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Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit Syrians
Read full article: Donor fatigue persists as nations commit around $8.1 billion for conflict-hit SyriansInternational donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond.
After an Israeli attack that killed 22 people in Gaza, US officials hope for a cease-fire
Read full article: After an Israeli attack that killed 22 people in Gaza, US officials hope for a cease-fireOn the heels of an Israeli attack that reportedly killed 22 people, U.S. officials hope for a change that could short-circuit a planned invasion of Rafah.
Several shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over last few months
Read full article: Several shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over last few monthsThere have been five shootings involving teens in Jacksonville over the last few months. Three were in Northwest Jacksonville, one was in the downtown area and the other was on the Westside.
Nearly all of Jacksonville’s murders last year involved gun violence. Local group wants community to find solutions
Read full article: Nearly all of Jacksonville’s murders last year involved gun violence. Local group wants community to find solutionsAs Jacksonville police investigate four weekend shootings, including one that was deadly, a local group is making a new push to address gun violence in Jacksonville.
Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against Jordan
Read full article: Afif hat trick secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after 3-1 win against JordanAkram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan.
Waycross community remembers fallen sergeant as ‘courageous in everything she did’
Read full article: Waycross community remembers fallen sergeant as ‘courageous in everything she did’A grieving Waycross community is remembering the life of Army Seargent Kennedy Sanders, who was one of three soldiers killed in a drone strike in Jordan on Sunday.
‘We hear them and are here for them’: Jacksonville artist paints portrait of Waycross soldier killed in Jordan
Read full article: ‘We hear them and are here for them’: Jacksonville artist paints portrait of Waycross soldier killed in JordanA Jacksonville artist is creating a special piece for the family of a soldier killed in Jordan earlier this week.
US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another ship
Read full article: US hints large response to Iran-backed militias is imminent as Houthi rebels target another shipU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says it's time to more significantly disable Iran-backed militias that have struck at U.S. forces and ships in the Middle East.
US blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals
Read full article: US blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisalsThe United States has attributed the drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias that includes the militant group Kataib Hezbollah.
How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
Read full article: How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequencesPresident Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend.
Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transfer
Read full article: Biden says he's decided on response to killing of 3 US troops, plans to attend dignified transferPresident Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the killing of three American service members in Jordan, noting that he does not want to expand war in the Middle East but demurring on the specifics of how the U.S. will proceed.
‘Waycross is suffering today’: Community mourning after US soldier from Georgia dies in Jordan drone attack
Read full article: ‘Waycross is suffering today’: Community mourning after US soldier from Georgia dies in Jordan drone attackThe U.S. Defense Department says three Army Reserve soldiers from Georgia were killed in a weekend drone strike in Syria.
WATCH LIVE: US Rep. Buddy Carter holds moment of silence in honor of soldiers killed in Middle East drone strike
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: US Rep. Buddy Carter holds moment of silence in honor of soldiers killed in Middle East drone strikeShock and grief are rippling across Georgia after the U.S. Defense Department announced three Army Reserve soldiers from the state were killed in a weekend drone strike in Jordan.
Soldier from Waycross is one of three killed in drone attack on US base in Jordan
Read full article: Soldier from Waycross is one of three killed in drone attack on US base in JordanThree US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack in Jordan. The attack happened at Tower 22 in Jordan near the border with Syria. Specialist Kennedy Sanders of Waycross was one of the three killed.
Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Read full article: Jordan's top diplomat wants to align Europeans behind a call for a permanent cease-fire in GazaJordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says his country wants a meeting of Mediterranean officials this week to help bridge a gap between Arab and European countries in calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza to become a permanent cease-fire.
Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifies
Read full article: Blinken heads to Israel, Jordan as Gaza war and criticism of it intensifiesSecretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Jordan this week as Israel's war in Gaza and international criticism of it intensify.
At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza war
Read full article: At Cairo summit, even Arab leaders at peace with Israel expressed growing anger over the Gaza warEgypt and Jordan have harshly criticized Israel over its actions in Gaza at a summit in Cairo.
Good News: Fernandina Beach church group trapped in Israel crosses border safely into Jordan
Read full article: Good News: Fernandina Beach church group trapped in Israel crosses border safely into JordanA group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan after being trapped amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Family mourns 3-year-old shot at Southside apartment with visitation, funeral
Read full article: Family mourns 3-year-old shot at Southside apartment with visitation, funeralThe family of a 3-year-old fatally shot at a Southside apartment complex is gathering Friday and Saturday to honor her short life with a visitation and memorial service in Jacksonville.
Company that protects kids from online predators says Wizz social media app ‘not good for kids’
Read full article: Company that protects kids from online predators says Wizz social media app ‘not good for kids’A cyber watchdog company wants to keep kids safe from online predators, especially if kids are using an app called Wizz.
Community group issues warning after another shooting at service for crime victim in Jacksonville
Read full article: Community group issues warning after another shooting at service for crime victim in JacksonvilleA community group issued a stern warning on Wednesday: Be very careful if you are attending a funeral or another event for someone killed during a violent crime.
Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammateGolden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says star forward Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice.
College FB Hall of Famer, NFL OL Shelby Jordan dies at 70
Read full article: College FB Hall of Famer, NFL OL Shelby Jordan dies at 70Shelby Jordan, whose spectacular career at Washington University in St. Louis earned him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame and an 11-year NFL career, has died.
Toxic gas released in Jordan port kills 13, injures 250
Read full article: Toxic gas released in Jordan port kills 13, injures 250Authorities in Jordan say a crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship in the port of Aqaba dropped one of them, causing an explosion of toxic yellow smoke that killed at least 13 people and sickened some 250.
Man sentenced to 55 years in 2017 murder of Keystone Heights woman found in her attic
Read full article: Man sentenced to 55 years in 2017 murder of Keystone Heights woman found in her atticThe neighbor of a Keystone Heights woman whose body was found hidden in her attic in 2017 is set to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in her death.
Cruises will set sail from JaxPort again starting Monday
Read full article: Cruises will set sail from JaxPort again starting MondayThe cruise line industry is working to rebuild its strength after two years of lockdown from due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Jacksonville is about to get in on the action.
Icemen president: Announcer, referee made mistake by announcing penalty for racist gesture
Read full article: Icemen president: Announcer, referee made mistake by announcing penalty for racist gestureThe president of the Jacksonville Icemen spoke with News4JAX for the first time after the team released a player accused of making a racist gesture during a game Saturday.
Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secrets
Read full article: Leaked records open a ‘Pandora’ box of financial secretsHundreds of world leaders, powerful politicians, billionaires, celebrities, religious leaders and drug dealers have been hiding their investments in mansions, exclusive beachfront property, yachts and other assets for the past quarter-century.
Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan's king
Read full article: Seeking Mediterranean allies, Greece hosts Jordan's kingKing Abdullah II of Jordan is meeting in Athens with the leaders of Greece and Cyprus as part of regular high-level contacts launched between the three Mediterranean countries in 2018.
Protest in support of Cuba freedom continue in Jacksonville, across state
Read full article: Protest in support of Cuba freedom continue in Jacksonville, across stateDozens of people gathering at Riverfront Plaza on Sunday, waving Cuban flags, holding up posters that say SOS Cuba and protesting the Communist regime in Cuba.
UK: Joint airdrop drill affirms UK's support for Jordan
Read full article: UK: Joint airdrop drill affirms UK's support for JordanBritain’s armed forces minister says British paratroopers have trained together with Jordanian soldiers in an airdrop over the Middle Eastern country to underscore the U.K.’s support for Jordan and commitment to regional stability.
Nonprofit aids those falling through cracks of health care system
Read full article: Nonprofit aids those falling through cracks of health care systemIf you are among the thousands of people who have felt the money crunch during the coronavirus pandemic, you may find yourself unable to pay for necessities like health care. A local nonprofit is here to help.
EU to discuss US vaccine patent plan at Friday summit
Read full article: EU to discuss US vaccine patent plan at Friday summitEuropean Union leaders say that in the wake of the U.S. backing patent waivers for COVID-19 vaccine technology, the 27-nation bloc immediately will start discussing whether they should join such a move.
Asia Today: New Zealand reports 1st community case in months
Read full article: Asia Today: New Zealand reports 1st community case in months(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)WELLINGTON – New Zealand has reported its first coronavirus case outside of a quarantine facility in more than two months, although there was no immediate evidence the virus was spreading in the community. Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said Sunday the case was a 56-year-old woman who recently returned from Europe. Like other returning travelers, she spent 14 days in quarantine and twice tested negative before being returning home on Jan. 13. The far northeastern province of Heilongjiang reported another 29 cases, linked partly to an outbreak at a meat processing plant. Beijing, where around 2 million residents have been ordered to undergo new testing, reported two new confirmed cases.
Home for the holidays: Animal Protective Services needs foster families for pets
Read full article: Home for the holidays: Animal Protective Services needs foster families for petsAnimal Care and Protective Services in partnership with the Jacksonville Humane Society need your help with temporary fosters during the holiday season through its Silent Night Program. “Our push right now is to get all of the animals in the shelter into a temporary home for the holidays. Dr. NaTasha Jordan adopted her family pet from a shelter 8 years ago. From now up until December 24th - you can foster a pet through the Silent Night program. “Get out here today and foster an animal for one night for the silent and who knows you might just walk away with a long-time friend,” said Dr. Jordan.
High school football 2020: Results from around the area in Week 8
Read full article: High school football 2020: Results from around the area in Week 8JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Week 8 of the high school football season is in the books. 3 Trinity Christian turned in another defensive gem in topping Lee 14-6. Trinity Christian (5-1), Class 3A: Beat Lee, 14-6. Lee (4-1), Class 6A: LOST to Trinity Christian, 14-6. GEORGIAFriday, Oct. 23Brunswick 38, Statesboro 18Glynn Academy 35, South Effingham 3*Pierce County 49, Brantley County 7*Ware County 24, Coffee 14Off: Camden County, Charlton County.
Hyde Park shooting victim was 17-year-old 'with huge heart’
Read full article: Hyde Park shooting victim was 17-year-old 'with huge heart’JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 17-year-old found shot to death behind a Hyde Park home earlier this month has been identified as Koby Coats. Coats was found dead, and his family believes his body was dumped behind the house. Coats' online obituary says he had a huge heart and loved his family more than anything, and that he will be remembered for his smile, big brown eyes and making people laugh. Jordan, outreach coordinator for the anti-violence group MAD DADS, who is helping the family in the quest for justice. Jacksonville, step up and help these families.”The house where Coats’s body was found is on the southern end of Hyde Park near Sweetwater.
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
Read full article: Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargoThe warring parties in Libya and their international backers the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Jordan vs Turkey and Qatar violated a U.N. arms embargo on the oil-rich north African country that remains totally ineffective, U.N. experts said in a new report. The experts said the Wagner group transferred armed private military operatives and military equipment into Libya to support Hifters military operations, including two armored personnel carriers. The panel of experts said the resupply of both sides by air was extensive, with flights from the UAE to western Egypt and eastern Libya, and from Russia via Syria to eastern Libya to reinforce Hifters forces and from Turkey to western Libya to reinforce the government. AP emails to the U.N. missions of the UAE, Russia, Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Qatar got no response. Allegations regarding any violation by Turkey of sanctions are baseless, said the spokesperson who was not authorized to be identified by name.
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
Read full article: UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in JordanAMMAN The U.N. agency for refugees said Tuesday that it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. They are the first infections to be detected among Syrians living in refugee camps in Jordan, which are home to more than 100,000 Syrians displaced by that countrys civil war. Azraq is home to some 36,000 Syrian refugees, while the larger Zaatari camp houses some 76,000. Jordan hosts a total of more than 650,000 Syrian refugees. This is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in refugee camps in Jordan, the UNHCR said in a statement.
Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriage
Read full article: Dating corona-style leads to love connections, even marriageThis image released bu Jordan Tyler shows Tyler, right, with his wife Brittany in New Orleans on July 18, 2020. (Jordan Tyler via AP)NEW YORK If there's one thing the pandemic hasn't canceled, it's the search for love. In March, the popular dating app Hinge experienced a 30% increase over January and February in messages sent among users. They're feeling resilient, and they're not willing to put a year of their love life on hold because of the global pandemic, Ury said. People are bonding over maybe feeling alone, feeling helpless, feeling a sense of loss.
Khloe Kardashian's 'Twisted Sisters' Finale Focuses on the Bloody Bond Between Twins
Read full article: Khloe Kardashian's 'Twisted Sisters' Finale Focuses on the Bloody Bond Between TwinsSeason two of Khloe Kardashians true-crime series, Twisted Sisters, is drawing to a close with one of its most gut-wrenching stories yet. Only ET has an exclusive first look at the relationship between these twisted twins that led up to Lees murder. Each week, Twisted Sisters took viewers inside various, haunting tales of comradery, betrayal, desire, jealousy and murder to figure out what drove these women to take lethal measures, transforming them from sisters into killers. Twisted Sisters season two ends with a bloody finale on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. RELATED CONTENT:Khloe Kardashian's 'Twisted Sisters' True-Crime Series Examines Its Most Twisted Case Yet (Exclusive)Dick Wolf's 'Murder for Hire' Returns for Season 2 -- Watch the New Trailer!
Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie Consider Harry Styles, Brad Pitt and More to Date Charlize Theron
Read full article: Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie Consider Harry Styles, Brad Pitt and More to Date Charlize TheronAnd Charlize Theron's Bombshell co-stars Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie are here to help the 44-year-old South African star find herself a man on Tuesday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. When they comment that they aren't sure of Ventimiglia's relationship status, Theron chimes in, "You guys, we should probably start with single men. Theron accuses Kidman. Brad Pitt is later an option, to which Kidman proudly states, "I did not date Brad." For more, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT: Charlize Theron on Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her Unrecognizable 'Bombshell' Transformation Embed Code Restart'Bombshell' Trailer Sees Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman as the Fox Women Who Took on Roger AilesNicole Kidman Jokes About Her 'Threesome' Relationship With Her 'Bombshell' Co-Stars (Exclusive)Charlize Theron Recalls Nicole Kidman's Reaction to Her 'Bombshell' Transformation
Hundreds walk in Jacksonville to make point about breast cancer
Read full article: Hundreds walk in Jacksonville to make point about breast cancerThe Sisters Network of Northeast Florida is striving to educate the community about the higher death rate for African American breast cancer patients and try to change those statistics by encouraging women of color to get tested for breast cancer. Lena Jordan is a breast cancer survivor who took part in the event. She has been a breast cancer survivor for 19 years. Studies show that African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age and have twice the death rate from breast cancer than Caucasian women of the same age. And for women already fighting breast cancer, Jordan hopes to inspire them with a book she just released.
Jonas Brothers Surprise Fan Who Missed Concert Due to Chemo Treatment
Read full article: Jonas Brothers Surprise Fan Who Missed Concert Due to Chemo TreatmentThe Jonas Brothers really do make dreams come true. Lily Jordan, a teenage fan of the band who is battling cancer, had tickets to the band's concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania -- a stop on their Happiness Begins Tour -- on Saturday. It wasn't long before the Jonas Brothers were inundated with requests to visit Jordan in her hospital room, and the singers couldn't help but surprise their young fan with a special appearance. "Thank you thank you thank you @jonasbrothers for taking time out of your day to come pay me a visit. RELATED CONTENT:Nick Jonas Reacts to JAY-Z Rocking Out to 'Year 3000' at Jonas Brothers Concert (Exclusive)Jonas Brothers Rock the MTV VMAs for First Time in 11 YearsJonas Brothers Look Sleek and Sophisticated at 2019 MTV VMAsSophie Turner Joins Jonas Brothers Onstage to Celebrate Joe's 30th Birthday: Watch
'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 5!
Read full article: 'Bachelor in Paradise': ET Will Be Live Blogging Episode 5!Last Tuesday's episode of Bachelor in Paradise ended on a cliffhanger, with Jordan and Christian battling it out over the latter's attempts to woo Nicole with a piata. ), ended up pushing Christian to his limit, and we can't wait to find out how their fight ends on Monday. Lucky for you, ET will be live blogging the whole thing. "Things got a little physical," Chris Harrison recently confessed while speaking with ET about this season of Paradise. Bachelor in Paradise airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
JU adds another former Jaguars player to its coaching staff
Read full article: JU adds another former Jaguars player to its coaching staffJordan Todman warms up prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 18, 2014. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Universitys football coaching staff is quickly becoming the place to be for former NFL players. The Dolphins announced the addition of former Jaguars running back Jordan Todman to their coaching staff on Wednesday. "We're very fortunate to have Jordan joining our staff," Shields told the school's website. JUs football staff continues to take shape with NFL veterans and those with ties to the area filling out Shields coaching unit.