WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett faced a second day of questions Wednesday from the Senate Judiciary Committee as Democrats kept up their focus on health care three weeks before the Nov.

3 presidential election. Barrett again avoided taking positions on a variety of subjects and rulings, saying it would be inappropriate to comment on cases that may come before her as a justice.

Republicans appear on track to push ahead with her confirmation before the election.Takeaways from Day Three of the hearing:HEALTH CARE PLAYS A STARRING ROLE — AGAINDemocrats again pressed Barrett over her views on the Affordable Care Act, noting that President Donald Trump has made clear he wishes to undo the Obama-era health law.

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Eraj Fernando resigns as Hambantota Mayor

COLOMBO (News 1st); Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando announced on Thursday (10), that he would be stepping down from the post of Mayor.

Texas attorney general to probe GoFundMe for removing Canada’s trucker convoy fundraiser

Texas plans to launch an investigation into GoFundMe’s decision to take down a fundraiser for Canada’s trucker convoy that has been protesting COVID-19 measures and vaccine mandates in the nation’s capital for the past 13 days.A statement on Wednesday said that Attorney General Ken Paxton would probe potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act after the crowd-funding platform’s integrity had come into question for removing the online campaign. ‘Incredibly scary’: How Canada’s trucker convoy protest is galvanizing the American right “GoFundMe’s response to an anti-mandate, pro-liberty movement should ring alarm bells to anyone using the donation platform and, more broadly, any American wanting to protect their constitutional rights,” Paxton said.“Many Texans donated to this worthy cause.

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Bill to amend the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, tabled

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‘Snowball effect’: Canada’s trucker convoy sparks anti-mandate protests globally

“Freedom Convoy” protest movement against COVID-19 vaccine mandates that has paralyzed the Canadian capital and spilled over to key Canada-U.S. border crossings has gained global momentum, with similar demonstrations popping up in other parts of the world.Since Jan.

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B.C. marine company records massive rogue wave off coast

A Victoria-based marine data company says it’s recorded what it calls the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded, off the coast of Ucluelet. Kylie Stanton has the details, and whether the wave posed a danger to the coastline.

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Trucker protests: Trudeau blasts Conservative support for blockades at border crossings

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday during question period blasted the Conservatives for their support of the trucker protests in Ottawa and at Canada-U.S. border crossings in Coutts, Alta.

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How a 93-year-old B.C. senior lost $8,900 after falling victim to ‘grandson scam’

Consumer Matters.The fraudster instructed Rice to withdraw $8,900 in cash and to tell bank staff the funds were needed for renovations.Rice said a staff member at the CIBC where she has been banking since the 1970’s suggested a bank draft, but Rice said the con artist had convinced her cash was the only option.She had a $1,000 limit at the ATM but bank staff eventually raised her limit so she could withdraw the funds, Rice explained.“I really didn’t know how to withdraw from the ATM machine and she did it for me,” said Rice. WestJet Vacations customer endures long battle getting refund after COVID cancellation The fraudster eventually arrived at Rice’s door where he took off with thousands of dollars of Rice’s money.“I feel so bad being taken by these people,” she said.Rice’s daughter, Jo, says the bank should have asked her mom more questions.

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Most extreme rogue wave ever was recorded off B.C. coast

rogue wave ever recorded has been measured off the coast of Vancouver Island, near Ucluelet, B.C.The wave, measuring 17.6 metres – which is as high as a four-storey building – was recorded in November 2020 by Victoria, B.C.-based MarineLabs Data Systems.It is the subject of a scientific report by Dr. Johannes Gemmrich and Leah Cicon, from the University of Victoria, and published last week in the journal, Scientific Reports.Rogue waves are waves with more than double the height of the waves currently happening around them. According to MarineLabs, they can also be known as “freak” or “killer waves” as they can occur unexpectedly, and, because they are so huge, can be very dangerous.

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Misinformation fuels copycats as Ottawa convoy gains international support

With the occupying protests in Ottawa gaining international support, similar movements hoping to protest COVID-19 mandates are underway in other countries, especially the United States.

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Weighing the risks and rewards of lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Despite concerns remaining high for Canada’s hospitals, more provinces are set to lift public health restrictions yet again, in a bid for Canadians to start living with COVID-19.

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Child tax credit: How to receive up to $3,600 per child, who’s eligible for it

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Here's Why Four 'Amazing Race' Teams Didn't Return After Hiatus for COVID-19

The Amazing Race finally returned to CBS last month after being off the air for more than two years and this season is unlike any other.

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Protesters continue to block major border crossings in Ontario & Alberta

Sean O’Shea updates the protest at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario that has such down one of North America’s largest border crossings.

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Claim PIP for mental health and you could get up to £608 each month from DWP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced significant changes to its guidance for health professionals carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments across the UK.

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35% spike in COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka; 15% increase in COVID deaths

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has recorded a 35% spike in COVID-19 cases compared to the first week of February 2022.Dr. Anwar Hamdani, attached to the Ministry of Health speaking to News 1st said that COVID-19 fatalities have also spiked by 15 %.He urged the general public to immediately obtain the booster dose against COVID-19 if they are yet to do so.He further noted that a mobile vaccination drive is in effect to vaccinate some 1.1 million Sri Lankans who remain unvaccinated.

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance inks bancassurance partnership with Utkarsh SFB

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Grocery prices continue to rise with no end in sight

DEVON, Pa. - Some national retailers say don’t expect grocery prices to come down anytime soon and they may even climb in coming weeks."$90 for nothing. Just fruits and vegetables and a box of coffee. Like three or four bags.

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Minneapolis school bus driver shot in head

A bus driver suffered injuries on Wednesday after being shot in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A school bus driver was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after being shot in the head in Minneapolis.Police responded around 2:15 p.m.

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India reports 67,084 Covid-19 cases, 1,241 Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hours

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Tripura govt imposes night curfew from February 11 amid Covid-19 spread. See details

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Police: Teen shot multiple times inside Mantua store and killed

Police in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood investigate after a 19-year-old male was shot multiple times and killed inside a store. MANTUA - Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting homicide inside a Mantua business that killed a 19-year-old male.The shooting happened on the 3700 block of Wallace Street Wednesday, a little after 9 p.m., inside a corner store.Officials say responding officers found the teen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived.MORE HEADLINES:Medics pronounced the teen dead at the scene.Police say no weapon has been found and no arrests have been made.___Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847).

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Wanted: Woman charged for luring man to MS-13 ambush, where he was hacked by machete and shot to death

HOUSTON - A woman is on the run after being charged with murder for luring a man to his ambush death at the hands of machete-wielding MS-13 gang members.Authorities are now asking for the public's help in finding Karla Jackelin Morales. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Wednesday that a reward is being offered for information that leads to her capture.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY"She helped plan and plot this vicious execution, and somebody out there knows where she is hiding," Ogg said.

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Sri Lanka considering House Arrest for those convicted of minor offenses

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Department of Prisons is considering the option of introducing house arrest for those imprisoned for minor offenses.The option is being considered as a measure to minimize congestion across Sri Lankan prisons, and it will be implemented as a five-year program.The Department of Prisons said the House Arrest program will be introduced in Sri Lanka similar to those used overseas, as an alternative to imprisoning people convicted of minor offenses.It added that this program will not only reduce the number of those convicted for minor offenses serving their sentences in prison and reduce congestion, but it will also cut down state expenditure.In addition, the Department of Prisons also hopes to introduce the House Arrest program for those who fail to pay their fines and allow them to be employed in order to pay the said fine and be released from House Arrest.House Arrest:This is given to some offenders as an alternative to jail time or prison sentencing.When ordered to stay under house arrest, the individual must stay confined to their house and wear an electronic monitoring device (currently used overseas) to ensure they are sticking to the terms of confinement.

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Hejaaz Hizbullah finally goes home after nearly two years in detention

COLOMBO (News 1st); Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah on Wednesday (9) walked out of the Puttlam High Court without handcuffs after he was held for nearly two years in detention.Hejaaz Hizbullah was released on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000/- and two surety bails of Rs.

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The Latest: Trump tells staffers, 'We're going to win'

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):11:20 a.m.President Donald Trump is bucking up his campaign staffers 15 days from Election Day, amid worrisome public and private polling.On a conference call, Trump says, “We’re going to win.

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Brit astrologer who 'predicted' coronavirus says what'll happen in next 6 months

Astrologer Jessica Adams was so confident in her prediction that a "virus would disrupt the world" that she started preparing.

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Early in-person voting begins in key swing state of Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida begins in-person early voting in much of the state Monday as the Trump campaign tries to cut into an early advantage Democrats have posted in mail-in votes in the key swing state.With its 29 electoral votes, Florida is crucial to both candidates but especially so for President Donald Trump, who moved his official residence to his Palm Beach estate Mar-a-Lago from New York last year. A Florida loss would make it nearly impossible for Trump to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to retain the White House over former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden.Under state law, counties can offer up to two weeks of early voting and many do, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and other population centers.

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Republican senator mangles Kamala Harris’ name on stage at Trump rally

Republican Sen. David Perdue mocked his Senate colleague and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris onstage at a Georgia rally for U.S.

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Low-key Democrat tries to hang onto Senate seat in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Call him low-key, understated, maybe even “boring." First-term Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan is betting voters care more about his effectiveness, as he desperately fights to keep a seat his party is counting on to take the Senate majority.

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GOP senator mispronounces Kamala Harris' name at Trump rally

WASHINGTON – Republican Sen. David Perdue mocked Kamala Harris, his Senate colleague and the Democratic vice presidential nominee, on Friday by repeatedly mispronouncing her name at a Georgia rally for President Donald Trump.Perdue was wrapping up his remarks at an event in Macon when he referred to Harris as “KAH'-mah-lah? Kah-MAH'-lah? Kamala-mala-mala? I don’t know.

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Major Democratic group pulls out of Colorado Senate race

DENVER – A major Democratic group on Friday pulled its last remaining ads from Colorado's closely watched U.S. Senate race, a sign that the party thinks its nominee has the crucial race in the bag.Senate Majority PAC said it will cancel $1.2 million in television ads and spend the money elsewhere as Democrats press a newly expanded Senate map, which Republicans on the run in GOP strongholds such as Alaska and South Carolina.

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GOP, Dems hope Supreme Court fight bolsters Senate prospects

WASHINGTON – For Republicans, the nomination fight over Amy Coney Barrett is a chance to seal conservative control of the Supreme Court for decades. For some GOP senators, it's also a lifeline they hope will preserve their political careers and their party's control of the chamber in November's elections.

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Tiffany Trump Faces Backlash For Throwing Lavish Birthday Party Amid Pandemic: ‘Bye Tiffany’

As the number of COVID-19 deaths nears 16,000 in Florida, Tiffany Trump celebrated her birthday with multiple lavish, massive birthday parties across Miami. President Donald Trump‘s daughter partied the night away on October 11 with a group of friends, popping bottles of champagne, dancing, and even sharing a birthday cake decorated with her Instagrams. #ByeTiffany started trending on Twitter on October 15 after a PAC called MeidasTouch produced a video targeting the First Daughter for celebrating as Americans’ lives were ruined by coronavirus.

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US Senate high stakes spur astronomical spending in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. – Political groups fighting for control of the U.S. Senate have poured more than $118 million into the contest between Montana's Democratic Gov.

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The Latest: Barrett faces more questions from Senate panel

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett (all times local):9 a.m.Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is back before the Senate Judiciary Committee to face more questions from senators at her confirmation hearing. Tuesday’s session lasted nearly 12 hours.

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Barrett hearing turns to discussion of few high court cases

WASHINGTON – Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Tuesday quickly turned to discussion of a few notable high court cases, including key decisions on abortion and gun rights.Barrett was nominated by President Donald Trump to take the seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18.

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‘Illegitimate committee process’: Biden, Harris target Trump Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris weighed in on the first day of confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee for Supreme Court nominee and President Donald Trump pick, Amy Coney Barrett, on Monday.

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Supreme Court: Amy Coney Barrett to face questioning on day 2 of confirmation hearings

WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee members will begin questioning Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Tuesday in the second day of confirmation hearings.Barrett, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the vacancy left after the passing of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was sworn in Monday and told the panel that Americans “deserve an independent Supreme Court that interprets our Constitution and laws as they are written.”On Tuesday, the 22 senators on the committee will each get 30 minutes to question Barrett.The four days of statements and testimony are being held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic just three weeks before Election Day. In the opening session of the hearings, Democratic senators painted Barrett as a

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Sen. Mike Lee, recent COVID-19 patient, delivers SCOTUS hearing statement without mask

WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee, who tested positive for COVID-19 Oct.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Confirmation hearings begin for Trump’s Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the vacancy left after the passing of the liberal icon, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.The four days of statements and testimony are being held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and just three weeks before Election Day. Republicans appeared to have the votes to confirm the 48-year-old conservative judge to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court, barring any major development.Monday's session will include opening statements from 22 senators on the committee, each being given 10 minutes to speak.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court confirmation hearings begin

WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the vacancy left after the passing of the liberal icon, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.The hearings are being held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and just three weeks before Election Day.Monday's session will include opening statements from 22 senators on the committee, each being given 10 minutes to speak. Barrett will be introduced and sworn in by the chairman prior to delivering her opening statement.Some senators are taking part remotely and the hearing room itself has been arranged with public health concerns in mind.

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Where does Amy Coney Barrett stand on key issues

WASHINGTON - Amy Coney Barrett is set to begin Senate hearings Monday after being nominated for the seat vacated by the death of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg was the face of the liberal bloc on the Supreme Court, meaning that an appointment by President Donald Trump and confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate could potentially significantly shift the ideological balance of the court for years.

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The Latest: Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearing opens

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett (all times local):9 a.m.Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing has begun. The hearing room was largely empty Monday and some senators tuned in virtually, citing the coronavirus.

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Amy Coney Barrett: Supreme Court confirmation hearings to begin Monday

WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee begins confirmation hearings Monday for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s pick to fill the vacancy left after the passing of the liberal icon, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.The hearings, which will begin at 9 a.m. ET, are being held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and just three weeks before Election Day.Monday's session will include opening statements from 22 senators on the committee, each being given 10 minutes to speak.

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Graham's last stand? Senator leads Barrett court hearings

WASHINGTON – Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is wielding the gavel in the performance of his political life.Once a biting critic of President Donald Trump, the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman on Monday opens confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett in a bid to seal a 6-to-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

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Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces Senate despite virus

WASHINGTON – Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are set to begin as a divided Senate charges ahead on President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and cement a conservative court majority before Election Day. Barrett, a federal appeals court judge, will tell the Senate Judiciary Committee that she she is “forever grateful” for Ginsburg’s trailblazing path as a woman.

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Barrett to senators: Courts 'should not try' to make policy

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret t will tell senators that courts “should not try” to make policy, leaving those decisions to the political branches of government, according to opening remarks for her confirmation hearing obtained Sunday by The Associated Press.The Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, set to begin begin Monday as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the country, are taking place three weeks before Election Day and after millions of Americans already have voted.

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Jamaicans in Florida energized by Harris on 2020 ticket

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are entering the final stretch of the campaign in a fierce battle for Latino voters who could sway the results in Florida and determine who wins the White House.But in this ultimate battleground state where nearly 10 million voters participate in elections often decided by a mere percentage point, other communities could suddenly become critical.That's where the booming Black Caribbean community centered in Broward County comes in. Voters in this Democratic stronghold are eager to defeat Trump, but say they are even more energized to turn out in support of California Sen.

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Takeaways: Barrett tells senators 'no one is above the law'

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