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HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's elections agency sued three Republican-controlled county governments on Tuesday, seeking to force their election boards to report primary results that include ballots with undated exterior envelopes — the subject of several other lawsuits.The Department of State sued Lancaster, Berks and Fayette counties in Commonwealth Court, describing them as "outlier counties" that have not properly certified vote tallies from the May 17 election that included nominating contests for U.S. Senate, governor and most of the Legislature.The 3rd U.S.

BREA, Calif. - A manhunt is underway for a gunman after a string of armed robberies at several 7-Eleven locations throughout Southern California left at least two people dead and three others wounded. Police said preliminary evidence indicates at least four of the crimes that occurred early Monday morning are linked to each other.A surveillance photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the incidents at the Brea, La Habra, and Santa Ana 7-Eleven locations has been released as detectives continue to investigate.Authorities said they would be alerting other 7-Eleven stores to take additional safety precautions. Suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of an employee at the 7-Eleven on Lambert Rd and N. Brea Blvd in Brea.

Digitally-colorized electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion (virus particle), obtained from a clinical sample associated with a 2003 prairie dog outbreak, published June 6, 2022. The image depicts a thin section image from a huma DOVER, Del. - The state of Delaware has reported its first case of monkeypox. According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), the case was identified in a 41-year-old New Castle man. The agency says the case is considered probable pending confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The man did not report any travel or known exposure to someone with moneypox, but he believes he was exposed after close contact with an individual in early July, DPH says. Authorities say the man is self-isolating and possible close contacts are being identified. "The Delaware Division of Public Health has prepared to respond to MPX cases," said DPH Interim Director Dr.

7-Eleven locations in Southern California early Monday morning, authorities said. At least three of the four shootings are believed to be linked to the same lone gunman.The shootings appear to have occurred after predawn robberies or attempted robberies at the four convenience stores on July 11, or 7/11 — a day when the national 7-Eleven brand is celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks.

Down from yesterday's 16,678 cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours India on Tuesday witnessed a dip in the daily COVID cases as the country reported 13,615 new COVID cases  in the last 24 hours, over 3,000 less than the tally recorded on Monday. Down from yesterday's 16,678 new cases, the country today reported 3,063 less daily cases of COVID in the last 24 hours. With this, the country's active caseload rose to 1,31,043, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday.

Maritime Forces Pacific Formation Chief Petty Officer has been relieved from his appointment due to “inappropriate comments” he made, according to a statement released by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on Monday.Timothy Blonde was removed from his duties after making inappropriate comments about a junior sailor’s appearance at a social event at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on May 6, the statement says.The Formation Chief Petty Officer is the most senior non-commissioned member appointment within Maritime Forces Pacific, according to RCN. 2nd retired military officer charged in connection with sexual assault at RMC In the statement, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, states he “no longer has confidence in Blonde’s ability to carry out his leadership duties, maintain discipline, and ensure the highest standards of ethics and values of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).”Topshee noted that the investigation did not show that Blonde has violated the Code of Service Discipline or the Criminal Code of Canada.However, he said the evidence showed his action was “unacceptable and incompatible with his duties and responsibilities as Formation Chief Petty Officer.”Therefore, Topshee said the RCN decided that it is necessary to remove Blonde from his duties.It is unclear what comments were made by Blonde and the nature of the comments.Blonde will continue to serve in the RCN because no charges have been pressed, but RCN said Blonde will not be in a position of “senior leadership or influence where fostering trust with junior members is required.”Last month, another leader of the navy, commanding officer Lt.-Cmdr.

Today we are reporting 11,548 community cases, 710 current hospitalisations, and 19 deaths.

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - West Chester University officials say a commuter student tested positive for monkeypox this past weekend.The case was reported by the university in a statement on Monday:"University health officials received confirmation this past weekend that a commuter student has tested positive for monkeypox."Officials say the students is currently isolating, and doing well.No other monkeypox cases have been reported at the university and there are no close contacts in Chester County, according to officials.According to officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, monkeypox is caused by a virus that is in the same genus of viruses that causes smallpox.Monkeypox, according to the CDC, was first discovered in 1958, following two outbreaks of a pox-like disease in colonies of monkeys that were kept for research.The first human case of the disease was recorded in a country now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. Since then, the disease has been reported in people in several central and western African countries.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man turned the tables on two suspects during a botched robbery in a Philadelphia neighborhood Monday afternoon.One suspect reportedly tried to rob the 46-year-old victim at gunpoint near Erdrick and East Cheltenham streets around 2 p.m.Police say he fought back, took the suspect's gun and tried to hold him down.A second suspect then rushes his way and started firing shots striking the victim in the leg, according to police.When the victim returned fire, police say both suspects retreated to a car parked down the street and fled.The victim is said to be in stable condition after being transported to a local hospital.Police say 15 shell casing and two projectiles were found at the scene.

DELAWARE - Delaware State Police say they arrested two suspects for multiple robberies in Delaware.Authorities say the reported robberies occurred in the months of May and June.Local troopers have responded to four different robberies ranging from the following:The two suspects are 29-year-old Jaquan Mason of Wilmington, DE and 29-year-old Jinita Wright of Wilmington, DE. On May 1, the male suspect was armed with a handgun at Royal Farm and demanded the employee to hand over money and cigarettes, police say. Troopers say on June 7 the robbery that occurred at local PNC bank was armed. Only this time, with a firearm.

Man dies after being shot 13 times Monday afternoon, police say. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are on the scene after they say a man was shot and killed on Broad Street Monday afternoon.The man was reportedly struck after gunfire erupted near the North Philadelphia station for SEPTA's Broad Street Line around 3 p.m.Police say the victim, age 35-40 years old, suffered 13 gunshot wounds throughout his body.He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Police say a man is in custody in connection to the shooting.

FILE - Starbucks’ Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich. (Starbucks)Starbucks pulled its newest chicken sandwich less than a week after it was debuted due to quality standard concerns, though some internet users say the sandwich may have sickened them. According to a Starbucks spokesperson, the chicken, maple butter and egg sandwich was given a "voluntary stop sell and discard" order on June 26, just days after it was initially launched on June 21.

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - Police have identified two mourners they say were shot and killed while riding in a funeral procession in Upper Darby last week.Tyrese Long, 21, and Khalid Brittingham, 25, were reportedly attending a funeral for a Philadelphia homicide victim when a shooting erupted.While riding in the funeral procession, police say a car pulled up beside the victims and opened fire on their car on the way to Friends Southwestern Burial Ground.Both victims were suffered several gunshots and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.No arrests have been reported in connection to the deadly double shooting. The Upper Darby Police Department shared a photo of a person who they are "looking to identify and speak with." The Upper Darby Police Department shared photos of a man who they are trying to "identify and speak with." Anyone with information about the man's whereabouts is asked to contact authorities at 610-734-7693.

Warning: This story contains graphic depictions of child abuse and domestic violence.Gabriel Wortman, who shot and killed 22 people during a 13-hour rampage in Nova Scotia, experienced extreme childhood abuse and neglect, according to a new report by the public inquiry looking into the April 2020 killing spree.The report is based on police interviews with the gunman’s family, friends and acquaintances. It echoes past reporting by Global News that details a legacy of alleged violence in the Wortman family going back at least four generations.

PHILADELPHIA - A 16-year-old is in the hospital after being shot in Juniata Park early Monday morning. According to police, officers with the 24th District responded to reports of a shooting on the 1800 block of E Pike Street around 12:24 a.m. The teen was shot once in the chest and once in the hand, according to authorities. He was transported by police to Temple Hospital and placed in stable condition, per officials. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice say no arrests were made and the weapon used in the shooting was not recovered. 

Two full year groups have been told to stay home from their high school after a rise in Covid cases.

AP report, the quickly changing Covid-19 virus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it spreads through India and in other countries, including the United States.  “Scientists say the variant, called BA.2.75, may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infection. It’s unclear whether it could cause more serious disease than other omicron variants, including the globally prominent BA.5," the report said.  Commenting on the new virus, Matthew Binnicker, director of clinical virology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has said, “it’s still really early on for us to draw too many conclusions.

Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive. India's Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.

New Delhi: India recorded about 16,678 new covid cases and 26 deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours. Active caseload currently stands at 1,30,713 in the country. In the last two years, 42983162 covid cases and around 525454 fatalities have been reported due to covid so far.

Bank of Canada will hike its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday as inflation rages on globally.In Canada, inflation hit a 39-year-high of 7.7 per cent in May — well above the two per cent target rate central banks typically aim for.The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by half a percentage point on June 1, bringing it to 1.5 per cent. Since then, it has signalled a willingness to move in a more aggressive direction.“We may need to take more interest rate steps to get inflation back to target.

Philadelphia police investigate an apparent road rage incident that led to a chase, shooting and fiery crash. FRANKFORD - Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a Toyota Camry as they investigate a chase, shooting and multi-vehicle crash.Officials said the incident began Sunday, a little before 2 p.m.

Today we are reporting 8,395 community cases, 689 current hospitalisations, and 17 deaths.

YUMA, Ariz. - The story of "Baby Holly" has made national headlines recently, and there’s a strong Arizona connection to the woman found alive and well more than 40 years after being separated from her murdered parents.Their killings are still unsolved, and authorities say a cult could be linked to the crimes.The beginning of Holly Clouse’s life is a mystery, but investigators know part of her life took place in the desert.Donna Casasanta is Holly’s biological grandmother."A nightmare. It was something that was on our mind constantly and I'm wondering what happened to her," Casasanta said.For more than 40 years, she had no clue where Holly or her parents could be."Every time the phone rang, I think, maybe this, that … you don't want them to be dead, mind you, but yet you want to lay it to rest, you want to find out what happened," Casasanta said.In the late 70s, her son Harold Dean Clouse Jr.

Sign with logo at the headquarters of car-sharing technology company Uber in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood of San Francisco, California, with red vehicle visible in the background parked on Market Street, October 13, 2017. (Photo by Smith C WASHINGTON (AP) - As Uber aggressively pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws, used a "kill switch'' to thwart regulators and law enforcement, channeled money through Bermuda and other tax havens and considered portraying violence against its drivers as a way to gain public sympathy, according to a report released Sunday.The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, a nonprofit network of investigative reporters, scoured internal Uber texts, emails, invoices and other documents to deliver what it called "an unprecedented look into the ways Uber defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights.''The documents were first leaked to the British newspaper The Guardian, which shared them with the consortium.In a written statement, Uber spokesperson Jill Hazelbaker acknowledged "mistakes'' in the past and said CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, hired in 2017, had been "tasked with transforming every aspect of how Uber operates ...

PHOENIX - On July 6, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law a bill that makes it illegal to record law enforcement within 8 feet (about 2.4 meters).Under the new law, it is a misdemeanor if someone keeps recording, after getting a verbal warning to stop. There are, however, some exceptions to the law, including if the person recording is the one being questioned by police.While supporters say the law is meant to protect law enforcement from harm or distraction, critics say the law is unconstitutional, and does nothing to enhance transparency.The original proposal from Rep.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. - Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.It’s the second time in a week.The 17-year-old lifeguard is okay and needed five stitches on his ankle.Officials say New Yorkers aren’t the only ones who should beware of sharks this summer.Shark sightings have increased as the ocean waters warm. There have been 40 reports of shark attacks around the world in 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say an afternoon shooting left a teenage boy injured in North Philadelphia on Sunday.The 15-year-old was reportedly shot one time in the knee on the 3100 block of Broad Street just before 1 p.m.He is in stable condition after walking into Temple University Hospital, according to police.No arrest has been made, and no weapon recovered.

A woman reacts as security forces and forensic service inspect the scene of a mass shooting in Soweto, South Africa, on July 10, 2022. Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.Those injured have been taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.The number of cartridges found on the scene indicates that a group of people opened fire in the bar, said Gauteng province police commissioner Lt.

BBC Breakfast weather star Sarah Keith-Lucas worried viewers when she struggled through her weather report this week.The TV weather forecaster tried desperately to fight off a coughing fit that would have ruined her segment on Sunday's show (July 10).Poor Sarah looked visibly uncomfortable as she did her best to tell the nation about a possible heatwave without coughing on air.READ MORE:BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty admits 'huge loss for BBC' as she pays tribute to co-starShe ended up apologising to the viewers at home, explaining she was suffering from a cough.Stifling a cough, Sarah said: "Excuse me," before adding: "Very sorry for my cough!"Her voice had started shaking during the report which interrupted her momentum, but luckily she managed not to cough.However, hosts Nina Warhurst and Roger Johnson were quick to praise their brave colleague for her professionalism.Concerned for his co-star, Roger said: "Hopefully, somebody is standing by with a glass of water for you, Sarah."Sarah replied: "That's exactly what I'm going to do!"Roger remarked: "Well done," before adding: "You battled on brilliantly, well done - thank you."Nina was also impressed as she chimed in: "She came through it, well done, Sarah!"She added "That is a true professional, she didn't cough all throughout but she was dying to."Fans flocked to Twitter to air their concerns for the weather presenter during the broadcast.For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.One asked: "Hope you’re ok? So professional to continue."Sarah herself replied: "Thanks! I usually manage to hold off a cough till the end of a broadcast but just not today."A second said: "#bbcbreakfast Get the poor

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PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating after a man was reportedly shot during a carjacking in Oxford Circle Sunday morning.A man was robbed at gunpoint around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of Oakland and Van Kirk streets, according to police.The victim was shot at least two times, and transported to a local hospital.

Liam Gallagher says he was left gutted to have to cut a gig short after falling ill mid-performance.The rocker, 49, has taken to social media to address fans after he reportedly left the stage just 30 minutes into his set at Festival Bureaugard in France on Friday (July 8) night. He has since apologised to festival goers after throwing down his maracas and tambourine before walking off while performing Oasis hit Stand By Me.READ MORE: Liam Gallagher compares himself to superhero and says he sleeps in Superman costumeThe star has now explained that he has been diagnosed with laryngitis and is on doctor's orders to rest.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead after police say he was shot and killed in Chinatown during an early morning shooting.Police responded to the shooting on the second floor of an apartment resident on Cherry Street around 4 a.m. Sunday.A man found inside reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man and woman became the victims of a double shooting early Sunday morning.A 19-year-old man and 18-year-old were reportedly shot as they sat inside their car on 8th and Huntington streets shortly before 3 am.Police say shots were fired into the car after another car pulled up beside the victims.Both victims were rushed to the hospital, but their conditions are unknown at this time.Police say no motive is known, and no arrests have been made.

Today we are reporting 7,461 community cases and 662 current hospitalisations.

PLANO, Texas - A pregnant mother from Plano who got a ticket for driving in the high-occupancy lane [HOV] on Highway 75 said she was in her right to drive there because her fetus should count as a passenger.According to the Dallas Morning News, Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant, was pulled over on June 29 while driving in the HOV lane on U.S. HWY 75 because she was in a hurry to pick up her son.HOV rules require there be at least one other passenger in the car.When a Dallas County Sheriff’s Department officer asked Bottone if there was anyone else in the vehicle, she reportedly answered yes, and pointed to her stomach.CONTINUED COVERAGE: Roe v.

WILMINGTON, Del. - A Delaware man convicted earlier this year of a felony hate crime for what authorities say was the persistent harassment of a Black female employee in Gov.

CARSON CITY, Wash. - A Nevada couple was found secretly keeping a cache of weapons and living with their two kids at a northern Nevada children’s museum where they worked, authorities said.A janitor at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada was arrested late last week, KRNV-TV in Reno reported Friday. The 41-year-old man has been charged with child neglect and endangerment and possession of a suppressor and a short barrel rifle.Authorities discovered the arsenal in a storage room, they said.

Dr. Barbara Winfrey (L to R), Stedman Graham, Vernon Winfrey and daughter Oprah Winfrey arrive at the opening of Charlie's War at the Nashville Film Festival at the Green Hills Regal Cinema May 2, 2003 in Nashville Tennessee.

Postage stamps are pictured on pieces of mail inside the United States Postal Service (USPS) sorting center in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is dead Saturday afternoon after police say he was the victim of a daytime shooting in Southwest Philadelphia.Police responded after a man was reportedly shot inside the front entryway of a home on 7300 block of Sanderling Place around 12:30 p.m.The 54-year-old victim suffered three gunshot wounds: the chest, shoulder and arm.He was transported to Penn Presbyterian where he was pronounced dead.Police say a weapon was recovered from the victim, but no arrest has been made.

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Police say a four-month investigation led to the "dismantling" of a human trafficking network and the arrest of six suspects.Eleven female victims, including at least one juvenile, were smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico and forced into prostitution, according to police.The investigation began in January when officials reportedly obtained information that a juvenile was being trafficked out of a residence in Trenton.

SEBASTIAN, Fla. - A woman in Florida is accused of concealing her dead mother’s body in a freezer so she could collect her disability checks. Sebastian police arrested Michele R.

Bevin Prince during The CW's Summer 2006 TCA Party - Arrivals at Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, California, United States. (Photo by Jason Merritt/FilmMagic) The husband of "One Tree Hill" star Bevin Prince died last Sunday after he was struck by lightning while boating with friends near their Wilmington, North Carolina home, according to reports. William Friend was 33 years old. "The unimaginable has happened," Prince’s friend, actress Odette Annable, wrote on her Instagram in a tribute to Friend.

Today we are reporting 9,307 community cases and 570 current hospitalisations.

FILE - View of Hanalei beach on the northern end of the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, Hawaii, USA. (Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas. That is according to a report from WalletHub, which found the best cities for recreation in 2022.

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LOGAN - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that critically wounded a 30-year-old man.Officials say 35th District officers were called to the 1200 block of West Wingohocking Street, around 5:15 p.m., in Philadelphia's Logan section, on the report of a person shot.Witnesses described a black SUV idling on West Wingohocking about 20 minutes. One of the witnesses called police about the idling vehicle.At about that time, the vehicle moved forward at a slow rate of speed and within 200 feet or so, sideswiped a parked vehicle.