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Rain sets off Indonesia landslide, killing 9 with 34 missing

Soldiers, police and residents fanned out across a damaged Indonesian village Tuesday, searching in the mud for possible victims of a landslide caused by torrential rain that killed at least nine people and left 34 others missing. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/rain-sets-off-indonesia-landslide-killing-9-with-34-missing

Lawmaker who suggested Trump use ‘own funds’ to help pay for border wall has history of missing votes: report

A congressman who last week suggested that President Trump ought to fork over his "own funds" to help fund the border wall, reportedly has a history of missing votes on Capitol Hill. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-congressman-who-suggested-trump-use-own-funds-to-help-pay-for-border-wall-has-history-of-missing-votes-report

NASA's New Horizons set to ring in new year with fly-by past icy planetary object

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, which has yielded the first close-up views of Pluto, was poised to ring in the new year by flying past the ancient icy object “Ultima Thule” some billions of miles away from Earth. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/nasa-spacecraft-flies-past-icy-planetary-object

Brazil's Bolsonaro to take power amid high hopes and fears

Once an outsider mocked by fellow lawmakers for his far-right positions, constant use of expletives and even casual dressing, former army captain Jair Bolsonaro is taking office as Brazil's president Tuesday. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazils-bolsonaro-to-take-power-amid-high-hopes-and-fears

Peru's chief prosecutor attempts to derail corruption probe

Peru's attorney general late Monday dismissed a team investigating the far-reaching Odebrecht corruption scandal, setting off street protests in cities across the country. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/perus-chief-prosecutor-attempts-to-derail-corruption-probe

Leaving Pentagon, Mattis urges workers to 'keep faith' in US

Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/leaving-pentagon-mattis-urges-workers-to-keep-faith-in-us

President Tsai says Taiwanese want to maintain self-rule

Taiwanese treasure their autonomy from China, the leader of the self-governing island said Tuesday, warning city and county officials to be open about and exercise caution in any dialogue with the Chinese. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/president-tsai-says-taiwanese-want-to-maintain-self-rule

Texas pediatrician killed saving son from falling tree at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, family says

A woman from Texas was killed while shielding her son from a tree knocked down by high winds in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee last week, according to her family. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-pediatrician-killed-by-falling-tree-saving-son-at-tennessee-park

Hey, America, civility and coming together rests in our hands this year – It doesn't come from government

Civility and coming together rests in our hands – not the government's hands, political parties, or special-interest groups. We can change things and it doesn't take an act of Congress. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/hey-america-civility-and-coming-together-rests-in-our-hands-this-year-it-doesnt-come-from-government

US citizen arrested in Russia on spying charges because Putin wants hostage, prominent Kremlin critic says

Russia’s domestic security agency said Monday that it has arrested a U.S. citizen on espionage charges, and a prominent Kremlin critic is claiming the arrest happened because Russian President Vladimir Putin wants a hostage. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-citizen-arrested-in-russia-on-spying-charges-because-putin-wants-hostage-prominent-kremlin-critic-says

Dana White out as chief Pentagon spokeswoman

Charles E. "Charlie" Summers, Jr., a former Maine Republican politician and Navy reserve captain, has been named as the new chief spokesman for the Pentagon, replacing Dana White, who held the post under outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dana-white-out-as-chief-pentagon-spokeswoman

New state laws for the new year: California limits gun rights, minimum wages increase

Several new state laws are set to take effect on New Year's Day, including unprecedented minimum wage hikes, equal pay requirements and new abortion statutes -- and in California, the legislation will curb gun rights, reduce criminal sentences and force publicly held corporations to elevate women to senior positions. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-state-laws-for-the-new-year-abortion-regulations-minimum-wage-and-more

Elizabeth Warren drinks beer, gives 2020 thoughts in Instagram livestream

In a seemingly spontaneous livestream posted on Instagram that channeled similar social-media efforts by former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke and incoming New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren cracked open a beer on-camera and took some questions from her followers. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/warren-drinks-beer-gives-2020-thoughts-in-instagram-livestream

NKorean leader says he's ready for more talks with Trump

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday he hopes to extend his high-stakes nuclear summitry with President Donald Trump into 2019, but also warns Washington not to test North Koreans' patience with sanctions and pressure. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/nkorean-leader-says-hes-ready-for-more-talks-with-trump

Kim Jong Un says he's willing to meet Trump at any time, in New Year's message

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday that he is prepared to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at any time, but warned that he would pursue an "alternative course" if Washington kept up sanctions and other pressure on Pyongyang. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/kim-jong-un-says-hes-willing-to-meet-trump-at-any-time-in-new-years-message

Texas officials have image of pickup involved in attack

Authorities are asking Houston-area residents to review video surveillance for any images of a pickup whose driver they say fired into a car carrying a family, killing a 7-year-old girl and wounding the child's mother. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-officials-have-image-of-pickup-involved-in-attack

New Year's Eve Times Square drone grounded due to weather, NYPD says

A rainy New Year’s Eve in New York has some Times Square revelers ponying up to keep dry, while police are scrapping plans to deploy a drone to keep watch over the crowd for the first time. source https://www.foxnews.com/tech/nypd-drone-wont-fly-in-times-square-on-rainy-new-years-eve

Knife attack at Manchester's Victoria Station wounds 3, including police officer

A knife-wielding man seriously injured three people, one of them a police officer, at Victoria Station in Manchester, U.K., Monday night before he was taken into custody.  source https://www.foxnews.com/world/knife-attack-at-manchesters-victoria-station

Smoke shop: Worker fired after anti-Trump rant at customer

A store that sells smoking and vaping material in Georgia says it fired an employee after he yelled profanity at a customer wearing a T-shirt and hat supporting President Donald Trump. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/smoke-shop-worker-fired-after-anti-trump-rant-at-customer

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper living near elementary school

A woman who helped kidnap Utah's Elizabeth Smart is living several blocks away from a Salt Lake City elementary school following her release from prison in September, according to Utah's sex-offender registry. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/elizabeth-smart-kidnapper-living-near-elementary-school

Demi Lovato ‘grateful’ for 2018, vows to 'never take another day for granted’ 5 months after apparent overdose

Demi Lovato got a big second chance in 2018, and she knows it.  source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/demi-lovato-grateful-for-2018-vows-to-never-take-another-day-for-granted-5-months-after-apparent-overdose

Trump: Warren's 'psychiatrist' knows whether she thinks she can win White House in 2020

In an exclusive interview with "Fox & Friends" host Pete Hegseth set to air during the Fox News New Year's Eve Special, President Trump suggested that only Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren's "psychiatrist" knows whether she thinks she can win the White House in 2020. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-on-whether-warren-thinks-she-can-win-the-presidency-youd-have-to-ask-her-psychiatrist

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper now lives near elementary school

A woman who helped kidnap Utah's Elizabeth Smart is living several blocks away from a Salt Lake City elementary school following her release from prison in September, according to Utah's sex-offender registry. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/elizabeth-smart-kidnapper-now-lives-near-elementary-school

Texas officials seek video on suspect who fired on family

Authorities are asking Houston-area residents to review video surveillance for any images of a pickup whose driver they say fired into a car carrying a family, killing a 7-year-old girl and wounding the child's mother. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-officials-seek-video-on-suspect-who-fired-on-family

ICE: No contact with illegal immigrant accused of killing California cop before murder

U.S. immigration authorities say they had no contact with a Mexican national suspected of killing a California police officer until the man was arrested last week. The killing rekindled a national debate over sanctuary policies and prompted President Trump to call for tougher border security. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-officials-say-they-had-no-contact-with-alleged-california-cop-killer-who-was-in-us-illegally

Rare 'super blood Moon' eclipse to put on stunning display in January: What to know

Stargazers will witness a trio of lunar events in the New Year — a total lunar eclipse, a super blood moon and a "wolf moon," an old nickname that follows a full moon that takes place in the middle of winter. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/rare-super-blood-wolf-moon-eclipse-to-put-on-stunning-show-in-january-what-to-know

Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper lives near elementary school, records show

A woman who helped kidnap Utah's Elizabeth Smart is living several blocks away from a Salt Lake City elementary school following her release from prison in September, according to Utah's sex-offender registry. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/elizabeth-smarts-kidnapper-lives-near-elementary-school-records-show

Colorado man charged with murder in missing fiancee's death

A Colorado man was charged Monday with murder and solicitation to commit murder in the death of his missing fiancee as police try to find out what happened to the mother of his child. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-man-charged-with-murder-in-missing-fiancees-death

Customer runs over, kills Nevada manicurist after failing to pay

Las Vegas police were searching Monday for a nail salon customer who they say used a stolen car to run over and kill a manicurist after the suspect failed to pay a $35 bill. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/customer-runs-over-kills-nevada-manicurist-after-failing-to-pay

Man accused of trying to kidnap girl, 9, at Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando

A 23-year-old man was jailed on a kidnapping charge after a 9-year-old girl told police a stranger tried to grab her at a Harry Potter attraction at the Universal Orlando resort. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-accused-of-trying-to-kidnap-girl-9-at-harry-potter-ride-at-universal-orlando

Scientists explore Antarctic lake 'twice the size of Manhattan' buried under 3,500 feet of ice

Scientists in Antarctica got a unique gift this holiday season: access to a mysterious lake buried under more than 3,500 feet of ice. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/scientists-reach-mysterious-antarctic-lake-buried-underneath-3500-feet-of-ice

Mattis' final words from Pentagon: 'Hold fast' with allies

Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/mattis-final-words-from-pentagon-hold-fast-with-allies

Trump's pick for AG once questioned value of border wall

President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, William Barr, once questioned the value of a wall along the Mexican border similar to the one the president has advocated, describing the idea as "overkill." source https://www.foxnews.com/us/trumps-pick-for-ag-once-questioned-value-of-border-wall

Indiana officials drop execution bid in 7-year-old's death

Indiana prosecutors have quietly dropped efforts seeking the execution of an Ohio inmate for her role in killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984, citing the inmate's intellectual disability. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/indiana-officials-drop-execution-bid-in-7-year-olds-death

'Black Panther' actress Letitia Wright is the biggest box office draw of 2018, needed faith to help with depression

For those paying attention to the box office, it’s no surprise that the highest box-office earning actress is a member of the “Black Panther” cast. However, despite having an incredibly successful 2018, actress Letitia Wright needed her faith to get her through some dark times. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/black-panther-actress-letitia-wright-is-the-biggest-box-office-draw-of-2018-needed-faith-to-help-with-depression

Kelsey Berreth’s fiancé hit with five felony counts, including murder

Kelsey Berreth’s fiancé heard Colorado prosecutors on Monday formally charge him with five felonies in connection with her disappearance and presumed murder. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kelsey-berreths-fiance-hit-with-five-felony-counts-including-murder

North Korea’s ‘Hotel of Doom,’ world’s tallest empty hotel, lights up with state propaganda

North Korea’s towering but perennially empty “Hotel of Doom” is finally getting some use -- just not by any guests. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/worlds-tallest-empty-hotel-lit-up-with-n-korean-propaganda

Immigration officials say they had no contact with suspect

U.S. immigration authorities confirmed they had no contact with a Mexican national suspected of killing a California police officer until the man was arrested last week. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/immigration-officials-say-they-had-no-contact-with-suspect

Kim Jong Un expected to give New Year’s Day speech highlighting North Korea’s priorities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is expected to ring in the New Year with an annual address to highlight top priorities he has for the rogue, but increasingly less hostile, nation amid a deadlock in denuclearization talks with the United States. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/kim-jong-un-expected-to-give-new-years-day-speech-highlighting-north-koreas-priorities

Palestinian gets life sentence over land sale to Israelis

A Palestinian court on Monday sentenced a Palestinian man from east Jerusalem to life in prison with hard labor for trying to sell property in the Old City to an Israeli group. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/palestinian-gets-life-sentence-over-land-sale-to-israelis

Venice to charge day-trippers for access to city center

A measure in Italy's 2019 budget law will allow the local government in Venice to charge day-trippers for access to the city's historic center as a way to help defray the considerable costs of maintaining a popular tourist destination built on water, the mayor said. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/venice-to-charge-day-trippers-for-access-to-city-center

MS-13 crackdown severely reduces gang's violent criminal activity in New York stronghold

An ongoing state and Trump administration crackdown against MS-13 in one of their strongholds has taken such a toll on the gang that only one murder appears to have committed by them in that area in 2018, reports say. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ms-13-crackdown-nearly-halts-violent-gangs-spree-of-murders-in-new-york-stronghold-data-shows

China pushes for primacy in space

China is poised to realize an ambitious mission to the far side of the moon, the most immediate of many planned milestones in its effort to challenge America’s half-century-long supremacy in space. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/china-pushes-for-primacy-in-space

Kevin Spacey to plead not guilty to sexual assault, requests to skip arraignment

Kevin Spacey's attorneys filed documents Monday indicating that the actor will plead not guilty to sexual assault, as well as a declaration that he will not appear for his arraignment in the case. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kevin-spacey-to-plead-not-guilty-to-sexual-assault-requests-to-skip-arraignment

Outgoing defense secretary urges employees to "hold fast"

Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/outgoing-defense-secretary-urges-employees-to-hold-fast

Cane toads captured hitching a ride -- and trying for more -- on Australian python

An Australian couple encountered a strange sight when they spotted a dozen venomous cane toads appearing to hitch a ride on the back of an 11.5-foot python — but the pair soon found out they'd accidentally stumbled upon an Outback orgy. Or, an attempted one. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/cane-toads-captured-hitching-a-ride-on-python-in-australia

Jessie J posts emotional tribute after sudden death of bodyguard: 'We are family'

For years, Jessie J's bodyguard Dave stood by her side — watching over her at concerts, movies and late-night walks. On Sunday night, the British singer announced the devastating death of the security guard she considered "family." source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessie-j-posts-emotional-tribute-after-sudden-death-of-bodyguard-we-are-family

Raiders snag another NFL broadcaster to run team after disappointing season

Now-former NFL Network analyst and draft expert Mike Mayock will be named the Raisers’ next general manager, according to numerous reports including NFL Network itself. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/raiders-snag-another-nfl-broadcaster-to-run-team-after-disappointing-season

Quirky New Year's events, from dropping food to raising a giant cup

From food falling from the sky to toasts made to ring in the New Year, many cities across the U.S. have created unique ways to celebrate 2019. source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/quirky-new-years-events-from-dropping-food-to-raising-a-giant-cup

Elizabeth Warren launches 2020 exploratory committee: 5 things to know about the Massachusetts senator

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has long been rumored as a potential Democratic contender in the 2020 presidential election, has taken a major step in her political career by forming an exploratory committee for president. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elizabeth-warren-launches-2020-exploratory-committee-things-to-know-about-the-massachusetts-senator

Outgoing defense secretary urges employees to stay focused

Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/outgoing-defense-secretary-urges-employees-to-stay-focused

'The Conners' star Michael Fishman shares surprising reason he chose legal separation over divorce

Michael Fishman and his estranged wife, Jennifer Briner, are making their split as amicable as possible.  source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/the-conners-star-michael-fishman-shares-surprising-reason-he-chose-legal-separation-over-divorce

Fox News stars Kennedy, Pete Hegseth to host ‘All-American New Year’ with exclusive President Trump interview

Fox News Channel’s “All-American New Year” will be co-hosted by Kennedy and Pete Hegseth on Monday night live from Times Square in New York City. FNC’s Griff Jenkins and Carley Shimkus will kick off the festivities at 8 p.m. ET with a two-hour special, “Countdown to All-American New Year” before Kennedy and Hegseth take over at 10 p.m. ET source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/fox-news-stars-kennedy-pete-hegseth-to-host-all-american-new-year

Partial government shutdown drags into 2019 with no end in sight

The partial federal government shutdown enters its second week – and the new year – without a deal to re-open the government in sight, as both sides dig in over funding for a barrier on the border with Mexico. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/partial-government-shutdown-drags-on-to-2019-with-no-end-in-sight

Elizabeth Warren’s career, from her advocacy during the financial crisis to decades as a professor

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has officially moved towards a 2020 presidential bid. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elizabeth-warrens-career-from-her-advocacy-during-the-financial-crisis-to-decades-as-a-professor

Justin Bieber apologizes to YouTuber JoJo Siwa after suggesting she should ‘burn’ her new car

Justin Bieber apologized to YouTube personality JoJo Siwa after he suggested she should “burn” her car she had received as a Christmas present. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/justin-bieber-apologizes-to-youtuber-jojo-siwa-after-suggesting-she-should-burn-her-new-car

Russia: 4 dead in apartment collapse, apparent gas explosion

At least four people died Monday when sections of an apartment building collapsed after an apparent gas explosion in Russia's Ural Mountains region, officials said, and hundreds of rescuers are searching for survivors under the debris. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-4-dead-in-apartment-collapse-apparent-gas-explosion

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign suddenly amid overhaul by Pope Francis

The spokesman for the Vatican and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday, weeks after Pope Francis appointed an Italian journalist -- and close friend -- as the new editorial director of communications. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/vatican-spokesman-deputy-resign-suddenly-amid-overhaul-by-pope-francis

Vatican spokesman and his deputy resign suddenly

The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned suddenly Monday amid an overhaul of the Vatican's communications operations that coincides with a troubled period in Pope Francis' papacy. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/vatican-spokesman-and-his-deputy-resign-suddenly

Robin Thicke, Maria Menounos and more to turn out for Fox's 'New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square'

A slew of stars, from funny men to Grammy winners, will join hosts Steve Harvey and Maria Menounos for "Fox's New Year's Eve With Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square" on Monday. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/steve-harvey-maria-menounos-and-more-stars-to-turn-out-for-foxs-new-years-eve-with-steve-harvey-live-from-times-square

Romania slams EU for treating it as 'second-rate' country

Romanian officials on Monday slammed European Union officials for treating it as "a second-rate" country as it prepares to take over the EU's rotating presidency. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/romania-slams-eu-for-treating-it-as-second-rate-country

Philippines president jokes about sex assault during speech

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has earned a reputation for incendiary rhetoric, drew widespread condemnation on Saturday after admitting that he sexually abused his housemaid when he was a teenager – despite his office later claiming it was a joke, The New York Times reported. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/philippines-president-jokes-about-sex-assault-during-speech

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Tom Coughlin rips running backs for sitting on the bench during blowout loss

Tom Coughlin, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ vice president of football operations, ripped running backs Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon on Sunday after the team’s loss to the Houston Texans. source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jacksonville-jaguars-tom-coughlin-rips-running-backs-for-sitting-on-the-bench

Philadelphia Eagles’ Nick Foles misses $1 million incentive by narrow margin

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles led the defending champions back to the playoffs Sunday, defeating the Washington Redskins 24-0. source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles-misses-1-million-incentive-by-narrow-margin

2 dead, nearly 30 wounded in bomb blast at Philippine mall

Suspected Muslim militants remotely detonated a bomb near the entrance of a mall in the southern Philippines on Monday as people did last-minute shopping ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, killing at least two and wounding nearly 30, officials said. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/2-dead-nearly-30-wounded-in-bomb-blast-at-philippine-mall

Fox News First: Graham feels 'pretty good' about Syria after lunch with Trump

White House chief of staff John Kelly asserted in remarks published Sunday that the president's proposed border project "is not a wall" source https://www.foxnews.com/us/fox-news-first-graham-feels-pretty-good-about-syria-after-lunch-with-trump

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum: Our criminal justice system has an opioid problem

More than 80 percent of people in North Dakota’s prisons have a substance addiction, and half of all arrests in the state are substance-related. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/north-dakota-gov-doug-burgum-our-criminal-justice-system-has-an-opioid-problem

Gambia's journalists, free from dictator, work to win trust

Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/gambias-journalists-free-from-dictator-work-to-win-trust

Louis C.K. mocks Parkland shooting survivors during set in leaked audio: report

Louis C.K., the comedian who has been working on new stand-up material since allegations of inappropriate behavior with several women surfaced earlier this year, faces new criticism after he could be heard mocking survivors of the Parkland shooting during a set from earlier this month, TMZ reported. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/louis-c-k-mocks-parkland-shooting-survivors-during-set-in-leaked-audio-report

Trump points to 'wall' built around Obama's DC home during fight for border wall funding

President Trump pointed to the wall former President Obama built around his Washington DC, home as a reason Congress should fund his barrier on the southern border. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/if-the-obamas-have-a-wall-around-their-dc-mansion-us-border-should-too-trump

Colts defeat Titans 33-17, earn playoff spot

Andrew Luck threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 33-17 on Sunday night for the final spot in the postseason as the AFC's No. 6 seed. source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/colts-defeat-titans-earning-playoff-spot

Texas AG ‘eager’ to defend court’s Obamacare ruling after judge issues stay

Ken Paxton, Texas' Republican attorney general considered the architect of the lawsuit to defeat Obamacare, said on Sunday that his office is "eager to defend" last month’s federal judge's ruling that declared the 2010 law unconstitutional. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-ag-eager-to-defend-courts-obamacare-ruling-after-judge-issues-stay

Manny Diaz to replace Mark Richt as coach of the Hurricanes

A person with knowledge of the situation says Manny Diaz has agreed to a five-year contract to replace Mark Richt as coach of the Miami Hurricanes. source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/miami-stunners-manny-diaz-replacing-mark-richt-as-coach-of-the-hurricanes

Bernie Sanders staffers seek to address ‘predatory culture’ during 2016 campaign: report

More than two dozen people who worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign have called for a meeting with the senator and his top aides — saying there’s been talk in recent weeks about a “predatory culture” that developed while he was running. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bernie-sanders-staffers-seek-to-address-predatory-culture-during-2016-campaign

Cow who escaped truck en route to slaughterhouse gives birth to female calf

A pregnant cow who escaped a cattle truck en route to a slaughterhouse gave birth in New Jersey on Saturday to a female calf at the sanctuary that rescued her. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/cow-who-escaped-truck-en-route-to-slaughterhouse-gives-birth-to-female-calf

Texas judge stays own ruling of Obamacare as unconstitutional to allow for appeals

A Texas federal judge who declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional earlier this month has stayed his ruling while appeals proceed. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-judge-stays-own-ruling-of-obamacare-as-unconstitutional-to-allow-for-appeals

Election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance won vote

An election official says Bangladesh's ruling alliance led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won Sunday's election with 288 seats giving it enough to form the government. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/election-official-says-bangladeshs-ruling-alliance-won-vote

Armed Texas man arrested en route to church to fulfill 'prophecy', police say

Police in suburban San Antonio arrested an armed man wearing tactical-style clothing who said he was on his way to a church to fulfill “a prophecy," authorities said Sunday. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/armed-texas-man-arrested-en-route-to-church-to-fulfill-prophecy-police-say

Goose found shot with arrow at California park days after 'overdosed' birds found

A California wildlife rehab center that recently took in a pair of birds who "overdosed" on discarded pills has accepted another patient with a bizarre injury — this one a bird with an arrow shot through its body. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/goose-found-shot-with-arrow-at-california-park-days-after-overdosed-birds-found

Merkel vows Germany will keep pushing for 'global solutions'

Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany will keep pushing for global solutions to challenges in 2019 and also has to take greater responsibility in the world. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/merkel-vows-germany-will-keep-pushing-for-global-solutions

Gains, growing pains mark California’s 1st year of legal marijuana

In a nation increasingly embracing legal cannabis, California stands out as the country’s biggest pot shop. Top-shelf marijuana, concentrates, balms and munchies are being produced and sold. Some companies are doing well, especially those with deep pockets that can handle the market’s twists and turns. But many are not. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/gains-growing-pains-mark-californias-1st-year-of-legal-pot

Lion kills 22-year-old worker at North Carolina wildlife conservatory, officials say

A lion housed at a North Carolina wildlife conservatory killed a 22-year-old worker on Sunday after it got loose from a locked space, authorities said. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/lion-kills-22-year-old-worker-at-north-carolina-wildlife-conservatory-officials-say

Kim Jong Un calls for more summits with South Korea in 2019

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for more summits with South Korea in 2019 in a letter sent to South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Sunday, Moon's office said. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/kim-jong-un-calls-for-more-summits-with-south-korea-in-2019

US studies German apprenticeships for young Americans looking for alternative to college

Mayors and governors of both parties tout German-style apprenticeships as an alternative pathway to employment, in the face of ballooning college tuition and the need for career options for noncollege graduates. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-studies-german-apprenticeships-for-young-americans-looking-for-alternative-to-college

AP photographer Desmond Boylan dies in Havana at 54

Desmond Boylan, a photographer who covered war and conflict across the world before dedicating his life to documenting the daily joys and tribulations of life in Cuba for The Associated Press, died suddenly while on assignment on Saturday afternoon in Havana. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/ap-photographer-desmond-boylan-dies-in-havana-at-54

Will Trump be impeached in 2019? I’ve worked for a Democrat in the House and here’s my inside take

More Americans blame President Trump for the current government shutdown, and Democrats are feeling emboldened. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/will-trump-be-impeached-in-2019-ive-worked-for-a-democrat-in-the-house-and-heres-my-inside-take

AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists facts of child migrant deaths

President Donald Trump, in his first public words about two migrant children who died in Border Patrol custody, misrepresented the circumstances of their deaths as he sought to deflect any responsibility from U.S. authorities. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ap-fact-check-trump-twists-facts-of-child-migrant-deaths

Bosnia: Protesters demand resignations over student's death

Several thousand people rallied Sunday in support of a Bosnian father who helped launch a movement for justice and rule of law while pursuing the truth about his 21-year-old son's death. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/bosnia-protesters-demand-resignations-over-students-death

Meghan Markle's sister Samantha placed on royal security 'fixated persons' list

Meghan Markle's sister Samantha Markle is so obsessed with the Duchess of Sussex that the royal security protocols have deemed her a "fixated person," a report claims. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-sister-samantha-placed-on-royal-security-fixated-persons-list

The only new year's resolution you'll need in 2019 (it will fix everything, I promise)

Let's tell the truth about New Year's resolutions -- practically no one makes them anymore, if they ever did. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/the-only-new-years-resolution-youll-need-in-2019-it-will-fix-everything-i-promise

NASA pioneer Nancy Grace Roman, the 'Mother of Hubble,' dead at 93

Nancy Grace Roman, known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope and the first woman to hold an executive position at NASA, died on Christmas Day at the age of 93. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/nasa-pioneer-nancy-grace-roman-the-mother-of-hubble-dead-at-93

Graham: Trump 'reconsidering' Syria pullout; Obama rationale for leaving Iraq a 'bunch of bulls--t'

In a wide-ranging interview broadcast Sunday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., suggested that President Trump is "reconsidering" his planned pullout of all U.S. troops from Syria, which has drawn widespread bipartisan criticism. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/graham-obamas-justification-for-iraq-pullout-that-led-to-isis-rise-a-bunch-of-bulls-t

Russia resettles 30 Russian children from war on IS in Iraq

Russia resettled 30 children of jailed and deceased Islamic State members from Iraq, on Sunday, in a minor breakthrough to the deadlock over what to do with the foreign families to IS militants. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-resettles-30-russian-children-from-war-on-is-in-iraq

Scarlett Johansson speaks out on fake, AI-generated sex videos online

"Avengers" star Scarlett Johansson is one of many women and several stars who've been targeted by sex videos generated by artificial intelligence. source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/scarlett-johansson-speaks-out-on-fake-ai-generated-sex-videos-online

Wisconsin man, 75, who shot, killed suspected robber says 'I still feel bad'

A 75-year-old man who shot and killed a suspected robber outside his Wisconsin home on Wednesday said he's still consumed by grief over the incident. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/wisconsin-man-75-who-shot-killed-suspected-robber-says-i-still-feel-bad

Cardi B lashes out about harassment, pressures of fame in expletive-laden rant

Cardi B didn't mince words after cameras caught fans and paparazzi berating her and her publicist at an airport in Australia this week. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/cardi-b-lashes-out-about-harassment-pressures-of-fame-in-expletive-laden-rant

New Year's Eve will feature major storm across East Coast, 'substantial' snow in New Mexico

Revelers heading into New York's Times Square on New Year's Eve better make sure they have a raincoat or even a waterproof suit. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-years-eve-will-feature-major-storm-across-east-coast-substantial-snow-in-new-mexico

Deputies post message on drug suspect’s Facebook page: ‘you lost your phone while running from the police’

South Carolina deputies who were unable to chase down a fleeing drug suspect caught up with the man on his Facebook page. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/deputies-post-message-on-drug-suspects-facebook-page-you-lost-your-phone-while-running-from-the-police

Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops

The former top U.S. commander in Afghanistan says that withdrawing up to half the 14,000 American troops serving there reduces the incentive for the Taliban to negotiate a peace deal after more than 17 years of war. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-afghanistan-commander-warns-of-plans-to-cut-troops

Here’s how Trump can counter his opponents’ game plan for 2019

The Trump presidency is besieged by most of the news media, a well-organized activist left, and even establishment Republicans who have refused to truly support an unconventional president. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/heres-how-trump-can-counter-his-opponents-game-plan-for-2019

Germany: Hannover Airport intruder ordered held in custody

Police say a judge has ordered the continued detention of a young Polish man who forced open a locked perimeter gate at Germany's Hannover Airport and drove his car onto the airfield. source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/germany-hannover-airport-intruder-ordered-held-in-custody

Demi Lovato kisses new boyfriend Henry Levy in sweet video

Demi Lovato isn't holding her affection for Henry Levy back in a new video posted to Levy's Instagram Story, in which she playfully leans in for a kiss with her new beau. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/demi-lovato-kisses-new-boyfriend-henry-levy-in-sweet-video

6 Iranians found on English beach as Channel crossings mount

The governments of France and Britain scrambled to respond Sunday to a mounting number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel, a trend illustrated by six Iranian men who turned up on a beach in southeastern England. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/6-iranians-found-on-english-beach-as-channel-crossings-mount

Sudan unions call for 2nd march on Bashir's palace

An umbrella group of independent professional unions called Sunday on people to march on the presidential palace in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, to demand that leader Omar Bashir step down, signaling that protests against the 29-year rule of the autocratic president are showing no sign of abating. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/sudan-unions-call-for-2nd-march-on-bashirs-palace

Kanye West blasts Drake for following Kim Kardashian on Instagram

Kanye West lashed out at newly minted nemesis Drake for doing what 123 million other people do: Following Kim Kardashian on Instagram. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-blasts-drake-for-following-kim-kardashian-on-instagram

Helicopter crash leaves 4 dead after aircraft explodes near world's longest zip line in UAE

Four people have been killed when a helicopter exploded into a fireball after reportedly clipping the world's longest zip line on Saturday. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/helicopter-crash-leaves-4-dead-after-aircraft-explodes-near-worlds-longest-zip-line-in-uae

Syria's Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike IS in Syria

Syrian President Bashar Assad authorized Sunday Iraqi forces to attack the Islamic State group inside Syria without waiting for permission from authorities in Damascus, state news agency SANA said, as the two allies coordinate their fight against extremists ahead of a planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/syrias-assad-authorizes-iraqi-forces-to-strike-is-in-syria

After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word'

Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake. source https://www.foxnews.com/tech/facebook-apologizes-for-ban-franklin-graham-says-tech-giant-should-have-standard-based-on-gods-word

'Clerical error' blamed for NC jail's release of illegal immigrant detained on murder charge

Questions are being asked after a 17-year-old illegal immigrant--behind bars on a murder rap--was released from a local North Carolina jail that just pulled out of an immigration screening program with Immigration Customs and Enforcement. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/clerical-error-blamed-for-nc-jails-release-of-illegal-immigrant-detained-on-murder-char

Steve Scalise on negotiations to end partial government shutdown, Republican agenda for the new Congress

Guests: Steve Scalise, Kellyanne Conway, Mohamed El-Erian, Marc Thiessen, Philippe Reines, Charles Hurt, Anne Gearan source https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/steve-scalise-on-negotiations-to-end-partial-government-shutdown-republican-agenda-for-the-new-congress

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William reveal favorite moments of 2018

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Prince William reflected on their eventful 2018 in a sweet video on Saturday. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-kate-middleton-and-prince-william-reveal-favorite-moments-of-2018

Why you never saw Christian Bale shirtless as Dick Cheney in 'Vice'

Christian Bale's 60 lb. weight gain to play Dick Cheney in “Vice,” however, has inspired many a headline as we watched a former Batman shape-shift. Unfortunately, you won’t get to see the full fruit of his labors in the finished film. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/why-you-never-saw-christian-bale-shirtless-as-dick-cheney-in-vice

California utility could face murder or manslaughter charges for role in deadly fires, state attorney general says

Embattled Northern California utility Pacific Gas & Electric Co. could possibly face murder or manslaughter charges if found negligent for any recent wildfires that have ravaged the state, California's attorney general said Friday. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-utility-could-face-murder-or-manslaughter-charges-for-role-in-deadly-fires-state-attorney-general-says

Florida politician shoots intruder who crashed vehicle into another house while fleeing cops, police say

A Florida politician shot an alleged intruder who crashed his vehicle into another house while attempting to flee police officers, officials said. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-politician-shoots-intruder-who-crashed-vehicle-into-another-house-while-fleeing-cops-police-say

Queen Elizabeth requested a new yacht from British government

 A newly discovered note in the U.K.'s National Archives shows Queen Elizabeth II let government officials know she would welcome a replacement for the Royal Yacht Britannia once it was decommissioned. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/queen-elizabeth-requested-a-new-yacht-from-british-government

Fox News’ Jon Scott will be honored at famed Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration

Fox News anchor Jon Scott will be part of an esteemed group of specially selected journalists who will help ring in 2019 during the famed New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square on Monday. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/fox-news-jon-scott-will-be-honored-at-famed-times-square-new-years-eve-celebration

'Absolutely Fabulous' star June Whitfield dead at 93

British actress and comedic star June Whitfield, whose long career included memorable roles in TV series "Absolutely Fabulous" and "Terry and June," has died. She was 93. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/absolutely-fabulous-star-june-whitfield-dead-at-93

The true story behind Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback special

Elvis Presley returned to prominence. He began performing for sold-out crowds in Las Vegas and produced "From Elvis in Memphis," an album that included "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto." source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/the-true-story-behind-elvis-presleys-1968-comeback-special

California house where alleged torture of 13 children took place goes up for sale, report says

The California house where a couple allegedly shackled and tortured many of their 13 children — later uncovered when their 17-year-old daughter escaped in January — was put up for sale on Saturday, a report said. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-house-where-alleged-torture-of-13-children-took-place-goes-up-for-sale-report-says

Philadelphia police officer rescued from wrecked cruiser before it bursts into flames

A police officer in Philadelphia had to be pulled from his vehicle before it erupted in flames after crashing while investigating a possible shooting on Thursday. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-police-officer-rescued-from-wrecked-cruiser-before-it-bursts-into-flames

Missouri man wounded in shootout with police after killing girlfriend, her kids and her mother, authorities say

A St. Louis-area man killed his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother Saturday before exchanging gunfire with police and being shot himself, authorities said. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-missouri-man-kills-girlfriend-her-kids-and-mother

UN calls out Yemen's Houthi rebels over peace gestures

The United Nations cast doubt Sunday on claims by Yemen's Shiite rebels to have withdrawn from the Red Sea port of Hodeida, saying such steps can only be credible if all other parties can verify them. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/un-calls-out-yemens-houthi-rebels-over-peace-gestures

Women's March event canceled over concerns of being 'overwhelmingly white'

Organizers of a Women’s March rally slated for Northern California next month have canceled the event, saying they were concerned that participants would have been “overwhelmingly white." source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/organizers-cancel-womens-march-in-northern-california-because-its-too-white

After Trump touts ‘Big progress’ in trade talks, China expresses willingness to work with US through ‘storms’

China’s foreign ministry said in a statement Sunday that Beijing is willing to work with the United States through “storms” in their relationship toward the goal of global stability. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/after-trump-touts-big-progress-in-trade-talks-china-expresses-willingness-to-work-with-us-through-storms

California's politics are about to get even crazier in 2019 (but there's a silver lining for the GOP)

New Democratic governor and big Democratic majority in California Legislature are fans of big government and high taxes -- bad news for Californians. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/californias-politics-are-about-to-get-even-crazier-in-2019-but-theres-a-silver-lining-for-the-gop

2019 could be an incredible and historic year for the Supreme Court – Here’s why

For the first time since 1936 conservatives have a majority on the Supreme Court and they could use this to make important changes in how the court interprets the Constitution. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2019-could-be-an-incredible-and-historic-year-for-the-supreme-court-heres-why

How to pray even bigger in the year ahead

No matter which way you slice it, at the end of the day, we are all trying to better ourselves. We want to be healthier, more organized, frugal, adventurous, disciplined – fill in the blank. We crave to be better. Dare I say, there is something inside of each of us that is craving to be GOOD. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/how-to-pray-even-bigger-in-the-year-ahead

Three money tips (and one life tip) to make 2019 your best financial year

As we approach the end of 2018, you may be thinking of making a New Year’s resolution to have a more successful financial year than this one. If so, I have some advice for you. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/three-money-tips-to-make-2019-your-best-financial-year

How a New York governor once plotted to assassinate George Washington

Two months after the start of the American Revolutionary War, a governor immediately realized that this Washington fellow posed a threat to running his colony his way. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/how-a-new-york-governor-once-plotted-to-assassinate-george-washington

N. Korean leader calls for more talks with South in new year

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday calling for more peace talks between the leaders in the new year following their active engagement in 2018, South Korea's presidential office said. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/n-korean-leader-calls-for-more-talks-with-south-in-new-year

New limits on retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits take effect Jan. 1 in California

California will put a muzzle on the retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits beginning Tuesday, the byproduct of a new law designed to curtail puppy mills and expand pet protections. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-law-ti-out-muzzle-on-dog-and-cats-retail-sales

Ocasio-Cortez slams McCaskill after departing Dem calls her a 'thing' and a 'shiny object'

U.S. Rep. elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to outgoing Sen. Claire McCaskill comments earlier in the week when she called the New York Democrat a “bright shiny new object.” source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ocasio-cortez-responds-to-mccaskill-over-criticsm

How Fox's 25 seasons of covering the NFL changed the game

Terry Bradshaw thought his career as a football analyst was over in 1993 when CBS lost the NFL rights to Fox. But instead of going back to cattle ranching, he has had a front-row seat to the biggest sports broadcasting startup of the past quarter-century. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/how-foxs-25-seasons-of-covering-the-nfl-changed-the-game

Naughty scammers swiping electronics, filling boxes with sand or other stuffing materials, customers warn

Some Maryland residents who received pricey electronics on Christmas morning found they’d been had when the boxes that were supposed to contain expensive items were instead filled with sand or other stuffing. source https://www.foxnews.com/tech/scammers-replace-electronics-sold-at-walmart-with-sanbags

Bali volcano shoots new burst of ash; flights unaffected

A volcano on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali shot a new burst of hot ash into the air early Sunday in the latest of the country's several eruptions within a week. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/bali-volcano-shoots-new-burst-of-ash-flights-unaffected

Alabama defeats Oklahoma, sets up showdown with Clemson for college football championship

It will be the Crimson Tide against the Tigers next week in college football's National Championship game. source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/alabama-defeats-oklahoma-sets-up-showdown-with-clemson-for-college-football-championship

Brazil military academy offers glimpse of next government

A phrase written on the outer wall of Brazil's most prestigious military academy gives a glimpse at the values held by the incoming government of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro, an ex-army captain whose administration will be rife with generals. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/brazil-military-academy-offers-glimpse-of-next-government

Former deputy killed mother, sister, third victim inside home in Southern California gated community, authorities say

A former custody deputy with a history of domestic violence was identified Saturday as the suspect killed by sheriff’s deputies Friday night at a home in a gated community in an unincorporated town in Santa Barbara County, Calif., authorities said Saturday. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-deputy-killed-mother-sister-third-victim-inside-home-in-southern-california-gated-community-authorities-say

Bangladesh votes as iron-lady PM seeks 3rd straight term

Voting began Sunday in Bangladesh's contentious parliamentary elections, seen as a referendum on what critics call Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's increasingly authoritarian rule. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/bangladesh-votes-as-iron-lady-pm-seeks-3rd-straight-term

Colombia investigates possible plot to assassinate president

Colombian authorities are investigating a possible plot involving Venezuelans to assassinate President Ivan Duque, a top official said Saturday night. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/colombia-investigates-possible-plot-to-assassinate-president

Several injured at Maryland airport amid ‘partial equipment failure involving jet bridge,’ officials say

Several people were injured Saturday when a “partial equipment failure” that involved a “jet bridge” occurred at an airport in Maryland, officials confirmed. source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/several-injured-at-maryland-airport-amid-partial-equipment-failure-involving-jet-bridge-officials-say

First right whale calf of season seen by endangered-species observers, Florida wildlife officials say

Wildlife officials in Florida celebrated the spotting of a right whale calf, which they said was the first sighting of the season. source https://www.foxnews.com/science/first-right-whale-calf-of-season-seen-by-endangered-species-observers-florida-wildlife-officials-say

China's Disappeared: A look at who went missing in 2018

It's not uncommon for individuals who speak out against the government to disappear in China, but the scope of the "disappeared" has expanded since President Xi Jinping came to power in 2013. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/chinas-disappeared-a-look-at-who-went-missing-in-2018

Boy whose Yemeni mom fought US travel ban to see him dies

The 2-year-old son of a Yemeni woman who sued the Trump administration to let her into the country to be with the ailing boy has died, the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/boy-whose-yemeni-mom-fought-us-travel-ban-to-see-him-dies

Authorities: Missouri man shot girlfriend, her kids, mother

Four people were fatally shot inside a St.-Louis-area home, and the suspect exchanged gunfire with police as he fled just after midnight Saturday before being taken into custody just after dawn in a convenience store where he had sought shelter. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/authorities-missouri-man-shot-girlfriend-her-kids-mother

Nebraska medical facility says it's monitoring American possibly exposed to Ebola

An American who may have potentially been exposed to Ebola while in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived in Nebraska to be monitored, the medical facility revealed Saturday. source https://www.foxnews.com/health/nebraska-medical-facility-says-its-monitoring-american-possibly-exposed-to-ebola

San Quentin escapee captured at fast-food spot, California authorities say

California authorities on Saturday announced the apprehension of an escaped inmate whose been missing since he walked off from San Quentin State Prison earlier this week. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/escaped-san-quentin-inmate-captured-california-authorities-say

Parkland school massacre brings changes in sheriff's policies

The sheriff of a Florida county where a gunman killed 17 students and staff at a high school has outlined steps his agency has taken in response to the Feb. 14 massacre. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/parkland-school-massacre-brings-changes-in-sheriffs-policies

Defense Dept. says US troop withdrawal from Syria is ‘deliberate, well thought-out’

The Department of Defense on Friday tweeted about the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, saying that it was a carefully planned and organized maneuver. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/defense-dept-says-us-troop-withdrawal-from-syria-is-deliberate-well-thought-out

The Latest: Mourners gather for boy whose mother got to US

The Latest on the death of a boy whose Yemeni mother fought the Trump administration travel ban (all times local): 1:35 p.m. Members of the Islamic community in central California are gathering at a mosque to mourn the death of a boy whose Yemeni mother fought the Trump administration travel ban to join him in the U.S. The funeral Saturday for 2-year-old Abdullah Hassan in the farming community of Lodi comes a day after he died at a children's hospital following months of treatment for a degenerative brain condition. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/the-latest-mourners-gather-for-boy-whose-mother-got-to-us

International traveler with measles arrived at New Jersey airport, state health officials say; warn of possible exposure

An individual who flew to a New Jersey airport on Christmas Eve has a confirmed case of the measles, health officials said Friday, while warning that others could’ve potentially been exposed. source https://www.foxnews.com/health/international-traveler-with-measles-arrived-at-new-jersey-airport-state-health-officials-say-warn-of-possible-exposure

Trump: I'm 'in the White House waiting' for Dems to negotiate on protracted shutdown

President Trump on Saturday said he was in the White House waiting for Democrats to come to the table to negotiate funding for a wall on the southern border as a way to end the partial government shutdown -- an impasse now entering its second week. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-im-in-the-white-house-waiting-for-dems-to-negotiate-on-protracted-shutdown

Times Square to honor press freedom as it rings in 2019

When the famous ball descends in Times Square on Monday to usher in 2019, reporters will receive a singular honor. Organizers say the festivities will celebrate journalism and press freedom. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/times-square-to-honor-press-freedom-as-it-rings-in-2019

Children, grandmother among 4 fatally shot in St. Louis-area

Four people were fatally shot inside a St.-Louis-area home, and the suspect exchanged gunfire with police as he fled just after midnight Saturday before being taken into custody just after dawn in a convenience store where he had sought shelter. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/children-grandmother-among-4-fatally-shot-in-st-louis-area

Peru demolishes mausoleum holding dead Shining Path rebels

Peruvian authorities on Saturday demolished a mausoleum holding eight Shining Path rebels killed during prison massacres more than three decades ago and relocated their remains to a cemetery in a northern part of Lima. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/peru-demolishes-mausoleum-holding-dead-shining-path-rebels

Portland hotel fires two employees after black guest was filmed being told to leave lobby

The DoubleTree Portland said it has “terminated the employment of the two men involved in the mistreatment” of Jermaine Massey who was told to leave the establishment last week. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/portland-hotel-fires-two-employees-after-black-guest-was-filmed-being-told-to-leave-lobby

Trump blames Democrats' ‘pathetic’ immigration policies for deaths of children at the border

President Trump on Saturday blamed Democrats and “their pathetic immigration policies” for the death of children and others at the border -- arguing that they encourage migrants to make the trek north in hazardous conditions. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blames-democrats-pathetic-immigration-policies-for-deaths-of-children-at-the-border

Vermont fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to inseminate woman 41 years ago: lawsuit

A child conceived in 1977 through artificial insemination was fathered by the fertility doctor who performed the procedure, a new lawsuit claims. source https://www.foxnews.com/health/vermont-fertility-doctor-accused-of-using-his-own-sperm-to-inseminate-woman-41-years-ago-lawsuit

Remains of missing Wisconsin teacher found in Slovenia, officials say

Slovenian police on Saturday said human remains that were found near a popular hiking spot have been confirmed as those of an American man who had been missing since June. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/remains-of-missing-wisconsin-teacher-found-in-slovenia-officials-say

Singer Bebe Rexha calls out unnamed married football player who keeps texting her

Singer Bebe Rexha called out an unnamed football player who’s allegedly married and has three kids for texting her. source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/singer-bebe-rexha-calls-out-unnamed-married-football-player-who-keeps-texting-her

Hating Trump in 2018: The top five most incredible liberal media quotes of the year

The year 2018 ended with the media blaming President Trump for not going to Iraq, as he was on his way to Iraq; blasting the president for talking to a kid about Santa; and quoting the children of a doctor who died more than 10 years ago to comment on the president’s bone spurs. source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/hating-trump-in-2018-the-top-five-most-incredible-liberal-media-quotes-of-the-year

Bangladesh opposition leader expects victory if vote is fair

When the founding leader of Bangladesh, father of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was assassinated in 1975 after helping achieve independence from Pakistan, then-Foreign Minister Kamal Hossain abandoned a state visit in Europe to rush to her side. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/bangladesh-opposition-leader-expects-victory-if-vote-is-fair

4 people shot to death in St. Louis-area home; suspect held

Four people were fatally shot inside a St.-Louis-area home, and the suspect exchanged gunfire with police as he fled just after midnight Saturday before being taken into custody just after dawn in a convenience store where he had sought shelter. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/4-people-shot-to-death-in-st-louis-area-home-suspect-held

Media sneer at Melania Trump’s fashion choices, fawn over Michelle Obama’s

Media outlets this week, having first fawned over former First Lady Michelle Obama’s choice in glitzy boots, quickly offered a different take when it came to current first lady Melania Trump’s fashion choices -- going from fan boy to Mean Girl. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/media-sneer-at-melania-trumps-fashion-choices-fawn-over-michelle-obamas

Egypt says its security forces killed 40 militants

Egypt said Saturday its security forces have killed 40 militants in raids on their hideouts in the Sinai Peninsula and the Greater Cairo area, just hours after a roadside bomb targeted a tourist bus in the capital, killing three Vietnamese tourists and their Egyptian guide. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/egypt-says-its-security-forces-killed-40-militants

Nielsen visits Arizona city on 2nd day of border tour

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen went to an Arizona border city Saturday on the second day of a southwest tour following the recent death of another Guatemalan migrant child in U.S. government custody . source https://www.foxnews.com/us/nielsen-visits-arizona-city-on-2nd-day-of-border-tour

3 alleged leaders of New York-linked Jewish sect arrested on charges of kidnapping 2 children

New York authorities said on Friday that three more alleged leaders of an extremist Jewish sect have been arrested on charges of kidnapping two children who were found safe in Mexico. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/3-alleged-leaders-of-new-york-linked-jewish-sect-arrested-on-charges-of-kidnapping-2-children

Surenos street gang tied to accused California cop killer has history of murder, extortion, trafficking

The illegal immigrant arrested for Wednesday’s murder of a California officer has been identified as a member of a Mexican-American street gang with a long history of violence. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/surenos-street-gang-tied-to-accused-california-cop-killer-has-history-of-murder-extortion-trafficking

TV chef in hot water after ‘horses---’ Chinese food diss

“Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern has been axed from prime time on the Travel Channel amid the controversy over his assertion that Chinese food in the Midwest is being served in “horses - - t restaurants.” source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tv-chef-in-hot-water-after-horses-chinese-food-diss

Mollie Tibbetts’ mom opens up home to son of Mexican immigrants after his parents fled slain student's town

Laura Calderwood, the mother of slain University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, opened up her home to Ulises Felix, the son of Mexican immigrants, who fled the town after a suspect was arrested in connection with her daughter’s murder. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/mollie-tibbetts-mom-opens-up-home-to-son-of-mexican-immigrants-after-his-parents-fled-slain-students-town

2-year-old Yemeni boy whose mom sued US to see him has died

The 2-year-old son of a Yemeni woman who sued the Trump administration to let her into the country to be with the ailing boy has died, the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/2-year-old-yemeni-boy-whose-mom-sued-us-to-see-him-has-died

Yellow vest protesters target French media as movement ebbs

Yellow vest protesters marched on the headquarters of leading French broadcasters Saturday, as small groups turned out Saturday in Paris and around France despite waning momentum for their movement. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/yellow-vest-protesters-target-french-media-as-movement-ebbs

Maine governor scribbles 'stolen election' on certificate confirming Democrat's election win

Outgoing Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage took a swipe on Friday at a Democratic candidate’s victory in a controversial House race, writing “stolen election” next to his signature on the certificate confirming the election result. source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/maine-governor-scribbles-stolen-election-on-certificate-confirming-democrats-election-win

Kirstjen Nielsen's visit to U.S-Mexico border "too late", critics say

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is visiting the border after the deaths of two migrant children in U.S. custody. But, critics say her visit won't solve problems as long as the Trump administration's policy of detaining migrant children continues. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kirstjen-nielsens-visit-to-u-s-mexico-border-too-late-critics-say

Russian and Turkish ministers meet for Syria talks

Russian and Turkish foreign and defense ministers met in Moscow on Saturday to discuss northern Syria as U.S. forces prepare to withdraw and Turkey threatens to launch a military operation against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces controlling nearly a third of the country. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/russian-and-turkish-ministers-meet-for-syria-talks

Congo's top archbishop pleads for peace on eve of election

Congo's top archbishop on Saturday urged peace on the eve of the country's long-delayed presidential election , saying differences of opinion are no reason to "light the country on fire." source https://www.foxnews.com/world/congos-top-archbishop-pleads-for-peace-on-eve-of-election

EU's Juncker voices concerns about Romanian presidency

The head of the European Union's executive branch has questioned whether Romania is ready for the political give-and-take of running the EU presidency, though he says the country is "technically well-prepared." source https://www.foxnews.com/world/eus-juncker-voices-concerns-about-romanian-presidency

Delta flight attendant loses engagement ring at airport days after Christmas Eve proposal

A Delta Airlines flight attendant is searching for her lost her engagement ring after it slid off her finger at Denver International Airport on Thursday – just days after her fiancé’s Christmas Eve proposal. source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/delta-flight-attendant-loses-engagement-ring-at-airport-days-after-christmas-eve-proposal

Army veteran of Korean War surprised to receive 4 medals -- nearly 7 decades after his service

A U.S. Army veteran from Wisconsin who served in the Korean War received four medals in a surprise ceremony Friday night -- nearly seven decades after his service -- and 90 family members, including eight of his 10 children, were there to see it. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/korean-war-veteran-awarded-4-medals-6-years-after-his-service-in-surprise-ceremony

Yemen's Shiite rebels hand over control of Hodeida port

Yemen's Shiite rebels on Saturday handed over control of the main port in the Red Sea city of Hodeida to the country's navy and coast guard under U.N. supervision, security officials said, in a significant step in the implementation of a deal reached during peace talks in Sweden earlier this month. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/yemens-shiite-rebels-hand-over-control-of-hodeida-port

Three bodies found inside Southern California home after police wound gunman, who died later, authorities say

Police found three bodies inside a home in a gated community in Southern California on Friday night, after exchanging gunfire with a suspect who had barricaded inside the residence, according to reports. source https://www.foxnews.com/us/3-dead-after-officials-shoot-barricaded-suspect-in-california

Security tight in Dhaka as Bangladesh prepares to vote

As Bangladeshis get set for Sunday's parliamentary elections, there are fears that violence and intimidation could keep many away from the polls, including two opposition candidates who said police had barricaded them inside their homes. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/security-tight-in-dhaka-as-bangladesh-prepares-to-vote

UK police: 2 drones found near Gatwick Airport not involved

British police said Saturday that two drones found near London's Gatwick Airport were not involved in the disruption that shut down the busy airport just days before Christmas. source https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-police-2-drones-found-near-gatwick-airport-not-involved