players Association have finalized plans to create the first NBA Foundation that will work to spur economic growth in the Black community, announcing Wednesday that the initial contribution will be $300 million over the next decade.Each team will donate $1 million annually, or $30 million collectively, over those 10 years.

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Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free

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Test results ‘inconclusive’ for North Korea’s 1st suspected coronavirus case: WHO

North Korea’s test results for a man suspected of being the country’s first coronavirus case were inconclusive, though authorities have quarantined more than 3,635 primary and secondary contacts, a World Health Organization official told Reuters.On July 26 North Korea said it had declared a state of emergency and locked down the border city of Kaesong after a person who defected to South Korea three years ago returned across the fortified border with what state media said were symptoms of COVID-19.At the time, state media was unclear over whether the man had been tested, saying “uncertain result was made from several medical check-ups.” But leader Kim Jong Un declared that “the vicious virus could be said to have entered the country.”

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Governors cooperate on COVID-19 testing plan

In the absence of a federal testing strategy, surging COVID-19 cases, and the looming 2020-21 school year, the governors of Maryland, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia—three Republicans and four Democrats—announced they joined a new interstate compact to receive more than 3 million point-of-care COVID-19 antigen tests.

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Hema Quebec study finds that more than two percent of the Province’s population has contracted and recovered from COVID-19

Hema Quebec’s new study samples were taken from people who donated blood between late May and early July and the results show that nearly three percent of Montrealers and Laval residents had contracted the virus and recovered. Global’s Felicia Parrillo has the details.

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Arnprior Fair goes virtual due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- As fair season fast approaches, many annual fairs across the region have been cancelled due to COVID-19. However, the Arnprior Fair has found a way to continue in its 166th year by going virtual.

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Fire leaves 3 row homes damaged in Marcus Hook

SKYFOX flew over the scene Wednesday afternoon. MARCUS HOOK, Pa. - Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Marcus Hook that damaged three row homes.The blaze broke out on Spruce Street around 3:15 p.m.

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No injuries in large fire at market in Ajman, U.A.E.: local police

United Arab Emirates caused no injuries or deaths and had been brought under control, the head of Ajman police said.

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Video captures moment of massive Beirut explosion as bride poses for photographs

BEIRUT - Video meant to show a stunning bride on her wedding day in the Lebanese capital of Beirut inadvertently captured the moment when a massive explosion ripped through the city on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people and injuring thousands.The footage, shot by wedding photographer Mahmoud Nakib, starts with the bride standing in her all-white gown while posing in a town square. As the camera pans down to the bouquet, a violent explosion rips through the city — sending everyone in the shot scrambling to safety. Video captured by wedding photographer Mahmoud Nakib on Aug. 4, 2020 shows the moment a massive explosion ripped through Beirut, the capital and largest city of Lebanon.

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Blind voters are being disenfranchised, NC lawsuit says, and coronavirus doesn’t help

Raleigh News & Observer (July 29)Blind voters are being disenfranchised, NC lawsuit says, and coronavirus doesn’t helpBlind and visually impaired voters will face discrimination and difficult choices in the 2020 elections, a new lawsuit claims, unless North Carolina acts quickly to improve options for voting by mail. North Carolina has specialized voting machines for people with disabilities who vote at any polling place around the state.

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Here’s what UCF’s 2020 football schedule looks like as of now

ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF will play eight games in 2020 -- and possibly more -- after the American Athletic Conference on Wednesday announced its plans for fall sports.UCF’s conference schedule, beginning Sept. 24 at East Carolina, remains unchanged.The Knights’ game with Florida International remains up in the air because Conference USA has not announced its plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cameron Diaz Joins Gwyneth Paltrow For ‘In Goop Health: The Sessions’ Livestream

Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow are teaming up for an in-depth conversation.

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Tropical Storm Isaias batters East Coast, killing at least 8

Cars and a house are shown damaged by a fallen tree after Tropical Storm Isaias and its treacherous winds and heavy rain passed through on August 4, 2020 in Bogota, New Jersey. Fallen trees and debris littered the streets across the area, leaving tho WINDSOR, N.C. - At least eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S.

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Estate planning company offers Ontario education workers free wills ahead of September

coronavirus pandemic.“We wanted to do our part to support the education workers who are returning to school and risking their own health and safety during these uncertain times,” said Tim Hewson, the estate planning company’s chief executive officer and co-founder in a release last week.“As a parent of two young daughters, I’ve seen first hand the effects this pandemic is having on our education system, its staff, and our children,” he added.Toronto’s SickKids Hospital provides updated list of recommendations on how to reopen schoolsThe company, who has its Canadian head office in Ottawa, has set up a website for workers to apply for the services, with the promotion extended to any education worker that is employed within a school,

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More than 1 million still without power in wake of Tropical Storm Isaias

PHILADELPHIA - Residents and businesses across the Delaware Valley are feeling the effects left by Tropical Storm Isaias, including power outages, flooding and structural damage.As of Wednesday morning, more than 1 million customers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are without power. PSE&G owns nearly 300,000 of the outages.

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Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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