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Prince Charles embarked on his first royal engagement since contracting Covid.The Prince of Wales made a rare appearance alongside Princess Anne yesterday to give out The Queen's Anniversary Prizes at St. James's Palace, showing he has made a full recovery from the illness.The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes are awarded to UK colleges and universities to "celebrate excellence, innovation and public benefit in work".He could be seen smiling as he drank tea out of a saucer and spoke to gathered guests with his royal sibling Anne.The Prince seemed glad for a return to normality and some social interaction following a period of self-isolation, but reaction online has seen some criticise him for not wearing a mask after having had Covid recently.One aggrieved user took to the Clarence House Instagram to write: "Covid no 2 & no mask...

PLANTATION, Fla. - A mom called 911 after finding her 2-year-old daughter crying and locked inside a dark, empty South Florida day care.Stephanie Martinez found the KinderCare Child Care Center in Plantation locked up when she arrived Tuesday afternoon to pick up her daughter Anna, WSVN reported."They know I get here around 6, 6:15, because I have to pick up my other son by 6," she said. "I get here, everything’s shut off, no cars, which is weird."Martinez then called her daughter's aunt and emergency contact, Samantha Scaramellino, to see if she had picked up Anna."She was like, ‘Do you know where Anna is?’ I’m like, ‘no.’ She’s like, ‘I’m at the school, no one's here.’ My heart dropped," Scaramellino recalled.RELATED: 'Horse playing' led to 7-year-old falling from Florida State Fair ride, officials sayShe told Martinez to start making noise in an attempt to get someone's attention inside."Bang on every window," Scaramellino advised.

More than 100 people have been arrested as Ottawa Police, assisted by officers from across Canada move in to dismantle the so-called “freedom convoy” blockades near Parliament Hill and through the city’s downtown core. Paul Johnson reports.

Meteorologist Yvonne Schalle has the Friday, Feb.18, 2022 forecast for Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.

The local First Nation is adding its voice to the widespread condemnation of the violent attack on a Coastal Gaslink pipeline worksite near Houston, which terrorized the company’s employees. Neetu Garcha reports.

As Edmonton police and residents in and around the downtown brace themselves for another weekend convoy, the city’s police chief is calling for calm, hoping that leaders and ordinary citizens will step up to help put an end to current divisions in Alberta. Chris Chacon reports.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara were released and acquitted by a Colombo court on Friday (18) from all charges in the Easter Sunday Attacks case.The cases were called up in the presence of Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige, and Mohamed Irshadeen.The Attorney General filed the cases against Fernando and Jayasundara on charges of criminal dereliction of duty for failing to take action to prevent the Easter attacks despite receiving specific intelligence.A total of 855 charges of criminal negligence were leveled against Pujith Jayasundera and Hemasiri Fernando, individually.The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered to acquit and release Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara and Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando from the cases, without calling for evidence from the defense, as the prosecution had failed to prove the charges filed against them.Justice Aditya Patabendige delivering the summary verdict in court noted that the evidence provided by Director of State Intelligence Nilantha Jayawardena made it clear that he had not carried out his duties in a proper manner, and acted to place that responsibility on someone else.Justice Aditya Patabendige went on to note that many devotees died under tragic circumstances in the Easter Sunday Terror Attacks that also left many injured, adding that it is not possible to proceed with a case against a person in absence of evidence on such a tragic event.Justice Aditya Patabendige also noted that one needs to be extra careful when leveling criminal charges against a person, and noted that the arrests of Jayasundara and Fernando on the said charges are also marred

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that NO scheduled power cuts will take place on Saturday (19).However, the Chairman of the PUCSL, Janaka Rathnayake stated that intermittent interruption can be expected between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

died of heat exhaustion during a gruelling summer hike in Northern California last summer tried to send desperate calls and texts for help, but their attempts at communication failed because of poor cellphone service.Jonathan Gerrish, his wife Ellen Chung, their one-year-old daughter, Aurelia “Miju” Chung-Gerrish, and their dog, Oski, were found dead Aug. 17 on a hiking trail near the Merced River, after temperatures spiked at 43 C.

Chris Barber, one of the principal organizers of the so-called “freedom convoy,” is being released on bail on the conditions that he imminently leaves Ottawa and no longer supports the downtown blockades.Barber was released from police custody after a court hearing in Ottawa late Friday afternoon.His bail bond is set at $100,000, with his wife set as a surety. He is instructed to leave the city within 24 hours and the province of Ontario within five days.He must also, under the order of Justice Julie Bourgeois, no longer directly or indirectly support the ongoing blockades in downtown Ottawa, which police launched operations to clear earlier in the day on Friday.

Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief told Global News on Friday the nation is “disheartened” to see what happened at the Coastal GasLink worksite this week.“We certainly don’t, as a Wet’suwet’en people, condone this type of action,” said Chief Wihaliy’te, who is also known as Theresa Tait-Day.RCMP in northern British Columbia said a “violent confrontation” between unknown attackers and Coastal GasLink pipeline workers happened early Thursday.Houston RCMP said security officials with the company reported “acts of violence” by masked attackers at their worksite by the Marten Forest Service Road early Thursday morning.“They were dressed in camouflage-type outer winter wear, their faces were disguised, they had masks over their face and they started using extreme violence against the workers,” Chief Supt.

PHILADELPHIA - Many local parents, already struggling to find powdered formula on store shelves, are even more concerned after the Food and Drug Administration recalled three brands. RELATED: Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illnessSimilac, Alimentum and EleCare are being pulled off the shelves because of dangerous bacteria, including salmonella and Cronobacter sakazakiim. FOX 29's Eddie Kadhim spoke to numerous parents who are very concerned after finding the recalled products in their pantries. Matthew Smale is worried about finding formula for his six-month-old going forward. He showed FOX 29 one of the six recalled formula cans his family has been using. It didn't take long for the impact to hit his home. "Watery diapers and she started throwing up this morning," Smale said.

PHILADELPHIA - A young man is expected to survive after being shot multiple times Friday night in South Philadelphia, according to police. Investigators said the 19-year-old victim was shot six times on the 2700 block of South Marshall Street around 9 p.m. He was driven to Methodist Hospital with gunshot wounds to the hip, back, arms and legs, police said.The victim was placed in stable condition at the hospital. No arrests were reported immediately following the shooting. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

PHILADELPHIA - With all the violence happening in the City of Philadelphia, many children and teens are looking for an outlet. Living in a city plagued by gun violence means carrying around the weight of grief associated with it, but community groups have pledged to help them every step of the way. One local 10-year-old said her father taught her what to do when she hears gunshots. "When I hear that pop pop pop he said don't look around.

PHILADELPHIA - A Delaware County family is in shock after their family matriarch was struck and killed by a SEPTA trolley on Friday morning. Darien Houser was 2,800 miles away in Washington state when he got the tragic news that his mother, 67-year-old Glendora Moody, was killed. Moody, who raised five kids and was known as "Peaches," was known for her love of family and her dedication to social work. "It's just hard losing your mother," he said. "Your only mother.

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With B.C.’s pandemic picture looking more optimistic for the spring and summer, Keith Baldrey has the details on what Dr. Bonnie Henry says might be ahead for the fall.

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Police are in the midst of an operation to clear out the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that has been encamped for 22 days in the nation’s capital, with more than 100 individuals arrested on Friday.

Nicki Minaj is called out the Philadelphia Health Department in a pair of new tweets on social media.

With honking trucks, disruptive occupations, and border blockades, protesters spent weeks pushing back against Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions.

More than 2.1 million booster shots have now been given nationally, with over 25,000 administered on Friday.

Police in Ottawa have begun the task of ending a protest that began just over three weeks ago. Officers are methodically moving in on demonstrators and trucks, making arrests and towing vehicles.

COVID-19 in Alberta rose to 3,830 on Friday, up eight from the day before.Alberta Health posted the province’s latest pandemic-related numbers to its website Friday afternoon. The number of patients with COVID-19 in Alberta hospitals increased ever so slightly on Friday, up by three from a day earlier for a total of 1,494 people.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times Friday night in West Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the area of 54th and Vine streets just before 5:30 p.m.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jusan Hamilton fell hard for fast cars, dreaming as a kid of a NASCAR career as he drove at dirt tracks in New York. He contended for wins, kept pace with top drivers as he bounced from series to series and trusted his talent enough to know that he could succeed as a professional driver.What Hamilton didn’t see as his family traversed around tracks were other kids that looked like him.

Police officers have started to make arrests in the capital as the trucker convoy marks its third week in Ottawa. Kyle Benning has more on the standoff between police and protesters and the latest from the liberal government.

The Taoiseach has said that the Government will be accepting all advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team to lift almost all remaining Covid-19 measures from 28 February.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - A former elementary school principal in Upper Darby has been arrested on child sexual assault charges, according to the Delaware County District Attorney.Police say 39-year-old Jonathan Wisneski of Springfield, Pennsylvania, was arraigned on Thursday afternoon. Bail was set at $150,000.He faces charges of intercourse/sexual contact with a student, indecent assault on a person under the age of 13, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children, according to the criminal complaint obtained by FOX 29.Wisneski has not worked for the Upper Darby School District since 2018 and he currently works at Devereaux Cares School in Downington, according to police.Authorities say there were allegations against him when he was principal in 2018 and those claims were investigated by law enforcement and the district attorney's office.

There’s been an increased police presence over the last couple of weeks downtown, amid protests over pandemic restrictions and mandates. Shallima Maharaj reports.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said ramped up testing capabilities would be key to reopening the state’s economy before the coronavirus vaccine is widely available.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his "state of the state" address on Monday, telling residents he intends to reopen the state’s economy in a safe way despite an uptick in confirmed coronavirus cases.

New York will begin scheduling coronavirus vaccines for first responders, people age 75 and older, educators and others who are part of the state’s Phase 1b distribution plan on Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the NYPD told Fox News on Friday.  Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito said Shea is "doing well" and "staying home and he is running the police department remotely." The police force said 463 employees tested positive for the virus this month.The news comes days after Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that members of law enforcement have been greenlighted to receive their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccination, despite conflicts with Gov.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday blamed the federal government for the state's deficit, as well as the slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel said Wednesday on "America’s Newsroom" that the federal government and states need to "step up" the distribution for the coronavirus vaccines. Siegel made the comments after New York Gov.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday took a subtle shot at Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the state's sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout, pushing his fellow Democrat to broaden the eligibility criteria to include older New Yorkers and all essential workers.  "We need the freedom to vaccinate," de Blasio said during a news conference.

New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. His South Carolina counterpart says health care workers have until Jan.

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New York City administered just over 8,300 doses of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday, a decrease of more than 2,100 shots compared to the number given out seven days ago, and far fewer than the 12,170 jabs given on Wednesday as Gov. Andrew Cuomo pinned the slow pace on poor hospital leadership.

Betsy McGaughey, New York’s former lieutenant governor, is slamming the state’s current governor Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "Andrew Cuomo is showing a callous disregard for human life," McGaughey, who is also a New York Post columnist, told Bill Hemmer on "America’s Newsroom" Tuesday.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to fine hospitals as a means of speeding up the state’s highly criticized slow vaccine rollout.

coronavirus vaccines shipped within the United States have so far gone unused, U.S. health officials said on Monday, as the governors of New York and Florida vowed to penalize hospitals that fail to dispense shots quickly enough.In New York, hospitals must administer vaccines within a week of receiving them or face a fine and a reduction in future supplies, Governor Andrew Cuomo said, hours before announcing the state’s first known case of a new, more infectious coronavirus variant originally detected in Britain.“I don’t want the vaccine in a fridge or a freezer, I want it in somebody’s arm,” the governor said.

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (round gold objects) emerge from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. (NIAID Rocky Mountain Laboratories image) NEW YORK - A New Yorker from Saratoga County has tested positive for a variant of the novel coronavirus believed to be more easily transmittable, according to the governor.This strain, known as B.1.1.7, was first detected in the United Kingdom and quickly spread through parts of England, according to the CDC.

New York has reported its first confirmed case of the U.K. coronavirus variant in a man who has no recent travel history.  New York Gov.

The State of New York will begin fining hospitals that fail to deploy their allotted COVID-19 vaccine doses within a week of receiving them and will decline to provide them with further doses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a press conference on Monday.

The first person to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine last month, critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay, was given the second booster shot on Monday in New York. The company requires those who receive the first dose to get the second 21 days after the initial shot.