Threats prompt 2 Pennsylvania high schools to switch to remote learning Friday, officials say

debt ceiling and spending legislation that will ensure the country avoids a federal default, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk and ending one of the most stressful periods of congressional dealmaking in recent memory.The legislation passed the upper chamber a day after the House united in rare bipartisan fashion to approve the deal reached between Republicans and the White House, which has few fans but will ensure the U.S. can continue to pay its debts.“America can breathe a sigh of relief,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he announced an agreement on the vote.The legislation passed the Senate by 63-36, with both Democrats and Republicans voting no.

Dukes of Hazzard scene, a Georgia police officer caught on video the moment a speeding driver hit the ramp of a tow truck’s flatbed and took off, soaring and flipping through the air.The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office shared the incredible footage captured on an officer’s bodycam, who was responding to an unrelated crash scene on May 24.In the video, deputies are seen conducting a traffic stop arrest on the side of a highway, when a grey Nissan Altima comes speeding toward the tow truck, which has its ramp lowered.Without slowing down, the Altima hits the ramp and is launched, clearing the cab of the tow truck and flying high into the air.State patrol estimates the car flew about 36 metres over the tow truck, flipping upside down, before it crashed down on its roof, hit another car and rolled several times before coming to a stop.It’s unclear whether the 21-year-old driver of the car pulled off the stunt intentionally. Police did not provide an estimate of how fast she was driving when she approached the tow truck.However, police confirmed that she was seriously injured and taken to hospital while her 30-year-old passenger was treated for minor injuries.Authorities told local publication Valdosta Daily Times that there was an empty car seat in the rear of the vehicle and that deputies searched the area to make sure an infant had not been ejected.In Georgia, as with most places in North America, there exists a “move over law,” which requires drivers to shift lanes when approaching emergency responders and rescue vehicles.

PHILADELPHIA - South Street, once considered a hub of tourism in Philadelphia, is making a comeback nearly a year after a deadly shooting that left three people dead and several hurt. Maverick The Poet, a local artist and partner at a South Street self-care business, has spent the last seven years on the block and can sense the changes since the shooting on Jun. 3. "Used to have live artists, it used to have vendors up and down the block," Maverick said.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden's desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.The compromise package negotiated between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome.

OCEAN CITY, N.J. - Big changes are coming to Ocean City, following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos from unruly teenagers. City leaders are trying to make sure trouble doesn’t continue into the summer with a new curfew, among other proposals.Ocean City officials described a wild, raucous Memorial Day weekend where police and EMS fielded nearly 1,000 calls, many surrounding unruly teens."The sheer number of individuals was alarming," stated Ocean City Police Chief, Jay Prettyman. "We had an increase in fights.

The Salvation Army in 1938 established National Doughnut Day to honor the organization's Donut Lassies – women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers during World War I. These women are credited with popularizing the donut in the United States after the troops came back from fighting in Europe.So, whether it’s a classic doughnut from Dunkin’ or a cinnamon sugar doughnut from Shipley’s, there are many free treats and specials available for the unofficial holiday. Krispy Kreme is leading the charge with its enticing offers.

FILE - View, along a beach, of gathered clouds over the ocean, Paradise Island, Bahamas. (Barbara Alper/Getty Images)In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.Robbins, 18, was on Blackbeard's Revenge sunset cruise in the Bahamas with several hundred students after graduating from Baton Rouge's University Laboratory School (U-High) on May 21.On May 24, he reportedly jumped overboard into "shark-infested" waters near the uninhabited Athol Island, northeast of Nassau, and a video of Robbins in the water has been seen over 10 million times. As the profanity-laced video ends, Robbins swims away from a life preserver, and someone yells, "Oh my f---ing god! Oh, shut the f--- up.

FILE - View of crime scene tape in Guadalajara, Jalisco State, Mexico on August 3, 2018. (ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)MEXICO CITY - Authorities in northern Mexico have found 45 bags containing human remains in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara and are trying to determine how many bodies are there.The bags found at a forest overlook contained remains of men and women, the state prosecutor's office in the western state of Jalisco said in a statement Wednesday night.

statement released Thursday from the victims’ families characterized the pair as “hardworking” and “honest,” saying they took “pride in their home and always paid their bills on time.”Family Statement: Carissa MacDonald and Aaron Stone https://t.co/Q8uRYAsw95— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) June 1, 2023MacDonald and Stone were fleeing when shot and killed on a front lawn just before 6 p.m. Saturday, an incident that would see a 57-year-old barricade himself in a home at the same address.A standoff with police would end around 10 p.m., after rounds were fired at officers and return fire struck and killed the suspect, later confirmed to be the landlord of the Jones Road home.Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), is now investigating the incident and says five firearms were collected from the residence.Family members say Stone, 28, was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and was in the process of completing a five-year apprenticeship.MacDonald, 27, was a educational assistant with the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) who “loved her job and her school family.”Police say they’ve now completed the investigation at Jones Road and have departed the scene.Det.

FILE - US President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to receive the annual briefing on extreme weather preparedness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan passed the Senate on Thursday and now awaits an expected veto.The vote was 52-46, with support from Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana as well as Arizona Sen.

LANCASTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.Canadian Pacific reports they responded around 4:30 p.m. for a reported derailment just south of Lancaster, Minnesota in an unpopulated area.

WARMINSTER, Pa. - Educators in Bucks County demanded full and fair funding of public education across the state in the wake of a judge's ruling that called the Commonwealth's funding formula ‘unconstitutional.’Educators, community members, religious leaders and some students gathered outside William Tennent High School in Bucks County’s Centennial School District on Thusday to tout their message of fair and full funding for state schools. "I can tell you that our current system is inadequate and the quality of education one receives is too heavily dependent on the zip code they live in too heavily dependent on a zip code and property wealth," Superintendent of the Centennial School District Dr. Dana Bedden said.The wealthier the community, the better the schools.

HUNTING PARK - Gunfire explodes on a Hunting Park street, leaving a man and a woman injured and hospitalized.The double shooting happened Thursday afternoon, around 2:15, on the 600 block of West Lycoming Street, in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood, officials said.Both of the victims, each in their 30s, suffered gunshot wounds to their legs, with the woman receiving three bullets. The man was taken to St.

PHILADELPHIA - Dozens of Philadelphia public schools that aren't equipped with air conditioning or have inadequate units will hold a 2-hour dismissal Friday due to forecast extreme heat. Temperatures in Philadelphia are slated to exceed 90 degrees on Friday with uninterrupted sunshine that could make temperatures feel even warmer. The district warned that excessive heat can cause heat-related illness.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - President Joe Biden fell on stage Thursday after giving a commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy.Video shows the 80-year-old Biden trip on a black sandbag as he walked off the stage at Falcon Stadium in Colorado.

A mastodon tooth was photographed at Rio Del Mar Beach on Friday, May 26, 2023, and posted on social media. (Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History) SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Memorial Day weekend became more than just sunburns and hot dogs for a California man on a morning jog and stumbled upon a historic find.Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History said a tourist visiting Rio Del Mar Beach on Friday came across an unusual object.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - An afternoon of relaxation turned into a heart-pounding encounter for a North Carolina man when he found himself face-to-face with an unexpected visitor – a bear.The incident, which occurred Wednesday at Asheville resident David Oppenheimer’s home, was captured on his house’s security camera. The footage shows the curious bear approaching Oppenheimer while he is scrolling through his phone. He jumps in surprise once he notices the bear, and then quickly regains his composure."The bear was almost at my feet before I saw the yearling cub," Oppenheimer recalled in his video description.Asheville, North Carolina resident startled by bear in viral video (Credit: David Oppenheimer via Storyful) "Hi bear, we’re going to be famous," Oppenheimer says in the video while trying to calm the animal.Oppenheimer then starts recording the event on his phone as the bear moves toward his belongings. "Please don’t drink my coffee," he pleads with the wild animal.RELATED: ‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree And, this isn’t the first time that Oppenheimer has been surprised by a bear.

A screenshot from the dash-cam footage released by the Marshalltown Police Department DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa police released footage Wednesday which shows a police vehicle hitting a 4-year-old boy. According to a Facebook post for the Marshalltown Police Department, Officer David Danielson was patrolling a neighborhood roughly 53 miles north of Des Moines on May 20, when he collided with a child who was attempting to cross the street. In the dash-cam footage, Danielson can be seen driving past a white van which appeared to be an ice cream truck with a sign that says "stop for children." The child can then be seen entering the street in front of the van where he was struck by Danielson's vehicle. Police say the child was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries to his right foot and lower leg. Warning: The footage below may be triggering or disturbing for some. "The police vehicle was being driven by Officer David Danielson. Officer Danielson was conducting a routine patrol through the area when the accident occurred.

FILE - The Salem Police Department said they received phone calls Tuesday morning about a black bear near Rolla Road. (Salem Police Department)The next time you think about taking on a bear in the squared circle, police in Missouri are reminding you that it's illegal to wrestle them.The Salem Police Department said they received phone calls Tuesday morning about a black bear near Rolla Road.

Emmerdale fans were left divided on Thursday, when Belle Dingle made the brave decision to admit the truth about her mental health to current flame Tom King. Speaking to her boyfriend privately, Belle told Tom that she suffers from Schizophrenia and tried to explain how she had been sectioned in the past more than once and admitted to hospital after hearing and seeing things that weren’t there.

FILE - Aircraft mechanics work on the lift gate on the tail section of a C-130 cargo plane on Dec. 20, 2017 at Hill Air Force base in Ogden, Utah.

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Christina Lusk will be the first transferred under the DOC's new Transgender Policy. (Gender Justice)A transgender woman who sued the Minnesota Department of Corrections for her treatment while in prison has reached a settlement in which the DOC has agreed to transfer her to a woman’s prison and pay her $495,000.Christina Lusk will transfer to the women’s facility in Shakopee next week, marking the first time a transgender person has moved to a facility matching their gender identity in Minnesota. When Lusk was arrested in 2018 on drug charges, she was in the process of scheduling her transition surgery, according to Gender Justice, the legal nonprofit that represented her.

Photo of Rick Chow, who has been charged, Monday, May 29, 2023, with murder in the death of a 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. (Richland County Sheriff's Department) COLUMBIA, S.C. - A store owner in South Carolina charged with murder this week after shooting a teen he wrongly thought stole water has shot at suspected shoplifters two other times in the past eight years and not faced charges, authorities said.In 2018, Rick Chow confronted a shoplifter at his Xpress Mart Shell station in Columbia and the man attacked him, Richland County deputies said.

Category 3 or higher) with winds of at least 111 mph."We have increased our forecast and now call for a near-average Atlantic basin hurricane season in 2023," the university said. "While we anticipate a robust El Nino for the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the tropical and subtropical Atlantic have continued to anomalously warm to near-record levels." Hurricane experts at CSU said the probability of U.S.

The UK government has said it will mount a legal challenge over the release of documents to a public inquiry looking at its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

PHILADELPHIA - The family of the officer who became Temple University Police Department's first line-of-duty death has filed a lawsuit against his alleged killer's parents. According to Marrone Law Firm, LLC, the legal representation for the family of Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, the civil action lawsuit was filed against 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer's father, mother and the mother's boyfriend. The lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday morning, alleging the trio is liable for negligence and wrongful death in the fatal shooting.

Ralph Yarl, 16, is pictured in a family handout via FOX4KC WDAF-TV, alongside an image of Andrew Lester, 84, in court on April 19, 2023. A Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door last month is scheduled to be back in court Thursday, days after a judge ruled that court documents in the case will be sealed and kept from the public.The hearing for 84-year-old Andrew Lester is to set new dates for future hearings in the case and is expected to be brief.Lester has pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who knocked on Lester's door on April 13 while trying to pick up his young brothers, who were at a home a block away.Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old man charged in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl appeared in court April 20 and pleaded not guilty.

national chains offering deals in honor of National Doughnut Day on Friday.The doughnut and coffee chain is giving away a free classic donut of their choice with any beverage purchase on June 2. "Friends don’t let friends miss out on free donuts," Jill McVicar Nelson, Dunkin’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement. "So gather your friends, grab your favorite donut on us when you order your favorite drink, and indulge in the sweet delight of National Donut Day!"   RELATED: Chipotle to give away free burritos during NBA FinalsDunkin’, first founded in 1950 and now part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, operates more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 markets worldwide.FILE - A strawberry frosted donut with sprinkles is arranged for a photograph at a Dunkin Donuts Inc.

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (FOX 9) - A young black bear scared a man as he relaxed outside his Asheville, North Carolina, home on Wednesday.A security camera (watch it in the player above) on David Oppenheimer's home captured the bear cautiously approaching him while he was scrolling on his phone outside. Oppenheimer jumped in surprise when he noticed the bear nearly at his feet."Hi bear, we're going to be famous," Oppenheimer said while trying to keep the animal calm.Oppenheimer then took out his phone and began recording as the bear inspected his coffee, to which he said, "Please don't drink my coffee." The bear then wandered onto Oppenheimer's deck, before strolling away.Oppenheimer told Storyful black bears frequent his neighborhood.Not even a Diaper Genie is safe against a black bear.

Air Canada says a technical issue is delaying flights across its network on Thursday.The airline said in a statement to Global News that it is continuing to operate flights “at a reduced rate.”Air Canada flagged a “temporary technical issue” with its communicator system used to communicate with and monitor aircraft as the source of the delays.“Customers are advised to check their flights before going to the airport. We apologize to those affected, and appreciate their patience,” a spokesperson said.The delays come a week after Air Canada’s flights were grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S.

David Cupery 29, of Millsboro has been charged with offensive touching and disorderly conduct after a fight broke out at a Delaware high school graduation.  GEORGETOWN, Del. - A graduation for a Delaware high school ended in turmoil on Tuesday night after state troopers say a large fight broke out. According to officials, troopers working the Sussex Central High School graduation responded to a large crowd of people fighting outside the main gate to the ceremonies. Responding troopers saw a 48-year-old Millsboro woman being kicked and punched by a 16-year-old girl and a 29-year-old Millsboro man punching people, including the same teenage girl, authorities say. Troopers say they contacted the teenage girl, who walked across a softball field and began fighting again. Police say the teenage girl and her father, who troopers spoke with, have not cooperated with the investigation. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to authorities, troopers were able to break up the fight and disperse the crowd. No victims remained on scene to report their injuries or provide accounts of what happened, officials say. The agency says the investigation led law enforcement to the 48-year-old woman, who then reported her injuries and her daughter's injuries to state police. Troopers say the woman had a scratch on her nose, while her daughter had a black eye and swollen nose. The 16-year-old girl observed fighting was identified by police as the person who hit the woman and her daughter, and a warrant for her arrest has been issued, according to law enforcement. She and the Millsboro woman's teenage daughter are not students at Sussex Central High School, troopers say. According to officials, the 16-year-old teen is expected to be charged with

James Arthur looks almost unrecognisable from his X Factor days as the singer shocked fans with his appearance on ITV's Lorraine on Monday.

Jessica Alba knows is important to put focus on your mental health, and is encouraging others to make themselves a priority. Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to an end, and on Wednesday, the actress posted a video with some of the ways she keeps balanced.Una publicación compartida por Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba)In the clip, Alba can be seen calmly meditating, enjoying sound baths, self-care, smudging her space, exercising, and more.

wildfires as the eastern province, like other parts of the country, faces a “dangerous” season this year.International firefighters are also coming into the country to help with Canada’s “unprecedented” wildfire situation with blazes in eight jurisdictions promoting the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.Federal ministers made the announcement at a news conference in Ottawa Thursday, expressing concern about the early onset of the wildfire season and the ongoing risks to Canadians.Nova Scotia is the second province to receive federal assistance for wildfires this year after Alberta, where a provincial state of emergency is in effect.Last night, we approved the Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Nova Scotia for support with wildfire response efforts in the province, including @CanadianForces personnel and resources.— Bill Blair (@BillBlair) June 1, 2023“As of this morning, I can confirm that we have approved a request for assistance from the province of Nova Scotia that we received yesterday,” Blair said.Canadian Armed Forces will aid provincial emergency management officials with planning and coordination supports, ignition specialist personnel and equipment, and other firefighting resources.“These additional firefighting resources will be used to relieve firefighters who’ve been working tirelessly around the clock to protect communities right across Nova Scotia,” he said.In addition, more than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days.Federal officials say at least 100 U.S.

TUCKERTON, NJ - Emergency fire crews are responding to another wildfire burning in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, a wildfire is burning in the area of Allen Road in the Bass River State Forest. The fire quickly grew to 3,000 acres in size after forming on Wednesday evening. Visitors and residents have been asked to avoid the area as service crews begin a backfiring operation to contain the spread. A wildfire burning in Bass River State Forest has spread to thousands of acres as crews work to extinguish flames. SKYFOX flew over the forest, where clouds of smoke could be seen.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESA wildfire is burning in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County, officials say.

wildfire burning in the Halifax area, but officials warn there’s a lot of work left to do.In an update Thursday morning, David Steeves, a technician of forest resources with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, said the fire in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area is about 50 per cent contained.“So that is a little bit of bright news, but that being said, we are far from being out of the woods,” said Steeves.“Just because we do have a level of percentage of containment does not mean that the … importance of safety in this situation has lowered.”The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon in the Tantallon area, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Halifax, and has since grown to about 837 hectares. The fire has destroyed about 200 buildings, including 150 homes, and forced the evacuation of more than 16,400 people.On Wednesday evening, the evacuation order for the Indigo Shores subdivision was lifted.

canceling the remaining 42 dates of her Courage World Tour. At the time, the Love Again star shared an emotional message, reading: "I'm so sorry to disappoint all of you once again.

President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over raising the federal debt ceiling and averting an economic calamity.The bipartisan agreement reached this past weekend includes a compromise on the matter.In exchange for a two-year suspension of the debt limit, Republicans demanded stricter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, commonly referred to as welfare.However, the deal omitted an earlier and more controversial GOP push for Medicaid work requirements, which would denygovernment-sponsored health coverageto unemployed, able-bodied adults who do not have children."We have additional work requirements that are quite consequential," Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., told reporters on Sunday.WHAT IS THE DEBT CEILING AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?Under the current criteria to receive SNAP benefits, able-bodied adults without children who are 49 and younger must work or participate in a training program for at least 80 hours a month.

FILE - Close-up of Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition smart speaker, designed for use by children, with rainbow color scheme, using the Alexa voice assistant, on Aug. 31, 2019.

The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. (Credit: Provided/McDonald’s) CHICAGO - On the heels of a splashy opening weekend at the box office, McDonald’s has unveiled new toys inspired by Disney’s new live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid."The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. McDonald’s said the lineup of collectible toys will be available for a limited time and while supplies last at U.S.