02-08-2024 17:32 via westernjournal.com
If you’re the International Olympics Committee, or a broadcaster, or an amateur athlete, it would ordinarily be good news that people are talking about the quadrennial games. Unfortunately, that hasn’t […]
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Women's World Champion Speaks on Embattled Olympic Boxer, Somehow Makes Situation Even Worse
03-08-2024 15:50 via westernjournal.com
Skye Nicolson, the women’s featherwheight boxing world champion, has come to the defense of embattled Algerian boxer Imane Khelif — and somehow managed to make her situation look even worse. […]
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U.S. military expands presence in Middle East, repositions forces as regional tensions simmer
03-08-2024 02:56 via foxnews.com
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday that military forces will adjust postures in the Middle East after a strike in Iran which killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.In the release, the Pentagon announced they will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East as well as continue to maintain their aircraft carrier in the region.TURKEY SPARKS OUTRAGE AFTER EMBASSY IN ISRAEL LOWERS FLAG TO HALF-MAST FOR HAMAS TERRORISTAdditionally, making good on a promise to Israeli Prime Minis
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DR. SIEGEL: The simple answer to Olympic boxing's complicated problem
03-08-2024 02:46 via foxnews.com
When it comes to high level competitive sports, it makes total sense that there should be no competitive advantage. That’s why doping is universally banned, and why there are frequent doping tests. It is also why so much consternation and international friction exists between the U.S. and China over suspected doping cases that China and global authorities supposedly covered up.But a different – though related – question arose in the Olympics in Paris this week, namely what abou
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revokes plea deal for 9/11 terrorists
03-08-2024 02:44 via foxnews.com
The plea deal that prosecutors agreed to with three of the terrorists behind the Sept. 11 terror attacks who were awaiting trial in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, has been revoked by Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III.On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III took the lead on the case and effectively put the death penalty back on the table for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin 'Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
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Kyle Rittenhouse walks back declaring he was not voting for Trump for not being 'pro-gun enough'
03-08-2024 02:19 via foxnews.com
Less than 12 hours after his initial post on X, Kyle Rittenhouse took back his comment saying he was going to write in Ron Paul because "Trump was not pro-gun enough.""Hi, I'm Kyle Rittenhouse, outreach director for Texas Gun Rights. A lot of people are upset that I said that I am going to be writing in Ron Paul for President of the United States, and that is true. I will be writing in Ron Paul," Rittenhouse posted in a video on his X account.Rittenhouse continued his video by explaining his rea
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Vince Vaughn blames Hollywood execs for no longer making R-rated comedies: They 'don’t want to get fired'
03-08-2024 02:13 via foxnews.com
Vince Vaughn is sharing why he believes R-rated comedies that shot him to fame are no longer being produced.Vaughn was a guest on Sean Evans' "Hot Ones" show and suggested Hollywood executives tend to "overthink" creating comedy films such as "Wedding Crashers" or "Swingers" in 2024."They [execs] just overthink it," Vaughn said on the show. "And it’s like, it’s crazy, you get these rules, like, if you did geometry, and you said 87 degrees was a right angle, then all your answers are
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Black Voters Leap to Trump's Defense, Say Kamala Really Is a Race Chameleon
03-08-2024 01:54 via westernjournal.com
A group of black Republicans is springing to the defense of former President Donald Trump after Trump’s contentious appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists this week. “It appears […]
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Aerosmith retires from touring, Steven Tyler's voice won't make full 'recovery': 'Heartbreaking'
03-08-2024 01:38 via foxnews.com
After over five decades, Aerosmith is retiring from touring.On Friday, the official X account for the band announced that frontman Steven Tyler's voice has not been able to fully recover, leading them to the "heartbreaking" decision to stop performing."It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made roc
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Aspirin may be linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer, new study suggests
03-08-2024 01:35 via foxnews.com
Aspirin is widely known for its heart attack prevention benefits, but a new study has also linked the common drug to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.The study analyzed data from 107,655 men and women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study over a three-decade span. It was published in JAMA Oncology on Thursday.Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Washington University School of Medicine found that
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Olympic judge dismissed from Games after photo with athlete, coach surfaces on social media
03-08-2024 01:23 via foxnews.com
An Olympic surfing judge was removed from the Olympic Games after a photo circulated online of him alongside a competitor in Tahiti this week.Australian judge Benjamin Lowe, Australian surfing team member Ethan Ewing and coach Bede Durbidge took a group photo during the Games during an off day for the competition that raised eyebrows.The International Surfing Association released a statement Thursday saying it removed Lowe from the judging panel for the remainder of the competition to "protect t
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Mother of Las Vegas teen allegedly killed by angry mob speaks out after plea deal: 'There's no justice'
03-08-2024 01:18 via foxnews.com
Mother of slain Las Vegas student Jonathan Lewis believes her son's killers may be getting away with murder.The four teens arrested on charges related to the death of Jonathan Lewis late last year agreed to a plea deal, moving their case down to juvenile court.FAMILY OF SLAIN MOTHER IN LAS VEGAS LAW FIRM SHOOTING SHARES EX'S VIOLENT PAST: 'LIVED IN CONSTANT FEAR'The teens, Damien Hernandez, 17, Dontral Beaver, 16, Gianni Robinson, 17, and Treavion Randolph, 16, pled guilty to voluntary manslaugh
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Female Opponent Jabs at Imane Khelif, Displays How the World Sees the Embattled Olympic Boxer
03-08-2024 01:18 via westernjournal.com
If Anna Luca Hamori can jab in the ring as well as she does on social media, controversial Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s aura of invicibility might become a fairy tale […]
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Evan Gershkovich freed: Former Iran prisoner calls on US to do better helping hostages re-enter society
03-08-2024 01:00 via foxnews.com
As Russia returned hostages who were unjustly held in a prisoner swap, a reporter who once was held hostage himself warned that their challenges are just beginning.Three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia were released from Russia in a prisoner swap on Thursday: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza.Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian argued in an opinion piece that America must put more focus on
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Chinese citizen arrested after repeatedly trying to get into Trump's Mar-a-Lago
03-08-2024 00:58 via foxnews.com
A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get intoformer President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.According to the Palm Beach Post, Zijie Li, 38, of El Monte, California, claimed that he had documents that tie his home country's government to the July 13 assassination attempt on Trump during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was killed by Secret Service agents after the bullets
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Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day
03-08-2024 00:32 via foxnews.com
Nigerian security forces clashed with protesters during mass demonstrations over the country's economic crisis, leaving at least nine people dead, a rights group said Friday. One police officer was killed as the military threatened to intervene to quell any violence.Meanwhile, four people were killed and 34 injured Thursday when a bomb went off in a crowd of protesters in the conflict-hit northeastern state of Borno, authorities said.Police continued to fire tear gas at protesters in various loc
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Philadelphia mayor's social media video sparks speculation of leaked Kamala Harris running mate
03-08-2024 00:18 via foxnews.com
A video posted by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker appearing to suggest Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Penn., is Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has caused a social media frenzy as users speculate whether the post was an accidental leak.In the Friday afternoon post on X, Parker reiterated her support for Harris' campaign, but also for Shapiro as her vice presidential pick, despite Harris not having announced her chosen running mate yet.REPUBLICANS LAMBASTE BIDEN FOR ISRAEL WEAPONS
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Kamala's VP Leaked? Harris' Pick Goes Public in Social Media Accident: Report
03-08-2024 00:16 via westernjournal.com
Has someone let the cat out of the bag when it comes to Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick? A video published Friday on a social media account of Philadelphia Mayor […]
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Dwayne Haskins' family suing quarterback's widow for 'constant harassment' since his death
03-08-2024 00:12 via foxnews.com
The family of late NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins is suing his widow over "constant harassment."Haskins was struck by a truck on a South Florida highway April 9, 2022, and killed at age 24.And it appears his family and widow have been unable to get along since.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Ever since the tragic death of their son and brother, the Haskins Family has experienced constant harassment from the Defendant whenever they have attempted to reference his name, image an
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Olympics Judge Gets Sent Home After 'Inappropriate' Photo Stirs Up Major Backlash
02-08-2024 23:58 via westernjournal.com
The2024 Summer Olympics are only a week old, but have already seen their share of controversies. From an opening ceremony act that offended millions, to international sparring over its rules […]
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Fox News Politics: If the Crown Fits
02-08-2024 23:54 via foxnews.com
Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington, D.C. and updates from the2024 campaign trail.What's happening…-Harris blames Trump for jobs report four years into Biden's presidency-House committee launches an investigation into 9/11 terrorist's plea deal-Republicans blast Biden's Israel weapons delaysOn Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris officially clinched her party's 2024 presidential nomination, and the Democratic National C
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Air Force Unit Drops Nickname After It's Labeled Offensive to Muslims
02-08-2024 23:54 via westernjournal.com
An air unit formed in the days when pilots were considered knights and gentlemanly combat ruled the sky has been stripped of its historical nickname after fears it could be […]
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Caitlyn Jenner speaks out on boxing controversy in Olympics: 'Shame on the IOC'
02-08-2024 23:50 via foxnews.com
The hottest topic of conversation in Paris has been the boxing controversy at the Olympic Games.Imane Khelif, who was barred from the 2023 world championships after tests revealed she had male XY chromosomes, has dominated the women's 66-kilogram division.Khelif recently earned a win over Italy's Angela Carini after Carini forfeited just 46 seconds into a match.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKhelif's inclusion in the Games has led to discussion about fairness in women's sports
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First female mayor of Louisiana town resigns before being charged with sexual assault of a juvenile
02-08-2024 23:47 via foxnews.com
The first female mayor of one Louisiana town resigned her post days before being charged with sexual relations with a juvenile.Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton, 42, stepped down as mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana nearly a week before allegations were levied against her by one juvenile victim.LSU'S JAVIEN TOVIANO ARRESTED ON VIDEO VOYEURISM CHARGESOn August 1, Clanton turned herself in to investigators from the Louisiana State Police Special Victim's Unit at Beauregard Parish Detention Center.The f
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Mariah Carey says 13-year-old twins with Nick Cannon aren't 'bad or evil' like she was
02-08-2024 23:40 via foxnews.com
Mariah Carey is a proud parent to her 13-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, whom she shares with ex Nick Cannon.During a rare interview, Carey, 55, said her sweet teenagers don’t have the same "evil" personality that she had growing up."I love them so much," the pop singer told E! News. "They're really good kids… I don’t think that they're bad or evil in any way like I was… they're very smart, and they're funny — and… I'm the mommy."NICK CANNON BELI
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Get these apps off your phone
02-08-2024 23:30 via foxnews.com
The U.S. government doesn’t have a say in what you download, unless you use a government device. Starting Aug. 15, U.S. House of Representatives staffers are banned from using all ByteDance apps on government devices.You need a vacation. We’re giving away a $1,000 getaway gift card for your favorite airline.Enter to win now!HOSPITALS FACING UNPRECEDENTED THREATS; YOU MUST SECURE YOUR HEALTH RECORDS TODAYTikTok's already out, but now the ban includes a handful of other app
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Dodgers star Freddie Freeman announces son, 3, battling 'especially rare' neurological condition
02-08-2024 23:25 via foxnews.com
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea have had the "hardest and scariest days of our lives" this week.The couple announced on Instagram that their 3-year-old son, Max, has been diagnosed with a "severe case" of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is "especially rare in children."The condition involves the immune system attacking nerves, causing muscle weakness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe couple detailed their frightening ordeal in a joint post."Las
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Biden Admin's John Kirby Puts a Damper on Prisoner Exchange Victory Lap: 'Nobody's Delighted'
02-08-2024 23:23 via westernjournal.com
Not even when playing chess would Thursday’s prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia have been a choice anyone looking to actually win would consider. And yet President Joe […]
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VP contender Mark Kelly dodges questions on Kamala Harris' policy flip-flops
02-08-2024 23:09 via foxnews.com
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., who is a top contender to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 election, dodged several questions about recent policy reversals by the Democratic presidential nominee.When the senator was confronted with several of Harris' past stances, including her support for Medicare for migrants, decriminalizing illegal border crossings, abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and banning fracking, he did not say whether he agreed with those ideas.
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Colorado residents to vote on hunting ban of mountain lions, other wild cats
02-08-2024 22:55 via foxnews.com
A proposal that would ban the hunting and commercial trapping of mountain lions along with other wild cats will soon be on the Colorado ballot.The Colorado Secretary of State's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Proposed Initiative #91, "Prohibit Trophy Hunting," has more than enough signatures to qualify for the general election on Nov. 5.If the measure passes, bobcats and lynx will also be protected.PENNSYLVANIA'S 'PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY HUNTING' COULD END DUE TO LAWMAKERSThe initiative
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