Possible meteorite strikes house in New Jersey, police say

HONOLULU, HI –The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, will expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. As the PHE ends, high levels of vaccination, widespread population immunity, and available treatments have significantly reduced the risk of severe COVID-19 disease, hospitalization, and death. “We mourn the loss of loved ones from the pandemic.  However, our experience demonstrated what we can accomplish when we come together as a community, having the lowest mortality rate in the nation,” said Hawaii State Health Director Dr.

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora is today releasing a report that seeks to better understand how the Government’s COVID-19 response affected Māori, Pacific Peoples and disabled people.

NEWARK, Del. - A Georgia woman, accused of Cruelty to Animals by Newark, Delaware police, has turned herself in, while a dog in her care died from injuries sustained April 28.Syniah Percell, a 25-year-old Marietta, Georgia resident, turned herself into Newark Police May 9.According to officials, police were called to an apartment on the 100 block of Thorn Lane on the report of an injured dog.A resident left Percell in charge of the resident's Yorkshire Terrier while out of the apartment.When the ower returned home, the dog was "acting strange, walking oddly and had a bruise on its body," police say.MORE HEADLINES:The dog was then taken to a veterinarian and the vet found the dog suffering from severe injuries.During the police investigation, video was found that the friend left in charge, identified as Percell, abused the dog while in her control.The dog died from the injuries sustained.Percell turned herself in and faced a judge by video.

Hurricane Katrina "survivors" stuffed in an attic – bearer bonds. They took the tattered documents to the Louisiana Treasurer’s office, where officials pieced them together 18 years later. "You never know what could be unclaimed property," Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder said in a news release.Hurricane Katrina's storm surge swamped New Orleans then levee and pump failures compounded the flooding. (Louisiana Treasury / FOX Weather)PROPERTY SUSTAIN HURRICANE DAMAGE? HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO"So a bearer bond is a bond like municipal bond or anything else that was issued before there were computers," he added.

Daniel Penny is seen in bystander video holding Jordan Neely in a chokehold. (Luces de Nueva York/Juan Alberto Vazquez via Storyful) NEW YORK - Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran at the center of Jordan Neely's choking death aboard a subway train last week, is expected to turn himself in to police as soon as Friday to face criminal charges over the incident.Neely, who was homeless, died on May 1 after Penny allegedly held him in a chokehold for several minutes.According to witnesses, Neely was yelling at and harassing passengers on the train before he was subdued by Neely and others, and ultimately died.The Medical Examiner's office ruled Neely's death a homicide. Penny, 24, will face a charge of second degree manslaughter, which could carry a jail term of up to 15 years."We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow," the Manhattan district attorney's office said in a statement.Last Friday, attorneys for Penny released a statement that read: "We would first like to express, on behalf of Daniel Penny, our condolences to those close to Mr.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A metallic object that punched a hole in the roof of a central New Jersey home this week, smashing into a hardwood floor and bouncing around a bedroom, was a meteorite, experts announced Thursday.Scientists with The College of New Jersey determined the 6-by-4-inch object, which weighs about 2.2 pounds, is a rare stony chondrite meteorite. They came to that conclusion after conducting a visual examination, making density measurements and scanning electron microscope images.

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man accused of shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on I-95 was taken into custody on Thursday. Investigators believe Chauncy Salmo Noel was behind the wheel of a white Volvo when he was involved in a dispute with another driver near the Bartram Avenue exit on May 1. During the confrontation, it's alleged that Noel fired one shot that grazed the driver of another vehicle in the arm and continued driving north on I-95 past the Broad Street exit. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe Pennsylvania State Police say they located Noel's Volvo a day later outside a property in Southwest Philadelphia and executed a search warrant on the vehicle. Noel was taken into custody on Thursday after police say investigative efforts identified him as the driver of the Volvo at the time of the shooting. A search warrant of his Southwest Philadelphia property uncovered two pistols and a rifle, according to police. No charges were immediately shared following Noel's arrest.

FILE - Actress Jamie Lee Curtis (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan (R), stars of the Disney film "Freaky Friday," pose before the premiere of the movie at the El Capitan theater Aug. 4, 2003, in Hollywood, California.

PHILADELPHIA - A woman has been arrested and charged with helping two prisoners escape from a Philadelphia prison earlier this week, police say. According to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore Jr., 21-year-old Xianni Stallings helped Ameen Hurst, 18, Nasir Grant, 24, escape the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.  Related A manhunt is underway for two inmates who officials say left their cell and escaped a Philadelphia prison through a hole in a perimeter fence. Authorities say a recorded jail phone call from one of the men before the escape helped investigators make the connection to Stallings. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says the woman is facing multiple charges in connection to the escape. The DAO requested bail be set at $2 million, but a judge set it for $500,000. This is a developing story.

A post shared by Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) On April 12, Foxx's daughter Corinne had revealed that the actor had "experienced a medical complication". "Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday mpox was no longer a global health emergency, ending a nearly year-long alert for the viral disease that led to confirmed cases in more than hundred countries.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department has made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run in Center City, according to authorities. Dominique Murphy, 37, of West Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle, and related charges after being taken in as a person of interest, police announced Thursday morning. Dominique Murray, 37 According to authorities, Murray was allegedly operating a dark gray Jeep with its headlights off on Tuesday night, speeding down JFK Boulevard in the wrong direction around 10 p.m. Officers followed the vehicle, which then sped onto the 1300 block of Arch Street, striking a woman and one of her three children as they were crossing the street. After striking them, the officers stopped to render aid and the Jeep continued, fleeing the scene. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe woman, identified as a 38-year-old, suffered severe head trauma and was initially placed in critical condition.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting. According to police, the shooting occurred on the afternoon of April 23 on the 3800 block of North 13th Street in the Hunting Park section of the city. Authorities say two masked men armed with semi-automatic weapons pulled up on the two victims who were in a car on the street. Surveillance video released by police shows the moments the two suspects fired on the vehicle, drove to another street and continued firing in the direction of the victims. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, a 40-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were struck in the face and throughout their bodies, leaving them in critical condition. The suspects then fled the scene in a gray late model Toyota Camry, which has since been located by police, authorities say. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8271 or submit an anonymous tip here. 

LAKELAND, Fla. - A Lakeland police officer is recovering in the hospital after he was shot by a 13-year-old suspect, who was also shot several times by another officer, authorities said. Officials with the Lakeland Police Department and Polk County Sheriff's Office swarmed Lincoln Avenue Wednesday afternoon, but investigators said it all started with a drive-by shooting at Simpson Park.Polk Sheriff Grady Judd and Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor said Officer Jamie Smith heard a shot fired at the park while he was investigating a separate call in the area at around 5:15 p.m. He was able to find and pursue the suspect's vehicle, a Dodge Avenger, and tried to stop it. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor provided an update on an officer-involved shooting that happened on Lincoln Avenue Wednesday afternoon.

Ontario Provincial Police say one officer died and two others were injured after a shooting in a small community just outside of Ottawa.

New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to promote and collaborate on integrative health research, focusing on identified areas of national importance in healthcare for promoting high impact research to generate evidence utilizing modern scientific methods. The MoU will also strengthen research capacity through training of Ayush researchers.

Donald Trump made his first appearance on CNN in over seven years Wednesday night at a town hall where he took questions from Republican and independent voters and moderator Kaitlan Collins.Despite repeated attempts by Collins to fact-check his statements, Trump made a flurry of false claims about the 2020 election, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.

FILE - JACKLYN ZEMAN on GENERAL HOSPITAL - Episode "15195" (Christine Bartolucci/ABC via Getty Images) Jacklyn Zeman, the longtime "General Hospital" actress who played the role of Barbara "Bobbie" Spencer, has died at 70.Zeman’s death was announced by the show's executive producer, Frank Valentini, on Twitter Wednesday evening."On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman," Valentini tweeted. "Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work.""Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew," he continued.

New Delhi: India reported about 1,690 new covid cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active cases to 19,613, the union health ministry said on Thursday.The daily positivity rate is now 1.15%, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 1.63%. In the last three years of the pandemic, India has reported more than 44.9 million cases and 5,31,736 covid related deaths. Health experts say that currently admissions are happening in those individuals who are elderly and have comorbid conditions.

Philadelphia police announce the arrest of Ticquarn Thomas, 21, of North Philadelphia, after they say he sexually assaulted a woman in University City on May 2.  PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police announce the arrest of a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman in University City last week. On Tuesday, May 2, police say a sexual assault occurred on the 3800 block of Chestnut Street, just steps away from U-Penn's campus. U-Penn's Department of Public Safety reported that the victim told police she was approached by a person who threatened to harm her with a weapon while she was taking out the trash. MORE HEADLINES Police later identified the suspect as 21-year-old Ticquarn Thomas of North Philadelphia. Thomas was taken into custody shortly after 3 p.m.

Heather Armstrong discusses her life as a professional blogger during an interview in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, July 18, 2008. Armstrong's website, which gets about 4 million hits a month, chronicles her daily life, much of it surrounding her NEW YORK (AP) - The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, who laid bare her struggles as a parent and her battles with depression and alcoholism on her site Dooce.com and on social media, has died at 47.Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.She had two children with her former husband and business partner, Jon Armstrong, began Dooce in 2001 and built it into a lucrative career.

WILMINGTON, Del. - A 43-year-old Wilmington woman has been charged after New Castle County police say she stabbed a man during a fight.According to officials, Colette Hayes was charged with one felony count of assault and one count of possession of a deadly weapon.Authorities say the incident happened early Wednesday morning, around 12:30 a.m., at the Midway Plaza Apartments. Police were called to the location, but found no victim.MORE HEADLINES:In the meantime, Hayes called 911 to say she stabbed a man during a fight and was taking him to Christiana Hospital for treatment.

 The Hollywood writers’ strike that’s snarling the television and movie industries has now scrambled the White House schedule.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say they have taken a person of interest into custody and located a vehicle they say struck a child and woman who were crossing the street near Philadelphia's City Hall on Tuesday night. The woman succumbed to her injuries Wednesday.Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department noticed a dark gray Jeep with its headlights off speeding down JFK Boulevard around 10 p.m., according to officials. Officers followed the speeding Jeep onto the 1300 block of Arch Street, where police say the vehicle struck a woman and one of her three children who were crossing the road and continued driving, police say. Authorities say the 38-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl were struck by the vehicle, while a 10-year-old and 11-year-old were unharmed. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe woman suffered severe head trauma during the collision and was placed in critical condition, according to Chief Inspector Scott Small.

Snow covers a hillside as fall colors emerge in Denali National Park, Alaska, on September 20, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating an arson at a Dunkin last month. According to officials, the incident took place on April 30 just before midnight at the Dunkin' on the 6600 block of Frankford Avenue in the Mayfair section of the city. Investigators released surveillance video showing the incident. Police say the suspect was seen with a plastic gas container that he never used and left at the location. Authorities say the suspect was also seen carrying a toaster that he placed in a trash can outside the store, which he then set on fire. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAfter setting fire to two trash cans in front of the store, he went to the back and set fire to a storage container, according to police. Police warn the suspect should not be approached if identified. Anyone with information can contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip here. 

PHILADELPHIA - A man has been hospitalized after he was shot multiple times in Philadelphia, according to police. Authorities say the 42-year-old man was shot on the 2500 block of Shelmire Avenue at 11:52 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA - Homicide Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in the North Philadelphia section of the city, police say. According to authorities, the shooting erupted inside a home on the 1500 block of North Gratz Street around 12:39 a.m.

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In this photo illustration, MTV logo, viewed on a television screen, is seen during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast on August 30, 2020 in New York City. (Photo Illustration by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) MTV News will close its doors this week after 36 years as part of the latest round of mass layoffs at Paramount Global, the company announced in a memo Tuesday.The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks with a focus on music, pop culture, news and politics.Correspondents including Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, Gideon Yago, Alison Stewart, SuChin Pak and others have built up a resume of high-profile interviews over the years, hosting town halls with the likes of former President Barack Obama, John McCain, Bill Gates and others.Perhaps the most notable moment in the network's history was during the 1994 town hall, when former President Bill Clinton declared live on MTV's "Enough Is Enough" that he prefers "briefs" over boxers when asked by an audience member about his choice of underwear.NPR HIT WITH MASS LAYOFFS, CANCELS 4 PODCASTS"Mr.

QUEENS, NY - May 9: Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was awarded Best in Show at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (Photo by Peter Fisher for The Washington Post via Getty Images) NEW YORK - This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, "That’ll be the day."A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed.

A police cruiser sits near the entrance of Glasgow Park, which was closed on the morning of May 10 due to a suspicious package.  NEWARK, Del. - A local park has been closed after a suspicious package was discovered on the grounds, police say. According to the New Castle County Police Department, officers received information about a suspicious package left in Glasgow Park overnight. The park is on the Pulaski Highway in Newark. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say officers responded to the area, closed the park and established a perimeter. The park is expected to be closed for several hours as officers investigate, authorities say. People are asked to avoid the area and use other parks. 

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Three faculty unions that went on strike last month at New Jersey’s flagship university have overwhelmingly approved four-year contracts, formally ending the first such job action in the school’s 257-year history.Thousands of professors, part-time lecturers and graduate student workers at Rutgers University staged the five-day strike at the New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark and Camden campuses as students were finishing their spring semester and preparing for finals and commencement. It began April 10 after months of negotiations had failed to resolve disputes over salary increases, better job security for adjunct faculty and guaranteed funding for graduate students, among other requests.PREVIOUS: Rutgers University strike: Faculty unions picket outside classes for second dayUnion leaders announced Monday that the new contracts were approved by 93% of members casting ballots.

A Calgary woman who recently fell victim to a so-called “distraction theft” says she feels victimized twice since it happened back in early March: first, during the crime and afterwards, by one of her banks.

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who police say struck a woman and three children Tuesday night in Center City. The collision happened around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Broad and Arch streets, according to preliminary information. Chief Inspector Scott Small said the woman and two other victims were taken to Jefferson University Hospital, and a 9-year-old was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The woman is reportedly in critical condition and two other victims are in stable condition.

TEXAS - Bryan Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, was expelled the Texas House. It was a day of reckoning for Slaton, as he is accused of breaching House rules and criminal law.MORE: Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles days after Allen mall shooting"Representative Slaton provided excessive amounts of alcohol to a 19-year old female legislative aide from his capitol office over whom he had the primary responsibility for overseeing and who was unable to give effective consent, took advantage of her intoxication and had sexual intercourse with her," said State Representative David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro.For more than a month, the actions of the 45-year-old former youth pastor have received intense scrutiny from investigators and House colleagues.Among those leading the call for expulsion was Houston State Representative Ann Johnson who served as a prosecutor of sex crimes for years.Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester"We fear the dark alley, the idea of a perpetrator there with a knife or a gun, but it is this type of man that steals innocence.

14 reported crashes and eight fatalities, has persisted despite the automakers' unveiling of their anti-theft software campaign in mid-February."GLA is driving our crime," New York Mayor Eric Adams said, using an acronym for grand larceny of autos. "Kia and Hyundai are driving the GLAs."Hyundai and Kia have said they're accelerating their distribution of the software, with Hyundai saying it's reached 6,000 installations a day.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy official is under fire for a series of racially charged tweets – including one in which he attributes misogyny and racism to "the same white, male root."Anton Tripolskii, who was hired at the Kings Point, New York, school as its $142,595-per-year sexual assault response director, sent a June 2020 tweet that's now at the target of a scathing letter from the U.S.

NEW YORK - Law enforcement sources have told FOX 5 New York that federal prosecutors plan to file charges against New York Congressman George Santos. The charges are expected to be announced as early as tomorrow in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.The exact charges are unknown at this time, but Santos had been under investigation for statements he made regarding campaign finances.FOX 5 NY has reached out to Rep. Santos for comment and reaction but has not yet heard back.This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 NY for more information. 

Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and then defaming her when she came forward decades later, a jury decided Tuesday.

Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts while holding the championship trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dal The LSU women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House this month to celebrate its winning the national championship over Iowa – following the controversy of first lady Jill Biden suggesting that both teams should be extended an invite.The university issued a press release Monday in which it confirmed plans to visit the White House on May 26."The 2023 National Championship LSU’s Women’s Basketball team has accepted an invitation to celebrate its historic season at the White House," the release reads.LSU'S ANGEL REESE TO BE IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT EDITION"The Tigers, who defeated Iowa on April 3 to earn the University’s first ever basketball national championship, will visit the nation’s capital on Friday, May 26."Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers cuts down the net against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCA Confirmation of the Tigers visit followed LSU star forward Angel Reese’s frustrations over Biden’s suggestion that the Hawkeyes also be invited."I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House, we always do," Biden said at the time.

Struggling new mum Chloe Harris was dealt yet another gruelling blow on Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale, when medics informed her that her seriously ill baby Reuben may actually have a bleed on the brain. Since being taken ill last week, the poorly newborn has been fighting for his life in hospital after doctors diagnosed the youngster with bacterial meningitis.

Vaughan liquor store last weekend were likely initiated over a suspected Bud Light purchase, police say.York Regional Police issued a news release about the incident, which happened at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.A man and a woman were allegedly accosted by several males outside of a store located in the Jane Street and Major Mackenzie Drive West area.“One of the suspects commented on the male victim’s choice of alcohol and uttered anti-homosexual derogatory slurs as he approached the victim,” police said in a news release.A police spokesperson told Global News the suspect commented on what they thought was a Bud Light purchase.“But it wasn’t.

Dozens of shell casings were found at the scene of a shooting that left a woman in critical condition.  PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a woman in critical condition Tuesday afternoon.The shooting occurred on the 4900 block of Boudinot Street around 1:35 p.m. According to police, the victim was shot once in the chest and once in the back.