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Morris the alligator was found in 1975 in the backyard of a Los Angeles home as an illegal pet and went on to star in multiple movies and TV shows.

Twin celebrations of the Army's 250th anniversary and the president's birthday will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington.

Beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during a TikTok livestream from her salon in Zapopan, Mexico. The case is being investigated as a suspected femicide, according to local authorities. Just days earlier, another woman – a mayoral candidate in the state of Veracruz – was also shot dead during a livestream, alongside three other people.

The strikes have killed at least 22 children since dawn, as the Israeli military intensifies its attacks while refusing to end its widely condemned aid blockade.

Matt Carpenter is calling it a career after 14 seasons in the big leagues.

A mom was accused of buying ammunition, tactical gear and magazines for her middle school son’s planned mass shooting at a San Antonio, Texas, school, authorities said in court documents.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sparred with Democrats on Wednesday, slamming Biden-era climate and social justice grants while also denying claims 400 air traffic controllers were let go.

Donald Trump is the most powerful and famous person on the planet, and the American president is at the helm of the biggest economy and the strongest military.

Boeing has secured a deal with Qatar for up to 210 jets in what the White House is calling the aircraft makers’s “largest-ever” widebody order worth $96 billion dollars.

House Republicans Wednesday moved forward with a tax bill to cut billions of dollars in climate-related funding, reduce regulations, and prematurely phase out clean energy tax credits as part of President Trump's, "One, Big, Beautiful Bill." 

American consumers, battle-scarred by the pandemic and the subsequent surge in inflation, are already changing their spending patterns and delaying some purchases due to President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy and the broader economic uncertainty, new survey data shows.

Attorney General Pam Bondi sold at least $1 million worth of shares in the company that owns Truth Social on the same day that President Trump announced his sweeping tariff measures, a government ethics transaction report shows.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday about President Donald Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship and significantly limit the power of federal courts to slow his agenda – a case that has been rushed onto the high court’s docket less than four months after he returned to the White House.

Discoveries from a well-preserved Archaeopteryx fossil reveal new insights into early bird evolution, showcasing unique features like specialized feathers and an immobile skull.

Over the weekend, one of the international university students facing deportation by the Trump administration was allowed to return to her home in the US while her case continues to play out in court.

Republican lawmakers in Missouri are looking to bring back the state's abortion ban.

"Die Another Day" co-star Halle Berry was asked about the possibility of the iconic James Bond character being portrayed by a woman in a future film.

The Boss called upon "the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll" during a concert in Manchester, England, on Wednesday.

Dozens of former Hamas hostages are calling on President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to secure the release of those still held captive in Gaza "regardless of which citizenship they hold."

“Congress pays for bombs that kill kids in Gaza!” Ben Cohen, the 74-year-old co-founder of the ice cream company, shouted before being yanked away by a police officer.

50 Cent has shared some thoughts about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial.

Sitting on a couch in her home in Maracay, Venezuela, Mirelis Cacique López watches her son Francisco Javier García Cacique on her cell phone in the first video released of a group of Venezuelans sent by the United States to El Salvador’s maximum-security prison Cecot.

The CNN host described parts of his new book about Biden's reported health decline, including a behavior that the public "only got glimpses of."

At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp.

Trapped in the ruins of Gaza, there are at least 20 Israeli hostages who are believed to be still alive, held captive by Hamas.

“I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me,” Kennedy said during a House subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.

Some X users on Wednesday asked Grok – the AI chatbot available through Elon Musk’s social media platform – questions about simple topics like baseball players or videos of fish being flushed down toilets. One user just asked Grok to talk like a pirate.

Blake Lively denies Justin Baldoni's claims of coercing Taylor Swift in their "It Ends With Us" dispute as legal tensions rise between the co-stars.

Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment's repeal and instead ban most abortions with exceptions for rape and incest.

The US attorney’s office in Washington, DC, is hoping for a new era of relative calm as the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital switches from one outspoken, controversial ally of the president to another.

American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has ignited a firestorm in Mexico after filming a video at several of the country’s most protected archaeological sites, sparking debates over cultural preservation, government oversight, and the ethics of viral content creation.

Justin Baldoni's attorney accused Lively's lawyer of demanding that Swift "release a statement of support for Ms. Lively."

The congressman hit the Homeland Security secretary with a simple series of questions on the Trump administration's edited photo.

Olivia and Liam are new parents' top choices for baby names in 2024 for the sixth year in a row, the Social Security Administration announced. 

The Qatari prime minister and minister of foreign affairs dismissed controversy surrounding President Donald Trump’s plan to accept from his country a Boeing 747-8 to be used initially as Air Force One, telling CNN it’s simply a “government-to-government transaction,” not a personal gift to Trump.

Social media has erupted over the first promo image for "Madden," which stars Cage as the titular NFL commentator and Bale as former Raiders owner Al Davis.

A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home for years, according to the Camden County prosecutor and police.

Demi Moore reveals the demand she made before agreeing to her iconic bikini scene in 2003's "Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle" in an interview on "The Drew Barrymore Show."

Rebecca Hill, a former court clerk who worked on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, was arrested Wednesday and faces multiple charges in two South Carolina counties from her time as a county official.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday shut down the ability of private individuals to bring Voting Rights Act lawsuits challenging election policies that that allegedly discriminate based on race in several states, a major blow to the civil rights law that has long been under conservative attack.

In-N-Out Burger's menu changes include removing artificial dyes from beverages and using real sugar in ketchup, reflecting health-focused trends.

The Jets’ full 2025 NFL schedule is here.

Kroger shoppers might be paying more at checkout than they bargained for.

Thai officials on Wednesday said they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots they've found this year.

The president's decision on sanctions does not mean he's chosen to side with self-described "restraint" advocates over foreign policy hawks in Washington.

At 94 years old, Warren Buffett stunned the investor world when he announced he was stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

With President Donald Trump’s agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson is stuck in the middle between two disgruntled factions of the House GOP that want completely different things. If he can’t find a way to appease both, it could derail the whole bill.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Valeria Marquez was addressing her TikTok followers in a livestream from her beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico, when a man arrived at her door to deliver a small parcel.

Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri was released from a federal detention center in Texas on Wednesday, marking at least the third time a detained student or academic targeted by the Trump administration because of their protest activity or affiliation was released from immigration detention.

Trump was the first US president to make an official state visit to Qatar, and the stop culminated in a trade deal.

Washington — Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan backed down from his attempt to force a vote on impeaching President Trump after it lacked support from his own party. 

The House Energy Committee discussed GOP legislation to cut spending from Biden's climate law related to clean energy tax credits and EPA rules.

Republicans and Democrats clash over Medicaid reform as CBO analysis suggests millions could lose coverage. The White House defends its proposals as necessary reforms and calls foul on some data.

Uber on Wednesday announced new features aimed at budget-conscious commuters, including Route Share and a price-lock pass.

Zach Bryan and John Moreland's feud intensifies as fellow country singer criticizes Bryan's $350 million record deal and their duet removal from Bryan's album.

Some members of Joe Biden’s Cabinet didn’t believe he could be relied upon to perform at 2 a.m. during an emergency by the final year of his presidency, according to a new book.

Barack Obama's former chief of staff said the White House has a "for sale" sign on its front lawn as Donald Trump plans to accept a luxury jet from Qatar.

The road to recovery has begun for Jayson Tatum.

Ethan Hunt’s most impossible mission yet? Getting viewers to tear up at the end of the eighth and possibly last “Mission: Impossible” film, “The Final Reckoning.”

Waymo, the ride-hailing service owned by Google-parent Alphabet, has recalled 1,212 of its driverless cars over faulty software that causes them to crash into chains, gates and other roadway barriers.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court will take up a case that could decide how quickly President Donald Trump can implement his second term agenda as it hears arguments about nationwide injunctions that allow a single judge to block a policy for the entire country.

When asked hypothetically if he would vaccinate his children today for measles during a House hearing Wednesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said "probably," but added he doesn't think people should be taking medical advice from him.

The entire basis for Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act is probably false, according to an assessment from the National Intelligence Council.

Washington — Legal challenges to President Trump's tariffs could put the president on a collision course with a Supreme Court that he shaped, as his use of emergency power to unilaterally impose the levies could run into legal doctrines championed by the conservative justices to limit executive authority.

Washington — Senate Democrats will hold hearings next week on the dramatic overhaul at the Department of Health and Human Services amid widespread terminations that have drawn questions about the functioning of key health programs. 

Protesters Wednesday interrupted a Senate hearing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just moments into his opening statement, yelling that he 'kills people with hate.'

A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump Justice Department likely engaged in unconstitutional retaliation when it cut off grants to American Bar Association programs assisting victims of domestic violence.

The Jets could see a familiar face in Aaron Glenn’s first game as the team’s coach.

As a Republican-backed bill moves ahead in the House, proposed tax cuts under the measure include some new and surprising changes that could impact the wallets of millions of Americans. 

President Trump on Wednesday told Gulf leaders he urgently wants "to make a deal" with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but said Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the region as part of any potential agreement.

The Oscar winner said a single comment from a cinematographer made her go under the knife.

"I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me,” said the health and human services secretary, whose job is to drive America’s health policy.

This nun makes a habit of keeping life fun.

Alexandria, Virginia —  A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of a Georgetown University researcher who was detained by immigration authorities in March as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on activists across college campuses.

Washington — The House is pushing forward on President Trump's "one, big beautiful bill," as the final committees considered some of the most contentious parts of the major budget package aimed at addressing the president's defense, energy and tax priorities. 

A significant overhaul of the National Security Council at the White House is expected in the coming days, including a staff reduction and a reinforced top-down approach with decision-making concentrated at the highest levels, three senior Trump administration officials told CNN.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his head.

Susan Olsen, who played Cindy on "The Brady Bunch," shares how bleaching her hair every three weeks for the show led to significant hair loss.

The regnal name that Cardinal Prevost chose, Leo XIV, has beautiful and powerful resonance for anyone familiar with the history of the Church. 

Separate new investigations have detailed preventable deaths of migrant workers from job-site accidents and work-related illnesses.

Cybercriminals are finding new ways to gain your login credentials and full control of your computer and your bank accounts. The CyberGuy has advice to protect information.

Men are twice as likely to die from the stress-related heart condition commonly called "broken heart syndrome" compared to women, according to new research. 

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday defended President Trump's possible move to accept a Qatari-offered jet for the president's use, saying "the problem is really with Boeing."

While the company didn't acknowledge a mistake, the move was loudly applauded.

Rep. Shri Thanedar, a Democrat from Michigan, swears he's acting on principle and not for the attention.

An appeals court ruled that Fox News lawyers can access disputed documents that could bolster their defense against the voting tech company’s lawsuit.

Jennifer Lopez shares recovery from a facial injury on social media. The incident occurred during rehearsals for the American Music Awards.

Michigan man arrested for alleged plot to conduct mass shooting at Army base

Congressional Republicans in a new letter are warning President Donald Trump against allowing Iran to enrich uranium in any capacity in a potential nuclear deal.

A 2-year-old girl separated from her parents by deportation arrived on Wednesday in Venezuela, where her mother was deported from the United States — a move that the South American country has repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.

A key federal prosecutor in the classified documents case against President Donald Trump declined to answer questions during a House Judiciary Committee deposition Wednesday, invoking his Fifth Amendment right as a spokesperson suggested the government had been weaponized against him.

CNN's Jake Tapper reflects on his coverage of Biden's mental acuity, acknowledging criticism of him is fair and that he didn't do enough to report on the former president's decline.

Texas Roadhouse becomes the leading casual dining chain in the U.S., surpassing Olive Garden with a 14.7% sales increase, reaching $5.5 billion in 2024.

The Yankees signed veteran right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a minor league deal Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

A “hotline” between air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Pentagon intended to coordinate aircraft has not worked since March 2022, the Federal Aviation Administration revealed in a congressional hearing Wednesday.

The Tony nominee says portraying the iconic character, particularly as a Black woman, has been a “life-changing” experience.

Columnist David Marcus writes that the media is years behind people with common sense on many issues, including Joe Biden's mental state, COVID, the border and gender madness.

The teenager accused of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at an April track meet in Texas is reportedly set to graduate from high school despite facing a first-degree murder charge.

Max will rebrand once more as HBO Max.