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New York radio station Hot 97, where he once worked. “Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the statement read. “A dominant figure in hip-hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time.

DJ Kay Slay has sadly passed away.

WASHINGTON - The White House is hoping to stir up some "egg-citement" when the Easter Egg Roll returns on Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus.President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden expect to welcome some 30,000 kids and their adult chaperones for the egg roll, an egg hunt and other activities.The first lady, who is a teacher, is calling it the "Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.TOPSHOT - US President Joe Biden, alongside First Lady Jill Biden (L) and the Easter Bunny (R), speaks about the Easter holiday and the traditional White House Easter Egg roll, which was not held this year because of Covid, on the South Lawn of the W It’s the first Easter Egg Roll to be hosted by the Bidens, who are expected to address the crowd and join in some of the activities, although rain was in Monday’s weather forecast.The COVID-19 pandemic led the White House to cancel the event in 2020 and 2021.Besides the egg roll and hunt, the all-day event will include a schoolhouse activity area, a reading nook, a talent show, a place to teach children how farmers supply food, a photo-taking station, a physical "egg-ucation" zone with an obstacle course and other exercise stations, and a "cafetorium" where children and their families will learn to make and eat treats.A young boy participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, April 22, 2019, during the 141st White House Easter Egg Roll. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N.

HipHopDX, Van Silk remembered his ‘dear brother’ and wrote: ‘Hip Hop lost a real gem.‘I’ve known him since he was 16 years old. He was my little brother.

The Sun reported.New York hip-hop radio station Hot 97, also honored the rapper in a statement to The Post, writing: “Hot 97 is shocked and saddened by the loss of our beloved DJ Kay Slay. We cherish the many memories created through the twenty-plus years he dedicated to the ‘Drama Hour.’ “A week prior to the his death, Wack 100 had revealed on Instagram that the musician was “still fighting” and needed all the prayers he could get.“He’s been off the #ECMO machine for a couple weeks now,” they wrote, “Let’s continue our prayers as our brother continues to fight.”Born in August 14, 1966 in New York City, Grayson began his career as a graffiti artist, and performed hip hop in his spare time.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say an armed home intruder impersonating a police officer was shot and killed by a Mayfair resident Sunday night. Authorities say the shooting happened on the 7200 block of Battersby Street just after 10 p.m. Officers from the 15th District responded to the scene and found a man outside a doorway with gunshot wounds to the head, chest and arm, according to officials. Police say he was taken to Jefferson Torresdale hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:19 p.m. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the deceased victim, who had a fake police badge around his neck, and another man approached an apartment where a 25-year-old was coming out. Small says the two men said they were police officers and forced their way inside the apartment. Officials say the suspects threatened to shoot and kill the 25-year-old as they were attempting to zip tie his hands. When the resident realized the two men were not police officers, he pulled out his own gun and shot one of the suspects, killing him, authorities say. Police are investigating a shooting in Mayfair that turned deadly when a resident fatally shot an armed home intruder impersonating a police officer, authorities say.  The other suspect ran out and authorities are looking for him, according to police. Scott says six shell casings were found on the steps to the apartment. FOX 29's Steve Kelley spoke to the man who fatally shot one of the intruders, and he's encouraging everyone who legally can own a gun to purchase one to protect themselves in Philadelphia as crime surges. RELATED: Police: At least 20 people shot, 4 people dead in separate shootings across Philadelphia over the weekend"I pulled out and shot right at him and that's it,"

Kay Slay has died four months after being hospitalised with COVID.The news of the DJ’s death was revealed to HipHopDX by hip-hop promoter Van Silk, who confirmed that Kay Slay passed away yesterday (April 17). He was 55 years old.“Hip Hop lost a real gem,” Silk told the outlet. “My dear brother is gone.

LEGENDARY hip-hop star DJ Kay Slay has died – months after being hospitalized with Covid-19. The 55-year-old DJ, of New York City, passed away on April 17.

Shots fired at a house party in Pittsburgh early on Sunday left two minors dead and several others injured, police said.

A cruise ship has docked in Sydney Harbour for the first time in more than two years, after a ban imposed in 2020 sparked by a mass Covid-19 outbreak was lifted.

Damian Thomas UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Police in Upper Gwynedd Township, in Montgomery County, are asking the public to be alert and aware of someone, they say, is dangerous.In a social media post Sunday, the department stated the person wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm, Damian Thomas, was a person they were looking for in connection with a shooting on the 600 block of Sumneytown Pike.They said he was seen driving a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse with Pennsylvania tags.The post went on to say he was armed and dangerous.___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Philadelphia police investigate a triple shooting in Fairhill. FAIRHILL - A violent weekend with shootings across Philadelphia continues unabated Sunday evening.Philadelphia police are investigating a triple shooting in the Fairhill neighborhood.Officials said officers were called to the 2800 block of Orkney Street around 6 p.m.

The shocking image came in from Tallinn. Dozens of women had gathered outside the Russian embassy in the capital of Estonia to protest the sexual violence and rape inflicted on Ukrainian women. Covering their faces with black masks, the women were clad just in shirts. This is a poignant reflection of the brutal times that we are living in. The dark shadow of war is stretching further. This is why speculation is rife in Finland once again. Citizens are being asked to acquaint themselves with techniques of modern warfare. Apart from this, the government has issued orders to put together rations, petroleum products and essential medicines for a period of three to 10 months.

LITITZ, Pa. - State police say troopers opened fire and gave chase to two fleeing vehicles after one trooper was struck during a traffic stop on an interstate in Pennsylvania.Police said troopers tried to stop two sport utility vehicles, one black and one white, in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 in Elizabeth Township shortly after 11:30 p.m.

Chester Police investigate a double shooting that killed one man and injured another on Carla's Lane. CHESTER, Pa. - Chester Police are investigating a double shooting that killed one man and injured another.Officials say the call came about 1:30 Sunday morning.

HAMPTON, S.C. - Authorities in South Carolina say they are investigating shooting at a club in Hampton County early Sunday that left at least nine people injured.The State Law Enforcement Division said in an email there were no reported fatalities. No information was available on the severity of the injuries.The SLED says it was asked to investigate by the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office.

Covid wrecked their grand plans.Large venues have introduced complex contracts to counter Covid threats, and there is a backlog of waiting couples who rebooked during the lockdowns.This has driven up demand for smaller, more informal dos – and the pub trade is benefitting.Tessa Stewart, weddings events manager at The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex, said: “We are seeing a lot of demand for more relaxed weddings, but people are certainly not compromising on style.“We have more than 80 weddings booked so far for this year and after lockdowns, people definitely want a focus on family and friends.”And wedding singer Robbie Humphries, of trio The Cash Cows, said: “People have been scaling back on some of the flashier events.“Pub wedding bookings have gone through the roof, and with a diary full of postponed weddings, it’s hard to fit new ones in.” According to hospitality jobs site caterer.com, around 1.8million people are planning a wedding knees-up in the pub. A typical couple will spend £18,000 on their wedding including the venue and food, but this could rise to £28,000 in London.Their research also uncovered 25% of people are set to go to up to three weddings this year.It found a dramatic increase in wedding roles advertised in the first three months of 2022 compared to 2021.Stay up to date with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up to one of our free newsletters here.Although couples are willing to swap their luxurious weddings for one in the boozer, a lot of Brits are still concerned with keeping their wedding classy.One wedding planner has shared her tips on how to avoid tackiness on the big day – no matter if you’re in the pub or a traditional church.

William Tatman, 43, is facing multiple charges after leading Delaware State Police on a pursuit in a stolen car.  REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Delaware State Police is investigating after a man allegedly stole a car and led police on a pursuit across the state. Police say troopers responded to the 20,000 block of Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach just after 5 p.m. on Saturday. According to investigators, a suspect, later identified as 43-year-old William Tatman, was seen going through vehicles on the property and he was confronted by a witness. Tatman then fled towards the Loft apartments across the road and got into a 2006 Infiniti M35 that was running in the back of the complex, police say. Authorities say troopers saw Tatman driving off in the car as the 21-year-old car owner getting dragged as he tried to stop him. Investigators say the trooper activated his emergency lights and sirens in an effort to stop the suspect, but he fled in the victim's car. Police say the pursuit began westbound on the Lewes-Georgetown Highway where the suspect tried to strike a trooper who was trying to deploy stop sticks. According to authorities, the pursuit continues to Rt.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Lanka IOC has decided to increase its Retail Selling Prices of Petrol (Gasoline) by Rs 35/ltr and Diesel (Gasoil) by Rs 75/ltr with effect from Sunday (17) midnight.The revised LIOC prices per litre are as follows:Petrol (92 Octane) – Rs. 338/-Petrol (95 Octane) – Rs. 367/-Petrol Euro 3 – Rs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.Columbia Police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook said 22-year-old Jewayne M.

Police in East Falls investigate a shooting that killed a 17-year-old male and injured an 18-year-old on Berkley Drive. PHILADELPHIA - At least 16 people have been shot and four killed over the weekend during a violent stretch of days across Philadelphia. This comes after five people were killed and more than a dozen were injured in shootings across the city beginning Thursday night. Early Saturday evening, around 5:15, police responded to a report of a double shooting on the 2100 block of South Opal Street, in South Philadelphia. They arrived to find a 28-year-old man shot once in the buttocks.

It’s the first major holiday weekend with few COVID-19 restrictions in place across the country, but with the virus’ sixth wave spreading across Canada and so many people on the move, there’s concerns of a rise in cases and hospitalizations.

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Two minors were dead and at least nine more people were wounded in a shooting at a house party in Pittsburgh early Sunday morning, police said.The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property where there were more than 200 people inside — many of them underage, Pittsburgh police said in a news release.At least 11 people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, including the two male victims who died at the hospital, police said.

South Carolina‘s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said 22-year-old Jewayne M.

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Ian Orser and his daughter Megan were at a job site east of Grand Forks, B.C., this month, when a cougar attacked their nine-year-old Shephard-cross named Red.

An Edmonton high school student assaulted outside of his school has died of his injuries. Edmonton police say the 16-year-old boy died in hospital Friday. The homicide unit has taken over the case. Chris Chacon reports.

A plumber from Grand Forks, B.C., has earned the title of “hero” from his daughter after he fought off a cougar that attacked her dog this month.

Cheltenham Township Police investigate a drive-by shooting that injured one person. CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Cheltenham Township Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured one man.Officials say police responded to the shooting on Ogontz Avenue, in Cheltenham Township, Saturday, around 4:45 in the afternoon. A Jeep was in the northbound lane of Ogontz Avenue when male occupants of a dark-colored Ford Taurus began firing at the Jeep, multiple times, hitting a person inside, according to authorities.The wounded person was rushed to Abington Hospital in serious condition, though officials say that person is expected to survive.Cheltenham Township Police found the Taurus a short time later and took three people into custody.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A shooting at a shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital has left multiple people injured, police said.Columbia police said the shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at Columbiana Centre."We have confirmed that people have been injured during the incident — they are receiving medical attention," police tweeted.

Connerjack Oswalt (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children) SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah - A 19-year-old man with autism found cold and sleeping in a Utah gas station parking lot has been reunited with his family almost three years after disappearing from California.Connerjack Oswalt was 17 when he left his family’s Clearlake, California home in September 2019. His parents had searched for him for years, handing out fliers, scanning social media and even moving back to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he was born, in case that’s where he ended up."I never stopped looking for him," Oswalt’s mother Suzanne Flint told the Associated Press.

John V. Kreiser of Hamilton, New Jersey, has been charged for allegedly exposing himself to a teenager.  HAMILTON, N.J. - A Hamilton, New Jersey, man is facing charges after allegedly exposing himself to a 17-year-old. According to the Hamilton Police Department, a 17-year-old reported that a man, who was later identified as John V.

PHILADELPHIA - At least 10 people have been shot Friday and Saturday during a violent stretch of days across Philadelphia. This comes after five people were killed and more than a dozen were injured in shootings across the city since Thursday. According to police, a 17-year-old was shot once in the left foot on Friday night around 9:50 p.m. near 33rd and Allegheny Avenue.

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Every dog must have its day, and for Brady the pup, that day came on Wednesday. As Nicole Stillger explains, he helped save his owner after she took a big fall.

X Factor star Janet Devlin revealed she was a little confused by Jesy Nelson's Little Mix exit.Janet and the Little Mix ladies both shot to fame in 2011 when they starred on ITV's X Factor, with Little Mix going on to win the competition.Since the show, Janet revealed she hasn't spoken to the girls since the show but has become a big fan of their music.The stunning musician chatted exclusively to the Daily Star ahead of her It's Not That Deep tour which kicked off this week.Talking to showbiz reporter Carly Hacon on a Daily Star Facebook Live, Janet said: "I think we did one festival together since but we were both busy performing so we didn't see each other.Though Jesy's departure from the group did take her by surprise and also confused her after Jesy announced she was leaving for mental health reasons in December 2020.She added: "I think I was confused, 'I'm gonna take a break for my mental health' and then just releases a single. I was a bit confused, so I'm on the same level as everyone else."I just watch everything that happens online because I love a bit of internet drama."I love Little Mix and I'm such a massive fun and love their music, so that was the only thing that took me by surprise because I was like 'I thought you were on a break, but ok...'"Janet also went on to reveal how she nearly died multiple times.During the Facebook Live tell-all, singer Janet also spoke about the devastating effects alcohol has had on her life.Janet is now six years in recovery and now aged 27, after joining the ITV competition when she was just 16-years-old in 2011.Talking about her lowest points, Janet said: "I wasn't able to turn up for work.

Union Health Ministry data. The death toll reached 5,21,747 with four more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

FILE - Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Invictus Games Friends and Family reception at Zuiderpark on April 15, 2022 in The Hague, Netherlands. (Karwai Tang/WireImage)LONDON - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Friday made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S.

Delhi recorded 366 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of nearly four per cent (3.95%). The national capital has been witnessing an uptick in coronavirus cases over the last few days. With this, Delhi's Covid-19 tally has increased to 18,67,572. The death count is at 26,158 with no deaths in a day.

(Greenfield, Massachusetts Police Department) GREENFIELD, Mass. - A young bear cub is recovering after a traumatic incident.Police officers in Massachusetts discovered a young bear cub hiding in a tree after a car tragically struck and killed its mother and two siblings. Fortunately, officers were able to rescue the animal and brought it to a veterinary care facility in New Hampshire.Officers with the Greenfield Police Department responded to reports of the accident last week, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.

Atlantic City, New Jersey ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Like most businesses across the U.S., casinos are racing to hire new workers.That is leading to better wages and benefits in some places, and forcing casinos to become more creative.MGM Resorts used virtual reality goggles to let some job applicants experience what the job would be like before deciding.Atlantic City casinos are talking about setting up new transit links to bring workers from farther away to casino jobs.

Pamela Cabrera (Photos courtesy: Action News Jax) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida mother has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of her 5-year-old daughter during a high-speed chase, officials said.The Fourth District State Attorney’s Office on Thursday filed formal charges against 32-year-old Pamela Cabrera, who Jacksonville police said kidnapped her daughter, Vanity Cabrera, at knifepoint late last month, Action News Jax reports. When a police officer spotted her SUV at a red light, she sped away and led law enforcement on a high-speed chase.According to the news outlet, the chase lasted for about 30 miles, reaching speeds up to 90 miles per hour, before Cabrera crashed her vehicle into a retention pond along Interstate 95.

Quebec opposition parties have been calling for a public inquiry into the management of one of the province’s senior homes during the first wave of the pandemic. They say with insufficient investigations and contradictory statements, there’s a piece of the puzzle missing.

The Russian missile cruiser Moskva patrols in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Syria, on December 17, 2015. Russia began its air war in Syria on September 30, conducting air strikes against a range of anti-regime armed groups including US-back Russia on Friday is claiming to have destroyed a factory in Kyiv that makes anti-ship missiles after confirming that the flagship vessel of its Black Sea navy has sunk.The Moskva cruiser rose to prominence at the beginning of the war when a group of Ukrainian soldiers defending Snake Island told its operators to "go f--- yourself" instead of surrendering, according to Reuters.

MAPLE SHADE, N.J. - Maple Shade Police and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a shooting that killed one man and critically injured another.Officials said Maple Shade police were called to the unit block of Laurel Drive around 3:30 Friday morning, on the report of a shooting.Responding officers found a 26-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to the face, outside an apartment, when they arrived on scene. The victim was rushed to Cooper University Hospital where he is listed in critical, but stable.Another man, 27-year-old Maurice Kobassic, inside one of the apartments, fatally shot.

Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain as saying: “Prevention is better than cure. All those who have not yet taken the vaccine or have taken only the first dose, should be taken to their nearest health facility as soon as possible for complete vaccination."

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