Tom Wolf on Friday authorized the early release of as many as 1,800 inmates from Pennsylvania state prisons in an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.

The plan is similar to what other states and some Pennsylvania counties have undertaken, and it comes after talks broke down with Republicans who hold a majority in the state Legislature. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS Wolf's office said releasing inmates will save lives, help stop the spread of the virus and avoid overwhelming Pennsylvania's already-burdened health care system. “We can reduce our non-violent prison population and leave fewer

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Squire Barnes speaks with Toronto-born musician Paul Shaffer while in Vancouver to perform with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

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$1 lien imposed by dealership barring Edmonton man from selling his own SUV

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Mapping the trucker convoy in Ottawa: ‘no one’s leaving here’

so-called “freedom convoy” that has snarled downtown Ottawa streets is widening its grip on the city, sprawling out in new, smaller encampments scattered around town.And while the police say they’ve negotiated movement of some trucks around the city, there are protesters in various encampments who continue to dig in their heels.“If trucks leave here, they’re going out on a convoy. They’re going to join the rest of the trucks,” said John Bancroft, a coordinator for the encampment site set up on Coventry Road — a short drive from downtown Ottawa.“No one’s leaving here until the mandates are lifted.” Trudeau calls on all parties to denounce ‘illegal’ trucker occupations, blockades But in the days since, that setup has shifted — and Global News has created a map of what the convoy protest’s encampments look like now.The original location of the convoy, Wellington Street, remains lined with trucks and regular vehicles.

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Caught on video: Burnaby business owner and employee pepper-sprayed by assailant

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Ambassador Bridge protesters defiant as injunction to clear blockade is granted

Police could soon move in and end the Canada-U.S. border blockade in Windsor Ontario, after a court injunction was granted to remove protesters from the vital Ambassador Bridge crossing.

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WHO clears arthritis drug for severe Covid-19 patients

Covid-19 treatments have been prequalified by WHO, including the three presentations. A prequalification provides assurances to countries that they are purchasing quality health products.

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One of Girvan’s most eagerly-anticipated events is set to make a comeback in 2022.

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Canada wins first Olympic bronze medal in mixed snowboard cross at Beijing Games

Beijing Winter Games on Saturday.The event made its Olympic debut in Beijing, with pairs of one man and one woman racing back-to-back for a spot on the medal podium.Grondin and O’Dine had already claimed the silver and bronze, respectively, in individual competition earlier in the week.As he was in his earlier event, Grondin was the fastest out of the gate in every round of mixed competition, creating big leads in the earlier rounds. Yet he was finally outpaced in the final and finished third behind American Nick Baumgartner and Italy’s Omar Visintin.That meant O’Dine lost the advantage she had in the quarterfinals and semifinals, as the women started staggered depending on the speed of their teammates.O’Dine battled for second position but fell halfway through her run after colliding with Italy’s Caterina Carpano, yet the Canadian still managed to cross in third position.Baumgartner’s teammate Lindsey Jacobellis brought home her second gold for the U.S.

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Olympic officials suggest Russian skater’s entourage should be probed for failed drug test

Olympic officials on Saturday said they would welcome an anti-doping investigation into the Russian doctors, coaches and family members in the entourage of gold medal winning teenage skater Kamila Valieva.Valieva’s future at the Beijing Olympics hangs in the balance after the stunning revelation she had tested positive for a banned substance before winning the team event on Monday, but that the positive drug test report took more than six weeks to be made public.Fans of figure skating, athletes and anti-doping advocates have expressed outrage over a teenager being dragged into the center of an Olympic doping controversy with a positive test for an angina drug. Many have questioned the role of the adults around the 15-year-old skater.On Saturday, International Olympics Committee spokesman Mark Adams said: “Entourage has been overlooked in the past.” Beijing Olympics: Russian skater’s failed drug test confirmed, setting up fight with IOC The delay in Valieva receiving her positive drug test result also loomed large on Saturday as Olympic and anti-doping officials sought to reinstate her ban.Valieva was suspended by the Russian anti-doping body after the positive test report, but the suspension was lifted a day later after she appealed, allowing her to continue to compete.

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Trudeau says ‘everything’ on the table to end blockades, warns of potential violence

Justin Trudeau says “everything” is on the table when it comes to ending the blockades paralyzing cross-border trade at multiple locations, and which remain encamped outside Parliament Hill.And he urged anyone still participating in the convoys, which are demanding an end to COVID-19 public health measures, to go home or face “severe” consequences.“Unfortunately, we are concerned about violence, so we’re taking every precaution,” he said.“It’s time to go home – especially if you have kids with you.”Make no mistake: The border cannot, and will not, remain closed. Every option is on the table.

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WHO says ‘acute phase’ of Covid pandemic may end if…

pandemic will end this year, of course with one condition, the 70% vaccination (target is achieved) by mid this year around June, July".

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Bucks County high school surprises team manager with special senior night game

NEWTOWN, Pa. - Council Rock North High School girls basketball team wanted its Senior Night to be special for everyone, including their team manager whose dream was to play in an actual game. The school got together with Academy Park High School on Friday to play a special Senior Night game to help turn Megan Bissol's dream into a reality."She’s definitely our biggest fan we always hear her the loudest on the bench. She comes to all the games home or away and everyone just adores her," Senior teammate Kristen Polinsky said. Bissol scored the first basket of her high school career on the very first shot she put up.

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India adds 50,407 Covid cases, 804 deaths in 24 hrs; tally surges to 4.25 crore

coronavirus cases are being recorded at less than one lakh for the last six consecutive days. The death toll has climbed to 5,07,981 with 804 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The case fatality rate has been recorded at 1.19%. The active cases comprise 1.43% of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has further improved to 97.37%, the health ministry said.

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Wendy Williams denies Wells Fargo's allegations about her mental health, claims ‘financial exploitation’

Wendy Williams has filed a temporary restraining order against Wells Fargo in order to access her cash. According to Williams' filings to the court, the bank's move reportedly came after Williams' former financial adviser alleged that Williams "was of unsound mind." On Friday, financial advisers at the bank told Fox News Digital that the company's only goal was to ensure the "Wendy Williams Show" host is able to make payments to entities she "regularly" has made them to, despite what her camp is stating on the record about her being "fine" in response to reportedly being labeled as an "incapacitated person." "Wells Fargo’s priority is the financial well-being of Ms.

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At least 20 shots fired at delivery driver in Queen Village, police say

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Karnataka eases Covid entry rules for Maharashtra people

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 32,284; 1,112 deaths

Governor Wolf announces a new plan to reopen PA and its businesses

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Pa. liquor store closures drive drinkers to seek booze options

FOX 29's Kelly Rule has the latest details about the change.

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Pennsylvania to begin curbside pickup at liquor stores

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Bill Cosby not being considered for prison release due to virus

Although many inmates throughout the country are being sent home due to the threat of coronavirus and the increasing number of cases in prisons, Bill Cosby isn't going anywhere, officials say.

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Bill Cosby’s Publicist Says Cosby Not Meeting Governor’s Criteria For Early Release Because He Is A Violent Offender Is ‘Ludicrous’ (Exclusive Details)

TSR Exclusive Details: Although Bill Cosby’s team had held out hope for an early release following Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s order to release some convicts, officials made it clear that it wasn’t going to happen for Bill.

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Gov. Wolf unveils plan to reopen Pennsylvania economy

Governor Wolf announces a new plan to reopen PA and its businesses

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Bill Cosby ineligible for early prison release over coronavirus concerns

Bill Cosby will not be granted an early prison release despite Pennsylvania’s plan to release some convicts to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Gov. Wolf to unveil plan to reopen Pennsylvania economy

Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled an initiative to create a lead-free Pennsylvania through increased access to blood testing for children, among other measures. ( Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. Tom Wolf )

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Gov. Wolf orders essential workers to wear protective masks while they are at work.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 26,490; 647 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the latest details in Center City.

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Pa. mail-in, absentee ballot applications surge for June primary

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Pennsylvania surpasses 25K coronavirus cases; 584 deaths reported

PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania passed 25,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and state health officials on Tuesday reported 60 new deaths.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 25,345; 584 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the latest details in South Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases approach 25K, surpass 500 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the latest details in South Philadelphia.

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Governors talk reopening as states track more COVID-19

As the US total of COVID-19 cases reached 571,694, including 23,036 deaths, six East Coast governors announced a new partnership to reopen their states' economies safely in the following weeks and months.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 24,199; 524 deaths

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins Good Day Weekend to discuss his efforts to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus within the prison system.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins Good Day Weekend to discuss his efforts to help limit the spread of the novel coronavirus within the prison system.

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Pennsylvanians to receive extra $600 in unemployment benefits

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Wolf suggests Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases could surge next week

FOX 29's Shaina Humphries reports the latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the Delaware Valley.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 19,979; 416 fatalities

PA state officials give an update on new COVID-19 cases during press conference Thursday

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White House names next likely COVID-19 hot spots

Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia will likely be the next novel coronavirus hot spots, according to the White House task force.

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Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 18,228; 338 fatalities

Vice President Mike Pence prioritized social distancing in a message to Philadelphia.

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Pennsylvania schools ordered to remain closed until end of academic year

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Pa. to seize medical supplies for COVID-19 fight

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Pennsylvania says short-term rental owners ignoring shutdown order

Health Secretary Rachel Levine provides an update on the latest coronavirus developments in Pennsylvania.

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Spring surprise: Pennsylvania kicks off trout season early

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Trout season in Pennsylvania opened Monday in an abrupt announcement by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission that was designed to preempt big gatherings of anglers and travel that typically occurs on the traditional April opening day.

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Pennsylvania health officials discuss the latest developments regarding the novel coronavirus.

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Pennsylvania moves ahead with plan to free some inmates to minimize spread coronavirus

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