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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s Hollywood journey from tabloid fame to LA mayoral race

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are back in the spotlight almost two decades after rising to reality TV fame as their Hollywood journey has taken an unexpected turn into Los Angeles politics. Pratt, 42, and Montag, 39, who became household names when they

Nolte: CBS Fact-Check Backs Spencer Pratt’s Claim Karen Bass Is a ‘Liar’

CBS News fact-checked two key moments in Wednesday night’s Los Angeles mayoral debate that backed up Republican Spencer Pratt’s claim that incumbent Democrat Mayor Karen Bass is indeed a liar. Here is a partially edited transcript from the debate that’s relevant

Spencer Pratt billboard pops up in Georgia

Spencer Pratt, the Republican candidate few expected to gain serious traction in Los Angeles’ mayoral race, is seeing his support grow nationwide, and that moment is carrying his ‘common sense‘ message all the way to the East Cost. The latest sign, literally,

Pratt torches Raman, Bass Over $10M ‘boondoggle’ homeless spending

Spencer Pratt is torching Nithya Raman and Karen Bass over a $10 million homeless housing “boondoggle,” using a single project to show City Hall is blowing through billions of dollars with weak oversight and poor results. “Nithya Raman and Karen Bass are running

High-stakes prediction shows Spencer Pratt surging in LA mayor’s race

Spencer Pratt has leaped over socialist Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the mayoral race, according to a popular prediction platform. Pratt’s odds of winning stood at 28% on the betting platform Kalshi as of Friday morning, with Raman’s odds plummeting

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STATE, REDISTRICTING, HOUSE, TRUMP

Protests Erupt in Alabama State House During Special Session over Redistricting

Protests were reported to have broken out in Alabama’s State House as lawmakers were discussing several bills during a special session regarding redrawing the state’s congressional maps in Republicans’ favor. As lawmakers were discussing Senate Bill 1 (SB

Tennessee passes new congressional map that splits state's only majority-Black district

The new map eliminates the one district in the state held by Democrats State troopers ask demonstrators to leave the House gallery as they protest efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps on the last day of

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11 House seats move to GOP’s favor after major redistricting wins for Trump

A midterm election handicapper upgraded Republicans’ chances of winning eleven House races Friday after major redistricting victories for President Trump. The new race ratings released by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report pertain to congressional districts

Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting

Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting By KIM CHANDLER Associated

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GOP speaker claps back after Booker stumps against bid to eradicate red state's Democrat-held districts

EXCLUSIVE: Alabama Republicans are moving to force through a new congressional map that could reduce Democratic representation amid a narrow national GOP House majority, while rebuking Yankee Democrats traveling to the Yellowhammer State to gin up opposition. State

TN State Rep. Pearson: Trump the ‘Biggest White Supremacist In the United States’

Friday on MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson (D) said President Donald Trump is the “biggest white supremacist in the United States.” Host Symone Sanders said, “You had some very impassioned words on the floor, from the state House

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SUBWAY, NYC, TEACHER, HOURS

Subway shove suspect appeared in NYC court on different case hours later — and was allowed to leave

The maniac accused of pushing a 76-year-old man down a flight of Manhattan subway stairs to his death appeared in an NYC court just hours after the heinous attack — and strolled out, because no one realized he was the killer, The Post has learned. Rhamell

NYC suspect freed from psych hold hours before fatal subway shoving of 76-year-old former teacher

32-year-old Rhamell Burke had just been released from a psych ward when he allegedly shoved an elderly man down a flight of stairs to his death Thursday night in Manhattan, according to the New York Post. Cops detained Burke and took him to Bellevue Hospital

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Subway shove suspect flashes smile in court after allegedly killing retired NYC teacher

A crazed repeat offender flashed a devilish grin as he made his first court appearance Saturday for allegedly shoving an elderly, retired teacher down an NYC subway stairwell, killing him. Rhamell Burke, who’s been arrested four times since February, showed

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Murders, robberies surge in NYC subway, NYPD data shows

Violence is up in the Big Apple’s transit system – with robberies and murders surging – even as overall crime underground is down, according to NYPD data. A maniac repeat-offender pushed an elderly man to his death on Manhattan subway stairs Thursday, cops

Stranger assaulted by maniac weeks before he pushed retired NYC teacher to death recounts frightening attack

A 23-year-old woman recounted the terrifying subway attack she suffered at the hands of the same recidivist madman accused of fatally shoving a retired Big Apple teacher down a flight of stairs hours after being released from a psych ward. The horrified victim

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Maniac released from psych ward hours before he pushed elderly teacher to his death in subway: cops

A maniac just released from a psych ward pushed an elderly man to his death down Manhattan subway steps in a brutal unprovoked attack late Thursday, police said. The brute — seen in a surveillance image obtained by The Post — allegedly hurled total stranger

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MAMDANI, NYC, LEADERS, EXODUS

Mamdani's billionaire bashing could cost NYC $12 billion: data

Zo money, Zo problems. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s hostile stance toward New York City businesses could jeopardize $12 billion in GDP — triggering a “death spiral” in the city’s finances as the young socialist blows off billionaire Ken Griffin moving jobs south,

NYC business owner kickstarts million dollar campaign to combat Mamdani-driven business exodus

New York's political and financial leaders have launched efforts to combat Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies that they say have driven multiple billionaires to look elsewhere for their business homes. After Mamdani named Citadel LLC CEO and owner Ken Griffin

NYC in Crisis: Business Leaders Now Begging Billionaires Not to Flee the City

The flight of the productive from our major cities has been going on for a while now, but nothing seems to pour accelerant on that flight faster than the election of a "democratic socialist" (you can read that as "communist") mayor, which is what has happened

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Report: Leaders Try to Halt Billionaire Exodus from Mamdani's NYC

New York is in a tight spot as its leaders are trying to keep billionaires from leaving New York City over leftist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) policies. If wealthy residents leave en masse, the city will face a huge loss of money, businesses, and thousands

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Billionaires’ Mamdani-driven exodus: Letters to the Editor — May 9, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s “tax the rich” antics driving billionaires’ businesses out of NYC. Mayor Mamdani figures that big business and the rich will tolerate his hostility. This is a false assumption (“Going . . . Zo-ing . . . Gone!” May 7). In the post-COVID

NY leaders desperately try to stop billionaire bigs from fleeing city over Mamdani

Don’t break up because of that Mam! New York leaders are desperately trying to stop billionaire bigwigs from hightailing out of the Big Apple with their cash, businesses and thousands of jobs — as fears mount that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s policies will accelerate

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SUPREME, COURT, JUSTICE, RESIGNS

California abortion pill suppliers plot workarounds ahead of Supreme Court mifepristone decision

California-based abortion pill suppliers are reportedly preparing backup plans in case the Supreme Court restricts access to mifepristone, as the justices consider whether to limit mailing of the controversial drug. The Supreme Court has not set a timeline

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LA Times

California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban

Antiabortion demonstrators pray during the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington on Jan. 23. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . The last time the Supreme Court threatened to end access

Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney

A Utah Supreme Court justice has resigned amid a probe into an alleged relationship with an attorney who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Justice Diana Hagen appeared to reference the investigation and the toll it has taken on her loved ones in a resignation

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Utah Supreme Court Justice Resigns amid Allegations of Affair

A Utah Supreme Court justice resigned from her position amid allegations that she had an affair with a lawyer who was involved in a case regarding Utah redrawing its congressional maps. In a letter addressed to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R), Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court justice resigns amid probe into alleged relationship with redistricting attorney

A Utah Supreme Court justice has resigned amid a probe into an alleged relationship with an attorney who worked on a redistricting lawsuit. Justice Diana Hagen appeared to reference the investigation and the toll it has taken on her loved ones in a resignation

Why Ketanji Brown Jackson is hell-bent on destroying the Supreme Court

The call is coming from inside the house. The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais has made progressives even more determined to delegitimize the court — and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is among them. In a dissent involving a post-decision procedural

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IRAN, REPORTS, UAE, MISSILE

UAE Reports More Iranian Drone and Missile Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Holding

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday reported another barrage of missiles and drones from Iran, just hours after Iran attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Defense Ministry said there were three “moderate” injuries from the

An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran

An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end

US intel community agreed before war 'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon': ex-counterterrorism chief

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent asserted in a post on X that prior to the start of the Iran war, the U.S. intelligence community agreed that the Islamic Republic was not developing a nuclear weapon. "One of the many tragedies of

The U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage

The U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage toggle caption Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates said it responded to another Iranian missile barrage on Friday, hours after the

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged toggle caption Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a

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DRUG, MILITARY, ALLEGED, KILLS

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2

The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to

U.S. military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug vessel in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two alleged narco-terrorists, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "On May 8, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander

U.S. military's continued strikes on alleged drug boats raise questions on legality

U.S. military's continued strikes on alleged drug boats raise questions on legality With scrutiny mounting, the U.S. boat strike campaign against alleged narco-boats in the Caribbean and Pacific has killed over 190 people, raising sharp questions over legality

Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., on U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats

Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., on U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Bill Keating of Massachusetts about continued U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in Pacific and Caribbean waters. National

Morning news brief U.S. and Iran trade fire amid month-old ceasefire, Tennessee becomes first state to draw new U.S. House map after SCOTUS decision, U.S.'s continued strikes on alleged drug boats raise questions. News Morning news brief Morning news brief

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Marco Rubio Seems to Be Having a Grand Time

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RUBIO, IRAN, TODAY, MARCO

The Atlantic

It’s a low bar, perhaps, but no one in the Trump administration seems to be having more fun at the moment than Marco Rubio. Last weekend, he was acting as a DJ at a family wedding, headphones to his ear with head and hand pumping to the beat. Midweek, the secretary

Rubio Lays Down a Brutal Red Line for Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in Italy to speak with the Pope and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Rubio gifted Leo a crystal football engraved with the State Department’s logo, while the pope gave the secretary a pen made from an olive branch, which

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CNBC

Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the press at the US Embassy in Rome on May 8, 2026. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the U.S. is expecting a response on Friday from Iran on the proposal to end the war. "We should know something

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What Rubio’s rise as the internet’s 'fixer' tells us about today’s politics

"If you want something done, ask a busy person," is a famous phrase attributed to polymath Founding Father Benjamin Franklin as well as comedy icon Lucille Ball. But if you want the living embodiment of that credo today, search no further than Secretary of

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Rubio set to meet Italy's Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to ease tensions over the war with Iran Rubio set to meet Italy's Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leaves the St.

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FRONTIER, KILLS, DENVER, STRIKES

Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian

Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrian toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP A Frontier Airlines plane bound for Los Angeles on Friday night struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing the runway, according to Denver International Airport. The

Listen: Tower Controllers Respond to a Packed Airliner that Fatally Struck a Pedestrian ‘During Takeoff’

A Frontier Airlines flight fatally struck a person walking on the Denver airport runway Friday night, igniting an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate on emergency slides. Pilots aboard Frontier Flight 4345, which was scheduled to fly to Los Angeles

Frontier Airlines jet reports striking an individual walking on runway at Denver International Airport: Report

Pilots reported an engine fire and smoke inside the aircraft after the incident. Frontier Airlines jet reports striking an individual walking on runway at Denver International Airport: Report A Frontier Airlines flight taking off for Los Angeles from Denver

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Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach

A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a person who was walking on the runway at Denver International Airport late Friday night, according to a statement from the airport. "Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately

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Frontier Airlines plane strikes, kills person on Denver Airport runway: report

A Frontier Airlines flight struck and killed a person while taking off Friday night, sparking a partial engine fire and forcing the plane to stay grounded. Pilots aboard Frontier Flight 4345, which was bound for Los Angeles International Airport, reported

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CAITLIN, CLARK, WNBA, SEASON

Kevin Durant's media company says Caitlin Clark is the third most marketable WNBA player

Caitlin Clark has been a lightning rod since she entered the WNBA. She’s broken the minds of opponents and media members for years now. Fellow WNBA players like DiJonai Carrington have claimed her fans are racist. ESPN’s Monica McNutt has claimed her white

Why the under at 175.5 looks like the play for Caitlin Clark's Fever vs. Paige Bueckers' Wings

I shared some thoughts on futures for the WNBA season yesterday, and we had three games last night that tipped off. However, the reality is that for most people, today will mark the official start of women’s basketball because Catilin Clark will be playing.

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Best bet for Caitlin Clark's points prop in Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever 2026 WNBA season opener

A special OutKick investigation has revealed that the WNBA 2026 season tipped off on Friday. But all eyes turn to Saturday’s slate featuring Caitlin Clark and her Indiana Fever hosting the Dallas Wings at 1 p.m. ET. Clark isn’t the only WNBA star lacing them

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The WNBA won't grow this season if mean girls and race bullies refuse to accept Caitlin Clark

The WNBA struggled to capitalize on its momentum last season following a series of injuries to Caitlin Clark. In total, Clark played just 13 games. League partners are banking on her return this season, which tips off Friday night. The Indiana Fever will become

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MAYOR, ENTIRE, GEORGIA, POLICE

Georgia town reinstates entire police force — 2 days after mayor fired them all for upsetting his wife

A town council in a small north Georgia mountain community passed an ordinance Friday reinstating the community’s police department and restoring the jobs of the police officers two days after the mayor fired them all. A standing room-only crowd of townspeople,

Georgia town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department

A small Georgia town’s police force was reinstated Friday after the mayor fired every officer just days earlier, drawing backlash and prompting action by the town council. During a special meeting, the Cohutta Town Council voted to reinstate the officers

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Georgia mayor fires entire police department after officers complain about his wife in dispute

The mayor of a small town in Georgia fired the area's entire police department Wednesday after officers allegedly made "inappropriate comments" about his wife on Facebook, leaving the town without its own police force. Cohutta Mayor Ron Shinnick recently

Georgia mayor fires entire police force for upsetting his wife

The mayor of a small Georgia town has axed its entire police force for upsetting his wife, who’d previously been accused of creating a “hostile work environment.” Cohutta Mayor Ron Shinnick shut down the Cohutta Police Department and fired all 10 of its employees

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KIRK, CHARLIE, CAMERAS, ACCUSED

New: Judge Makes Major Decision on Cameras in the Courtroom for Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin's Case

The trial of the accused assassin of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk rolled on this week, with a couple of new decisions by the judge, including dropping a major one about whether media cameras would be allowed in the courtroom. Advertisement RedState

Cameras allowed at accused Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson’s murder trial

Cameras will be allowed at the trial of Tyler Robinson, the twisted Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, a judge ruled Friday, siding with the late activist’s widow and news agencies. Lawyers for Robinson, 23, lost their argument that if the public

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Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's defense playing long game for possible death row appeal: legal expert

A former assistant U.S. attorney says Tyler Robinson's defense team isn't just fighting to win Friday's rulings, they're laying the groundwork for a death penalty appeal, regardless of how a judge decides two consequential motions in the alleged Charlie Kirk

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KIRK, CHARLIE, ERIKA, REFUSING

TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk wishes Happy Anniversary to slain husband Charlie Kirk in the afterlife

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk wished her late husband a happy anniversary in a heartfelt video shared on Friday. "Even though our kids won’t see our love ‘grow old together’ from an earthly stand point; they’ll see it from a Heavenly one," she said in a

Video: Kathy Griffin Attacks Erika Kirk, Mocks Charlie Kirk as ‘Straight-Up Nazi’

Kathy Griffin attacked Erika Kirk and mocked her late husband, slain conservative icon Charlie Kirk, as a “straight-up Nazi” — continuing to spread the same rhetoric that likely galvanized his assassin eight months ago — despite once sharing a stage with him

He fled communism. Now this California mayor is honoring Charlie Kirk and refusing to back down

A California city mayor is defending his city’s decision to install honorary street signs bearing Charlie Kirk's name near City Hall after some liberal residents criticized the move. Westminster Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen told Fox News Digital that Americans

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KNICKS, GAME, EMBIID, JOEL

76ers' Joel Embiid takes thinly-veiled shot at officials after Knicks take commanding 3-0 lead in playoffs

The Philadelphia 76ers did all they could to keep their home arena filled with their own crowd, but that did not stop New York Knicks fans from taking the New Jersey Turnpike south. Knicks fans invaded Xfinity Mobile Arena as they took a commanding 3-0 lead

Knicks fans flood Philadelphia for Game 3, clapping back at Joel Embiid’s plea to block New Yorkers: ‘Really piss Philly fans off’

Defiant Knicks fans flooded into enemy territory Friday night for Game 3 against the Philadelphia 76ers — in a swift rejection of Joel Embiid after the Philly star whined that New York’s faithful are not welcome in the City of Brotherly Love. Dozens of diehards

Sixers fan comes up with diabolical plan to keep Knicks fans out of town for Game 4

Philadelphia fans are known for being a different breed, but it's not all throwing batteries, greasing light poles, or telling Evgeni Malkin he sucks the second he steps off the bus. No, some understand the basic economics of surge pricing. ...Or at least

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NATO, TRUMP, ALLIANCE, ROLE

As Trump forces NATO to pay up, alliance races to close military gap with US

This is part one of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance. NATO has become a "bloated architecture" too dependent on American military power, former senior national security advisor Keith Kellogg told Fox News Digital. As President

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European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images As President Trump seeks to wind down the war in Iran, the United States is facing not only economic fallout such as higher gas prices but also mounting

Rubio voices support for NATO in Italy amid alliance tensions with Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described himself as “a strong supporter of NATO” amid tensions between President Trump and the members of the alliance. “I’ve been a strong supporter of NATO throughout my career in the Senate and even now,” Rubio told reporters

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VOLCANO, INDONESIAN, KILLED, ERUPTION

Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say

Three people are dead and five others were injured Friday when Mount Dukono erupted on a remote Indonesian island, where the hikers were in a restricted area, authorities said. About 20 climbers set out Thursday to climb the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foot)

Indonesian rescuers find 1 body after volcano eruption as search continues for 2 more

Rescuers on Saturday recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera a day earlier, as search operations continued to find the bodies of two Singaporeans Indonesian rescuers

VIDEO: At Least 3 Tourists Killed by Volcano Eruption on Indonesian Island After Ignoring Hiking Ban

At least three members of a hiking group were killed after a volcano on a remote Indonesian island exploded. A group of 20 hikers ventured out on Thursday in defiance of a hiking ban imposed by authorities due to the potential for a volcanic eruption on the

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SHIP, NOROVIRUS, CREW, OUTBREAK

Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 120 passengers and crew aboard Princess Cruises ship

A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises ship this week sickened over 100 passengers and more than a dozen crew members with grueling symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, health officials said. Of the 3,116 passengers aboard the Caribbean Princess, 102

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115 people sickened in norovirus outbreak on cruise ship: CDC

According to the CDC, 102 passengers and 13 crew were reported sick. In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess is seen docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Princess Cruises'

Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew

Over 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Thursday. According to the report, 102 of 3,116 passengers (3.3%) and 13 of 1,131

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WORLD, CUP, PRICES, TICKET

World Cup ticket prices kick fans in the grass as LA match costs hit $1k+

World Cup excitement is colliding with sticker shock in California as ticket prices for matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood climb to levels many fans say are out of reach. The United States is set to face Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, but the cheapest

How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer

How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer toggle caption Lois Bernstein/AP Stay up to date with the World Cup in our Up First newsletter. The 1994 World Cup kicked off with a sold-out match. On a scorching afternoon in Chicago,

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Andrew Giuliani defends $1,000-plus World Cup ticket prices after Trump says ‘I wouldn’t pay it’

Andrew Giuliani defended soaring World Cup ticket prices as proof of surging demand for the tournament after President Trump told The Post that he wouldn’t shell out more than $1,000 to watch Team USA’s opening match next month. “We look to FIFA as a private

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BALLOTS, CALIFORNIA, 600, COUNTY

Nearly 600 Ballots Missed in Drop Box, Not Counted in California County

Almost 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a northern California county months after voters approved a statewide Democratic redistricting measure, a tabulation error election officials called “unacceptable.” The Humboldt County Office of Elections said

Almost 600 Prop 50 Ballots Were Never Counted. Now California Could Destroy Them.

Six months after California certified the results of its controversial Proposition 50 redistricting vote, Humboldt County election staff found 596 uncounted ballots sitting at the bottom of a locked drop box. The election is over. The maps are drawn. And the

California county finds nearly 600 unopened ballots months after Newsom-backed redistricting measure passed

Nearly 600 unopened ballots were discovered in a California county months after voters approved a statewide Democratic redistricting measure, with local election officials admitting they failed voters. The Humboldt County Office of Elections said in a Wednesday

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ALLIGATOR, ALCATRAZ, CLOSURE, SURROUNDING

Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure

Florida’s controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure Florida's controversial immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" may be closing soon. It's been very expensive to operate. National Florida's controversial

What Is Behind the Discussions Surrounding the Possible Closure of Alligator Alcatraz?

It was once a hotly debated decision, and then the opening of the immigrant detention facility in the western stretches of Dade County, Florida, caused further outrage. But over the past months, mention of Alligator Alcatraz has cooled considerably. Typical

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TRUMP, OPPRESSED, AOC, NYC

AOC 'Feels Sorry' for 'Oppressed' Red State Trump Supporters, Forgets NYC Is Democrat-Created Hot Mess

Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) — she makes it too easy for us. Just when you think she has no more buffoonery left to give, she does not disappoint. The best part is that she is convinced of how intelligent she sounds. On a recent episode of

AOC slams ‘oppressed’ Trump states while touting NYC services despite $5B deficit and transit crime spike

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., sparked backlash Thursday by arguing that "red states" that supported President Donald Trump are "oppressed" and "neglected," while holding up New York City as a model of public service—even as the city grapples with

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SOCCER, TEEN, KILLS, JOINING

Man Allegedly Shoots, Kills Teen After Not Being Picked for Soccer Match

Eighteen-year-old Rafael Martinez-Lopez allegedly pulled a gun and killed 15-year-old Jeremiah Griffin-Cuevas about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday after not being chosen to take part in a soccer match at an elementary school in Michigan. WOODTV noted, “The Grand Rapids

Teen guns down boy, 15, and a mom of 8 over being turned down from joining soccer game: cops

A crazed teen gunned down a 15-year-old boy and a hero mom of eight just for being turned down from joining a casual game of soccer, according to cops. Rafael Martinez-Lopez, 18, allegedly pulled out a gun and shot young teen Jeremiah Griffin-Cuevas in a fight

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TRUMP, XI, GIVE, SHOULDN

What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

The backdrop for their meeting has flipped the leverage dynamic, experts say. Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30,

Why Trump shouldn’t give Xi a damned thing in coming summit

President Donald Trump heads to China this Thursday in an extremely strong position, but Xi Jinping will try to bluff him into some concessions. One such gambit came late last week, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi scurried off to Beijing, looking

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OMAR, SUBPOENA, TRUMP, CLASH

Minnesota state lawmaker pushes House Oversight to subpoena Rep. Ilhan Omar

A Minnesota state lawmaker is asking a powerful House committee to subpoena US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) for refusing to cooperate with an investigation into her possible ties to Somali fraudsters who bilked Twin Cities taxpayers out of $250 million. State

Omar camp breaks silence on fraud probe, blames Walz, Trump as new claims clash with earlier statements

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has not publicly or privately responded to a top investigative committee in Minnesota’s request for information on her possible ties to the massive fraud scandal, but a recent email from one of her former top staffers

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FBI, CENTURIES, UNEXPECTED, CHURCH

PHOTO: FBI Recovers 'Piece of History' Stolen from Italian Church

Officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Boston office have recovered a 17th century urn that was stolen from a church in Italy. Agents obtained the item in February but did not announce what happened until April 30, Fox News reported Friday. Authorities

FBI tracks down centuries-old Christian artifact in unexpected place: 'Incredibly exciting'

The FBI recently announced that it recovered a stolen, centuries-old religious artifact from Italy after it resurfaced in an unexpected location: New England. The 17th-century reliquary urn was obtained by FBI agents on February 11, though officials did

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IRAN, WAR, HIRING, SHOW

After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they're feeling the strain of high gas prices

"This is not the way I thought my retirement was gonna turn out," one said. After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they're feeling the strain of high gas prices A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel at a Shell gas

Jobs report set to show hiring as Iran war took hold

The war continues to drive up gas prices, threatening a drag on the economy. Jobs report set to show hiring as Iran war took hold Construction continues on The Chaucer, a condominium complex that features 33 residences in the heart of Rice Village, in Houston,

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DELTA, CRASHES, VEHICLE, TUG

Delta worker dead after tug vehicle crashes into jet bridge at Orlando International Airport

A Delta Airlines employee is dead after an airport tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge Thursday night at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital a tug struck the bridge where Delta Air Lines

Delta Airlines employee killed after tow vehicle crashes on tarmac

A Delta Airlines worker is dead after a vehicle crashed into a jet bridge on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport. The worker died when a “tug” aircraft-towing vehicle hit a passenger boarding bridge connected to Delta Flight 2593 around 10:55 p.m.

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ILLEGAL, PROTECTING, MURDER, GORMAN

Angel families plead with leaders to 'choose' American children over protecting illegal immigrants

Grieving parents of American children killed by illegal immigrants issued a desperate plea to the nation’s leaders: "Choose us." Angel families are supporting the Gorman family, who spoke on "The Story" about the failures that led to their daughter’s death. "I

Sheridan Gorman's Parents: Illegal 'Fully Capable' of Standing Trial for Murder

Angel Parents Thomas and Jessica Gorman say the illegal alien accused of murdering their 18-year-old daughter Sheridan is “fully capable” of standing trial and said that in court, the suspect was not even bothering to use his Spanish translator. As Breitbart

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BIANCO, CALIFORNIA, GASPS, GOP

LA Times

How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is interviewed after the California gubernatorial debate at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Chad Bianco’s campaign for California

GOP candidate Bianco's two-word jab at Katie Porter draws gasps from California debate audience

The crowd at a California gubernatorial debate gasped and groaned after Republican candidate Chad Bianco suggested Democratic candidate Katie Porter take his advice on how to be a proper mother during a heated discussion on the state's sanctuary policies

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PLANE, FATHER, COUNTY, CRASH

SoCal father of three tragically killed in plane crash that sparked massive wildfire

The massive Canyon Fire tearing through the El Paso Mountains south of Ridgecrest has taken a heartbreaking turn, as the family of a California pilot identified their loved one as a victim of the suspected plane crash that ignited the blaze Thursday. A GoFundMe

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Canyon fire explodes to 2,000 acres as it burns out of control in Kern County

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Kern County ballooned from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within hours Thursday as crews battled difficult terrain near Ridgecrest, according to CAL FIRE. The blaze, identified as the Canyon Fire, was first reported at 3:54 p.m. near

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HAWAII, SEAL, VIDEO, ROCK

Hawaii erupts with rage as man tosses huge rock at endangered seal ‘Lani’ in wild video

A Seattle tourist is facing potential federal prosecution after he allegedly hurled a rock at a beloved Hawaiian monk seal that became a symbol of Maui’s recovery following the devastating Lahaina wildfires. Witnesses said the 37-year-old visitor repeatedly

Video of man throwing rock at seal in Hawaii sparks anger

BBC

A man was detained after throwing a rock at a monk seal swimming off the Maui shoreline. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement was alerted by Maui police to a reported case of monk seal

Tennessee GOP Moves to Decimate Black Voting Power After Supreme Court’s Blessing of Jim Crow

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SUPREME, COURT, BLACK, GOP

The Intercept

Republican Tennessee state Rep. Todd Warner arrives to the House chamber for a special session of the legislature to redraw congressional voting maps on May 7, 2026, in Nashville. Photo: George Walker IV/AP The ink had barely dried on the Supreme Court’s ruling

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The Intercept

The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It

The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a fatal blow to the Voting Rights Act, triggering a new wave of redistricting fights in the midst of midterm primary elections. Last week, the court struck down a Louisiana congressional map with a second majority-Black district.

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FCC, ABC, AGENCY, AMENDMENT

ABC Says FCC Violating Its Free Speech Rights as Agency Moves to End Disney-Owned Network’s Partisan Promotion

ABC on Friday accused the FCC of a “chilling effect” to punish political content they disagree with as the agency seeks to end broadcast networks from promoting partisan candidates. ABC filed a petition with the commission that makes the case that The View

ABC fires back at FCC probe of 'The View,' calls out agency's 'chilling effect on First Amendment'

ABC fired back against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a petition filed on Thursday regarding the agency's ongoing probe against "The View." "'The View' has been broadcasting under a bona fide news exemption granted to it more than twenty

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TYREEK, LEG, ONLYFANS, MODEL

Tyreek Hill's court battle with OnlyFans model who accused him of breaking her leg ends with shocking twist

Well, that was quick. Tyreek Hill's court battle with a 250-pound OnlyFans model who accused the 5-10 NFL receiver of breaking her leg and then giving her a piggyback ride to the bedroom ended in abrupt fashion Friday, with Hill reportedly leaving the courtroom

Tyreek Hill accused by 250-pound OnlyFans model of breaking her leg, then giving her a piggyback ride to sex

Tyreek Hill is facing his toughest test yet — a 6-foot-1 OnlyFans model who claims he fractured her leg, and then gave her piggyback rides into the bedroom for an all-day sex romp. Yeah, a lot to unpack there, I know. Let's dive in. Hill, the star ex-Miami

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CELEBRITY, BOSS, RUDEST, UFC

UFC boss Dana White exposes the 'rudest' celebrity he’s ever met after incident involving his niece

Dana White is pulling no punches when it comes to naming the rudest celebrity he has ever met. The UFC boss blasted Sean "Diddy" Combs in a fiery retelling of an encounter that White said left a young family member intimidated and upset. The disgraced rap

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UFC boss Dana White reveals the rudest celebrity he’s ever met: ‘Biggest douchebag ever’

UFC boss Dana White revealed the rudest celebrity he’s ever met – branding the nightmare superstar the “biggest douchebag ever.” White, 56, spilled on Tuesday’s episode of “The Katie Miller Podcast” that disgraced hip-hop icon Sean “Diddy” Combs landed on

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COPS, CITY, TRAFFIC, LA

LA City Council sides with criminals over cops in brainless traffic stop ban

The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to advance restrictions on police traffic stops rooted in one dangerous idea: That cops enforcing traffic laws are somehow the real threat on the streets of LA. Not the drunk driver. Not the gang member carrying an

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Fury at LA City Hall plot to deploy civilian army to replace traffic cops: ‘Deadly demolition derby’

An LA City Hall plot to strip cops of powers to detain drivers for traffic violations and let civilians do it is “extremely dangerous,” top officers have warned. Council bosses on Wednesday threw weight behind watered-down plans to crack down on pre-textual

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UNION, FIFA, WORLD, STADIUM

SoFi Stadium Union to FIFA: Forget World Cup Security, Think of the Illegals

Here’s an idea: let’s hold FIFA World Cup games in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, but let’s make sure workers aren’t vetted, even though we’ve been in military conflict with Iran and are at constant risk of a terrorist attack. And let’s make sure federal law

World Cup stadium union workers say FIFA's lack of privacy concerns put them at risk of ICE targeting

A union that includes nearly 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers issued a complaint to the attorney general of California, stating that they could be at risk of being targeted by ICE due to FIFA's accreditation process. SoFi Stadium is one of 11 USA venues hosting

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MUSIC, NEW, COUNTRY, DRESS

Shania Twain turns heads in lingerie-style dress as she hints at new music

Shania Twain has fans buzzing after teasing a new single on social media. The 60-year-old country music superstar first sparked speculation that there would be new music coming soon with a post shared to Instagram on Wednesday featuring her in cowboy boots

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Country music superstar sets internet on fire with new song, reactions pour in from fans

Koe Wetzel dropped new music for his fans on Friday, and the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Wetzel is one of the most talented acts in country music, and he recently sent shockwaves through the industry with the announcement of his new album "The Night

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TRUMP, STEAL, AHEAD, HONOR

Trump Honors Gold Star, Angel Moms in Rose Garden Ahead of Mother's Day

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump delivered remarks to Gold Star Moms, who lost a child to active service in the U.S. military, and Angel Moms, who lost children at the hands of illegal immigration, in the Rose Garden on Friday. The president welcomed mothers

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President, Melania Trump Hail the 'Honor of Motherhood' That Radical Feminism Tried to Steal

The Trumps are celebrating moms Friday, with First Lady Melania writing a powerful op-ed for, of all things, the Washington Post, while the White House welcomed Angel Moms and Gold Star Moms for a Mother’s Day luncheon. Advertisement President Trump said

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NEW, GUN, ATF, 4473

ATF Releases New 4473 Draft: Gun Buyers Must Choose Biological Sex

President Trump’s ATF released a draft of its revised Form 4473 yesterday and an immediate change between it and the Biden-era form is the absence of a “non-binary” option when choosing sex. Form 4473 is the Firearms Transaction Record used to gather information

New York and New Jersey Built a Trap for Traveling Gun Owners; ATF Is Finally Responding

A Utah man missed his connection at Newark Airport, went to retrieve his checked luggage, which contained a properly declared, unloaded firearm, and got arrested. He did everything right. New Jersey didn't care. Advertisement The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,

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DENATURALIZE, CONVICTED, DOJ, SPYING

DOJ pushes to denaturalize convicted Cuban spy who served as a US ambassador

The Justice Department is fighting to yank citizenship from a convicted Cuban spy who briefly served as a US ambassador to Bolivia in the early 2000s, while quietly feeding secrets to Havana. Federal prosecutors filed a civil denaturalization complaint Thursday

DOJ seeks to denaturalize former diplomat convicted of spying for Cuba

For nearly 40 years, Manuel Rocha acted as a spy for the Cuban government. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil denaturalization complaint on May 7, 2026, against Victor Manuel Rocha in the United States District Court for the Southern District of

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MANHUNT, DANGEROUS, INMATES, AGENCY

Police: Manhunt Underway for Two KY Inmates Considered 'Dangerous'

Community members in Rowan County, Kentucky, are on high alert due to a pair of inmates escaping a detention center on Friday. The men were identified as 29-year-old Michael Fogleman and 52-year-old James Smallwood. Law enforcement officers said they are considered

Two 'dangerous' inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region

Two inmates described as "dangerous" escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said. The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had "walked away" from the Rowan

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DIRTY, TURNED, YOUNG, WITS

A young mom at her wits' end tossed out her dirty dishes. Then they turned up clean

A young mom at her wits' end tossed out her dirty dishes. Then they turned up clean A young mother felt overwhelmed raising her three kids alone. Unable to face a sink full of dirty dishes, she threw them out. A neighbor returned them, washed and shiny, along

A young mom at her wits' tossed out her dirty dishes. Then they turned up clean

A young mom at her wits' tossed out her dirty dishes. Then they turned up clean A young mother felt overwhelmed raising her three kids alone. Unable to face a sink full of dirty dishes, she threw them out. A neighbor returned them, washed and shiny, along with

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TRUMP, RELEASE, FILES, UFO

Shocker: Trump Gets Praise From Leading Democrat for Release of UFO Files

UFOs have apparently penetrated the psychological armor of the incessant anti-Trump mindset among Congressional Democrats as the president is getting praise from an unlikely lawmaker over his release of UAP files. Longtime Trump detractor, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand,

Top Dem applauds Trump UFO files release in rare show of support

The Trump administration’s decision to declassify a batch of UFO and UAP files Friday drew unexpected praise from a prominent Democratic lawmaker. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., the leader of Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, cheered the release of dozens

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MURDER, ARRESTED, 16, YEAR

North Carolina 16-year-old girl charged in gruesome triple murder of her family — arrested with 28-year-old man

A 16-year-old North Carolina girl and a 28-year-old man are facing murder charges after three of the girl’s family members were found shot to death inside their home, authorities announced Friday during a news conference. Star Grant, 16, and Devon O’Neil Loving,

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16-year-old NC girl charged in triple murder of family members; arrested in Tennessee with 28-year-old man

A 16-year-old North Carolina girl and a 28-year-old man are facing murder charges after three of the girl's family members were found shot to death inside their home, authorities announced Friday during a news conference. Star Grant, 16, and Devon O'Neil

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CASE, NANCY, GUTHRIE, DOWNPLAYED

Nancy Guthrie case: Sheriff Nanos says 'we are' closer to solving 84-year-old's abduction

EXCLUSIVE: TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is leading the investigation into the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, told Fox News Digital Friday that the task force handling the case is making progress nearly 100 days after she vanished

Nancy Guthrie case: Retired lieutenant suggests Mexico ties were downplayed to keep feds off case early

Just a couple of miles from Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson is a desert "wash," a natural drainage ditch, thick with brush so dense that one can barely see the surrounding homes, many of which cost seven figures. That terrain is typical of the region — carved

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NORTH, KOREA, NEW, GUNS

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul toggle caption Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/via AP SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Friday it will deploy new long-range artillery systems this year that are capable

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Kim Jong-un’s Tween Daughter Helps Inspect North Korea’s First Naval Destroyer

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his teenage daughter and presumptive heir Kim Ju-ae, inspected the Communist regime’s first naval destroyer this week. Kim said he plans to order two more destroyers, as well as a new class of long-range artillery

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JOBS, TRUMP, ADDED, 2X

Economists Predicted a Weak Trump Jobs Report - Reality Had Other Plans

The April jobs report delivered another strong month for American workers, and National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett wasted little time making the case Friday that President Trump's economic agenda is working exactly as promised. Advertisement The

Another Blow Out Jobs Month: U.S. Economy Added 115,000 Jobs April, 2x As Many As Expected

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent, indicating an economy that has continued to accelerate. Economists had forecast the economy would add 55,000 workers, according to the Wall Street Journal, and

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ALLEN, SHOOTING, SUSPECT, COLE

WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen wants 2 top prosecutors booted from his case

White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen wants two top prosecutors booted from his case since they were at the political soirée where he allegedly tried to kill President Trump. Lawyers for Allen — who is accused of crashing the April

WHCA Dinner shooting suspect Cole Allen targets DOJ in explosive bid to shake up case

Attorneys for the man accused of attempting to kill President Donald Trump on April 25 during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel slammed U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro while demanding

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OIL, IRAN, TRUMP, SHOW

Oil spill uncovered off Iran’s central hub at Kharg Island, satellite photos show

Oil is oozing through the ocean near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to satellite photos released Friday, raising questions about the state of Iran’s central energy production hub located there. Between May 6 and 8, the spill spread to an area

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

Satellite imagery revealed a massive suspected oil slick spreading near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, in what experts say could be evidence that Tehran’s oil infrastructure is buckling under mounting U.S. pressure. The slick, seen in Copernicus