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X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.
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Australian Health Minister Mark Butler unable to comment on care provided to family killed in suspected murder-suicide
Friends say the family fought for NDIS support before funding was cut.
Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests
Leaked documents from the Iranian regime reveal a coordinated plan by its security apparatus, approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to violently suppress nationwide protests using force, surveillance and internet shutdowns.Excerpts of the documents, reviewed by Fox News Digital, show that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council developed the strategy after the 2019 nationwide protests that came amid fuel price hikes and economic collapse.At a National Council of Resistance of Iran ...
Ex-FBI agent urged criminal probe of Elon Musk’s X use, likened it to Clinton email scandal
EXCLUSIVE: An ex-FBI agent sought to open an investigation into Elon Musk’s use of X while leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in 2025, likening his activity to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, according to an email exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.Fox News Digital exclusively obtained the email sent by a now-former FBI agent that was first shared as a legally protected whistleblower disclosure to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair...
Former NFL star talks about the severity of Sam Darnold, Drake Maye's injuries ahead of the Super Bowl
Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck played in the NFL for 18 seasons and was no stranger to playing through injuries.Both of the quarterbacks in the Super Bowl are listed on the injury report. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is listed with an oblique injury, something he has played through for the last two weeks, while New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is listed with a right shoulder injury.Hasselbeck said he had Darnold’s injury and said it is not painful.CLICK HE...
FOX Sports' Jamie Little talks about covering the 150th edition of the Westminster Dog Show: 'Such an honor'
The 150th edition of the Westminster Dog Show is underway.The highly anticipated event has taken place at the Javits Center and will conclude at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. "Prove-It," the Border Collie, handled by Amber McCune, won the Westminster’s Masters Agility Championship on Saturday.The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPO...
Tom Brady refuses to pick sides as Patriots return to Super Bowl: 'Don’t have a dog in the fight'
The New England Patriots find themselves back in the Super Bowl for the first time since the Tom Brady Era in Foxborough, and it’s been quite the turnaround for the franchise that won only four games in back-to-back seasons heading into 2025.But, while Brady spent 20 seasons leading the Patriots at quarterback, he is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, while also serving as a FOX Sports announcer during the season.So, is Brady still rooting for his old squad?CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS...
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US investigators still seeking clues after disappearance of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mum
Arizona sheriff says 'we hope we are' seeking someone who is still alive.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Epstein ties 'unraveling' after document dump, experts warn
Royal experts warned that Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s attempt to frame her ties to Jeffrey Epstein as an "incidental brush with a bad guy" is unraveling, after newly unsealed documents reignited scrutiny of her judgment and credibility.Mette-Marit was mentioned in over 1,000 files recently released from multiple investigations into the late-financier. Mette-Marit was involved in "contact and meetings" with Epstein between 2011 and 2013 and continued communication with him into 2014, according t...
Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report
The families of three Massachusetts women who died of carbon monoxide poisoning last year while staying at a hotel in Belize have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, naming the resort and Expedia, the travel site, as defendants.Wafae El-Arar, 26, Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, and Imane Mallah, 24, were all found dead on Feb. 22, 2025 at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro.All three women had all had fatal exposure to carbon monoxide," authorities said at the time. COLORADO JURY AWARDS FAMILY $205M AFTER...
Stephen A Smith warns Hall of Fame if Tom Brady is denied first-ballot: ‘Burn down the building’
With Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both missing out on being first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famers, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith got to thinking — what happens when Tom Brady can be voted on?The legendary quarterback, who spent two decades leading a dynasty with the New England Patriots, has all-time NFL records and seven Super Bowl rings to boot. If there's anyone fit to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, it's Brady.But that was until Belichick, his head coach in New England, shockingly...
DHS Secretary Noem stands by body camera requirement for federal agents following Trump comments
Secretary Kristi Noem stood by her decision to equip federal agents with body cameras after President Donald Trump said the move "wasn’t [his] decision."During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the DHS secretary said body cameras would make "sure that people know the truth of a situation," and that both agents and the American people want cameras on federal law enforcement officials. "Our officers want [body cams] and the people want it, they want the relationship with their communit...
Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's weakened state
A House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday underscored what lawmakers and witnesses repeatedly described as a "historic" but "narrowing" opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and restore Lebanese state sovereignty, while exposing sharp disagreement over whether current U.S. policy is moving fast or forcefully enough.Opening the hearing, Chairman Mike Lawler, R-NY., said Lebanon is "at a crossroads" following the Nov. 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, arguing th...
Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments
The Tongva tribe in Southern California responded to singer Billie Eilish's comments declaring "no one is illegal on stolen land" at the Grammy Awards Sunday night.While accepting the Grammy for Song of the Year, the 24-year-old singer drew backlash for using her acceptance speech to attack border enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."No one is illegal on stolen land," Eilish said while wearing an "ICE OUT" pin. "I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we need to...
Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs
A popular potato chip brand is leaving its coastal hometown after more than four decades of operations — but its signature name will remain.The Campbell's Co. announced that it was closing the Cape Cod chip plant in Hyannis, Massachusetts, according to a Jan. 29 news release. The brand was founded in Hyannis — a beach town known for its association with the Kennedys — and the plant, which will end production in April, has been in use since 1985.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERT...
NBC confirms Savannah Guthrie will not attend Winter Olympics as search for her mother intensifies
NBC has confirmed reports that "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie will not be attending the Winter Olympics in Italy as the search for her mother intensifies."Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time," a spokesperson for NBC Sports told Fox News Digital."Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plan...
Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries
The nation’s leading plastic surgery organization announced Tuesday its recommendation against gender transition surgeries for young people, citing "insufficient evidence" to support the procedures for patients under 19.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which represents 92% of board-certified plastic surgeons in the U.S., issued the new position statement to members who provide gender-related services. Breaking from other major medical groups in the U.S. who’ve supported these tre...
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Prince Harry’s team ‘sent private investigator death threat’
Gavin Burrows says a voicemail threatened him on behalf of Graham Johnson.
Comedian defiant as Minnesota venue cancels six sold-out shows after he mocked Renee Good
A Minnesota comedy club abruptly canceled six sold-out shows by comedian Ben Bankas after a viral clip of his stand-up routine — in which he mocked a woman who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent — ignited outrage.Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St. Paul pulled the plug on Bankas’ scheduled January 30–February 1 performances after backlash erupted over jokes he made about Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three who was killed during an encounter wit...
Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn
Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.The traveler arrived Jan. 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at Tom Bradley International Terminal B, Gate 201A, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH).The department stated that individuals who were in Terminal B ...
12-year-old allegedly alive underwater for minutes before fatal scuba class failure: lawsuit
The grieving parents of a Texas girl who drowned during a scuba certification class have filed a lawsuit against two agencies alleging the child’s death was preventable. On Aug. 16, 2025, 12-year-old Dylan Harrison attended a private open water class purchased by her parents from Scubatoys, a local dive-shop, according to FOX 4. When the family reportedly arrived at The Scuba Ranch, a scuba training take located in nearby Terrell, they were told their daughter would be placed in a group of seven...
Patriots' Drake Maye shrugs off shoulder injury concerns ahead of Super Bowl LX: 'I'll be just fine'
There is some concern for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye heading into Super Bowl LX, but the second-year signal caller isn’t worried about his injury designation.Maye came into the week in Santa Clara with a shoulder ailment, though he and his coaching staff downplayed the severity of it before the big game."I feel good. I'll be just fine," Maye said on Super Bowl opening night, via NFL.com. "I threw a good bit. I threw as much as I would at a normal practice. I felt great and looki...
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
William Stevenson, 77, is charged with first-degree murder in Delaware.
Trump unveils new rendering of sprawling White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a new rendering of the planned White House ballroom, touting the project as a historic addition he said would "serve our Country well" for "Centuries into the future.""This is the first rendering shown to the Public," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.Trump said the rendering, shown from the perspective of the Treasury Building, depicts a plan to replace the existing East Wing with a new East Wing anchored by the White House's first formal ballroom. He a...
Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation
Patrick Mahomes' father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., is back in jail after allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, per multiple reports. Mahomes Sr. was booked into the Smith County Jail on Tuesday.The father is currently serving five years of probation for driving while intoxicated in February 2024. Mahomes Sr. was arrested on Feb 3. 2024 in Tyler, Texas after he was pulled over with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.23.He was sentenced to probation that September. If he were to fail h...
California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island
California officials have approved a highly contested environmental restoration plan to eradicate Catalina Island’s invasive mule deer population using sharpshooters, a conservation nonprofit announced Friday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the Catalina Island Conservancy's restoration management permit on Jan. 26.The lethal operation will reportedly be conducted by ground teams, after initial plans to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters drew intense public backlash fro...
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Nasa moon mission launch delayed after test, as SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions
SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.
Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough
The Washington Post editorial board argued on Monday that raising taxes on top earners in the United States, a solution lauded by many prominent progressives, would be a fruitless endeavor based on new research.The Post published an editorial titled "Little to gain by raising taxes on the rich," citing a paper by three members of the "scrupulously nonpartisan" Joint Committee on Taxation which concluded, "Large changes in top tax rates around the revenue-maximizing rate yield small changes to re...
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Melinda French Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates and Epstein claims
Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.
Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases
A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia has introduced a bill to criminalize Islamophobia. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, would define "Islamophobia" "as it relates to the crime of assault and battery as malicious prejudice or hatred directed toward Islam or Muslims."REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS DEMAND TREASURY PROBE CAIR OVER ALLEGED HAMAS TIES AND TERRORISM CONCERNSThe summary for Salim’s bill says that the Islamophobia definition "applies regardless of whether the victi...
Government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill, but DHS funding deadline looms
President Donald Trump has signed legislation ending the partial government shutdown that started Friday at midnight. The legislation Trump signed funds agencies, including the Departments of State, Treasury and War and others, through the end of September and the end of the fiscal year. However, it only funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Feb. 13, meaning Republicans and Democrats will be forced to work together to secure a longer-term funding plan for the agency. While the ...
GOP senator jabs Jeffries as 'butt hurt' over Trump-Schumer deal
A Senate Republican suggested Wednesday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., had his feelings hurt by not being included in the Trump-Schumer deal to fund the government. The House passed the five-bill funding package, along with a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Tuesday. Jeffries and most House Democrats, save for 21, voted against it as the partial government shutdown entered its fourth day. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said it was be...
Jaren Jackson Jr traded to Jazz as Grizzlies begin rebuild with blockbuster trade
The Memphis Grizzlies have traded away one of their cornerstone pieces in a blockbuster move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.Jaren Jackson Jr., who the Grizzlies took fourth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, headlined a trade package to the Utah Jazz that also included John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr., ESPN reported.The Jazz are sending back Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON ...
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Seif al-Islam, 53, seen as Muammar Gaddafi’s successor, was killed by commando team, his lawyer says
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.
Leavitt scorches ‘elitist’ celebrities slamming ICE from 'gated' mansions
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at celebrity attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they flared during Sunday’s Grammy Awards, arguing Hollywood stars are unfairly vilifying federal agents while insulated from the consequences of illegal immigration."I think it's very ironic and frankly sad to see celebrities who live in gated communities with private security, with millions of dollars to spend protecting themselves, trying to just demonize, again, law e...
Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks
A stunning setback for Republicans at the ballot box in a ruby red part of right-leaning Texas has some saying the defeat was a "wake-up call" for the GOP ahead of this year's midterm elections, when the party is defending its narrow congressional majorities.The double-digit shellacking, in a special state Senate election this past weekend in a Fort Worth area district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024, comes amid backlash over the Trump administration's unprecedented crackdow...
Authorities 'aware' of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Tuesday it is "aware" of reports of a possible ransom note in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie."We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie," officials wrote in a statement Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff's office added it is taking all tips and leads "very seriously.""Anything that comes in, goes direc...
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons says doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19
The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.
Cancer may trigger unexpected defense against Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say
Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer's link explored in new study: 'SHORT QUOTE'A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk.The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may affect the progression of the most common dementia type.The findings suggest that certain cancers release a protein called cystatin-C that can travel through the bloodstream and enter the brain, an...
Riley Gaines brings baby daughter to latest apparel advertisement
Conservative influencer and OutKick host Riley Gaines brought her infant daughter, Margot, to make an appearance in her latest commercial. In a recent promotion for the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, a camera shot zooms out on Gaines to reveal her holding Margot. Voiceovers of criticism and praise of Gaines can be heard playing in the background. The commercial concludes with Gaines stating, "Only one opinion matters to me. Her's." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMa...
Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud
Four people, including two Venezuelan citizens, used 115 stolen identities in a $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said the suspects stole the identities from people all across the country, including six children to obtain supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and pandemic unemployment benefits from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio Washington and N...
Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stood in the way of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) this week, claiming that it represents "Jim Crow" segregation laws, leading many on social media to bring up his identical claim about a Georgia voting law that resulted in record Black turnout.Schumer pushed back on a Republican plan to add the SAVE Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship in-person when people register to vote and remove non-citizens from voter rol...
Grammy Awards viewership plummets 20% among young adults in final year on CBS
CBS’ presentation of the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night shed significant viewers compared to recent years. The politically charged event that saw several celebrities use the music award ceremony to criticize the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) averaged 14 million total viewers, an 11% drop compared to last year and a 20% decline compared to 2024. When it came to the advertiser-coveted demographic of adults age 25-54, the 68th Grammy Awards averaged five m...
Moms org backs Trump's efforts with 'aggressive' campaign against illicit Chinese vape: 'This is personal'
FIRST ON FOX: A group led by conservative moms is stepping into the fight against illegal Chinese-made vapes, inspired by the Trump administration's efforts, and announcing it will be mounting an "aggressive" 2026 campaign to educate parents on the dangers of illegal e-cigarettes. Moms for America Action, the nation’s largest conservative mothers organization, announced in a press release it will make combating illegal Chinese vapes a top priority in the 2026 election cycle, mobilizing parents a...
Chappell Roan says she's 'giggling' over Grammys outfit controversy after debuting nipple-piercing dress
Chappell Roan doesn't care what anyone thinks of her controversial Grammys outfit.The award-winning pop star shocked fans on Feb. 1 with her look after removing a sheer cape to reveal a burgundy custom Mugler gown that hung from nipple piercings."Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit," Roan wrote on Instagram along with photos of her daring outfit. "The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D...
CBS News scrambles as new contributor's Epstein email connections surface in latest DOJ files
CBS News has a Peter Attia problem. Attia, a longevity expert, was named as a CBS News contributor on Jan. 27 when editor-in-chief Bari Weiss announced the network’s newest additions. But Attia was on the job for less than a week when his name appeared more than 1,700 times when the Justice Department released the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday. Attia and Epstein exchanged several emails, including one that featured the anti-aging guru joking that female genitals were "low card...
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Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard
The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.
London police launch criminal investigation into former UK ambassador to US with alleged Epstein ties
Police in the United Kingdom announced a criminal investigation Tuesday into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of court documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot in London said following the DOJ documents dump, the Met received "a number of reports" into alleged misconduct in public office, including a referral from the UK government."I can confirm t...
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Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman
Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.
RFK Jr unveils $100M effort to tackle addiction, homelessness and mental illness
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment Monday aimed at reducing homelessness, combating opioid addiction and improving public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs.The funding is part of President Donald Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative — which coordinates federal action on addiction, serious mental illness and street homelessness — and follows an executive order signed last week targeting crime and disorder on...
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Spain will seek to order social media platforms to put age verification methods in place
CEOs would face criminal liability if they didn’t remove hateful or illegal content.
Epstein emails reveal behind-the-scenes talk of firing Fed chair Powell
Buried among the roughly 3 million pages of Justice Department documents is a brief exchange revealing disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein discussing the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with then–Trump advisor Steve Bannon.The 2018 emails, bearing the subject line "Re: Trump has discussed firing Fed chief after latest interest rate hike: report," show Epstein and Bannon weighing who should exit the Trump administration next.Epstein opened the exchange by endorsing the idea of remo...
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US House of Representatives passes spending bill ending Government shutdown
Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.
Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinement
The man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with a mysterious liquid later identified as apple cider vinegar will remain in custody until he stands trial after the judge deemed him to be a danger to the community.Anthony James Kazmierczak, 56, appeared in court on Tuesday, one week after he allegedly used a syringe to spray the congresswoman during a town hall in Minneapolis. Court-appointed defense attorney John Fossum noted that Kazmierczak was wearing a yellow jumpsuit, telling t...
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Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen as Gaddafi’s successor and reportedly died in northwestern Libya
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.
Two convicted of terrorism in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy
Two Swedes were convicted in a Danish court of terrorism and attempted murder for detonating two hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024.The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT. The two men, who have not been identified, were said to be acting on behalf of a criminal gang, the AP reported.T...
California parents who decapitated 2 children, forced other kids to see bodies learn sentence
A pair of California parents were sentenced Monday to multiple life sentences after decapitating their 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, then forcing their two younger children to look at the bodies.Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr., 39, and Natalie Sumiko Brothwell, 49, were found guilty in November of two felony counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances after fatally stabbing their 13-year-old daughter, Maliaka, and 12-year-old son, Maurice, inside the family’s Lancaster home on ...
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Teen stabs teacher in France, leaving the 60-year-old woman in critical condition
The student, 14, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Iran pushes for Friday nuclear talks in Oman amid rising tensions with US forces: source
Iran has requested that nuclear talks with the United States be held in Oman on Friday, a source familiar with the discussions told Fox News, as Tehran pushes for changes to the structure of renewed negotiations.The request comes as Axios reported that Iranian officials are also pressing to limit the talks to a bilateral U.S.-Iran format, excluding other Arab and regional countries — a move that could complicate U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region.The State Department has not publicly confirme...
Iran's president strikes softer tone on nuclear talks after Trump's warning that 'bad things would happen'
The Iranian president, who just days ago accused President Donald Trump of provoking unrest and trying to "tear this country apart," is now striking a softer tone regarding talks about its nuclear program, following a warning from Trump. Trump said at the White House on Monday that the U.S. is talking with Iran and that he would "like to see a deal negotiated." "And if we could work something out, that'd be great," Trump added. "And if we can't, probably bad things would happen." Masoud Pezeshk...
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Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks
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Explainer: French search the latest clash between social media platform X and European authorities
A round-up of the former Twitter’s worst recent troubles in Europe.
Illinois Gov Pritzker donates $5M to super PAC backing lieutenant governor's Senate campaign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has stepped in with significant financial support for a super PAC aiding the Senate campaign of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, as she seeks to gain traction in next month’s Democratic primary for an open seat.Pritzker donated $5 million in December to Illinois Future PAC, according to a campaign finance report posted on the Federal Election Commission website.NBC News reported that contributions from Pritzker and his family members – including more than $1 m...
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Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial
He faces 38 charges, including four alleged rapes, with up to 16 years in jail.
House sends bill ending government shutdown to Trump's desk after 21 Dems break with Jeffries
The House of Representatives passed a federal funding bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, which will bring the four-day standoff to a close shortly after the legislation gets to President Donald Trump's desk.The funding bill, which passed the House 217-214, is a compromise struck between Senate Democrats and the White House that would fund roughly 97% of the federal government through the end of fiscal 2026.Trump played an integral role in hashing out the new deal an...
Anti-ICE Minneapolis agitators set up checkpoint to track federal agents
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators in Minneapolis have set up a makeshift street checkpoint to track federal agents, stopping vehicles and questioning drivers to determine whether they are ICE officers, video shows.Agitators could be seen standing in the roadway near makeshift barricades and traffic cones while they stopped or flagged down passing vehicles.In one clip, an agitator dressed in a black coat and black mask was seen approaching a stopped vehicle and directly ask...
Senator calls out ‘grassroots’ anti-ICE groups, urges DOJ investigation into ‘coordinated national operation'
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling out what he described as anti-ICE agitators "presenting" as grassroots organizations across the country Tuesday, urging a Justice Department investigation into what he said reporting suggests is actually a "coordinated national operation."Hawley called for the investigation in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi obtained by Fox News Digital, saying there is evidence that the agitators are "substantially financed and professionally organized by...
Ohio dentist and wife shot 16 times in Columbus home, autopsies reveal
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTNewly released autopsy reports show that an Ohio dentist and his wife died within minutes after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds inside their Columbus residence, according to recently released autopsy results.Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were found dead on Dec. 30, at their home while their two young children were inside the residence.Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was arrested and charged with murder in their deaths.Autopsy reports from the Franklin Co...
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation.The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, as the plane was approaching Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The flight had departed from Charleston, South Carolina, according to American Airlines in a statement it shared with Fox News Digital.HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT FAVORED BY CELEBRITIES COULD BE SITE OF NEXT PLA...
White progressives criticizing Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid need to 'sit their a-- down,' says liberal host
Liberal commentator and podcaster Roland Martin said that White progressives criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and her Senate bid against fellow Democrat James Talarico, "need to sit their a-- down."During Tuesday’s episode of "At Our Table with Jamie Harrison," Harrison asked Martin who should receive the show’s "Sit Your A-- Down" award this week — an honor reserved for someone the guest believes "is wrong" and needs to "get themselves back together.""The ‘sit your a-- down’ people a...
Journalist attacked during Minneapolis blockade says anti-ICE agitators tried to ‘deter' the truth
Journalist Jorge Ventura spoke out Monday after reporting on an anti-ICE blockade on a Minneapolis street that he said turned violent when agitators confronted him, attempted to seize his phone and assaulted him, leaving his hand bleeding."They do this, Laura, because they want to deter journalists like myself who actually show the truth of what's going on on the ground," Ventura told "The Ingraham Angle.""And we will not be deterred at the Daily Caller News Foundation," he said.DEPUTY AG DETAIL...
NFL confirms no ICE operations planned at Super Bowl LX
The NFL ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place at the Super Bowl in California this weekend.The NFL’s chief of security, Cathy Lanier, spoke at a news conference ahead of the big showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks to confirm that federal agents will not be carrying out immigration enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on S...
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US warship shoots down Iranian drone, thwarts bid to seize tanker
The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.
Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.James Fishback, a 31-year-old investment firm CEO, shared his latest campaign move on X."I’ve joined @Tinder to meet young female voters where they are, and share my plan to make it easier for them to get married, buy a home, and raise a family," he wrote.He added a screenshot of the profile that showed: "My hottest take is … Fl...
Katie Uhlaender reacts to court's ruling on Olympic bid, fires back at Canada's coach
Olympic hopeful Katie Uhlaender reacted to the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after she made a case to join Team USA for the Milan Cortina Winter Games.The CAS said it had no jurisdiction to consider her case against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) coach Joe Cecchini and the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) over the results of the IBSF North American Cup Race and Skeleton qualification for a spot in the Winter Olympics.Uhlaender appeared on Fox News Channel’s "A...
149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak
It has been a rough start to the year for password security. A massive database containing 149 million stolen logins and passwords was found publicly exposed online. The data included credentials tied to an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, along with millions more from popular services. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who discovered the database, confirmed it was not password-protected or encrypted. Anyone who found it could have accessed the data. Here is what we know so far and w...
Patriots' Drake Maye offers refreshing take on marriage ahead of Super Bowl LX
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye touched on his marriage during Super Bowl LX opening night on Monday.Maye, the 23-year-old Patriots star who has been married to his wife Ann Michael since June, said he would advise all of his teammates to get married at some point in their lives.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My teammates have a right to do whatever they choose," he said. "I definitely would advise them to eventually get married. It’s one of the best things in lif...
Temple University student who 'assisted Don Lemon' charged in federal church-storming case
A student at Philadelphia’s Temple University has surrendered on federal charges tied to a Minnesota anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church that also involved journalist Don Lemon and others.The Temple News reported that Jerome Richardson, a senior majoring in political science set to graduate in May, "helped Lemon with ‘logistics and local contacts’ and appeared in a video before his arrest saying he supported the protest as a matter of conscience and faith." Richardson surrendered to federal a...
FLASHBACK: 2024’s immigration ground zero in spotlight again as judge's 11th hour ruling sparks outrage
Roughly 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, were on the verge of being deported Tuesday as their Temporary Protective Status (TPS) was set to expire. A federal judge has now temporarily blocked the expiration, setting up a legal showdown with the Trump administration and thrusting the small city — which became the epicenter of the immigration debate during the Biden administration — once again into the national spotlight. The Department of Homeland Security officially terminated Haiti’s...
Fox News delivers best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands with massive growth
Fox News Media delivered its best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands and broadcast networks, according to social media analytics firm Emplifi.Fox News increased its YouTube viewership by 14% year-over-year and 60% compared to December, delivering 466 million video views in January.The network led MS NOW, which had 339 million views, CNN, which had 237 million views, ABC News, with 124 million views, NBC News, with 118 million views, and CBS News, which had 56 million views. Fox New...
Texas Dem Senate candidate's 'mediocre' comment rocks race
A Texas Democrat running for Senate is facing backlash over his comments about his former opponent.Morgan Thompson, a political influencer who posts on TikTok under the username @morga_tt, claimed that state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, referred to former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, as a "mediocre Black man." Thompson, who is Black, said the remark was made after a Jan. 12 town hall in Plano Texas. Talarico, who is now facing off against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, allegedly told Thompson that he...
‘As an American Muslim, I felt compelled’: PA Democrat slams antisemitic rally glorifying Hamas
A top Pennsylvania Democrat unloaded on antisemitic protesters who flooded Philadelphia's iconic Rittenhouse Square over the weekend, saying that as an American Muslim he felt compelled to speak out.A group calling themselves the Philly Palestine Coalition amassed in the leafy square, spreading slogans like "Abu Obeida Lives" — in reference to the deceased Hamas spokesman — and a speaker declared that "martyrdom is a commitment [and] a principle," while others called for "intifada," according to...
Former transgender clinic insider calls $2M gender surgery verdict 'tip of the iceberg'
A former transgender teen has won a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit over surgery performed when she was a minor.Jamie Reed, a former caseworker at the Washington University Transgender Center, said the $2 million verdict validates warnings she has made for years about doctors pushing minors toward irreversible surgeries."She deserves justice for this," Reed said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends.""She really is the tip of the iceberg on how this industry has been treating these young people and the...
Perfect scrambled eggs require one simple ingredient, celebrity chef says
→ State health officials detected arsenic in familiar treats, igniting debate over testing methods and what's truly safe.→ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits his breakfast drink isn't coffee — and jokes about hiding it from RFK Jr.→ These game-day sliders are earning a spot on Super Bowl menus for their bold flavor and easy sharing.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ Most Costco shoppers sprint past one section of the store — and it could be costing them money.→ Think dinner...
Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder in death of wife
William Stevenson, reportedly former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was arrested and charged with murdering his current wife, authorities said Tuesday. Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday and has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, said the New Castle County Police in Delaware. PHOTOS REVEAL VIRGINIA NANNY TOOK SLAIN WIFE’S PLACE IN MASTER BEDROOM WEEKS AFTER LOVE TRIANGLE MURDERSOfficers were called on Dec. 28 concerning a domestic dispute to a h...
Babylon Bee touts legal win over Hawaii government's 'war against political memes and satire' in federal court
The Babylon Bee satirical news site on Friday scored a major free speech win due to the backing of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).A federal court shut down Hawaii Gov. Josh Green’s (D) law preventing individuals from "recklessly distributing… materially deceptive media." Citing that such practices could impact elections by misleading voters, Green's law that he signed in 2024 restricts content that risks harming "the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate" or simply risks "changing… ...
Clintons cave: Comer says Bill and Hillary to testify in Epstein probe
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee at the end of this month.Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., announced Hillary Clinton will sit for a closed-door transcribed interview on Feb. 26, and Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27 under the same terms.Both interviews will be filmed, Comer's press release said. It comes after weeks of back-and-forth between the former first couple and the House GOP-led committee ...
Noem coordinates with Mississippi officials as state recovers from deadly winter storm
The total national death toll from Winter Storm Fern has risen to 85 as additional storms are expected to make landfall in the U.S. over the coming weeks.Mississippi took one of the hardest hits from the storm, with 23 killed in the Magnolia State, and tens of thousands still without power.Despite the storm heading north several days ago, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says while the state has seen many improvements, there is still work to be done and hundreds of thousands of Americans remain with...
Jimmy Kimmel attends Los Angeles anti-ICE protest with wife and children
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel posted a photo to his Instagram account Monday showing him, his wife Molly McNearney and his children attending an "ICE OUT" protest in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.In the photo, Kimmel and his family can be seen at the protest holding signs with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) slogans such as "Deport ICE" and "Raise Good Girls and Pretti Boys," a nod to the fatal shootings of Nicole Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month involving federal i...
End of government shutdown in sight as Speaker Johnson overcomes GOP revolt
The end of the current government shutdown is in sight on its fourth day after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., managed to corral nearly all of his House GOP lawmakers to advance the legislation.The Senate's federal funding deal survived an important hurdle late Tuesday morning, clearing a House-wide "rule vote" to allow for lawmakers to debate the measure and set up a vote on final passage by the afternoon.The 217 to 215 vote was a touch-and-go situation for over an hour as Johnson managed a perilo...
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France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows
French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.
US military shoots down Iranian drone approaching USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea, official says
The U.S. military shot down an unmanned Iranian drone Tuesday after it "aggressively approached a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier with unclear intent," a U.S. Central Command spokesman told Fox News."USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was transiting the Arabian Sea approximately 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast when an Iranian Shahed-139 drone unnecessarily maneuvered toward the ship," Capt. Tim Hawkins added."The Iranian drone continued to fly toward the ship despite de-escalatory measures taken by U....
5 cruise deals from $169 with MSC, Celestyal, Princess and more
Cruises simplify vacation planning by bundling meals, entertainment and activities into one trip price. We found discounted sailings from Celestyal, MSC and Princess, along with select booking sites, to destinations across the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe, with select routes to Alaska.Celestyal Cruises offers affordable sailings to the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf, with options ranging from quick three- or four-night trips to full weeklong itineraries. Prices start at $499 per person for s...
Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempt to board US oil tanker as Trump builds military presence
Six Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempted to halt a U.S.-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported.The security firm Vanguard Tech told its clients on Tuesday that the Iranian vessels were armed with .50-caliber guns, and they ordered the oil tanker to turn off its engines and prepare to be boarded. Instead, the tanker sped up and was ultimately escorted to safety by a U.S. Navy vessel, according to the Journal.The Pentagon did not immediately re...
Trump seeks $1 billion in damages from Harvard University over ‘serious and heinous illegalities’
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University.Harvard has been a main target of the Trump administration’s attempt to leverage federal funding in order to crack down on antisemitism and "woke" ideology. The New York Times published a Monday report headlined, "Trump Is Said to Have Dropped Demand for Cash From Harvard," that suggested the president was no longer seeking a $200 million payment to the government. Trump took to social media, blas...
Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck advocates for cholesterol screening after father's cardiac arrest death
Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck made sure to avoid defenders when throwing passes in his 18-year NFL career, but now he makes sure that he keeps his cholesterol down in his post-playing days.Hasselbeck’s father, Don Hasselbeck, passed away suddenly at age 70 from cardiac arrest. Following his death, Hasselbeck’s mother urged him to get screened, and he was humbled by his results."It was really my mom who said to, you know, there's three boys in our family and said, 'Boys, I want ...
Thune rejects Trump's call to nationalize elections, warns Dems tried the same
The Senate’s top Republican leader threw cold water on President Donald Trump's desire to nationalize elections, arguing he was in favor of "decentralized, distributed power." Trump, during an appearance on former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino’s podcast, contended that it was "amazing Republicans aren’t tougher" on elections. "The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over, we should take over the voting in at least many — 15 places,’" Trump said. "The Republicans ought to nationalize the v...
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Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding lead in this year's gubernatorial race, outpacing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points among registered voters, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released Tuesday.The poll found Hochul leading Blakeman 54% to 28%, a margin little changed from December, while she also maintains strong support among Democrats and improved favorability ratings statewide.The Siena poll, conducted Jan. 26-28 among 802 registered voters,...
Former 'The Voice' contestant dies at 26 after snake bit her in her sleep
Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home in Abuja, Nigeria. She was 26.In a statement shared on Facebook, Sam Ezugwu, the co-founder and music director of the Amemuso Choir of which Nwangene was a member, announced that the singer had died at a hospital in Nigeria on Saturday due to a "snake bite." "Amemuso Choir [regrets] to announce the sudden demise of our beloved soprano who passed away yesterday 31st Ja...
