(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)HARRISBURG, Pa. - Two bills to change how police are hired and trained were approved unanimously on Monday by a Pennsylvania House committee.Action on the proposals was taken a week after black state representatives commandeered the speaker's dais and disrupted House business to pressure majority Republicans to take action on stalled bills involving how police interact with people.The Judiciary Committee voted for a measure that would mandate thorough background checks for law enforcement officers and require applicants' former employers to provide information on their job history, including disciplinary actions.The Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission would operate an electronic database.

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Green Brigade kettled by police at Glasgow anti-racism demo

George Square as they attended a Glasgow Says No to Racism event. The left-wing Celtic supporters' group joined hundreds of anti-racism protesters gathered at the demonstration in Glasgow city centre despite people being warned by police to stay away due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Complaints about Titusville home lead police to stolen guns, drugs

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Complaints from residents about a home in Titusville resulted in police finding drugs and stolen firearms, officials said.According to a news release, The Titusville Police Department, police searched the home Thursday after concerned residents witnessed “drug-related activities and violent criminal activities, which involved gunfire outside the house.”“This agency-wide responsive initiative, headed up by the Special Investigation Section (SIS), resulted in the seizure of a large cache of firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, high capacity firearm magazines and narcotics,” authorities said.According to police, half of the seized firearms had been previously reported stolen to law enforcement.Two people were arrested

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Police: Man, 51, shot and killed inside vacant home in East Germantown

EAST GERMANTOWN - Authorities are investigating after a 51-year-old man was fatally shot in the head inside a vacant home in East Germantown.Police responded the 5500 block of Boyd Street just sometime before midnight on Friday.

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Police protests upend Democratic Senate contest in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – For months, Charles Booker languished in the shadows, talking about racial and economic justice in a long shot bid to take on Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader of the U.S. Senate.

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Lawmakers use protest momentum to push state racial reforms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The racial reckoning sweeping the country after the killing of George Floyd in police custody has generated momentum at state capitols for widespread reforms addressing a range of inequities.Lawmakers have floated proposals to address affirmative action, racial disparities in school funding and health care, criminal justice reforms and even study reparations for slavery.The efforts go beyond policing reforms to focus on systemic racism that has stubbornly pervaded public life for decades.

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Police break up lockdown party after 30 revellers 'set up tented village in woods'

Police were forced to break up a lockdown party after more than 30 people set up a 'huge tented village' in a woodland area last night.

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Need a job? Here’s who’s hiring right now in Canada

COVID-19, scores of unemployed Canadians have started looking for jobs.What they face is very different from the pre-pandemic labour market, says Carolyn Levy of Randstad Canada.At the beginning of the year, the country’s unemployment rate was hovering around 5.5 per cent, close to a record low. That was after the jobless rate had kept firmly under six per cent for all of 2019.“It was a job-seekers’ market for a couple of years,” Levy says.Now things have “really changed,” she adds.Unemployment stood at an all-time high of 13.7 per cent in May, according to the latest available data from Statistics Canada.

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Piramal Pharma Solutions to acquire manufacturing facility of G&W Laboratories in US

MUMBAI : Piramal Enterprises Ltd's Pharma Solutions business, a contract development and manufacturing organization, on Saturday announced that it has entered into an agreement with G&W Laboratories Inc. to acquire its solid oral dosage drug product manufacturing facility located in Pennsylvania, USA, for $17.5 million.The all-cash deal is subject to customary pre-closing conditions.

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Police search for man accused of groping girl in Princeton

PRINCETON, N.J. - Princeton police are searching for a man accused of groping a 16-year-old girl.The alleged incident happened on Witherspoon Street in the Torrey Lane area on June 12 around 7:30 p.m."I can understand why it’s a shock for sure to the community because Princeton is a pretty quiet town for the most part,” said Paul Monohan. “It’s obviously terrible.

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Pub beer gardens could get police patrols to enforce social distancing in 'new normal'

Police could start patrolling beer gardens to ensure drinkers comply with social distancing rules under plans to re-open pubs next month.

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Philadelphia woman accused of torching police cruisers during riots held without bail

PHILADELPHIA - A judge ordered a woman accused of setting fire to two police cruisers after peaceful protest devolved into rioting last month in Center City to be held without bail. Federal investigators say photos from the incident and information available online helped lead them to the suspect.During the chaotic scene outside City Hall on May 30, Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal is accused of torching a police cruiser and a sport utility vehicle. Investigators say video evidence shows Blumenthal take a piece of wood from an engulfed police cruiser and place it into an idle SUV, causing the vehicle to catch fire.

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Second arrest made in shooting that injured 5-year-old, 3 others, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – A second arrest has been made in a shooting at an apartment complex that injured four people, including a 5-year-old, according to the Orlando Police Department.Michael Bridges, 29, has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, a spokesperson for the department said.[READ MORE: 4 people shot, including 5-year-old at Orlando apartment complex]According to authorities, the shooting happened at the Windsor Cove Apartment complex on June 13.Officials said all injuries were non-life-threatening, but that two adults were transported to the hospital for treatment.

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Dua Lipa hires boyfriend Anwar Hadid to play lover in new video – report

Dua Lipa has reportedly hired her boyfriend Anwar Hadid to play her love interest in her next music video.The couple have been self-isolating together in north London during the U.K.’s coronavirus lockdown, and rather than wait until restrictions are fully removed, the star has apparently decided to push ahead and film with Anwar as rules on social distancing do not apply to those already living together.“Dua has been getting back to work in London this week and has been shooting for her next music video,” a source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper.“Things were put on ice originally but with lockdown easing slower than they expected, they decided to push ahead and shoot a video with Anwar because he and Dua do not need to be two metres apart

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Temple University athletes will return to campus next week for voluntary workouts

(Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA,PA - Temple University Athletics announced Friday that student-athletes will begin returning to campus on Monday, June 22nd for voluntary workouts.“We are excited to welcome back out student-athletes to campus. As we developed our plans for a return to participation, we made the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes and staff the top priority,” Director of Athletics Dr.

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Delhi Police DCP tests positive for Covid-19

New Delhi: A Delhi Police DCP tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, officials said.The deputy commissioner of police is currently under home quarantine.

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Authorities say NJ mom helped fugitive son flee to Pennsylvania

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J. - A New Jersey mother helped her adult son flee to Pennsylvania after he shot a man several times during a robbery last month, authorities said.Felicia Terrell, 53, of Highland Park, has been charged with three counts of hindering apprehension, according to New Jersey state police. It wasn’t known Friday if she’s retained an attorney.Terrrell’s 21-year-old son, James Ward, was arrested last week at a hotel Wilkes-Barre.

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Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting will be fired

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One of three police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor in Louisville has been fired. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer made the announcement Friday, stating that Louisville Metro Police is initiating the termination of Det. Brett Hankison.Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman who was studying to become a nurse, was shot eight times by officers who burst into her home while conducting a narcotics investigation on March 13.

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Philadelphia police lieutenant who died of coronavirus laid to rest Friday

Lt. James Walker passed away due to the coronavirus, Mayor Jim Kenney confirmed Monday.

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Pennsylvania jobless rate slides back from pandemic peak

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania’s unemployment began sliding down from its pandemic peak in May, even clocking in at below the national rate as payrolls grew by almost 200,000, the state said Friday.Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 13.1% in May, down 3 percentage points from April's adjusted rate, the state Department of Labor and Industry said. It had initially estimated Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate at 15.1% in April, its highest rate in over four decades of record-keeping.But that preliminary figure was adjusted upward to 16.1% in April, setting yet another four-decade record.

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Southeastern Pennsylvania counties to move to green June 26, Philly to uphold some restrictions

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (Office of Gov. Tom Wolf)PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says southeastern counties will move into the green phase of the state's reopening plan next Friday.The eight counties in our area that will move into the least restrictive phase of the three-tiered plan include: Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton.While Philadelphia will move green ahead of Mayor Kenny's July 3 target date, Wolf says Philadelphia residents and businesses will still follow the plan laid out Thursday by city officials.Erie, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna will also move into the green phase on the 26th.

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AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans support police protests

NEW YORK – Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday weekend’s demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality, a majority of Americans say they approve of recent protests around the country. Many think they'll bring positive change.And despite the headline-making standoffs between law enforcement and protesters in cities nationwide, the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also finds a majority of Americans think law enforcement officers have generally responded to the protests appropriately.

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Overturned dump truck scatters sand, closes eastbound lanes of PA Turnpike near Fort Washington

FORT WASHINGTON - An overturned dump truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has closed the eastbound lanes near Fort Washington as crews work to clear the scene.The accident happened sometime around 7 a.m. just east of Fort Washington Interchange.

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Calgary police believe changes to Police Act are needed

The Calgary Police Service says there are a number of recommendations from the Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association it would like to see put in place. Adam Toy reports.

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Police: 2 injured after 15 shots fired at car in Mount Airy

MOUNT AIRY - Authorities say one man is in critical condition and another man is hurt after an overnight shooting in Mount Airy.According to police, four men were sitting in a car on the 8000 block of Forrest Avenue around midnight when at least 15 shots peppered the vehicle.Two of the men, both age 21, were struck by gunfire. One of the men sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and another was shot in the chest. FROM PHILLY: Police: Man, 40, shot twice while sitting in parked car in KensingtonThe driver, who was not shot, was able to flag down a patrol officer on the 2400 block of Cheltenham Avenue. The victims were taken to Einstein Medical Center.

Police: Man sat on woman's lap during car theft, police chase that stretched from Ewing to Fairless Hills

EWING, N.J. - Authorities have arrested a man who they say carjacked a woman in a CVS parking lot by sitting on her lap and pinning her down while leading police on a chase from Trenton to Fairless Hills.According to police, the incident happened on Thursday when 31-year-old Tomasz Dymek approached two women in the parking lot of a CVS on the 1600 block of Olden Avenue. Dymek reportedly asked the women for money and was given a dollar.Police say Dymek then forced his way into the driver's seat of the victim's vehicle where a 66-year-old woman was seated. Dymek sat on top of the woman, pinning her down, and sped away with the car.RELATED COVERAGE: CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETYWitnesses called police and followed the car until officers joined the

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Shortage of lumber creates issues for construction projects

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - An extreme shortage in pressure treated wood and other supplies is leaving several companies and customers with unfinished products. “I got to replace a couple boards but there’s nothing, it’s bare. Everybody being home, they want to build decks.

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Dave Franco and Alison Brie attend an advance screening of Franco's directorial debut The Rental

They've been married since 2017, and have collaborated on a healthy handful of projects including The Little Hours and The Disaster Artist.On Thursday, Dave Franco was on hand to herald his directorial debut, a creepy new thriller called The Rental, at an advance screening at Vineland Drive-In in City of Industry outside Los Angeles, California.The film stars his wife Alison Brie, along with The Guest and Legion star Dan Stevens, who was also in attendance at the event.

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The Latest: Maryland police chief steps down

TOP OF THE HOUR:— Maryland police chief steps down amid reports of racial bias.— Lawsuit: Oregon boy, 12, pinned to ground by deputies with knee to his neck.___UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A Maryland police chief is stepping down amid reports alleging racial bias and discrimination toward officers of color.

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Atlanta police call out sick over charges in fatal shooting

ATLANTA – Atlanta police officers called out sick to protest the filing of murder charges against an officer who shot a man in the back, while the interim chief acknowledged members of the force feel abandoned amid protests demanding massive changes to policing.Interim Chief Rodney Bryant told The Associated Press in an interview that the sick calls began Wednesday night and continued Thursday, but said the department had sufficient staff to protect the city. It’s not clear how many officers called out.“Some are angry.

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New Zealand police officer shot dead a day after new round of strict gun laws passed

New Zealand police said an officer was shot and killed and another wounded in the leg in Auckland on Friday morning when they stopped a car. The suspect was on the run.Police said officers were carrying out a routine traffic stop when they pulled over a car carrying two people.

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Paul Pogba has Rolls-Royce seized by police over number plate ahead of Man Utd return

Paul Pogba reportedly had his Rolls-Royce seized by police after being pulled over for driving with a French number plate. Greater Manchester Police spotted the Manchester United star driving his Wraith Black Badge on the M56 and stopped him when he exited near Manchester Airport.

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NBA Players Will Be Given a Ring That Can Predict Coronavirus Symptoms Days in Advance

NBA players will be given a “smart ring” that has the capability of predicting symptoms of COVID-19 up to three days in advance.

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Democrat lawmakers in Florida discuss racial inequalities in America

The Florida Democratic Party held a virtual meeting on Thursday evening to talk about racial injustice in America. Democratic members of the U.S. Congress from Florida all spoke about how best to use the momentum built up from protests during the past several weeks. Rep.

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Orlando, Sanford police chiefs to serve on new subcommittee on law enforcement accountability

8 Can’t Wait principals, crafted by Campaign Zero, a group focused on ending police violence, will be a starting point for the Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change’s initial discussion.Those eight tenants are:Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon and Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith will be among the law enforcement leaders discussing those ideas and coming up with solutions to the problems our country is facing today.FPCA president and Temple Terrace Police Department Chief Kenneth Albano said the ultimate goals of the new subcommittee are to lead the way for positive change, rebuild trust and accountability and create standardized procedures that can be used statewide.“This is just the beginning.

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Seattle police union expelled from large labor group

SEATTLE – The largest labor group in the Seattle area has expelled the city's police union, saying the guild representing officers failed to address racism within its ranks.The vote Wednesday night by the King County Labor Council to exclude the Seattle Police Officers Guild comes after weeks of protests in the city over police brutality and racism following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. It's also significant as the labor council is politically influential.

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Herschel Walker offers to fly 'defund the police' supporters to countries without law enforcement

Georgia alum Herschel Walker on the sidelines during a game between Murray State Racers and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

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Coronavirus: Winnipeg police headquarters set to reopen for public walk-ins

reopening its Headquarters Service Centre at 245 Smith St. Monday, June 22.All of the city’s police stations closed to walk-ins in mid-March as the province braced for COVID-19.Health guidelines, including physical distancing and capacity limits, will be in place when the doors reopen, and the force says to expect some delays.

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Lawmakers to probe security agencies over far-right killing

BERLIN – German lawmakers plan to investigate possible mistakes made by security agencies in their handling of two neo-Nazis suspected of killing a regional politician last year.Opposition lawmakers in the central state of Hesse announced Thursday that they want to hold a parliamentary investigation into what police and domestic intelligence officials knew about the two suspects, whose trial began this week. Stephan Ernst, a 46-year-old German man, is accused of the murder, attempted murder, serious bodily harm and firearms offenses.

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Reward being offered leading to arrest following Delaware State Police Law Enforcement Memorial vandalism

PHILADELPHIA - Delaware State Police are investigating after the Delaware State Police Law Enforcement Memorial was vandalized.Investigators say the memorial was spray-painted with the words "Black Lives Matter" in the overnight hours of June 15 into June 16.The memorial is dedicated to troopers who have given their lives in the line of duty and each fallen officer's name is engraved in the memorial."Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the surviving family members, who are heartbroken by this act.

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Scam COVID-19 emails leading to more internet fraud in Saskatoon: police

COVID-19 emails, according to Saskatoon Police Service.“Anytime there’s an international or national issue, there are going to be groups that try to swoop in and take advantage of that,” said chief Troy Cooper during a virtual press conference Wednesday. Saskatoon police do not track frauds specific to their type, in this case internet fraud.

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‘It could have been too much:' Bank employee steals over $14,000 from cash drawer, police say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida woman is behind bars after police say she stole over $14,000 from the cash drawer she oversaw at the bank where she was employed, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.Officers were contacted on June 9 by the vice president of the Space Coast Credit Union in reference to a fraud case at the 200 Bill France Boulevard bank branch.When officers arrived at the bank, they were told an employee, identified as 26-year-old Chazlyn Jackson, had been stealing significant amounts of money from her cash drawer while certifying that her drawer’s cash balance was in order at the end of the day.After supervisors had audited Jackson’s account, they found she had taken $14,570.45 from the bank by “force balancing”

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Aston Villa captain Grealish charged by police over driving offences following lockdown incident

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with driving without due care and attention, and failing to stop at or report a collision.Grealish is set to appear in court on August 25 following an alleged incident when he breached lockdown regulations on March 29.The midfielder was pictured on social media on a Birmingham street next to a Range Rover, which had apparently collided with two parked cars.Grealish apologised and said he was "deeply embarrassed" after it emerged he had visited a friend's house, breaching government rules that were imposed to try to limit the spread of coronavirus.West Midlands Police launched an investigation and on Thursday revealed the playmaker, linked with Manchester United, has been charged."A Premier

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Every Atlanta Police Department officer to receive $500 bonus

ATLANTA - JULY 28: An Atlanta police vehicle sits parked outside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28, 2019.

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The roads being closed this weekend as police try to crack down on illegal raves

Failsworth on Saturday night, where a 20-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose. Up to 2,000 others went to another event at a brownfield site in Carrington, Trafford, where three people were stabbed and a woman was allegedly raped.

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As Atlanta police call out, force says it can protect city

ATLANTA – Atlanta’s police department reassured residents Thursday that it can still protect the city even though officers are calling out in larger numbers than normal, a day after prosecutors charged a member of the force with murder for shooting a man in the back.Prosecutors brought felony murder and other charges against the white officer who shot Rayshard Brooks, saying that Brooks was not a deadly threat and that the officer kicked the wounded black man and offered no medical treatment for over two minutes as he lay dying on the ground.

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Coronavirus: Montreal Impact allowed to resume full team workouts at training centre

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The teams are preparing to return to action at the league’s World Cup-style “MLS is Back” tournament scheduled to run July 8 to Aug. 11 in the Orlando area.The league lifted its team training moratorium on June 4, pending approval of individual club plans by local authorities and the league.In advance of full team training, players have to complete a physical examination and pass two COVID-19 tests.

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