Chief Justice Roberts uses year-end report to applaud work of courts during pandemic

In his annual year-end report, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts praised the ways courts across the United States responded to the coronavirus pandemic and the "unsung heroes" who kept the judicial branch moving as judges and staffers were forced to adapt to a mostly virtual justice system.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/chief-justice-roberts-report-pandemic

Ontario's finance minister resigns after taking Caribbean holiday amid pandemic

Ontario’s Finance Minister Rod Phillips resigned Thursday after provoking outrage for taking a holiday in the Caribbean earlier this month in defiance of his own government’s pandemic safety guidelines.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/ontarios-finance-minister-resigns-caribbean-vacation-coronavirus

Barbara Boxer claims 'no comparison' between her 2004 electoral college objection and Hawley's

Sen. Hawley pledged earlier this week to challenge Biden’s victory in Pennsylvania and other battleground states.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/barbara-boxer-no-comparison-2004-electoral-college-objection-hawleys

Portland march vandalizes businesses, government property

A group of around 40 people damaged multiple businesses and property in downtown Portland Wednesday night, according to police.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/portland-marches-vandalize-businesses-government-property

Gov. Newsom tells Fauci 'we may have overpromised' on vaccine availability

California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged this week that vaccine distribution is slower than originally hoped for in the Golden Gate State, but health experts are hopeful vaccinations will pick up in the new year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-fauci-overpromised-vaccine-availability

Hotels offering COVID-19 tests as part of amenity packages

Hotels looking for a shot in the arm amid the coronavirus pandemic are adding COVID-19 tests to their list of amenities for guests eager to receive quick negative results on site, according to a report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/hotels-covid-19-tests-amenity-packages

Oreo releasing Brookie-O flavor with layers of cookie, brownie, creme filling

On Tuesday, Oreo announced its new limited edition Brookie-O cookies on social media.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/oreo-brookie-o-flavor-3-layers-filling

Trump extends restrictions on work visas, says coronavirus pandemic still disrupts 'American livelihoods'

The order will now expire at the end of March, extending into President-elect Joe Biden’s first term in office.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-restrictions-work-visas-coronavirus

Rapper MF DOOM dead at 49

MF DOOM, "All Caps" rapper and former KMD member, has died at the age of 49.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rapper-mf-doom-dead-49

Surgeon general makes personal COVID-19 plea as wife enters hospital for cancer treatment complications

Surgeon General Jerome Adams made a personal plea for Americans to listen to COVID-19 restrictions Thursday as his wife is admitted to a hospital due to cancer treatment complications. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/surgeon-general-covid-plea-wife-cancer-treatment

Minneapolis police release recordings of Dolal Idd shooting by police

The Minneapolis Police Department on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a man during a gunfire exchnage, the first police killing since George Floyd died during an encounter with officers in May. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-pd-body-cam-officer-shooting

Kate Beckinsale recalls drinking tequila from ice luge in New Year’s Eve throwback ‘before COVID was invented’

Kate Beckinsale is remembering what life was like pre-coronavirus.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kate-beckinsale-tequila-ice-luge-before-covid-nye

Progressives pressure AOC, other Dems to force Pelosi's hand on Medicare-for-All vote

A new progressive movement popping up in Democratic circles led by political comedian Jimmy Dore, is pushing House Democrats to align and force Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to bring a vote to the floor on Medicare for All.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/progressives-aoc-dems-pelosis-medicare-for-all

University releases annual 'banished words' list for 2021

On Thursday, Lake Superior State University released its “2021 Banished Words List,” which includes seven terms relating to the pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/university-annual-banished-words-list-2021

Bryan Cranston says 'cancel culture' breeds 'less forgiveness in our world'

"Breaking Bad" alum Bryan Cranston said that cancel culture needs "a second look" in our society.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bryan-cranston-cancel-culture-less-forgiveness-in-our-world

Nikki Haley's stops for Georgia senators cap slew of appearances to help GOP candidates

Nikki Haley’s appearances for Georgia Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue caps what has been a hectic 2020 campaign season for the former U.N. ambassador -- and has been drawing praise from the candidates she has stumped for.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nikki-haleys-georgia-senators-2020-events-gop

New Year's Eve in Times Square to ring in 2021 without the party crowd

For the first time in 114 years, the New Year’s Eve spectacular in Times Square will be held without a live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-years-eve-times-square-2021-without-party-crowd

Loeffler slams 'pathological liar' Ossoff over false claim she campaigned with White supremacist

Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., called Georgia Democratic Senate hopeful Jon Ossoff a "pathological liar" on Wednesday for his false claim she had "campaigned" with a member of the Ku Klux Klan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/loeffler-slams-pathological-liar-ossoff-false-white-supremacist

US official confirms effort to declassify uncorroborated intel that China offered bounties on US troops

A senior Trump administration official has confirmed to Fox News that the government is working to declassify uncorroborated intelligence recently briefed to the president that suggests China may have offered to pay a bounty on U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-us-troop-bounties-intelligence

Wisconsin hospital pharmacist arrested for intentionally spoiling hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine doses: police

A suburban Milwaukee pharmacist who allegedly spoiled hundreds of COVID-19 doses by removing them from refrigeration has been arrested, authorities said Thursday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/covid-19-vaccine-wisconsin-hospital

'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness reveals he secretly got married

Jonathan Van Ness of "Queer Eye" fame has revealed that they married their partner Mark Peacock.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/queer-eye-star-jonathan-van-ness-secretly-married

Mississippi State, Tulsa end Armed Forces Bowl with major brawl

A huge brawl broke out after the Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mississippi-state-tulsa-end-armed-forces-bowl-brawl

Nashville cuts New Year’s Eve exploding ‘2020’ display

Nashville’s annual New Year’s celebration will be even quieter than its already-subdued plan, according to recent reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/nashville-new-years-eve-2020-display

Convicted spy who sold US military secrets arrives in Israel, granted citizenship

A former Navy intelligence analyst who spent 30 years behind bars for selling U.S. military secrets to Israel, arrived in Israel Wednesday where he and his wife were formally granted citizenship by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/convicted-spy-sold-military-secrets-arrives-israel-citizenship

Ant Anstead says Christina Anstead split 'was not my decision': 'It really hit me hard'

News of the television personalities' split broke in September when Christina announced the news on Instagram.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ant-anstead-christina-anstead-split-was-not-my-decision

George Floyd family attorney applauds firing of Louisville cops in Breonna Taylor shooting

Attorney Ben Crump welcomed news that two Louisville, Ky., police officers will most likely be terminated from the force over their roles in the death of Breonna Taylor.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/george-floyd-family-attorney-applauds-firing-of-louisville-cops-in-breonna-taylor-shooting

Pennsylvania hunter expected to plead guilty in 18 year old's killing

A Hunter was has been charged with the October death of a Pennsylvania teenager who was fatally shot while watching the sunset with his girlfriend near a lake, prosecutors said Wednesday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/hunter-homicide-pennsylvania-teen-sunset

L.A. sheriff reports 235 arrests enforcing COVID-19 restrictions

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies made 235 arrests over the course of December in a targeted effort to enforce coronavirus restrictions as the region continues to see a dangerous surge in COVID-19 cases, officials said Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-sheriff-arrests-covid-19-coronavirus

Census Bureau to miss deadline, threatening Trump's attempt to exclude illegal migrants from census

For the first time in four decades the Census Bureau will miss their deadline on reporting apportionment figures used to divvy up congressional seats.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/census-bureau-misses-deadline-threatening-trumps-plan-to-exclude-illegal-migrants-from-appropriating-congres

Ohio Gov. DeWine: 60% of nursing home staff haven't been vaccinated

Gov. Mike DeWine said that 60 percent of nursing home staff members in Ohio have so far chosen not to receive the coronavirus vaccine. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ohio-dewine-nursing-home-staff-vaccine

Disney World theme parks fully booked for New Year’s Eve

All four of Walt Disney World’s operating theme parks are at capacity for New Year’s Eve.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/disney-world-theme-parks-full-new-years-eve

Minnesota Democratic state senators under fire for planned swearing-in event despite COVID-19 restrictions

The Jan. 5 event was scheduled to be held outside the Minnesota state capitol with an estimated crowd of 100 people.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/minnesota-dem-state-senators-under-fire-planned-swearing-in-event-despite-covid-19-restrictions

COVID-19 grounded flights in Dallas resume after air traffic control cleaning

Flights in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area have restarted after being delayed because the local air traffic control center underwent cleaning.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/dallas-area-flights-grounded-coronavirus-air-traffic-control-center

'Dancing nurse' who fought coronavirus in New York, Texas contracts COVID-19

A woman who became known as the "Dancing Nurse" for the way she cheered up her COVID-19 patients as she worked as a traveling nurse in New York and Texas has now contracted the virus herself. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/dancing-nurse-coronavirus-new-york-texas

Facebook’s Georgia ad loophole has politicians around the US fundraising off runoff elections

Georgia’s runoff elections are just peachy for political fundraising – with lawmakers and political action committees from around the country stepping into the fray to shake out some cash.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/facebook-georgia-ad-loophole-fundraising-runoffs

Biden trails Trump, Obama and Bush in dragging feet to name attorney general pick

President-elect Joe Biden has parted ways with years of presidential precedent by not yet having picked an attorney general as the election year comes to a close.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-trump-obama-bush-attorney-general

‘Gilligan's Island’ star Tina Louise pays tribute to Dawn Wells

Tina Louise is speaking out following the death of her “Gilligan’s Island” co-star Dawn Wells.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/gilligans-island-star-tina-louise-dawn-wells-death

China clamping down on research into origins of COVID-19 pandemic

More than a year after the first known COVID-19 cases broke out in China, Beijing is clamping down on research into the pandemic’s origins, while actively promoting fringe theories that it could have originated outside the country.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-clamping-down-on-research-into-origins-of-covid-19-pandemic

Dawn Wells' life in pictures

A look back at the life and career of "Gilligan's Island" star Dawn Wells, who died due to complications associated with coronavirus.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dawn-wells-life-in-pictures

Chip and Joanna Gaines’ vacation rentals are available to book in 2021

Soon you’ll be able to stay in one of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ renovated homes -- again.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/chip-joanna-gaines-vacation-rentals-available-2021

Alec Baldwin, like wife Hilaria, also sporting different name than one given at birth

Alec Baldwin, born Alexander Rae Baldwin III, was called Alex and even Xandy — until he transferred to NYU in the late ’70s and started going by the tonier "Alec."

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-wife-hilaria-also-sporting-different-name

Japan’s solution to space junk problem is wooden satellites that would burn up upon reentry

Japanese researchers are working on satellite technology that would use wood components to eliminate excess space junk as the objects burn up harmlessly upon reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/japans-space-junk-wooden-satellites

Senate moves toward override of Trump's NDAA veto

A final Senate vote on whether to override Trump’s veto is expected to take place by Saturday before Congress adjourns its current session.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-override-trumps-ndaa-bill-veto

Biden transition team disables Zoom chat for journalists: Reporter

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team disabled the chat function for reporters on conference Zoom calls, where journalists had been pressing officials to take more questions.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-transition-disables-zoom-chat-function-lack-questions

Planned Parenthood CEO: It's 'stigmatizing' to say abortion is a 'small part' of our work

Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson appears to be bucking a longstanding narrative about her organization, contending that it shouldn't try to minimize the role abortion plays in its mission.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/planned-parenthood-ceo-stigmatizing-abortion

Troy Aikman: 'The Cowboys are the best team in the division'

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman has been impressed with his Dallas Cowboys as of late.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/troy-aikman-the-cowboys-are-the-best-team-in-the-division

Georgia Gov. Kemp says signature match audit findings should inspire confidence in upcoming runoffs

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp doubled down on his pledge to ensure ballot security ahead of the Jan. 5 Senate runoffs, addressing concerns among GOP strategists that President Trump's voter fraud claims could hamper Republican turnout in the critical state.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/kemp-georgia-election-senate-runoffs-ballot-security

Anthony Hopkins celebrates 45 years of sobriety, recalls almost 'drinking myself to death'

Sir Anthony Hopkins is celebrating 45 years of sobriety after kicking his drinking habit in 1975.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/anthony-hopkins-celebrates-45-years-sobriety

US 'ready' to try man convicted in Daniel Pearl's murder, acting AG Rosen says

A provisional court in Pakistan ordered Omar Sheikh’s release from prison last week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-try-man-convicted-daniel-pearl-death-if-released-from-prison-in-pakistan-acting-ag-rosen-says

Nashville bomber feared 5G conspiracies, hunted aliens, believed in ‘lizard people’: report

The man suspected of detonating an RV bomb in Nashville on Christmas morning may have followed a number of conspiracy theories, believed in “lizard people” -- and spent time hunting for aliens, according to a new report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/nashville-5g-conspiracies-aliens-lizard-people

Ohio parents of boy who killed himself over bullying can sue educators, court rules

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that the parents of an eight-year-old boy who killed himself because he was repeatedly bullied can sue the Cincinnati school district.  

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/court-rules-ohio-parents-boy-8-killed-himself-bullying-can-sue-educators

Koby Francis arrested in Clarksburg, W. Va. after officer shooting manhunt

A man accused of shooting a Pennsylvania police officer three times last week while handcuffed was captured Tuesday in a neighboring state after a manhunt that encompassed multiple law enforcement agencies. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/koby-francis-clarksburg-west-virginia-officer-shooting

Myles Cosgrove, who FBI says shot Breonna Taylor, expected to be fired

A Louisville, Ky., police detective involved in the botched raid that killed Breona Taylor has been served with termination paperwork and is expected to be fired.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/detective-myles-cosgrove-fbi-breonna-taylor-pre-termination

Healthy Illinois teen dies days after contracting coronavirus, family says

An 18-year-old girl in Illinois died just days after she contracted COVID-19, according to her family.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/just-ate-her-through-healthy-illinois-teen-dies-days-after-contracting-covid-family-says

Democratic New York official allegedly filmed playing hockey after his health department closed ice rink

The Democratic executive said he skated alone, but video appears to show him playing with several others.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-new-york-official-hockey-hypocrisy

Georgia's secretary of state cracking down on voter line electioneering

Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is cracking down on last ditch efforts by groups looking to campaign as voters stand in line at polling locations, with the U.S. Senate runoff election one week away.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ga-secretary-of-state-cracking-down-on-voter-lines

Massachusetts lowers age for abortions without parental consent

Massachusetts' legislature overrode its Republican governor's veto of a bill on Tuesday that expanded abortion access in a variety of ways, including allowing 16-year-old girls to obtain abortions without parental consent.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/massachusetts-abortions-parental-consent-veto-override

73% Americans want ‘smarter’ money decisions to be their New Year’s resolution: Survey

For 2021, Americans are hoping to practice better money habits.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/americans-smarter-money-decisions-new-years-resolution-2021

Trump campaign asks Supreme Court to review Wisconsin voter fraud case

The Trump campaign asked for a review before Congress meets to certify the Electoral College's vote on Jan. 6.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-supreme-court-review-wisconsin-voter-fraud-case

Mormon church faces 7 new lawsuits for alleged Boy Scouts sex abuse cover-up in Arizona

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as the Mormon church, is facing at least seven new lawsuits alleging that it played a role in covering up sex abuse among Boy Scout troops in Arizona.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/mormon-church-boy-scouts-sex-abuse-arizona

Newlyweds steal glass slipper from Cinderella display, restaurant says

Earlier this week, a restaurant in Alexandria, Australia, said that a newlywed couple had stolen a glass slipper from its Cinderella display.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/newlyweds-steal-cinderella-glass-slipper-restaurant

Top federal prosecutor resigns following ballot fraud investigation

The U.S. attorney for Pennsylvania who made headlines in September for announcing an investigation into "discarded" ballots announced his resignation Tuesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/top-federal-prosecutor-resigns-following-ballot-fraud-investigation

Video shows park ranger tasering Native American man in New Mexico

The National Park Service is investigating an incident in which a visitor was tased over the weekend by a park ranger at the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/video-park-ranger-tasering-native-american-new-mexico

Lindsey Vonn, P.K. Subban split after three years together

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and hockey pro P.K. Subban announced their split on social media after three years together.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lindsey-vonn-fiance-p-k-subban-split

Alec Baldwin spars with social media user amid wife Hilaria’s heritage controversy

The 62-year-old actor is continuing to stand by his wife Hilaria Baldwin, fighting off critics who claim she has been misrepresenting the extent of her Spanish heritage.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-spars-social-media-user-amid-wife-hilaria-heritage-controversy

Petula Clark responds to ‘Downtown’ being used in Christmas bombing: ‘I love Nashville and its people’

Petula Clark is responding after her song "Downtown" was used during the "intentional" explosion in Nashville, Tenn., on Christmas Day.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/petula-clark-responds-after-song-downtown-used-in-christmas-day-bombing

Netflix debuting cooking game show about leftovers

Netflix is putting cooking contestants to the test with leftovers.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/netflix-debuting-cooking-game-show-best-leftovers-ever

Browns add 2 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve list

With their biggest game in years just days away, the Cleveland Browns added two more players to their lengthy COVID-19 list.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/browns-add-2-more-players-to-crowded-covid-19-reserve-list

Notre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semi

Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama on Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/notre-dame-seeking-a-jumpstart-against-alabama-in-cfp-semi

Emma Roberts, Garrett Hedlund welcome first child together

Emma Roberts kept her pregnancy low key, even after her mother "spilled the beans" and announced it early!

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/emma-roberts-garrett-hedlund-welcome-first-child-together

Arizona congresswoman backs calls for Hunter Biden special counsel

Rep. Debbie Lesko says she has sent a letter to the Attorney General.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/congresswoman-special-counsel-hunter-biden

University 'rushed to judgment' in pressuring student withdrawal after slur clip goes viral, attorney says

The attorney for a would-be college freshman who was reportedly forced to withdraw from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, after a former classmate posted a years-old social media clip of her uttering the N-word told "The Story" that his client is remorseful for the video and that the college "rushed to judgment."

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/university-rushed-to-judgment-in-forcing-withdrawal-of-student-after-racial-slur-clip-goes-viral

Matthew McConaughey's life has been 'enriched' while quarantining

Matthew McConaughey opened up about how his family's life has been "enriched" while quarantining.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/matthew-mcconaughey-familys-life-enriched-quarantining

Washington Post 'fact checker' ripped for Hunter Biden 'laptop stuff' post

A Washington Post fact-checker was mocked online Monday for downplaying the Hunter Biden laptop scandal as simply “the laptop stuff.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-fact-checker-ripped-for-hunter-biden-laptop-stuff-post

House lawmakers override Trump’s defense bill veto

More than two-thirds of the chamber voted against Trump.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-override-trump-defense-bill-veto

Prince Harry gets apology from British tabloid for false reporting

British tabloid Mail on Sunday has apologized to Prince Harry after misreporting on his relationship with his military colleagues.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-apology-british-tabloid-mail-on-sunday-false-reporting

Dennis Prager questions why he can eat on an airplane but not at a restaurant

Conservative radio host Dennis Prager railed against California Gov. Gavin Newsom's "cruel" and "irrational" lockdowns on Monday, arguing that they have done little to curb the troubling surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/dennis-prager-newsom-los-angeles-coronavirus-lockdowns

'Real Housewives of Dallas' star D'Andra Simmons hospitalized for coronavirus

D'Andra Simmons, star of "Real Housewives of Dallas," has been hospitalized for coronavirus.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/real-housewives-of-dallas-star-dandra-simmons-hospitalized-coronavirus

Jessie J diagnosed with Ménière’s disease, is deaf in right ear

The "Bang Bang" songstress has Ménière’s disease, which can occur at any age but typically is seen in young and middle-aged adults, and causes vertigo and hearing loss.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/singer-jessie-j-reveals-menieres-disease-diagnosis-after-going-completely-deaf-in-right-ear

Composer and singer Armando Manzanero dead at 85 after reported coronavirus battle

Latin music legend Armando Manzanero has died at the age of 85 after a reported battle with coronavirus.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/composer-singer-armando-manzanero-dead-85-coroanvirus

Loeffler calls abuse allegations at camp overseen by rival Warnock 'disqualifying'

Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., on Monday described reports of alleged abuse at a camp overseen by Democratic candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock as “disqualifying” -- after one of the victims described counselors allegedly throwing urine on him and locking him outside overnight.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/loeffler-abuse-allegations-warnock-disqualifying

Cocaine hidden in tomato paste can found at NYC airport, feds say

A traveler who arrived at a New York City airport on Saturday had bigger plans than making pasta when he was caught with cocaine inside a can of tomato paste, authorities said. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/traveler-cocaine-tomato-paste-nyc-airport

Columbus police officer who shot unarmed Black man is fired

A Columbus, Ohio law enforcement officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man seconds into their encounter has been fired from the police force, officials said Monday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/columbus-police-black-fired

Michelle Swing: what to know about mysterious entertainment exec gifted 2 homes by Nashville bomber

As investigators work to determine a motive behind the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, attention has turned to a Los Angeles entertainment executive who was gifted two Tennessee homes by the suspect.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/michelle-swing-what-to-know-about-mysterious-la-entertainment-exec-gifted-two-homes-by-nashville-bomber

After Nashville bombing, Tennessee lawmaker wants securing telecom infrastructure examined

An East Tennessee lawmaker said Monday called for stronger oversight of the nation's telecommunications grid after a Christmas Day bombing in Nashville partially temporarily crippled infrastructure that caused 911 outages and sudden unreliability in regional phone service.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tennessee-lawmaker-calls-for-closer-look-at-securing-telecomm-infrastructure-after-nashville-bombing

Computer shop owner sues Twitter over Hunter Biden laptop story

A Delaware computer repairman who went public with the sordid contents of Hunter Biden’s hard drive is now suing Twitter for defamation — claiming its content moderation unfairly branded him a “hacker.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/computer-shop-owner-sues-twitter-over-hunter-biden-laptop-story

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott has this to say about having a chance to win NFC East crown

The Dallas Cowboys still have an opportunity to win the NFC East heading into the final week of the regular season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ezekiel-elliott-on-cowboys-having-a-chance-to-win-nfc-east-crown-this-is-a-weird-a-year

Adam Gase could be Patriots' next QB coach, NFL reporter says

The New England Patriots lost quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch, who left for the University of Arizona, which means head coach Bill Belichick and company will have an opening on their staff.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/adam-gase-could-be-patriots-next-qb-coach-nfl-reporter-says

Doug Pederson expects to be Eagles head coach in 2021

Despite a failed 2020 NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson expects to be retained by the team heading into next year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/doug-pederson-i-feel-fully-confident-to-be-the-head-coach-of-the-eagles-in-2021

Court whittles Gov. Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus restrictions away

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of religious groups challenging caps on in-person attendance at houses of worship.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-coronavirus-restrictions-court-loss

Illinois judge denies bond for U.S. Army soldier accused of killing three in bowling alley

An Illinois judge denied bond for an Army Special Forces soldier accused of killing three people and wounding three others at a bowling alley Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-army-killing-bowling-alley

Nikki Haley dubs 2020 'the year socialism went mainstream'

Socialism became more accepted in 2020 and is on its way to becoming the default economic policy for Democratic politicians, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned Monday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nikki-haley-2020-socialism-mainstream

Seahawks Defense Is an Asset Again in Division-Clinching Win

By BY BEN SHPIGEL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3rwzy31

Texas woman on President Trump commuting her remaining term of supervised release from prison

Crystal Munoz, who President Trump commuted the remaining term of supervised release from prison last week, told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday that she “was definitely over sentenced” for a marijuana offence.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-woman-on-president-trump-commuting-her-sentence-after-12-years

Ex-Israeli UN Ambassador Danon on what a Biden administration means for Middle East peace

Israel's former ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon offered insight Sunday into what a Biden presidency could mean for the Middle East.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/danny-danon-israel-united-nations-biden-trump-iran-abraham-accords

KT McFarland: Trump's Abraham Accords are so significant, even 'a Biden admin can't screw it up'

The U.S. brokered Abraham Accords which have made great strides in normalizing relations in the Middle East and promoting a mentality of peace that will extend far beyond his presidency, KT McFarland said Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/kt-mcfarland-trumps-abraham-accords-israel-iran

Cowboys beat Eagles 37-17, stay alive with Washington loss

Andy Dalton threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, two to Michael Gallup, and the Dallas Cowboys stayed alive in the playoff race with a 37-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cowboys-beat-eagles-37-17-stay-alive-with-washington-loss

Seahawks wrap up NFC West title with 20-9 win over Rams

The Seattle Seahawks claimed the NFC West title with a 20-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, with Russell Wilson throwing a 13-yard TD pass to Jacob Hollister with 2:51 left for the clinching score.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/seahawks-wrap-up-nfc-west-title-with-20-9-win-over-rams

Chargers win third straight as Herbert sets rookie TD mark

Justin Herbert set the rookie record for most touchdown passes in a season and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Denver Broncos 19-16 on Sunday for their third straight win.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chargers-win-third-straight-as-herbert-sets-rookie-td-mark

Trump to headline Georgia rally next week ahead of crucial runoffs

President Trump will hold a rally in Georgia on the eve of the crucial Senate run-off in support of the state's two Republican senators, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, he announced on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-georgia-rally-crucial-runoffs-senate

Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

Dwayne Haskins turned the ball over three times before getting benched, Steven Sims muffed a punt return that turned into a Panthers touchdown and Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East by losing to Carolina 20-13 Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/washington-beaten-by-panthers-fails-to-clinch-nfc-east

Jets' Frank Gore becomes third running back to rush for more than 16,000 yards

Frank Gore is now part of running back royalty. The 37-year-old New York Jets running back became the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 16,000 yards.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jets-frank-gore-third-running-back-16000-yards

This Day in History: Dec. 27

Taliban and al-Qaeda prisoners would be held at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Defense Secretary Rumsfeld announces

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/this-day-in-history-dec-27

Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri canceled

The Music City Bowl between Missouri and Iowa was canceled Sunday because COVID-19 issues left the Tigers unable to play.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/music-city-bowl-between-iowa-and-missouri-canceled

Agent to AP: Federer to miss Australia; planning 2021 return

Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/agent-to-ap-federer-to-miss-australia-planning-2021-return

Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year

With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/activist-champion-naomi-osaka-is-ap-female-athlete-of-year

J.J. Watt's frustrations boil over after Texans loss, calls out 'trash' team's effort

J.J. Watt’s frustrations have been mounting for several weeks and a close Houston Texans' loss to the lowly Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday set the three-time Defensive Player of the Year off the edge.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jj-watt-frustrations-boil-over-texans-loss

Messi floats future US move, immediate Barça plans unclear

Lionel Messi won't make a decision on his long-term future at Barcelona until the season is over, with the soccer great also raising the possibility of playing in the United States one day in a TV interview broadcast Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/messi-floats-future-us-move-immediate-barca-plans-unclear

Mavs destroy Clippers 124-73 to earn 1st win of season

Luka Doncic scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks led by an NBA-record 50 points at halftime in a 124-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday to earn their first win of the season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mavs-destroy-clippers-124-73-to-earn-1st-win-of-season

West Virginia Air National Guard member killed responding to arson

A member of West Virginia’s Air National guard was fatally injured while responding to an arson early Sunday morning, authorities said. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/west-virginia-air-national-guard-member-killed-responding-to-arson

'908 Coalition' of bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers tell Trump to 'sign relief package or veto it immediately'

A group of bipartisan and bicameral lawmakers, dubbing themselves the “908 Coalition,” signed a public letter on Sunday, urging President Donald Trump to sign a much-needed COVID-19 emergency relief package or “veto it immediately.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/908-coalition-bipartisan-bicameral-lawmakers-trump-sign-relief-package-veto

Travis Kelce sets two NFL records in Chiefs' win vs. Falcons

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce once again etched his way into the NFL’s record books during the team’s game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/travis-kelce-sets-two-nfl-records-chiefs-win

Texans' Deshaun Watson suffers arm injury on tough play

Deshaun Watson gave NFL fans a big scare Sunday afternoon at the end of the Houston Texans’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/texans-deshaun-watson-arm-injury-on-tough-play

What We Learned From Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season

By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38ID8P7

Ravens Snatch Back Giants’ Playoff Hopes

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Opting Out of the N.F.L. Brings No Regret for This Jets Lineman

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LIVE UPDATES: Possible 'fraudulent' vaccine distribution prompts New York probe

Follow for the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/live-updates-possible-fraudulent-vaccine-distribution-prompts-new-york-probe

Chicago armed robbery thwarted as gun owner with concealed-carry permit kills suspect: report

A gun owner with a concealed-carry permit shot and killed an armed robbery suspect at a Chicago cell phone store on Saturday night, according to police.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-armed-robbery-thwarted-as-gun-owner-with-concealed-carry-permit-kills-suspect-report

LIVE UPDATES: Biden calls on Trump to sign coronavirus stimulus bill

Follow for the latest updates on the Biden transition.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-biden-trump-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-12-27-2020

LIVE UPDATES: Georgia runoffs could be drawn out by close results, vote-counting

Follow for the latest updates on the Georgia Senate runoffs.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-georgia-runoffs-12-27-2020

Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs

Ryan Fitzpatrick completed a 41-yard pass to Mack Hollins while being dragged down by the facemask and the Miami Dolphins moved one step closer to a playoff berth when Jason Sanders’ 44-yard field goal with 1 second remaining gave them a 26-25 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dolphins-stun-raiders-26-25-to-move-step-closer-to-playoffs

Sexton scores 32 points, Cavs beat Pistons 128-119 in 2 OT

The Cleveland Cavaliers took full advantage of Detroit's inability to close out games.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sexton-scores-32-points-cavs-beat-pistons-128-119-in-2-ot

Canada beats short-handed Germany 16-2 in world junior

Dylan Cozens had a hat trick and three assists and defending champion Canada opened the world junior hockey championship with a 16-2 victory over short-handed Germany on Saturday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/canada-beats-short-handed-germany-16-2-in-world-junior

Liberty ends Coastal Carolina's perfect season with thrilling overtime Cure Bowl victory

Liberty played the role of spoiler to Coastal Carolina’s perfect season Saturday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/liberty-coastal-carolina-overtime-cure-bowl-victory

California woman's body found in canal, prompting homicide investigation

A body found floating in a California aqueduct last Sunday was later identified as being that of a local 36-year-old woman who had gone missing the night before, according to reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-womans-body-found-in-canal-prompting-homicide-investigation

Massachusetts shooting during music video filming leaves at least 1 dead, others wounded

At least one person was dead Saturday evening and five others wounded after a shooting in Massachusetts that happened during the filming of a music video, according to a report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/massachusetts-shooting-during-music-video-filming-leaves-at-least-1-dead-others-wounded

Illinois bowling alley shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 in custody

A shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford, Ill., on Saturday night left three people dead and three more wounded, according to police.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/shooting-rockford-bowling-alley-illinois

Illinois bowling alley shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 in custody

A shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford, Ill., on Saturday night left three dead and three more wounded, according to police.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/shooting-leaves-three-dead-in-illinois

This Day in History: Dec. 26

Six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey is found beaten and strangled in her Colorado home.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/this-day-in-history-dec-26

Pro wrestler Jon Huber, known as Brodie Lee and Luke Harper, dies at 41

Pro wrestling star Jon Huber, known as Brodie Lee in All Elite Wrestling and Luke Harper in WWE, died Saturday. He was 41.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/pro-wrestler-jon-huber-brodie-lee-luke-harper-dies

Brown, Georgia State top WKU 39-21 in LendingTree Bowl

Georgia State’s second trip to Mobile this season was even more successful than its first.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/brown-georgia-state-top-wku-39-21-in-lendingtree-bowl

No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

Trey Ragas scored on a 1-yard plunge with 7:16 left and No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette beat UTSA 31-24 in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday at SMU’s Ford Stadium.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/no-16-la-lafayette-tops-utsa-31-24-in-first-responder-bowl

Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

Third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard threw three touchdown passes, Jeff Wilson ran for 183 yards, and the San Francisco 49ers dealt a brutal blow to the Arizona Cardinals' playoff hopes by defeating them 20-12 on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/third-string-qb-beathard-throws-3-tds-49ers-stun-cardinals

Dosunmu scores 30 to lead No. 18 Illinois past Indiana 69-60

Ayo Dosunmu scored 30 points, Kofi Cockburn added 15 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 18 Illinois beat Indiana 69-60 on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/dosunmu-scores-30-to-lead-no-18-illinois-past-indiana-69-60

No. 1 Gonzaga rolls over most recent champ Virginia, 98-75

Corey Kispert and No. 1 Gonzaga didn't get their 1-2 matchup on a neutral court with a national TV audience.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/no-1-gonzaga-rolls-over-most-recent-champ-virginia-98-75

Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

The Browns will try to make the playoffs without four wide receivers, including Jarvis Landry, along with their starting middle linebacker and his likely replacement, because of a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent contact tracing.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/browns-down-players-for-jets-game-due-to-covid-protocols

NY officials investigating clinic for 'fraudulently' obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine

New York police and the state's Department of Health are investigating Parcare Community Health Network on charges that it allegedly "fraudulently" obtained Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ny-investigating-fraudulently-covid-19-vaccine

New York Democratic boss warns AOC not to challenge Chuck Schumer

New York’s Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is rumored to be mulling a primary challenge to US Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ny-democratic-boss-warns-aoc-challenge-chuck-schumer

Jennifer Pickens: Melania Trump hasn’t received appreciation she deserves for achievements as first lady

Like so many Republican first ladies, Melania Trump has not received the respect and appreciation she deserved during her tenure. Her many contributions are worth noting.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/first-lady-melania-trump-jennifer-pickens

FBI vows to solve Nashville blast mystery: ‘We will find out who did this’

The FBI’s special agent in charge of the investigation into Friday’s shocking explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., vowed that the suspect or suspects linked to the destructive blast will be hunted down and brought to justice.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-vows-to-solve-nashville-blast-mystery-we-will-find-out-who-did-this

Sally Pipes: COVID vaccines can give economy a needed shot in the arm once essential workers vaccinated

The arrival of two coronavirus vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use this month has prompted fierce debate about who ought to be immunized first.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-vaccine-priority-sally-pipes

Tech tip: How to record and send audio messages

We’ve all been there. You’re 10 minutes into a text conversation and you’re sick of talking with your thumbs. That’s where audio messages come in.

source https://www.foxnews.com/tech/tech-tip-how-to-record-and-send-audio-messages

Christmas leftovers recipe: French dip turkey sandwiches

All was calm, all was bright – until your family made a mess of Christmas dinner.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/christmas-recipe-turkey-sandwich-tesco

Nashville’s Dem mayor slammed online for chuckling during TV interview

Maybe it was his way of lowering his stress level after a downtown explosion on Christmas morning, but Nashville, Tenn., Mayor John Cooper drew some negative reactions on social media Friday after chuckling during an interview.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/nashvilles-dem-mayor-slammed-online-for-chuckling-during-tv-interview

Portland fires on Christmas morning lead to arrest in suspected arson: reports

Fire investigators in Portland, Ore., had a suspect in custody and were seeking additional information Friday following a series of small suspected arson fires between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Christmas morning, according to a report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/portland-fires-on-christmas-morning-lead-to-arrest-in-suspected-arson-reports

Nashville blast draws reactions from Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, other country stars

Country music stars and Nashville's pro sports teams shared their reactions Christmas Day after a shocking explosion in the Tennessee capital interrupted what many expected to be a mostly quiet holiday with loved ones.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nashville-blast-draws-reactions-brad-paisley-carrie-underwood-other-country-stars

Arkansas far-left journalist among 4 charged in BLM firebombings of police vehicles: report

A far-left journalist working in Arkansas was among four suspects formally charged last week in connection with the firebombings of police vehicles during Black Lives Matter protests during the summer, according to reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/arkansas-far-left-journalist-among-4-charged-in-blm-firebombings-of-police-vehicles-report

Alvin Kamara Runs for Six Touchdowns Against Vikings

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Arkansas family members found dead in Christmas tragedy: authorities

As many as five victims – believed to be family members – were found dead around 5 p.m. Friday in Atkins, Ark., authorities announced.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/arkansas-family-members-found-dead-in-christmas-tragedy-authorities

Joe Biden’s niece Caroline gets no jail time after DUI guilty plea

Joe Biden’s niece Caroline Biden pleaded guilty to DUI on Dec. 3 — and was sentenced to 20 days to six months of “confinement,” Pennsylvania court records said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/joe-bidens-niece-caroline-gets-no-jail-time-after-dui-guilty-plea

The Warriors’ Championship Glow Is Gone. And Yet …

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/37OEit9

George Kittle will return for 49ers this week vs. Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers won’t return to the playoffs in 2020, but they will have one of their best players back in action against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/49ers-george-kittle-will-play-this-week-vs-cardinals

Los Angeles pilot finally captures elusive 'jetpack man' on video

Los Angeles’ unidentified flying man has finally been caught on video – soaring 3,000 feet above Palos Verdes near Catalina Island with a jetpack.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-pilot-finally-captures-elusive-jetpack-man-on-video

Saints' Alvin Kamara ties all-time NFL record with 6 rushing TDs in win over Vikings

Have a day, Alvin Kamara.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saints-alvin-kamara-ties-all-time-nfl-record-with-6-rushing-tds-in-win-vs-vikings

Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/irving-scores-37-leads-nets-to-123-95-win-over-celtics

Former NYPD arson detective: Nashville blast target unknown but could have been cops

A retired NYPD detective who was part of an arson and explosions task force said Friday that while it is yet unclear what the intended target of Friday's explosion in Nashville was, he would not rule out the first responders and law enforcement.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-nypd-arson-detective-nashville-blast-target-unknown-but-could-have-been-cops

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer relieved at not being picked as Biden’s VP

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she would have accepted an offer to serve as Joe Biden’s running mate — but admitted to relief at not being picked.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-relieved-at-not-being-picked-as-bidens-vp

Santa Claus, Julio Jones show up on Falcons injury report

Santa Claus showed up on the Atlanta Falcons’ injury report on Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/santa-claus-julio-jones-show-up-on-falcons-injury-report

California coronavirus cases are surging, so are the lockdowns not helping?

California is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases despite unprecedented lockdowns and restrictions aimed at curbing the spreading of the coronavirus. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/cali-covid-surge-lockdowns

Marks lifts Buffalo to 17-10 Camellia Bowl win over Marshall

Kevin Marks looked like a super-sub early, stalled against a stingy defense and then delivered the decisive blow.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/marks-lifts-buffalo-to-17-10-camellia-bowl-win-over-marshall

Duke Women’s Basketball Ends Season Early Because of Virus Concerns

By BY GILLIAN R. BRASSIL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/38D80QH

L.A. County health officials: Don’t attend indoor church services no matter what judge says

Los Angeles County public health officials are asking residents to avoid attending religious services despite recent court rulings that reversed such bans on indoor worship. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-county-religious-judge-says

Cuomo staffer hit in head with cinder block during random NYC attack

A staffer in New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s midtown office was bashed in the head with a cinder block by a random man as she walked down a Manhattan street on Christmas Eve, police and sources said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-staffer-hit-in-head-with-cinder-block-during-random-nyc-attack

Pompeo slams 'unethical' report tying wife's positive coronavirus test and holiday parties

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized a Bloomberg News report Thursday about the timing of his wife's COVID-19 diagnosis, saying that neither one of them attended "any State Department nor White House holiday parties."

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pompeo-slams-unethical-reports-tying-wifes-positive-coronavirus-test-and-holiday-parties

Biden says coronavirus will be first, second & third priority come Jan. 20

President-elect Joe Biden said on Wednesday that the coronavirus pandemic will be his “first priority, the second priority, and the third priority” once he takes over the White House next month.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-coronavirus-will-be-first-second-and-third-priority-once-taking-office

Miami Mayor urges Wall Street firms to leave New York for friendlier city

Miami's Republican mayor said Thursday he hopes to draw some of the big financial firms from Wall Street down to Biscayne Boulevard, as a relief from the high tax burdens and other restrictions of New York.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/miami-mayor-urges-wall-street-firms-to-leave-new-york-for-friendlier-south-florida

Moderna COVID vaccine has caused side effect for those with cosmetic facial fillers

People with cosmetic facial fillers could experience swelling and inflammation with one of the coronavirus vaccines, the FDA advisory committee noted.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/moderna-covid-vaccine-side-effects

Prince William picked up this Christmas habit from Princess Diana

Princess Diana said that neither she nor her son Prince William could help but open Christmas presents early.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-william-picked-up-christmas-habit-princess-diana

Service dog found safe 2 weeks after going missing in Interstate 95 crash

A service dog who went missing after a car crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia almost two weeks ago has been found safe.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/service-dog-found-safe-2-weeks-missing-interstate-95

Deroy Murdock: Trump confounds critics by delivering two COVID vaccines in record time

Operation Warp Speed, President Trump’s immunological Manhattan Project, deserves its name. Regardless, with one key exception, Trump’s critics have denied him credit for this stunning achievement.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-vaccine-trump-deroy-murdock

Maine Waitress gets big tip, decides to share with her co-workers

A Maine waitress is paying it forward this holiday season after getting an unusually large tip on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/maine-waitress-tip-shares-co-workers

Candace Cameron Bure denies joining brother Kirk Cameron’s Christmas caroling protests

Candace Cameron Bure is setting the record straight

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/candace-cameron-bure-denies-joining-brother-kirk-camerons-christmas-caroling-protests-stay-safe

Shia LaBeouf seeking 'long-term inpatient treatment' after FKA Twigs abuse allegations

Shia LaBeouf's lawyer said that he's seeking 'treatment' after abuse allegations were made against him by FKA Twigs.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/shia-labeouf-seeking-long-term-inpatient-treatment-after-fka-twigs-abuse-allegations

Florida McDonald’s surprises teen, family with holiday gifts months after arch giveaway

A Florida-based McDonald’s operator made the holiday season a little brighter for an autistic 15-year-old boy who loves the brand’s golden arches.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/florida-mcdonalds-surprises-teen-family-holiday-gifts-arch-giveaway

University of Michigan's IT department suggests terms like ‘picnic’ and ‘brown bag’ are offensive

A “Words Matter Task Force” at the IT department at the University of Michigan last week released a hefty list of terms it deems offensive and offered alternatives to be used instead. Among the list of offensive terms were “picnic” and “brown bag.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/university-of-michigans-it-department-suggests-calls-terms-like-picnic-and-brown-bag-offensive

Rep. Buck: Mueller set 'precedent' that demands Hunter Biden special counsel

House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., said Thursday that he is disappointed outgoing Attorney General Bill Barr refused to name a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden, the 50-year-old son of Joe Biden.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rep-buck-mueller-set-precedent-that-demands-hunter-biden-special-counsel

Gov. Cuomo grants clemency to 21 for showing remorse, rehabilitation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo granted clemency to 21 people on Christmas Eve, including two women convicted of killing their abusive partners and a 70-year-old Vietnam War veteran convicted of second-degree murder in the 1980s.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-governor-cuomo-grants-clemency-to-21-people

Roger Stone vows to sue lawmaker for claiming he covered up Trump misconduct for clemency

Veteran political operative Roger Stone is vowing to sue a Democratic lawmaker, alleging that he falsely accused him of covering for President Trump in order to obtain clemency.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/roger-stone-sue-hakeem-jeffries

Political supporters turned 'Porch Pirates' in Georgia Senate race

Police in Georgia have arrested Santina Walker, 19, and Cesar Guerrero, 19, who confessed to taking packages outside of homes while placing fliers for Democratic Senate candidates.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/couple-fliers-democrats-stealing-packages

Religious differences causes ‘Bachelorette’ star Ivan Hall, Tayshia Adams split

The pair had hit it off all season long before their differing beliefs became a turning point.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bachelorette-star-ivan-hall-details-tayshia-adams-religious-differences

Kevin Spacey posts bizarre Christmas message for third year in a row: 'You're not alone'

Kevin Spacey shared his third end-of-year video to wish fans a Merry Christmas and to address suicide prevention

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kevin-spacey-christmas-message-third-year

California’s ‘high risk’ inmates among first to get COVID-19 vaccinations

California inmates with special needs were among the first to get vaccinations against COVID-19 in the Golden State this week, according to a Tuesday report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/californias-high-risk-inmates-among-first-to-get-covid-19-vaccinations

Christmas in Florida: Cold temps, falling iguanas & no surfing Santas

With unexpectedly cold weather in the forecast and pandemic-related curfews in some places, Florida is about to have a Christmas unlike any other in recent memory, and it may involve falling iguanas.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/christmas-in-florida-chilly-forecast-falling-iguanas

Nurses make Christmas 'onesies' for newborns to cheer up moms

New mothers at St. Lucie Medical Center in Florida aren't allowed to have many family members visit them, so two nurses who work in the labor unit decided to make Christmas outfits for their newborn babies to cheer them up. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/nurses-make-christmas-onesies-for-newborn-babies

Video shows NBA champion's girlfriend punching woman in parking lot scuffle

Rajon Rondo and his girlfriend were involved in a parking lot altercation with another woman that culminated with the two-time NBA champion’s partner throwing punches, video obtained by TMZ shows. The altercation reportedly occurred on July 28 in Los Angeles.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/video-shows-nba-champions-girlfriend-punching-woman-in-parking-lot-scuffle

Hoops star who collapsed has heart condition that could be caused by COVID-19

The on-court collapse of Florida star Keyontae Johnson may be connected to an earlier positive test of COVID-19, according to the Gainesville Sun.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/hoops-star-who-collapsed-has-heart-condition-that-could-be-caused-by-covid-19

Anti-Trump Lincoln Project ‘Republican’ says he’s reregistering Democrat

A co-founder of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project group, a PAC formed by a group of “Never Trump” Rebublicans with the goal of aiding Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race, said on his podcast that he will reregister as a member of the Democratic Party.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rino-anti-trump-lincoln-project-democrat

Leslie West, hard rock band Mountain guitarist, dead at 75

Mountain rocker Leslie West has died at the age of 75 after a heart attack.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hard-rock-band-mountain-guitarist-leslie-west-dead-75

Gabbard calls on young, healthy lawmakers to refuse COVID-19 vaccine until elderly, front-line workers get it

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, urged her colleagues under the age of 65 to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday until front-line workers and vulnerable populations are adequately immunized.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tulsi-gabbard-coronavirus-vaccine-congress-refuse-ilhan-omar

Conservative advocate Kyle Kashuv slams mainstream media as a ‘shield of the Democratic Party’

Kyle Kashuv feels he would be a darling of the liberal press if he were an anti-gun activist. Instead, he says, he has experienced media bias firsthand because he insists on standing up for what he believes.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/conservative-advocate-kyle-kashuv

Houston Texans fine multiple players for appearance at Deshaun Watson's restaurant grand opening

The Houston Texans fined multiple players, including star quarterback Deshaun Watson, for attending the grand opening of Watson’s new restaurant, according to an ESPN report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/houston-texans-fine-multiple-players-for-appearance-at-deshaun-watsons-restaurant-grand-opening

Rebecca Luker, star of Braodway's 'Sound of Music,' dead at 59

Rebecca Luker, Tony-nominated star of "Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins" has died at the age of 59.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rebecca-luker-braodway-sound-of-music-dead-59

Trump issues new wave of pardons, commutations

Just before heading to his private club in Palm, Beach, Florida for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, President Trump issued a new wave of 26 pardons and three commutations.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-pardons-paul-manafort-roger-stone

Hunter Biden still owns 10% stake in Chinese private equity firm, business records show

Hunter Biden still owns a 10% stake in a Chinese private equity firm, less than one month before his father, President-elect Joe Biden, is set to take office, business records reviewed by Fox News show. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-biden-chinese-business-ownership

DOJ officials in 'ongoing discussions' about Hunter Biden special counsel, some say it's 'warranted': sources

High level officials within the Justice Department are in "onging discussions" on whether to appoint a special counsel to take over the investigation into Hunter Biden, with some believing it is "warranted," two sources familiar told Fox News Wednesday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-biden-special-counsel-justice-department

Florida seniors next in line for COVID vaccines says Gov. DeSantis

Florida will ensure seniors not living in long-term care facilities will receive priority for the coronavirus vaccine over frontline workers, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/seniors-coronavirus-vaccines-desantis

Four recent high school grads killed when driver fleeing police slams into car

Four New York City-area teenagers who recently graduated high school were killed Tuesday when the car they were traveling in was struck by another whose driver was evading the police, resulting in his death as well, police said. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/high-school-grads-collision-fleeing-police

Hugh Jackman prevails in feud with Ryan Reynolds

Actor Hugh Grant beat Ryan Reynolds in a sales competition at Sam's Club. The Wolverine actor's coffee brand sold more than the Deadpool actor's gin. The winner received a donation to the charity of their choice.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hugh-jackman-prevails-in-feud-with-ryan-reynolds-everyone-hates-you

Bill Belichick loses patience over Patriots quarterback situation: 'Not answering that question every day'

Bill Belichick seemed to express his frustrations this week when being asked (several times) about his plans for the quarterback situation going into the final two games of the season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bill-belichick-patriots-quarterback-question

Washington leads No. 23 OSU's rally past No. 11 Rutgers

Duane Washington Jr. scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit to beat No. 11 Rutgers 80-68 on Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/washington-leads-no-23-osus-rally-past-no-11-rutgers

First coronavirus cases hit Antarctica

The pandemic has finally reached every continent on Earth.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/first-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-antarctica

Jonathan Turley: Joe Biden dodges questions on Hunter by ridiculing reporters. But why talk about ponies?

Joe Biden’s strategy of attacking reporters who ask legitimate questions about his son Hunter’s business dealings isn’t working

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/hunter-biden-joe-biden-reporters-jonathan-turley

NHL schedule: 868 games in 116 days, back-to-backs and more

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nhl-schedule-868-games-in-116-days-back-to-backs-and-more

Coronavirus forces NBA to postpone Rockets-Thunder season-opener

The Houston Rockets-Oklahoma City Thunder season opener was postponed on Wednesday due to coronavirus concerns.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-postpones-rockets-thunder-season-opener-due-to-covid-19-concerns

Ga. Southern routs La. Tech 38-3 in New Orleans Bowl

Shai Werts had three touchdown runs and threw a 65-yard scoring pass to help Georgia Southern beat Louisiana Tech 38-3 in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ga-southern-routs-la-tech-38-3-in-new-orleans-bowl

Bevan: Republicans 'slight favorites' to win both Georgia Senate runoff elections

The upcoming Georgia U.S. Senate runoff elections are unlikely to produce a split decision, RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bevan-gop-slight-favorites-to-win-georgia-runoffs-results-unlikely-to-split-parties

Creighton hands Xavier its first loss of season in 66-61 win

Antwann Jones and Denzel Mahoney scored 13 points each to lead No. 13 Creighton to a 66-61 win over 22nd-ranked Xavier on Wednesday, handling the Musketeers their first loss of the season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/creighton-hands-xavier-its-first-loss-of-season-in-66-61-win

Tim McGraw shares photo from his ‘Game of Thrones’-themed dinner with wife Faith Hill and their kids

On Monday, McGraw took to social media to share a photo of the couple and their three daughters dressed up as characters from "Game of Thrones" for a themed dinner party at home.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-kids-game-of-thrones-dinner

Sean 'Diddy' Combs gives his mother a Bentley, $1 million for her 80th birthday

On Monday, the 51-year-old music mogul celebrated his mother Janice's 80th birthday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-gives-mother-bentley-1-million-80th-birthday

Car wreck at San Ysidro port of entry results in one death

A car crash at the San Ysidro port of entry just south of San Diego resulted in a death Tuesday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/car-wreck-san-ysidro-port-of-entry-death

South Carolina man accused of setting girlfriend on fire

A South Carolina man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire has turned himself in after deputies issued a warrant for his arrest.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/south-carolina-gasoline-girlfriend-fire

Strong, Lee, Taua pace Nevada in Potato Bowl win over Tulane

Carson Strong threw for 271 yards and five touchdowns, Devonte Lee and Toa Taua each rushed for over 100 yards, and Nevada beat Tulane 38-27 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Tuesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/strong-lee-taua-pace-nevada-in-potato-bowl-win-over-tulane

Court tells German baker to stop making sawdust cookies: Report

A German court has ordered a baker to stop using sawdust in its cookies.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/court-german-baker-stop-making-sawdust-cookies

Sean Penn jokes his hair was ‘hacked by Russians’ in viral television appearance

Actor Sean Penn poked fun at the alleged Russian hacking scandal, saying the same people are responsible for his "wild" hairdo.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sean-penn-jokes-russian-hackers-hair

Celebrity chef José Andrés transforms shuttered restaurants to feed the hungry amid COVID-19 pandemic

Celebrity Chef José Andrés has made it his mission to feed those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, transforming eight of his acclaimed restaurants in New York City and Washington, D.C. into gourmet soup kitchens.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/chef-jose-andres-coronavirus-feed-the-hungry-world-central-kitchen

NHL COVID-19 rules require coaches to mask up behind bench

NHL coaches are required to wear masks behind the bench, owners are barred from having face-to-face meetings with players, and teams can travel with no more than 50 people.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nhl-covid-19-rules-require-coaches-to-mask-up-behind-bench

North Carolina waiter gets $1K tip just in time for Christmas

Johnny Holloway was working at Mezzaluna Brick Oven and Tap House in Henderson, North Carolina, on Saturday when he received the generous tip.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/north-carolina-waiter-1k-tip-christmas

NHL teams begin to unveil advertisements on helmets

There will be advertisements on NHL players' helmets this season as teams try to recoup revenue lost to the pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nhl-teams-begin-to-unveil-advertisements-on-helmets

San Francisco mayor says Newsom's California Senate pick 'a real blow to the African-American community'

San Francisco Mayor Lundin Breed said that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pick to fill the Senate vacancy of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is “a real blow to the African American community.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/san-francisco-mayor-newsom-senate-african-american

Trump threatens to veto massive COVID bill, demands Congress make this big change

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-threatens-to-veto-massive-covid-bill

Newsom faces backlash for not picking Black woman for Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom received some backlash on Tuesday for not picking a Black woman to fill the state’s soon-to-be empty senate seat held by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-faces-backlash-for-not-picking-black-woman-for-senate-seat

FBI: White supremacists plotted attack on US power grid

White supremacists plotted to attack power stations in the southeastern U.S., the FBI alleges in an affidavit that was mistakenly unsealed.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-white-supremacists-attack-us-power-grid

Trump grants 15 pardons, 5 commutations

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-grants-15-pardons-5-commutations

Auburn finalizing deal with Boise State's Bryan Harsin

Auburn and Boise State’s Bryan Harsin are finalizing an agreement for him to become the Tigers’ head coach.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/auburn-finalizing-deal-with-boise-states-bryan-harsin

Warnock’s wife told officer that her husband is 'a great actor' after domestic dispute

U.S. Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock’s wife told a police officer in March that her husband is “a great actor” and “phenomenal at putting on a really good show,” after Warnock denied her allegations that he deliberately ran over her foot.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/great-actor-warnocks-wife-domestic-dispute

Man has coronavirus-like symptoms after giving CPR to United passenger who died

Tony Aldapa, 32, was flying from Orlando to Los Angeles when a fellow passenger began experiencing a medical emergency mid-flight last Monday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/man-cpr-united-airlines-passenger-coronavirus

Pulitzer board accepts New York Times’ withdrawal of ‘Caliphate’ as 2019 finalist

The Pulitzer Board announced Tuesday it had accepted the New York Times’ withdrawal of its article and podcast “Caliphate” from 2019 finalists after serious factual inaccuracies prompted an extensive correction of the story.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/pulitzer-board-accepts-nytimes-withdrawal-caliphate

Biden now says it will take ‘six months’ to reverse Trump’s immigration policies

President-elect Joe Biden says he won’t roll back President Trump’s immigration restrictions “on day one,” but rather would take approximately six months to implement immigration reform policies in order to prevent triggering a surge of “2 million people on our border.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-it-will-take-six-months-to-reverse-trumps-immigration-policies

Kevin Greene, Master of Sacking the Quarterback, Dies at 58

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N.B.A. Live Updates: Warriors vs. Nets

By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA AND SOPAN DEB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3hdYmbu

No Cowboys make Pro Bowl roster for the first time in 31 years

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/no-cowboys-pro-bowl-roster-2020

Scientists say this gut bacteria could help fight ‘effects of obesity,’ ‘stress eating’

Scientists in Ireland believe they found a bacteria that may counter the effects of obesity.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/scientists-gut-bacteria-fight-obesity-stress-eating

Alex Trebek remembered by 'Jeopardy!' announcer Johnny Gilbert

Gilbert and Trebek reportedly met at an industry convention before the relaunch of the game show in 1984.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jeopardy-alex-trebek-remembered-johnny-gilbert

Former exam administrator gets probation in bribery scheme

A former college entrance exam administrator was sentenced on Monday to one year of probation for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme that has ensnared wealthy parents across the nation.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-exam-administrator-probation-bribery-scheme

Deroy Murdock: Congress should declare KKK and ANTIFA domestic terror groups

Federal lawmakers should adopt a simple resolution: "It is the sense of Congress that the Ku Klux Klan and ANTIFA are domestic- terror groups."

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/congress-kkk-antifa-domestic-terror-groups-deroy-murdock

Chicago area prosecutor wants to wipe records for marijuana dealers; Cocaine & heroin could be next

Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx revealed an ambitious plan to wipe clean the records of convicted marijuana dealers and expressed a willingness to support expunging the records of those found guilty of more serious crimes such as heroin and cocaine possession. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kim-foxx-records-marijuana-chicago

Army takes Liberty Bowl spot left by Tennessee's withdrawal

Army went from left out of the bowls to replacing Tennessee in the Liberty Bowl on Monday night, hours after the Volunteers withdrew because of COVID-19 test results.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/army-takes-liberty-bowl-spot-left-by-tennessees-withdrawal

Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held

Authorities were holding a U.S. soldier in custody as of Monday under suspicion that he killed a 20-year-old Army infantryman found in a wooded area last week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ft-drum-soldier-dead-new-jersey

Dalton's anti-racism manifesto shows what public schools will look like in future, ex-alum claims

A former alumnus of the posh New York private school that made headlines this week over an anti-racism manifesto told Fox News that the school had been indoctrinating its students with a progressive agenda well before it was mainstream and that the institution offers a glimpse of where public schools might be heading.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/dalton-alum-anti-racism-manifesto-public-schools-future

Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely

The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/silver-confident-that-nba-season-can-be-pulled-off-safely

K.T. Oslin, 'Do Ya',' '80's Ladies' singer, dead at 78

"80's Ladies" singer and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee K.T. Oslin died Monday morning, according to music historian and Oslin's friend Robert K. Oermann.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/k-t-oslin-do-ya-80s-ladies-singer-dead

Jerry Rice fires back at Randy Moss over list of best wide receivers of all-time: 'It was all about the rings'

All-time great Randy Moss put together his own rankings as to who he believes are the best players in league history to play the wide receiver position. Last Wednesday, Moss revealed his rankings on Terrell Owens’ podcast.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jerry-rice-fires-back-randy-moss-best-wide-receivers-all-time

Wife of Politico’s new White House correspondent worked for Obama, donated over $5,000 to Biden’s campaign

Politico was blasted on social media Monday for hiring Sam Stein – an avowedly liberal reporter – to cover the White House for the incoming Joe Biden administration.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-white-house-correspondent-obama-donated-biden

Biden economic adviser criticized GOP immigration posturing as 'xenophobic, race-baiting'

Comments were made in response to then-candidate Trump's discussion of a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-economic-adviser-gop-immigration-posturing-xenophobic

Katy Perry's 'Not the End of the World' video stars Zooey Deschanel as an alien abductee

The 36-year-old songstress poked fun at comparisons between herself and Zooey Deschanel for her latest music video, paired with the song "Not the End of the World."

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/katy-perry-not-the-end-of-the-world-video-zooey-deschanel-alien-abductee

Mysterious green liquid Tyreek Hill was sipping on the sideline was pickle juice, Patrick Mahomes says

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows Sunday when he was seen on the sideline drinking a mysterious green and yellow liquid on the sideline during a game against the New Orleans Saints.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tyreek-hill-pickle-juice-patrick-mahomes-says

Gutfeld on Tropicana apologizing for hidden mimosa ad campaign

Tropicana has removed an ad campaign that suggests parents should hide mimosas around the house.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gutfeld-tropicana-mimosa-ad-campaign

Newsom says California 'very likely' to extend 'stay at home' order

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he would likely extend his state's stay-at-home order.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-extend-stay-home-order

Lady A discusses name change: 'We want to be a part of change'

The Grammy-winning group, which is comprised of members, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, recently appeared on the "Tamron Hall" show.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lady-a-name-change

UK's late-night executive meeting turns into clash over call for travel ban

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with his ministers Monday amid chaos over travel bans enacted by dozens of countries barring travelers from the United Kingdom over a new strain of the coronavirus discovered in England. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/uks-travel-ban

Tomi Lahren: Enough with the stimulus checks, let us earn our living

The same lawmakers applauding themselves for reaching a coronavirus relief deal are still advocating for crippling lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren said Monday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/tomi-lahren-stimulus-checks-coronavirus-lockdowns

Wealthy Southern California patients seeking coronavirus vaccine

Some wealthy Southern California A-listers are trying to jump to the front of the line in an effort to get the coronavirus vaccine, with some attempting to leverage their power and influence while others are offering five-figure donations to hospitals to gain access. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/wealthy-southern-california-top-dollar-coronavirus-vaccine

Elliot Page says that fans' 'love and support' are 'the greatest gift' after he comes out as trans

"Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page has thanked his fans after publicly coming out as transgender.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/elliot-page-fans-love-and-support-greatest-gift-after-comes-out-trans

Army, with 9 wins, fights for bowl game: 'They deserve better. Period'

Army put together a successful 9-2 season seventh-year head coach Jeff Monken and came away with wins over rivals Navy and Air Force to end the season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/army-9-wins-fights-bowl-game

Nursing homes prepare for historic vaccination effort

Beginning on Monday, the vast majority of the nation’s long term care facilities will rely on Walgreens and CVS pharmacists to vaccinate their residents and staff. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/nursing-homes-vaccination-effort-pharmacies

Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. 4 Spartans 79-65 on Sunday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/buie-northwestern-beat-no-4-michigan-state-79-65

Quentin Grimes helps No. 6 Houston rout Alcorn State 88-55

Even short-handed, Houston didn’t miss a beat in its first game in 15 days.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/quentin-grimes-helps-no-6-houston-rout-alcorn-state-88-55

Tenn. governor enacts COVID restrictions on social gatherings, forgoes mask mandate

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Sunday announced new restrictions on social gatherings to curb the spread of the coronavirus but stopped short of a mask mandate.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/tenn-governor-enacts-covid-restrictions-on-social-gatherings-forgoes-mask-mandate

Concern among Muslims over halal status of COVID-19 vaccine

As companies race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine and countries scramble to secure doses, questions about the use of pork products — banned by some religious groups — has raised concerns about the possibility of disrupted immunization campaigns.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/concern-among-muslims-over-halal-status-of-covid-19-vaccine

Cuomo: UK’s COVID-19 mutation ‘is on a plane to JFK’ without testing

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday called it "reprehensible" and "grossly negligent" to allow UK travelers to fly into JFK Airport without being tested despite a contagious new mutation of the coronavirus shutting down London.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/cuomo-uk-covid-19-mutation-plane-to-jfk-testing

Adam Gase, Jets torched after picking up first win, possibly costing them top draft pick

Adam Gase was the target of social media Sunday evening after the New York Jets picked up their first win over the season, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23-20.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/adam-gase-jets-torched-first-win-top-draft-pick

Allegheny County police search for suspect involved in shooting of McKeesport officer

Allegheny County spokesperson Amie Downs told FOX News that police responded to a 911 call at around 4:30 p.m. that a McKeesport police officer had been shot outside the city police station on Lysle Boulevard while making an arrest. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/allegheny-police-search-suspect-shooting-mckeesport-officer

Tested Again, the Chiefs Flex Their Survival Skills

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Demi Lovato writes about single life on Instagram: ‘My happiness is coming from no other person’

Demi Lovato is not pining over her lost love.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/demi-lovato-writes-single-life-instagram-my-happiness

Kauai sees spike in COVID-19 cases after allowing travel to resume

Hawaii’s rural island of Kauai has seen a spike of COVID-19 cases since launching a pre-travel testing program to reignite the state’s decimated tourism industry.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kauai-spike-covid-19-cases-travel-resume

Mahomes' theatrics highlight Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

Patrick Mahomes had his full repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes and underhanded flips on display while passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mahomes-theatrics-highlight-chiefs-32-29-win-over-saints

N.H.L. and Players’ Union Reach Framework for 2020-21 Season

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Notre Dame 'earned its way' to No. 4 seed in College Football Playoff, official says

Notre Dame snuck into the No. 4 spot in the College Football Playoff on Sunday, edging out teams like Texas A&M and Cincinnati, and will have to play Alabama in the semifinal.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/notre-dame-earned-way-college-football-playoff

Murray, Hopkins lead Cardinals past Eagles 33-26

Kyler Murray threw for a career-high 406 yards, DeAndre Hopkins had 169 yards receiving and a stellar touchdown catch, and the Arizona Cardinals improved their position in the playoff race by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 33-26 on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/murray-hopkins-lead-cardinals-past-eagles-33-26

Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

Sam Darnold passed for 207 yards and the New York Jets finally earned the first victory of their miserable season Sunday, holding on for a 23-20 win that erased the possibility of the third winless 16-game season in NFL history.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jets-edge-rams-23-20-avoid-winless-season

Patriots eliminated from playoff contention for first time since 2008

The New England Patriots are a shining example of success and have been a pillar of dominance in the AFC since 2000 but their streak of making the playoffs came to an end Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/patriots-eliminated-playoff-contention-2020

Jets’ First Win May Cost the Future

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CDC advisory group recommends next COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line essential workers, older adults

The so-called Phase 1B group is estimated to include about 49 million people, including first responders, such as firefighters and police officers, educational staff, such as teachers and daycare workers, food and agricultural manufacturers, corrections workers, U.S. Postal service workers, public transit workers and grocery store workers

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/cdc-advisory-group-recommends-next-covid-19-vaccinations-for-front-line-essential-workers-older-adults

Students gives San Francisco teacher a surprise thank you over Zoom

A seventh-grade English teacher in San Francisco was surprised Thursday with a coordinated show of gratitude by her students over during a virtual classroom lesson. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-francisco-thank-you-zoom