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President Trump visits ill brother Robert in New York hospital

U.S. President Donald Trump was seen Friday walking into Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York to visit his brother Robert.

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New Brunswickers celebrate national Acadian Day amid COVID-19

New Bruinswickers have adapted celebrations of Acadian Day to suit the ongoing pandemic. Travis Fortnum has more.

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Gov. Cuomo announces that annual 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ is back on

NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that New York will provide health personnel and supervision to make sure that the annual “Tribute in Light” safely shines into the sky above Manhattan this year to represent the World Trade Center during next month's anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.“I am glad that we can continue this powerful tribute to those we lost on 9/11 and to the heroism of all New Yorkers,” Cuomo said in a tweet. “We will #NeverForget.”The Tunnel to Towers Foundation had announced Friday that it was working on plans to shine the twin beams during its alternative 9/11 ceremony.

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Blazers make playoffs, oust Grizzlies with 126-122 victory

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A fourth consecutive down-to-the-wire finish, a fourth consecutive win for the Portland Trail Blazers.They needed all that just to get into the playoffs.Damian Lillard scored 31 points, CJ McCollum had 14 of his 29 in the fourth quarter — including a pair of big jumpers over Ja Morant late — and the Blazers clinched the NBA’s final playoff spot by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 on Saturday.Portland’s reward: a matchup with the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers, starting Tuesday.

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Gov. Kemp issues new executive order extending COVID-19 restrictions

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during a COVID-19 press briefing from the state capitol Thursday, May 21, 2020.

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Braves place OF Ronald Acuña on 10-day IL with sore wrist

MIAMI – The Atlanta Braves decided to place outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Canada reports 237 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths

coronavirus deaths and 237 newly confirmed cases on Saturday.Those numbers were incomplete, however, as British Columbia, Alberta, Prince Edward Island and none of the territories reported COVID-19 updates over the weekend.The country has seen 121,842 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in total. More than 80 per cent of those infected — 108,106 — have recovered. The virus has killed 9,024 people in Canada since it was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.Ontario, one of the provinces hardest hit with COVID-19, reported 106 new cases on Saturday.

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Saskatchewan’s coronavirus death toll rises to 21; province reports 25 new cases

COVID-19.The person is from south-central Saskatchewan and was in their 80s. Saskatchewan providing additional $40M to schools, delays start date for students The 21stcoronavirus death in Saskatchewan comes as the province reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing total cases to 1,566.The majority of the new cases are in the northwest with 17 people in the area testing positive for the virus.

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Reopened Montreal bars struggling to stay afloat amid pandemic

coronavirus pandemic have since been allowed to reopen, staff say they are still waiting for customers to come back.Bob Harmidy has been working at Le Manoir restaurant and bar for more than 45 years.In all of his time there, he says he’s never quite experienced a year like this one.“I think less and less people are coming out and having a beer in the bars with the big screens,” he said.

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Animation Studio Laika Lays Off Staffers Amid Pandemic

As Hollywood firms aim to regroup from a monthslong production shutdown during the pandemic, animation studio Laika is the latest company to cut staffers across departments. Days after noting the 15th anniversary of its founding, the Oregon-based stop motion studio said it would be implementing cost-saving measures with the intention of rehiring employees when it is possible.

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Quebec reports 80 new COVID-19 cases and 1 additional death

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of those, the number of patients in intensive care remained unchanged at 25.Authorities say 53,709 people have recovered from the disease.In total, 1,445,831 screening tests were carried out across Quebec, including 17,545 on Thursday.The greater Montreal region was the most affected by the progression of the pandemic.

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Ryan Reynolds Asks Young People Not to "Kill His Mom" by Partying During the COVID Pandemic

Ryan Reynolds would very much like for everyone to stay home and respect social distancing guidelines—if not for him, then for his mom. The always-hilarious actor shared a predictably-hilarious PSA calling on young people in his home country of Canada to stop partying amid a global pandemic this week.

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New Brunswickers celebrate Acadian Day amid pandemic

pic.twitter.com/5grclzBJlL— Travis Fortnum (@travisfortnum) August 15, 2020Poirier says organizing this year’s celebration was more difficult than previous years, but also more important.“It’s a very big logistics challenge,” he says, “but we really wanted to do it because New Brunswick has been doing very good and we’ve been doing the isolation very well and people respect social distancing and to reward our community for doing it well.”

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss & Allison Holker Dish On 10-Year Anniversary & Raising Baby Zaia In A Pandemic (Exclusive)

Ten years ago, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker busted their moves at a party, marking the first of many dances together. The pair had both competed in “So You Think You Can Dance” and were invited back for the series’ all-stars version in season seven. However, it wasn’t until the wrap party that their connection became undeniable as they twirled around the dancefloor for three hours.

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12 new coronavirus cases in London-Middlesex, highest daily increase since mid-May

coronavirus on Saturday.It is the highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases since May 10 when 13 new cases were reported.There are now a total of 707 COVID-19 cases locally, with 621 recoveries and 57 deaths.At least 29 cases are active in the region as of Saturday.No new recoveries were reported Saturday, and the death toll has remained unchanged since June 12.All 12 new cases are from the city of London, Ont., where there are now 655 confirmed cases.Elsewhere, 26 cases have been reported in Strathroy-Caradoc, 12 in Middlesex Centre, six each in North Middlesex and Thames Centre, and one each in Lucan Biddulph and Southwest Middlesex.Seven of the new cases are people under 19 years of age.

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Manitoba sees 9th coronavirus death, 20 more positive cases

COVID-19 and 20 more people have tested positive as of Saturday morning.The province says the new fatality brings the number of people who have died since the coronavirus pandemic hit the province to nine.The latest death is a man in his 80s from the City of Portage la Prairie health district in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region, a previously-reported case connected to a known cluster. The province says the man individual was in the intensive care unit.

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Coronavirus: 2 new cases identified in Nova Scotia related to travel

COVID-19 as of Saturday.The province said the new cases are in the Northern Zone and are currently under investigation by Public Health. These new cases and the one announced Friday, Aug.

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Coronavirus: 4 new cases identified in New Brunswick related to international travel

Public Health reported four new cases of COVID-19 Saturday in New Brunswick, according to a government release.The province said the new cases consist of two individuals between the age of 40 and 49 in Zone 1 (Moncton region) and are related to international travel. The individuals arrived in Moncton from Europe and are self-isolating.The other two cases are individuals under the age of 10 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) and are contacts of a previously-related case.

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Star Blanket Cree Nation balances pandemic pressures to open new health services centre

60% of Indigenous people say mental health is worse due to COVID-19: survey “We feel that we’re better prepared to provide programming to the community and addressing some of those needs around the pandemic,” she said.

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Pelicans fire Alvin Gentry after 5 seasons as team's coach

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Pelicans fired coach Alvin Gentry on Saturday after the club missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons.The Pelicans went 30-42 this season, finishing with just two victories in their final eight games despite the presence of top overall draft choice Zion Williamson and first-time All-Star Brandon Ingram in the lineup.Gentry was hired by former Pelicans general manager Dell Demps after the club fired Monte Williams following the 2014-15 season, when Anthony Davis was the face of the franchise.The Pelicans made the playoffs in Gentry's third season, but were derailed last season by a combination of injuries and Davis' trade demand, which precipitated Demps' firing.

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Andretti puts 2 cars at the front of Indy 500 qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS – Andretti Autosport claimed the top of the speed chart midway through Indianapolis 500 qualifying, with former race winners Ryan Hunter-Reay and Alexander Rossi leading a strong Honda showing.Rossi moved to the top of the board with a four-lap average of 231.268 mph at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Teammate Hunter-Reay was waiting on pit lane to make his run when Rossi radioed feedback from his four laps.Hunter-Reay made a quick adjustment then bumped Rossi with a qualifying run of 231.330 mph.“We knew we had the speed,” Hunter-Reay said.

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Eleven new COVID-19 cases reported in Ottawa Saturday: OPH

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 11 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Covid-19 most disruptive event in modern history: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai: The COVID-19 is the most disruptive event in the modern history and a 'cooperative and collaborative' effort is needed at the global level in the fight against the pandemic, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani said during the launch of a book on coronavirus on Saturday.Ambani and his wife Nita e-launched the book via JioMeet - The Corona Virus: What You Need to Know About the Global Pandemic - by three medical experts. The book written by internal medicine specialist Dr Swapneil Parikh, clinical psychologist Maherra Desai, and neuropsychiatrist Dr Rajesh M Parikh, is published by Ebury Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

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With 8,818 new Covid-19 cases, Karnataka witnesses another single-day high

Bengaluru: Karnataka on Saturday reported its biggest single-day spike in new Covid-19 cases as 8,818 cases got registered, including 3,495 in the state capital Bengaluru.Bengaluru now has 14,518 active containment zones. The Bengaluru riots, triggered by a Facebook post by a relative of the local legislator, has now become the latest challenge for health and security personnel in India’s technology capital as some of those who were arrested have tested positive.

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Covid-19 pandemic showed fault lines on urban and digital health: Ayushman Bharat CEO

New Delhi: The health crisis emerging out of covid-19 pandemic showed the fault lines on urban and digital health in India, and government initiatives using data helped in responding to the challenges, said Dr Indu Bhushan, CEO of Ayushman Bharat on Saturday.He was speaking at a virtual event conducted by The Nudge Foundation, Bangalore based nonprofit organisation in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation and the Skoll Foundation.Bhushan said that 100TB data helped government in detection of high risk groups and people with co-morbidities to provide information, education for covid-19.“IT backbone that was created has been sought after by many states.

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Voting in Alaska will look different amid pandemic

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India great Dhoni retires from international cricket

NEW DELHI – India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.“Thanks a lot for your love and support throughout. From 1929 hours consider me as retired,” the 39-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman posted on his Instagram account.The news came as he joined his Chennai Super Kings teammates ahead of next month's Indian Premier League tournament which will be held in the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic.Dhoni, who played in 90 tests, 350 one-day internationals and 98 Twenty20s for his country, was dropped from India’s list of 27 centrally contracted players in January.Fellow India great Sachin Tendulkar said Dhoni’s contribution had been immense.

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8 rut-busting tips to improve your fitness routine during coronavirus pandemic

We all know what it takes to be healthy and happy – a balanced diet, exercise, cutting back on drinking and smoking and proper sleep.

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Zoos face 'welfare crisis' as animals at risk of culling due to pandemic costs

Britain's zoos need to “significantly raise their standards” a leading charity has urged, claiming they are “a very mixed bag”.

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Sea turtle entangled in line, circled by sharks rescued off New Jersey coast

(BBrusch)CAPE MAY, N.J. - Authorities say a sea turtle entangled in a fishing trap line and being circled by sharks off New Jersey was rescued by a Coast Guard cutter.The Coast Guard says the stricken animal was reported Thursday afternoon 11 miles (18 kilometers) southeast of Cape May.The cutter Shearwater, an 87-foot patrol boat, headed to the scene and saw sharks encircling the turtle, so a team in a small boat was sent to circle the ailing animal until the sharks dispersed.Officials said crew members then cautiously approached the turtle and cut it free.___For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.AdvertisementDOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP

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Final preps underway at Orange County elections office ahead of Tuesday’s primary

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Final preps are underway this weekend at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office as early voting wraps up this weekend.Poll workers and staff were at the elections office Saturday morning preparing for the primary election day on Tuesday. Each clerk in charge of one of the county’s 247 polling places arrived by appointment. They practiced social distancing as they picked up their supplies for their precincts.

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Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Grampian area as 25 new cases identified

Covid-19 in the NHS Grampian area continues to rise with another 25 cases detected. The latest figures were revealed by the Scottish Government on Saturday afternoon after 51 more Scots were found to have caught the bug.

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Cardi B spent $100K on Covid tests so stars could writhe about in X-rated WAP video

Rapper Cardi B has told that she and the team behind her controversial video for track WAP splashed out an incredible $100,000 on coronavirus tests for the cast.

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Trump gets endorsement of New York City police union

(Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks) NEW YORK - Seeking to amplify his law-and-order message, President Donald Trump on Friday told hundreds of New York Police Department officers that “no one will be safe in Biden’s America” if the former Democratic vice president defeats him in November.“This guy has been taking your dignity away and your respect,”″ Trump said of former Vice President Joe Biden. “And I’m telling you on Nov.

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Twelve new COVID-19 cases reported in Ottawa Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Florida reports 6,000 new coronavirus cases, 204 deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health again reported less than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases.The Florida Department of Health reported 6,352 new cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, bringing the state’s running total since March to 569,637 cases.The state also announced 204 new fatalities, bringing Florida’s death toll from the virus up to 9,480. That number includes 9,345 residents and 135 non-residents who died in Florida.

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Gas prices dip in NJ, around country, may fall further

TRENTON - Gas prices dipped a bit in New Jersey and around the nation, but analysts say they may drop further with virtual instruction planned for many schoolchildren this fall.AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.16, down a penny from the week before. Drivers were paying $2.71 a gallon at this time last year.The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.17, also down a penny from the previous week.

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Trump says his brother is “having a hard time” after being hospitalized

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his brother is “having a hard time” after being hospitalized in New York, adding that he hopes he will be all right.

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Ontario reports 106 new coronavirus cases as over 30K additional tests completed

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 40,565.“Locally, 27 of the province’s 34 public health units are reporting five or fewer cases, with 18 of them reporting no new cases,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.

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AP records 8,732 new coronavirus cases,87 deaths

AMARAVATI : Andhra Pradesh's Covid-19 infection positivity rate crossed the 10 per cent mark on Saturday as the states aggregate number of cases reached 2,81,817, with the addition of 8,732 in the last 24 hours.The latest bulletin said after a cumulative 28,12,197 sample tests, the infection positivity rate touched 10.02 per cent, the highest so far.The recovery rate also showed an improvement, touching 67.82 per cent after 10,414 patients got cured, taking the gross to 1,91,117.In the last 24 hours, 87 fresh coronavirus deaths were also reported in the state, taking the toll to 2,562.The state now has 88,138 active Covid-19 cases, the bulletin added.East Godavari district continued to report cases in four digits, adding 1,126 afresh, and

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Coronavirus US: Broadway musical Diana goes straight to Netflix

The Broadway musical Diana isn't waiting for theaters to reopen in New York to offer its show to a live audience - it's going to Netflix.In an unconventional step, the cast and crew will reunite in an empty theater to perform the musical for cameras and put the finished product on the digital platform for broadcast next year, before the show welcomes a live audience again.'We speak for the entire company when we say that we couldn't be more excited to finally be able to share our show with theater lovers everywhere,' the show's producers said in a statement Wednesday. Straight to streaming: The Broadway musical Diana is going directly to Netflix after coronavirus shuttered theaters across the globe.

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51 new cases of coronavirus in Scotland but no deaths for nearly a month

coronavirus have been recorded in Scotland in the last 24 hours however there was a rise of 51 new cases. The total number of cases of the virus now stands at 19,289 throughout the country.

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No COVID-19 patient will be deprived of treatment in Odisha: CM Patnaik on I-Day

₹12,000 crore during this challenging period, he said, adding that the agriculture growth in the state was 7.61 per cent in 2019-20 as against the national average of 2.80 per cent.The state has bagged 18 per cent of the total investment received in the country during the period, he said.Patnaik also mentioned that Odisha has emerged as the number one state in the country in getting investment, overtaking Maharashtra.The pandemic has adverse impact on education, health and economy, and crores of people have lost their livelihood, the chief minister said, adding that the outbreak can be controlled when a vaccine comes."I am fully confident that Corona will be eliminated soon and the victory march of mankind will progress," he said.Hailing

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Ryan Reynolds urges young people to stop going to parties amid pandemic

Ryan Reynolds has urged young people in his native Canada to stop going to parties and help slow the spread of coronavirus, saying: “I hope young people don’t kill my mom.”

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Odisha: Record 2,496 new COVID-19 cases push tally to 57,126; death toll at 333

BHUBANESWAR : Odisha on Saturday reported record 2,496 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 57,126, a health department official said.

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Captain of PO 'ghost ship' off coast during pandemic shares life aboard empty boat

The captain of a huge P&O luxury cruise liner has revealed what life is like on board his empty 'ghost ship' since it's been anchored of the south west coast during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Over 57k patients recover from Covid-19 in last 24 hrs, highest in a day: Govt

NEW DELHI : India has recorded another peak of posting the highest recoveries of COVID-19 cases in a single day with 57,381 patients being cured and discharged in the past 24 hours, stated the Union Health Ministry on Saturday.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said that with such high level of recoveries, India's recovery rate has soared past 70 percent."About 32 states/UTs have exceeded the 50 percent mark. 12 states/UTs have exceeded the national Recovery Rate.

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Northampton tops new Top 10 list of highest weekly Covid-19 rates after huge jump

Northampton has recorded the highest rate of new coronavirus infections in England this week, with 260 fresh cases.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Once praised for taming the pandemic, Asian-Pacific nations worry about new onslaught

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