estimated that the major repairs the building needed would cost more than $9 million, according to emails released Sunday. The work had not been done by the time the building collapsed.The release of the cost estimate from three years ago followed the earlier publication of another document from the firm showing the ground-floor pool deck of the building was resting on a concrete slab that had "major structural damage" and needed to be extensively repaired.

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3 men killed in Cobb County golf course shooting; suspect still at large, police say

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Police say three men were found dead on the tenth hole of Pinetree Country Club’s golf course.The suspect, who is still at large, drove a white pickup truck onto the green, witnesses said. When the course’s golf director Gene Siller confronted the man, he shot him in the head. On Sunday evening, police announced that two more bodies were found in the back of that pickup truck, one of whom was Paul Pierson, the owner of that truck.

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Fourth South Ayrshire restaurant temporarily closes its doors after positive Covid result

South Ayrshire restaurant has temporarily closed its doors following a positive Covid test result.Ayr Smoking Goat Bar & Grill is the latest eaterie to shut for 10 days after a staff member tested posted for the virus. The popular quirky pub joins The Fox & Willow, The Growler and Scotts in Troon who all announced closures last week.

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Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - As many as one-third of Wisconsin's gray wolves likely died at the hands of humans in the months after the federal government announced it was ending legal protections, according to a study released Monday.Poaching and a February hunt that far exceeded kill quotas were largely responsible for the drop-off, University of Wisconsin scientists said, though some other scientists say more direct evidence is needed for some of the calculations.Adrian Treves, an environmental studies professor, said his team's findings should raise doubts about having another hunting season this fall and serve notice to wildlife managers in other states with wolves.Removing federal protections "opens the door for antagonists to kill large

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Police: Man shot and killed in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after a shooting in West Philadelphia overnight.The shooting happened on the 5900 block of Hazel Avenue at approximately 1:53 a.m. The extent of the man's injuries remains unknown at this time.So far, no arrests have been made.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Florida condo collapse: Search resumes after rest of tower demolished

SURFSIDE, Fla. - Search efforts resumed Monday at the site of a collapsed condo tower in Florida after the last part of the building still standing was demolished, allowing rescuers to possibly gain access to new areas of the rubble.The demolition went "exactly as planned" around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at the site in Surfside, located just north of Miami Beach, according to Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.During the demolition, loud explosions echoed from the structure.

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Pfizer Covid vaccine induces 'good' immune response against coronavirus variants

London: Two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine induce a "very good" antibody response against the SARS-CoV-2 variants, according to a study on 180 health care workers in Finland.

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Britney Spears now feeling 'confident and strong' amid conservatorship battle: report

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Singer Britney Spears performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for iHeartMedi Britney Spears has developed a newfound confidence in fighting her conservatorship battle after recently revealing her truth in front of the world.The pop star, 39, lost her battle to have her father, Jamie Spears, removed from his role as conservator of her estate, despite widespread public support and an impassioned plea to the court last week."The conservator’s request to suspend James P.

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Australia's New South Wales says next 2 days 'critical' as cases rise

Australia's New South Wales said the next two days would be "absolutely critical" in deciding whether a two-week coronavirus lockdown in Sydney, set to end on 9 July, will have to be extended amid rising Delta variant cases.

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Demolition teams explode remaining parts of collapsed Florida condo

collapsed South Florida condo building, a key step to resuming the search for victims as rescuers possibly gain access to new areas of the rubble.A number of explosions could be heard and then the building started to fall, sending up massive plumes of dust into the air in the surrounding neighborhoods.Crews were to begin clearing some of the new debris so rescuers could start making their way into parts of the underground garage that is of particular interest.

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Explosives set off to bring down rest of collapsed Miami-area condo

SURFSIDE, FLORIDA - JULY 04: The remaining part of the partially collapsed 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building falls with a controlled demolition on July 4, 2021 in Surfside, Florida. The decision by officials to bring the rest of the buil SURFSIDE, Fla. - Demolition crews have set off explosives to bring down the damaged remaining portion of a collapsed South Florida condo.The demolition Sunday night was key to resuming the search for victims of the June 24 collapse and even expected to open new areas for rescue teams to work in.

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COVID-19: Emirates suspends passenger flights from three more countries in South Asia

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Royal Caribbean sends ship to house hundreds of Florida condo collapse rescue workers

SURFSIDE, Fla. - As rescue crews from around the nation and even other countries arrive to assist in the aftermath of the tragic condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., finding a place for them to stay has been a difficult task – particularly over the Fourth of July weekend.But the Royal Caribbean Group has stepped in to help with that, sending its Explorer of the Seas cruise ship to provide a comfortable place to stay and meals for some 600 responders over the coming weeks. Search dogs are welcome aboard, too."This tragedy in our own backyard is heart-wrenching," Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain said in a statement.

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Family dog killed in housefire, investigators say improperly disposed of fireworks to blame

(Photo courtesy of Highlands Fire Department) HIGHLANDS, Texas - A Highlands family is unable to properly celebrate the Fourth of July after investigators say misplaced fireworks took their pet's life. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSSeveral fire crews were called out to a home in the 200 block of Inwood Ln a little after 11:15 p.m. Saturday night.

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Police: Toppled tree falls on delivery truck, killing driver in NJ

VERNON, N.J. - Authorities say a falling tree landed on a delivery truck on a road in New Jersey over the weekend, killing the driver. Vernon Township police and several fire department and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of the accident at 12:20 p.m.

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'Disgusted': Kenney reacts after group with white supremacist ties marches through Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - A white supremacist group marched through the City of Philadelphia Saturday evening.The Texas-based group, which calls themselves "Patriot Front", traveled to the city in hoards.According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, "Patriot Front (PF) is a white nationalist hate group that formed in the aftermath of the deadly "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, of August 12, 2017."Video shows hundreds of masked protesters from Patriot Front chanting and marching up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway while carrying American flags and shields.In a statement to FOX 29, Mayor Kenney decried the march and said he was ‘personally appalled’. The full statement reads as follows: "Let me be very clear: Patriot Front is a group

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DA: No death penalty sought in death of woman found on I-80

FILE - Generic gavel on wooden table. LEWISBURG, Pa. - A Texas man will not face a possible death penalty if he is convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of a woman whose body was found on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania earlier this year.Union County District Attorney D.

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Superfit runner now needs wheelchair as she battles long Covid

runner now needs a wheelchair to leave the house as she battles long Covid. Lisa Gill was first struck down with coronavirus symptoms on December 12, 2020.

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25-year-old man shot in Strawberry Mansion, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in Strawberry Mansion.The shooting happened just after 3:30 a.m.

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Florida condo collapse: Demolition crews move in ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - Rescue crews made way for demolition teams at the site of a collapsed South Florida condo building as officials shifted their focus to bringing down the unstable remainder of the structure ahead of a tropical storm.The search and rescue mission was suspended Saturday afternoon so workers could begin the precarious business of boring holes to hold explosives in the concrete of the still-standing portion of the Champlain Towers South tower in Surfside, Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told relatives awaiting word on missing loved ones.Jadallah said the suspension was a necessary safety measure because the drilling could cause the structure to fail.

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Howard University students want Phylicia Rashad fired after her Bill Cosby support

WASHINGTON - Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.The actress was met with swift criticism after backtracking an earlier statement in which she celebrated the shocking news that her longtime TV husband Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction had been overturned by Pennsylvania’s highest court.READ MORE: Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by courtEarlier on Wednesday, the 73-year-old praised the ruling, stating, "FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!" Rashad accompanied the post with a photo of her former co-star, 83.Howard University

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Despite rain, Trump supporters turn out for Sarasota rally

SARASOTA, Fla. - Despite heavy downpours earlier in the day, thousands of supporters of former president Donald Trump packed the Sarasota fairgrounds for what he dubbed the "Save America" rally.For more than an hour, Trump addressed issues of immigration, foreign affairs, the economy, the 2020 election, and his past accomplishments."Probably no president has done more than we have, the Trump administration, including you," he said to the thousands of fans.

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Man in late 20's fatally shot in Overbrook Park

Police investigate after a man, thought to be in his late twenties, was shot and killed in Overbrook Park. OVERBROOK PARK - A man has been shot and killed in Overbrook Park, Philadelphia police said.The shooting happened just after 3 a.m.

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This is the world's most vaccinated nation. But Covid cases remain high

Persian Gulf nation has so far administered 15.5 million doses, enough to cover 72.1% of its mostly expatriate population of 10 million based on a two-dose regimen. The Seychelles has administered enough doses to cover 71.7% of its population of just under 100,000.

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Search and rescue efforts at collapsed Florida condo paused for demolition

The search at the site of Florida’s deadly condo collapse in Surfside has been paused to prepare for demolition of the building. As Reggie Cecchini explains, the decision is causing even more pain for families waiting desperately for answers.

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WATCH: Dye pack explodes on suspected bank robber in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. - He wasn't exactly "caught red-handed," but police in Newark say a man wanted for robbing a bank found himself overcome by a plume of red smoke when a security dye pack exploded as he fled the building.Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara said the unknown suspect entered the Capital One Bank on Springfield Avenue Saturday morning and handed a note scrawled on a bank deposit slip to the teller."I have a gun, give me all the money in register please, and no one will get hurt," the note read, according to police. The teller handed over $2,500 including a security dye pack that included about $200, police said. A video released by police shows the man walking outside the bank when red smoke starts to leak from his backpack.

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Tropical Storm Elsa leaves 3 dead in Caribbean

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Tropical Storm Elsa battered the southern coasts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Saturday, downing trees and blowing off roofs as it sped through the Caribbean, killing at least three people.The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).

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Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’

MyLove was recently featured on The Reptile Zoo’s Instagram page, where a video of her shiny scales was liked more than 31,735 times.

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Sisters get tattoos of dad's emotional final note: 'It has been such a good life'

Rudolph Clausing, 66, wrote a short note for his family while he was hospitalized with COVID-19. His note, which reads, "It has been such a good life," was found after he passed away on Jan.

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Big cats, bears, ferrets: U.S. zoo begins vaccinating animals against COVID-19

San Francisco Bay Area zoo is inoculating its big cats, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus as part of a national effort to protect animal species using an experimental vaccine.Tigers Ginger and Molly were the first two animals at the Oakland Zoo to get the vaccine this week, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Saturday. The doses were donated and developed by veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis in New Jersey.

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More fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils can reduce migraines, study finds

Medical teleconsultation with senior female patient. (Photo by: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) A new study from the National Institutes of Health suggests that people who consume more fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils could reduce their monthly migraine headaches and make the pain less intense.The study, published in July in the BMJ, was comprised by a team of researchers from the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.The team had previously studied the link between linoleic acid and chronic pain.

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Man rescued after at least 3 days in abandoned cistern

READING, Pa. - A man was rescued after at least three days at the bottom of an abandoned stone cistern near the landmark pagoda overlooking the eastern Pennsylvania city of Reading, authorities said.The man was healthy enough to climb out on his own on a city fire department rope ladder Friday morning, the Reading Eagle reported.Fire department rescuers were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m.

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Two people, including teen, shot minutes apart in Delaware

PHILADELPHIA - Two people, one a 14-year-old, were shot just minutes apart Friday night in Delaware’s largest city. Wilmington police say the first shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. when a 57-year-old man was shot.

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Florida woman spots Disney characters in clouds over theme park

Courtesy: Daryna Nakhoul ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando woman recently spotted some interesting clouds that appear to be shaped like beloved Disney characters. Daryna Nakhoul tells FOX 35 News that she was actually driving into the parking lot of Universal Orlando last month when she noticed the figures in the sky."Does anyone else see Goofy, Mickey and Winnie-the-Pooh?" she asked on the Disney annual passholders page. The photo got thousands of ‘likes’ and hundreds of comments on Facebook.MORE NEWS: Florida man spots 'firefighter running toward angel' in clouds on September 11"Proof that Disney controls the weather," one commenter said. "They are trying to see what Universal is planning," another viewer joked. Others saw different characters.

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Shouts for help heard moments after condo collapse, while others barely escaped

SURFSIDE, Fla. - Footage taken moments after part of a condominium building collapsed in Surfside, Florida last month captured people shouting for help. David Araujo began recording at the site shortly after the Champlain Towers South building collapsed on June 24. In his footage, people can be heard shouting, ‘Help!’ and, ‘I can’t get out!’ People down on the street below can be heard desperately shouting back at those in the still-standing apartments to use the stairs.

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Weather service confirms second tornado in Delaware

(Courtesy: WBOC) The National Weather Service has confirmed a second tornado touched down in Delaware during storms earlier this week. The weather service’s office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, announced details from a survey of storm damage late Friday, confirming the second tornado had touched down east of Milford during Thursday’s storm system. Earlier Friday afternoon, the weather service office had confirmed that a tornado touched down south of Harrington. Both were rated EF1 tornadoes, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph, according to the survey.

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1 dead, 1 firefighter hurt following arson incident in South Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning fire in South Philadelphia turned fatal on Saturday.The fire broke out on the 200 block of Tree Street at approximately 5:30 a.m.Upon arrival, the Philadelphia Fire Department found a heavy fire coming from both floors of a two-story rowhouse.Inside the home, firefighters found one deceased male. One firefighter was injured while responding.

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Collapsed condo death toll at 24, demolition to begin ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Saturday two more bodies were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo building, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 24.

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9 arrested in armed standoff with Massachusetts police; shelter-in-place order lifted

WAKEFIELD, Mass. - State police arrested nine suspects after an hours-long armed standoff on a major highway just outside of Boston.The standoff, which started around 2 a.m. when officers noticed two cars pulled over on Interstate 95 with hazard lights on, prompted shelter-in-place orders in some areas and caused major delays for holiday weekend travelers.Authorities found between eight and 10 men wearing military-style gear armed with long guns and pistols.

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Search continues at Florida condo collapse site; another building evacuated

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Residents of a Miami-area high-rise loaded clothes and valuables into suitcases, laundry baskets and wagons and wheeled them to waiting cars after they were forced to evacuate the building when it was found to be unsafe in a review prompted by the deadly collapse of a building just a few miles away.An audit prompted by the collapse of Champlain Towers South in nearby Surfside found that the 156-unit Crestview Towers in North Miami Beach, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, had been deemed structurally and electrically unsafe in January, the city said in a news release.

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Armed standoff with Massachusetts police leads to shelter-in-place order

WAKEFIELD, Mass. - State police arrested two suspects as an hours-long armed standoff continues on a major highway just outside of Boston.The standoff, which started around 2 a.m. when officers noticed two cars pulled over on Interstate 95 with hazard lights on, has prompted shelter-in-place orders in some areas and caused major delays for holiday weekend travelers.Authorities found between eight and 10 men wearing military-style gear armed with long guns and pistols.

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Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July

taking Monday off to observe the holiday.Luckily for consumers, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open over the holiday weekend and in most cases, under normal business hours.However, one of the largest retailers, Costco, will be closed for Independence Day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.Here is the list of some major namesakes that will remain open:A man walks in front of an optometrist's store in Rockville Centre, New York on Oct. 1, 2002.

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Sir Cliff Richard health: Singer recalls 'horrible' condition affecting his head - signs

Cliff Richard has delighted the world over for decades through his music, acting and philanthropy. However, some of Sir Cliff's light temporarily diminished following false allegations of child abuse.

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NACI says to wait on 2nd mRNA COVID-19 shot for those with rare heart inflammation

COVID-19 vaccine should wait to get their second dose.The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated its recommendations Friday, saying that individuals who experienced myocarditis and/or pericarditis after a first dose of mRNA vaccine should “wait to get their second dose until more information is available.” Myocarditis: What we know about the heart reaction reported after COVID-19 vaccines Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle, while pericarditis is the inflammation of the lining around the heart.There have been 65 cases of myocarditis/pericarditis as of June 18 in Canada out of 31.4 million vaccines administered at the time, according to federal government data.Out of the 65 cases, 50 had the

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Here’s how you can help people affected by the catastrophic Lytton, B.C., fire

created a hub for verified fundraisers, which collectively had raised more than $440,000 by Friday afternoon.If you have been separated from family members as a result of fires in British Columbia, or are looking for someone that has been impacted or displaced, please call our family reunification line at 1-800-863-6582. This service is available from 8 am to 8 pm PT, 7 days a week.

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