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WASHINGTON (TND) — Scientists are forecasting a rise in coronavirus cases throughout May as a new set of variants emerges, according to disease researcher Eric Topol. The variants, known as “FLiRT,” are distinguished by mutations in the disease’s spike proteins. These proteins help viruses attach to surfaces and are one of the factors behind the infectious nature of COVID-19. FliRT variants have mutations in areas designated “F for L” and “R for T,” Topol wrote via Substack.

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. — Three of the five judge candidates vying for Cambria County’s Court of Common Pleas will move on to the general election. They’ll look to fill two seats left open as President Judge Norman Krumenacker and Judge Patrick Kiniry. The five attorneys on the ballots were: Forrest Fordham, Michael Carbonara, Timothy Sloan, Brett Smith and Tonilyn Chippie Kargo. All of the candidates cross-filed meaning the appeared on both the Republican and Democratic ballots.

BEDFORD, Pa. (WJAC) -- Start your engines and hold on tight...because Bedford Speedway's 32nd Annual Labor Day Championship gets underway Friday night. This competition is one of the biggest events every year for the historic dirt track. Bedford Speedway Announcer and Retired Driver Eric Zembower says this race is a long-time family tradition, "Tonight will be our 55-lap super late model. It's the big show. Even though we have a bigger show coming up at the end of September, the Keystone Cup, this is the traditional show.

Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — A unique recreational area in Centre County is slated to get a new round of upgrades through a state funding grant. The Soaring Eagle Wetland is termed a nature preserve. The 135 acres is located just off of Route 220, near the village of Julian. One of the area's unique aspects is handicap accessibility, including a trail from the parking lot to a small landing along Bald Eagle Creek, for fishing.

MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KBOI) — Lori Vallow Daybell has been transferred back to the Madison County Jail to await sentencing after beingfound guilty on all counts. Judge Boyce noted that a trial of this size and scope can take some time for a sentencing investigation to be concluded, saying it would likely be two to three months before the sentencing hearing is scheduled. Chad Daybell is still awaiting a trial date.

GALLERY | Massive fire destroys Blair County lumberyardWed, 05 Jun 2024 10:59:53 GMT (1717585193385) Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 85a848d002b3a7f7785bfb6376ad1dbb5836f767 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. ncG1vNJzZmivmpawtcKNnKamZ56axLR7y6iamqRfnK6tuMSrsGifkaG5pr7YZqSaq6Oew6Z5xaKpnmWUmsC1vs6yqmaanJa2s3nCqKynrKliuba5wZ6pspmimXqqutWeqq2hl5bBqrvNZpmlmaqaera%2FjKWsppqVp3qkuMCyqputopx6sbHNp6qypKaWu6qt

JOHNSTOWN – When tragedy strikes, the call for help isn't far behind, often in the form of online donations. 6 News investigated a charity website and what you need to know before you decide to donate to them. “Anyone can start a campaign, and GoFundMe is here when people need help,” GoFundMe spokesman Bobby Whithorne said, “and you can create one for anything.” For example, ‘Norman the Scooter Dog,’ is a famous four-legged pooch known for his tricks on wheels.

ALTOONA, Pa (WJAC) — A Human Rights march is scheduled to take place in Altoona Saturday evening, according to organizers. The march will begin at 5 p.m. at the Heritage Plaza in downtown Altoona. The route will proceed as follows: 11th Street to 17th StreetAcross the 17th Street bridge to 1st AvenueMake a U-turn on 1st Avenue and head north on 17th Street towards 6th AvenueTurn right on 6th Avenue and travel east to 13th StreetTake 13th Street to 9th Avenue, then turn left back onto 17th StreetFinally, take 17th Street north to 11th Avenue, make a right and head back to Heritage PlazaOrganizers are warning motorists to expect delays and if possible, seek alternate routes.

TYRONE, Pa. (WJAC) — An annual tradition in Tyrone is to march for the life of an dead baby girl found over 30 years ago. This Sunday, they'll do that again. 6 News spoke with those involved in the march and about the legacy she leaves. February 1987 in Antis Township, a baby girl is found dead in a plastic bag, next to a dumpster. Over three decades later, nobody knows her name or who she is — even after DNA testing.