The former U.S. president announced his support in a new video on Tuesday, April 14. Colleges and universities across the world have canceled or postponed their graduation ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the class of 2020 frustrated that they may not have the chance to celebrate their academic accomplishments in person.

But there may be some digital solace on the educational horizon in former President Barack Obama.RELATED: Student dons cap and gown over mask, protective suit in coronavirus-altered graduation photos On Wednesday, April 15, Twitter user lincolnjackd posted a message requesting that the 44th president deliver a national commencement address to the high school and college students across the country who will

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police continue takedown of demonstrations

Police officers in Ottawa have arrested dozens more protesters on Saturday. Sean O’Shea is in the thick of things and brings us the latest.

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Rapid Antigen Testing in Auckland; 2,522 community cases of COVID-19; 100 in hospital

From Monday morning, rapid antigen tests will be made available at all Auckland testing sites to those who fit the appropriate clinical criteria. The site will determine which test (PCR or a rapid antigen test) is best for you Access to rapid antigen t

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Quebec health system unprepared to handle Omicron fuelled long COVID cases

Hebert was diagnosed in August 2021 as having long COVID, which refers to COVID-19 symptoms that persist well beyond two weeks — the time by which most people have recovered from the disease. With concerns being raised about the Omicron variant fuelling a spike in long COVID cases, health experts say Quebec does not have the resources to help people like Hebert or the many others who have survived the disease but remain seriously injured.Dr.

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COVID-19: Some business owners on the fence about dropping proof of vaccination

Provincial officials have loosened capacity restrictions this week in a number of settings. This, as vaccine passports are also soon going to be a thing of the past. Brittany Rosen reports.

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Requirement to self-isolate after positive Covid test to end next week

The legal duty to self-isolate after testing positive for coronavirus will end next week, the Prime Minister is due to announce.

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Prince Albert Gives Health Update On Princess Charlene: She Is ‘Doing Much Better’

Prince Albert of Monaco is giving an update on his wife Princess Charlene’s health.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police respond to incident involving horse-mounted units

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell has responded to a question about an incident involving police-mounted horses on Friday. Bell said “there was two members of the protesters who did collide with the horses.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police say they will review videos to make sure ‘lawful amount of force was used’

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell said Saturday reviews of video footage will be done to ensure the “lawful amount of force was used” as police moved to clear anti-mandate protesters from the streets of Ottawa.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police say they’ve arrested 47 demonstrators Saturday, 170 total

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell provided an update on operations to clear out anti-mandate protesters from the streets of Ottawa saying they’ve made “important progress,” arresting 47 demonstrators Saturday for a total of 170.

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Trucker protests: Ottawa police tracking protesters for possible financial penalties, criminal charges

Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell said on Saturday that police were documenting the protests with the intent of pursuing financial penalties and criminal charges against those who have participated.

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Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, does not prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms.The study was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine Friday.For the study, Malaysian researchers enrolled 490 patients with mild to moderate illness at 20 hospitals and a COVID-19 quarantine center in Malaysia.

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Police clear Ottawa 'Freedom convoy' protesters at Parliament to end siege

Smoke bombs disperse protesters as police including the RCMP clear Wellington Street in front of Parliament. Protesters from the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa are moved from Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill by police officers after blockadi ((Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images))OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Hundreds of police in riot gear swept through the streets of Canada’s besieged capital Saturday, arresting or driving out protesters, towing away their trucks and finally retaking control of the streets in front of the country’s Parliament buildings.With protesters in clear retreat under the increasing pressure of one of the largest police operations in Canada’s history, authorities’ hopes were rising for an end to the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Interim Ottawa Police Chief Steve Bell said that while some smaller protests continued "this unlawful occupation is over.

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Man arrested for armed robbery while fleeing on bike, police say

CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A man has been arrested for his role in an armed robbery that happened in Caln Township early Saturday. Police say Bilal Weidler, 19, was taken into custody while he was fleeing on his bike after he attempted to commit an armed robbery at knifepoint at the Turkey Hill on the 500 Bondsville Road. According to authorities, while the defendant was committing the robbery and directing the cashier to the register, a customer walking into the store startled Weidler. This caused him to flee prior to taking any items or money. Weidler then fled on a bicycle and was apprehended shortly after by Caln police that were responding to the scene a short distance away. Accordinig to authorities, Weidler was wearing a mask that was identifical to a mask worn during another knifepoint robbery that was committed at the same store earlier this month on Feb.

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Police: Helicopter crashes into ocean off Miami Beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami Beach police say two people are in stable condition after a helicopter crashed into the ocean Saturday afternoon near 10th street.The crash happened around 1:10 p.m. local time.

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Brian Flores, former Dolphins coach, joins Steelers as senior defensive assistant

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Brian Flores is back in the NFL.The Pittsburgh Steelers hired the former Miami Dolphins coach on Saturday to serve as a senior defensive assistant. Flores will specialize in working with Pittsburgh’s linebackers, a group that includes NFL Defensive Player of the Year T.J.

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Bicyclist, 30, struck and killed by car in Delaware

NEWARK, Del. - Police say a 30-year-old Maryland man was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Delaware. The man was riding his bike on Salem Church Road in Newark at about 10:15 p.m. Friday when the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu behind him attempted to pass him. Delaware State Police said that at the same time, the bicyclist veered to the left and was hit by the front passenger side of the car. The impact knocked the man off his bike and into the northbound lane. The bicyclist, of Elkton, Maryland, was taken to Christiana Hospital, where he later died.

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Convoy protests: King, Lich to remain in custody as bail hearing moved to Tuesday

anti-government protest on Parliament Hill, Pat King and Tamara Lich, will be appearing in court for their bail hearing on Tuesday.Ottawa police say King, 44, faces charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobeying a court order and counselling to obstruct police.King, who hails from Red Deer, Alta., livestreamed his own arrest on Facebook on Friday, and he remains in jail until his bail hearing Tuesday.King is among the more than 100 people police say they have arrested as part of a massive police operation to clear demonstrators who have been blockading Parliament Hill for nearly four weeks.Ottawa police say convoy blockade ‘aggressive,’ one arrested after gas launchedLich already appeared in court Saturday — wearing a mask — for her bail hearing but an Ontario judge said she will decide on Tuesday whether to grant bail to Lich.That means the 49-year-old Alberta woman will be returned to the local Ottawa detention centre until then.Lich, who has been in jail since Thursday night, was charged with counselling to commit mischief in connection with the protests.Decision on convoy organizer Tamara Lich bail will not come until Tuesday morning. She’s been in jail since Thursday night.

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Trucker protests: Tense moments as Ottawa police clash with demonstrators

Tensions were high Saturday between police and protesters in Ottawa, as officers fired tear gas into the crowd.

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2 charged in fatal shooting of teenager in Willingboro, officials say

WILLINGBORO, N.J. - Officials announced Saturday two people have been charged in connection to the fatal shooting on a teenager earlier in February in the parking lot of a Willingboro shopping center. The investigation began February 11 when officers from the Willingboro Township Police Department were called to the Kennedy Plaza in the 400 block of John F. Kennedy Way just after 7:30 p.m.

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Construction worker struck by vehicle in Blackwood, police say

BLACKWOOD, N.J. - A construction worker is hospitalized Saturday after he was struck by a vehicle in Gloucester Township.The incident happened overnight in the southbound lanes of Route 42 in the Blackwood section. Police say shortly after midnight, a male construction worker who was working on road repairs with other crew members was struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle fled the scene, according to authorities, but police went on a pursuit of the vehicle and were able to catch it a short distance away. A 58-year-old man was arrested. The victim was transported to Cooper Hospital in Camden where he remains in critical, but stable condition. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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Man, 32, shot and killed in Kensington, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A man has died following a shooting in the Kensington section of the city. The shooting happened shortly before 1 a.m. at Albert and Kensington Avenues. Police say the 32-year-old man was shot on time in the right chest.

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Widespread condemnation of violent attack on Coastal GasLink worksite in Northern B.C.

Widespread condemnation of the violent attack on a Coastal GasLink pipeline worksite near Houston, B.C., including from the local first nation.

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Nova Scotia reports 60 people in hospital due to COVID-19

COVID-19, down by six since Friday.In an abbreviated news release, the province said the hospitalizations include 12 people in ICU. The age range of those in hospital is listed as 0 to 93 years old, with a median age of 63.In addition to the people admitted to hospital due to COVID-19, there are 128 patients who were identified as positive upon arrival at hospital but were admitted for another medical reason, or were admitted for COVID-19 but no longer need specialized care.

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Gas prices continue to rise in NJ amid crude oil price hikes

TRENTON - Gas prices continue to rise in New Jersey as crude oil prices remain high amid ongoing global tensions related to uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.61, up five cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.72 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.52, up four cents from last week.

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MLSE lifting proof of vaccination requirement to enter venues March 1

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its venues beginning March 1.MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts. The move comes following an announcement from the Ontario government earlier this week that it planned to slightly accelerate plans to ease attendance limits at indoor sports events.Initially permitted capacity was going to rise to 50 per cent Monday and 100 per cent March 14.

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Quebec reporting 6 COVID-19 deaths, 45 patient drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 and a 45-patient drop in hospitalizations on Saturday.The health department says 1,789 patients are currently in hospital, with 120 of those listed in intensive care, an increase of one.#COVID19 – En date du 18 février, voici la situation au Québec: https://t.co/pwoUoaBgaF pic.twitter.com/JAT4prnDoi— Santé Québec (@sante_qc) February 19, 2022Health authorities say there are 1,736 new COVID-19 cases based on PCR testing limited to certain groups, with a test positivity rate of 9.2 per cent.According to the Health Department, 91 per cent of Quebecers five and older have received one dose of vaccine, 86 per cent have received two doses while 50 per cent have received a booster dose.As of Saturday, authorities have opened booster appointments to those aged 12 to 17.The province estimates just under 518,000 Quebecers aged 18 and older remain unvaccinated.

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Family Dollar recall hits 6 states for contaminated products in rodent infestation

A Family Dollar store is seen in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 2019, the day that Dollar Tree announced it will close up to 390 Family Dollar stores and rebrand about 200 stores as Dollar Tree stores, as Dollar Tree reported a $2.3 billion loss. The US Food and Drug Administration issued an alert Friday that products at hundreds of Family Dollar stores could be potentially contaminated due to unsanitary conditions at one of the company’s distribution facilities. An FDA inspection at a distribution facility in West Memphis, Arkansas in January 2022 found unsanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation, that could cause many of the products, such as foods and medicines, to be contaminated.The products were purchased from Jan.

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Barack Obama Reveals He’s A Silver Fox With Full Head Of Gray Hair While Urging People To Remain ‘Resilient’

President Barack Obama, 58, was looking like a handsome silver fox during one of his latest Zoom meetings! The father-of-two took to Twitter on Apr. 24 to share a clip of himself sitting down and talking about the struggles of race and other issues in the time of the coronavirus pandemic with some people involved in his My Brother’s Keep (MBK) Alliance, and he showed off an entire head of gray hair in the video. Although his former dark hair has already started turning much lighter over the past few years, since this was the first time the public has seen Barack in a bit, his full head of silver strands was a bit of a surprise and definitely prove he’s embracing the changes to his hair and looking great at the same time!

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Barack Obama Seems To Shade Trump: We’re Still Waiting For A ‘Coherent’ Plan To Combat Coronavirus

Since President Donald Trump was so late in responding to the coronavirus outbreak, and refusing to take responsibility for the myriad of federal missteps, his predecessor Barack Obama has taken to sharing helpful and timely COVID-19 information with his Twitter followers. On Apr. 22, he made a pretty big dig at Trump and his administration over still failing to have a national plan in place on how to handle the spread, testing and public health challenges of the virus. 44 then shared a New Yorker article titled “It’s Not Too Late to Go on Offense Against the Coronavirus.”

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Malia Obama and Barack’s father-daughter hike has dad inspired for Earth Day

To mark Earth Day, former President Barack Obama shared a beautiful picture of a throwback hike with daughter Malia during the family visit to Yosemite Park in 2016. In the stunning picture we can see father and daughter framed by the most incredible scenery. Malia and Sasha ’s dad smiles at his eldest daughter as the pair chat on the top of a mountain in the middle of the nature haven in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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Biden's ties to Obama could hamper appeal to Latino voters

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden's tenure as Barack Obama's vice president is complicating his efforts to deepen ties with Latinos who could be critical to winning the White House.

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Michelle Obama's star power could help Biden unite Democrats

WASHINGTON – Seeking to unite Democrats, Joe Biden has raced to line up supporters ranging from progressive icon Bernie Sanders to former President Barack Obama, whose administration sometimes irked liberals. But the person with the most influence may be Michelle Obama.

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Donald Trump’s Twitter Account Posts A Parody Video Featuring Joe Biden & Barack Obama & People Are Very Confused

Roommates, over the weekend, Donald Trump pointed the finger at Barack Obama for not developing a test for the coronavirus while he was in office. Now that Monday morning has come, Donnie’s Twitter fingers have come out once again, as he posted a parody video featuring Joe Biden and our forever President.

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Michelle Obama Makes Funny Faces As She Reads ‘The Gruffalo’ In Cute PBS Kids Video: Watch

The work for Former First Lady Michelle Obama is never over, and on April 17, she shared with PBS Kids audiences everywhere her latest project! Mrs. Obama, 56, partnered with PBS Kids and Penguin Random House publishing company for a four-week video series where she will read some of her favorite classic children’s stories to audiences everywhere. Her first pick was The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The former First Lady was so excited to read her book. Having raised two daughters, Malia, 21, and Sasha, 18, with her husband, Former President Barack Obama, 58, bringing back the imagination and charm of reading children’s stories was easy!

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Fans Are Talking About the Title Barack Obama Was Given in Michael Jordan's Documentary

Find out why Barack Obama is going viral… – TMZ Cole Sprouse has something to say about the rumors about his love life – Just Jared Jr Here’s some good news from Brad Pitt - Lainey Gossip How did Kate Hudson celebrate her 41st birthday? – Celebitchy How is this Broadway actor doing amid his illness with COVID-19? – TooFab This is what you should be baking today – Popsugar Find out how Lili Reinhart‘s dog is doing after his scary experience – Just Jared Jr

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Ellen Pompeo hints at a Coronavirus based episode on Grey's Anatomy; Says 'gave it a thought'

Ellen Pompeo aka Dr. Meredith Grey has revealed during an interview with Variety that she thought of an episode on the show, which would be based on the global outbreak of Coronavirus. The 50-year-old actress who often gets mistaken as a real doctor owing to her role and how much time she has played the character of Dr Meredith Grey says that she is open to the idea of having an episode on the show, which showcases the characters dealing with the COVID-19 scare.

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BTS’s Jungkook joins Barack Obama as only people to get over two million likes on multiple tweets

BTS are no strangers to world domination, and Jungkook has notched up another world record – he’s the second person to get over two million likes on multiple tweets.

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Sasha and Malia Obama are so tiny in adorable family throwback photo shared by dad Barack

Former U.S. President Barack Obama showed his sentimental side this week by sharing the sweetest photo of the family in their pre-Presidential days. Sat out on their front stoop, little Sasha is perched on her dad’s knee, smiling down at Malia and mom Michelle . The interaction and love between all the members of the family shines out from the adorable snap. Although the photo is not dated, Sasha looks to be about six years old, meaning it was taken before Barack won his first term as President in November 2008. At seven, Sasha was the youngest ever child of a President to live at the White House.

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The former president endorses Joe Biden but caves to the left wing of his party

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Celebrities Back Student’s Viral Request For Obama To Deliver ‘National Commencement Address’ To Graduates During Pandemic

A student’s request has gone viral after asking former U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver a “national commencement address” for the class of 2020 after high school and college graduation ceremonies throughout the world have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Obama Endorses Joe Biden, Says Former VP Has "Qualities We Need"

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden in a video Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party's biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures. "I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now," Obama said in a nearly 12- minute video, touting him as a "close friend" and lauding him for his perseverance and compassion.

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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden as Democratic Nominee in 2020 Presidential Campaign

Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed his past running mate and vice president, Joe Biden, who recently became the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2020 presidential election.

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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden as Democratic Nominee in 2020 Presidential Campaign

Former President Barack Obama has officially endorsed his past running mate and vice president, Joe Biden, who recently became the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2020 presidential election.

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Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president

Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden for president in a video on Tuesday. Biden was left as the presumptive Democratic nominee after U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders bowed out of the race."Choosing Joe to be my vice president was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend," the former U.S. president said in his video endorsement. "And I believe Joe has all the qualities we need in a president right now."With the former Democratic presidential candidates now rallying behind him, Biden can look comfortably towards the Democratic National Convention, which had been postponed until August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before the general election in November.

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Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden For President: ‘Now Is The Time To Fight For What We Believe In’

Former President Barack Obama is officially throwing his weight behind Joe Biden for president, ending months of speculation over when he would finally endorse his two-time vice president. Obama, 58, announced in a video message, posted to Twitter on April 14 that “I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for president.

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AP Source: Obama to endorse Biden in video on Tuesday

President Barack Obama, right, speaks as Vice President Joe Biden stands in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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AP Source: Obama to endorse Biden in video on Tuesday

WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse Joe Biden in a video on Tuesday, giving the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee a boost from the party’s biggest fundraiser and one of its most popular figures.

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Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020

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