PORTLAND, OR - JULY 17: Federal officers prepare to disperse the crowd of protestors outside the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. ((Photo by Mason Trinca/Getty Images)) PORTLAND, Ore. - Militarized federal agents deployed by the president to Portland, Oregon, fired tear gas against protesters again overnight as the city's mayor demanded that the agents be removed and as the state's attorney general vowed to seek a restraining order against them.Federal agents, some wearing camouflage and some wearing dark Homeland Security uniforms, used tear gas at least twice to break up crowds late Friday night, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.

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Virtual Perth Show to go ahead after coronavirus cancellation

Perth Show fell foul to the coronavirus lockdown.Fi Munro was an 'awesome powerhouse' who proved an inspiration to so many The 158th version of the event was due to take place on July 31 and August 1 when livestock from all over the country would have descended on the Fair City.Now, members and exhibitors will be invited to submit a video clip of up to two minutes of their livestock.Judging will take place on August 1, with virtual rosettes and silverware awarded to the section winners.Coronavirus assessment hub stood down as cases continue to fall As in keeping with previous years, the winners of each section will then be put forward to allow an overall champion to be judged and awarded.Show chairman Mark Mitchell said: “Having to cancel

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Covid-19 threatens four more F1 races but German Grand Prix won’t happen

F1 bosses are facing the prospect of having to cancel the Chinese, USA, Mexican and Brazilian Grand Prix’s due to coronavirus worry - but a visit to Hockenheim will definitely not be taking place. The famous German track had been mooted as a possible stand-in on a calendar ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic but that will now not happen, according to circuit chief Jorn Teske.He said that a crowd ban had been a sticking point, with F1 hoping to allow spectators back later in the year after the championship started this month behind closed doors.“A decision was taken after weeks and months talking to Formula One,” he said.

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Free COVID-19 testing site to be held at Lake Nona Middle School

ORLANDO, Fla. – Free coronavirus testing will be held at Lake Nona Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Chicago activist groups sue to bar federal agents from protest duties

CHICAGO - A collection of Chicago activist groups want a judge to block federal agents sent to the city to combat violent crime from interfering in or policing protests, arguing in a lawsuit filed Thursday that that the surge ordered by President Donald Trump will inhibit residents’ ability to hold demonstrations.The suit names Attorney General William Barr along with the heads of other federal agencies whose agents are part of the surge plan announced at the White House on Wednesday.

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Free coffee, donuts greet Hamilton’s waste collection workers

working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their city clean.Maureen Sauve, along with husband David and daughter Lauren, set up a drive-thru coffee trailer inside of Hamilton’s waste collection yard on Thursday morning.

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In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly

Boris Johnson (l), Prime Minister of Great Britain, welcomes US President Donald Trump before the start of the working session of a NATO summit. WASHINGTON (AP) - The countries that top the rankings of COVID-19 deaths globally are not necessarily the poorest, the richest or even the most densely populated.

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Woman without mask commands ‘demon’ customers to leave grocery store aisle until she’s done shopping

LONGVIEW, Wash. - A maskless woman at a grocery store in Washington state was captured on video ordering others away from an aisle until she was done shopping, calling one person a “demon” while invoking the name of Jesus Christ.The incident happened July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Longview, Washington, located about 50 miles north of Portland. Tara Lee Holcomb recorded the video, in which the woman can be heard berating a worker and other shoppers.RELATED: Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks“I command you in Jesus Christ’s name to get off this aisle,” the woman yells, while pacing up and down the vitamin aisle.

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Portland's mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The mayor of Portland, Oregon was tear-gassed by U.S.

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Family displaced after lightning strike sets house on fire in Gloucester Township, police say

Credit: Gloucester Township Police Department SICKLERVILLE, N.J - Police say a family of six has been displaced after a lightning strike set their house on fire in Sicklerville, New Jersey.It happened on the 100 block of Breckenridge Drive on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m.Officers arrived to find smoke and fire from the attic and roof area of the home. The residents, two parents and four kids, were evacuated and no one was injured. Due to smoke and water damage, the residents of the home have been displaced until repairs can be made.

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Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, DC

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C., following concerns from members of Congress and the public.The watchdog investigation will examine use-of-force allegations in Portland, where the city's top federal prosecutor and mayor have publicly complained.

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Protesters interrupt Toronto mayor’s press conference

Protesters demanding more protections for tenants amid the coronavirus pandemic interrupted an event being held by Toronto Mayor John Tory on Thursday morning, causing Tory to leave.

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Suncor CEO signals caution about restarting oil output as economy recovers

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Protesters disrupt Toronto mayor’s press conference over rent evictions

Mayor John Tory was interrupted during a press conference while he was announcing a new development project in Toronto. The protesters demanded more protection for tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Free pet food! Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando offering another giveaway

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is giving away free pet food.The giveaway, for cats and dogs, will take place 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Carp Fair cancelled this September due to COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- The 157th Carp Fair has been postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The 18 areas in England that are 'coronavirus free' with an infection rate of zero

As coronavirus cases spike in some parts of England, there are almost 20 areas where the rolling seven-day rate of new confirmed infections is zero.

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Mayor of Portland, Oregon, tear gassed by federal agents

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by the U.S.

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Manitobans react to phase four reopening draft plan, removal of inter-provincial quarantine

CFL names Winnipeg tentative hub city for possible shortened season amid coronavirus The premier’s stance is that travel — in this case inter-provincial travel — is not a significant risk factor which could result in an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Manitoba in itself.

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Point Roberts fire chief calls for exemption on coronavirus border ban

Point Roberts‘ fire chief is calling for a special exemption to Canada’s closed border with the U.S. for residents of his community.About 1,500 people live on the tiny peninsula, which is a part of Washington state bordered by water on three sides and the Canadian border to the north.

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Philly DA Larry Krasner warns of charges if federal agents commit crimes

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s top prosecutor has warned that federal law enforcement officers will be charged criminally if they unlawfully assault or kidnap anyone in the city.District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, issued a statement Monday after President Donald Trump suggested he might deploy federal agents to Philadelphia.

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Trump, Barr expand anti-crime surge of federal agents to Chicago, Albuquerque

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr announced Wednesday that federal agents will surge into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention in local enforcement as Trump runs for reelection under a “law-and-order” mantle.Hundreds of federal agents already have been sent to Kansas City, Missouri, to help quell a record rise in violence after the shooting death of a young boy there. Sending federal agents to help localities is not uncommon.

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Federal Court rules Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement unconstitutional

decision from Justice Ann McDonald explicitly states that the U.S. is no longer a safe country for refugees sent back from Canada due to the risk of imprisonment.

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2 boys saved when caught in falls in French apartment fire

PARIS (AP) - Two young brothers were saved from an apartment fire in the southeastern French city of Grenoble when they dropped about 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.The two, aged 10 and 3, were unharmed by the fall Tuesday but might have suffered from smoke inhalation, French media reported.Video of the dramatic rescue showed the younger brother being dropped from at least three stories up as black smoke billowed from the window and flames engulfed an adjacent balcony. As onlookers screamed, the older brother then hung from the window and let himself fall into the arms of those below.The boys were hospitalized along with 17 residents of the building, the media reports said.

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Photographers offer free headshots for unemployed

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – It was a day to suit-up for those who are unemployed due to the coronavirus.Several photographers partnered with local businesses to create a pop-up studio inside the Altamonte Mall, offering free headshots for professionals who lost their jobs during the pandemic. It’s all part of nationwide event called “10,000 Headshots.”The complimentary headshots will be held Wednesday from 10 a.m.

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Florida reports fewer than 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 for second consecutive day

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported 9,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, as well as 140 deaths, marking the second consecutive day the state reported fewer than 10,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus.The new cases bring the state’s overall total number of confirmed coronavirus cases since the virus was first detected in Florida to 379,619.On July 1, the Florida Department of Health began reporting resident and non-resident deaths as separate categories.

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Charges filed against Philadelphia officer accused of using OC spray on seated protesters on I-676

Protesters race up a hill after being shot by tear gas after a march through Center City on June 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw

demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.In two separate letters -- one addressed to Attorney General Bill Barr and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and the other to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both Democrats, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican -- the mayors expressed objection to the presence of federal agents conducting law enforcement activities in their cities without coordinating with local authorities."Deployment of federal forces in the streets of our communities has not been requested nor is it acceptable," the letter reads.Both letters are signed by Portland, Ore., Mayor Ted Wheeler; Atlanta

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Federated States of Micronesia: Empowering local communities & preparing for COVID-19

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is one of the few countries where there isn’t any reported COVID-19 cases. Since early January, WHO has been working with the government and partners to support FSM to prepare for COVID-19 with a special focus on empowering local communities.

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Trump's show of federal force sparking alarm in cities

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is using the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented ways as he tries to bolster his law and order credentials by making a heavy-handed show of force in cities around the nation in the lead-up to the November elections.His plan to deploy federal agents to Chicago and perhaps other Democratic-run cities where violence is spiking represents Trump's latest effort to use an agency that was created after the Sept.

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Coronavirus: 30 London, Ont., charities receive nearly $900,000 in federal grants

coronavirus pandemic.The $898,030 in grants is part of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the Government of Canada. London Community Foundation pulls planned funding for Back to the River project “The non-profit sector has been deeply impacted by the pandemic and we’re proud to provide support through this national initiative,” said Martha Powell, the president of the London Community Foundation.Grants range from $4,000 to $75,000 and support a wide range of pandemic-related needs, such as obtaining equipment and resources to move programming online, as well as basic necessities such as grocery gift cards and counselling services.

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Experts warn against negative coronavirus test as free pass for group socializing

COVID-19 test beforehand to make sure she wasn’t putting the people around her in danger.The 25-year-old had a social bubble, but decided on a test before meeting another friend and parents as the best way to escape her city apartment safely after months of being cooped up.“I wanted to make sure I wasn’t asymptomatic and bringing it out there,” Mak said. “It seems like the best precaution to take.” Why COVID-19 home testing kits aren’t available in Canada But while COVID-19 testing is easily accessible in Ontario, experts are warning about their shortcomings.

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Comcast extends free internet services for low-income families through end of 2020

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1 dead after car fire on I-95; Southbound lanes reopen following investigation

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Navy vet beaten by federal agents: ‘They came out to fight’

Video of the Saturday night incident has gone viral. Accounts of it have been reported by news outlets in the United States and around the world.RELATED: Oregon sues feds over Portland protests as unrest continuesToday, David, who suffered two broken bones in his hand, finds himself a reluctant symbol of the protests taking place in Oregon’s largest city and the federal response to it.

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1 dead after car fire on I-95; Southbound lanes shut down at Vine Street Expressway

PHILADELPHIA - One man has died after a minivan burst into flames following a crash on I-95 in Philadelphia Tuesday morning. Pennsylvania State Police say the minivan was involved in a collision with another vehicle before it burst into flames around 4:30 a.m. After putting out the fire, authorities say they found a deceased man inside the vehicle. The deadly crash prompted authorities to shut down the highway at the Vine Street Expressway exit as authorities investigated the crash.Two other people involved in the crash were unharmed, according to state police. AdvertisementAll traffic was diverted onto the Vine Street Expressway with delays beginning back at Bridge Street.Bob Kelly reports delays of more than an hour as a result of the

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2 million Canadians who haven’t yet filed taxes could face benefits interruption, CRA warns

“The CRA recognizes that in the current COVID pandemic environment it’s imperative for benefits to continue without disruption to Canadians,” says Heather Daniels, director-general of the Benefit Programs Directorate at the CRA.But some Canadians will face payment delays if the CRA can’t process their 2019 returns before the beginning of September, Daniels notes.Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ottawa pushed the deadline for most individuals to file taxes from April 30 to June 1 while telling Canadians they had until Sept. 1 to pay any taxes owing without facing interest or penalties.

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NBA teams up with Urban League to offer free COVID-19 testing in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Basketball Association is teaming up with the Central Florida Urban League to provide free coronavirus tests.The testing starts Tuesday and will take place daily from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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Southbound lanes of I-95 shut down at Vine Street Expressway after car fire

PHILADELPHIA - Motorists on I-95 are experiencing major delays after a vehicle caught fire in the southbound lanes of the highway near Center City.FOX 29's Bob Kelly reports a minivan went up in flames near the Vine Street Expressway exit overnight.The fire caused authorities to shut down the highway while an investigation was underway.All traffic was diverted onto the Vine Street Expressway with delays beginning back at Bridge Street.Bob Kelly reports delays of more than an hour as a result of the fire and closure.AdvertisementThere is no word on any injuries related to the fire at this time.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP

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Fire burns into the night at Salem County chicken farm

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FBI: Federal judge's son killed, husband injured by 'men's rights' lawyer dressed as FedEx driver

Attorney Roy Den Hollander appeared on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of “men’s rights.” The FBI says he was found dead Monday after allegedly shooting and killing a federal judge's son.

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'Really big fire' burns into the night at Salem County chicken farm

Skyfox over fire at a chicken farm in Pilesgrove, N.J. PILESGROVE, N.J. - Fire crews are battling a huge fire in Salem County, N.J.N.J.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan formally asking federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs

B.C. overdose deaths hit record high for second consecutive month In June, 175 people in the province died from an illicit drug overdose, surpassing the previous high of 171 in May.The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is calling for the decriminalization of simple possession of illicit drugs, a call Horgan is openly supporting.The association is calling for the creation of a national task force to look into drug policy reform.B.C.’s top doctor urges province to decriminalize possession of hard drugs to address overdose crisisProvincial health officer Dr.

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Kenney, Krasner criticize Trump vow to send more feds to cities, including Philly

PHILADELPHIA - President Donald Trump says he's sending federal law enforcement officers to Philadelphia and other cities across the country as gun violence skyrockets nationwide.For weeks, the president has slammed the crime rates in American cities.

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Researchers say greenhouse gas emissions are helping push polar bears toward extinction by 2100

FILE - Polar bear sow and cub newly emerged from their den in springtime on March 24, 2009 along the Arctic Coast of Alaska.

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Man found dead possibly linked to shooting of Federal Judge Esther Salas' family

NEW JERSEY - A man found dead in the Catskills in upstate New York may have been behind the shooting of a federal judge's son and husband.Investigators are examining a possible connection between the shooting and the body of a man found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Sullivan County, New York, a law enforcement official said.The man, an attorney from New York City, is being investigated in connection with the shooting, a law enforcement official and a judiciary official told The Associated Press.

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‘You have blood on your hands:’ Protesters interrupt Florida governor’s coronavirus update in Orlando

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Free back-to-school vaccines offered for Orange County students

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is offering free vaccines for students as part of its back-to-school immunizations event. The health department hosts the event annually, but this year is different due to the coronavirus pandemic.This year, appointments are required and no walk-ins will be accepted in an effort to avoid crowds. Free school-required vaccines are being offered for Orange County students and children 4 to 18 years of age entering, attending or transferring to Florida schools.

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Officials: Fire at Maryland zoo kills 6 animals after electrical issue

RISING SUN, Md. - Six animals died in a fire caused by an electrical issue at a Maryland zoo.The blaze that erupted in Plumpton Park Zoo’s Reptile Building Saturday killed four birds and two snakes, the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said in a notice.

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