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• Watch highlights from the 2025 Oscars in 3 minutes

  03-03-2025 05:05 via nbcnews.com
  Watch moments from the 97th Academy Awards, where the independent film "Anora" snagged five awards, including best picture, best director, and best actress in a leading role, Mikey Madison. Kieran Culkin, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña also won the night's biggest awards, with Saldaña becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscar.
  
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• Watch: Eerie Green Flames Explode, Rattle Heavy Manhole Covers in Freak Texas Tech Fire

  17-03-2025 20:30 via westernjournal.com
  
  Green flames exploded from numerous manhole covers at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday night. Social media videos showed one cover rattling like a lid on a witch’s […]
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• Sharia Law Enshrined in Syria, What Will Be the Fate of Christians Now That 'Islamic Jurisprudence' Is the Law There?

  17-03-2025 19:30 via westernjournal.com
  
  Christians have incredibly ancient roots in Syria. From the years after the resurrection where even the apostle Paul was converted on the road to Damascus, to the turmoil of the […]
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• Fani Willis ordered to pay $54K for violating open records laws in Trump case

  17-03-2025 18:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay more than $54,000 for violating the state’s open records laws in relation to the prosecution of President Donald Trump.The county’s Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause formalized her ruling Friday and ordered Willis to pay $54,264 in attorneys' fees and litigation costs after "intentionally" failing to provide records requested by Ashleigh Merchant, the attorney who filed the motion to disqualify Willis from pros
  
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• Schumer book events called off over 'security concerns' week of release

  17-03-2025 18:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's book, "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," is slated for release on Tuesday, but promotional events for the long-serving lawmaker's book that were scheduled for this week are being called off."Due to security concerns, Senator Schumer’s book events are being rescheduled," a statement to Fox from a book tour spokesperson noted.The senator had been scheduled for multiple events this week.DEMS CRY FOUL AFTER SCHUMER'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON IMPENDING VOTE TO A
  
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• DHS: Deported Brown University doctor attended Hezbollah chief's funeral, supported terror leader

  17-03-2025 18:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Federal authorities said the Brown University assistant professor and doctor deported to Lebanon despite having an H-1B visa expressed support and attended the funeral of a slain Hezbollah leader responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. "Last month, Rasha Alawieh traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, to attend the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah – a brutal terrorist who led Hezbollah, responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade terror spree," Department of Homeland
  
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• Scott Peterson attacked in California prison by fellow murderer: corrections dept

  17-03-2025 18:38 via foxnews.com
  
  Convicted killer Scott Peterson was attacked by a fellow inmate at the California prison where he is incarcerated for killing his wife and unborn son. "On March 9, 2025, incarcerated person Charles R. Miles was walking on a recreation path at Mule Creek State Prison when he attacked incarcerated person Scott Peterson," Todd Javernick, a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, told Fox News Digital. "Staff immediately responded, using chemical agents and
  
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• VA rescinds 2018 directive on transgender treatments, aligning with Trump 'two sexes' EO

  17-03-2025 18:35 via foxnews.com
  
  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) quietly rescinded a 2018 policy providing transgender-related medical services to transgender and intersex veterans on Friday, aligning the VA with the Trump administration's orders to part ways with "radical gender ideology" within the U.S. military.The memo states the VA "will conduct a comprehensive review of care with respect to trans-identifying Veterans and will undergo the rulemaking process to revise the medical benefits package as deemed necessary
  
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• Gene Hackman death investigation: New evidence changes timeline of actor, wife's final days

  17-03-2025 18:33 via foxnews.com
  
  Preliminary cell phone records revealed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, did not die on Feb. 11, as once believed, according to the Santa Fe Sheriff's Department.Betsy's autopsy determined the manner of death as natural, and authorities previously believed she died on or about Feb. 11. Toxicology results remain pending."Pending cell phone records, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office investigation showed the last known activity of Mrs. Hackman to be February 11, 2025," authoriti
  
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• Biden's Controversial Pardons Declared 'Void, Vacant, and of No Further Force or Effect' by Trump

  17-03-2025 18:30 via westernjournal.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Monday that the snowballing scandal over autopen use during the waning days of the Biden administration should wipe out Biden’s last-minute pardons from being legally binding. […]
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• Columbine shooting survivor loses battle with cancer

  17-03-2025 18:19 via foxnews.com
  
  A Colorado woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting more than 25 years ago has died, following a battle with cancer. Karissa Rund, 40, who was known for "her resiliency, bravery, dedication and abiding service to God," succumbed to colorectal cancer on March 3, according to a GoFundMe page and her obituary. "Karissa was a Columbine shooting survivor, war widow, battled stage 4 cancer for 10 years, and the biggest encourager most of us have ever known. Her mission of servic
  
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• Trump applauds Jeff Bezos' changes at Washington Post in rare media praise

  17-03-2025 17:57 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump revealed during an interview on Sunday that he has gotten to know Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and praised his recent changes at the newspaper. "A guy like Bezos, I've gotten to know him, and I think he's trying to do a real job. Jeff Bezos is trying to do a real job with the Washington Post, and that wasn't happening before," Trump said during a conversation with journalist Sharyl Attkisson on her show "Full Measure."Bezos' moves with the paper, including nixing
  
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• Kate Middleton returns to St. Patrick’s Day parade as colonel after battling cancer

  17-03-2025 17:57 via foxnews.com
  
  "Colonel Catherine" is back.Kate Middleton attended the Irish Guards’ annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 at the Wellington Barracks in London. The Princess of Wales missed the procession in 2024 as she was recovering from what Kensington Palace described as a "planned abdominal surgery." On March 22 of that year, the 43-year-old announced she had cancer.A beaming Kate led the parade this year and was spotted taking part in the day’s traditions. She took the salute, ins
  
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• Bengals make Ja’Marr Chase highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with new contract extension

  17-03-2025 17:44 via foxnews.com
  
  The Cincinnati Bengals have secured Joe Burrow’s top two targets for the next four years after agreeing to contract extensions with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, according to reports on Monday.For Chase, his deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.The lucrative deals put an end to the uncertainty surrounding the two receivers, whom Burrow has long advocated for, and put both players at the top of the pay scale for their respective positions.&nbs
  
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• VA Sec claps back at ‘fake news’ critics, defends DOGE: Unveils 4th new healthcare facility

  17-03-2025 17:36 via foxnews.com
  
  Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins clapped back at critics he accused of circulating "fake news" about the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts inordinately affecting veterans’ care.Collins, who remains an active colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, announced his agency is opening what will be a fourth new VA clinic in the few months he has been in office."As government union bosses, the legacy media and some in Congress have been spread
  
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• 'Hacks' star calls out Ozempic users who lie about using the weight-loss drug

  17-03-2025 17:36 via foxnews.com
  
  When it comes to people allegedly lying about their Ozempic use, Megan Stalter has some thoughts.During a recent appearance on the "Grindr Presents: Who’s The A--hole? with Katya" podcast, Stalter – who portrays Kayla in the Max drama "Hacks" – opened up about the weight-loss trend taking over Hollywood. When asked by host Katya Zamolodchikova what she thought of people "lying about being on Ozempic," Stalter said, "Let’s just say the trips to the bathroom would say
  
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• Trump Ties Best-Ever Approval Rating in New Poll, Crushing Democrats' Narrative

  17-03-2025 17:30 via westernjournal.com
  
  The Democrat-dominated establishment has spent nine years lying about President Donald Trump and those who support him. This propaganda campaign has had a twofold effect. On one hand, it has […]
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• Conservative school board in blue state asking Trump admin to intervene on gender policy

  17-03-2025 17:30 via foxnews.com
  
  A conservative school board in Washington state is asking the Trump administration to intervene after facing pressure to comply with a state model policy on gender inclusivity in schools that the board says is in violation of federal directives.The Mead School Board wrote letters to the Department of Education and the Department of Justice on Tuesday asking for federal assistance in resolving its legal predicament over the state's "Gender-Inclusive Schools" policy 3211, which prohibits discrimin
  
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• Trump policy on border jumpers empowers use of 'maximum consequences,' border agent tells Fox

  17-03-2025 17:25 via foxnews.com
  
  SAN DIEGO — The change in administration from President Joe Biden to President Donald Trump has opened up stronger enforcement possibilities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, the agent in charge of a key sector along the southern border tells Fox News Digital."We have changed from a posture of catch-and-release to providing maximum consequences to the greatest extent possible for anyone and everyone who crosses," San Diego Sector acting Chief Patrol Agent Jeffrey Stalnak
  
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• Top cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day revealed

  17-03-2025 17:20 via foxnews.com
  
  A new study is revealing which cities in America are considered the "best cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations," and the top spots may or may not surprise you.WalletHub released its 2025 report after conducting research across 200 major cities. The cities that ranked were based on key metrics, ranging from the Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, hotel prices and weather forecast.Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions of Amer
  
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• Podcaster Alex Cooper's Unwell Hydration drink launches on Amazon

  17-03-2025 17:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Amazon and well-known startup, Unwell Hydration, have partnered together to offer Unwell’s popular hydrating drinks on Amazon’s storefront. Unwell Hydration was founded by Alex Cooper, the well-known podcaster who hosts Call Her Daddy. She founded the Unwell Network after getting a flood of messages from listeners who all explained their stories of feeling unwell.Along her brand journey, Alex created Unwell Hydration. It went viral instantly, quickly becoming the go-to hydration drin
  
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• Ukraine unveils 600-mile cruise missile that can reach Moscow amid peace talks

  17-03-2025 17:08 via foxnews.com
  
  Ukraine now has a cruise missile that can travel over 600 miles, far enough to reach Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy boasted over the weekend. "We have significant results," Zelenskyy said Saturday. "Long Neptune has been tested and successfully used in combat. A new Ukrainian missile, an accurate strike. The range is a thousand kilometers," or 620 miles. That puts Moscow within striking range. The missile has been in development for years. Battle watchers believe 
  
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• Trump’s approval rating matches his all-time high, new poll finds

  17-03-2025 17:01 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump’s current approval rating matches his highest approval rating ever as president — even though a majority of voters disapprove of how Trump is handling the job, according to a new poll. Forty-seven percent of registered voters approve of Trump’s performance presently — which equals his previous all-time high during the entirety of his political career, a national NBC News poll released Sunday found. Likewise, the poll found that 44% of voters be
  
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• America celebrates Irish culture and politics on St. Patrick’s Day

  17-03-2025 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Americans once again donned their green beads and shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating the largest Irish diaspora in the world. St. Patrick’s Day has become an opportunity for Ireland and the United States to celebrate their rich cultural and political connections. New York City is hosting its 264th St. Patrick's Day Parade today – marking the oldest and longest standing St. Patrick's Day parade in the world. The first parade was held in 1762, predating America's D
  
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• Justin Bieber is 'drowning,' feels 'unsafe' to acknowledge the hate he feels

  17-03-2025 16:45 via foxnews.com
  
  Justin Bieber is expressing his vulnerability. On Sunday, the "What Do You Mean" singer took to Instagram to share his recent struggles with letting go of hate amid ongoing concerns surrounding his health. "I was always told when I was a kid not to hate," Bieber, 31, wrote on his Instagram Story. "But it made me feel like I wasn’t allowed to have it and so I didn’t tell anyone I’ve had it."JUSTIN BIEBER SAYS HE STRUGGLES WITH FEELINGS HE’S ‘UNWORTHY’
  
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• Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas fuel romance rumors after stepping out in London again

  17-03-2025 16:44 via foxnews.com
  
  Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are heating things up across the pond.On Friday night, the actor, 62, and actress, 36, were spotted arriving at the London Heliport by helicopter. The pair was all smiles and fresh-faced in the U.K., rocking casual ensembles.The "Top Gun: Maverick" star sported black jeans and a brown button-down shirt that was partially opened as he held a dark jacket and carried a backpack. Meanwhile, the "Blonde" starlet wore jeans, a white T and matching white sneakers paired with
  
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• California mom's disappearance now a homicide case as detectives eye persons of interest

  17-03-2025 16:42 via foxnews.com
  
  The 2024 disappearance of a California mom of four is now being investigated as a homicide, according to authorities. Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain's family reported her missing from her home in Anderson on May 22, 2024, after they last heard from her on May 18 of that year."Since the initial investigation, Detectives have worked tirelessly to locate Nikki and to determine the events leading to her disappearance," the Shasta County Sheriff's Office said in a March 14 press release. "Detectives
  
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• Netanyahu seeks to fire top security official amid internal power struggle

  17-03-2025 16:41 via foxnews.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted Sunday that he will aim to oust Ronen Bar, director of the country's internal security service, the Shin Bet, this week, The Associated Press reported.The foreign leader indicated that he has "ongoing distrust" in Bar, which "has grown over time."Netanyahu's office noted that he had notified Bar that a draft resolution for his removal would be presented to the cabinet this week, the New York Times reported.FREED ISRAELI HOSTAGE SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST
  
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• 'We are bullish': House GOP takes aim at these 26 Dem seats in midterms

  17-03-2025 16:31 via foxnews.com
  
  The House GOP campaign committee is taking aim at more than two dozen Democrats in the chamber as it aims to expand its very fragile majority in next year's midterm elections.The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) on Monday released its initial target list for the 2026 midterms, which included 26 Democrats from coast to coast.Republicans currently control the House, when the chamber is at full strength, with a 220-215 majority. While the party in power, which clearly is the
  
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• Trump Deploys National Guard After Severe Weather Outbreak Kills Dozens

  17-03-2025 16:30 via westernjournal.com
  
  President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the National Guard was deployed to Arkansas after tornadoes ripped across the Midwest and South. At least 42 people were killed, according to NBC. […]
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