PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. - History will be made as U.S. Senator Kamala Harris accepts her party’s nomination for Vice President of the United States.And, Harris is inspiring young girls and women everywhere with her achievements.

Members of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, say it will truly be a proud moment watching Senator Harris give her speech.While AKA does not endorse candidates, they say this is a full circle moment.When Evelyn Sample-Oates heard the news about Senator Kamala Harris, she says she was excited for her own reasons.

But, as Executive Director of Government Affairs for the Philadelphia School District, and mother to a 16-year-old girl, Sample-Oates could not help but think of young women first.“Now she knows that anything is.

Read more on fox29.com

All news from fox29.com

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Canadian protesters continue to occupy key trade bridge

Canadian demonstrators led by truckers angry over Covid-19 restrictions defied police and kept occupying a key bridge yesterday, while thousands more rallied in the capital as a two-week-old protest showed no signs of abating.

Justin Trudeau Usa Switzerland France Australia Canada Netherlands Washington county Ontario city Ottawa county Canadian county Windsor state Michigan city Detroit, state Michigan World Coronavirus

Queen 'will return to work next week' suggesting she hasn't caught Covid

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

Charles Princecharles testing symptoms self-isolation

Trucker protests: Demonstrators gather in Ottawa for 3rd weekend in a row

Day 16 of what the prime minister and police are calling an illegal occupation in our nation’s capital. All available officers are being deployed to enforce safety and to encourage protesters to leave, but the disruption continues.

Abigail Bimman city Ottawa gatherings reports

Fledgling Chapelhall FC are boosting players' mental health in county village

Chapelhall FC will kick their first league ball during the summer, having been borne of a hunger for the game in the village but, more importantly, to help struggling players with their mental health battles.

sports Health Ball

COVID reinfections: Are they milder and do they strengthen immunity?

How common are reinfections?

India Britain symptoms infection Immunic

‘Increasingly severe’ penalties for convoy protesters who break law, feds warn

trucker convoy protesters who break the law will be “increasingly severe” as an occupation in Ottawa extends past two weeks and blockades spring up across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting Saturday with ministers and senior officials to see how protests, occupations and blockades can be brought “under control.”“I convened the Incident Response Group again today – we went over the efforts underway to address the illegal blockades and occupations,” Trudeau said on Twitter.

Doug Ford Justin Trudeau Canada county Ontario city Ottawa city Ontario county Windsor Twitter Provident

Navy seizes 2 Indian trawlers and detains 12 Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sea of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); In an operation conducted in seas north of Talaimannar in the dark hours of 12th February 2022, Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian fishermen, whilst poaching in Sri Lankan waters.Sri Lanka Navy is conducting regular patrols and operations to curb illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters, considering the impact of foreign fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the local fishing community and the sustainability of fishery resources of Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne visiting the North Central Naval Command to review its operational readiness on 12th February 2022, gave necessary directives to beef up the operational efficiency of fleet units and naval establishments of the Command.Further, he emphasized the importance of curbing all forms of illegal activities including illegal fishing practices and ensuring the security of Sri Lankan waters.

Nishantha Ulugetenne India Sri Lanka covid-19 Waters

Pandemic scandal of almost 8,000 Scots children made homeless

Thousands of children were made homeless during the pandemic, according to shock new figures branded a “national disgrace.”

Jackie Baillie Alison Watson Scotland 2020 pandemic Government

Police: Man shot in the head and killed in Eastwick

Philadelphia Police investigate after a man was shot at least three times in the head and killed. EASTWICK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head and killed.Officials say the shooting happened on the 8100 block of Grovers Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, Saturday night, just before 7:30.Responding officers found the man, who was in his late 20s or early 30s, with at least three gunshot wounds to his head.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.Investigators say no weapon has been recovered and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

city Philadelphia Twitter BLOCK Man

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters force closure of Pacific Highway border crossing

Transportation officials said the main route to one of B.C.’s busiest border crossings was closed Saturday, amid the latest protest convoy by opponents of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.

covid-19 vaccine Highways

Covid-19: India reports 44,877 new Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 3.17%

Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

India covid-19 information reports

Covid-19: New antibody drug to fight Omicron receives US FDA authorization

This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.Never miss a story! Stay connected and informed with Mint. Download our App Now!!

Usa India covid-19 information Fighting

Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

Abigail Bimman city Ottawa fencing

Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

Canada county Ontario Government BLOCK reports

More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

New Zealanders New Zealand testing vaccine reports

Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

Sri Lanka travelers

Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

city Ottawa county Windsor gatherings reports

TD Bank freezes two personal accounts that received over $1M for trucker convoy

protesters fighting the Canadian government’s pandemic measures, a bank spokesperson said on Saturday.The demonstrations, dubbed the “Freedom Convoy” by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccination mandate for cross-border drivers as well as other pandemic restrictions, are now in their third week. They have gridlocked the capital Ottawa and blocked U.S.-Canada border crossings, damaging trade between the two countries.Early on Saturday, Canadian police began clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States.

Usa Canada city Boston city Ottawa county Windsor pandemic donates BLOCK

Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

In this photo illustration, the social medias applications logos, Twitter, Google, Google+, Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are displayed on the screen of an Apple iPhone. (Photo Illustration by Chesnot/Getty Images) Two U.S.

Amy Klobuchar France bill platform Action

Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s first gun buyback of 2022 kicked off on Saturday.The event was led by Bilal Qayyum with Fathers Day Rally Committee along with leaders from the Philadelphia City Council.For every gun that was turned in, no questions asked, the person was given a $100 gift certificate to a local grocer.One person turned in ten guns alone. In total, 28 guns were turned in Saturday – 24 handguns and 4 long guns. "A lot of guns and the police would tell you this, that are on the streets today, ended up legal guns in someone house, someone broke in and took that gun.

Twitter Citi

Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

NEW CASTLE, Del. - Police in Delaware are investigating the shooting of a teen in New Castle County. New Castle Police say they received a report of a shooting Friday afternoon in the community of Sophia’s Place West. Officers arrived and found a 16-year-old boy with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower extremities. A good Samaritan had been rendering aid before police arrived. The boy was taken to the hospital and reported in stable condition. Police are investigating and asking the public to contact them if they have relevant information.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

state Delaware county New Castle hospital reports Extreme

Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after four men broke into a home and assaulted a man in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 6900 block of Horrocks Street. Police say four unknown men, two of which were armed, forced entry through the basement door. They then assaulted a 41-year-old man and took approximately $28,000 ($10,000 in coins, $10,000 in checks, and $8,000 in cash) in various currency from the man.

Twitter BLOCK Man

'Who's standing in the way?' Pelosi jabs at Trump, McConnell

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi addresses the Democratic National Convention. August 19, 2020.

Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Kamala Harris state California San Francisco president 2020 pandemic infection The Way

Kamala Harris blasts Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic during DNC speech

Sen. Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, where she received the Democratic Party’s nod to be Joe Biden’s vice presidential running mate, and said that “Donald Trump’s failure of leadership has cost lives and livelihoods” in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the country’s accompanying economic collapse as a result.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris covid-19 pandemic Coronavirus

Kamala Harris, in historic VP nomination acceptance speech, says America at 'inflection point'

WASHINGTON - Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday as the first Black woman to accept a spot on a major party's presidential ticket, a moment intended to galvanize Democratic voters heading into the fall campaign against President Donald Trump.This will be her second time speaking to the Democratic National Convention.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Barack Obama Kamala Harris Usa Washington state Indiana county Harris president 2020 pandemic bill

DNC Day 3: Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton urge Americans to vote as Kamala Harris accepts VP nomination

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday night, cementing her status as a leader in a party staking its future on building a diverse coalition of voters as the first Black woman on a major party ticket.She addressed the Democratic National Convention's third night after former President Barack Obama, another barrier breaker, warned that American democracy itself was at risk if President Donald Trump wins reelection this fall.RELATED: Kamala Harris, in historic VP nomination acceptance speech, says America at 'inflection point'Harris, a 55-year-old California senator, issued an urgent plea for voters of all colors to rally behind Joe Biden and find a way to vote despite concerns

Donald Trump Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Kamala Harris Usa state California state Delaware state Indiana city Wilmington, state Delaware county Harris president 2020 pandemic Coronavirus

DNC Day 3: With Biden nominated, Democrats hear from Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - The Democrats’ historic boundary breakers, led by former President Barack Obama, joined forces Wednesday night at the party’s national convention, pleading for Joe Biden’s diverse coalition to put voting ahead of everything else this fall to save the nation from the chaotic leadership of President Donald Trump.Their overriding message: Don't just complain about Trump; vote because your lives and democracy itself may be at stake.RELATED: In Obama, Democrats see a bridge between Joe Biden and young votersIn remarks remarkable for their urgency and dismissiveness of a U.S.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Kamala Harris state Delaware city Wilmington, state Delaware county Harris president pandemic crisis Coronavirus

DNC Day 3: With Biden nominated, Democrats set to hear from Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and wife Dr. Jill Biden are seen in a video feed from Delaware after winning the votes to become the nominee on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention at the Wisconsin Center on August WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate, with party elders, a new generation of politicians and voters in every state joining in an extraordinary, pandemic-cramped virtual convention to send him into the general election campaign to oust President Donald Trump.For someone who has spent more than three decades eyeing the presidency, the moment Tuesday night was the realization of a long-sought goal.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Kamala Harris Jill Biden state Delaware state Wisconsin city Wilmington, state Delaware president 2020 pandemic Coronavirus

Picture book on Kamala Harris coming Aug. 25

NEW YORK – That didn't take long: Just weeks after making history as the running mate for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Sen. Kamala Harris will be the subject of a new picture book.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris Jill Biden New York Usa state California

How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the VP pick

DETROIT - When Hazel Dukes stepped onto the Democratic National Convention stage in 1972 to second Shirley Chisholm’s presidential nomination, it amounted to more than history.It was a moment of hope.The legacy of Chisholm, who famously said she was “unbossed and unbothered,” was cemented that day as the first Black woman to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. Dukes said Chisholm and others hoped her historic run would lay the foundation for future generations of Black women to ascend into powerful political roles to usher in systemic change within their communities.And 48 years later, that hope is being realized as California Sen.

Kamala Harris state California city Detroit experts president 2020 prevention

Reality check: A look at Trump’s recent claims on Biden-Harris, U.S. economy

Donald Trump greeted the Democratic presidential ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris this past week with a litany of distortion and falsehoods, raging against cases of voting fraud where they didn’t exist and declining to quash conspiracy theories about Harris’ eligibility for office.Trump also misrepresented Biden’s position on taxes, again minimized the coronavirus threat and exaggerated his own record on the economy.A look at some of the past week’s rhetoric and the facts:TRUMP: “If Biden would win … he’s going to double and triple everybody’s taxes.” — news conference Wednesday.THE FACTS: Trump is exaggerating. Wildly so.Biden would raise taxes, primarily on the wealthy.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris Coronavirus

Virtual convention to test Democrats hoping to build excitement for Biden, Harris

Joe Biden is poised to unveil his vision for the modern Democratic Party in the first presidential nominating convention of the coronavirus era, an all-virtual affair that will test the former vice president’s ability to overcome unprecedented logistical challenges in an urgent mission to energize a winning coalition.The Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. There will be no physical gathering place, no cheering audience, no balloons.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris Coronavirus Democratic Party

Trump promotes false conspiracy claiming Kamala Harris ineligible for White House

President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy about Kamala Harris‘ eligibility to be vice-president, fueling an online misinformation campaign that parallels the one he used to power his rise into politics.Asked about the matter at the White House, Trump told reporters he had “heard” rumours that Harris, a Black woman and U.S.-born citizen whose parents were immigrants, does not meet the requirement to serve in the White House. The president said he considered the rumours “very serious.” Biden campaign raises $26M in 24 hours after naming Kamala Harris running mate The conspiracy is false.

Donald Trump Kamala Harris county White

Trump reacts to Newsweek opinion article questioning Kamala Harris’s citizenship

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would have to look into claims that Sen.

Donald Trump Kamala Harris president 2020

'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate

WILMINGTON, Del. - Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his newly chosen running mate Kamala Harris campaigned together for the first time Wednesday, as the former primary rivals sought to solidify their advantage over President Donald Trump and secure their place in American history.Biden, a 77-year-old white man, embraced the significance of naming the first Black woman to a major party's presidential ticket, but he focused on other attributes Harris brings to the ticket.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris Usa state California state Delaware city Wilmington, state Delaware president 2020

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris make first appearance as running mates

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris Usa state California state Delaware city Wilmington, state Delaware president 2020

Florida Democrats hope VP pick Kamala Harris will revitalize political party

their first campaign appearance together on Wednesday.

Kamala Harris state Florida

Donald and Ivanka Trump donated to Kamala Harris’ previous bid for California attorney general

show. Ivanka Trump donated $2,000 to Harris’ attorney general re-election campaign in 2014.President Donald Trump delivers remarks on supporting small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program while flanked by White House advisor Ivanka Trump in the East Room of the White House on April 28, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump Andrew Cuomo Ivanka Trump Greg Abbott Kamala Harris state California state New York area District Of Columbia state Texas Washington, area District Of Columbia county Clinton president 2020 donates

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris to make unusual campaign debut in coronavirus era

WILMINGTON, Del. - Joe Biden is making his first appearance with newly chosen running mate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, betting that the California senator’s historic profile and confrontational style against President Donald Trump will boost Democrats’ efforts to oust the Republican president amid cascading national crises.The former primary rivals will appear at a high school near Biden’s Delaware home to discuss their shared vision for how to defeat Trump and then lead the country through a pandemic, its economic fallout and a long-simmering reckoning with systemic racism.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris state California state Delaware city Wilmington, state Delaware president 2020 Coronavirus

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women

DETROIT (AP) - China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. She hoped the California senator would advance in politics.So when Joe Biden named Harris on Tuesday as his running mate — making her the first Black woman on a major party's presidential ticket — Cochran wasn't just struck by the history.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris China state California city Detroit state Michigan president 2020 pandemic Coronavirus

Trump surprised Biden picked Kamala Harris as running mate

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was surprised Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden chose Sen.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris president

Who is Kamala Harris? A closer look at Joe Biden’s running mate

Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that California Senator Kamala Harris would be his running mate for the upcoming November election.Biden announced his decision in a tweet on Tuesday.

Donald Trump Joe Biden Kamala Harris state California 2020 election

Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as VP nominee

After much speculation, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has selected California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Jackson Proskow looks at the historic choice.

Joe Biden Jackson Proskow Kamala Harris state California

Kamala Harris: From district attorney to senator to historic VP running mate — here’s what you need to know

LOS ANGELES - Kamala Harris’ political career led her from the California Attorney General’s Office to the halls of the U.S. Senate and then to a 2020 presidential run, before landing her on one of the most consequential presidential tickets in U.S.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris Los Angeles state California county Harris death 2020 Government

Joe Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden naming Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his choice for Vice President. In a social media announcement, Biden calling the former prosecutor a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris state California president

Kamala Harris' political star rose from Bay Area background

U.S. Sen.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris India state Nevada county Bay county Oakland county Harris county Berkeley president death 2020 stars

Who is Sen. Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate?

according to an article on thehill.com.Before becoming the second Black woman ever to be elected to the U.S.

Joe Biden Kamala Harris state California San Francisco

Joe Biden taps Kamala Harris as running mate

WASHINGTON - Joe Biden has finally announced his selection for his 2020 election running mate – Kamala Harris.The pick fulfills the Democratic presidential contender’s promise to select a woman as his running mate, and puts to rest the sometimes bristly rivalry the pair shared during the early phase of the Democratic primary.The rivalry provided one of the nomination race’s most memorable moments when Harris sharply criticized Biden for his record on racial justice, calling his positive description of a past working relationship with segregationist statesmen as “hurtful.”Harris has since dialed back the attack, reportedly telling a colleague that the exchange was “just politics.”Harris dropped out of the race for president in December 2019

Joe Biden Kamala Harris Washington experts president 2020 Coronavirus

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

Sen. Kamala Harris to take her place in history and inspires many in wake of her achievements

Related News