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Man City game at Chelsea will go ahead despite new positive Covid-19 cases

straight to your inboxManchester City's latest Covid-19 results have allowed the Premier League match with Chelsea on Sunday to go ahead. Eric Garcia and a staff member were the only one new positive in the squad from Saturday's tests, meaning that Pep Guardiola's group are safe to play at Stamford Bridge without six players that are self-isolating.

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Covid rules broken as New Year's Eve party hosted at Paul Scholes' house

A New Year's Eve party which ignored lockdown rules has been hosted at Paul Scholes' house.

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Scots football clubs plea for rapid Covid-19 test to cut time and costs

Nicola Sturgeon’s Government of putting their future in jeopardy with a£5million coronavirus testing bill.Clubs are lobbying to change rules on how players and staff without any symptoms are screened for the killer bug.Hamilton Accies have said the current regime – which is costing them about £36,000 each month – could force them and other clubs to the wall. They have called for the introduction of rapid lateral flow tests to be used on players instead of more expensive PCR tests.

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Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Devon Achane had two late touchdown runs, including a 76-yarder with 3:44 left that put Texas A&M ahead to stay, and the fifth-ranked Aggies beat No. 14 North Carolina 41-27 in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night to cap a winless bowl season for the Atlantic Coast Conference.Kellen Mond passed for 232 yards and ran for a score for the Aggies (9-1), who were in the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1944.

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Eagles could spoil playoffs for Washington with win on Sunday

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks up from the bench during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated t PHILADELPHIA - The last time Washington faced Philadelphia, the quarterbacks were Dwayne Haskins and Carson Wentz, and the Eagles were the team with playoff expectations."It feels like five years ago," Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner said.Week 1 was 3 1/2 months ago, but everything has changed for the longtime division rivals going into the regular-season final.

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Nashville bomber sent material to 'acquaintances,' FBI says

Federal authorities on Sunday identified the suspect in the Christmas Nashville RV bombing as Anthony Quinn Warner. (Source: FBI) Prior to his death, the man who detonated a Christmas Day bomb in downtown Nashville had sent out materials about his views to people he knew, federal investigators said Saturday.In a statement to The Associated Press, FBI Special Agent Jason Pack said authorities are "aware the suspect sent materials which espoused his viewpoints to several acquaintances throughout the country."Authorities have said Anthony Warner, 63, was responsible for the explosion, which damaged dozens of buildings and injured several people.

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Canadian military troops leave Shamattawa

More military support heading to Manitoba’s Shamattawa First Nation “Alongside Shamattawa First Nation’s chief, council and residents, partners from provincial and federal governments, and civilian agencies, CAF personnel contributed to stabilizing a COVID-19 resurgence in the community,” the spokesperson said.When the troops were originally deployed, the military said it would continue to support the community until the emergency abated and the province, along with other federal and private sector resources are able to effectively support the community on their own.A housing crisis is one of the reasons officials noted a test positivity rate of 50 per cent earlier last month.The district including Shamattawa was seeing a rate of seven

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Sunday expected to be busiest travel day at Orlando International Airport this holiday season

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the holiday season winds down, plenty of travelers are heading home, which means a busy weekend for Orlando International Airport.Sunday, Jan.

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FBI: Nashville bomber sent material to 'acquaintances'

Anthony Warner, 63, was responsible for the explosion, which damaged dozens of buildings and injured several people. Warner died in the blast and officials have not released a motive.Pack did not release additional details about what the packages from Warner contained but he urged anyone who may have received material from Warner to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.The bombing occurred Christmas morning well before downtown streets were bustling with activity.

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Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70

Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, died Saturday. He was 70.He died in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to a statement from Southern California, where Westphal starred in college.

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Lake County immunization sites will be closed Sunday, FDOH says

lake.floridahealth.gov or follow on Twitter at @FLHealthLake.Mobile updates are updated to residents as immunization sites become available. Sign up by texting COVIDUPDATE to 888777.

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COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

WAYCROSS, Ga. - Lisa Martin is finally leaving the hospital after three months of battling COVID-19.The Georgia patient was admitted to Memorial Satilla Health in late September. She was discharged on New Year’s Eve."Her amazing journey includes 59 days on a ventilator, 40 days in an induced coma and surviving a frontal lobe stroke," the hospital said. They described Martin as a "miracle patient".The hospital posted video of Martin leaving the hospital as staff members clapped.It marked one year, earlier this week, since the deadly coronavirus was first identified and the U.S.

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Steph and Ayesha Curry give Bay Area restaurant $25K New Year's surprise

NBA player Steph Curry (R) and author Ayesha Curry (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Just 40 minutes away from Oracle Arena -- the former home of the now-San Francisco-based Golden State Warriors -- is Emeryville's Monster Pho restaurant.Run by Tee Tran, whose mother still makes the eatery's spring rolls by hand, the California business has been struggling under the socioeconomic strain of the coronavirus pandemic, as has the restaurant industry across the country.Nearly 17% of all U.S.

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Data shows Covid hotspots in the North as fears grow of mutant strain spread from South

Coronavirus cases have rocketed in a new northern hotspot amid fears of a devastating new wave of the latest mutant strain of Covid-19.

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Tearful Zara Holland leaves custody in Barbados after negative covid test

Love Island's Zara Holland has been allowed to leave custody in Barbados, following a second negative coronavirus test.

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Chris Paul helps Suns hold off Nuggets, improve to 5-1

DENVER – Chris Paul hit a clutch jumper with 7.3 seconds remaining after a successful coach's challenge on the other end and the Phoenix Suns moved to 5-1 for the first time since 2009-10 by holding off the scuffling Denver Nuggets 106-103 on Friday night.With Phoenix leading 102-100 with around 30 seconds remaining, Mikal Bridges was called for a foul that would've sent Gary Harris to the line. But Suns coach Monty Williams successfully challenged the play, with replays showing Bridges slid underneath Harris with no contact.Phoenix won the jump ball and Paul hit a jumper to send the Suns to the victory after blowing a 16-point lead.

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Coronavirus: 15 areas at risk of Tier 4 next amid fears of new wave in North

A Mirror analysis of the latest coronavirus infection rates for every local authority in England reveals the 15 places most at risk of moving into Tier 4.

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North braces for new wave of Covid-19 as mutant strain 'hugely' more infectious

Intensive care units across the country are at risk of being overwhelmed by Covid as the new mutant strain of the virus spreads North, top medics have warned.

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Families send off HMCS Halifax crew as ship embarks on 6-month NATO mission

In a regular deployment, the dockyard would be filled with families holding signs, hugging their loved ones and waving them off as the ship departs. But with coronavirus measures still in place, everything’s had to change.“COVID challenges us to adjust our training, technical and personal management in ways we had never imagined,” said Cmdr.

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Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes go into effect Sunday

HARRISBURG - Toll increases go into effect on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this weekend, along with a hefty surcharge on drivers who don’t use EZ-Pass, officials are reminding motorists.The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in July approved a 6% increase to begin Sunday for EZ-Pass users, as well for those without passes in the Toll by Plate program. They also approved a 45% surcharge on people whose tolls are assessed by mail based on their license plates.Under the Toll by Plate option, high-speed cameras capture license plate images as vehicles pass by, and the registered owner then receives an invoice for trips made through the tolling point.

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Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – If there’s one belief that Texas A&M and North Carolina share heading into the Orange Bowl, it’s that there’s no use in looking backward.For the Aggies, that means not lamenting missing the College Football Playoff.For the Tar Heels, that means not fixating on four top players skipping this game.A chance to end 2020 seasons and kickstart 2021 campaigns in major-bowl fashion awaits on Saturday night when Texas A&M (8-1, No. 5 AP and CFP) meets North Carolina (8-3, No.

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NC State seething in underdog role vs Kentucky in Gator Bowl

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s one of the oddest betting lines of the bowl season.No. 24 North Carolina State (8-3) is a 2 ½-point underdog against Kentucky (4-6) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a number the Wolfpack consider a slight heading into Saturday's game in Jacksonville.NC State has won four in a row, the longest streak in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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5 Man City players test positive for coronavirus as Chelsea clash hangs in balance

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed the club will have five players unavailable for Sunday's Premier League game at Chelsea following positive coronavirus tests.

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‘Blursday’: Coronavirus restrictions left 54% of Canadians feeling isolated, poll says

COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions and physical distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic have left more than half of Canadians feeling lonely or isolated, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News.“I think Blursday has set in,” Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos, said, referring to the term coined in 2020 as people struggled to keep track of what day of the week it was during lockdown periods.“Once you step outside of your household, that life has gone. In fact, you can’t step outside of your household.

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California is third state to pass 25,000 coronavirus deaths

SANTA MONICA, CA - DECEMBER 15: A patient surved a code blue and then was rushed to ICU to be intubated and be placed on a ventalator inside Providence Saint Johns Health Center on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in Santa Monica, CA.

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GOP Senator rebukes ‘dangerous ploy’ to overturn U.S. election results

presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation’s civic traditions.Sasse, a potential 2024 presidential contender, posted a lengthy explanation of his views on social media, including a paragraph by paragraph dismantling of allegations of voter fraud in key states won by President-elect Joe Biden. Sasse said he felt compelled to speak “truth” as constituents and those supporting U.S.

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GOP senator rebukes 'dangerous ploy' to fight Biden victory

WASHINGTON – Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan.

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Covid-19 vaccine study on preventing transmission is stalled

Also Read | Investing during all-time highs can be good strategyBut last week, the researchers told about 20 universities that were considering participating in the study that it wouldn’t move forward yet, according to people involved in the effort.

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No plans to delay B.C. students’ return to class, despite new COVID-19 variant

new variant of COVID-19 has renewed calls for the province to extend the winter break.The new variant, first detected in the U.K. and confirmed to be present in British Columbia, is believed to be significantly more contagious.

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B.C. to say whether Canucks will play in Vancouver ‘soon,’ says health minister

Vancouver Canucks can play in their home arena for the upcoming, shortened NHL season “soon.”“It’ll be in the next few days,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix a Thursday COVID-19 briefing in Vancouver. Ottawa approves NHL training camps but leaves games up to provinces The 56-game season is slated to begin on Jan.

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Anxiety is growing as B.C. kids get set to head back to class

There is a growing sense of anxiety from some teachers groups as children get set to head back to class in the New Year. Aaron McArthur reports.

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North Korea's Kim thanks people in rare New Year's cards

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked the public for their trust and support “in the difficult times” and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year’s Day cards sent to his people. Kim usually gives a televised speech on Jan.

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Does the province have a plan for the NHL and will the Canucks resume play in Vancouver?

Speaking at the COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Dr. Bonnie Henry responds to a reporter’s question about plans for the NHL to resume play during the pandemic.

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Louis Gossett Jr., 84, LEAVES Georgia hospital 'out of fear' despite being sick with COVID-19

Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. reportedly left a Georgia hospital on Tuesday 'out of fear' despite being so sick with COVID-19 he 'couldn't even stand.'Hospital staff 'begged' the 84-year-old actor to remain there but after a couple of days he was 'freaked out by the wave of deaths' in his ward, according to TMZ.'Please wear masks, social distance, isolate, pray and listen within.

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Yu kidding? Darvish learned via Twitter of trade to Padres

SAN DIEGO – Yu Darvish found out things move fast when San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is wheeling and dealing.

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Chelsea announce financial results after Covid pandemic and huge summer spending spree

Chelsea have an announced an overall profit of £32.5million in their latest financial results - despite the club's revenue taking a big hit thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Explaining why the Maritimes provinces are leaving the Moderna vaccine to chill

COVID-19 vaccine in the past two days, but there are no plans to administer any doses until sometime next week.Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Infectious Disease Physician with Toronto General Hospital, says the two provinces are not alone in being left holding onto shots.“There’s certainly room to scale up vaccine delivery throughout the country and we did get access to vaccines a little earlier than anticipated,” he said.In the early weeks of the pandemic, experts speculated a vaccine wouldn’t be ready until about mid-2021.

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Man City's Ederson doubt for Chelsea and Man Utd clashes amid Covid-19 isolation

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is self-isolating after amid the club's raft of positive Covid-19 tests.The Brazilian has confirmed on social media that he is undergoing his mandatory time alone, days after it was announced at least five City players had the virus.It is likely to rule him out of the matches against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday 3rd and Manchester United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 6th.USA goalkeeper Zack Steffen is expected to deputise for Ederson in his absence.In a post addressing the new year, Ederson wrote: "same house, more different environments. away from my babies.

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Brits fear living under cloud of Covid pandemic for some time, new poll shows

There is little optimism that life will soon return to normal after the virus outbreak, a poll for the Mirror reveals.

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Ottawa approves NHL training camps but leaves games up to provinces

NHL players and team staff to return to Canada for training camp under “national interest grounds.”However, the five provinces with NHL franchises must give their approval for games between Canadian teams to be played during the regular season, which is scheduled to start Jan. 13.

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The Latest: Falcons close facility after positive test

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Atlanta Falcons have stopped all in-person work at their practice facility after a positive COVID-19 test.The team did not immediately disclose if the positive test result came from a player. The Falcons are working virtually on Thursday after consulting with the NFL and medical officials.

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Nicola Sturgeon issues 'stay at home' Hogmanay plea as covid cases soar across Scotland

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Immigrants get help from states, cheer inclusion in US bill

SANTA FE, N.M. – Lily Guido was having trouble hearing and she felt warm while talking to her co-worker at a California nursing home. She knew something was wrong.Fearing the coronavirus, Guido, 30, of Santa Rosa, California, didn't go home to avoid possibly spreading it to her five children, isolating in a hotel room provided for health care workers like her.“They confirmed that I had COVID, and my husband was like, ‘Oh God, what’s going to happen?'" she said last week.

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Non-essential retailers to close again today under new Covid-19 curbs

A more severe regime of restrictions on retail, travel and sport have come into force as part of Government measures aimed at bringing the spread of coronavirus under control.

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Gemma Collins fans send support over dad's Covid battle after she vanishes for 5 days

Gemma Collins' fans have been sending messages of support to her after she disappeared from social media while her beloved dad battles coronavirus.

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'Is my child less important?': Anger over government's decision to only close primary schools in London and South East - even though Covid-19 cases spike in some of our boroughs

direct to your inboxParents and teachers in Greater Manchester have spoken of their anger at the government's decision to only close primary schools in London and the South East - despite soaring coronavirus cases.Education secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed yesterday he was triggering the 'contingency framework' that will see all secondary schools have an extra week's holiday.Face-to-face teaching for exam year groups will resume from 11 January and all students will return on 18 January, although the decision will be reviewed over the coming weeks.Mr Williamson also told the House of Commons the reopening of primary schools would be pushed back in 'a small number' of Tier 4 areas with the highest infection rates.However, when the full

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Mark Wright urges his fans to 'stay safe' after his family and close friends contract coronavirus

After some of his family and friends contracted coronavirus, Mark Wright has issued a warning to his followers to keep safe after the new variant of the virus continues to spread.The Heart radio host, who gave a glimpse into his very festive living room, took to Twitter to share his views about the new mutant variation and urged everyone to be aware. Mark wrote: "The government have of course explained how fast this new variant is spreading, but I think it is hard to understand quite how fast.

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