NEW ORLEANS - A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran celebrated his 111th birthday this weekend.Lawrence Brooks was born Sept.

12, 1909, and served in the predominantly African-American 91st Engineer Battalion stationed in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

He was a servant to three white officers in his battalion.His daily routine included cleaning the officers' sheets, shining their shoes, making sure their uniforms were clean, and accomplishing any task these officers asked of him.Sign up for FOX 5 email alertsBrooks attained the rank of Private 1st Class during the war.

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2 police officers shot amid protests in Kentucky after no charges in Breonna Taylor death

Breonna Taylor’s death poured into America’s streets as protesters lashed out at a criminal justice system they say is stacked against Black people. Violence seized the demonstrations in her hometown of Louisville as gunfire rang out and wounded two police officers.Activists, celebrities and everyday Americans have been calling for charges since Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers who entered her home during a narcotics investigation in March.

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Bharat Biotech inks pact with US university for covid vaccine

Bharat Biotech International Ltd on Wednesday announced a licensing agreement with Washington University School of Medicine in the US for a single dose intranasal vaccine for covid-19 based on a novel chimpanzee adenovirus.

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Essentials for Celebrating Halloween at Home -- Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating With COVID-19 Safety

Halloween will be drastically different this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Many traditional activities for the spooky holiday are on hold as they can potentially lead to the spread of COVID-19.

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Sayers, Piccolo friendship lives on in 'Brian's Song'

When Chicago Bears teammates Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo became roommates in 1967, the first time NFL players of different colors shared accommodations on the road, it hardly looked like a good fit.Sayers, 24 at the time, was already an established star, a soft-spoken Black man who generally raised his voice only when matters of social justice were discussed. Piccolo, the same age, was white, an inveterate talker and joker who was competing with Sayers for playing time in the backfield after being undrafted and clambering from the taxi squad onto the game-day roster.

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Breonna Taylor: Celebrities speak out against charging decision in case

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - For months, actors, sports stars, musicians and other celebrities have been using their platforms to call for justice in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor, including at Sunday's Emmy Awards.

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Camila Cabello reveals how J Balvin’s personal story with mental health helped her deal with her struggles

J Balvin , is on the 2020 TIME 100 List. The artist is named one of “100 Most Influential People of 2020,” and to honor his well-deserved title, Cuban singer Camila Cabello penned a beautiful reflection on TIME Magazine on how the ”Que Calor” singer has impacted her life beyond his music.

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Find Out More About Your Dog's Breed & Health With This DNA Kit!

If you’re one of the many Americans who brought home a dog during the pandemic, you’ve probably already spoiled your new BFF to no end. A lot of pet parents love to go the extra mile for their furry buddies, but not everyone can afford to pull a Barbra Streisand and do something really major, like clone their dogs so they can live forever.

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Through my eyes: ‘Living my best life’ with sickle cell anemia

sickle cell disease.”My parents were devastated. My mum cried the whole day and night after the diagnosis.Originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa, they had only heard and seen nightmare tales of the sufferings and sudden deaths of people with sickle cell anemia (SCA).

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Provincial celebration of coaches this week in Saskatchewan

Coaches across the province are being celebrated as part of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan. We talk to the head coach of the USask Huskies women’s soccer about the impact coaches have on athletes and the community.

Irishman living in China says life is back to normal there

An Irishman living in China has said life is back to normal there and that the firm adherence to lockdown rules, as well as strict border controls, has been central to keeping Covid-19 under control.

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'The port came to us': Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast

When Mustafa Kinno felt the ground shake and heard the deafening blast toward the port, he frantically called his brother living nearby. No reply.

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Coronavirus: Trump says his administration has saved ‘millions of lives,’ makes no mention of reaching 200,000 deaths in U.S.

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School board votes to rename Stonewall Jackson Middle School to Roberto Clemente Middle School

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After months of debate about renaming Stonewall Jackson Middle School, the Orange County School Board voted to rename the school named after a confederate general during Tuesday night’s school board meeting.“I’m pleased to offer a motion to rename Stonewall Jackson Middle school to become Roberto Clemente Middle School,” School board member Johanna Lopez said.The board unanimously voted to rename the school Roberto Clemente Middle. The name is in recognition of one of the first Latin American baseball players.

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Sharon Osbourne forced to quarantine amid COVID-19 scare

Sharon Osbourne was forced to stay in quarantine, without being able to return to her CBS panel show The Talk after she found out one of her family members tested positive for COVID-19.

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Pence's airplane returns to airport after striking bird

WASHINGTON – Vice President Mike Pence's airplane struck a bird Tuesday upon takeoff from a New Hampshire airport, causing the pilot to return to the airport out of caution, the White House said.Pence was returning to Washington from a campaign event at an airport hangar in nearby Gilford, New Hampshire.When Air Force Two took off from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, it struck a bird.

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Costco has stopped carrying products from a pimento cheese brand owned by a South Carolina mayor who called the Black Lives Matter and Antifa movements “terror organizations.”Brian Henry, the mayor of Pawleys Island and owner of Palmetto Cheese, told the Georgetown Times that the company’s products were being pulled “as a matter of normal business” and that the wholesale retailer rotates items in and out regularly.“We remain optimistic that Palmetto Cheese will be back on the shelves in the not-too-distant future,” Henry told the Times.When reached for comment, a Costco representative declined to comment on the Palmetto Cheese brand.The Georgetown Times published a photo of a sign in the Myrtle Beach Costco store stating that the products

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How coronavirus lockdown has changed the nation and our lives in the last six months

Six months ago today the shutters came down.

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Ciara reflects on giving birth to son Win two months ago in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ciara welcomed her son Win Harrison two months ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing.And this week the 34-year-old singer told Tamron Hall onThe Motherhood Juggle, that she focused on 'the positive moments' during her pregnancy.'I think my biggest mission or focal point was to try my best to always find the silver lining through it all,' she told Hall. Strong minded:Ciara welcomed her son Win Harrison two months ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing.

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Leeds Rhinos hooker Brad Dwyer opens up on positive Covid-19 test and isolation

Brad Dwyer says testing positive for Covid-19 has shown him how difficult it will be to contain the virus.

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Boris Johnson makes dramatic six-month coronavirus gamble to save lives and the economy

Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions that could last for six months in a dramatic gamble to save both lives and the economy.

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Tommy DeVito, original Four Seasons member, dead at 92 from COVID-19

Nittoli wrote, spurring dozens of emotional condolences. “With deep regret I am writing this sitting in his living room.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's top Supreme Court pick?

WASHINGTON (AP) - A front-runner to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a federal appellate judge who has established herself as a reliable conservative on hot-button legal issues from abortion to gun control.Amy Coney Barrett, a devout Catholic, is hailed by religious conservatives and others on the right as an ideological heir to conservative icon Antonin Scalia, the late Supreme Court justice for whom she clerked.

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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Among Residents and Staff Members of an Independent and Assisted Living Community for Older Adults — Seattle, Washington, 2020

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Duchess Kate Meets Parent Volunteers Who Helped Moms and Dads During the Pandemic

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Waterloo Region District School Board date to change stream moved to Friday

Student at Kitchener high school tests positive for coronavirus Initially, parents had until Oct. 16 to pick which stream they would have their children in.In a letter to parents, the board said it was making the change to “ensure equity of opportunity for all families and students, and reduce disruptions in learning.” Waterloo Region active COVID-19 cases nearly double in a week If parents wish to adjust their children’s mode of learning, parents are to speak with their school’s principal.The next deadline to make a change will be Jan.

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I'm a Celebrity hires furloughed North Wales workers as coronavirus keeps arts venues closed

I'm a Celebrity.The new series will be filmed in Abergele and is set to provide jobs for the local community.This includes a recent recruitment of experienced production runners within the area by ITV.They aren't the only local professionals involved with the upcoming TV project though.North Wales Live can exclusively reveal that furloughed theatre staff are also being used.Technicians from Venue Cymru and Theatr Colwyn began working on the production this month.Eight employees joined the show last Monday (September 14) along with an additional two yesterday.The staff, all of whom had been furloughed, are now expected to remain on set for another 10 days.They will be paid by ITV and are currently assisting crew on location at Gwrych

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett emerges as Supreme Court favorite, Trump to announce pick by weekend

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump met Monday with Judge Amy Coney Barrett at the White House as the conservative jurist emerged as a favorite to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, the start of a monumental Senate confirmation fight over objections from Democrats it’s too close to the November election.Trump said he expects to announce his pick by week’s end, before the burial of Ginsburg, the court's liberal icon, at Arlington National Cemetery.The president told reporters he was still going to be interviewing other candidates and might meet with Judge Barbara Lagoa when he travels to Florida later this week.

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New CPR board created in Alberta to help with COVID-19 resuscitation

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Douma says he’s part of a group that has created a new CPR board that can be placed under patients while they are prone, with a piece that adds pressure to the chest area while medical staff do compressions on their backs.The U of A says 10,000 people have already downloaded the design for the board and five hospitals in Brazil are using it.

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Davina McCall celebrates being ‘oldest bird’ on cover of Women’s Health

‘I would like to thank @womenshealthuk for having me on their cover … I’m the oldest bird they’ve ever had on there ….

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Student at school in Elmira tests positive for coronavirus: board

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kitchener daycare The student was last inside the school on Friday, according to the board.It said that no further information about the incident will be shared due to privacy concerns.The WRDSB said Waterloo Public Health will be in contact with all high-risk contacts.It also said “high-risk contacts in the identified cohort will be directed to self-isolate until at least October 2, and longer if symptomatic.” Kindergarten student from Cambridge school tests positive for coronavirus The board said parents will not get a call from Waterloo Public Health if they are not at risk.This is not the first case connected with a school in the area.A kindergarten student at a Cambridge elementary school tested

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Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday

Marine Corps emblem. (Marine Corps)Dorothy (Schmidt) Cole celebrated her 107th birthday on Sept.

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Amilia Stewart Keating’s pandemic birth experience: ‘I was so scared’

Instagram stories, Amilia discussed what she found difficult about having her baby boy during the pandemic.She said: ‘I recently got asked to be part of a study on the difficulties of giving birth during the pandemic and it’s only reflecting on it now that I realize how hard and how traumatic it really was on both me and Conall looking back.’She continued: ‘The visits and scans alone.

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COMMENTARY: The NBA bubble strategy shows us what future live performances could be like

125-122 win at the end of two (two!) overtime periods was an instant classic.From within our respective cars, the shared excitement felt a lot like being back in Scotiabank Arena. Of course, I didn’t see the game “live.” But for a brief moment there was a palpable feeling of “we” back in “We the North.” (Unfortunately, the Raptors lost Game 7 and were eliminated by the Celtics.)It’s been six months since COVID-19 emerged in North America, causing theatres to close.

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Covid-19 hits Irvine legend's birthday plans - but Joker Joe is still smiling

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterOne of Irvine’s most well known characters has turned 80.Joe Wayne, pictured, who ran the famous joke shop on the High Street, celebrated his big milestone on Friday.But of course the celebrations were somewhat muted due to the current Covid-19 restrictions.The former owner of Joe Wayne’s House of Jokes,which was a fixture in the town for over 30 years, also starred in the Magnum’s Whititsname show.One of Joe’s grandchildren, Nikky Wayne, said: “It’s a shame we can’t go out for his birthday due to the current climate, but we have some socially distanced plans set for Friday in Papa’s garden.“During lockdown my Nana got Papa a phone and he is

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Refugee nurses admitted to Canada under pilot program ready to work as PSWs

COVID-19 travel restrictions that prevent most people from coming to Canada, the two nurses were exempted, resettled under a pilot project to bring skilled refugees to the country.“Diala got her visa during the (COVID-19) lockdown — I got the visa after the Beirut explosion.” Al-Ayoubi said.

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Majority of likely voters want 'Blue Lives Matter' laws punishing attacks on police: Poll

MORE NEWS: Ohio high school football players suspended after carrying Blue Lives Matter, Thin Red Line flags before gameRasmussen conducted the poll with 1,000 likely voters on Sept. 15-16, as news surfaced that law enforcement officers were attacked in Compton, Calif., and other cities.

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‘The new normal is be flexible:’ School board member says after campus closes due to COVID-19 cases

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County School District confirmed 10 positive cases of COVID-19 and at least two pending cases have made West Orange High School officials switch to virtual learning for two weeks.[TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]On Friday, School board member Pamela Gould said this is a challenging time for the entire district.“This is not an easy situation, this is very tough on parents, very tough on teachers, and it’s very tough on our students,” Gould said.The district said 922 students who opted for face to face learning to shift to LaunchED starting Monday, Sept. 21 and ending Oct.

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Orange County leaders not comfortable with people celebrating Halloween the traditional way

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino are not comfortable with people celebrating Halloween the traditional way amid the coronavirus pandemic.The holiday is about six weeks away.[TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]“Our primary focus should be to keep the public safe,” Demings said.Dr.

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My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to celebrate my rainbow’

Author’s note: This is not MY personal story, per se, (despite the “my pandemic pregnancy” headline), but a story told by our readers, week by week. Today’s is shared by Kayla Molina.You might have heard that being pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or delivering right about now is strange, in this age of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Schumer pushes for federal funds to save Broadway amid pandemic

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday urged for federal funds to help New York’s Broadway after it has been closed for more than six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Innovative ways to celebrate Rosh Hashanah during pandemic

The Ontario government has tightened gathering rules ahead of the last weekend of summer which also marks the Jewish New Year. Despite this, people are finding innovative ways to celebrate the high holiday. Miranda Anthistle explains.

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Frankenstine, Bride scare-up frights in new Universal monster Halloween décor

ORLANDO, Fla – It’s Alive! Fans of Universal and the studio’s classic monster characters are getting a real treat this Halloween season.Gemmy Industries, an industry leader in seasonal décor, LED lighting, and animation plush and novelty characters have unveiled a new frightfully-fun decoration line at Lowes that brings to life the classic horror characters.Home decorations include horrifying monster light show projections, creepy mirrors, crawling mummy hands, pumpkin push pins and an incredible 9-foot Frankenstein air blown inflatable.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton Catholic school board reports first COVID-19 case in Bishop Tonnos student

COVID-19 case at an Ancaster high school.The city’s public health department says a student at Bishop Tonnos Catholic Secondary School has tested positive for the virus.In a letter sent to families, school principal Carmelo Barone wrote that the student was last at the school on Monday and received the positive test result on Friday morning.“Bishop Tonnos CSS and the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board are working with Public Health officials to facilitate case and contact tracing,” wrote Barone.“Out of respect for the privacy of the individual, personal health information and identifiers will not be released.” Coronavirus — Staff member at Hamilton before-and-after school program tests positive for COVID-19 Public health

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Couple crushed to death while watching show celebrating coronavirus hero workers

A nurse and her husband have died in a freak accident as they watched a show dedicated to coronavirus health workers at a theatre in Wuhan.

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Robert Pattinson Celebrates COVID Recovery by Publicly Making Out With Suki Waterhouse

Looks like Robert Pattinson has recovered from coronavirus. The Batman actor was photographed making out with his girlfriend Suki Waterhouse in a London park on Wednesday.

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Catholic board reports COVID-19 case at elementary school in Niagara Falls

COVID-19 case for the region’s 2019-2020 school year.In a release on Thursday night, Niagara District Catholic School Board said the positive result was from an individual at Mary Ward Catholic Elementary School. Coronavirus: Staff member at Hamilton before-and-after school program tests positive for COVID-19 “As a result, students and staff were exposed to COVID-19 while this person was infectious,” said director of education Camillo Cipriano in a statement.

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Board of Police Commissioners on approving police budget

Saskatoon’s Board of Police Commissioners has given approval to the police budget for next year, including a body camera pilot project and hiring new constables.

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