New Jersey COVID-19 cases rise to 141,560; 9,702 deaths reported

WASHINGTON - Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from President Joe Biden's infrastructure law as part of the administration's recent stepped-up efforts aiming to ease supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday announced the availability of the first batch of competitive grants for ports that will be double last year's amount annually for five years.

A revolver sits on display in the Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. booth on the exhibition floor of the 144th National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meetings and Exhibits at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gloria Reyes PHOENIX - Court documents show police in Phoenix have arrested a homeless woman for allegedly shooting and killing her own father.The suspect, identified in court documents as Gloria Loreal Reyes, was arrested on the morning of Feb. 21.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Private Bus operators in Sri Lanka say that they only have fuel that is sufficient for another two days.General Secretary of the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association Anjana Priyanjith told reporters on Wednesday (23) that private bus operators are finding it difficult to source diesel.“A bus can accommodate around 160 – 200 liters of Diesel. So, this will only last for another two days,” he warned.He urged authorities to instruct filling stations to prioritize the issuance of fuel for Private Buses.At the same time, a Sri Lanka Transport Bus operating from Colombo to Matara stalled mid-way and stopped in the Kalutara Town as it ran out of fuel.Bus workers told News 1st that diesel was sourced from a depot close by, and the passengers were moved to a different bus.

Omicron subtype BA.2 grows across the world. Most states in India as well as the US, which is the most affected country in terms of Covid-19, have relaxed Covid-induced restrictions as new cases and hospitalisations decline significantly.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence imposed by the Colombo High Court on a painter who was found guilty of murdering late Journalist Melicia Gunasekera.The Attorney General had filed indictments against Anthony Ramson George, a painter, on three separate counts for forcibly entering the residence of Melicia Gunasekera on the 2nd of February 2014, committing burglary and stabbing her to death.In the indictment filed by the Attorney General, the first count is under 436 of the Penal Code.

Dundee University scientists are using super-strong UV light to kill Covid-19 on work surfaces and in the air.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced charges in the shooting of a 56-year-old woman in Germantown.The woman, who has not been named by police, was shot multiple times in the West Oak Lane section of the city on Monday.The shooting happened inside a home on the 100 block of Mayland Street at approximately 3:18 p.m.Police say the woman was shot multiple times throughout her body before she was taken to a local hospital and listed in critical condition.On Tuesday, Krasner announced charges against 45-year-old Sadheim Edens, who investigators say shot the woman in his mother's home.According to the DA's office, Edens' mother and the victim are domestic partners.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila told Parliament on Wednesday (23) that importing fuel has become a challenge.“Over 50% of our export revenue is used to purchase fuel for the country,” he said, adding that at the Emergency Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday (22) the Treasury Secretary instructed the Bank of Ceylon to release funds for a tanker with Diesel.He admitted there is a shortage of Diesel in the country as the CPC restricted its Diesel supplies to the filling stations over the past 5 days, due to the payment issue for the tanker with Diesel at the Colombo Port.“Since December 20th, the global crude oil prices have increased by 38%. However, Sri Lanka did not increase prices.

Alabama man who was arrested last month for littering after he placed a box of flowers at his fiancée’s grave in Auburn, according to reports. Winchester Hagans lost his fiancée, Hannah Ford, in a car crash on January 17th, 2021, the same day the couple visited their future wedding venue in Notasulga, about 12 miles southwest of Auburn.Hagans said he remembered kissing Ford good-bye as she prepared to drive home to Montgomery, about 45 miles away, WRBL-TV reported. Ford, 27, died in a three-vehicle car crash shortly after. It was roughly one month after he popped the question. "The last things I heard her say were, I love you, and I hate leaving you," Hagans told the station.After her death, Hagans built a flower box filled with her favorite flowers and covered it with engagement pictures for placement at Hannah’s grave at Auburn’s Memorial Park Cemetery.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Samagi Jana Balavegaya, one of the main opposition factions in Sri Lanka has filed a special petition with the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Surcharge Tax Bill that was presented to Parliament.The Government on Tuesday (22) presented the proposed Surcharge Tax Bill to Parliament.The special application challenging the Bill was submitted by the General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balavegaya and it seeks a Supreme Court ruling to term the Bill as inconsistent with the constitution.The Bill, which imposes a retrospective one-time surcharge tax of 25% on persons and companies with a taxable income over Rs. 2 billion for the year 2020/2021, was presented by Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday (22).The Bill was drafted in keeping with the proposal in the 2022 Budget to impose a one-off 25% surcharge tax on individuals or companies earning taxable income more than Rs.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has thanked Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for highlighting the fact that power cuts are severely affecting the students sitting for the G. C.

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Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard has said how his colleague Kate Garraway will "never give up" on her husband Derek Draper as he battles to cope with the effects of severe Covid on his body.Derek, 54, was admitted to hospital in March 2020 and placed into a coma after being infected with Covid-19.After spending an entire year in hospital he has now returned home but is unable to properly move or communicate after suffering damage all over his body and requires round-the-clock care.Kate's close friend and fellow presenter on Good Morning Britain Ben appeared on ITV documentary Caring For Derek, which charts Derek's slow recovery and his wife's struggle caring for him.In the documentary Ben said Kate will always stand by her man despite her admitting he’s almost a "stranger" now.He said: "Derek has undoubtedly changed from the man I knew a couple of years ago, and certainly from the person that Kate fell in love with."He admitted Kate will find trying to accept what the future might look like "really difficult"."One thing everybody knows about Kate is that she hates letting anybody down," Ben said."The idea that she would think that people might think she’s given up would so far removed from who she is, what motivates her and what drives her on."I don’t think she ever will [give up]."Kate discussed her life with Derek before he fell ill in the documentary, saying she "married someone who was loud and fast-talking, challenging and loving and all of those things"."And the person he is now in many ways is a stranger," she added.She said that while he may never "command a room with a thesis on modern psychology again", she wondered if that is "the be-all and end-all".Kate said: "If we have a love and he can be a dad

The new limit lifts the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25. Indoor gatherings remain at 10.

The new limit lifts the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25. Indoor gatherings remain at 10.

Federal officials are warning of a contact tracing text scam that could expose a target's personal and financial information.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people maintain social distancing.

The new limit lifts the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25. Indoor gatherings remain at 10.

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the story.

FOX 29's Alex George talks to local business owners in Long Beach Island about their preparations for Memorial Day Weekend and that they hope people come to the shore.

NJ officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Wednesday.

NJ officials give an update on the new cases of coronavirus during press conference Wednesday.

NJ Governor Murphy announces NJ shore towns will open for business May 22nd during press conference Thursday.

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey car and motorcycle dealers along with bike shops shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic can reopen for in-person sales on Wednesday, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.

New Jersey - New Jersey's coronavirus case total rose to 149,013 with 10,586 related deaths on Monday. 

FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports on the facts and myths of how the coronavirus affects people even outside.

FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports on the facts and myths of how the coronavirus affects people even outside.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ( Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office )

New Jersey - New Jersey's coronavirus case total rose to 148,039 with 10,435 related deaths on Monday. 

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday.

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza has the story.

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Thursday.

A lawsuit brought by a state employee alleging that a fellow worker on the campaign of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy raped her has been settled for $1 million, her lawyers said Friday, wrapping up a case that reinforced perceptions of misogyny in state politics and led to a legislative investigation.

The death toll increased by 201 to reach 10,138, a 2% increase over 24 hours

NJ Governor Murphy gives updates in Wednesday press conference of new cases of coronavirus.

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 27: A NJ Transit bus driver is seen wearing a mask on April 27, 2020 in Jersey City, New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has cut New Jersey public transit service by 50% and requires riders and NJ Transit perso

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BELMAR, N.J. - Joanna Eichert longs for the summer days of years gone by at the Jersey Shore, which she recalls as “very crowded and very relaxing.”

NJ Governor Murphy gives updates in Wednesday press conference of new cases of coronavirus.

NJ Governor Murphy announces NJ shore towns will open for business May 22nd during press conference Thursday.

NJ Governor Murphy gives updates in Wednesday press conference of new cases of coronavirus.

Trenton-area church will reopen their doors on Wednesday for private prayer.

Two local states are poised to hire at least 1,200 people to assist with contact tracing to assist with detecting and stopping new virus clusters before they get out of control.

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Tuesday

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Friday

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Friday

NJ officials give an update on new cases of coronavirus during press conference Friday