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Universities of Wisconsin introduce policy requiring college leaders to stay neutral on controversial issues
Universities of Wisconsin leaders must remain neutral in public statements on political and social issues, and they should only make public statements on matters affecting school operations, under a new policy the university system released Friday. Under the new policy, university leaders’ public statements must be limited to matters that…
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River otter drags young Washington state child underwater, attacks mother: officials
A river otter pulled a young child underwater in Washington state Thursday morning while a mother and child walked on a marina dock, wildlife officials said. The otter continued to attack as the mother struggled to pull her child from the water at Bremerton Marina, and she was bitten on…
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Illegal alien from the Dominican Republic suspected in murder of New York state family: police
Police announced Friday that they arrested an illegal alien they believe may be responsible for the murder of a family of four in upstate New York last month. Irondequoit Police shared in a post via X the arrest of 34-year-old Julio Cesar Pimentel-Soriano, originally from the Dominican Republic. Pimentel-Soriano is…
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Staffer for NYC mayor fired amid extortion reports after NYPD commissioner resigns
A staffer for New York City Mayor Eric Adams was fired Thursday after a Brooklyn bar owner claimed the staffer tried to extort money from him by leaning on former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s twin brother. The news comes amid a growing federal probe of Adams’ inner circle. Ray Martin,…
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Wisconsin police confirm remains found are those of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
Skeletal remains found last weekend in Wisconsin were those of a missing 3-year-old boy who vanished in February, police said Friday. The Two Rivers Police Department confirmed the remains were those of Elijah Vue, who was the subject of an Amber Alert when he went missing. “The family’s devastated. We’re…
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Suburban mom murdered by husband in front of 4-year-old daughter: police
An Illinois man was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife after officials said he fatally shot her six times in their home. Around 11 a.m. on September 5, officers with the Warrenville Police Department responded to the home of Steven Kramer, 39, for a report of a…
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NASA astronauts not 'fretting' over extended mission, 'grateful' for more time in space after Starliner woes
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore assured folks Friday they’re not “fretting” over being delayed in returning to Earth by several months and that they are “grateful” for the extra time in space. “We’re not surprised when plans get changed,” Williams, her hair standing on end, told reporters in an afternoon…
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3D printers turn handguns into machine guns for as little as 40 cents
A tiny, cheap device known as a “Glock switch” or a “machine gun conversion device” allows criminals to convert a handgun into a machine gun and unleash 30-plus rounds in seconds, federal authorities say. Officials at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are sounding the alarm about…
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Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger gets new judge, JonBenet Ramsey's family has new hope
IDAHO MURDERS: Bryan Kohberger gets new judge in student stabbings trial. MOSCOW MOVE: Idaho murder suspect scores major victory as defense team’s wish is granted. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X WELCOME CHANGE: JonBenet’s father shares why hope is renewed in 30-year-old murder case. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE…
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York after conviction was overturned
Prosecutors said in a New York courtroom on Thursday that disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted by a new grand jury on additional charges. Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said that the new indictment is under seal. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said: “We informed the defense just prior to…
Bridge Wildfire in Southern California destroys homes, forces evacuations
Officials said that The Bridge Fire is now the largest active wildfire in California, burning about 50,000 acres across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties and forcing residents to flee as it destroyed dozens of homes. As of Thursday morning, the fire was still listed at 0% containment; the fire…
House Speaker Mike Johnson delays vote on stopgap funding bill amid Republican opposition
On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson said that the House would not proceed with a planned vote on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded past the end of the month, acknowledging opposition from members of his own party that likely would have doomed the bill. Johnson told reporters that…
Biden, Harris, Trump and Vance attend 9/11 memorial event in NY
President Biden, Vice President Harris, as well as former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks by attending a ceremony at the Sept. 11 memorial at Ground Zero in New York. Just hours past their first presidential debate Tuesday night,…
Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump face off in first presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump took part in their first presidential debate, taking place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, moderated by ABC “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis. Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and…
Louisiana, Mississippi brace for Hurricane Francine to made landfall
Hurricane Francine gained strength as it headed towards the Louisiana coast currently a category 1 hurricane, with forecasters warning residents of life-threatening conditions. Francine is expected to bring heavy rain and winds, which could turn into urban and coastal flooding once the storm reaches land. Francine was upgraded to a…
Federal trial of 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death set to begin
Jury selection began on Monday in the federal trial of three former Memphis officers charged in connection with the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols. The former officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith — are facing multiple charges, including violating Nichols’ civil rights through excessive use of…
Judge orders change of venue for trial of Bryan Kohberger, suspect in University of Idaho murders
A judge has agreed to move the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022, to a different city. The new location was not immediately clear. The decision will be left up to Idaho’s highest court. In an…
Boeing reaches tentative deal with union to avoid production strike
Boeing and its largest union said Sunday they reached a tentative agreement on a new contract; if ratified, it will avoid a strike scheduled for Friday among production workers which threatened to shut down the aerospace company. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents 33,000 workers, who build…
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Pac-12 rebuilding conference, adds Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State
The Pac-12 taking steps to rebuild the league with additions from the Mountain West. It was announced on Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and Fresno State will join the Pac-12 in the 2026-27 academic year, with the Pac-12 board of directors unanimously approving applications from the…
Rafael Nadal withdraws from 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Rafael Nadal withdrew from next week’s Laver Cup in Berlin, and will no longer compete for Team Europe, he announced on Thursday. The Laver Cup, to be held from Sept. 20-22, is an indoor hard-court men’s competition pitting Team Europe against Team World in a format reminiscent of golf’s Ryder…
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert sitting out game vs. Bills due to chest injury
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that running back Raheem Mostert will not play in Thursday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills. Mostert missed practice on Monday and Tuesday due to a chest injury. McDaniel said that Mostert suffered the injury early in Sunday’s win over the Jaguars,…
Braves place righty Reynaldo Lopez on IR with shoulder inflammation
The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday that they have placed All-Star right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The Braves have recalled RHP Daysbel Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace Lopez. Hernandez, 27, is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the…
Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill respond after body cam footage is released of his detainment
The Miami Dolphins and star Tyreek Hill are speaking out after body camera footage was released which showed what led officers to handcuff Hill, who they had pulled over near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, hours ahead of the Miami-Jacksonville Jaguars game. In a statement, the Dolphins lambasted the…
NFL reviewing new sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing a new sexual assault lawsuit. In a new civil lawsuit filed in Houston, Watson is accused of sexual assault and battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit is similar to the nearly two dozen that were filed against him when he…
Police union says that Tyreek Hill was ‘uncooperative’ and ‘redirected’ to ground during traffic stop
The union representing Miami-Dade police officers said in a statement Monday that Tyreek Hill was “uncooperative” causing a police officer to “redirect” the Miami Dolphins star to the ground while in handcuffs during a traffic stop outside of Hard Rock Stadium, because he refused orders to sit. Steadman Stahl, the president…
Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown to undergo knee surgery
Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown will need surgery on his knee and could miss the remainder of the season. Panthers coach Dave Canales had said Monday that Brown will get a second opinion before deciding to have surgery to repair his meniscus: “Definitely a huge loss ..…
Dallas Cowboys and QB Dak Prescott agree to record-setting 4-year, $240M contract extension
Ahead of Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns. the Dallas Cowboys announced that quarterback Dak Prescott has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $240 million – an NFL record. Prescott will now be under contract through the 2028 season. Prescott’s agency Athletes First shared that the pact includes $231…
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Harvey Weinstein indicted on new charges in New York after conviction was overturned
Prosecutors said in a New York courtroom on Thursday that disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted by a new grand jury on additional charges. Prosecutor Nicole Blumberg said that the new indictment is under seal. Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg said: “We informed the defense just prior to…
See Sylvester Stallone in the Season 2 trailer for ‘Tulsa King’
Paramount+ has released the Season 2 trailer for Tulsa King, premiering on Sept. 15. Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as a former mob boss who builds a new crime empire in Oklahoma. The Season 2 trailer introduces Neal McDonough as Cal Thresher, a businessman coming for the same properties as…
See the full list of winners from the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion from UBS Arena in New York. Taylor Swift, 34, took home the moon person for artist of the year, beating out Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Eminem and SZA. Swift also won…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued by Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard alleging sexual assault
Just one day after a judge ruled Sean “Diddy” Combs was liable for $100 million in a default judgment for a sexual assault case, a new lawsuit has been filed against him. Per TMZ: Dawn Richard, a singer in the former girl group Danity Kane, has filed a lawsuit against…
Colin Jost & Michael Che to host first live comedy special on Peacock
Saturday Night Live‘s Colin Jost and Michael Che are teaming up to host Peacock’s first live comedy special, ahead of SNL’s 50th season premiere. “Colin Jost & Michael Che Present: New York After Dark,” will stream live on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with an in-person…
Eminem to open 2024 MTV VMAs
MTV announced that Eminem, 51, will debut The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), when he delivers the opening performance at the 2024 Video Music Awards. The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) was released in July, marking Eminem’s 12th studio album. The project debuted at No. 1…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ordered to pay $100M judgment after missing court hearing
Multiple outlets reported that a Michigan judge ordered Sean “Diddy” Combs to pay $100 million after losing a default judgment to a Michigan inmate who claimed Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him nearly 30 years ago. Combs, through his legal team, has denied any wrongdoing. After Combs failed to appear…
James Earl Jones, voice actor for ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Lion King’, dies at age 93
Hollywood icon and actor James Earl Jones has died at the age of 93. Jones rep at Independent Artist Group confirmed to Deadline that Jones died on Monday, September 9, at his home in Dutchess County, New York. Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, MS, his many big-screen credits…
Bruce Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa reveals Multiple Myeloma diagnosis in new documentary
In the new documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Patti Scialfa- musician and wife of Springsteen – revealed that she was diagnosed with early stage multiple myeloma in 2018. Scialfa has been noticeably absent from much of the E Street Band’s latest tour. Scialfa, 71, shared…