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4th day of more than 100,000 ballots during early voting in Harris County


October 17, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Harris County is reporting another strong turnout for early voting on Friday. The county said 104,870 people voted in Harris County today, making it the fourth-straight day where Harris County has had over 100,000 voters. In total, more than 453,000 people voted in Harris County. On day two of early voting, the Harris County Clerk said …

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HFD arson investigator remembered by friends and family


October 17, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Friends and family are remembering Houston Fire Department arson investigator Lemuel Bruce as a loving father who was dedicated to his profession. Lemuel, who went by the name DJ, was a 44-year-old proud Marine crew chief. He leaves behind a wife and two children, a 12-year-old girl an 8-year-old boy. “It’s the worst day of their …

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Arson investigator was 1st in HFD’s history to be killed in line of duty


October 17, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An HFD arson investigator killed in the line of duty Friday morning in northwest Houston was a father of two. The investigator was identified as 44-year-old Lemuel Bruce. Bruce was conducting surveillance during an arson investigation in the 2100 block of W. 18th St. near Watercrest around 3:30 a.m., when he got into a confrontation with …

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Houston police officer injured in overnight crash


October 17, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston police officer suffered minor injuries in a crash Saturday morning that authorities believe may have been caused by an impaired driver. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. in the Sunnyside area. The officer was northbound on Scott Street when a southbound driver failed to yield while turning right and hit the officer’s cruiser, police …

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A cool start, but the warming trend begins


October 17, 2020

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A chilly start this morning with temperatures mostly in the 50s and low 60s, but don’t get too comfortable in the hoodie and sweatpants, because it won’t last long. How long will this cold weather stick around? Winds shifting today to the southeast, and that southerly component means a warming trend with more Gulf Moisture. Temperatures …

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Another dengue fever case reported in Punjab


October 17, 2020

LAHORE: The number of confirmed dengue fever cases in Punjab has reached to 110 this year so far, after the detection of one new case. According to a spokesperson of the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Punjab, the fresh case was reported in Lahore and the patient has been under treatment. In an earlier statesment the health department He further …

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Balochistan reports two new cases of polio virus


October 17, 2020

QUETTA: Balochistan’s health department has reported two more cases of polio virus in the province. With two fresh cases the tally of polio virus infections this year has soared to 23 cases. A case of the crippling disease was reported in Chiltan Town of Quetta, provincial health department said in a statement. A four-year child was confirmed to be infected …

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WHO trial casts doubt on remdesivir and other drugs


October 17, 2020

In a blow to one of the few drugs being used to treat COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) said interim trial results suggest that Gilead’s remdesivir was no better than a placebo at limiting severely ill patients’ need for mechanical ventilation, the length of their hospital stay, or their risk of death. The trial involved 11,266 hospitalized adults with …

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Wimbledon plans return in 2021, with or without fans


October 17, 2020

LONDON: The Wimb­ledon tennis tournament is planning its comeback in 2021. Wimbledon was the only Grand Slam tournament cancelled this year for the first time since World War II because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the All England Club announced plans for its return next year. The tennis season has been badly disrupted by Covid-19 but the US Open went …

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