One man was reportedly injured in the blast. SKYFOX was over the scene at 6300 Algard Street near Walker and Levick Streets in the Mayfair section of the city shortly after 2 p.m.The Philadelphia Fire Department is on the scene and asks that the public avoid Walker and Levick Streets.Crews are currently battling to put out what is left of the fire, which followed the explosion.

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3 hurt in overnight shootings in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Three men are hospitalized Saturday morning after overnight shootings left them injured.The first incident happened at approximately 10:45 p.m. on C and Rockland Streets in the Logan section of the city.A 30-year-old Black man was shot once in the right thigh. He was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center and placed in stable condition. No arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered. A second shooting happened at approximately 11:03 p.m.

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Scottish Government announce two covid deaths and 210 new cases in last 24 hours

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland also showed that 210 new cases were identified overnight.

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Over 3 million people have now died of COVID-19 worldwide

COVID-19 topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is about equal to the population of Kyiv, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; or metropolitan Lisbon, Portugal. It is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.And the true number is believed to be significantly higher because of possible government concealment and the many cases overlooked in the early stages of the outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019.

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Police: 25-year-old man critically injured after he was shot in North Philadelphia

Police say a 25-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot in North Philadelphia. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in North Philadelphia, authorities said.The shooting happened on the 2600 block of West Montgomery Avenue early Saturday morning, around 12:30, according to officials.Responding officers found a 25-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.Police say a 25-year-old man was critically injured after he was shot in North Philadelphia.

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Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

RIO DE JANEIRO – The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the worldwide vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.

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Covid restrictions in Maharashtra leave retailers and restaurants in the lurch

₹5476-crore relief package for 7.78 crore people in the state, mostly daily wage earners, street vendors, construction workers etc."No doubt, the surge in cases calls for stringent measures, but how is the industry going to survive just on delivery and takeaways? How is the Government going to compensate for this? This is a question which the Government has to answer to lakhs of families employed and associated with the industry," said Shivanand Shetty, president, Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR).Shetty added that the sector got no support or relief package for the seven months of lockdown last year and the result was evident with many restaurants shutting down forever.

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The next stage of the government’s long and arduous attempt to free England from lockdown will begin tomorrow.

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Medical students call for paid sick leave in letter to Ford government

McMaster University medical students Rishi Bansal and Natasha Bauer-Maison explain why more than 650 students want paid sick leaves.

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Hard-right Republicans considering new conservative group to save 'Anglo-Saxon' traditions

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hard-right House Republicans on Friday were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing "Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and warning that mass immigration was putting the "unique identity" of the U.S. at risk.The Associated Press obtained a copy of the paper, which was first reported by Punchbowl News, a news outlet covering Capitol Hill.

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Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

LOS ANGELES - Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.The Lyrids are active each year from about April 16 to 25 with peak viewing between midnight April 21 and dawn on April 22.RELATED: Space station will mark 20 years of people living in orbitWhile the Lyrid meteor shower only offers about 10 to 15 meteors per hour at its peak, it can still be a spectacular sight to see if you catch a few streaking across the night sky.The shower will peak April 21 through April 22 (Wednesday through Thursday), meaning viewing at this time will be the best opportunity to observe the meteors.AdvertisementBut viewing

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Covid-19: Railways permit transport of liquid medical oxygen in tankers

Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus pandemic.The policy, made public late Friday night, said the cryogenic tankers will be transported as a paid-for roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service to various destinations across states.The circular said Maharashtra's health secretary had requested for the transport of medical oxygen in cryogenic containers."The matter has been examined.

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LEADING OFF: Mets eye clear weather at last, Cubs HBP woes

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:

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Proposal seeks to extend Winter Response Program to help more people get housed in London, Ont.

London, Ont., opens 2nd temporary overnight winter shelter Whereas in past years the City’s winter response relied on shelter system and volunteer groups overextending capacity limits, Dickins said this past winter they had to create more spaces in hotel rooms and create up shelter sites due to COVID-19.“We had never used hotels prior to that and the only reason we use hotels this winter was because the shelters were unable to accommodate everybody,” Dickins said.Dickins said through the new model they were able to better connect with unsheltered individuals and build up relations to work towards getting them set up with resources to get permanently housed.“We didn’t have a great deal of turnover in some of the hotels, as you would in a

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Pa. National Guard activated to Philly ahead of verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

(Photo by Cory Clark/NurPhoto via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency Friday, activating more than 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard troops to support local officials in Philadelphia ahead of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.The action was taken at the request of the City of Philadelphia. The city is bracing for the potential of possible unrest. "This declaration allows the commonwealth to take preemptive steps to ensure the safety of our fellow Pennsylvanians," said Governor Wolf.

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FedEx shooting: Indianapolis suspect Brandon Scott Hole was interviewed by FBI last year

INDIANAPOLIS - Police scoured a Fedex facility in Indianapolis and interviewed scores of witnesses Friday in search of a motive for the latest mass shooting to rock the U.S., as family members of the eight victims spent agonizing hours waiting for word on their loved ones.Authorities have identified the suspect in the shooting at an Indianapolis FedEx facility as 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole of Indiana. Two law enforcement officials briefed on the matter provided the identity to The Associated Press.The investigators are searching a home in Indianapolis associated with Hole and have seized evidence, including desktop computers and other electronic media, the officials said.

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White House turns its attention to COVID-19 variants

Today, the US government announced a new initiative in the next phase of fighting the pandemic: investing $1.7 billion in genomic sequencing efforts that will help identify COVID-19 variants.

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2 passengers sue United Airlines over engine explosion

DENVER – Two passengers who were aboard a United Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing after one of its engines blew apart and sent debris raining down on Colorado neighborhoods sued the company Friday.

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Experts predict longer wait for herd immunity as Florida reports 7,276 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – The pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is causing some slow down in the state’s overall vaccination efforts, but local leaders are pressing forward.

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Philadelphia residents 16 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia residents 16 and older are now qualified to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine after city officials Friday moved into Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout plan.Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the move to open eligibility, which was originally scheduled to happen on Monday, was moved up after healthcare centers and pharmacies said they had "difficulty filling appointments."Even with all adults eligible for a shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, Dr.

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What goes in a vaccine, anyway? This list of ingredients from the CDC will explain

With all the discussion about COVID-19 vaccine production, distribution, side effects and effectiveness, it’s fair to wonder one thing about modern-day vaccines as a whole: What goes into them?

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Here's your list of Ayrshire pubs taking bookings for beer gardens as Covid restrictions ease

Ayrshire boozers are gearing up to reopen later this month as Covid restrictions in Scotland are eased.And Ayrshire Live has compiled this handy list of beer gardens in East, North and South Ayrshire looking forward to serving customers again.Watering holes will be able to slake the thirst of punters when the nation moves to Covid Tier 3 status on Monday, April 26 but most pubs are asking punters to book tables for their beer gardens.Scottish Government guidelines mean pubs and restaurants will only be able to sell soft drinks indoors but can serve up alcohol until 10pm outdoors.Advanced bookings are required for most beer gardens – so be quick because spots will be filling up fast.Not on the list? Drop [email protected] a line and

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Philadelphia to announce preparations for impending verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will join local business owners Friday to announce preparations being made for the impending verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minnesota cop accused of killing George Floyd. The noon press conference is also expected to include community partners and local faith leaders, according to a press release. Officials will share "planning underway and resources available" in anticipation of the landmark verdict.Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial are slated to happen on Monday, according to Trial Judge Peter Cahill. Cahill told the jury closing arguments and jury instructions will begin at 9 a.m.

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Covid cases now rising again in 103 areas - is your local area on the hotspot list?

Covid cases are rising again in 103 areas in England as lockdown eases, analysis of the latest Public Health data shows.

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Scottish Government announces three deaths and 204 new covid cases in last 24 hours

coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The latest figures for Scotland also showed that 204 new cases had been identified overnight.

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Man arrested after calling medical center to report lost cocaine: Cops

NEW YORK - A man was arrested on Long Island after he called a medical center to say he had left his cocaine there, said police.Jose Espinosa, 40, of Franklin Square returned home from a medical facility in East Garden City Thursday morning when he realized he had lost a substance believed to be cocaine, said police.Espinosa called the facility and described what was missing. An employee found the substance and called police.Get breaking news alerts in the FOX5NY News app. Download for FREE!Cops responded and determined the substance was cocaine.

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List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip

LONDON – Here is the full list of mourners who will attend the funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle:

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Clueless' Elisa Donovan opens up on backstage health ordeal which caused near heart attack

Piers Morgan sparks frenzy as he congratulates GMB on award nomination“My life had started taking off in the way I wanted it to with my career and I was concerned that this was now suddenly going to prevent me from that,” she continued on the podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did.The actress went on to seek medical help which got her on the road to recovery.“It has to come from a more pure place of wanting to be better,” she added.The Clueless star said seeking help when she did “saved” her life.Discussing the stigma of eating disorders, Elisa believes they are “rarely greatly understood”.“People just look at the body as if that’s the issue, but it’s actually not much about that at all,” she explained, adding she tried to

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Summer youth employment event aims to get kids off the streets and away from violence

PHILADELPHIA - The violence is surging in Philadelphia and there's no simple way to fix but some are trying to tackle the problem one piece at a time."I go to the skate park every day so I'll have something to do," said 14-year old Emmett Boone. He stays productive doing something he loves and he's already making plans for the future to buy a car when he turns 18. "I just wanted a job so I can make some extra money," he said.

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2 teens shot after leaving recreation center in South Philadelphia, police say

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Two teens were shot after leaving a South Philadelphia recreation center, according to police.It happened on the 2000 block of South 7th Street a few blocks away from the South Philly PAL Recreation Center around 7 p.m. Thursday.An 18-year-old was shot once in the foot and a 19-year-old was shot once in the leg.

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2 teens shot outside recreation center in South Philadelphia, police say

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after two teens were shot outside a South Philadelphia recreation center.It happened outside the South Philly PAL Recration Center on the 2000 block of South 7th Street around 7 p.m. Thursday.An 18-year-old was shot once in the foot and a 19-year-old was shot once in the leg.

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Man, 79, dies following house fire in Fairhill, police say

SKYFOX flew over the scene Thursday. PHILADELPHIA - A 79-year-old man died in a house fire in the city's Fairhill neighborhood, according to police.It happened on the 2900 block of Mutter Street around 4 p.m.

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NASA spacecraft leaves mess after grabbing asteroid samples

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA spacecraft left a mess at an asteroid when it grabbed a load of rubble last year for return to Earth, new pictures revealed Thursday.

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More manatees have died in 2021 than all of last year

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – More manatees have died in 2021 than all of last year and the majority of the deaths are in Central Florida.

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Trust Index: Could Central Florida reach herd immunity by fall?

ORLANDO, Fla. – One of Central Florida’s largest venues is planning to re-open at full capacity in fall, but will the state or Central Florida have reached herd immunity with COVID-19 by then?

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School District of Philadelphia expands mentoring program amid surging gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - Less than 24 hours after a triple shooting left a 6-year-old boy critically wounded, the School District of Philadelphia announced they are expanding their mentoring program.Mabel Whitaker, of Southwest Philadelphia, is still shaken hours after she witnessed the aftermath of a deadly triple shooting. The youngest victim being a 6-year-old boy rushed to the hospital in critical condition."There’s no value for life.

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White House: Intel on Russian 'bounties' on US troops shaky

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives encouraged the Taliban to attack American troops in Afghanistan.

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Teen identified as victim of deadly North Philadelphia shooting

Police say Kadeem Green, of West Allegheny Avenue, was found shot in the neck Wednesday. NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A teen has been identified as the victim was a deadly North Philadelphia shooting, according to police.Officers responded to the 2900 block of North Taney Street Wednesday around 5:30 p.m.

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Former VP Pence undergoes heart surgery to implant pacemaker

WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Mike Pence underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker after experiencing a slow heart rate, his office disclosed on Thursday.Pence, 61, had a successful procedure to implant the device on Wednesday, according to a press release. He is expected to make a full recovery and return to normal activity within days."My family has been truly blessed by the work of these dedicated healthcare professionals," Pence said in a statement.This is a breaking story.

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House GOP leader: Won’t punish US Rep. Matt Gaetz unless charges filed

WASHINGTON – Rep. Matt Gaetz, under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, is “innocent until proven guilty” and Republicans don’t plan to punish him unless charges are filed, the House GOP leader said Thursday.

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Equal pay bill nears approval in House, long odds in Senate

WASHINGTON – House Democrats were poised to pass legislation Thursday that they say would help close the gap between what men and women are paid in the workplace, though the measure faces little chance of overcoming Republican opposition in the Senate.

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At least 42 people will be present at Prince Philip's funeral but it's within Covid regulations

Prince Philip's funeral but the fairly large number is within Covid regulations. Buckingham Palace shared a list of the 30 guests who will attend the late Prince's funeral at St George’s Chapel in Windsor at 3pm on Saturday.

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Key Florida House committee passes ‘Kaia Rolle Act’ aimed at preventing arrest of young kids

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida House Judiciary Committee moved a police training bill forward Thursday which includes a provision preventing the arrest of children 7 years old and younger.

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How the ‘missing middle’ could solve problems in Canada’s biggest housing markets

Toronto. But he says finding a suitable place in the city was a tall order.“When we looked for a three-bedroom unit, it would be more luxury products like a penthouse or 1,500 square feet which we couldn’t afford,” he said in an interview with Global News.Housing that is bigger than a shoebox condo but smaller than a single-family detached home is referred to as the “missing middle.” Some observers say Toronto has been plagued with a lack of such housing for decades.

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Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House

WASHINGTON - A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation Wednesday that would create a commission to study the issue.As the wave of anti-racism protests rocking the United States brings down monuments to figures linked to the country's history of slavery, the spotlight is shifting to other prominent people long considered untouchable. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)It’s the first time the House Judiciary Committee has acted on the legislation.

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House committee votes to advance bill on slavery reparations

WASHINGTON - A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation Wednesday that would create a commission to study the issue.It's the first time the House Judiciary Committee has acted on the legislation. Still, prospects for final passage remain poor in such a closely divided Congress.

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