Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Young British star Emma Raducanu notches her first U.S. Open main draw victory.


By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2WJ2lXB

Settled at QB: No. 5 Georgia has its man in JT Daniels

JT Daniels starred for a powerhouse team in high school.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/settled-at-qb-no-5-georgia-has-its-man-in-jt-daniels

Stingray photobombs baby's picture with matching expression

A stingray in an aquarium made a mom “burst out laughing” when it photobombed a picture of her baby and both the baby and the stingray had the same expression.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/stingray-photobombs-baby-picture

Ivanka Trump still focused on 'family time' as she's spotted on walk with daughter

Ivanka Trump stepped out for a walk with her daughter Saturday. The former White House adviser has been "focusing on family time" after serving four years in the Trump administration.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ivanka-trump-focused-family-time-walk-daughter-jared-kushner-miami

After stranding Americans in Afghanistan, Biden admin warns 'all areas' of country 'unsafe'

The Biden administration on Tuesday warned that "all areas" of Afghanistan are "unsafe" after an unknown number of Americans were left stranded in the country after the last U.S. troops left on Monday evening.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/afghanistan-biden-level-4-travel-advisory

Biden pressed Afghan president to change 'perception' that Taliban was winning, 'whether true or not'

President Biden stressed the need for changing the "perception" of the Taliban’s progress in Afghanistan, "whether it is true or not," during a phone call with former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani less than four weeks before Kabul collapsed, according to a new report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-afghan-president-change-perception-taliban-winning

Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC

Americans unvaccinated against COVID-19 and eyeing travel plans this Labor Day weekend should reconsider, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing Tuesday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/unvaccinated-covid-19-delay-travel-labor-day-weekend-cdc

High jumper Sam Grewe wins gold, heads to medical school

Sam Grewe made a choice when he was 13 to have his right leg amputated after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/high-jumper-sam-grewe-wins-gold-heads-to-medical-school

Defiant Biden takes 'responsibility' for decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, touts mission success

President Biden, in a defiant address to the nation following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, said Tuesday that he takes “responsibility” for the decision, while touting the successful evacuation of more than 120,000 individuals from the country after the Taliban takeover.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-takes-responsibility-for-decision-to-withdraw-troops-from-afghanistan-touts-evacuation-of-120k

Fox News outdraws CNN, MSNBC combined during August

Americans relied on Fox News for information and analysis during the news-heavy month of August that featured the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating Hurricane Ida. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-outdraws-cnn-msnbc-combined-during-august

Teams battling for WNBA playoff berths, byes heating up

As the WNBA enters its final few weeks of the regular season, the race between teams battling for playoff berths and byes is heating up.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/teams-battling-for-wnba-playoff-berths-byes-heating-up

College Football Changes: More 2-Point Tries and a Crackdown on Stadium Gamesmanship


By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3mOFiFx

Franco’s massive on-base streak hasn’t happened in 65 years

Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco has oft been considered the top prospect in baseball for the last two seasons, and now we know why.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/francos-massive-on-base-streak-hasnt-happened-in-65-years

Tampa Bay looking to free up cap space, working to restructure WR Mike Evans’ deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may be coming off the ultimate prize in the NFL in a Lombardi Trophy for their second Super Bowl championship, but when it comes to money in the NFL they are dirt poor.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tampa-bay-looking-to-free-up-cap-space-working-to-restructure-wr-mike-evans-deal

Bishop Sycamore football coach out amid controversy around school

Bishop Sycamore head coach Roy Johnson was out after it was revealed there was an active warrant for his arrest and he was facing a civil lawsuit for alleged fraud as well as being throttled, 58-0, in a game on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bishop-sycamore-football-coach-out

Biden officials 'working around the clock' to 'vet all Afghans' before entry into US

The White House said Tuesday that intelligence and counterterrorism officials are “working around the clock” to “vet all Afghans” before allowing them to enter the United States, after safely evacuating them from Kabul in recent weeks.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-officials-working-around-the-clock-to-vet-all-afghans-before-entry-into-us

US draws Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico for World Cup qualifying

USA Basketball will face Puerto Rico, Mexico and Cuba in the first round of qualifying for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/us-draws-mexico-cuba-puerto-rico-for-world-cup-qualifying

Tom Brady's longtime trainer Alex Guerrero talks TB12 method, performance and recovery

Tom Brady is embarking on his 22nd season in the NFL and shows no signs of slowing down. Part of what has allowed him to play at the level he’s been playing at well into his 40s (and perhaps longer) has a lot to do with his training regiment.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tom-bradys-alex-guerrero-tb12-method-performance-recovery

Titans latest hoping trading for receiver gives title boost

Wide receiver A.J. Brown campaigned on social media for the Titans to make Julio Jones his teammate. NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry and left tackle Taylor Lewan also made clear they wanted the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in Tennessee.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/titans-latest-hoping-trading-for-receiver-gives-title-boost

Gold Star father says Biden 'bristled' when told to learn stories of fallen service members: Washington Post

A Gold Star father said President Joe Biden bristled and bluntly responded to his request that he learn the stories of his Marine son and the 12 other service members killed last week in Afghanistan, according to a report.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/gold-star-father-says-biden-bristled-learn-stories-fallen-service-members

South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB

One-time South Carolina graduate assistant Zeb Noland will be the Gamecocks' starting quarterback when they open the season against Eastern Illinois this week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/south-carolina-names-former-grad-assistant-its-starting-qb

Rep. Mike Turner: Amid Afghanistan horror show, Biden seems completely oblivious to his own failures

The Afghanistan crisis sits squarely on Joe Biden’s shoulders. Our military personnel, our partners in Afghanistan and our allies across the world deserve better.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/afghanistan-biden-failures-rep-mike-turner

Players Apologize as Mets Try to Move On From Thumbs Down


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3kJh4tk

Monday, August 30, 2021

Sharon Stone shares 11-month-old nephew, River, has died after total organ failure

The nephew of actress Sharon Stone has died after Stone revealed last week the 11-month-old was found in his crib with total organ failure.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sharon-stone-nephew-11-months-river-total-organ-failure-died

Howie Rose Steps Away From Mets, but Plans to Return Next Year


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3DovqrI

Psaki sidesteps question on whether Biden regrets Afghanistan pullout

White House press secretary Jen Psaki sidestepped a question Monday about whether President Biden regrets how he conducted his military withdrawal in Afghanistan, which was followed a complete Taliban takeover of the country in a matter of days.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/psaki-sidesteps-question-biden-regrets-afghanistan-pullout

Afghan midwife with dreams of becoming doctor loses job under Taliban rule

Afghan women will lose all freedom under Taliban rule, a Kabul midwife who lost her job told Fox News.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghan-midwife-doctor-dreams

CBS presses Biden White House on 'using dates on a calendar to set White House policy'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan dodged a question from CBS News Sunday pressing him on the Biden administration "using dates on a calendar to set White House policy."

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/cbs-presses-biden-white-house-dates-calendar

Huckabee, Kilmeade praise Bill Maher's Afghanistan commentary: 'Finally some sanity' on the left

"Real Time" host Bill Maher received some unlikely praise from Fox News host Brian Kilmeade and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Monday, after the late-night host scolded the “woke” left’s response to turmoil in Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/brian-kilmeade-mike-huckabee-praise-bill-maher-finally-some-sanity-on-the-left

Colts' Carson Wentz, two others placed on COVID-19 list

The Indianapolis Colts placed quarterback Carson Wentz, wide receiver Zach Pascal and center Ryan Kelly on the COVID-19 list, the team announced on Monday afternoon.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/colts-carson-wentz-two-others-placed-covid-19-list

Utah-based nonprofit brings people to new heights with adaptive paragliding program

Project Airtime does about 80 flights a year at its location in Salt Lake City, Utah, 40 of which are for the individuals who sign up and another 40 are for their caregivers, Santacroce said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/adaptive-paragliding-program-project-airtime

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio unveils her toned abs in neon-green bikini during beach outing

The Brazilian beauty has detailed her fitness regimen over the years.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/supermodel-alessandra-ambrosio-toned-abs-beach-outing

Sen Johnson investigating report of Americans being turned away from Kabul airport, told ‘rescue is over’

Johnson sent a letter on Friday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding "troubling" news reports that "contradict the Biden administration’s narrative" on their botched troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/johnson-report-americans-turned-away-kabul-airport

GOP Sen. Hagerty wants Congress to review Biden immigration enforcement limit

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., is asking the Government Accountability Office if controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance that dramatically reduced the scope of immigration enforcement could be subject to review by Congress -- days after the Biden administration suffered a legal defeat in federal court over the rules.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hagerty-gao-if-biden-admin-immigration-policies-review-congress

CDC panel recommends Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine under full FDA approval

An independent panel of experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years and older under full FDA approval.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/cdc-panel-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-full-fda-approval

Condoleezza Rice, Mia Love among guest hosts to temporarily replace Meghan McCain on ‘The View’

ABC News’ "The View" will feature a series of rotating guest hosts to fill the void left by token conservative Meghan McCain, who ditched the daytime gabfest at the end of last season. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/condoleezza-rice-mia-love-meghan-mccain-the-view

Saints working 500 miles from home after displaced by Ida

Displaced by Hurricane Ida, the New Orleans Saints went back to work Monday about 500 miles away in the home of another NFL team.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saints-working-500-miles-from-home-after-displaced-by-ida

What is the Pineapple Express?

Hurricane Ida left a trail of devastation after it made landfall in Louisiana overnight Sunday, leaving Americans understandably nervous about other possible weather phenomena — including the Pineapple Express. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/what-is-pineapple-express

Mollie Tibbetts murder: Illegal immigrant who killed university student sentenced to life in prison

The man was living in the U.S. illegally when he murdered Mollie Tibbetts in 2018.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/mollie-tibbetts-killer-sentenced

Brady's Bucs poised to end Saints' 4-year run atop NFC South

Mike Evans endured four last-place finishes in the NFC South in his first six seasons with Tampa Bay before last season's breakthrough Super Bowl championship earned the Buccaneers long-awaited respect.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bradys-bucs-poised-to-end-saints-4-year-run-atop-nfc-south

Texas abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block state law that bans procedure after six weeks

Abortion providers are turning to the Supreme Court to block a Texas law that, if unchanged, will ban abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-abortion-providers-supreme-court-block-state-law

Tagliabue memoir a strong look into the NFL's inner workings

Paul Tagliabue left his job as commissioner of the NFL in 2006 and didn't get selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until last year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tagliabue-memoir-a-strong-look-into-the-nfls-inner-workings

Biden calls Black adviser 'boy' during FEMA briefing

The president used the term while introducing his senior adviser Cedric Richmond, a Black former member of Congress for Louisiana for a decade.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-calls-black-adviser-boy

WaPo editorial: Democrats' 'just-fund-everything approach' could add trillions to national debt

The Washington Post editorial board implored Congressional Democrats to take advantage of the opportunity to ambitiously push through a “historic reshaping of the federal government” while they hold power, but to pay for their reforms and not throw the federal budget "further out of whack."

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-editorial-democrats-fund-everything-approach-trillions-national-debt

Simona Halep defeats Camila Giorgi.


By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2UYNjMq

Fans faced a long wait to get into the grounds.


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3DsBhwe

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Wendle slam, 6 RBIs; Rays finish 18-1 vs Orioles this year

Joey Wendle hit a pair of homers, including a grand slam, and drove in six runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Baltimore Orioles 12-8 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/wendle-slam-6-rbis-rays-finish-18-1-vs-orioles-this-year

Marine fired for criticizing military leaders resigns, says chasing stability makes ‘slave to the system’

The U.S. Marine relieved of his command for calling out his superiors over the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal that led to the deaths of 13 service members said Sunday he was officially resigning.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/stuart-scheller-marine-fired-criticizing-military-leaders-resigns

Lawrence wraps preseason with 2 TDs, Jags beat Cowboys 34-14

Trevor Lawrence took the reps coach Urban Meyer said he needed, and now has a taste of success going into the regular season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/lawrence-wraps-preseason-with-2-tds-jags-beat-cowboys-34-14

‘Cinderella’ stars James Corden, Camilla Cabello and more mocked for stopping traffic in LA for flash mob

The stars of Amazon’s upcoming “Cinderella” remake are getting roasted on social media after they reportedly stopped traffic in Los Angeles for a flash mob in an apparent effort to promote the film.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/cinderella-james-corden-camilla-cabello-mocked-stopping-traffic-flash-mob

Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extension on Sunday, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his decorated career.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/vikes-sign-10th-year-safety-harrison-smith-to-64m-extension

Biden refuses to take Afghanistan question, walks away after offering to take questions at FEMA

President Biden blew off a question about Afghanistan after offering to take questions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Washington on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-refuses-afghanistan-question-walks-away-after-offering-to-take-questions-at-fema

Greenwood's goals well timed before Ronaldo returns to Man U

Mason Greenwood is making sure Manchester United doesn't neglect his scoring abilities when Cristiano Ronaldo returns.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/greenwoods-goals-well-timed-before-ronaldo-returns-to-man-u

Saints move practice to home of Cowboys after Ira evacuation

The New Orleans Saints are planning to practice at the home of the Dallas Cowboys for three days this week after evacuating because of Hurricane Ira, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/saints-move-practice-to-home-of-cowboys-after-ira-evacuation

Chicago 19-year-old pregnant woman pulled from Lake Michigant, officials investigating death as homicide

The body of a 19-year-old pregnant woman found in Lake Michigan had been stabbed multiple times, authorities said Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/police-have-idd-body-of-19-year-old-pregnant-woman-pulled-from-lake-michigan

Jets acquire edge rusher Shaq Lawson from Texans

The New York Jets are replacing one sack-happy Lawson with another.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jets-acquire-edge-rusher-shaq-lawson-from-texans

Wisconsin McDonald's customers shocked by cow in drive-thru

Hopefully, this order didn’t include any burgers.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/wisconsin-mcdonalds-customers-shocked-by-cow-in-drive-thru

Banana pudding pops for National Banana Pudding Day: Try the recipe

Sunday is National Banana Pudding Day.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/banana-pudding-pops-recipe-national-banana-pudding-day

Former Afghanistan ambassador to US Roya Rahmani: Afghan women ‘in a state of panic’

Roya Rahmani, who served as the first female Afghanistan ambassador to the United States until last month, said Afghan women are “in a state of panic” after the Taliban retook the country two weeks ago.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghanistan-ambassador-roya-rahmani-afghan-women-state-of-panic

Cowboys' Jerry Jones says Dak Prescott is 'good to go' for Week 1 matchup vs. Buccaneers

Dak Prescott will be back under center Week 1.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cowboys-jerry-jones-says-dak-prescott-good-to-go-week-1

California gubernatorial candidate Elder confident Newsom will lose in recall: 'He'll be out of here'

California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder explained why he believes embattled Gov. Gavin Newsom “will be out of here” come September 14.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-gubernatorial-candidate-elder-confident-newsom-will-lose-in-recall-hell-be-out-of-here

Kanye West releases 'Donda' after several delays, controversy

After weeks of delays, Kanye West has finally released his highly anticipated “Donda” album.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-donda-delays-controversy

Flames consume high-rise in Milan; residents evacuated

Italian firefighters on Sunday battled a high-rise blaze in Milan that spread rapidly through a 20-story residential building and poured black smoke into the air. Residents were hurriedly evacuated.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/flames-consume-high-rise-in-milan-residents-evacuated

Stanford professor blames 'whiteness' for opposition to school mask mandates: 'White people are GOP'

A college professor blamed 'whiteness' for opposition to school mask mandates

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/professor-blames-whiteness-for-opposition-to-school-mask-mandates

Portland woman charged with murder after running over husband in grocery store parking lot

Police say a Portland woman killed her husband by running him over with a car in a grocery store parking lot Friday night.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/portland-woman-murder-husband-parking-lot

Overwhelming support for keeping US troops in Afghanistan until all Americans, Afghan allies, out: poll

A new national poll indicates that most Americans want U.S. troops to remain at the airport in Kabul until all Americans as well as Afghans who aided the U.S. during the 20 year conflict in the war torn central Asian country are evacuated.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/overwhelming-support-for-keeping-us-troops-in-afghanistan-until-all-americans-afghan-allies-out-poll

ABC's Jon Karl on Biden admin calling Afghanistan efforts a success: 'Something that isn't reality'

ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl questioned the Biden administration's description of the evacuation effort in Afghanistan as a "success," arguing their statements are not based in reality.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/abcs-jon-karl-psaki-calling-afghanistan-withdrawal-and-evacuation-a-success-isnt-reality

'Fox News Sunday' on August 29, 2021

'Fox News Sunday' welcomed guests Jake Sullivan, Mitch McConnell and Annie Linskey

source https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/fox-news-sunday-on-august-29-2021

Graham claims Afghanistan war 'has not ended' despite withdrawal: 'We've entered into a new deadly chapter'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., asserted Sunday that not only is the war in Afghanistan not ending with the Aug. 31 U.S. withdrawal, it is only going to get worse.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/graham-afghanistan-war-has-not-ended-despite-withdrawal-deadly-chapter

Saturday, August 28, 2021

John Rich's Redneck Riviera Bar honors 13 US service members killed in Kabul terror attack

Tributes are pouring in for the 13 U.S. service members killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul Thursday as they were helping evacuate American and Afghan civilians from the Taliban-held city.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/john-richs-redneck-riviera-bar-13-us-service-members-kabul

Students back away from Biden amid Afghanistan crisis: 'Bit of a disaster'

Amid the fallout from what President Biden described as a “messy” withdrawal from Afghanistan, students are now backing away from the progressive administration.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/students-back-away-from-biden-amid-afghanistan-inflation-spikes

Celebrities pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman one year after his death

Celebrities honored the late actor Chadwick Boseman one year after his death. The "Black Panther" star passed away in 2020 after battling cancer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-pay-tribute-chadwick-boseman-anniversary-death

Kendall Jenner and beau Devin Booker spotted showing rare PDA while on romantic Italian getaway

Kendall Jenner and boyfriend Devin Booker packed on the PDA during a rare sighting amid their Italian vacation. The model gave the NBA star a kiss on the cheek while the two shared a meal.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-pda-kiss-italian-vacation

Bryson DeChambeau Soars. Patrick Cantlay Drags Him Back to Earth.


By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3mIQ8wC

Experts question decision not to name ISIS terrorists killed in Afghanistan drone strike

The failure of the Biden administration to name the two Islamic State terrorists killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan on Friday has led some experts to conclude they were not high-value targets.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/experts-question-decision-not-to-name-isis-terrorists-killed-in-drone-strike

Al Sharpton to Biden: Black community is being stabbed ‘in the back’

Rev. Al Sharpton hit the stage Saturday during a voting rights rally to tell President Biden that supporters of the filibuster are “stabbing” the Black community “in the back.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sharpton-tells-biden-black-community-is-being-stabbed-in-the-back

DeSantis requests Biden administration stop resettling illegal immigrants in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week wrote to the Biden administration, asking it to stop resettling illegal immigrants in the state of Florida -- and to either deport them instead, or send them to a state that supports the "flouting of our immigration laws."

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/desantis-biden-administration-resettling-illegal-immigrants-florida

Texas Roadhouse in Kentucky honors 13 US service members slain in Kabul bombing with touching photo

A Kentucky restaurant manager’s tribute to the 13 U.S. service members killed in a terror attack while trying to help evacuate Americans and Afghan allies from Taliban-held Kabul Thursday has touched hearts across the country.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/kentucky-texas-roadhouse-honors-13-us-service-members-slain-in-kabul

Son of Robert Kennedy speaks out on the potential release of his father's killer

Douglas Kennedy says he supports the potential release of Sirhan Sirhan, who killed Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/son-robert-kennedy-potential-release-fathers-killer

Netflix picks up NBC's 'Manifest' for fourth season

Netflix picked up "Manifest" from NBC after the show was canceled. The fourth season will feature 20 episodes, the most of any season so far.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/netflix-picks-up-manifest-fourth-season-nbc-canceled

Father of slain Marine speaks out on 'chaotic' situation in Afghanistan

The father of Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui told "Tucker Carlson Today" he believes the situation on the ground in Afghanistan is "chaotic," but the support he received in the wake of his son's death has been "incredible."

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/father-of-slain-marine-speaks-out-on-chaotic-situation-in-afghanistan

Kim Kardashian shares unseen photos of her in wedding dress at Kanye's 'Donda' listening event amid divorce

Kim Kardashian gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at moments from Kanye West's fourth "Donda" listening event. The reality TV star participated in the event, appearing to re-marry West wearing a Balenciaga gown.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-unseen-photos-balenciaga-wedding-dress-kanye-donda-event

Anti-lockdown protests erupt on streets of Berlin: 'We are the people'

Protesters filled the German capital again on Saturday to demonstrate against the government’s coronavirus measures, despite bans against several gatherings.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/protests-in-berlin-for-and-against-coronavirus-restrictions

Chelsea Proves a Point While Collecting One at Liverpool


By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jrjf5m

CDC publishes guide for 'inclusive language' to encourage 'health equity'

The CDC published a guide to 'inclusive language' in order to promote 'health equity'

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cdc-publishes-guide-for-inclusive-language-to-encourage-health-equity

These are the US service members killed in the Kabul airport attack

A terror attack outside Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan left 11 Marines, one Army soldier and a Navy corpsman dead Thursday, injuring 20 more service members and inflicting even more carnage on Afghan civilians.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/these-are-the-us-service-members-killed-in-the-kabul-airport-attack

Pentagon appears to break with State Dept on Haqqani network, says there is ‘co-mingling’ with the Taliban

The Pentagon appeared to break with the State Department on Saturday on the relationship between the Haqqani network and the Taliban -- conceding that there was "co-mingling" after the State Dept. had called them separate entities.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-state-dept-haqqani-network-taliban

Army Green Beret discusses 'horrors' of Afghanistan evacuation efforts

Amid ongoing evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, Tim Kennedy – a Green Beret, Special Forces sniper, and Army Ranger – spoke with Fox News about his experience in Kabul after rescuing more than 8,900 individuals and discussed the “horrors of people getting to the airport.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/army-green-beret-discusses-horrors-of-afghanistan-evacuation-efforts

State Department says 350 Americans still attempting to leave Afghanistan

About 350 American citizens are still trying to leave Afghanistan in the final days of the U.S. withdrawal effort that's been marred by a deadly terrorist attack and a Taliban takeover.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-350-americans-afghanistan

Biden warns another terror attack in Kabul ‘highly likely’ in next 24-36 hours

President Biden on Saturday warned that another terrorist attack in Afghanistan in the next 24-36 hours is "highly likely" -- as he promised to continue to pursue the group responsible for Thursday’s attack that killed 13 U.S. troops.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-terror-attack-kabul-highly-likely-afghanistan

Carole Baskin sells Joe Exotic's zoo, deal bans property from being a zoo for at least 100 years

Carole Baskin has sold Joe Exotic's Oklahoma zoo properties. The "Tiger King" star required the new owners to agree to a deal prohibiting the land from being used as a zoo for at least 100 years.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/carole-baskin-sells-joe-exotic-oklahome-zoo-land-bans-animals-100-years

Chelsea Clinton spotted jogging in the Hamptons weeks before Lewinsky miniseries premiere

Chelsea Clinton was spotted out for a jog in the Hamptons Thursday weeks before her family’s personal life will be brought back into the national spotlight in the form of a documentary on her father’s impeachment.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chelsea-clinton-spotted-jogging-in-the-hamptons-weeks-before-lewinsky-miniseries-premiere

Friday, August 27, 2021

Tim McGraw on how wife Faith Hill helped him achieve sobriety: 'She just grabbed me and hugged me'

The country music star, 54, remembered a time when he was battling alcohol addiction where he grew fearful he was heading down a potentially devastating path.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-helped-achieve-sobriety

Twitter won't verify Alan Page, NFL Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court justice, citing 'notability'

Alan Page is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a Minnesota Vikings legend, a former associate justice in the Minnesota Supreme Court and he even received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump, but despite his astounding lifetime accomplishments, Twitter doesn’t believe he has enough “notability” to be verified.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/twitter-alan-page-nfl-minnesota-supreme-court-justice-notability

Veteran US Navy SEAL blasts Biden on Afghanistan: 'I haven't seen his heart in any of this'

Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL Jimmy Graham is baffled at President Joe Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan that has left the Taliban in control of the country and doesn’t think the commander in chief is up for the job. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/veteran-us-navy-seal-blasts-biden-afghanistan

Jerry Harkness, 81, Dies; Star of a Historic Integrated Basketball Team


By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2WqCpzY

Local cop is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's lookalike: 'I'll play along'

A local cop is nearly a Dwayne "The Johnson" lookalike. Eric Fields has 17 years of service under his belt for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/local-cop-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-lookalike

Deroy Murdock: Biden's Afghanistan fiasco has ruined America's best friendship in record time

Biden’s initially foolish, now fatal, Afghanistan catastrophe has atomized U.S. international ties as if with a MOAB bomb, not least among America’s best friends abroad.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-afghanistan-america-best-friendship-deroy-murdock

Houston men charged in killing of New Orleans detective; ‘Death is on the table,’ officials say

Two suspects connected to the death of an off-duty New Orleans police detective and the wounding of another person during a daylight robbery at a Houston restaurant have been arrested and could face the death penalty, officials said Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/houston-charged-killing-new-orleans-death

Intelligence community releases inconclusive COVID-19 origin report

The Biden administration released its findings Friday from a 90-day investigation into the origin of the coronavirus and said it was unable to definitively conclude where the virus causing COVID-19 originated from.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/intelligence-community-releases-covid-origin-report-without-conclusion-on-where-virus-originated

California reporters criticize Gavin Newsom for dodging them in favor of national media interviews

Some California-based reporters called out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday for avoiding sit-down interviews with state outlets in favor of national ones.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-reporters-knock-gavin-newsom-dodging-national-media

Marine demands senior leaders accept 'accountability' for Afghanistan, gets removed from position

Marine Lt. Gen. Stuart Scheller is demanding that senior U.S. leaders hold themselves accountable for actions made during the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan that led to the deaths of 13 service members.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/marine-afghanistan-senior-leaders-accountability

Demi Moore sizzles in one-piece swimsuit in honor of 'red hot summer'

Demi Moore sizzled in a red one-piece swimsuit from her latest campaign with Andie's Swim. The bathing suit featured spaghetti straps and a tie around her waist.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/demi-moore-red-one-piece-swimsuit-andies-swim-modeling-campaign

‘Daily Show’ mocks CNN’s ‘epic news bro’ Chris Cuomo with scathing mock documentary: 'Bros before ethics'

"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" lampooned embattled CNN host and "epic news bro" Chris Cuomo Friday with a mock biography that chronicles the "Cuomo Prime Time" namesake’s rise to fame.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/daily-show-cnn-epic-news-bro-chris-cuomo

Afghanistan evacuation: DHS to take lead on relocating Afghan citizens in US, Psaki says

The Department of Homeland Security has taken lead on the process of relocating Afghan citizens entering the United States, putting them through a "thorough" vetting process. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/afghanistan-evacuation-dhs-lead-relocating-psaki

Liberal pundits lose it over SCOTUS decision overturning Biden eviction moratorium: 'Cruel, conscienceless'

Liberal media members and pundits reacted angrily to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the federal moratorium on evictions, despite the Biden administration's admitting it had no legal standing to extend the moratorium.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/media-supreme-court-decision-joe-biden-eviction-moratorium

Biden says US weighing COVID-19 vaccine boosters five months after second dose

Federal officials are weighing considerations to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots five months after the initial series, or three months sooner than initially planned, President Biden said Friday, citing the recommendation by the Israeli prime minister.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/biden-us-weighing-covid-19-vaccine-booster-shots-months-sooner

Rep. Meijer says US forces must leave Afghanistan by August deadline: ‘We do not have an option’

Republican Rep. Peter Meijer said Friday that the U.S. has no option but to fully withdrawal all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by the August deadline, despite calls for an extension from some lawmakers and human rights groups.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rep-meijer-says-us-forces-must-leave-afghanistan-by-august-deadline-we-do-not-have-an-option

Jessica Simpson stuns in animal print dress for date night with husband Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson showed off her curves on Thursday as she and her husband Eric Johnson stepped out for date night. The musician donned a tight-fitting animal print dress for the occasion.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessica-simpson-animal-print-date-night-outfit

Michael Goodwin: Biden's exit from Afghanistan is a surrender and defeat he wants to call success

America is taking its dead and wounded and leaving Afghanistan in the immediate aftermath of a slaughter. This is not an honorable exit.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-exit-afghanistan-surrender-michael-goodwin

Psaki: Biden doesn't want Kabul terrorists 'to live on the Earth anymore'

President Biden plans to order lethal force against the ISIS-K terrorists responsible for carrying out suicide bombings that killed U.S. service members at Kabul’s airport, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki indicated on Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/psaki-biden-kabul-terrorists-live-earth

Former Obama officials hammering Biden on Afghanistan highlighted in scorching RNC ad

The new RNC ad compiles clips of officials from former President Obama’s administration weighing in on the Afghanistan crisis caused by Biden’s hasty troop withdrawal.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-officials-biden-afghanistan-rnc-ad

Retired SEAL commander doubts Biden's vow to avenge Kabul attack: 'Hollow words off a teleprompter'

Former Navy SEAL David Sears blasted President Biden on "The Faulkner Focus" after President Biden claimed revenge for the terrorist attacks in Kabul that left 13 American service members dead.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/former-seal-biden-words-hollow-isis-afghanistan-attack

House Dem calls Biden's handling of Afghanistan 'f---g disaster'

The Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan has been a "f---g disaster" of "epic proportions," according to Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-afghanistan-disaster-moulton

Marine vet describes Afghan interpreter's plight: 'It's an absolute nightmare'

Marine veteran Corporal Caleb Taylor was candid about the "nightmare" plight of his former interpreter who is stuck in Afghanistan as the Taliban have taken control of the country, as well as how the U.S. got caught "flat-footed" while withdrawing U.S. troops.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/marine-vet-describes-afghan-interpreters-plight

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Paulina Gretzky, Dustin Johnson to get married in Tennessee

Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson will have a destination wedding, but it won’t be on some exotic beach outside the United States.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paulina-gretzky-dustin-johnson-married-tennessee

Carolina Hurricanes agree to 8-year deal with Svechnikov

Andrei Svechnikov has played three NHL seasons and reached the playoffs all three times — the last under a coach who was named the NHL's best — while finding himself as a top-line performer.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/carolina-hurricanes-agree-to-8-year-deal-with-svechnikov

About 3 in 4 pregnant women in US unvaccinated against COVID-19

Most pregnant women in the U.S. have yet to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/pregnant-women-unvaccinated-covid-19

Pulisic uncertain for World Cup qualifying after COVID

Christian Pulisic's availability for the United States' opening World Cup qualifier remains unclear following his positive COVID test.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pulisic-uncertain-world-cup-qualifying-after-covid

Djokovic's true Slam bid at US Open starts against qualifier

Novak Djokovic will begin his bid to win the U.S. Open for a men's-record 21st major tennis championship and to complete a calendar-year Grand Slam by facing a player who comes through qualifying.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/djokovics-true-slam-bid-at-us-open-starts-against-qualifier

Harris, Newsom rally canceled after Kabul suicide bombings

The vice president was slated to campaign for Newsom at his car rally on Friday as the California governor faces down a contentious recall election that may cost him his job.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-newsom-rally-cancelled-kabul-bombings

Afghan girl seen in viral photo skipping on airport tarmac after arriving in Brussels following evacuation

A moving photo of a young Afghan girl skipping on the tarmac of a Belgian airport after being evacuated from her war-torn native country has gone viral.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghan-girl-seen-skipping-tarmac-airport-brussels-evacuation

Indiana babysitter pleads not guilty in death of girl, 11 months, found dead in woods

A man charged in connection with the death of an 11-month-old Indiana girl found in a wooded area pleaded not guilty this week after coroner officials ruled her death a homicide.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/indiana-babysitter-guilty-death-missing-girl-woods

Family of mother stuck in Afghanistan with children describes chaos amid Kabul bombing

An Afghan mother with five of her children watched chaos unfold in Kabul Thursday as she waited for admittance into the airport near Abbey Gate as a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing at least 12 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/family-of-mother-stuck-in-afghanistan-with-children-describes-chaos-amid-kabul-bombing

Congressional offices to defy State Dept warning against 'uncoordinated messaging' to Afghanistan evacuees

The State Department warned members of Congress against directing Americans and U.S. allies in Afghanistan to the Kabul airport Wednesday night, hours before two bomb blasts killed at least 12 American service members.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-congress-directing-americans-kabul-airport-explosions

US sharing intelligence with Taliban to thwart ISIS attacks, general says

U.S. military officials said the United States "will continue to coordinate" with the Taliban in providing safe passage to the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, where suicide bombers carried out an attack that killed 12 U.S. service members and injured 15 others.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-military-sharing-intelligence-with-taliban-general-says

Outrage over US ambassador's 'heartless' comments on Americans trapped in Afghanistan: 'Blaming the victims'

Outraged viewers condemned U.S. diplomat Ross Wilson as "heartless" after he appeared to engage in victim-blaming after noting the State Department warned Americans in Afghanistan to leave and saying it's “their business” for those who chose to stay in the tumultuous region.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/top-us-diplomat-tells-cbs-americans-who-chose-not-leave-is-their-business

After a year without fans, the U.S. Open will welcome a full house.


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3Djw8Xl

Heidi Klum pokes fun at her wardrobe malfunction on 'America's Got Talent'

Heidi Klum showcased her own wardrobe malfunction on her Instagram page. The supermodel accidentally showed some extra skin during a recent episode of "America's Got Talent."

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/heidi-klum-wardrobe-malfunction-americas-got-talent-judge

Journalist covering Portland clashes says she was attacked by alleged Antifa protesters

An independent journalist says she was "attacked by ‘antifascist’ protesters" in Portland, where they damaged her property and shot paintballs at her, during weekend unrest, according to reports and details shared on social media. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/journalist-portland-attacked-antifa-protesters

Miami shooting victim who shielded son, 2, from crazed gunman 'always put others first,' family says

The grieving family of a Colorado tourist shot dead after shielding his 2-year-old son from a crazed gunman at a Miami Beach restaurant says the young father "always put others first, even from a young age." 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/miami-florida-shooting-victim-shielded-son-2-from-gunman

FLASHBACK: Biden vowed Afghanistan withdrawal would be 'safe and orderly'

During a press conference in March, President Biden vowed that the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, if the U.S. engaged in one, would be “safe and orderly.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-afghanistan-withdrawal-safe-orderly

Washington Post publishes column by Top Chef star slamming Post's humor writer, hinting for his replacement

The Washington Post on Wednesday published a self-deprecating column by Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi excoriating its own columnist, Gene Weingarten, while also hinting that he needed to be replaced by a writer of color.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-column-top-chef-star-writer-replacement

'Modern Family' star Eric Stonestreet trolls critics who mistakenly thought he was too old for his fiancee

Eric Stonestreet had a hilarious response for trolls criticizing his recent engagement announcement.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/modern-family-eric-stonestreet-critics-too-old-fiancee

Rep. Issa announces two San Diego families successfully freed from Afghanistan

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced the successful evacuation of two San Diego-area families out of Afghanistan as the deadly crisis continues to escalate. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-families-freed-afghanistan-darrell-issa

Kash Patel on Kabul attack: Taliban 'dictating the terms' to Biden of US exit from Afghanistan

Former Pentagon Chief of Staff Kash Patel said Thursday on "Outnumbered" that the Taliban is "dictating the terms" of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan and leveraged the situation to its strategic advantage.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/kabul-airport-attack-kash-patel-taliban-dictating-terms-biden

Americans likely to be left behind in Afghanistan after Kabul bombings: source

Americans trapped behind Taliban lines after the deadly bombings near Kabul's airport may not make it home and be stuck in Afghanistan past the Aug. 31 withdrawal date.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/americans-left-behind-afghanistan-kabul-bombings

Florida man's 1,135-pound blue marlin catch breaks fishing record in Maryland

There are some massive fish in the ocean.

source https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/florida-fishing-record-maryland-1135-pound-blue-marlin

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Pick Six: Who wins college football's biggest prizes in '21?

The last three Heisman Trophy winners include the first receiver to win the award in nearly three decades, a quarterback who was the 52nd-rated passer in the country the season before and a first-year starting QB.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pick-six-who-wins-college-footballs-biggest-prizes-in-21

Georgia men facing hate crime charges in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery to stand trial early next year

The trial for three Georgia men charged with hate crimes in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery last February was set on Tuesday to early next year.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-men-facing-hate-crime-charges-shooting-death-ahmaud-arbery-trial-early-next-year

ESPN Cancels Nichols’s Show After Her Remarks About a Colleague


By BY KEVIN DRAPER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Wp2P4Y

Fire damages self-described 'birthplace' of Harry Potter

A cafe in Scotland's capital where author J.K. Rowling wrote some of the Harry Potter books has been damaged in a fire.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/fire-damages-birthplace-of-harry-potter

Psaki grilled about Biden joking in response to Afghanistan question

Fox News’ Peter Doocy held Psaki’s feet to the fire regarding Biden’s latest gaffe where he cracked a joke in response to a reporter’s question on Americans stranded in Afghanistan as the Taliban solidify their hold on the country.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/psaki-grilled-biden-joking-afghanistan-question

24 California students, 16 parents stranded in Afghanistan after summer vacations

A total of 40 California students and parents are currently stranded in Afghanistan after traveling to the country over the summer, according to local reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-students-parents-stranded-afghanistan

Bipartisan group of lawmakers plan Afghanistan trip in defiance of Pelosi, McCarthy requests not to do so

Some House members from both sides of the aisle are planning to head to Afghanistan despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging their members not to travel to the region, Fox News has learned.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bipartisan-lawmakers-afghanistan-defy-requests-pelosi-mccarthy

'Jeopardy!' and Mayim Bialik have mutual interest in actress becoming permanent host: report

Mayim Bialik and "Jeopardy!" executives reportedly have a mutual interest in the actress taking over hosting duties and are working to accommodate her acting schedule.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-mutual-interest-permanent-host

Man with family stranded in Afghanistan cautions Biden on trusting the Taliban: 'Don’t fall for their lies'

An Afghan refugee, who escaped the Taliban 20 years ago, is fighting for his family’s safe return amid the collapse of Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/family-stranded-afghanistan-cautions-biden-taliban

Prince Albert of Monaco visits Princess Charlene with their twins after months-long separation

The princess went to Instagram on Wednesday to post a series of portraits as she beams alongside the 63-year-old and their 6-year-old twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-albert-of-monaco-reunites-princess-charlene-south-africa

Psaki claims US doesn't negotiate with terrorists despite Biden admin depending on Taliban for evacuation

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that U.S. policy is still not to negotiate with terrorists, despite apparently relying heavily on the statements and promises by Taliban leaders since their takeover of Afghanistan last week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/psaki-us-negotiate-terrorists-biden-admin-taliban-evacuation

Loudoun residents ask judge to remove controversial school board member amid battle over critical race theory

Loudoun County residents are asking a court to remove school board member Beth Barts, representing a significant escalation at one of the epicenters in the battle over critical race theory (CRT).

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/loudoun-beth-barts-school-board-recall-critical-race-theory

Off-duty New Orleans detective killed in Houston had been in city only a few hours, friend says

The friend of an off-duty New Orleans police detective killed last weekend in a brazen robbery outside a popular Houston restaurant that left another person injured said they were in the city for only a few hours before he was gunned down.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-orleans-detective-killed-houston

Moab double homicide: Utah authorities, FBI on hunt for suspect in killing of newlywed couple

Utah authorities are still searching for suspects a week after the shooting deaths of two young women who were on a camping trip when they died.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-double-homicide-two-women

Taliban appoints former Guantanamo Bay detainee released under Obama to leadership post in Afghanistan

The Taliban announced the appointment of Mohammad Nabi Omari, a former Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (GTMO) detainee who has close ties to al Qaeda, to governor of the Khost Province in Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/taliban-guantanamo-bay-obama-leadership-afghanistan

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry are ‘talking’ to Prince William, Kate Middleton ‘by Zoom': Princess Diana’s coach

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are allegedly in talks with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge via Zoom and FaceTime.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/meghan-markle-prince-harry-prince-william-kate-middleton-talking-stewart-pearce

Start screening for Type 2 diabetes earlier, at age 35, task force recommends

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended lowering the age to start screening for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes among obese or overweight adults by five years, to age 35.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/lower-screening-age-type-2-diabetes

Cowboys' Jerry Jones says getting vaccinated is for the 'common good': 'This is a team game'

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is all about personal choice when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine but he believes that changes when you consider the team dynamic.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cowboys-jerry-jones-vaccinated-common-good-team-game

'Remain in Mexico' SCOTUS ruling: Texas AG Paxton vows to hold Biden admin accountable after win

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday said his state would continue to hold the Biden administration accountable, a day after the Supreme Court reinstated the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy in response to a lawsuit from Texas and Missouri.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-paxton-biden-accountable-remain-mexico-scotus-win

California officials urge caution after harmful algae bloom found in lake

California health officials are warning residents and visitors to act with caution after harmful algae was found in Madera County's Hensley Lake.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-officials-urge-caution-after-harmful-algae-bloom-found-in-lake

Rep. Waltz on 'Faulkner Focus': Looming hostage crisis could make Iran in 1979 ‘look like a sleepover’

Republicans tore into President Biden on Wednesday, claiming that the commander-in-chief’s pledge to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by August 31 could lead to a bigger hostage situation than Iran in 1979.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/waltz-mccaul-malliotakis-afghanistan-biden-hostage-iran-sleepover

Paul Anka was furious with Michael Jackson over ‘stolen tapes’

Michael, that was "Bad."

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/paul-anka-was-furious-with-michael-jackson-over-stolen-tapes

Pfizer/BioNTech request full FDA approval of COVID-19 booster vaccine

Pfizer/BioNTech have initiated an application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for individuals aged 16 and up, the companies announced Wednesday, noting an expected completion by the end of the week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/pfizer-biontech-request-full-fda-approval-of-covid-19-booster-vaccine

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Tom Cruise lands helicopter in UK family's garden, takes them for a ride: 'It was surreal'

The "Top Gun" movie star reportedly needed a place to rest his chopper and used a local woman's Warwickshire garden.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tom-cruise-lands-helicopter-family-garden-england

Arizona AG warns of potential border threat from terrorists freed by Taliban in Afghanistan

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich – the latest Republican to link the border crisis to the situation in Afghanistan – is warning of a potential terrorist threat via the southern border from prisoners being freed by the Taliban.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arizona-ag-border-threat-terrorists-taliban-afghanistan

Yakuza boss first to be sentenced to death in Japan

A district judge in Japan sentenced a top boss in the organized crime group, referred to as Yakuza, to death on Tuesday, a punishment believed to be the first of its kind for the mob, according to reports.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/yakuza-boss-first-to-be-sentenced-to-death-in-japan

White House leaves door open to potentially extending Afghanistan withdrawal deadline

The White House has not completely shut the door on leaving U.S. troops in Afghanistan beyond Aug 31

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-leaves-door-open-to-potentially-extending-afghanistan-withdrawal-deadline

'Lego Master' artist explains his job creating building challenges for contestants

It takes almost as much creativity finding a Lego Master as it does to become one.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/lego-master-artist-job-creating-challenges

Celebrities remember Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts: 'He is one of a kind'

Celebrities ranging from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Joan Jett shared tributes to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. The musician passed away Tuesday at a London-area hospital.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/celebrities-pay-tribute-rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts

Afghan translator trapped in Kabul describes a 'ghost city' as thousands flee

Tales of hope — and horror — are coming from Afghanistan. The pace of evacuations is definitely picking up. But there are thousands who remain stranded in Kabul, now run by the Taliban. Including many who have helped the U.S. military over the years. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/afghan-translator-kabul-ghost-city

Missouri man drowns in Lake Michigan after savings 2 boys

A Missouri man who died after rescuing two young relatives from the choppy waters of Lake Michigan is the fourth person to drown in the lake this summer in the southeastern Wisconsin city of Racine.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-man-drowns-in-lake-after-savings-boys

Fauci calls on unvaccinated Americans to expedite pandemic end

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s leading infectious disease expert, during a White House briefing Tuesday appealed to eligible unvaccinated Americans to roll their sleeves, receive shots and accelerate the timeline to the pandemic’s end.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/fauci-appeal-unvaccinated-expedite-pandemic-end

Jaguars RB Etienne out for season with left foot injury

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Travis Etienne is out for the season after injuring his left foot in Monday's preseason loss at New Orleans.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jaguars-rb-etienne-likely-out-for-season-with-foot-injury

FIFA Will Share in $200 Million Payout From Justice Department


By BY REBECCA R. RUIZ AND TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3yj5Qk1

Nothing Got in the Way of These Paralympians


By BY ERICA ACKERBERG AND AMY PADNANI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jaAzeS

Husband frustrated as he tries to rescue wife stranded in Afghanistan: 'I feel betrayed'

In interviews with Fox News, a husband and wife duo expressed their frustration with the Biden administration, emphasizing that the road to get home for Americans stuck in Afghanistan is paved with immense danger, confusion, and distrust.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/husband-biden-admin-rescue-wife-stranded-afghanistan

New conservative group targets Hassan, Kelly over Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending push

A newly formed conservative group is going up with an ad blitz taking aim at two Democratic senators who may face challenging reelections next year over their party’s $3.5 trillion spending proposal.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-conservative-group-targets-hassan-kelly-democrats-trillion-spending-push

Larry Elder surges past Gavin Newsom in Google searches

Elder overtook Newsom handily in Google searches according to Google Trends, meaning Newsom’s biggest competitor for his job is gaining steam as the recall vote looms.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/larry-elder-surges-gavin-newsom-google-searches

Byron Donalds blasts Biden's Afghanistan deadline: He 'abdicated all responsibility'

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on “America Reports” Tuesday called for President Biden to resign because the lawmaker feels the commander-in-chief has "not taken responsibility" for the fallout in Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/byron-donalds-afghanistan-biden-deadline-abdicated-responsibility

Texas town shuts down after seeing spike in COVID cases

An entire town in Texas was forced to shut down after half of the residents tested positive for COVID-19.

source https://www.foxnews.com/health/texas-town-shuts-down-covid-spike

Taliban reliant on illegal drug trafficking for financing as production booms, UN says

As the Taliban secures its grip on Afghanistan, the United Nations is warning that the militant group is reliant on drug trafficking as one of its primary sources of financing, as opium poppy production has increased significantly.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/taliban-illegal-drug-trafficking-financing-production-booms-un

Associated Press: Palestinian 'activists' launched incendiary balloon attack from Gaza on Israel

The Associated Press (AP) was the target of sharp criticism Tuesday over its article that referred to individuals who launched an incendiary balloon attack on Israel from Gaza as "activists."

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/associated-press-activists-incendiary-balloons-israel

Ella Bruning turns into a big name for Little League

Ella Bruning has become the person everyone wants to talk to in South Williamsport this week.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ella-bruning-turns-into-a-big-name-for-little-league

No. 11 Oregon carries high expectations in Pac-12

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal knows his Ducks enter the new season bearing the burden of outside expectations. However, he focuses on the goals he has set instead of what others are saying.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/no-11-oregon-carries-high-expectations-in-pac-12

Stop & Shop throws retired WWII vet, former employee surprise 100th birthday bash

Stop & Shop wanted to thank Benny Ficeto, not only for his service to this country, but for his dedication to the Edison, New Jersey, store for over a decade.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/veteran-stop-and-shop-surprise-birthday-party

Premier League Won’t Release Players for September World Cup Qualifiers


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Monday, August 23, 2021

Don’t Like FIFA’s Schedule? Go Ahead and Appeal. To FIFA.


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Jessie James Decker sizzles in multicolored bikini during beach outing

The 33-year-old star took to Instagram on Sunday to share a photo of herself and her husband, Eric Decker, posing on the beach while on vacation.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessie-james-decker-rainbow-bikini-beach

Top Biden aide questioned on whether president understands ‘full picture’ on Afghanistan

National security adviser Jake Sullivan was questioned during a press briefing Monday on whether President Biden understands the "full picture" about the potential terrorism threat coming out of Afghanistan now that the Taliban have taken over the country.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-aide-sullivan-afghanistan-full-picture

Military veterans demand Biden meeting over 'commitments' to evacuate Afghan allies

A coalition of military veteran organizations requested a meeting with President Biden on Monday to discuss his administration’s efforts to safely evacuate Afghan allies who face potential reprisals from the Taliban following the planned U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/military-veterans-biden-commitments-evacuate-afghan-allies

Hegseth: Americans not being allowed to leave Afghanistan 'are already hostage' to the Taliban

Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth explained to “The Faulkner Focus” on Monday that the Taliban is holding thousands of Americans hostage and that the military needs to take "serious measures" if any of them are harmed.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/hegseth-us-citizens-evacuated-afghanistan-biden

Psaki claims no Americans 'stranded' in Afghanistan in heated exchange

White House press secretary Jen Psaki was visibly annoyed during the press briefing Monday when she was asked whether President Biden was aware most of the criticism against the Afghanistan withdrawal was about Americans being “stranded” in Kabul.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/psaki-americans-stranded-afghanistan

Police investigating fight at Steelers game where man slugged woman

The fight between fans that went viral at the Steelers-Lions preseason game Saturday is being investigated by local authorities.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/police-investigating-fight-at-steelers-game-where-man-slugged-woman

From mothers to monsters: Nancy Grace goes inside the cases of infamous 'Murder Moms'

Moms turned murders: Nancy Grace uncovers the gruesome truth of how their own children became the victims of their vicious rage. Watch this week-long true-crime series on Fox Nation.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/from-mothers-to-monsters-nancy-grace-goes-inside-the-cases-of-infamous-murder-moms

Jets suffer another massive injury blow

The wrong kind of hits keep on coming for the Jets’ defense.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jets-suffer-another-massive-injury-blow

Cuomo critics react as governor serves out final day in office: 'Good riddance'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo bid farewell on Monday as he prepared to step down from office, but his detractors did not let up on their criticism with the governor’s departure.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-critics-ny-governor-final-day-in-office-good-riddance

Mike Trout discusses mental health battle while dealing with injury

Mike Trout says he is hoping to return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup this season, despite a calf injury that has sidelined him since May, but the center fielder thought he’d be back by now.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mike-trout-discusses-mental-health-battle-while-dealing-with-injury

Paralympics to Open With Empty Stands but a Bigger Stage


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Rod Gilbert, Known as Mr. Ranger, Warmed New York to Ice Hockey


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Outrage as Biden again takes no questions on Afghanistan: 'Walkaway Joe'

President Joe Biden took flak again Monday for taking no questions about Afghanistan as the crisis in the war-torn country continues.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-again-takes-no-questions-on-afghanistan

Fiesta Bowl, Caesars announce sports betting partnership

The Fiesta Bowl Organization announced a multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment on Monday, pairing one of the biggest postseason college football games with legal sports gambling in Arizona.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fiesta-bowl-caesars-announce-sports-betting-partnership

Daytona Beach Police Officer Jason Raynor honored at funeral 2 months after shooting

Hundreds of friends, loved ones and Florida officials said their final goodbyes on Monday to the fallen Daytona Beach, Florida, police officer who died 55 days after he was shot in the head while on patrol. 

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/daytona-beach-police-officer-jason-raynor-funeral

Afghanistan: White House won't commit to extending Aug. 31 deadline after Taliban threat

President Biden's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday wouldn't say whether Biden would planned on sticking to the Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline in Kabul, Afghanistan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/afghanistan-white-house-august-31-deadline-taliban

Janice Dean: It's Andrew Cuomo's last day as governor. My fight won't stop after he's gone

Monday, August 23, marks New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s last day in office.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/andrew-cuomo-governor-fight-janice-dean

CNN's Acosta repeatedly deflects Biden criticism in testy interview with GOP congressman Issa

CNN anchor Jim Acosta's rank partisanship was evident yet again Sunday as he battled a GOP guest over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and bemoaned “disgusting” years-old remarks by a conservative radio host running for governor in California.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/acosta-tangles-with-gop-congressman-issa

US Open champs get lowest payout since 2012; total prizes up

The two singles champions at this year’s U.S. Open will earn 35% less than in 2019, the last time the Grand Slam tennis tournament allowed spectators, while prize money for qualifying and the first three rounds of the main draw will rise as part of an overall increase.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/us-open-champs-lowest-payout-since-2012-total-prizes-up

Barry Morphew's hands riddled with fingernail abrasions, cuts scabbing over after wife Suzanne's disappearance

The third day of the preliminary hearing for Barry Morphew, charged with murdering his missing wife Suzanne Morphew, revealed photos showing his hands and arms visibly injured following her disappearance.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/barry-morphew-fingernail-abrasions-cuts-scabbing-wife-suzanne-disappearance

Ant Anstead and Renée Zellweger are Instagram official: ‘Incredibly magical’

News of the budding romance came days after Ant Anstead finalized his divorce from Christina Haack.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ant-anstead-renee-zellweger-instagram-official

Miami police chief flashed same 'OK' hand gesture in past photo as officer he suspended, union says

A police union in Miami shared a year-old photo of Chief Art Acevedo appearing to flash the same "OK" hand gesture he suspended an officer for using last week amid allegations it represented "White power."

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/miami-police-chief-ok-hand-gesture

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Rare sawfish with rope tied around its mouth reeled in

The ocean is full of unexpected surprises.

source https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/rare-sawfish-rope-tied-mouth-reeled

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera belts 500th home run of career

Miguel Cabrera has reached another major milestone.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tigers-miguel-cabrera-500th-home-run-career

Australian rescue dogs shot over COVID restrictions: report

A local government in Australia is facing an investigation after horrific reports surfaced.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/australian-rescue-dogs-shot-over-covid-restrictions-report

Rays rout White Sox 9-0, take 2 of 3 in series; Archer hurt

Backup catcher Francisco Mejía had a three-run double, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a seven-hitter, and the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Sunday in a matchup of AL division leaders.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rays-rout-white-sox-9-0-take-2-of-3-in-series-archer-hurt

Pacquiao ponders ring retirement, political plans after loss

Manny Pacquiao sounded like a fighter on his way out and a politician on his way up.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pacquiao-ponders-ring-retirement-political-plans-after-loss

Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

Case Keenum showed why Cleveland invested in him to back up Baker Mayfield, throwing a touchdown pass and leading the Browns to a 17-13 win over the New York Giants in an exhibition game Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/keenum-throws-td-browns-beat-giants-in-matchup-of-reserves

Biden urges Taliban to provide for 'well being' of Afghans

President Biden promised that the U.S. would welcome allies from Afghanistan who helped American troops against the Taliban, once they have been "screened and cleared."

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-u-s-will-welcome-afghan-allies-once-screened-and-cleared

FOX News Media successfully evacuates three Afghan nationals from Kabul

FOX News Media successfully evacuated three Afghan nationals, as well as an Afghan colleague from a regional media company, and their respective families who formerly served as freelance associates, from Kabul, Afghanistan on Sunday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/fox-news-media-successfully-evacuates-three-afghan-nationals

Security footage shows moment gunman ambushed slain Ice-T pal

Police on Saturday released a surveillance video of the fatal shooting of Ice-T pal and filmmaker Joseph “Taheim” Bryan in the hopes of identifying the triggerman.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/security-footage-shows-moment-gunman-ambushed-slain-ice-t-pal

After Mike Richards leaves ‘Jeopardy!’ Ryan Reynolds shares hilarious tweet supporting LeVar Burton as host

Ryan Reynolds made a not-so-subtle push for LeVar Burton to be the next host of “Jeopardy!” following Mike Richards’ exit.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mike-richards-jeopardy-ryan-reynolds-hilarious-tweet-supporting-levar-burton

Afghanistan: Rep. Michael McCaul says US has no intel in nation, gives victory to Taliban, other adversaries

Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News the U.S. has no intelligence in Kabul outside the airport, marking a victory for the Taliban, Russia, China and Iran.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/afghanistan-we-are-completely-dark

With 500th Homer, Cabrera Joins a Club That’s Getting More Exclusive


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PGA Tour hopes for best after rain soaks Liberty National

Liberty National avoided the brunt of the wind from Hurricane Henri, but not the rain that forced the final round of The Northern Trust to finish on Monday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/pga-tour-hopes-for-best-after-rain-soaks-liberty-national

Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/titans-coach-mike-vrabel-tests-positive-for-covid-19

Bush press secretary: Biden ‘all around clueless’ on Afghanistan

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer blasted President Biden’s Friday press conference on the debacle in Afghanistan, saying the president has put Americans “just one stray bullet away from a bloodbath in Kabul.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bush-press-secretary-biden-all-around-clueless-on-afghanistan

Rays place Cruz on COVID-19 injured list; Archer, Choi exit

The Tampa Bay Rays placed designated hitter Nelson Cruz on the COVID-19 injured list.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rays-place-cruz-on-covid-19-injured-list-archer-choi-exit

Video: Steelers fans fight after woman hits man in stands during game

It’s football season again in Pittsburgh.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/video-steelers-fans-fight-after-woman-hits-man-in-stands-during-game

Schumer, Pelosi panned for dancing with Stephen Colbert, Napa fundraiser with Biden's presidency under siege

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are facing backlash on Twitter after videos showed them yucking it up over the weekend while Afghanistan, and President Biden’s legacy, are under siege.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schumer-pelosi-dancing-napa-fundraiser-bidens-presidency-implodes

Josef Newgarden wins wild Gateway IndyCar race by .5397 sec

Josef Newgarden won the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 aty World Wide Technology Raceway to pick up his second win of the Indycar season.

source https://www.foxnews.com/auto/josef-newgarden-wins-gateway-indycar-race-5397-sec

NYC Mayor de Blasio booed at concert cut short by Henri storms

Mayor Bill de Blasio, taking the stage at a “Welcome Back NYC” concert, was inundated with “boos” from some in the crowd hours before the star studded musical event which drew thousands of attendees required to show proof of vaccination before entering was cut short due to lightning.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/nyc-mayor-de-blasio-booed-welcome-back-concert-henri-storms

Browns RB Nick Chubb launches ‘Chubb Cereal’ to help children’s cause

Cleveland Browns stud running back Nick Chubb has been an excellent example on and off the field since joining the team a few years back, and has been touted as the best running back in the game today.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/browns-rb-nick-chubb-launches-chubb-cereal-to-help-childrens-cause

Sen. Cotton calls Biden Afghanistan withdrawal 'disastrous,' warns of long-lasting impacts

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, called President Biden’s handling of the troop withdrawal from the region “disastrous.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-disastrous-troop-withdrawal-afghanistan-impact-tom-cotton

After Loss, Manny Pacquiao Is Left to Consider His Future


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Saturday, August 21, 2021

KT McFarland: Joe Biden is living in an alternate reality. Afghanistan proves it

I pray Joe Biden wakes up to reality in Afghanistan and becomes the president America needs today.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/joe-biden-alternate-reality-afghanistan-kt-mcfarland

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bubic-takes-no-hitter-into-7th-royals-beat-cubs-4-2

Sputtering Rahm, superb Smith share lead at Northern Trust

Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith were tied for the lead Saturday in The Northern Trust, and neither could have imagined how they got there.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/sputtering-rahm-superb-smith-share-lead-at-northern-trust

Veteran opens up about what he witnessed serving in Iraq and Afghanistan

Retired Captain John Branson spoke with Fox Nation about his time serving in the Marines and opened up about what he experienced in the war-torn countries.

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/veteran-opens-up-about-what-he-witnessed-serving-in-iraq-and-afghanistan

Sen. Thom Tillis: Mr. Biden, 70,000 need to get out of Afghanistan. Don't let the Taliban dictate terms

President Biden must accept the reality in Afghanistan that if he is going to live up to his pledge, we cannot be held back by another artificial timeline.

source https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-70000-afghanistan-taliban-sen-thom-tillis

Christina Haack shows off bikini body while enjoying beach day

Christina Haack enjoyed a day at the beach Thursday. The "Flip or Flop" star was joined by her five-year-old son and her boyfriend Josh Hall.

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/christina-haack-orange-county-beach-day-josh-hall-son

Daughter of exiled Afghan President Ghani strolls in NYC amid chaos

The daughter of Afghanistan’s in-exile President Ashraf Ghani was spotted strolling around New York City this week as the deadly and chaotic US evacuations in Kabul continue.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/daughter-afghan-president-ghani-nyc

Ryu cruises through 7 innings, Blue Jays beat Tigers 3-0

Hyun Jin Ryu cruised through seven innings, Randal Grichuk and Marcus Semien each homerd and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ryu-cruises-through-7-innings-blue-jays-beat-tigers-3-0

20 GOP states push back against Biden gun regulations

Attorneys general of 20 states are fighting back against an "unconstitutional" Biden administration proposal to regulate gun parts.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-states-push-back-biden-gun-regulations

Sha’Carri Richardson Finishes Last in Return to Track


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Cole whiffs Donaldson, pitches streaking Yanks past Twins

Gerrit Cole struck out Josh Donaldson with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning and got through the sixth throwing shutout ball, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 Saturday for their season-high ninth straight win.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cole-whiffs-donaldson-pitches-streaking-yanks-past-twins

Trubisky shines as Bills roll past Bears with 41-15 win

Even if it was a preseason game, Buffalo quarterback Mitchell Trubisky gained possibly a small measure of satisfaction at Soldier Field on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trubisky-shines-as-bills-roll-past-bears-with-41-15-win

West Virginia AG sues Biden admin over border policy reversal tied to ‘devastating’ fentanyl flow

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is suing the Biden administration over a key immigration policy reversal he says has fueled a "devastating" flow in the deadly drug fentanyl.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/west-virginia-ag-sues-biden-admin-border-policy-reversal-fentanyl-flow

Murdaugh double murders: 2019 boat crash survivor feared crossing family of lawyers

Stephen Smith was 19 years old in 2015 when he was found dead on a rural South Carolina road in what was officially ruled a hit-and-run, despite the incident report stating there was "no evidence to suggest the victim was struck by a vehicle.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/murdaugh-double-murders-2019-boat-crash-survivor-feared-crossing-family-of-lawyers

Earth, Wind & Fire wants to boogie with Dua Lipa at We Love NYC concert

For generations of R&B fans, Earth, Wind & Fire have been an elemental force in the soundtrack of their lives. And 50 years after the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band — founded by the late Maurice White — dropped its self-titled debut, EWF is still making us groove to ’70s classics such as “Shining Star,” “Boogie Wonderland” and, of course, “September.”

source https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/earth-wind-fire-dua-lipa-nyc-concert

Rays beat White Sox 8-4; McHugh earns first save

Brandon Lowe, Manuel Margot, and Joey Wendle each had two hits and two RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rays-beat-white-sox-8-4-mchugh-earns-first-save

Greece extends border wall amid European fears of Afghan migrant wave

Greece announced on Friday that it has extended its border wall with Turkey as part of its efforts to stop migrants coming up from Afghanistan -- amid European fears of an Afghan migrant wave sparked by the Taliban takeover.

source https://www.foxnews.com/world/greece-extends-border-wall-european-fears-afghan-migrant-wave

Hurricane Henri forces Monday finish to Northern Trust

The final round of The Northern Trust has been pushed back to Monday because of approaching Hurricane Henri along the northeastern shores.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/hurricane-henri-forces-monday-finish-to-northern-trust

Floyd Reese, GM of Titans’ Super Bowl team, dies at 73

Floyd Reese, the general manager who assembled the roster for the Tennessee Titans’ lone Super Bowl appearance, died Saturday. He was 73.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/floyd-reese-gm-of-titans-super-bowl-team-dies-at-73

Grealish nets 1st goal for 5-star City, Liverpool wins again

Jack Grealish closed his eyes, looked toward the sky, and stuck his index fingers into his ears.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/grealish-nets-1st-goal-for-5-star-city-liverpool-wins-again

Little League: New life for US squads with no foreign teams

Look out for the underdogs.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/little-league-new-life-for-us-squads-with-no-foreign-teams

New ISIS threat in Afghanistan prompted US warning in Kabul: Defense officials

A new threat from the Islamic State’s (ISIS) branch in Afghanistan prompted a new warning from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul that urged Americans to not come to the besieged airport in Kabul, officials confirmed to Fox News on Saturday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-isis-threat-afghanistan-prompted-us-warning-kabul-defense

Pentagon spokesman defends remarks that Kabul wasn't in 'imminent' danger of falling to Taliban

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stood by his comments last week that Kabul was not in "imminent" danger even though two days later the Afghan capital collapsed into Taliban control.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-spokesman-defends-remarks-kabul-taliban

Friday, August 20, 2021

Jennifer Griffin: Biden's remarks on Afghan situation 'couldn't be fact-checked fast enough'

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported Friday on the "alternate reality" being presented by President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the rest of the administration, telling "America Reports" that the president's public remarks that afternoon "couldn't be fact-checked fast enough in real-time."

source https://www.foxnews.com/media/jennifer-griffin-bidens-alternate-reality-of-afghan-situation-couldnt-be-fact-checked-fast-enough

Biden nominates former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as ambassador to Japan

President Biden has nominated Obama-era White House chief of staff and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel a U.S. ambassador to Japan.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-nominates-rahm-emanuel-ambassador-japan

Afghan soccer player who died in fall from US military plane had big dreams, says friend and teammate

Zaki Anwari, an Afghan national youth team soccer player who died when he fell from a U.S. military plane leaving Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, had big dreams, his good friend and former teammate told Fox News in an exclusive interview.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/afghan-youth-player-died-us-military-plane

Pentagon admits al Qaeda has a ‘presence’ in Afghanistan minutes after Biden says they are ‘gone’

The Pentagon appeared to back track on President Joe Biden’s implication that al Qaeda was “gone” from Afghanistan and admitted the terror group still has a “presence” in the region.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-admits-al-qaeda-has-a-presence-in-afghanistan-minutes-after-biden-says-they-are-gone

More than 3,000 fake COVID vaccine cards seized at Anchorage airport

More than 3,000 phony COVID-19 vaccination cards were seized this week from cargo facilities at Anchorage airport, officials said.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/fake-covid-vaccine-cards-anchorage

Beloved killer whale at SeaWorld dies suddenly

Specialists at the California park described themselves as heartbroken over the news.

source https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/seaworld-whale-dies-suddenly

Defense Secretary Austin contradicts Biden, says Americans beaten by Taliban trying to reach airport

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin contradicted President Biden on Friday, telling House lawmakers on a phone call that multiple Americans trying to reach the Kabul airport have been beaten by Taliban fighters, two lawmakers told Fox News.  

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/defense-secretary-austin-contradicts-biden-americans-beaten-taliban-airport

'Jeopardy!' super fan Aaron Rodgers says he would've taken the host gig if offered

The Green Bay Packers star said he would have found a way to make things work with his football schedule to host "Jeopardy!" and compete for a Super Bowl at the same time.

source https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jeopardy-aaron-rodgers-host-gig-if-offered

Latest COVID wave surging as hospitals struggle to find beds for all patients

As the coronavirus surges nationwide hospitals are struggling to keep up. This is the third wave of the virus that's impacted the hospital system.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/coronavirus-wave-attacking-health-care-system

Pointing at delta variant, DHS extends Canada and Mexico border closures at least a month

U.S. borders along Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all land and ferry crossings for at least another month security officials announced Friday.

source https://www.foxnews.com/politics/delta-covid-border-closure-canada-mexico

San Francisco will suspend police, others who will not report vaccination status: report

The city of San Francisco will reportedly act to suspend members of its police, fire and sheriff departments who have refused to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/san-francisco-suspend-police-others-employees-not-report-vaccination-status

Michigan inmate charged in Florida teen's 1985 death

DNA evidence helped investigators match the 1985 kidnapping, sexual assault and death of a 17-year-old Florida girl to a man already serving two life sentences in Michigan on sexual assault charges.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/inmate-florida-teens-1985-death

Retired Guantanamo Bay officer recalls Taliban threats, slams US 'laissez-faire attitude' toward war on terror

A former ranking officer deployed to the infamous Guantanamo Bay said he is "afraid" of how the Taliban’s motivations might have changed in the wake of America’s growing apathy, or “laissez-faire attitude,” toward the global war on terror.

source https://www.foxnews.com/us/guantanamo-bay-officer-afghanistan-taliban-threats-war-terror