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'Fatalities and injuries' at CFB Wainwright; Edmonton hospitals under code orange
Canada’s defence minister has confirmed that there were people killed and injured in an incident Saturday afternoon at CFB Wainwright. “I'm saddened to share that there have been both fatalities and injuries as a result of an incident on the base,” David McGuinty said in a statement. “The Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, […]
Runners honor fallen officers at Philly's Run for Blue after deadly shooting
About 2,200 runners took to Market Street in Philadelphia on Sunday morning for the eighth annual Run for Blue, showing support for law enforcement and the families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty.This year’s event carried added significance following a shooting that killed Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber and wounded Officer Hector Rodriguez in a shooting on Oct. 10.The officers were responding to a call when they were shot multiple times. Rodriguez remains hospitalized but is improving, according to Maureen Rush, president of the Philadelphia Police Foundation.Rush said registrations increased following the shooting, with many people signing up to show their support for the officers and their families.“Many people signed up after the tragic situation last Saturday with the death of Officer Sieber. Officer Rodriguez is doing better in the hospital. But people started to register after that more and more,” Rush said.The foundation said proceeds from Sunday’s race will go directly to both officers’ families. Philadelphia Oct 14 Philly bakery honors slain officer with special cupcakes to support his family Philadelphia Oct 13 Funeral arrangements revealed for slain Philadelphia Officer Shane Seiber Philadelphia Oct 10 Gunman kills officer and father of 2, injures another in West Philadelphia “This is a sad time. And to cap it off, with this kind of a celebration and seeing all the support that came in here today and people stuck around, they needed this. They were getting hugs from each other for this,” Rush said.Beyond the celebrations and medal ceremonies, the event also highlighted the sacrifices made by the families of first responders.Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla emphasized the daily uncertainty those families face when their loved ones leave for work.“It’s important to understand their challenges, but also their wives, their families and all that have to go through daily worrying about what happens when an officer goes to work, whether they’re going to come home that day,” Squilla said.For Marissa Fitzgerald, that fear became a reality in February 2023 when her husband, Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, was shot and killed while on duty during a foot chase.Fitzgerald participated in Sunday’s race to honor her late husband, who made the event an annual tradition.“This was my late husbands favorite run, he ran it every year,” Fitzgerald said.She said running the race helps her feel connected to him, especially when her brother carries a flag in his honor.“I do, I do. My brother Josh runs with his flag every year, and it slaps me on my face. So I feel like he was slapping me today, like wake up, keep running,” Fitzgerald said.The day brought another emotional moment when a team running in Christopher Fitzgerald’s honor won the law enforcement competition.Fitzgerald said the victory was about more than honoring her husband. It was also a tribute to every officer who has died in the line of duty and those who continue to serve.“I know he would be so proud that, you know, we show up when we come out, but not just for him, but for every single fallen officer who has been killed in the line of duty. And for those who put on that uniform every day to risk their lives,” Fitzgerald said.The show of support comes as Philadelphia prepares to say a final goodbye to Officer Seiber.A commander’s march and public viewing are scheduled for Monday evening at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home on 10975 Academy Road in Philadelphia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will follow Tuesday.This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication.
Flags flying at half mast in Manitoba after deadly fire at Alberta military base
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that four service members died and dozens more were seriously injured after a "violent fast-moving fire" swept through CFB Wainwright — located about 190 kilometres southeast of Edmonton — on Saturday afternoon.
Service member dies after falling during pregame demonstration at college football game
A service member fell during a pregame aerial demonstration in San Antonio on Saturday night and later died at a hospital, according to military officials and video verified by NBC News.Video recorded from the stands shows the service member descending on a rope from the stadium's rafters before falling to the field. Spectators are seen watching the field at the stadium in downtown San Antonio, where the University of Texas at San Antonio defeated the Naval Academy after a delayed kickoff.The service member, who was not identified, was transported to a local hospital and later died, a Nellis Air Force Base spokesperson said in a statement.The incident is under investigation. The service member was assigned to the U.S. Air Force's 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2, according to the statement. U.S. & World Canada 21 hours ago Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base Japan Oct 5 Anger in Japan grows after U.S. Marine is arrested over killing of woman on Okinawa Military Oct 4 U.S. military says 4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean An individual raced from the sidelines toward the service member as he laid lifeless at the 50-yard line. The service member was driven off the field in a golf cart as fans watched in horror.The University of Texas at San Antonio had scheduled events at the game to honor service members and veterans."We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the start of tonight's football game," UT-San Antonio said in a statement Saturday night. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the soldier who was affected, his family and his military colleagues."The city of San Antonio, which owns the Alamodome, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday.
Editorial: Alberta and Canada stronger together
You don’t have to love your government to love your country. Heck, you should separate the two altogether. Sure, it can be hard to love the latter when the former is royally ticking you off, when policy decisions or the general attitude shown by the prime minister or cabinet makes you think, “Well, perhaps we’re […]
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday voiced the public's "anger" and "shame" over rioting and looting during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. At least 2,400 people were arrested. Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos. "Those who looted will have to pay for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable," Macron said in a televised address to the nation.He denounced "unrestrained violence" by "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals."Macron earlier held an emergency meeting with senior government officials, a day after masked groups set fires and attacked city halls in several cities. He said he had instructed prefects to work with mayors to protect public buildings and businesses in the coming weeks, including by banning protests when necessary.Flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in the city of Limoges, in central France, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building.New tensions erupted in Paris on SundayIn Paris, hundreds of protesters gathered again on Sunday at the Place de la République amid a heavy police presence. Officers used tear gas as tensions flared sporadically in the neighborhood, with small groups of people trying to set bicycles and trash bins on fire. "The right to protest is a fundamental right. Deliberately and collectively sowing disorder through violence is not," Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez wrote on X, citing the looting of hundreds of businesses across the country.Authorities estimated Saturday’s marches had a turnout of about 550,000, while organizers put it at 800,000. Demonstrators answered calls from a labor union, student organizations and activists hoping to revive the "yellow vest" movement, which emerged in 2018 to protest social injustice.Mass protests in France are often marred by violence on the fringes of otherwise peaceful marches, leading to clashes with police. The arrest tally reported Sunday approached the nearly 2,000 recorded nationwide during a single day of yellow vest protests in December 2018.Paris police said one person died of a heart attack, without providing details. The Paris prosecutor's office said it was investigating.Parisians deplore shattered shops and a damaged square Dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass littered the area around Paris' Place de la République on Sunday. Looting and damage were also reported in other tourist and shopping districts.Paris police said 855 people were arrested in the capital region. Prosecutors said 557 remained in police custody. "I am actually stunned by the level of destruction and violence that was expressed," said government employee Marie Peyreigne, 57, wondering what had led to the mayhem.Parisians inspecting the damage photographed the partially dismantled base of the square's central monument, a statue of Marianne, a symbol of France.Jean Foissy, 74, said he had wanted to join the protest but encountered "a wall of riot police and fires everywhere" and returned home."I was very scared," he said. "I've been a Parisian since I was born, so when I got here, it almost made me want to cry because I find it so bad, it hurts me."Margaux Eude, 26, said she supported the protest movement but "didn't think it would escalate like this.""It's the troublemakers who came, and it breaks my heart because it delegitimizes the movement," she said.Political leaders trade blame ahead of presidential electionPolitical leaders traded accusations over Saturday's violence ahead of next spring's presidential election.Far-right leader and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen criticized Macron’s centrist government as "exhausted, disoriented and seemingly incapable of doing anything other than commenting on its own powerlessness," in a video posted on social media.Far-left contender Jean-Luc Mélenchon accused Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of "playing with fire," alleging that "by banking on degradation, you have only succeeded in uniting all youths and workers' unions."Mélenchon, who joined the Paris march Saturday, insisted that "my message is clear: those who share our fight have no business in looting or destruction."U.S. President Donald Trump posted "France is burning!" on his Truth Social platform, apparently linking the unrest to "the immigration of people from an entirely different world." "Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!" he wrote.French authorities and police have not linked immigrants to the rioting. Macron, speaking about troublemakers, asked: “How can French people do this to France?"Hundreds of businesses looted across the country"The scale of the damage is considerable and unprecedented," Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire wrote in an open letter. "Paris is a city of freedoms, debate and demonstrations. It must remain so. But it must also be a city where everyone can work and run a business safely."The mayors of Paris, Marseille and Lyon, the three largest cities, requested a meeting with the prime minister in the coming days "given the extent of the damage and the seriousness of the situation."In Marseille, some protesters briefly forced their way into City Hall’s lobby and a group of people wearing hoods and masks damaged a police station. In Lyon, a fire broke out inside a tourist office.In Limoges, the City Hall was ravaged by flames after "radical troublemakers" broke in while elected officials, employees, security personnel and members of the public were inside, Haute-Vienne prefect Maurice Barate said. "They deliberately set the building on fire. It is an extremely serious and unspeakable act," he said.In eastern France, the Mulhouse prosecutor's office said an investigation has been opened after a 17-year-old girl was injured during the protests and lost an eye. On Saturday, another investigation was opened after a young protester lost a hand in Saint-Etienne. The injuries come as police have drawn sharp scrutiny over their use of grenades and other riot-control weapons during recent demonstrations.
The latest developments on the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta
WAINWRIGHT - Prime Minister Mark Carney says four military members were killed and dozens more were seriously injured after a violent, fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.
Guardian reporter filmed masked militants seconds before West Bank attack on French mayor
New video footage of Israeli settler assault on European delegation as Netanyahu attempts to raise doubtHours after Israeli militants attacked a delegation of European diplomats, French clerics and a visiting mayor in the occupied West Bank, Israel's leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, responded by questioning the delegation's account of the assault."Serious accusations require serious evidence" was the all-caps headline of a social media post from the office of the prime minister. As news of the attack spread globally there was no pledge to find those accountable and bring them to justice. Continue reading...
Maple Leafs offence goes into a collective slumber in 4-1 loss to New York Islanders
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Never mind sitting Gavin McKenna, the whole Maple Leafs' offence was a near no-show on Saturday night. The offensively challenged New York Islanders, despite two early-game injuries, put the clamps on Toronto, which was playing its first full game without injured second-line centre […]
Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after incident at a UT San Antonio game
A service member was injured and later died after an incident at the University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday. Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs issued a statement saying that the service member — assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 2 — was injured at the ...
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Today In History
2007 — Benazir Bhutto's Return to Pakistan
After eight years of self-imposed exile, Benazir Bhutto—who, as two-time prime minister (1988–90 and 1993–96) of Pakistan, was the first woman leader of a Muslim nation in modern history—returned to her home country, and hours later she was nearly killed when her motorcade was bombed in Karachi; she was assassinated in December
1988 — Premiere of the hit sitcom Roseanne
The American sitcom Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr, premiered on ABC and became hugely popular, noted for deriving humour from the everyday struggles of middle-class families and for tackling controversial issues. See if Roseanne made our list of 10 of the best American sitcoms Courtesy, American Broadcasting Company
1961 — West Side Story Released, Wins 10 Oscars
The acclaimed musical film West Side Story, an adaptation of a Broadway play, was released in American theatres; it won 10 Academy Awards, including that for best picture
1956 — Birth of Tennis Great Martina Navratilova
Martina Navratilova, a tennis player who dominated the sport in the late 20th century, was born in 1956 in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic). She went on to win 18 Grand Slam singles titles, cementing her status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
1939 — Birth of Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, was born in New Orleans
1931 — Al Capone Convicted of Tax Evasion
American gangster Al Capone was convicted of federal income-tax evasion and was subsequently sentenced to 11 years in prison
1931 — Thomas Edison, Inventor of the Modern Age, Dies
American inventor Thomas Edison, who was especially known for his critical role in introducing the modern age ofelectricity, died in West Orange, New Jersey. Watch a silent short film featuring Thomas Edison Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc
1926 — Birth of Chuck Berry, Influential Musician
American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Chuck Berry was born in 1926. He became one of the most popular and influential performers in rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll music in the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.
1922 — Establishment of the British Broadcasting Company
The British Broadcasting Company, Ltd., was established in 1922, later to be replaced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 1927.
1898 — Puerto Rico Turned Over to US After Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico was turned over to the United States following the Spanish-American War
1867 — Alaska Purchase approved
After much opposition, a deal negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward for the U.S. purchase of the Russian colony of Alaska was approved, and on this day in 1867 the U.S. flag was flown over the capital, Sitka
1854 — U.S. Diplomats Advocated Seizing Cuba from Spain
The Ostend Manifesto was declared, by which three U.S. diplomats communicating to Secretary of State William L. Marcy advocated U.S. seizure of Cuba from Spain
1851 — Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" First Published in London
American author Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dickwas first published (as The Whale), in London
1469 — Isabella I and Ferdinand II Marry, Uniting Spain
Isabella I, queen of Castile, married Ferdinand II, king of Aragon

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