Sunday, February 28, 2021

Islanders blank Penguins 2-0 behind rookie Sorokin

Islanders rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves for his second shutout, and Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each scored power-play goals as New York finished a strong February with a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/islanders-blank-penguins-2-0-behind-rookie-sorokin

Golden Globes' technical glitches spark stars, viewers to react: 'Can you hear me now?'

During the first award of the evening, viewers couldn't hear Daniel Kaluuya's acceptance speech after he won best performance by an actor in a supporting role in any motion picture.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-technical-glitches-reactions

Golden Globes 2021: Partial winners list

Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Kaley Cuoco and more stars were nominated at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2021-winners-list

Golden Globe Awards co-hosts Tina Fey, Amy Poehler roast HFPA's lack of diversity in opening monologue

The 2021 Golden Globe Awards kicked off Sunday night with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler co-hosting bicoastally.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/golden-globe-awards-2021-tina-fey-amy-poehler

Sofia Vergara shares throwback Golden Globes' photos

Ahead of the Golden Globes' Sunday evening, "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara is sharing a few throwback photos.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sofia-vergara-throwback-golden-globes-photos

Oprah Winfrey teases Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview: 'Shocking things'

The interview subjects will include stepping into Royal life, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work, and public scrutiny.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/oprah-teases-meghan-markle-prince-harry-interview

January Jones rewears stunning Golden Globes' gown 10 years later: 'Still, (sorta), fits'

Golden Globe nominee January Jones rewore a red Versace gown that she first wore to the awards in 2011.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/january-jones-rewears-golden-globes-gown-10-years-later

Cuomo staff accused of 'incessant bullying,' 'constant threats,' local TV reporter claims

A local New York journalist is speaking out about the apparent abuse she faced from the Cuomo administration as the Democratic governor is fighting to salvage his political career amid multiple accusations of sexual harassment. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cuomo-staff-accused-of-incessant-bullying-constant-threats-local-tv-reporter-claims

Tiger Woods reacts to golfers wearing red on Sunday: 'You are truly helping me get through this tough time'

Tiger Woods would always wear his trademark red and black gear on the final day of tournaments. But since the legendary golfer couldn’t participate at the WGC-Workday Championship in Bradenton, Fla. on Sunday, others picked up the slack.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tiger-woods-reacts-to-golfers-wearing-red-on-sunday-you-are-truly-helping-me-get-through-this-tough-time

Golden Globe 2021 Ambassadors are Spike Lee's kids Satchel, Jackson

The 78th awards show will be hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on Sunday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/spike-lees-kids-satchel-jackson-golden-globe-ambassadors

Hart stops 28 shots; Flyers blank Sabres 3-0 again

Flyers goalie Carter Hart was happy to put Lake Tahoe behind and get back indoors.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/hart-stops-28-shots-flyers-blank-sabres-3-0-again

Trump slams 'establishment' Republicans McConnell, Cheney and others in CPAC speech as some deny GOP civil war

Former President Donald Trump attacked a litany of "establishment" Republicans in his Sunday keynote address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), even as some in the GOP  continue to deny that there is a civil war within the party. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-establishment-republicans-mcconnell-cheney-and-others-in-cpac-speech-as-some-deny-gop-civil-war

Saros stops 28 and Predators defeat Blue Jackets 3-1

After a slow start to the season, the Nashville Predators are now starting to get on a roll.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saros-stops-28-and-predators-defeat-blue-jackets-3-1

NBC slammed for not addressing anti-Semitic ‘SNL’ joke: 'Whatever the reasons, bad show, NBC!'

NBC is getting some flack for not addressing a joke made last week by “Saturday Night Live” star Michael Che that many deemed “anti-Semitic.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/nbc-slammed-not-addressing-anti-semitic-snl-joke-michael-che

Ovechkin scores game-winner as Capitals sweep Devils 3-2

Alex Ovechkin broke a second-period tie and the streaking Washington Capitals welcomed back top goaltender Iyla Samsonov from an extended absence because of COVID-19 with a 3-2 victory over the skidding New Jersey Devils on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ovechkin-scores-game-winner-as-capitals-sweep-devils-3-2

Patti Palmer, 1940s singer and Jerry Lewis' ex-wife, dead at 99

Patti Palmer, singer and ex-wife of "Nutty Professor" star Jerry Lewis, has died at the age of 99

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/patti-palmer-dead

Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini

Nolan Arenado in his new Cardinal red, Mookie Betts back in Dodger blue. October breakout star Randy Arozarena with a hit in his first February at-bat, Buster Posey returning from an opt-out year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/spring-games-begin-with-fans-new-faces-moment-for-mancini

Golden Globes nominee Kaley Cuoco in tears as husband Karl Cook surprises her ahead of award show

Kaley Cuoco is nominated for her role in HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kaley-cuoco-golden-globes-husband-karl-cook-surprise

Morikawa plays a steady hand to win Workday Championship

PGA champion Collin Morikawa shook off an early mistake and played a steady hand on a Concession golf course known for calamity, closing with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in the Workday Championship.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/morikawa-plays-a-steady-hand-to-win-workday-championship

Trump pays tribute to Rush Limbaugh at CPAC speech: 'Irreplaceable'

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday paid tribute to the late radio legend Rush Limbaugh, who was long considered the voice of the conservative movement and who was one of the first high-profile right-wing media personalities to back Trump's first presidential run. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-pays-tribute-to-rush-limbaugh-at-cpac-speech

Antetokounmpo, Bucks rally late to to beat Clippers 105-100

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and sparked a closing 9-0 run to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-100 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/antetokounmpo-bucks-rally-late-to-to-beat-clippers-105-100

Yankees Feel Butterflies Before Playing in Front of a Crowd


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Leon Rose’s Quiet Effect: Knicks’ Good Vibes Come Ahead of Schedule


By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3ky15hs

Burma military crackdown on anti-coup protests leaves at least 2 dead

Burma police made mass arrests at anti-coup demonstrations Sunday and reportedly killed at least two protesters in the fourth week of unrest since a military takeover on Feb. 1.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/burma-military-crackdown-on-anti-coup-protests-leaves-at-least-2-dead

‘SNL’ jabs at Cuomo, Newsom, Whitmer in Fauci-hosted coronavirus game-show sketch

"Saturday Night Live" poked fun at New York's Andrew Cuomo for a second straight weekend -- this time with fellow Democrats Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan lampooned as well.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/snl-jabs-at-cuomo-newsom-whitmer-in-fauci-hosted-coronavirus-game-show-sketch

Georgia deputy airlifted in critical condition, another wounded in shooting; manhunt underway: reports

A manhunt was underway near the Georgia-Florida line early Sunday after a shooting in Georgia on Saturday night that left a sheriff’s deputy fighting for his life and a second deputy wounded, according to reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-deputy-airlifted-in-critical-condition-another-wounded-in-shooting-manhunt-underway-reports

Saturday, February 27, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: White House plans to charge reporters for coronavirus test for entry: report

Follow for the latest updates on the White House

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-white-house-2-28

New York bars, restaurants suing state over coronavirus curfew get temporary OK to stay open later: report

Ninety bars and restaurants suing New York state over a coronavirus-related 11 p.m. closing curfew were allowed to stay open until their normal 4 a.m. closing time this weekend after a ruling Saturday night by a state Supreme Court justice.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-bars-restaurants-suing-state-over-coronavirus-curfew-get-temporary-ok-to-stay-open-later-report

CPAC 2021 speakers: Rush Limbaugh honored: 'Singlehandedly saved radio'

Follow for the latest updates on CPAC.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cpac-2021-speakers-rush-limbaugh-honored-at-ronald-reagan-dinner

Vanessa Bryant says LA sheriff's department wants to redact names of deputies who took pictures at crash site

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Bryant said Saturday that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department wants to redact the names of deputies who allegedly took photos at the helicopter crash site that killed her husband, daughter, and seven others. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/vanessa-bryant-says-la-sheriffs-department-wants-to-redact-names-of-deputies-to-took-pictures-at-crash-site

Four key moments at CPAC Saturday

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) wrapped its second full day after addresses from a number of political heavyweights. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/four-key-moments-at-cpac-saturday

LA District Attorney George Gascon faces new recall as Newsom effort nears threshold

After not yet three months in the office, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is facing a recall effort similar to the one faced by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/angelenos-recall-effort-la-district-attorney-george-gascon

Newsom posts TikTok inside restaurant with celebrity in county where indoor dining is banned

California Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared indoors at a restaurant in a county where indoor dining is not allowed in the second recorded incident in a matter of months. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-appears-to-post-tik-tok-inside-restaurant-in-county-where-indoor-dining-is-not-allowed

NY Gov. Cuomo, so-called 'Love Gov,' joked with CNN host bro 2 months before 2nd alleged sex harassment

Two weeks after a controversial directive that critics say exacerbated the coronavirus crisis in New York’s nursing homes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s CNN host brother Chris was teasing him as the “Love Gov” and questioning why he was going “soft” on former President Trump.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ny-gov-cuomo-love-gov-cnn

NY Dems condemn new Cuomo sexual harassment claims, call for his ousting, independent probe

New York Democrats are calling are offering blistering responses to the new sexual harassment allegations that have emerged from the state's embattled governor, Andrew Cuomo. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-dems-call-for-independent-probe-into-new-sexual-harassment-claims-against-embattled-gov-cuomo

Pompeo says Biden administration sending ‘mixed signals’ on China's human rights abuses

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday that the Biden administration has sent "mixed signals" on the Chinese persecution of religious minorities in Xinjiang -- and called for the administration to impose "real costs" on Beijing.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pompeo-biden-mixed-signals-chinas-human-rights-abuses

CNN's Chris Cuomo once teased brother for being 'single and ready to mingle' as sexual misconduct claims mount

As embattled Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces mounting allegations of sexual harassment, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo once invited his brother on-air and teased him about being "single and ready to mingle."

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnns-chris-cuomo-once-teased-brother-for-being-single-and-ready-to-mingle-as-sexual-misconduct-claims-mount

Virginia hit-and-run kills off-duty police officer

A 33 year veteran of the Henrico Police Department was killed in a hit-and-run crash while off duty in Virginia Saturday, authorities said. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/off-duty-cop-killed-in-virginia-hit-and-run

'Trump Unity' trailer towed from outside CPAC at Hyatt in Florida

The Michigan-based Trump Unity Bridge, a traveling pro-Trump trailer bed, was towed outside the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-unity-trailer-towed-from-outside-cpac-at-hyatt-in-florida

CPAC honors Rush Limbaugh at Ronald Reagan Dinner

At the 2021 CPAC Ronald Reagan Dinner, sponsored by Fox Nation, the Conservative Political Action Conference honored the life of late radio titan Rush Limbaugh.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cpac-honors-rush-limbaugh-at-ronald-reagan-dinner

New 'Bachelor' host announced after cancel culture swallows Chris Harrison

The 'Bachelor' has a new host following Chris Harrison’s departure, Emmanuel Acho announced on twitter Saturday night that he will taking over all Rose Ceremonies from now on.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/new-bachelor-host-after-cancel-culture-swallows-chris-harrison

‘Arrest Cuomo’ T-shirts a hit at CPAC

A number of rowdy activists were spotted at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend wearing “Arrest Cuomo” T-shirts.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arrest-cuomo-t-shirts-a-hit-at-cpac

Vanessa Bryant slams Evan Rachel Wood for calling Kobe a ‘rapist’ after his death

Vanessa Bryant says that Evan Rachel Wood calling her late husband Kobe Bryant a “rapist” the day he died is “vile” and “disturbing.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/vanessa-bryant-evan-rachel-wood-kobe

Second accuser comes forward against embattled Gov. Cuomo

A second former aide to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has come forward with allegations of sexual harassment, which came just days after his first accuser made her claims public.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/second-former-aide-accuses-cuomo-of-sexual-harassment-report

Kansas officers hurt in 'possible explosion' in downtown Wichita

Three Wichita police officers were injured by a "possible explosion" after being dispatched to a vacant residence around 4 p.m. on Saturday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/three-wichita-police-officers-injured-in-possible-explosion

Lady Gaga's dogs were found tied to a pole by 'good samaritan': report

Lady Gaga's dogs who were stolen this week during an armed robbery were located by a woman who found them tied to a pole in Los Angeles, reports say.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-dogs-found-tied-pole-report

Friday, February 26, 2021

Biden warns COVID-19 cases 'could go back up' as variants emerge, despite vaccination progress

President Biden warned Friday that the rise of COVID-19 variants could lead to a surge in cases in the coming weeks, even as his administration makes progress on its goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in its first 100 days in office.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-warns-covid-19-cases-could-go-back-up-variants-emerge-touts-progress-in-vaccine-drive

ACM Awards 2021: What to know

Here's what you need to know about the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/acm-awards-2021-what-to-know

New York City detectives’ widows call on Cuomo, Dems to fix bail reform law

Two widows of slain NYPD detectives appeared in a new video calling on New York Democrats to “fix” the state’s bail-reform laws, which critics argue are sending too many criminals back to the streets.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-city-detectives-widows-bail-reform

Sofia Vergara heats up Instagram with throwback bikini photo from the '90s

In the snapshot, Vergara rocks a tiny black string bikini as she soaks in the crystal blue waters of Miami and poses for the camera.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sofia-vergara-bikini-photo-throwback

AOC pressures NY state legislature to launch investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., called on the state legislature to investigate “extraordinarily serious” sexual harassment allegations leveled against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo by his former staffer Lindsey Boylan. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-investigation-cuomo-sexual-harassment-allegations

Tiger Woods had successful follow-up procedures Friday morning as he recovers from wreck

Tiger Woods was moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and received successful follow-up procedures Friday morning following a car crash that left him badly injured earlier this week. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/tiger-woods-had-successful-follow-up-procedures-friday-morning-as-he-recovers-from-wreck

Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen celebrate 12 years of marriage: 'Couldn’t have imagined a better partner than you'

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen tied the knot in 2009 and share two kids together.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-celebrate-12-years-marriage

Burma’s UN ambassador takes brave stand at the United Nations against recent military coup

Burma's UN Ambassador warned diplomats at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, that his country's military had become, "an existential threat," and called upon the world community to take action against the military who led the coup on Feb. 1.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/burma-ambassador-stand-united-nations-against-military-coup

Virginia school system cancels Dr. Seuss, citing racial 'undertones' in writings: report

Celebrated American children’s author Dr. Seuss is now considered too controversial for one of Virginia's largest school districts

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/loudoun-county-public-schools-dr-seuss-racial-undertones

New York prison gives coronavirus vaccine to Democratic San Francisco DA's convicted murderer father

San Francisco’s Democratic district attorney announced Friday that his convicted murderer father received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in a New York prison.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/coronavirus-vaccine-weather-underground-chesa-boudin-david-gilbert

A Baseball Coach Sends a Drone to Help Ease Fans’ Fear


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Gymnasts’ Abusers ‘Were Buds and Protected Each Other’


By BY JULIET MACUR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3q3366m

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West’s divorce details revealed: reports

Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West earlier this month.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-divorce-details

California's liberal Ninth Circuit to tackle gun rights, mull reinstating high-capacity magazine ban

California’s overturned ban on high-capacity magazines will have a chance at being reinstated after a federal court’s split-decision found it unconstitutional last year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-ninth-circuit-high-capacity-magazine-ban

AOC initiates fundraising campaign in response Biden migrant camps

New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the Biden administration’s decision to temporarily reopen a Texas migrant facility this week, launching a fundraising campaign Friday to ask constituents to fight for immigration reform.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-initiates-fundraising-campaign-in-response-biden-migrant-camps

Judge refuses to lower $3M bond for Colorado animal rights activist accused of murder-for-hire plot gone bad

A Colorado judge refused on Friday to change the multimillion-dollar bond requirements for a prominent Colorado animal rights activist and attorney accused of trying to hire ranch hands to kill her estranged husband’s new love interest, who previously worked as the family’s au pair, Fox News has confirmed.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-animal-rights-activist-murder-for-hire-plot-gone-bad

Biden administration to open new tent facility in Texas amid surge in migrants at border

The Biden administration is preparing to open a new tent facility in Texas to hold migrants crossing the border, as officials scramble to deal with the combination of a surge in numbers and the challenges of COVID-19.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-tent-facility-texas-migrant-border-surge

The five biggest moments of CPAC's first full day of events

During the first full day of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the day’s notable speakers hit cancel culture, China, Big Tech and even New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/five-biggest-moments-cpac-friday

A Gymnastics Coach Was Charged With Human Trafficking. What Does That Mean?


By BY ALLYSON WALLER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3aYoHc0

Tom Cotton says Trump has 'big role' in GOP's future, Joe Biden trying to 'unravel' Trump accomplishments

Sen. Tom Cotton on Friday said that former President Donald Trump has a "big role" in the future of the Republican Party and warned that President Biden is trying to "unravel" Trump's accomplishments. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tom-cotton-says-trump-has-big-role-in-gops-future-joe-biden-trying-to-unravel-trump-accomplishments

Michigan Gov. Whitmer faces calls for investigation into coronavirus nursing home deaths

Republican legislators in Michigan are calling for investigations into Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coronavirus-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-nursing-homes-investigation

Ohio's GOP Senate hopeful Josh Mandel blasts cancel culture, takes aim at 'radical elitist' Silicon Valley

Former Ohio State Treasurer and GOP senate hopeful Josh Mandel blasted the "left-wing" media and called cancel culture and the social media censorship "enormous" problems.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cpac-ohio-senate-candidate-josh-mandel-cancel-culture-big-tech

Lady Gaga speaks out after dog walker is shot, search for stolen dogs continues: 'My heart is sick'

On Wednesday night, Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan, was injured and the suspects made off with the singer's French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-speaks-out-dog-walker-shot-stolen-french-bulldogs

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Bee Gees' Barry Gibb on what inspired him to create new music and his ‘greatest regret’

The musician is the last surviving Gibb brother, who made the Bee Gees

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/bee-gees-barry-gibb-new-music-greatest-regret

‘COVID bandit’ leaves $6,800 tip for Colorado restaurant staff

The tip amounted to $200 for each of the restaurant’s 34 employees.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/covid-bandit-leaves-6800-tip-for-colorado-restaurant-staff

Complaints against airlines, travel agencies hits record high

The U.S. Department of Transportation released its Air Travel Consumer Report on Thursday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/complaints-against-airlines-travel-agencies

Mitch McConnell ‘absolutely’ would support Trump if GOP nominee in 2024

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Thursday he would "absolutely" support Donald Trump if the former president won the Republican nomination in 2024.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mitch-mcconnell-absolutely-would-support-trump-if-gop-nominee-in-2024

Kelly Ripa flirts with Mark Consuelos on son's birthday tribute post, leaves NSFW comment

Kelly Ripa is no stranger to leaving flirty comments on husband Mark Consuelos' posts.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-flirt-instagram

Mercedes Schlapp assesses 'what went wrong' for Trump 2020 campaign on 'CPAC All Access Live!'

Lawrence Jones and Tomi Lahren kicked off their coverage of this weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) by welcoming former White House Director of Strategic Communications Mercedes Schlapp to "CPAC All Access Live!" 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/mercedes-schlapp-what-went-wrong-trump-2020-campaign-cpac-all-access-live

Pelosi mistakenly refers to Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson as 'Don Johnson'

Pelosi was slamming Johnson, a staunch supporter of former president Trump, for "taking the lead" in the GOP's response to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, when she was told by reporters she made the mixup. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-mixes-up-wisconsin-sen-ron-johnson-miami-vice-actor-don-johnson

Florida's Tyndall Air Force Base sees jet crash land; pilots hospitalized

Two Air Force pilots were hospitalized in Florida Thursday after their jet crash-landed at Tyndall Air Force Base, authorities said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/air-force-jet-crash-floridas-tyndall-air-force-base

Tanqueray is launching alcohol-free gin

You can now have Tanqueray without the alcohol.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/tanqueray-launching-alcohol-free-gin

Rep. Scalise releases timeline of Cuomo's nursing home 'cover-up'

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise released a timeline of the 'Cuomo cover-up' that he said led to thousands of deaths.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coronavirus-ny-andrew-cuomo-nursing-home-deaths-cover-up-timeline

Biden admin says no 'final decision' on boycotting Beijing Olympics as momentum grows in Congress

White House press secretary Jen Psaki left the door open to a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as pressure grows in Congress to punish China over its oppression of Uighur Muslims in the country's Xinjiang region. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/biden-admin-no-decision-boycotting-beijing-olympics-momentum-congress

The Impact and Influence of Tiger Woods: Here. There. Everywhere.


By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Mrm6xL

New York Gov. Cuomo to deploy 'undercover testers' to check for housing discrimination amid other scandals

With tens of thousands of New Yorkers fleeing the high-tax state amid the coronavirus pandemic under and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s leadership, the embattled governor is cracking down on housing discrimination.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-gov-cuomo-undercover-testers-housing-discrimination

House Republicans want Biden administration to provide briefing on NY nursing home scandal

House Republicans are demanding the Biden administration’s Department of Health and Human Services give a briefing on New York’s nursing home deaths after Democrats quashed a push for a bipartisan hearing.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-nursing-home-scandal-house-gop-biden

US launches airstrike against Iranian-backed forces in Syria

The U.S. military carried out an airstrike against an Iranian-backed militia stronghold in Syria Thursday, a senior U.S. official told Fox News.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-hits-iranian-backed-forces-in-syrian-in-defensive-airstrike

NYT writer Tim Wu appears to delete old tweets as name floated for Biden administration post

Timothy Wu, a Columbia University professor and New York Times contributing writer reportedly set to join the Biden administration’s National Economic Council, appeared this week to have deleted thousands of old tweets as another nominee faced scrutiny over their social media activity.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nyt-writer-tim-wu-tweets-name-floated-biden-administration-post

Hikers in Hawaii could have to pay for their own rescue if they ignore signs

Hawaiian lawmakers are considering a bill that could require hikers to reimburse local rescue teams if they had to be saved because they didn’t follow trail signs.

source https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/hikers-hawaii-pay-rescue-ignore-signs

Biden’s CIA nominee says US colleges should cut ties with China-backed Confucius Institutes

President Biden’s pick for CIA director appeased GOP lawmakers Wednesday after he suggested Confucius Institute programs should be barred from U.S. public schools and universities.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-cia-nominee-us-colleges-cut-ties-china-connected-confucius-institutes

House passes Equality Act expanding LGBTQ rights amid GOP concerns, including effect on girls' sports

The House voted Thursday to pass the Equality Act, a Democrat-backed bill meant to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-passes-equality-act-legal-lgbtq-community-protections

COVID-19 sends car driving to its lowest levels in 19 years

Because of remote work and collapse of the travel and tourism industry during the coronavirus pandemic in the last year, American drivers hit the road for the fewest miles since 2001, according to the Department of Transportation.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/covid-19-sends-car-driving-to-its-lowest-levels-in-19-years

Surveillance video shows Lady Gaga's dog walker attack, shooting as French bulldogs are taken

The singer's dog walker was rushed to the hospital and was in "critical condition."

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/video-lady-gaga-dog-walker-attack-shooting

Donald Trump Jr. calls Bruce Springsteen's dropped DWI charge 'liberal privilege'

"Letter To You" singer Bruce Springsteen was blasted by Donald Trump Jr. over his DWI-related charges being dropped

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/donald-trump-jr-bruce-springsteen-dropped-dwi-charge-liberal-privilege

Bill Wright, Who Broke a Color Barrier in Golf, Dies at 84


By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3pUT8nB

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Biden HHS pick Xavier Becerra refuses to say whether he supports any restrictions on abortion

Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services, declined to name a restriction on abortion that he would support when rigorously pressed on the issue during testimony before Senators on Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/becerra-abortion-restrictions-senate-hearing

Golf Without Tiger Woods? His Fellow Players Can Barely Imagine


By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MnCKhL

China did "little" to investigate COVID-19 origins in early months: report

China did "little" to investigate the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan during the first eight months of the pandemic, according to an internal World Health Organization report from August that was reviewed by The Guardian. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-did-little-to-investigate-covid-19-origins-in-early-months-report

Democrats weaponize identity politics to shield vulnerable Biden nominees

Prominent Democrats in Washington are weaponizing identity politics to defend some of President Biden's most controversial Cabinet nominees from criticism. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-cabinet-nominees-identity-politics-tanden-becerra-haaland

ABC, CBS, NBC avoid explosive sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo on evening news broadcasts

The three major broadcast networks joined CNN and MSNBC Wednesday in avoiding mention of sexual harassment claims against Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during their evening news programs. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/abc-cbs-nbc-andrew-cuomo-lindsey-boylan-sexual-harassment

26,000 people applied to move to Arkansas and get $10G

If you’ve ever thought about a move to the Ozarks, you’re not alone.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/26000-people-applied-to-move-to-arkansas-and-get-10g

Louisiana GOP Rep. Higgins challenges Biden 'to live without oil & gas'

Louisiana Republican Rep. Clay Higgins floated an environmental challenge to President Biden Tuesday – introducing a House resolution calling on the commander-in-chief to live without any petroleum products.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/louisiana-higgins-biden-live-without-oil

Top 10 beaches in the US, according to Tripadvisor

Apparently not all beaches are created equal.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/top-10-beaches-us-tripadvisor-2021

Jill Biden gives Kelly Clarkson advice on healing after a divorce: 'Things will get better'

"I Dare You" singer Kelly Clarkson received advice on divorce from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kelly-clarkson-jill-biden-discuss-divorce

White House to meet with airline CEOs about carbon footprint as Kerry remains silent on private jet use

The White House is reportedly set to discuss carbon emissions reductions with airline CEOs even as it remains silent on the use of a private jet by top climate change adviser John Kerry.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-meeting-airline-ceos-kerry

West Virginia gov urges Republicans to 'swallow' unrelated spending in Biden COVID-19 relief plan

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice urged Senate Republicans Wednesday to "swallow" the hefty price tag of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan, warning lawmakers that "you will leave a lot of people hurting" if they continue to oppose the legislation.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jim-justice-covid-relief-biden-spending

Kyrie Irving demands NBA to change its logo: 'BLACK KINGS BUILT THE LEAGUE'

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving isn’t afraid to speak his mind. And like many others across the league, Irving wants to see change when it comes to the NBA logo.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/kyrie-irving-nba-change-logo-black-kings-built-the-league

Annika is back on LPGA Tour, just not for very long

Annika Sorenstam smiled and began shaking her head before she heard the rest of the question, already aware what others might think about one of the LPGA Tour's most dominant players returning to competition after 12 years.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/annika-is-back-on-lpga-tour-just-not-for-very-long

Carly Pearce reflects on Michael Ray divorce: 'It was so embarrassing'

Carly Pearce is opening up about her 2020 divorce from Michael Ray.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/carly-pearce-reflects-michael-ray-divorce

Biden State Department creates 'diversity and inclusion' position

The State Department announced Wednesday the creation of a new diversity officer position along with a council of deputy assistant secretaries from each of its bureaus devoted to the issue.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/biden-admin-diversity-inclusion

CNN goes hours without covering new sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo

CNN appears to be giving cover to Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo by not covering sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by former administration aide Lindsey Boylan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-andrew-cuomo-lindsey-boylan-sexual-harassment-scandal

Undecided Murkowski finds out Tanden tweeted mean things about her through a reporter

Neera Tanden may have botched her last shot to direct the Office of Management and Budget through an old tweet she forgot to delete about Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/murkowski-tanden-tweet-reporter

DC Congresswoman introduces bill to remove 'Emancipation Memorial' featuring Lincoln

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., has reintroduced legislation to remove a statue commemorating emancipation, arguing that 19th-century memorial doesn't do enough to honor slaves' contribution to their own freedom.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dc-holmes-norton-lincoln-emancipation-statue

De Blasio reacts to ex-staffer accusing him of 'penis politics': Administration is 'majority women'

Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declined Wednesday to directly respond to criticism levied by his former press secretary Karen Hinton, who wrote in a scathing op-ed accusing de Blasio of problematic behavior toward female staffers.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/de-blasio-reacts-daily-news-column-ex-staffer-accusing-him-of-playing-penis-politics

Nancy Pelosi doubles down on police reform named for George Floyd

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday vowed that House lawmakers, in tandem with the Biden administration, will not stop working until the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act becomes law.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nancy-pelosi-george-floyd-justice-policing-act

Woman reveals unforunate tattoo she got right before coronavirus pandemic: ‘Refuse to wear a mask’

User @wakaflockafloccar posted a video on TikTok explaining her unfortunately-timed tattoo.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-reveals-tattoo-before-pandemic-masks

Adorable puppy interrupts DC TV reporter's live shot: 'I'll keep an eye on her'

When you’re working as a reporter, sometimes you have to find the stories, and sometimes they come to you.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/adorable-puppy-interrupts-tv-reporters-live-shot-ill-keep-an-eye-on-her

Domingo German Apologizes, Vowing to Be a ‘Different Person’


By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3r5alw9

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Tiger Woods involved in vehicle-crash investigation for 3rd time

Tiger Woods was involved in a horrific car crash on Tuesday morning which left him with multiple leg injuries, his agent Mark Steinberg said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tiger-woods-vehicle-crash-investigation-3rd-time

Becerra in 1997 refused to call for free elections in Cuba

The president’s choice to head the Health and Human Services Department previously voted to end a trade embargo with Cuba as a House lawmaker and ignited resignations decades ago from the Hispanic Caucus after a meeting with Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/becerra-1997-refused-to-call-for-free-elections-in-cuba

AOC tears into Biden admin for reopening child migrant facility: 'This is not okay'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., had some strong words for President Biden's administration after news surfaced that it was reopening a child migrant detention facility in Texas.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-biden-child-migrant-facility

Kate Winslet recalls 'straight-up cruel' criticism of her weight: 'It was critical and horrible'

"Titanic" star Kate Winslet recalled public commentary on her weight in years past.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kate-winslet-straight-up-cruel-criticism-weight

Florida hotel has ‘Book Butler’ who hand delivers books to guests

The Ben West Palm, in West Palm Beach, Florida, started offering a complimentary “Book Butler” in partnership with local retailer The Palm Beach Book Store.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/the-ben-west-palm-hotel-complimentary-book-butler

Trump reacts to Tiger Woods accident: 'He's gonna be back, I have no doubt'

Former President Donald Trump told Fox News Tuesday that he has "no doubt" Tiger Woods will make a strong comeback after suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Southern California.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-tiger-woods-accident-injuries-golf-legend

Ex-NYPD cop beat police officer with flag pole at Capitol riot: feds

A former NYPD cop once assigned to guard City Hall and the mayor’s residence at Gracie Mansion was arrested for allegedly beating a police officer with a pole at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, prosecutors and police sources said Tuesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ex-nypd-cop-beat-police-officer-with-flag-pole-at-capitol-riot-feds

Verdict vacated; bond request next for ex-NFL star's killer

A lawyer for the man who fatally shot former NFL star Will Smith in 2016 said Tuesday that he'll seek the man's release on bond now that a Louisiana appeals court has officially vacated his manslaughter conviction by a non-unanimous jury.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/verdict-vacated-bond-request-next-for-ex-nfl-stars-killer

Thomas Chatteron Williams, CNN's Kirsten Powers clash over use of n-word after Slate suspends Mike Pesca

Author and columnist Thomas Chatteron Williams butted heads with CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers Tuesday over the use of the n-word following the suspension of Slate podcast host Mike Pesca.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/thomas-chatteron-williams-cnn-kirsten-powers-n-word-slate-mike-pesca

NBA chooses All-Star reserves, with Zion among first-timers

New Orleans forward Zion Williamson now can be called an NBA All-Star, and only three others in the game’s 70-year history have gotten there at a younger age.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-chooses-all-star-reserves-with-zion-among-first-timers

Cardi B says plastic surgery has made her feel 'super confident,' 'vindicated'

"WAP" rapper Cardi B opened up to Mariah Carey about having cosmetic surgery performed on her to combat insecurities

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/cardi-b-plastic-surgery-super-confident-vindicated

Pelosi-linked PAC pumps $300G into Dem gerrymandering effort, despite claiming to oppose gerrymandering

A political action committee aligned with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi funneled $300,000 to a Democratic redistricting group led by former Attorney General Eric Holder. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nancy-pelosi-gerrymandering-eric-holder-redistricting

Ghislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK, French citizenship to get out of jail

Accused sex-trafficking British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is so desperate to get out of her Brooklyn jail cell that she’s offering to renounce her U.K. and French citizenships in exchange for her freedom, new court papers show.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/ghislaine-maxwell-offers-to-give-up-uk-french-citizenship-to-get-out-of-jail

California teacher slams 'rich white parents' worried for kids' health in deleted tweet: 'Sorry/not sorry'

A California teacher has provoked outrage for a tweet dismissing  "rich white parents" for their concerns about their children’s mental health amid school closures, arguing that it only feeds the kids’ "sense of entitlement."

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-teacher-rich-white-parents-kids-health-tweet

UK moves to lift coronavirus lockdowns

For two long months, the UK has been in total lockdown – schools, hospitality, and non-essential shops shut – with people advised to stay at home.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/uk-moves-to-lift-coronavirus-lockdowns

Biden transition received donations from George Soros, Hollywood celebrities

President Biden’s transition team raised more than $20 million, including contributions from renowned business moguls and staples in the Hollywood celebrity circuit.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-transition-donors

Salma Hayek stuns in makeup-free photo for 'selfie sunday'

Salma Hayek shared a makeup-free selfie on Instagram on Sunday, which received a wealth of praise from her fans.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/salma-hayek-makeup-free-selfie

New York grand jury votes not to indict police officers for Daniel Prude death

A grand jury in New York state voted not to indict police officers for the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died of asphyxiation while in police custody in March 2020 in the city of Rochester, state Attorney General Letitia James said on Tuesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-grand-jury-votes-not-to-indict-police-officers-for-daniel-prude-death

Tiger Woods was set to meet with these two NFL stars prior to car crash

Prior to Tigers Woods’ horrific car crash on Tuesday, the legendary golfer was ready to pass along his knowledge of the game he excelled at for so long to other celebrities and stars.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tiger-woods-meet-two-nfl-stars-prior-car-crash

Cuccinelli to lead initiative to take on Democrats’ sweeping HR 1 election bill

In his post-Trump administration days, Ken Cuccinelli is taking on an initiative to both restore confidence in election systems and drum up opposition to Democrats’ sweeping HR 1 election bill. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuccinelli-conservative-initiative-dems-sweeping-hr-1-election-bill

Iranian dissidents urge Biden to keep up pressure on Tehran, say regime at ‘weakest point in history’

Iranian dissidents are calling on the Biden administration to keep up the pressure on the country's leaders, arguing that the regime is at its "weakest point in history" -- even as the administration looks set to re-engage with Tehran.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/iranian-biden-pressure-on-tehran-weakest-point

Taijuan Walker takes back seat on new team --to Mr. Met

Taijuan Walker is taking a back seat on his new team — to Mr. Met.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/taijuan-walker-takes-back-seat-on-new-team-to-mr-met

Memorials, lawsuit mark death anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery

When white men armed with guns pursued and killed Ahmaud Arbery as he ran through their neighborhood, few outside the Georgia port city of Brunswick paid much attention at first.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/memorials-lawsuit-mark-death-anniversary-of-ahmaud-arbery

Monday, February 22, 2021

United engine fire grounds Boeing again - this time it's the 777 jetliner

The National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said a maintenance records group will be formed to investigate the Boeing 777 engine’s history after it failed and erupted into flames shortly after takeoff on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/maintenance-records-groups-to-examine-history-of-boeing-77-engine-that-exploded

Another Boeing flight forced to make emergency landing in Utah after potential engine issues

A spokesperson for Delta told FOX News that Flight 2123 "landed safely without incident and taxied to the gate without assistance" at Salt Lake City International Airport. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/another-boeing-flight-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-after-potential-engine-issues

Here are 3 questions AG nominee Merrick Garland dodged from Senate Republicans

Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden's attorney general nominee, repeatedly dodged questions from Republican senators

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/merrick-garland-senate-hearing-dodged-questions

Harvard Medical School study claims slavery reparations would have mitigated coronavirus spread

Researchers from Harvard Medical School are claiming that slavery reparations would have helped limit the spread of COVID-19 for Black people in the U.S.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/harvard-medical-school-reparations-covid

Angels' Albert Pujols may be playing in final MLB season in 2021

It looks as if the end might be near for one of Major League Baseball’s greatest players.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/angels-albert-pujols-may-be-playing-in-final-mlb-season-in-2021

Raiders defensive tackle on playing in Dallas: 'I hated going to work for the Cowboys'

Defensive tackle David Irving, who played for the Las Vegas Raiders last year after being reinstated into the league, spent the first four seasons of his professional career with the Dallas Cowboys.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/raiders-david-irving-playing-in-dallas-hated-going-to-work-for-cowboys

Merrick Garland says he hasn't 'thought about' whether illegal border entry should remain a crime

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland sidestepped a series of questions at his confirmation hearing Monday regarding his view on how the Justice Department would enforce the law on border crossings if he is confirmed as its top official.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/merrick-garland-says-he-hasnt-thought-about-whether-illegal-border-entry-should-remain-a-crime

'SNL' has history of using 'Jews as the punchline,' ADL says as they call on Lorne Michaels to take action

During Saturday's episode, "Weekend Update" host Michael Che spoke about Israel's coronavirus vaccine rollout, suggesting that Jewish citizens are receiving priority treatment.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/saturday-night-live-history-jews-punchline-adl-lorne-michaels-take-action-michael-che

Drew Barrymore, Steven Spielberg recall silly gift exchange after actress posed for Playboy in 1995

Drew Berrymore reunited with her "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" director Steven Spielberg to celebrate her birthday on her talk show, "The Drew Barrymore Show," and recounted her 1995 Playboy spread.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/drew-barrymore-steven-spielberg-gift-exchange-after-posed-playboy

Slate podcast host suspended after opining on controversy over New York Times reporter's use of n-word

Slate podcast host Mike Pesca has been handed an "indefinite suspension" after sharing his opinion about the controversy that led to the ouster of veteran New York Times reporter Donald McNeil Jr.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/slate-mike-pesca-suspended-new-york-times-donald-mcneil-n-word

Garland response to Cruz query about Cuomo investigation 'not good enough': Rep. Stefanik

Merrick Garland's response Monday to a question about a potential conflict of interest in any investigation of of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was "not good enough," Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., told "Fox News Primetime."

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/garlands-response-to-cuomo-question-shows-hes-not-qualified-to-be-attorney-general-rep-stefanik

Woman whose father who died in nursing home says without answers 'there's really no closure'

The Cuomo administration’s March 25 directive barred nursing homes from refusing people just because they had COVID-19. It was intended to free up space in hospitals swamped in the early days of the pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/voices-for-seniors-anthony-rodriguez

Trump to claim he is ‘presumptive 2024 nominee,’ leader of GOP in CPAC speech: report

A longtime Trump adviser told Axios his CPAC speech will be a "show of force," and said the message will be: "I may not have Twitter or the Oval Office, but I'm still in charge." The source reportedly added that "payback is his chief obsession."

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-claim-he-is-presumptive-2024-nominee-leader-of-gop-in-cpac-speech-report

Tom Brady speaks out on Lombardi Trophy toss for first time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady commented for the first time on his legendary Lombardi Trophy toss to tight end Cameron Brate during the team’s Super Bowl LV boat parade.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tom-brady-speaks-out-on-lombardi-trophy-toss-for-first-time

Merrick Garland vows DOJ Cuomo nursing home probe will avoid conflicts of interest

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland pledged Monday that the Justice Department would avoid conflicts of interest in any investigation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the state’s nursing home crisis during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/merrick-garland-doj-investigation-cuomo-nursing-home-scandal-avoid-conflicts-of-interest

Abducted North Carolina teen found alive in Arkansas; kidnapping suspect dies after shootout with police

A 14-year-old North Carolina missing girl was found alive and safe in Arkansas, as a police officer was hospitalized in stable condition Sunday after being shot during a confrontation at a McDonald’s restaurant with the man who allegedly abducted her on Feb. 11, according to reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/abducted-north-carolina-teen-found-alive-in-arkansas-kidnapping-suspect-dies-after-shootout-with-police

Mariners’ Team President Hands the Union a Weapon


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/37DNtvH

Biden asks high court to drop two Trump-era Medicaid cases

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court not to hear arguments in two cases on its March calendar about the Trump administration’s plan to remake Medicaid by requiring recipients to work.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-asks-high-court-to-drop-2-trump-era-medicaid-cases

Gutfeld on the Wuhan lab possibly getting three more years of US funding

The Wuhan Institute of Virology is expected to receive American taxpayer dollars for the next three years.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gutfeld-wuhan-lab-us-funding

State Dept briefing gets heated as reporter asks if Biden admin taking credit for Trump accomplishments

An Associated Press reported took State Department spokesman Ned Price to task Monday for suggesting that President Joe Biden was responsible for a policy that had started under the Trump administration.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-dept-briefing-reporter-asks-biden-admin-taking-credit-trump-accomplishment

Biden remembers 500,000 American lives lost to COVID-19

President Biden on Monday night paid tribute to the staggering number of Americans who have lost a loved one during the coronavirus pandemic as the death toll passed 500,000.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-500k-lives-covid

AG nominee Merrick Garland passes on saying whether Chinese Communist Party a US 'enemy'

Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland concurred Monday with the U.S. intelligence community’s view that China is a “threat” to U.S. interests, but sidestepped a question on whether he views the country’s leadership in Beijing as an enemy.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ag-nominee-merrick-garland-pressed-chinese-communist-party-enemy-us

Millennials slam Gen Z over fashion, beauty, emoji preferences

There’s an intergenerational war going on between Millennials and Gen Z.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/millennials-slam-gen-z-fashion-beauty-emoji-preferences

Family of boy, 11, who died in Texas files $100M suit against power companies

The family of an 11-year-old boy, who died in a Texas home that suffered power loss during the cold snap, is suing power company Entergy and state grid operator Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for more than $100 million, according to reports. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/family-of-boy-11-who-died-during-texas-winter-storm-files-100-million-suit-against-power-companies

China calls for a reset in relations with US, report says

A Chinese foreign minister said Monday that Beijing is prepared to engage in “candid communication” with the U.S., but wants Washington to stop interfering with its internal affairs, a report said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/china-calls-for-a-reset-in-relations-with-us-report-says

Sunday, February 21, 2021

New York backtracks on de Blasio’s plan to close Trump-owned ice rinks

The city is doing a full “180” on its plan to shutter Trump-operated ice skating rinks.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-backtracks-on-de-blasios-plan-to-close-trump-owned-ice-rinks

Australian Open fans slammed for booing mention of coronavirus vaccine rollout

Fans at the Australia Open were criticized on Sunday after they appeared to boo the mention of a coronavirus vaccine rollout during the men's final trophy presentation. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/australian-open-fans-slammed-for-booing-mention-of-coronavirus-vaccine

Mystery inscription in ‘The Scream’ may have been solved

Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” is one of the world's most enduring paintings.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mystery-inscription-in-the-scream-may-have-been-solved

LIVE UPDATES: Joe Biden claimed he was once arrested at the US Capitol

David Letterman asked Biden what it was like to walk into the U.S. Senate chamber after being elected at the age of 29

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-biden-2-22-2021

LIVE UPDATES: Joe Biden could visit Texas this week as recovery process begins

White House officials on Sunday said that President Biden is “eager” to visit and could head there as soon as this week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/winter-storm-live-updates-2-22-2021

This Day in History: Feb. 22

The "Miracle on Ice" takes place in Lake Placid, N.Y., as the United States Olympic hockey team upsets the Soviets. Iconic pop artist Andy Warhol dies.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/this-day-in-history-feb-22

Man randomly slashed from cheek to neck at Bronx subway station

A straphanger was randomly punched in the face by a ski-mask-clad maniac — who then slashed his face from cheek to neck — in a Bronx subway station, cops said Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/man-randomly-slashed-from-cheek-to-neck-at-bronx-subway-station

Blinken vows ‘firm action’ against Burma military amid crackdown on protesters

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took to Twitter on Sunday to vow “firm action” against the Burmese military amid its crackdown on demonstrators lashing out against the coup that occurred earlier this month.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blinken-vows-firm-action-against-burma-military-amid-crackdown-on-protesters

Queens pol: Albany must hold hearings on COVID nursing home scandal

A state senator from Queens is demanding the Legislature hold special hearings on the coronavirus nursing home scandal that has engulfed Gov. Andrew Cuomo — separate from a federal probe that is underway.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/queens-pol-albany-must-hold-hearings-on-covid-nursing-home-scandal

Recall Gavin Newsom organizer 'confident' measure will end up on the ballot this summer

Recall Gavin Newsom 2020 senior adviser Randy Economy told Fox & Friends that the effort has collected more than 1.72 million signatures total.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/recall-gavin-newsom-organizer-confident-measure-will-end-up-on-the-ballot-this-summer

Legal experts warn New York Gov. Cuomo’s nursing home scandal may rise to federal level of criminal offense

Legal experts are warning that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged undercounting of nursing-home deaths amid the COVID-19 pandemic may rise to the level of a criminal offense.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/legal-experts-new-york-gov-cuomos-nursing-home-scandal-federal-criminal-offense

Garza breaks Iowa scoring mark, No. 11 Hawkeyes beat Penn St

The chase to become Iowa’s all-time leading scorer got to Luka Garza only once during Sunday’s game against Penn State.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/garza-breaks-iowa-scoring-mark-no-11-hawkeyes-beat-penn-st

Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Give him good cars and Christopher Bell will win races. But in his second race? With a new team? That seemed unlikely.

source https://www.foxnews.com/auto/bell-snags-first-cup-victory-in-another-surprise-gibbs-win

CNN mocks 'Flyin' Ted' Cruz but Cuomo nicknames appear off limits, 'The Gov. Reaper?'

Social media users were quick to call out the liberal network for taking shots at "Flyin' Ted" as they intentionally glossed over the scandal embroiling Cuomo's administration. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/andrew-cuomo-nicknames-ted-cruz-coronavirus-nursing-homes

Defense Secretary says National Guard troops to leave by mid-March, but long-term security concerns linger

America’s seat of government is ringed by two enormous fences, festooned with concertina wire. Armed guards in camouflage roam the grounds. The current perimeter pushes out several blocks from the Capitol itself on the north, nearly to Union Station. Only those who work on Capitol Hill are allowed in. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/defense-secretary-national-guard-troops-leave-march-long-term-security-concerns

Pilots in Alabama deadly military plane crash identified

The U.S. Air Force on Sunday said the two people who died in a military aircraft crash in Alabama Friday were a flying instructor and a student pilot from the Japanese Air Self Defense Force.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/air-force-flying-instructor-student-pilot-japan-killed-alabama-military-plane-crash

Deion Sanders finds belongings after items were allegedly stolen following Jackson State's victory

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders made his debut as the head coach of Jackson State on Sunday. The Tigers rolled to a dominating 53-0 victory over Edward Waters, but Sanders’ mood quickly changed once the team made their way back to the locker room.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/deion-sanders-finds-belongings-after-items-allegedly-stolen-following-jackson-state-victory

Homa gets another chance and wins hometown event at Riviera

Winning at Riviera was always a dream for Max Homa since he first attended the PGA Tour event as a toddler. He never could have scripted a finish like Sunday at the Genesis Invitational.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/homa-gets-another-chance-and-wins-hometown-event-at-riviera

Pelicans rally from 24 down, top Celtics 120-115 in overtime

Brandon Ingram highlighted a 33-point performance by hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer with 33.3 seconds left in overtime, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on for 120-115 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday after rallying from 24 points down in the third quarter.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pelicans-rally-from-24-down-top-celtics-120-115-in-overtime

Biden claimed he was once arrested for trespassing at the Capitol at age 21

In a 2007 appearance on David Letterman, then-Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., claimed he was arrested at the U.S. Capitol when he was 21 years old.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-claimed-arrested-trespassing-capitol-age-21

Christopher Bell wins NASCAR Daytona road race to score first Cup Series win

Joe Gibbs racing driver Christopher Bell won his first Cup Series race at the Daytona road course on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/auto/christopher-bell-nascar-daytona-win

Former Disney child star Bobby Driscoll ‘never found his way’ before suffering a tragic demise at 31, pal says

Billy Gray still has fond memories of his beloved pal Bobby Driscoll.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/disney-child-star-bobby-driscoll-friend-billy-gray-father-knows-best

Josh Tesh recalls how faith gave him hope during cancer battle: ‘I was begging God for healing’

John Tesh is determined to keep the faith during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/josh-tesh-recalls-how-faith-gave-him-hope-during-cancer-battle-i-was-begging-god-for-healing

Wisconsin plane crash victims ID'd as National Guard airman, Air Force reservist

A woman serving in the Wisconsin Air National Guard was one of two victims killed in a small plane crash in the state last week, according to reports. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/wisconsin-plane-crash-victims-identified-as-national-guard-airman-air-force-reservist

Burma protest against military coup leaves at least 2 dead, dozens injured

At least two people were killed and dozens more injured in Burma on Saturday during protests against a Feb. 1 military coup that led to the detainment of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/burma-protest-against-military-coup-leaves-at-least-2-dead-dozens-injured

Senior, single, and ready to mingle? These cities are 'great' for older singles, according to the AARP

Sometimes Cupid shoots his shot later in life. And he seems to be particularly active in big cities, according to the AARP.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/the-5-great-cities-for-older-singles-aarp

LIVE UPDATES: Biden visits Bob Dole following cancer announcement

Follow for the latest updates on the White House

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/live-updates-biden-white-house-2-21-21

With Charlie McAvoy, the Bruins Filled a Void From Within


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Saturday, February 20, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: Texas, other Southern states warm as storm recovery begins

Follow for the latest updates on the storm.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/live-updates-texas-storm-2-21-21

‘SNL’ cold open shows 'angry' Cuomo offering 'lame' apology for nursing-home scandal

"Saturday Night Live" called out New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, a Republican, in the show’s cold open this weekend in a segment where the politicians were supposed to apologize for their separate scandals.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/snl-shreds-cuomo-cruz-in-bipartisan-scandal-roasting

Kentucky police officer fired for allegedly sharing information with Black Lives Matter protesters

A police officer in Kentucky was fired Friday over allegations that he gave a Black Lives Matter organizer information about other officers working protests that could be used to "insult, intimidate and harass."

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kentucky-police-officer-fired-for-allegedly-sharing-information-with-black-lives-matter-protesters

Biden revival of immigration 'catch and release' won't work: former CBP chief

By reviving the so-called "catch and release" approach of the past, the Biden administration is "facilitating illegal immigration," a former head of Customs and Border Protection argued Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-revival-of-immigration-catch-and-release-wont-work-former-cbp-chief

California parents rip school board members who resigned after they were caught mocking parents

California parents reacted Saturday to Oakley school board members resigning after being caught mocking parentsand otherswho have been pushing to have classrooms reopened.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-parents-rip-school-board-members-who-resigned-after-they-were-caught-mocking-parents

Buzz Aldrin reacts to NASA’s Perseverance rover landing on Mars

Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin this week hailed "all the folks" at NASA and its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on the successful landing of the Perseverance rover on the surface of Mars.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/buzz-aldrin-reacts-to-nasas-perseverance-rover-landing-on-mars

New Mexico Dem governor spent taxpayer cash on groceries, booze: reports

New Mexico’s Democrat governor is on the defensive after a report this week detailed her office’s spending from a taxpayer-supported expense fund.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-mexico-dem-governor-spent-taxpayer-cash-on-groceries-booze-reports

Congresswoman Jayapal's tweet about canceling $50G in student loans doesn't go exactly as planned

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., continued the pressure campaign on President Biden to forgive student loan debt of up to $50,000 by executive order. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jayapal-canceling-50g-student-loans

Over 80 percent of submitted Newsom recall signatures have been verified

Nearly 1.1 million signatures have been submitted in the Newsom recall effort, and 670,000 have been verified. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/over-80-percent-of-submitted-newsom-recall-signatures-have-been-verified

New York to allow only the wealthiest to enjoy in-person sporting events

New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center will open their doors this week for the first time in almost a year – but only to those who can reach deep in their pockets.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-allows-only-the-wealthiest-to-enjoy-in-person-sporting-events

Warmer temperatures bring welcome relief to Texas and southern states as recovery begins

Nearly a week after a generational winter storm barreled through Texas and other Southern states, warmer weather finally brought some welcome relief Saturday. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/warmer-temperatures-brings-welcome-relief-to-texas-and-other-southern-states-following-deadly-winter-storm

Cruz family returns home from Cancun trip, face repercussions at home

Heidi Cruz, wife of Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, was spotted with their two daughters returning from a four day trip to Cancun, as her husband faces immense backlash for his tone-deaf decision, the New York Post first reported Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cruz-family-return-home-from-insensitive-cancun-trip-face-repercussions-at-home

‘We’re seeing an era of the U.S. facilitating illegal immigration’ under Biden: Former CBP commissioner

The Biden administration reviving the “catch and release” policy indicates they are "facilitating illegal immigration," former Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan argued on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/were-seeing-an-era-of-the-u-s-facilitating-illegal-immigration-under-biden-former-cbp-commissioner

California parents rips school board members who resigned after they were caught mocking parents

California parents react on Saturday to the Oakley school board resigning after mocking the people who push to reopen classrooms after a long closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-parent-rips-school-board-members-who-resigned-after-they-were-caught-mocking-parents

Crystal Cruises requiring COVID-19 vaccines for all passengers

Crystal Cruises announced it had updated its health and safety protocols to include a required vaccine for guests on Thursday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/crystal-cruises-requiring-covid-19-vaccine

Former 49ers' star linebacker Patrick Willis talks offseason moves, draft priorities

The San Francisco 49ers went from being Super Bowl competitors in the 2019 season to bottom of the NFC West the very next and with the draft only a few months away, the Niners will have to determine what problem they’re going to address first with the No. 12 overall pick. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/49ers-patrick-willis-offseason-draft-priorities

Friday, February 19, 2021

Black Soldier Made History As First African American Sniper To Deploy With 3rd Ranger Battalion

By the age of 23, Nicholas irving, had become the first African American sniper to deploy with the 3rd Ranger Battalion. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/black-soldier-made-history-as-first-african-american-sniper-to-deploy-with-3rd-ranger-battalion

Kanye West feels presidential run 'cost him his marriage' to Kim Kardashian: report

Kanye West reportedly feels that it was his failed presidential run in 2020 against Joe Biden and Donald Trump that ultimately ended his marriage to Kim Kardashian, who has filed for divorce from the "Gold Digger" rapper.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-presidential-run-cost-him-marriage-kim-kardashian

Texas Temperatures climb, power outages repaired but food and water shortages remain

Even with conditions improving in Texas and other winter weather-stricken swaths of the South, residents are still dealing with food and water shortages as forecasts look warmer and utility companies have restored power to millions.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/temperatures-climb-power-outages-repaired-in-frostbitten-texas-and-southern-states

Minneapolis debates police department reform in virtual hearing

Several dozen Minneapolis residents attended a virtual public hearing Thursday to contest and discuss the proposed plan to replace its current police department, but after several hours one outcome is certain: the debate promises to continue.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/minneapolis-residents-police-department-proposal-overhaul-department-public-safety

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert calls on Biden to lower flags in honor of Rush Limbaugh

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., called on President Biden on Friday night to order flags lowered to half-staff in honor the life of conservative radio legend Rush Limbaugh.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/boebert-flags-half-staff-limbaugh

American Airlines, JetBlue launch codeshare partnership, add 33 new routes

The two airlines first announced their partnership over the summer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/american-airlines-jetblue-codeshare-partnership

Heidi Montag shuts down critics: 'I refuse to be body shamed’

Heidi Montag is defending herself once again against online trolls who took aim at her weight.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/heidi-montag-shuts-down-body-shamers

Biden remarks on China's Uighurs is 'bigotry masquerading as cultural sensitivity',' H.R. McMaster says

Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster accused President Biden of "bigotry masquerading as cultural sensitivity," following a town hall event where the president addressed China’s human rights abuses.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-comments-on-chinas-uighurs-bigotry-masquerading-as-cultural-sensitivity-h-r-mcmaster-says

Amid claims of incitement and antisemitism Biden administration signals it will refund controversial UN agency

A controversial United Nations agency that was defunded by the Trump administration will likely soon get a new injection of US taxpayer cash as the Biden administration is expected to return to funding the agency.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/amid-claims-of-incitement-and-antisemitism-biden-administration-signals-it-will-refund-controversial-un-agency

Social media platform Gab's website, Twitter account are down

The website for Gab, a social media platform known for attracting a far-right audience, abruptly went offline on Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/social-media-platform-gabs-website-twitter-account-down

Alabama military plane crash leaves 2 dead

Two people are dead after a military jet crashed near Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama, according to county officials.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/2-dead-after-military-plane-crash-in-alabama

Utah GOP Gov. Cox raises concerns about bill banning transgender youths from school sports

Utah’s conservative Republican Gov. Spencer Cox pushed back against state legislation Thursday that would regulate transgender youths in scholastic sports and at their doctors’ offices.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-gov-cox-transgender-youth-girls-sports

Kourtney Kardashian shares own lingerie pic after she ‘wasn't invited to’ photoshoot with her sisters

Kourtney Kardashian shared a new lingerie pic after not being included in a photoshoot with her sisters.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kourtney-kardashian-lingerie-sisters-photoshoot

Hillary Clinton jabs Cruz: 'Don't vote for anyone you wouldn't trust with your dog'

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took aim at Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz Friday, for his decision to fly with his family to Cancun, Mexico amid devastating winter storms — and allegedly leaving his poodle behind.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hillary-clinton-jabs-texas-gop-leadership-dont-vote-for-anyone-you-wouldnt-trust-with-your-dog

Deroy Murdock: Cuomo nursing home scandal – even New York Democrats gang up on Governor Granny-killer

Gov. Cuomo's nursing home scandal now has New York politicians are hovering ravenously over the state's top leader.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cuomo-nursing-home-scandal-new-york-democrats-deroy-murdock

NASA releases new images of Perseverance, surface of Mars

NASA's Perseverance team has already begun its work from Mars' surface and released incredible images on Friday taken from the rover. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/science/nasa-releases-new-images-perseverance-surface-mars

N.C.A.A. Basketball Tournaments Will Welcome Fans After All


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Who is Laura Wasser, Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney? 5 things to know about the lawyer

Here's what you need to know about Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney, Laura Wasser.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/laura-wasser-kim-kardashian-attorney

Conservatives praise AOC for backing 'full investigation' into Cuomo nursing home scandal

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. received praise from her ideological opponents Friday after announcing her support for a "full investigation" into Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nursing home scandal. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-conservatives-cuomo-nursing-home-scandal

Americans are so desperate for travel, they’d give up sex, survey finds

Hotel search platform Trivago released the results of a poll on travel earlier this week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/americans-desperate-travel-give-up-sex-survey

Politico declares Cruz revived 'the age of political scandal' as Cuomo nursing home controversy blows up

Politico declared Friday that the controversy surrounding Republican Sen. Ted Cruz's trip to Cancun amid a deadly winter storm in his home state of Texas marks the revival of the "age of political scandal".

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-ted-cruz-age-of-political-scandal-andrew-cuomo-nursing-home-scandal

Fauci warned of 'unintended consequences' of 'draconian' quarantines during 2014 Ebola outbreak

Resurfaced interviews show Dr. Anthony Fauci was opposed to “draconian” quarantines that could have “unintended consequences” – back in 2014 during an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/dr-fauci-quarantines-2014-ebola-outbreak

Rather Than Spend Like ‘Drunken Sailors,’ the Mets Prioritized Depth


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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi, invited neighbors to join Cancun trip in leaked texts: Report

Leaked texts reveal Sen. Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi, discussing frigid conditions in Texas and inviting neighbors on the getaway trip that a resort in Cancun, Mexico even as state residents were without power or clean water, according to a report Thursday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ted-cruz-wife-heidi-invited-neighbors-join-cancun-trip-in-leaked-texts-report

Etihad Airways transforms old plane parts into artwork

Instead of throwing away old plane parts, Etihad Airways is turning them into something beautiful.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/etihad-airways-transforms-plane-parts-artwork

These baby names are most popular among influencers, report says

Some baby names are made for influencing.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/baby-names-most-popular-for-influencers-report-says

Calif. state Republican says bill would protect people from discrimination based on political views

California Republican State Sen. Melissa Melendez, amid liberal backlash, argued that her legislative proposals against “cancel culture” aren’t about “protecting Republicans,” but asserting political affiliation as a protected class. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-state-republican-cancel-culture-bill-isnt-about-protecting-republicans

Republicans prepping campaign against earmarks as Democrats work to bring them back

A growing group of GOP lawmakers are planning an aggressive campaign to ban earmarks permanently as Democrats eye their return. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republicanscampaign-against-earmarks-democrats

Eighteen state AGs urge Biden to reverse cancellation of ICE operation targeting sex offenders

Eighteen state attorney generals pleaded with President Biden Thursday, to reverse a recent decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to shelve an operation that targeted illegal immigrants with sex crime convictions.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/18-state-ags-urge-biden-to-reverse-decision-to-cancel-ice-operation-targeting-sex-offenders

CNN's Brianna Keilar rips Nikki Haley for accusing media of sowing GOP divisions

CNN anchor Brianna Keilar took former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley to task Thursday after the former Trump appointee accused the mainstream media of wanting to divide the Republican Party.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnns-brianna-keilar-rips-nikki-haley-for-accusing-media-of-sowing-gop-divisions

Alaska woman visits outhouse, bear takes a bite out of her backside: report

An Alaska woman camping with her brother near Chilkat Lake over the weekend nearly had to kiss hers goodbye when she encountered a bear in the outhouse, she told a local radio station.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/alaska-woman-outhouse-bear

Rachael Ray shares update on rebuilding New York home after fire

Rachael Ray is providing fans with an update on her upstate New York home, which was destroyed in a house fire last summer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/rachael-ray-update-rebuilding-new-york-home

Hero of 1986 FBI shootout on how incident reshaped law enforcement

A shootout with an armed suspect that left two FBI agents dead and two more hospitalized during a child pornography investigation in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on the morning of Feb. 2, 2021, is drawing parallels to another deadly gunfight in the Sunshine State from 35 years ago.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-special-agent-ed-mireles-on-1986-shootout

San Antonio apartments catch on fire from suspected water tank explosion amid deadly winter storm

A San Antonio apartment complex caught on fire Thursday from a suspected water tank explosion, prompting an evacuation by residents already beleaguered by deadly winter storms that have slammed Texas and neighboring states this week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-antonio-apartments-fire-water-tank-explosion-winter-storm

Sports world reacts to Carson Wentz trade to Colts: 'If it doesn’t work here it won’t work anywhere'

The Philadelphia Eagles granted Carson Wentz’s wish -- the former No. 2 overall pick in 2016 will be leading the Colts offense in 2021.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sports-world-reacts-carson-wentz-trade-colts-doesnt-work-here-wont-work-anywhere

NBA All-Star captains: It's LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant

The voters have spoken: They wanted LeBron James of the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers to be an All-Star captain, again.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nba-all-star-captains-its-lebron-james-vs-kevin-durant

Mother of jogger who was raped, murdered by local farmer believes attack was 'premeditated'

The mother of an Arkansas jogger who was raped and killed by a local farmer believes the attack on her 25-year-old daughter was "premeditated." 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/sydney-sutherland-arkansas-jogger-killed

Cruz admits Cancun trip 'obviously a mistake' as he returns to find protestors outside his Texas home

Protestors gathered outside Sen. Ted Cruz’s home in Houston, Texas, on Thursday afternoon as the embattled Republican lawmaker returned home from a family vacation in Cancun, Mexico that triggered a national outcry.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/protestors-gather-ted-cruz-home-texas-senator-returns-from-cancun-trip

Carnival Corp.’s Costa Cruises to resume sailing in Italy next month

While U.S. cruise ships remain docked by the coronavirus pandemic, some European cruise lines are getting ready to return to the seas.

source https://www.foxnews.com/travel/carnival-corp-costa-cruises-resume-sailing-italy-next-month

ICE officers will need preapproval before arresting some illegal immigrants under new rules

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will need preapproval from managers to arrest some illegal immigrants if they do not fall into narrow categories, due to new guidance released Thursday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-approval-arresting-illegal-immigrants

Tayshia Adams reacts to Chris Harrison 'stepping aside' from 'The Bachelor': 'A really good thing'

Harrison apologized for defending historical racism and won't be hosting the 'After the Final Rose' special.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tayshia-adams-reaction-chris-harrison-stepping-aside-the-bachelor

Dana Perino: A Lenten reflection and five ways to bring serenity and joy this season

The Lenten season is a time of prayerful reflection, renewal, and repentance. It invites us to open our hearts a little wider, understand our Lord a little deeper, and rediscover our goals and our intentions.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dana-perino-a-lenten-reflection-five-ways-bring-serenity-joy

FKA twigs recounts alleged abuse by Shia LaBeouf

After filing a lawsuit against "Pieces of a Woman" star Shia LaBeouf, "Two Weeks" singer FKA twigs has spoken out about the alleged abuse she encountered.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/fka-twigs-recounts-alleged-abuse-shia-labeouf

Scalise rips Biden school-reopening goal: 'You're afraid of standing up to the teachers union'

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., said President Biden's goal to open the majority of K-8 schools by April 30 falls way short of what school children need, and the Republican Whip urged Biden to choose science over teacher unions.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rep-scalise-rips-bidens-school-reopening-goal

No Opt-Outs: The Padres Truly Commit to Fernando Tatis Jr.


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Vincent Jackson’s Brain Will Be Donated to C.T.E. Study


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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Tucker Carlson: Why Rush Limbaugh mattered

They call you 'the most dangerous man in America' when you tell the truth

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-life-and-legacy-of-rush-limbaugh

San Francisco officials show off elementary school ready for students, but no reopening date in sight

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Wednesday, showed off one of the city’s elementary schools that is now ready to reopen, but the Board of Education has yet to say when kids will actually be back in the classroom.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/san-francisco-school-officials-show-off-elementary-school-ready-for-students-but-no-reopening-date-in-sight

Top Biden economic aide Deese had leading role at BlackRock, termed the ‘largest investor in deforestation’

President Biden’s top economic advisor Brian Deese has promised to give environmentalism a front-and-center focus in his agenda to spur job growth, but Deese’s record with BlackRock drew bitter outcries from environmentalists. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-economic-advise-climate-crisis-blackrock-deforestation

The Osaka-Williams victor will face the winner of another compelling semifinal.


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Their 2018 showdown was a huge deal. But they’ve moved past it.


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Williams has been moving well in her matches.


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Osaka has won 19 straight matches and is strong in late rounds.


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Peeps selling DIY ‘Cookie Coop’ kits ahead of Easter

The new kits are just one of a few new products from Peeps after its 9-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/peeps-diy-cookie-coop-kits-easter

Tim Tebow is retiring from professional baseball: 'I loved every minute of the journey'

Tim Tebow is retiring from professional baseball, the New York Mets announced on Wednesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tim-tebow-retiring-professional-baseball-loved-every-minute-of-journey

Leftist Capitol rioter sold video of siege for $35K to NBC and CNN: Court papers

Accused Capitol rioter John Sullivan sold video footage he recorded at the Jan. 6 siege to NBC and CNN for $35,000 each, according to new court papers.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/leftist-capitol-rioter-sold-video-of-siege-for-35k-to-nbc-and-cnn-court-papers

Biden COVID adviser can't explain why closed California isn't doing better than open Florida

White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt appeared stumped Wednesday when asked on MSNBC to explain California and Florida’s similar COVID-19 trends, despite having wildly different responses to the pandemic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-coronavirus-california-floridas-similar-covid-numbers-beyond-explanation