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• U.S. to lift $10M bounty on de facto Syrian leader's head

  20-12-2024 23:25 via nbcnews.com
  
  The U.S. is set to remove a $10 million bounty it had previously placed on de facto Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani
  
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• Body found in same Austin lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024

  22-12-2024 05:56 via foxnews.com
  
  Another body was found in the popular Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, where other deceased individuals were found recently.The latest body found joins the growing mystery after at least 6 additional bodies were found throughout the year in the lake in 2024. On Friday, police were called to investigate reports of a dead person in the water near 1st Street Bridge and the 300 block of Cesar Chavez.The Austin Police Department (APD) said that they do not suspect foul play as the body showed no sign
  
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• Suspect shot, killed after driving truck into Texas mall in incident that left at least 5 injured: police

  22-12-2024 05:05 via foxnews.com
  
  At least five people were injured, and a suspect was killed, after a man drove his pickup truck through the glass doors of a J.C. Penney in a mall in Texas, police said.The incident happened on Saturday evening, just days before Christmas, at the Killeen Mall in Killeen, Texas – which is about 70 miles north of Austin.In a press conference on Saturday evening, Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said that the truck was driven "several hundred yards" through the entrance of
  
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• Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes eases ankle injury concerns, sets personal rushing mark on touchdown run

  22-12-2024 03:16 via foxnews.com
  
  The status of Patrick Mahomes' ankle was widely discussed leading up to Saturday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.While there was some doubt during the week whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to fully get through the Chiefs' practice Thursday. Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday's 27-19 victory over Houston with 260 passing yards.But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned some heads when he managed to stay on his fe
  
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• Report highlights prevalence of DEI at Ivy League institutions: 'Dominant ideology'

  22-12-2024 03:02 via foxnews.com
  
  FIRST ON FOX: The Equal Protection Project, founded and led by Cornell professor William Jacobson, has released a deep-dive report on the prevalence of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training at Ivy League universities.In his comprehensive report, "Poison Ivies: DEI and the Downfall of the Ivy League," Jacobson examines programs the eight Ivy League institutions use and require for students."The review of Ivy League practices by our CriticalRace.org project reflects substantial
  
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• Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses

  22-12-2024 02:48 via foxnews.com
  
  The pope has contracted a cold and will skip his usual outdoor Sunday prayer, instead giving the blessing indoors just days ahead of his Christmas Eve and Day Masses, the Vatican said Saturday. Chilly weather and the pope’s busy schedule during Christmas week were cited as reasons for the 88-year-old giving the blessing from his residence at the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta quarters.The pope usually addresses the public from the window of St. Peter’s Basilica overlooking
  
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• Ravens take down Steelers to keep AFC North race open

  22-12-2024 02:16 via foxnews.com
  
  The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason and kept their hopes for a division title alive Saturday. With a 34-17 win over the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore could reclaim first place in the final two weeks. Pittsburgh (10-5) would have clinched the division with a victory, but now the teams are deadlocked after the Ravens (10-5) won for just the second time in the last 10 games of the series. Baltimore clinched a playoff berth with the win. The Ste
  
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• Texas holds off Clemson's comeback to advance in College Football Playoff

  22-12-2024 02:01 via foxnews.com
  
  It seems like the Texas Longhorns got rid of the sour taste from a SEC title game loss.The Longhorns dropped the conference championship two weeks ago, while their opponent, 12-seeded Clemson, was riding high after winning the ACC.The fifth-seeded Longhorns came away with a 38-24 victory to advance past the first round of the College Football Playoff.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was the Tigers who struck first with a touchdown, but the Longhorns outscored them 31-3 headin
  
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• Mugshots of the week: Dec. 15-21, 2024

  22-12-2024 02:00 via foxnews.com
  
  These mugshots were taken for arrests made throughout the U.S. the week of Dec. 15-21, 2024.
  
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• Lara Trump removes herself from consideration for Marco Rubio’s US Senate seat

  22-12-2024 01:45 via foxnews.com
  
  Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate. "After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate," she wrote on X Saturday. The president-elect has nominated Rubio to be secretary of state. "I could not have been more honored to s
  
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• US military conducts successful airstrikes on Houthi rebel forces in Yemen

  22-12-2024 01:01 via foxnews.com
  
  The U.S. military confirmed it conducted airstrikes in Yemen, saying it targeted a missile storage site and a command-and-control center operated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the successful strikes in a release Saturday, saying they were meant to "disrupt and degrade" Houthi operations."CENTCOM forces conducted the deliberate strikes to disrupt and degrade Houthi operations, such as attacks against U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern R
  
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• More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision

  22-12-2024 00:55 via foxnews.com
  
  A packed bus collided with a truck and burst into flames early Saturday in Brazil, killing more than 30 people, the Fire Department said.After removing all the victims from a major highway near the town of Teofilo Otoni in Minas Gerais, the state's Fire Department reported that of the 45 people on the bus, 38, including the bus driver, had been confirmed dead.PASSENGER PLANE CRASHES IN BRAZIL, KILLING ALL PEOPLE ON BOARD, AIRLINE VOEPASS SAYSThe other passengers remained in critical condition af
  
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• Texas' Quinn Ewers wears Trump tie clip ahead of College Football Playoff game

  22-12-2024 00:50 via foxnews.com
  
  Quinn Ewers made his political support clear ahead of one of the biggest games of his life.Ewers' Texas Longhorns are hosting the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoff, and members of Texas' football team arrived dressed to impress.Ewers rocked a navy blue suit with white pinstripes, a red tie and a gold tie clip.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe clip had "Trump" engraved on it.Ewers seemed to show support for the president-elect when he shared a p
  
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• Paul McCartney reunites with Ringo Starr during final show of his Got Back tour

  22-12-2024 00:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Paul McCartney wrapped up his Got Back tour with a surprise reunion with the only other surviving member of the Fab Four. During his final show at London's O2 Arena Friday, McCartney welcomed former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr to the stage ahead of a showstopping performance by the duo. In a video posted to X, McCartney introduced his longtime pal, who gave him a hug and told the roaring crowd, "I want to tell you, I’ve had a great night tonight."DOLLY PARTON DEBUTS 'LET IT BE,'
  
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• Rockin’ around the congressional Christmas tree

  22-12-2024 00:22 via foxnews.com
  
  "Rockin' around the Christmas tree
  At the Christmas party hop" – Brenda LeeIt’s a yuletide tradition on Capitol Hill. An annual custom of rockin’ around a congressional Christmas tree, festooned with hundreds of legislative ornaments, Advent appropriations and mistletoe modifications.A political Polar Express chugs through the halls of Congress nearly every December. It’s always the last piece of legislation huffing out of the congressional station.WHAT TO EXPECT AS
  
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• Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dead at 65

  22-12-2024 00:06 via foxnews.com
  
  Rickey Henderson, MLB's greatest base stealer and widely considered its greatest leadoff hitter, has died at the age of 65.Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, spending the majority of his 25-year career with the Oakland Athletics.Henderson, who would have turned 66 Christmas Day, was reportedly battling pneumonia.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHenderson is also the all-time leader in runs scored. He was named the American League MVP in 1990 after leading the AL with a 1.016 OPS,
  
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• Christmas stocking stuffer ideas for those who love to eat, drink and be merry

  22-12-2024 00:01 via foxnews.com
  
  This year, you might have left stocking stuffer goodies to the last-minute. For the food or drink lover on your list, treat them to a thoughtful gift that is small enough to fit in a stocking but pack big-time smiles.Check out the ideas below for some inspiration.HOT TRAVEL GIFTS FOR THE VACATIONER IN YOUR LIFE: TOP PICKS AHEAD OF CHRISTMASHere's a fun idea for the cocktail (or mocktail) lover.These compact kits packed into a vintage-inspired tin feature everything you need — sans boo
  
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• Deion Sanders says he'll 'make sure' Travis Hunter plays offense and defense in NFL

  21-12-2024 23:55 via foxnews.com
  
  Travis Hunter wants to become the NFL’s Shohei Ohtani, and, if it's up to his head coach, he just may become that player.The two-way Colorado star parlayed his offensive and defensive skills into becoming the Heisman Trophy winner, playing well over 1,000 snaps this season.He also won both the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best receiver and the Bednarik Award as the defensive player of the year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMExperts have him playing cornerback
  
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• 'Christmas Eve Asteroid' Would Flatten 700 Miles if It Impacted, Will Slip Past Earth on Dec 24

  21-12-2024 23:51 via westernjournal.com
  
  Outer space is sending Earth some early Christmas presents, but it may be just as well that at least one of them is way too far away to be opened. […]
  The post 'Christmas Eve Asteroid' Would Flatten 700 Miles if It Impacted, Will Slip Past Earth on Dec 24 appeared first on The Western Journal.
  
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• NYPD's top cop resigns amid subordinate's bombshell sex harassment allegations

  21-12-2024 23:40 via foxnews.com
  
  The NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed police officer resigned abruptly Friday amid bombshell allegations he demanded sexual favors from his subordinates on the force, the latest scandal to rock the NYPD and the Adams administration. The sudden resignation of Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey came just hours before Lt. Quathisha Epps, who holds an administrative post in Maddrey’s office, filed a sexual harassment complaint against him with the state Division of Human Rights, acc
  
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• Former porn star calls on government to enforce 'mandatory' age verification for adult websites

  21-12-2024 23:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Former porn star turned pastor Brittni De La Mora is calling on age verification laws to become "mandatory" to "protect children" as Florida is set to effectuate legislation on the matter in January. Pornhub will soon no longer be available to Florida users after the Sunshine State instituted a new age verification rule for access to adult sites. Taking effect Jan. 1, 2025, the age verification rule is tied to the state's HB 3, a measure that aims to protect minors online.Pornhub's parent c
  
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• Patrick Mahomes plays through ankle sprain to lead Chiefs to victory vs. Texans

  21-12-2024 22:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Patrick Mahomes remains undefeated against ankle injuries.The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback took the field on Saturday, battling through an ankle sprain to deliver a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans. Mahomes passed for 260 yards with one touchdown pass and one touchdown run. Mahomes was never a guarantee to play after leaving last Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns with the sprain. But it didn't even stop him from missing any practice this week, as Mahomes went through his ty
  
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• MSNBC hosts Ruhle and Reid taking pay cuts following major ratings slump: report

  21-12-2024 22:38 via foxnews.com
  
  If they want to remain with their network, then MSNBC hosts Joy Reid and Stephanie Ruhle may have to take pay cuts. According to news site, The Ankler, MSNBC has been looking to negotiate new deals and both Reid and Ruhle have been reportedly asked to reduce their salaries. Ruhle, who hosts "The 11th Hour" at 11 p.m. weeknights, currently makes $2 million per year, while Reid earns $3 million per year for hosting "The ReidOut" on weeknights at 8 p.m.JOY REID SUGGESTS BIDEN RECOVERING F
  
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• Trump nominates TV producer, creator of 'The Apprentice,' to serve in new administration

  21-12-2024 22:27 via foxnews.com
  
  President-elect Trump announced Saturday he has tapped the creator of "The Apprentice" to serve a diplomatic role in the United Kingdom.In a Truth Social post, Trump named Mark Burnett, a British-American TV producer who was born in London, as the next U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom."It is my great honor to appoint Mark Burnett as the Special Envoy to the United Kingdom," the president-elect said. "With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique
  
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• Scranton Finally Turning on Biden as Officials Demand Removal of His Name from Landmark

  21-12-2024 22:04 via westernjournal.com
  
  President Joe Biden has proudly referenced his roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on countless occasions. But after he pardoned a judge involved in a cash-for-kids program that jailed thousands of juveniles […]
  The post Scranton Finally Turning on Biden as Officials Demand Removal of His Name from Landmark appeared first on The Western Journal.
  
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• Miley Cyrus, Heidi Klum, Nicole Kidman lead the pack with the most jaw-dropping looks of 2024

  21-12-2024 22:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Celebrities made bold fashion choices on the red carpet in 2024.Kicking off the year in January, Nicole Kidman turned heads in a backless black gown with a thigh-high slit by Atelier Versace when walking the red carpet at the New York premiere of her Amazon Prime show, "Expats."Then, in February at the Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus sported a look that required over 14,000 safety pins to pull it together. That same month, Zendaya wowed a crowd in a vintage Thierry Mugler robo-suit at the "Dune: Part
  
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• Filmmaker politicizes his upcoming 'Superman' movie, says bloodied Superman represents 'our country'

  21-12-2024 22:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Filmmaker James Gunn says the battered-looking version of Superman seen in the trailer for his highly anticipated "Superman" film represents America.During a recent Q&A session at the trailer’s premiere, the director acknowledged the political implications present in the film, saying there is a theme of a bruised and bloodied America running through it."We do have a battered Superman in the beginning. That is our country," Gunn said at the event.'007' SERIES IN TURMOIL AS PRODUCERS, AM
  
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• Yankees sign one-time MVP Paul Goldschmidt as they continue to pivot after losing Juan Soto: reports

  21-12-2024 21:51 via foxnews.com
  
  The New York Yankees keep making moves.The Yankees have signed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year contract, according to the YES Network's Jack Curry.Goldschmidt, 37, has spent the last six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the NL MVP in 2022. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLast season was a down year by Goldschmidt’s standards, as he hit just .245 with 22 home runs. However, over the last two months of the season, Goldschmidt hit better,
  
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• Tucker Carlson Dares to Tell the Truth About Abortion - Will Politicians Listen?

  21-12-2024 21:08 via westernjournal.com
  
  Tucker Carlson said the quiet part out loud with respect to the abortion holocaust in America. Speaking at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Thursday, the conservative commentator made the observation […]
  The post Tucker Carlson Dares to Tell the Truth About Abortion - Will Politicians Listen? appeared first on The Western Journal.
  
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• Poacher Hit with Record-Breaking Fine After Killing the Wrong Buck

  21-12-2024 20:16 via westernjournal.com
  
  The buck just stopped with one Ohio deer poacher. Christopher Alexander, a 28-year-old from Wilmington, Ohio, will spend 90 days in jail after he unlawfully harvested an 18-point white-tailed deer […]
  The post Poacher Hit with Record-Breaking Fine After Killing the Wrong Buck appeared first on The Western Journal.
  
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