New Jersey officer escapes injury after distracted driver slams into patrol car: 'We were lucky'

Canada and the United States have agreed to implement the Safe Third Country Agreement across the entire shared land border, in an effort to deter irregular migrant crossings at unofficial entryways like Roxham Road.

World Bank presidential nominee Ajay Banga who is ... moreWorld Bank presidential nominee Ajay Banga who is in India to drum up support has tested positive for Covid.

Participant holding a sign at the rally. Thousands of New Yorkers of all backgrounds joined community leaders and city and statewide elected officials in Foley Square at the No Hate. No Fear.

A photo of Tyre Nichols is displayed outside the sanctuary during church service at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church on January 29, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.

FILE-A Carvana glass tower sits illuminated on Feb. 23, 2022, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

The government must modify the surveillance and testing strategies to track positive cases in the community after hospitalization and focus on testing in those particular areas in a mission mode, the public health experts added. There’s a need to apply ‘epidemiological intelligence’ wherever the new covid variant XBB.1.16 is found spreading in India, top epidemiologists said, following a fresh spike in covid cases. However, they said the covid scenario is different from what it was 2-3 years ago.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Fire and Police Departments responded to a home in Philadelphia for a hazmat situation believed to be caused by drugs. Authorities say around 2:35 a.m. on Friday, the fire department responded to a report of an unresponsive man in the basement of a property on the 4000 block of Teesdale Street. Police say the man, who has not yet been identified, and the basement were covered in a white powdery substance. Medics pronounced the man dead on scene and police were called in, according to officials. Fire and police officials held a press conference at the scene on Friday afternoon to provide an update on the investigation. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says a 22-year-old woman and a six-month-old baby were transported Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital for medical treatment due to exposure to the substance.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), right, joins other House GOP Members to hold a press event to highlight the introduction of the "Parents Bill of Rights, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C.

Lea Michele's 2-year-old son, Ever, is on the mend. The 36-year-old Broadway star took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to share an update on her little boy's condition as well as her return to her leading role as Fanny Brice in«Thank you for all your well wishes this past week,» Michele captioned a photo of a sleeping Ever in his hospital bed.

Lea Michele is checking in with an update about her son Ever‘s health.

Tight end Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the New England Patriots. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS (KTTV) - NFL tight end Foster Moreau revealed Wednesday that he found a new opponent: cancer.Moreau, who last played for the Las Vegas Raiders, explained on social media that he found out about the Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis during a routine physical with the New Orleans Saints.With the health scare in mind, the former LSU star also announced he will be stepping away from playing football."I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me.

FILE IMAGE - An Amazon Prime van is seen parked by residential buildings, Queens, New York. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) An Amazon driver appeared to go above and beyond the job description when he was recorded on video delivering a package in the middle of a dangerous armed police standoff.A TikTok video has gone viral in recent days, generating more than 7 million views and counting.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Fire Department is on scene in Holmesburg responding to a hazmat situation. FOX 29's Jennifer Lee is on scene as first responders work on a home on Teesdale Street. Homes in the area have been evacuated and a large police and fire presence can be seen. The area from Frankford Avenue to Erdick Street is blocked off. Responders in hazmat suits were spotted entering the property. No additional information was immediately released by authorities. This is a developing story.

Authorities released video of a woman caught using the bathroom in someone's yard in Polk County, Florida on March 16. (Photo courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff's Office) A boater is in hot water after she relieved herself in someone’s yard last week in Polk County, Florida. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of the March 16 incident on their Facebook page to get the public’s assistance to identify the woman they're looking for.

Joe Biden is getting a coast-to-coast taste of Canada on his first official visit as U.S. president.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie will host a dinner Friday night in honour of the Bidens at the Ottawa Aviation Museum that will also feature a number of musical performances.Before they get to the dinner, Biden will spend the day in meetings with Trudeau and senior Canadian officials, with his speech to Parliament at 2 p.m.

Kerry Katona jokingly issued a 'warning' to her fans as she found herself stripping off during her latest workout. The former Atomic Kitten star revealed earlier this week that she has embarked on a diet and fitness regime after being diagnosed with a health condition.

MILL CREEK, Wash. - Police in Mill Creek, Washington arrested a 24-year-old man for entering a home illegally and making it his own—with the real owners still inside.On Monday, officers responded to reports of a theft including over $3,000, a passport, wallet and more.When officers arrived, they found signs of someone living in the upstairs loft. The resident first noticed something was amiss when he began smelling cigarettes inside the home.Officers removed a makeshift bed, drug paraphernalia and half-eaten food, but there was still no culprit.Officers advised the homeowners that the person responsible would return.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania, is speaking out after the city has seen two deadly shootings that left three people dead. According to police, the first shooting occurred on Thursday evening around 7:40 p.m. on the 500 block of North 4th Street. Responding officers found one person suffering from gunshot wounds and they were later transported to the hospital, where they died, officials say. Hours later, police began investigating a deadly double shooting just before 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning, according to authorities. Police say officers responded to the 100 block of East South Street and found a 21-year-old man and a 42-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds. The Allentown Police Department is investigating all three shooting deaths as homicides while autopsies are pending, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESMayor Matt Tuerk released the following message after the deadly shootings: I'm sad to see the loss of life in our City over the past day.

LAWRENCE, KS - SEPTEMBER 15: A member of the New Jersey State Police watches over the team during the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday September 15, 2018 at Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by N MEDIA, Pa. - New Jersey State Police have canceled the search for one of their own after he was found safe. On March 19, just before 7 p.m., officials say the trooper was seen leaving a health facility in Media, Pa.The Cumberland County man was observed on surveillance video leaving the facility on foot, near Route 352 and Yearsley Road near the Penn State Brandywine Campus.On Friday, N.J.

A TV screen at the Yongsan Railway Station in Seoul, shows file footage of North Koreas missile launch during a news program. (Photo by Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic "radioactive tsunami" that would destroy naval strike groups and ports.

(GERMANY OUT) gavel, hammer and book (Photo by Wodicka/ullstein bild via Getty Images) WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty Thursday to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived.William McDonald of West Allis faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced on June 29, U.S.

A person dressed as an internet hacker is seen with binary code displayed on a laptop screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 17, 2021. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Hackers have attacked the Wisconsin court system’s computer network, court officials said Thursday.A cyberattack began early this week, according to a statement from court officials.

₹143.30 crore from its existing shareholders,  The remaining 40 per cent shareholding will be acquired in future as per certain terms and conditions, said Sun Pharmaceutical in its regulatory filing. “Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (which includes its subsidiaries and/or associate companies) (“Company") has entered into an agreement to acquire 60% shareholding in Vivaldis Health And Foods Private Limited from its existing shareholders with remaining 40% shareholding to be acquired in future as per certain terms & conditions," said the company. It will be a cash transaction and is expected to be completed by May 2023.

Riley June Williams, 22, of Harrisburg, is accused of theft, obstruction and trespassing, as well as violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania woman linked to a far-right extremist movement was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison for storming the U.S.

At a small, unofficial border crossing at Roxham Road separating Quebec and New York state in mid-March, a group of migrants encounters an RCMP officer who delivers a final warning.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Friday marks one year since 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower ride at ICON Park.His tragic death has sparked change and his parents and the community have been fighting to make amusement rides safer.Crews have been working hard over the last few weeks to tear it down the ride – which stood 430 feet tall – before the anniversary of Tyre's death. His father, Yarnell, will be at the site to honor his son's memory.

U.S. actress Gwyneth Paltrow enters the courtroom after lunch break, on March 23, 2023, in Park City, Utah where she is accused of injuring another skier, leaving him with a concussion and four broken ribs.

FILE - A 12-year-old boy looks at a smartphone screen on March 16, 2023 in Bath, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) SALT LAKE CITY - Children and teens in Utah would lose access to social media apps such as TikTok if they don’t have parental consent and face other restrictions under a first-in-the-nation law designed to shield young people from the addictive platforms.Two laws signed by Republican Gov.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 10-hour water cut will be in effect for Colombo and its suburbs on Saturday (25), said the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.Accordingly, the water cut will be in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday (25).The areas that will be affected are:Colombo, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Kotte, and Kaduwela Municipal Council AreasMaharagama, Boralesgamuwa, and Kolonnawa Urban Council AreasKotikawatte and Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha areasRatmalana and Katubedda 

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bar Association of Sri Lanka in a letter to the Inspector General of Police had requested that Sri Lanka Police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the President of the BASL Saliya Pieris.The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took pace opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.BASL said that it was made aware the said protest relates to Mr. Pieris conducting his professional duties with regard to a particular client. "We are of the view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law," it added."Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority said they commenced special raids to locate traders who violate consumer laws during the festive season.The raids will continue until the 25th of April.Under these operations, teams have been assigned to inspect warehouses and retail outlets of essential food items at district level.Shops selling clothes, electrical equipment and gift items will also be inspected under these operations.The Consumer Affairs Authority said strict action will be taken against sellers who violate the Consumer Affairs Authority Act, including selling expired products and selling products with conditions.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Animal Production and Health said samples of imported eggs have been taken to be tested at laboratories.Director Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said the tests are conducted to detect viruses, including bird flu.The tests will be conducted at the Medical Research Institute in Borella and at the Veterinary Research Institute.The reports are due to be released within four days.Dr.

Covid cases have been increasing across the country with Karnataka reporting 613 active cases while Kerala has 2,090 active cases New Delhi: India reported 1,249 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with daily positivity rate at 1.19%, the union health ministry said on Friday. The country has recorded more than 44.8 million covid cases and 530,818 deaths so far. Covid cases have been increasing across the country with Karnataka reporting 613 active cases while Kerala has 2,090 active cases.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A sexual act in the bedroom left one woman dead and her boyfriend was charged with her death.On Tuesday, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 800 block of Ashland Boulevard for an unknown medical emergency around 2:20 a.m.SUGGESTED: Bond lowered for Joseph Harrell, suspect charged in Houston robbery that left woman paralyzedWhen they arrived, they found a woman, 24-year-old DeJe Garrett-Hillard, lying unresponsive. She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.Jaaron Thomas MORE STORIES OUT OF HARRIS COUNTYOfficials say they spoke with the boyfriend, Jaaron Thomas, 27, who told them he and the woman were engaged in a sexual act called "erotic asphyxiation" when she went unresponsive.After an investigation, Thomas was arrested and charged with Manslaughter in her death.

A Creetown man is calling for better support for people suffering from long Covid.

PHILADELPHIA - After a spring-like Wednesday brought warmth and sunshine to the area, spring showers will now move in and linger for several days. Rain began to move into the area early Thursday morning, according to FOX 29's Sue Serio. Showers will continue on and off throughout the afternoon before quiet weather returns in the evening. By Friday morning, showers will come back and be on and off throughout the day. Saturday will be more of the same, with on-and-off showers all day. Conditions will finally dry out by Sunday, with no precipitation expected. ________SEVEN-DAY FORECASTTHURSDAY: High: 66, Low: 49FRIDAY: High: 55, Low: 51SATURDAY: High: 55, Low: 44SUNDAY: High: 63, Low: 50MONDAY: High: 56, Low: 40TUESDAY: High: 54, Low: 40WEDNESDAY: High: 52, Low: 37

New evidence that raccoon dogs were at the Chinese market where Covid is suspected to have first infected humans has reignited debate over the origin of the pandemic.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet on Friday (24), chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana.The Speaker said the appointment of new members to independent commissions will be discussed at the meeting.New members are set to be appointed to 10 independent commissions.1,600 applications have been received in this regard.Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana said the applications have been evaluated.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Crimes OIC of the Palai Police in Killinochchi and a Police Constable were arrested by the officers from the Excise Department with a stock of Kerala Cannabis.Spokesperson for the Excise Department & Excise Commissioner Kapila Kumara told News 1st that the arrests were made as part of wide investigation carried out by officers dispatched from Colombo in information that police officers were linked KG trafficking.The two police officers were arrested on Wednesday (22) night when they were transporting the stock of Kerala Cannabis for a sale.2.25 kg of  Kerala Cannabis were seized from the suspects and they were moved to Colombo for investigations, said the Excise Department.

Glee actress Lea Michele has asked fans to send “love and strength” to her after her son was hospitalised. The 36-year-old announced she would be taking a break from her Broadway show, Funny Girl, to be with two-year-old Ever as he battles a “scary health issue”. Michele welcomed her son with husband Zandy Reich and occasionally shares snaps of him with fans on social media.

Zellers is back, Canada!The retail chain, which disappeared from the Canadian landscape in 2013, reopened its doors in select Ontario and Alberta locations Thursday, with more stores to follow in the coming months. Read more: Zellers is back.

Maryland bus stop proved there’s strength in numbers when they got together and swarmed a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a child on Monday.The students from Redland Middle School in Gaithersburg, Md., reportedly witnessed 31-year-old Jamaal Germany attempt to abduct an unnamed minor from their bus stop shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Montgomery County Department of Police. Read more: Startling video shows whale with deformed, bent spine swimming near Spain “The suspect allegedly grabbed the child and pulled them toward an apartment building,” police wrote.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The body of a seven-year-old girl who was reported missing after attempting to cross a water-way in the Bogoda Village in Hali-Ela was recovered.A search operation is underway to locate a ten-year-old boy who also remains missing. The unfortunate incident of two young children being washed away by strong currents while attempting to cross a water-way was reported on Thursday (23).According to reports, the two children were looking for their mother, who had gone to work.The mother was serving as a domestic aide for a daily wage, and she was employed at a neighboring house at the time.However, as she was late to come back home, the two children had gone out in search of her during a heavy downpour.Unfortunately, they were washed away by the currents when attempting to cross a water-way named the Pihilla Kandura not far from their home.Locals said that the currents reached dangerous levels due to the heavy downpour.The mother of the two children had returned home at around 5 in the evening, and as her children were missing, she had gone out in search of them.Locals banded together and started to search for the missing kids with their mother,The umbrella used by the children was located close to the water-way, and it was suspected that they may have been washed away by the gushing waters.Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Army launched an extensive search and recovered the body of the seven-year-old girl at around 10 PM on Thursday (23), around one kilometer away from the house in another waterway, locally referred to as the Dodangolla Oya.

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fine of Rs.5.5 million has been imposed on eight private hospitals and medical laboratories that over charged for dengue antigen tests and full blood count tests.This was according to the verdict of the cases filed by the Consumer Affairs Authority with the Hulftsdorp and Nugegoda Magistrate's Courts against those institutions.The maximum price for dengue antigen tests is set at Rs.1,200.The Consumer Affairs Authority said however the relevant institutions charged up to Rs.3,000 for the dengue antigen test.The Consumer Affairs Authority added that the relevant institutions charged up to Rs.1,000 for the full blood count test, while the maximum price is set at Rs.400.Meanwhile the Consumer Affairs Authority said facts have been presented in court against 10 other institutions which over charged for dengue antigen tests and full blood count tests.Raids in this regard are ongoing.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe had noted that if Sri Lanka's debt is not restructured, Sri Lanka would have had a foreign debt burden of 06 billion dollars per year for many years to come. "Because it is difficult to pay, the debt payment is temporarily suspended and this process is used to restructure the debt," he told a meeting at the President's Office on Thursday (22)."We are unable to pay under the current terms, so we are asking the commercial institutions and private sectors and the respective governments that have granted us loans, to give us a relief period," he had noted, said the President's Media Division.The PMD also quoted the Central Bank Governor as saying that the first step in that process is the assurance given by the bilateral countries, and the International Monetary Fund has set targets for debt sustainability.

COLOMBO (News 1st); The third school term of government and government approved schools for 2022 will end on Friday (24).The Ministry of Education said the first school term for 2023 will commence on Monday (27).The Ministry added that school students will receive the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays from the 5th to the 16th of April.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the necessary steps will be taken to pass the best anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon.The President revealed that the cabinet approval for the Bill has already been granted and said that he will discuss it with the Opposition representatives in the future and present it to the Parliament.President Ranil Wickremesinghe said this during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (23) with the heads of media organizations.The President's Media Division released the comments made by the President:"Firstly, let me thank everyone of the media for your presence here today. As you know I have requested all of you to be present here to tell you about the IMF agreement.We became a bankrupt country a year ago. This is the first time we have had to restructure our debt with the support of the IMF and our creditors.And this is the first occasion we’ve had to restructure our debt with the support of IMF and our creditors.

with a "scary health issue". Lea, the Glee actress, has been forced to cancel performances of Funny Girl. The 36 year old has issued a health update on son Ever Leo.