PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia City Council formally banned police from using certain modes of restraint on crime suspects Thursday, including kneeling on a suspect's neck, and voted to open contract negotiations with the police union to the public.The contract bill passed by the council requires a public hearing to be held 30 days before a contract is proposal is officially proposed to the police union and allows for public comment on the initial proposal before it is submitted.The restraint bill incorporates into law bans on certain restraints that were already in or were recently added to the police department's conduct rules, but it also applies to other law enforcement agencies that operate in the city.Under the first bill, the public.

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Van sought in hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian, police say

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne police say they’re looking for a van driver who left the roadway, struck a pedestrian who was walking on the sidewalk then fled the scene.The crash happened around 5 p.m.

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26-year-old transgender woman killed in West Philadelphia shooting Monday, suspect in custody

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia Monday morning.The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the 900 block of North 41st Street.Police say the 26-year-old was shot one time in the left arm and once in the left side of the neck.The victim was transported to Presbyterian Hospital by a private vehicle and pronounced dead a short time later.Police say an adult male was taken into custody following the incident. Deja Lynn Alvarez, a transgender activist, tells FOX 29's Kelly Rule the victim was a transgender woman. Advertisement"We are transgender women and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

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Johnstone, 2-time WS champ and popular prankster, dies at 74

LOS ANGELES – Jay Johnstone, who won World Series championships as a versatile outfielder with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers while being baseball’s merry prankster, has died. He was 74.He died last Saturday of complications from COVID-19 and also had suffered from dementia in recent years, according to his daughter Mary Jayne Sarah Johnstone.

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26-year-old killed in West Philadelphia shooting Monday, suspect in custody

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia Monday morning.The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m.

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Negotiations continue with advocates for the homeless and Philadelphia officials

PHILADELPHIA - After months of people living in tents along the Parkway and Ridge Avenue, could more permanent housing be in their futures? Is it possible city officials and advocates for the homeless encampment reached a deal?Monthly, Cookie Bundy sweeps along the 2900 block of Westmont Street in Strawberry Mansion.“For the kids, I come out and clean up,” Bundy said.“Do this on your own?” asked FOX 29’s Jeff Cole.“Yes sir,” Bundy replied.On the narrow block sit boarded homes that encampment organizers say the Philadelphia Housing Authority has offered as possible housing for the homeless now living in tents at two sites in the city.AdvertisementBut, there’s a problem.“If the city and the PHA want to show us units that are falling apart,

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Q&A: Will the Trump administration be able to ban TikTok?

depress turnout at a Trump rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.WHAT'S NEXT?Trump has said TikTok could avoid a U.S. ban if it's sold to an American company.TikTok is still scrambling to firm up a deal tentatively struck earlier in September in which it would partner with Oracle, a huge database-software company, and Walmart in an effort to win the blessing of both the Chinese and American governments.

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Murphy signs law exempting combat pay from NJ income tax

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Democratic Gov.

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Philadelphia native Cole Brown joins Good Day to talk about his book "Greyboy"

PHILADELPHIA - As a part of FOX 29’s Our Race Reality series, 25-year-old Philadelphia native Cole Brown joined Good Day’s Mike Jerrick and Karen Hepp to discuss his book “Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World.”Brown is a native of Chestnut Hill. He attended both Penn Charter and Chestnut Hill Academy.

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New Glasgow police ticket man after party exceeds gathering limit

COVID-19 guidelines.In a press release, New Glasgow Regional Police say at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday officers responded to a complaint under the province’s Liquor Control Act to a home on Willow Avenue.

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Police seek information on whereabouts of missing 16-year-old boy

Police in West Philadelphia seek information on missing 16-year-old Jahiem Jones. WEST PHILADELPHIA - Police in West Philadelphia are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old boy.Authorities say 16-year-old Jahiem Jones was last seen September 13th on the 200 block of North Wanamaker Street.Jones is described as 4’9” and weighing about 150 pounds.

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Reportedly upset over text messages, Altoona police say a man stabbed his mother

ALTOONA, Pa. - A Pennsylvania man repeatedly stabbed his mother after she sent him a text message telling him to grow up and get a job, authorities said.Tavin McCullough, 23, faces attempted homicide and other counts stemming from Sunday's attack at his mother's home in Altoona, local media reported. It wasn't known Monday if he has retained an attorney.Police went to the home around 6 a.m.

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Federal judge in Philadelphia orders stop to Postal Service cuts, echoing others

Data obtained by The Associated Press shows Postal Service districts across the nation are missing the agency’s own standards for on-time delivery as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mail. PHILADELPHIA - A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others Monday in ordering the U.S.

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Philadelphia man strikes officer fleeing a Camden County traffic stop, police say

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J - Authorities say a Philadelphia man fleeing a traffic stop in New Jersey struck a police officer before he was apprehended.Gloucester Township police say the vehicle was stopped shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday but the driver drove away, striking an officer with the car door and running over the officer's foot.The vehicle broke down 3 miles away and 20-year-old Oliver Lee of Philadelphia was arrested.Police say Lee faces charges including resisting arrest and aggravated assault.

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US judge orders stop to Postal Service cuts, echoing others

PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others Monday in ordering the U.S. Postal Service to halt recent cuts that critics say are causing mail delays and threatening the integrity of the presidential election.U.S.

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Satellite election offices to open throughout Philadelphia

National Voter Registration Day PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia commissioners have voted to open satellite election offices throughout the city, creating easier avenues to vote.The offices will be open seven days a week and will provide a number of services for voters, including requesting mail-in ballots in person, receiving that ballot, voting and returning the voted ballot all at the same location. These offices will also be a place voters can drop voted ballots.

26-year-old woman killed in West Philadelphia shooting Monday, suspect in custody

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia Monday morning.The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m.

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Civilian police oversight in Regina could expand this week

WATCH: The city of Regina is set to consider changes to the way police are governed.

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26-year-old man killed in West Philadelphia shooting Monday

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A man has died after police say he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Monday morning.The shooting occurred shortly after 8 a.m.

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Oregon police department removes thin blue line from patrol vehicles

BEND, Ore. - An Oregon police department has announced the removal of thin blue line vinyl decals from its patrol cars, saying they have become a divisive symbol to some in the community.The decals run along the sides of 29 Bend Police Department vehicles from door to rear.

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Pederson sticking with Wentz after another rough Sunday, second-guesses overtime punt

Head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lincoln Financial Field on September 27, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Police release video of three suspects in Nicetown-Tioga triple shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released new video of three suspects wanted in connection with a shooting that left three other men injured last week in Nicetown-Tioga. The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

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Florida police break up big FSU parties as virus spreads

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As coronavirus cases spike among Florida State University students, local police said Sunday they broke up a party at an off-campus student apartment complex that involved about 700 vehicles and more than 1,000 attendees.Tallahassee police said it was one of a dozen large gatherings they broke up over the weekend, including one Sunday where two people were injured by gunfire.Police said the vehicles at the student apartment complex were blocking travel lanes and a Leon County sheriff’s helicopter was used to help disburse the crowd.Florida State University reported that more than 1,400 students and 26 employees had tested positive for COVID-19 through Sept. 18.

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Driver sought after fatal hit-and-run in Cheltenham Township

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Montgomery County are searching for a driver in a deadly hit-and-run.The incident occurred Monday night in Cheltenham Township near Cheltenham Avenue and Ogontz Avenue.According to police, the driver of a white SUV hit a female pedestrian and then left the scene.Police are looking for the driver of a white SUV they say fled the scene after fatally striking and killing a female pedestrian in Cheltenham Township.

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1-month-old reported missing from West Philadelphia found safe, police say

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they have safely located a missing one-month-old boy who was reported missing late last week. The baby was reported missing Thursday and police announced the child had been found safe just before 6 a.m. Sunday morning. According to police, the baby was last seen by his father, who had not been cooperative with police.This is a developing story.

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Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok following emergency hearing

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Philadelphia police search for missing 1-month-old baby

WEST PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 1-month-old boy.James Brown was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 24 on the 5500 block of Spruce Street in West Philadelphia.

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Police crackdown on unsanctioned car rally in Wasaga Beach, Ont.

Police say they had to effectively shut down Wasaga Beach, Ont. Saturday night, only allowing residents inside the town limits.

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Woman hospitalized after being shot on I-4, police say

Florida moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | Missing 11-year-old girl from Apopka found | President Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court]The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday, police said.

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Eagles late rally against Bengals ends in tie, 23-23

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 27: Philadelphia Eagles Running Back Miles Sanders (26) carries the ball past Cincinnati Bengals Nose Tackle D.J. Reader (98) in the first half during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles on Sep PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles and Bengals tied on Sunday in overtime by a final of 23-23.A pair of costly pass interference calls against the Bengals secondary late in the 4th quarter set up a game-tying rushing touchdown by Carson Wentz that evened the score at 23 a piece. The Eagles offense appeared sluggish for most of the game.

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Police: Man, 20, shot multiple times in North Philadelphia in critical condition

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man is fighting for his life after he was shot several times Sunday afternoon in North Philadelphia. According to police, the 20-year-old victim was shot multiple times on the 2800 block of North Reese Street around 12:30 p.m.The victim has taken to Temple University Hospital by private car. Police say he is currently in critical condition.No arrests have been reported at this time.

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TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs Trump administration's app store ban

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2 teens among 4 injured in West Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Police say two teenage boys were among four people injured by gunfire overnight in West Philadelphia. Police say the quadruple shooting happened on the 100 block of North Lindenwood Street around midnight.According to police, a 15-year-old boy was shot four times and a 16-year-old was shot once in the ankle. Two other victims, a 21-year-old man and a 46-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.All four victims were reportedly placed in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Hospital.Police have not announced any arrests at this time. No word on what sparked the gun violence.Editor's note: Initial reports indicated both teenage victims were 16-years-old.

TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs app store ban

NEW YORK – Lawyers for TikTok pleaded with a U.S. federal judge on Sunday to delay the Trump Administration's ban of the popular video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of the day, arguing the move would infringe on First Amendment rights and do irreparable harm to the business.The 90-minute hearing came after President Donald Trump declared this summer that TikTok was a threat to national security and that it either sold its U.S.

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Fist fight breaks out on Surrey bus after man refuses to put on mask: police

Mandatory masks to be required on all Metro Vancouver public transit amid COVID-19 According to police, a man boarded the bus without a mask on.

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With anger at police high, officers face greater danger

CHICAGO – A man walks up to a squad car and opens fire on two sheriff’s deputies sitting inside. Two police officers are shot after responding to sounds of gunfire during a protest.The shootings — one in Los Angeles and the other 2000 miles (3,200 kilometers) away in Louisville, Kentucky, less than two weeks later — are stark reminders of the dangers law enforcement officers face at a time when anger toward them in the wake of police killings of Black Americans, such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, has boiled over.“I think it’s more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops,” Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown told reporters at a recent briefing.

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Man stabbed twice in Holmesburg walks to hospital, police say

HOLMESBURG - Authorities are investigating after a man was stabbed multiple times Sunday afternoon in Holmesburg.Police say a 23-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder and the back of the head on the 4000 block of Cottman Avenue around noon. Police say the victim walked to Jefferson-Frankford Hospital and was placed in stable condition.Authorities are working to pinpoint exactly where the stabbing happened.

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Police: Woman, 61, assaulted with baseball bat in critical condition

KINGSESSING - Police say a 61-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was assaulted with a baseball bat inside a home in Kingsessing early Sunday morning.Police responded to a home on the 1100 block of South 52nd Street around 2 a.m.

Seattle police arrest 10 people during Saturday protests

SEATTLE - Seattle Police said they arrested ten people in response to assaults and property damage during another day of unrest in the city.The Seattle Police Department said just before 7:00 p.m.

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Newsom signs law requiring California to house transgender inmates based on gender identity

SAN QUENTIN, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 29: A California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officer wears a protective mask as he stands guard at the front gate of San Quentin State Prison on June 29, 2020 in San Quentin, California. San Quen SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Gov.

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2 16-year-olds among 4 injured in West Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Two 16-year-old boys were among four people injured by gunfire overnight in West Philadelphia. Police say the quadruple shooting happened on the 100 block of North Lindenwood Street around midnight.Along with two teenage victims, police say a 46-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were also injured during the shooting.All four victims are reportedly in stable condition at a city hospital. Police have not announced any arrests at this time.

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Eagles look to pick up first win of season against Burrow-lead Bengals

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 20: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) leaves the field after a turnover in the first half during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles on September 20, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Fie PHILADELPHIA - After dropping the first two games of the season, the Philadelphia Eagles will welcome NFL newcomer Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.Like the Eagles, the Bengals are also searching for their first win of the season after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cleveland Browns.

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Seattle police arrest 7 after fires set during Saturday protests

SEATTLE - Seattle Police said they arrested seven people in response to assaults and property damage during another day of unrest in the city.The Seattle Police Department said just before 7:00 p.m.

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Over 36,000 Covid cases, 128 deaths in central police forces: Data

coronavirus cases in central police forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs have gone over 36,000 with 128 personnel succumbing to the pandemic, according to a latest data.The cases pertain to the seven forces of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Security Guard (NSG) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).As per the latest data accessed by PTI, these forces have recorded over 36,000 COVID-19 cases till now, out of which, 6,646 are active while rest of the personnel have recovered.The maximum cases at 10,636 have been recorded in the BSF, the country's largest border guarding force

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Portand, Oregon, police make arrests at downtown rally

PORTLAND – Portland police Saturday night arrested anti-police brutality protesters who had gathered downtown. Shortly after 9 p.m., video on social media showed the officers tackling protesters and making arrests as the crowd of several hundred people yelled at them.

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Philadelphia puts ban on police chokeholds into law

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