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India reports 58,077 new Covid-19 cases, active tally falls below 7 lakh

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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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Why we need to know about origins of coronavirus? WHO on prevention from future pandemics

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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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Ontario freezes funds from GiveSendGo trucker convoy fundraiser

The Ontario government says it has successfully petitioned a court to freeze access to millions of dollars donated through online fundraising platform GiveSendGo to the convoy protesting COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa and at several border crossings.

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

The Big Boost continues today, promoting the booster dose to anyone over 18 who has had their second dose more than 3 months ago. Many vaccination centres will be open extended hours over the weekend to encourage people to get their booster.

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Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit

RIDLEY, Pa. - Maureen Tribuiani said she knows her 87-year-old mother’s time is coming. It’s an indescribable pain, but one that was slightly alleviated knowing she was at least in good hands."We don’t know if it’s going to be weeks,or a month, or months, but she’s still at the end, and I want her happy and comfortable, and she was very comfortable there," Tribuiani said.She brought her mother, Mary "Mae" Doherty, to the 10-bed inpatient hospice unit at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park back on Jan.

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COVID-19: Copping says non-ICU hospitalizations in Alberta within normal capacity

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to start loosening COVID-19 health measures immediately instead of waiting for numbers to come down.

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Ambassador Bridge protest taking economic toll

The blockade at the Ambassador Bridge is now into its fourth day. The structure links Windsor with Detroit and is critical for trade between Canada and the United States. Now, the blockade is beginning to impact jobs. Sean O’Shea reports.

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Conservative’s Bergen urges trucker convoy to “Take down the barricades”

Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen called on members of the trucker convoys blockading roads and highways across the country over opposition to COVID-19 public health measures to “take down the barricades, stop the disruptive action, and come together.”

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Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

Frustrations and conflicts tied to the trucker convoy in Ottawa are spilling over onto new fronts Thursday, with protesters mobilizing at the local airport. Global News spoke with one of the protesters during the attempt to cause traffic disruptions.

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‘Occupancy pressures’ holding back Hamilton hospital from resuming non-urgent procedures

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COVID-19: Copping says Alberta’s restrictions exemption program was no longer effective

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to scrap its restrictions exemption program immediately.

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Alberta health minister explains decision to remove COVID-19 mask restrictions for children under 12

Health Minister Jason Copping explains the reasoning behind the removal of masking mandates for children under 12 in Alberta.

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Cherry Hill resident mistakes unidentified township worker as suspicious visitor

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - ‘Who can it be knocking at my door?' isn't just the snappy opening line to a popular ‘80s song, authorities say it's actually an extremely important question. Police are reminding residents to know who is knocking before they open the door after an extra cautious Cherry Hill resident mistook an unidentified township worker for an imposter and warned others on social media. Officials said the confusion stemmed from the township worker using a personal car, but now the encounter is being used as a teaching moment.

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Extracurricular school activities, non-emergent surgeries set to resume in Ontario

The chief medical officer of health announced Thursday that extracurricular school activities and non-urgent, non-emergent surgeries are set to resume in Ontario. Erica Vella reports.

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Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says

Ontario’s top doctor says a timeline for lifting all COVID-19 measures in the province is coming soon.Dr. Kieran Moore was asked during a COVID-19 media briefing Thursday whether the public can expect an update soon on when measures, including masking and the proof of vaccination system, will be lifted.“We will be reviewing the evidence and … the evidence is showing we’re making remarkable improvement in all of the key metrics in Ontario and that forces us to review all public health measures that are in play,” Moore said.

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Doctors and travel industry urge Canadian government to ease travel restrictions

Medical officials and members of the travel industry are calling on the Canadian government to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people. Shallima Maharaj reports.

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Fast and Furious’ Tyrese Gibson Shares Updates As His Mother Fights For Her Life With Covid And Pneumonia In The Hospital

Instagram, informing us that at this point the doctors have done everything that they can to help her. It seems at this point it’s just a case of waiting to see if it has been enough. Tyrese certainly is not losing faith.

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Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface

Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherAccording to The Post, Monique Miles falsely claimed Donald Trump won the election, praised the Capitol rioters as "patriots" and espoused conspiracy theories about voter fraud on Facebook. The newspaper reported it had obtained screenshots of the posts, authenticated them with people who interacted with Miles, and shared them with the office of Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares.A spokeswoman for Miyares confirmed Miles’ resignation and said that her posts had been unknown to the office before Thursday morning."The Attorney General has been very clear - Joe Biden won the election and he has condemned the January 6th attack," spokeswoman Victoria LaCivita said in a statement to The Associated Press.READ MORE: Virginia's new attorney general removes 2 lawyers at public universitiesThe Post reported that the social media comments from Miles were not publicly visible but that Miles said they had not been deleted.Miles, who could not immediately be reached by the AP for comment, told The Post in an email that the posts were being taken out of context and were shared in a "character assassination to stir up controversy.""The posts were made at a time when the news was still developing re: the facts around the election, the court cases, the Rally on the Ellipse and what happened at the capitol," Miles said in the email, the Post reported.

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Kanye West threatens to pull out of Coachella after Billie Eilish disses Travis Scott at concert

Los Angeles - Ye, commonly known as Kanye West, is threatening to cancel his performance at Coachella over comments Billie Eilish made about rapper Travis Scott at a recent concert.The rapper posted a screenshot to his Instagram Thursday regarding Eilish’s reported comments about Scott at a concert in Atlanta. "Billie Eilish dissed Travis Scott at her concert after she stopped the show to give her fan an inhaler! ‘I wait for the people to be okay before I keep going,’" the post West screenshotted read. In the comments, West wrote, "COME ON BILLIE WE LOVE YOU PLEASE APOLOGIZE TO TRAV AND TO THE FAMILIES OF THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES."He continued: "NO ONE INTENDED THIS TO HAPPEN TRAV DIDN’T HAVE ANY IDEA OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING WHEN HE WAS ON STAGE AND WAS VERY HURT BY WHAT HAPPENED AND YES TRAV WILL BE WITH ME AT COACHELLA BUT NOW I NEED BILLIE TO APOLOGIZE BEFORE I PERFORM." At a recent concert, Eilish was seen stopping her show to make sure a fan who could not breathe was given an inhaler and seemingly dissed Travis Scott by saying "I wait for the people to be OK before I keep going."Billie Eilish performs onstage during her "Happier Than Ever" tour opener at Smoothie King Center on February 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Scott was the headliner for the sold-out Astroworld Festival in NRG Park in Houston in November, which was attended by an estimated 50,000 people.

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Super Bowl 2022: Bengals try for first title against hometown Rams

Helmets of the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals sit in front of the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - And then there were two. On Sunday, Feb.

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Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

LAS VEGAS - Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.Democratic Gov.

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Quebec opposition parties call for end of COVID-19 state of emergency

Quebec logs 35 new deaths as hospitalizations continue to drop Health Minister Christian Dubé has said he would introduce a bill in March to lift the state of emergency, but he has also said it would be up to the opposition as to whether the legislation passes before June.Eric Duhaime, the leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec, which has one seat in the province’s legislature but has seen its support rise in recent polls, said he thinks the government is delaying the introduction of the bill to avoid scrutiny.Quebec’s Public Health Act requires the government to submit a report on the state of emergency, including details about contracts that were awarded without public tenders, within a specific period after the emergency order is lifted. If the bill is passed in June, Duhaime told reporters in Quebec City on Thursday that the government could avoid tabling that report until after an October election.“The (legislature) will not be in session until November,” he said.

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COVID-19: Peterborough reports 1 new death, 18 in hospital, 2 resolved outbreaks

Peterborough Public Health reported a new death and hospitalized case along with 26 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data released late Thursday afternoon. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says The health unit’s COVID-19 tracker, issued at 4:22 p.m., reported the following data for the jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation: 54 since the pandemic was declared. The health unit says death reported Thursday was a woman in her 90s who was vaccinated.: 26 since the Wednesday, Feb.

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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor says province will be advised as soon as next week on plan to lift measures

Dr. Kieran Moore was asked on Thursday about the eventual removal of COVID-19 restrictions in the province, including mask mandates and proof of vaccination.

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Beijing Olympics 2022: Canada brings home multiple medals on day 6 including in skiing and snowboard

Canada brought home another four more medals on day 6 of the Beijing Olympics with a bronze in freestyle skiing, a bronze in speed skating, a bronze in alpine skiing — a first-time podium placement for the country in the event — and a silver in snowboard cross.

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CDC readies for COVID-19 vaccine in youngest kids

The Washington Post is reporting that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials are telling vaccine providers to prepare for a Feb 21 rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years, just 1 week after advisers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are set to vote on an emergency authorization of the vaccine.

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NCAA athletics not linked to increased COVID-19, data suggest

A cross-sectional study of more than half a million National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 athletes and 3.5 million nonathletes suggests that participation in collegiate athletics was not tied to higher COVID-19 test positivity in the 2020-21 academic year.

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Ontario to resume non-urgent surgeries following drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

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Schools get green light to resume extra-curricular activities

On Thursday, due to a decrease in COVID-19 cases and higher rate of youth vaccinations, Ontario’s top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore announced schools have the green light to resume extra-curricular activities such as sports and musical practices – to which students could remove their face masks.

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Remote First Nations schools await PPE, in-class safety measures promised by Ontario government

back-to-in-class learning for the majority of remote First Nations students across Ontario due to limited access to, N95 masks, HEPA filters and rapid antigen tests, all items promised by the Ford government to the province’s other schools.Students in the province resumed classes after the holidays via online learning in an effort to curb surging COVID-19 cases. With new safety measures in place, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced students would return to in-class learning on Jan.

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Child care centres concerned about limited N95 mask supply from Ontario government

Parents pull children out of Ontario daycares due to COVID testing changes Christa O’Connor, executive director of Creative Beginnings Childcare Centre, says her organization received 240 masks in total for its two locations in the Waterloo region for 56 staff, which she says would last them about four days.In Toronto, Blossoming Minds Learning Centre executive director Maggie Moser says her centre has received 120 masks to supply a total of 40 staff _ enough for about three days.Moser says her centre has gone ahead and ordered 160 N95 masks, the maximum that could be ordered from a certain manufacturer, for about $300.She says the centre plans to order more in the future, depending on the number of masks supplied from the government.In a statement, a spokeswoman for Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province has “exceeded the advice of public health by purchasing and delivering N95s to all education and child care staff.”

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