Washington: As the coronavirus pandemic and low oil prices walloped US frackers this spring, Texas billionaires Dan and Farris Wilks got a $35 million relief loan to help one of their fracking companies stay afloat.

At the same time, they were on a buying spree in the country’s oil patch.Since spring, businesses controlled by the Wilks brothers have hunted for deals among fracking firms going through bankruptcy and taken or increased stakes in at least six other companies, corporate filings show.

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RCMP looking for suspects in brazen attack at BC gas pipeline site

RCMP officers are hunting for suspects after a brazen attack on the work site of a natural gas pipeline. Coastal GasLink says its facility and nine workers were attacked early Thursday morning.

‘The threat still exists’: Blair on continued use of Emergencies Act

Police have cleared the main convoy protest zone, as MPs continue to debate invoking the Emergencies Act for the first time. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair about the police clearing out the main area of the Ottawa convoy protest.

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Navy brings ashore sick fisherman from deep seas

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman in the high seas and rushed him to hospital for treatment on Monday (21st February 2022).The fisherman who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, in seas about 115 nautical miles (about 213 km) off the Galle Lighthouse, had suddenly fallen ill and was in need of medical attention.The particular multiday fishing trawler ‘Raja 01’ (Reg No IMUL-A-0105 KLT) was on a fishing voyage leaving the Galle fisheries harbour on 08th February 2022.Meanwhile, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources disseminated the situation of this ill fisherman, who was aboard the trawler, to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters.In response to a request for assistance, Sri Lanka Navy sent out the Fast Attack Craft P 485 of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) attached to the Southern Naval Command to bring the ill fisherman ashore for treatment.Having taken over the patient, the Navy transferred him to the Galle Harbour administering first aid and subsequently, he was rushed to the Karapitiya Hospital, Galle for further treatment.Besides, the Navy stays prepared to respond to eventualities of this nature, with a view to assisting naval and fishing communities in distress in Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue Region.

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Covid-19: Goa schools reopen for physical classes today. Details here

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Family members demand justice for loved one killed in New Castle hit-and-run

NEW CASTLE, Del. - A family is searching for answers after a 21-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run in New Castle, Delaware.Mary Spampinato-Moses said her child was born Isabella Spampinato and identified as Matthew.On Saturday, Moses and her husband came up from Georgia to walk the route Matthew walked before he was hit and killed on Feb. 9 and with every step they take on Matthew’s final route, they think about what the world lost.MORE HEADLINES "I’m so angry right now," said Spampinato-Moses.

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Steve Fonyo, cross-Canada cancer runner with troubled legacy, dead at 56

Steve Fonyo, the B.C. cancer survivor who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg a teen has died at 56, friends and family have confirmed.

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Letter shows Alberta asked for feds’ help with Coutts blockade as Kenney claims province had resources

Roughly a week after protesters started to gather in large numbers at the Coutts border crossing, Alberta’s minister of municipal affairs sought assistance from Ottawa, Global News has learned.

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Watchdog probes Toronto mounted officer, Vancouver police over Ottawa incidents

Ontario’s civilian police watchdog is probing incidents involving Vancouver police and a horse-mounted officer with the Toronto police over incidents during enforcement at the Ottawa COVID-19 mandate protests.

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‘Threat still exists’: Emergencies Act to remain as long as required, Bill Blair says

The federal government will continue to implement never-before-used powers under the Emergencies Act as long “as they are required” to help end the illegal blockade of the national capital, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair has said.

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Govt not concealing evidence on Easter Attacks, says Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC said the government has no control over how evidence is led with regard to the cases filed over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.“Cases are filed by the Attorney General’s Department and the leading of evidence is an independent act by the Attorney General,” he told reporters on Sunday (20).He said the main case is yet to be taken up for trial and it is the judiciary that must act independently on these cases.The Justice Minister also dismissed claims that the government was concealing evidence from the prosecution, however, there are some documents only with the Attorney General and the President as they relate to national security.“The President will decide if those documents need to be disclosed,” he told reporters, adding that the Presidential Commission itself had requested for the documents to be considered before disclosing them.However, those documents do not relate to evidence concealment, said the Justice Minister.

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Dr Lal PathLabs, Metropolis Healthcare scramble new growth as covid cases wane

healthcare spending and demand for Covid tests led to multifold share-price gains for pathology firms globally during the pandemic. Those gains have started to fade as outbreaks ease and countries look to reopen, while concerns over higher interest rates have sparked a flight from risky investments including biotech.

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Problem drinking tackled by Scottish whisky industry as issue soars in pandemic

A rise in problem drinking during the Covid lockdown is being tackled by the Scottish whisky industry.

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RAW VIDEO: Mounted unit moves through protesters in Ottawa

The Mounted Public Order Unit rides through a crowd of police and protesters in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

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Over 6.4 Mn Sri Lankan given booster dose

COLOMBO (News 1st); Over 6.4 Million people have been administered with the booster dose against COVID-19.In the meantime, the Director-General of Health Services confirmed another 25 COVID-19 deaths for Saturday (19).Among them are 17 women and 8 men and 12 of the fatalities were between the ages of 30 and 59.Another 1,231 COVID-19 infections were identified on Sunday (20).

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Ottawa residents express relief after police clear out convoy protest

Many residents of Ottawa are breathing a sigh of relief tonight after three weeks about complaints of harassment, noise and unease during the demonstration. Sean O’Shea joins us from inside the security zone.

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Ottawa’s convoy occupation mostly clear, but police remain

For the first time in more than three weeks the streets of downtown Ottawa are largely quiet and calm. The police operation isn’t over yet as officers remain in the area around Parliament Hill clearing out the last of the protesters and working to ensure they can’t return.

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Protests have exposed deep divisions in Canada

Weeks of protests and counter protests have exposed deep divisions in this country, particularly over pandemic health measures. In Alberta where the Coutts border crossing was blocked by demonstrators, the Edmonton police chief issued a plea to the public.

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India records dip in daily Covid-19 cases, logs 16,051 fresh cases, 206 fatalities

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Philadelphia Police investigate human remains found near Kelly Drive

Philadelphia Police investigate a suspicious death in Fairmount. FAIRMOUNT - Police in Philadelphia are investigating a suspicious death in the city’s Fairmount section.Investigators say someone found human remains near Brewery Hill and Kelly Drive.

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‘Teen Mom’: Jenelle Evans Shocked, Health Issues Could Be More Serious Than She Thought

Teen Mom‘ star Jenelle Evans is revealing shocking news to her social media followers concerning her health. For the past several months Jenelle has been staying busy seeing doctor after doctor due to her long list of health issues.Both Jenelle Evans and her husband David Eason have been asking their social media followers and fans for prayers.

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Covid-19: PM Modi wishes UK's Queen Elizabeth II speedy recovery

Narendra Modi on Sunday took to Twitter to wish a speedy recovery to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II who is reportedly suffering from Covid-19. PM Modi, quoting a tweet by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said in a tweet, "I wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery and pray for her good health."

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Wilmington police investigating shooting that left man, 20, critical

WILMINGTON, Del. - Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened Sunday evening. The shooting happened at approximately 5:16 p.m.

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Daytona 500: Austin Cindric wins, celebrates Penske's 85th birthday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Austin Cindric drove his brand new NASCAR ride to victory in the Daytona 500 to celebrate team owner Roger Penske's 85th birthday.Cindric drove a masterful race at Daytona International Speedway and the Ford drivers synched their strategy all week, then executed their plan to perfection Sunday night. The blue oval drivers pushed each other over 500 miles and were bunched together for the final restart in overtime.Cindric was the leader on the restart from the top lane and pulled out to a sizeable gap.

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RATs rollout in Auckland; 2,365 community cases of COVID-19; 116 in hospital; one in ICU; two deaths

More than 2.1 million booster shots have now been given nationally, with more than 15,000 administered on Sunday.

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Coalition leaders to consider Govt approach to lifting mask rule

The three coalition leaders will consider the Government's approach to the lifting of mandatory mask wearing later today, ahead of a Cabinet decision tomorrow.

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GL to lead Sri Lankan delegation at UNHRC

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris will lead the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.The 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will take place from 28 February to 1 April, 2022 in Geneva. During the Session the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will present a written update on Sri Lanka to the Council and there will be an Interactive Dialogue on Sri Lanka on 3 March, 2022.Foreign Minister Prof G.L.

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Underworld activities on the rise, Cardinal urges people’s duty to change

COLOMBO (News 1st); An anarchic situation has arisen in the country again, says His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo. Participating in the annual feast held at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Kalutara, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith stated that murder, theft, injustice, injustice, lawlessness, powerful being overprivileged, corruption, and terror are all on the rise again.It is our duty to change this, he reiterated. Meanwhile, a number of such incidents were reported from the Matugama area in the last few days while underworld gangs carried out terror activities centered in Matugama, Kalutara and Panadura areas. Underworld activities such as extortion were seen taking place due to disputes between two rival gangs in the area, when a man who was armed with a sword attacked several shops in the Matugama area in February.Moreover, two unidentified masked gunmen stormed a house on Gamini Mawatha in Matugama and attempted to kill four persons, including two children on 15th February, which resulted in a woman being murdered.On 10th February, Abba, a drug dealer, was shot dead by STF personnel at a house on Isurusiri Mawatha, Egoda Uyana in Moratuwa during a special operation.Underoworld activities in Matugama, Kalutara and Panadura areas have recorded a rise within the past month.

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Teen in mall fight faults cops for handcuffing Black youth

BRIDGWATER, N.J. - A New Jersey teen involved in a mall fight says police were wrong to treat him differently than the other youth involved in the altercation, who is Black.Video posted online last week shows an officer tackling and handcuffing the Black 14-year-old at the Bridgewater Commons Mall. A second officer pushes the 15-year-old onto a couch but doesn't restrain him.The incident has prompted an internal affairs investigation and calls for disciplining the officers.

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Boris Johnson expected to revoke all pandemic rules as he sets out living with Covid-19 plan on Monday

The Prime Minister is expected to revoke all coronavirus regulations that restrict public freedoms in England when he lays out his vision for the future on Monday.

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Trucker protests: Police attempting to ‘keep tabs on’ protesters so they don’t gather and return

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell said Sunday that they “have active intelligence investigations ongoing to ensure we know people are leaving, if they are trying to amass again to return to the downtown core,” adding “we are attempting to keep tabs on those that are leaving and potentially massing to come back.

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Trucker protests: Police confirm use of non-lethal weapon on protesters who continued to exhibit ‘unruly behaviour’

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell said on Sunday that police continued to have “major issues with a group of dispersed protesters” on Saturday night who exhibited “unruly behaviour” with officers who were attempting to install barriers and fencing.

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COVID-19: Quebec reports 12 more deaths and another drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 on Sunday as the number of hospitalizations associated with the disease declined by 31.The Health Department says there are 1,758 people in hospital with COVID-19 after 96 people were admitted and 127 were discharged in the past 24 hours.#COVID19 – En date du 19 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/EjPFjHv14r— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 20, 2022It says the number people in intensive care declined by six to 114.Officials say 1,197 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed using PCR testing and that 7.8 per cent of tests were positive on Saturday, but such tests are limited to certain higher- risk groups.Health authorities say 18,810 doses of vaccine were administered on Saturday, including 14,508 third doses.They say 91 per cent of Quebec residents five and over have received at least one dose of vaccine, 86 per cent have received two and 50 per cent have received three.

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Large opal sells for nearly $144K at Alaska auction

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2 skydivers injured, instructor killed after parachute failed to deploy in Waller County

WALLER, Texas - A skydiving instructor has died, and a client remains in serious condition after their parachutes failed to deploy mid-jump in Waller, just northeast of Houston, Saturday. SIGN UP FOR FOX 26 HOUSTON EMAIL ALERTSBased on preliminary information from Waller County Sheriff Troy Guidry, it happened around 12:15 p.m. at Skydive Houston in the 15500 block of Plain View Dr.

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Scooter Braun Teases Someone for Potentially Giving Him & Justin Bieber COVID

Scooter Braun has his eyes on his friend, H.Wood Group co-founder John Terzian, as a potential super-spreader.

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Justin Bieber reportedly tests positive for COVID-19 and postpones show

Justin Bieber has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, forcing him to cancel his scheduled show in Las Vegas this evening (February 20).Reports in TMZ suggest Bieber tested positive for the virus on Saturday (February 19), forcing him to postpone his show this evening at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Bieber also has shows scheduled for Glendale, Arizona on Tuesday (February 22) and Los Angeles on Wednesday and Thursday (February 23 and 24). It’s unclear yet as to whether these will go ahead.A statement read: “Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will unfortunately have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas.

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Justin Bieber Postpones Las Vegas Stop on 'Justice World Tour' After Testing Positive for COVID-19

.On Saturday, it was announced that Justin Bieber's Sunday show in Las Vegas is being postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak within Bieber's team.«Due to positive COVID results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday's show in Las Vegas,» an account the said in a statement on Instagram. «Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority.»The performance has been rescheduled for June 28 and tickets for the original show will be honored.

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Suspect arrested in fatal carjacking of military veteran, grandfather: Police

PHILADELPHIA - An arrest has been made in the murder of a 60-year-old military veteran and grandfather that happened in early February. Police say a male is in custody, but that further details were not available. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, 60-year-old George Briscella was visiting his mother at her house on the 2100 block of Afton Street around 8 p.m.Video surveillance footage shows Briscella walking towards a 2020 Toyota Rav4 parked in the driveway when three unknown suspects approach him a minute later. Soon after, police say three shots were fired from an AR-15 style rifle and one hit Briscella on the right side of the abdomen.

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A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?

COVID-19 vaccine? With a surge of the omicron variant of the coronavirus subsiding around the country, questions continue to swirl about the future of the pandemic in the United States. While cases and hospitalizations are down, deaths remain high, exceeding past pandemic peaks. White House and public health leaders have said that they are cautiously optimistic about current trends and planning for a return to normal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently considering revising its guidance on masking.RELATED: Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVIDTo date, data from the agency shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot of a COVID-19 vaccine and 214.6 million are fully vaccinated. While the Biden administration has called on the U.S.

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Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C.

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Mother in custody after abandoned, autistic 5-year-old son found

Colerain Township police released this photo of the abandoned 5-year-old boy. (Credit: Colerain Township Police) COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Colerain Township police say a mother is now in custody after her abandoned, 5-year-old autistic son was found wandering alone last week.32-year-old Heather Nicole Adkins is in custody in Georgetown, Kentucky, on a local warrant and a warrant issued by Colerain Township police in connection with her son's abandonment.

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Newport Beach helicopter crash kills 1 officer, injures second

Officer Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran of HBPD NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - One officer was killed and another was critically injured when a Huntington Beach police helicopter crashed Saturday evening into the water in Newport Beach Harbor.The crash was reported at 6:34 p.m., according to the Newport Beach Fire Department. The circumstances that led to the crash remained under investigation.A 14-year veteran of the department, Nicholas Vella, 44, passed away from injuries he sustained during the crash.A second officer, a 16-year veteran of the department, was extricated and rescued from the water before being transported to a hospital in critical condition. RELATED: Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami BeachThe 50-year-old officer was released from the hospital Sunday morning.

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Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff's sister, husband found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Florida

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - The sister of Wall Street fraudster Bernie Madoff and her husband were found dead in what investigators said was an apparent murder-suicide in Florida, according to news reports.The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office on Sunday identified the couple as 87-year-old Sondra Wiener of Boynton Beach and her 90-year-old husband, Marvin. They were found unresponsive with gunshot wounds Thursday afternoon inside their residence."Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate further.

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Justin Bieber Tests Positive For COVID-19

Justin Bieber has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Justin Bieber tests positive for Covid-19 as he postpones US tour dates

Justin Bieber has tested positive for Covid-19, meaning that some of his US tour dates have been postponed.The Baby singer, 27, opened the Justice World Tour on Friday in San Diego, with wife Hailey Baldwin among the thrilled fans in the audience.Shortly after, it was announced that his concert in Las Vegas, due to take place today, would be postponed over a coronavirus outbreak in the team.According to TMZ, the musician found out that he contracted coronavirus on Saturday – but his rep shared an update on his health and explained that he is feeling okay.It is unclear when Justin first became ill, and whether his upcoming shows in Arizona and LA this week will be rescheduled.Justin was due to perform at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas later today, before the postponement was confirmed in a statement.‘Due to positive Covid results within the Justice Tour family, we will, unfortunately, have to postpone Sunday’s show in Las Vegas,’ it read.‘Justin is, of course, hugely disappointed, but the health and safety of his crew and fans is always his number one priority. ‘The tour launch in San Diego was a massive success, and Justin is excited to bring this spectacular show to his Las Vegas fans as soon as possible.‘The rescheduled date for Las Vegas will be Tuesday, June 28. Tickets for the original show will be honoured.

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Coronavirus infection rates remain below national average across Greater Manchester region

Coronavirus infection rates have fallen in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester and remain below the national average, according to the latest data.

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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

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