Fox News Poll: How Spanberger won Virginia governor
Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor’s race, tallying significant leads among reliable Democratic groups while capitalizing on economic worries and the deep unpopularity of President Donald Trump in the state.Spanberger will be the first woman to hold the office in the Old Dominion State.The former Virginia congresswoman replaces term-limited Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, who was the first Republican to win a statewide election in...
2028 already? Off-year elections provide crucial test for Trump and the Democrats
I hate the fact that I’m writing about 2028. You probably hate it even more.But there is a rhythm to off-year elections, and it goes like this:New Jersey (very blue) and Virginia (blue-ish) get an enormous amount of attention. TRUMP LOOMS LARGE OVER KEY ELECTION DAY 2025 CONTESTS DESPITE NOT BEING ON BALLOTPresident Donald Trump makes news every day, sometimes several times a day, but he has been MIA in terms of in-person campaigning, having decided that the thing stinks and he doesn’t want the ...
LIZ PEEK: Democrats cheer Mamdani's win they'll be crying soon enough
Democrats are jubilant: not only did they win elections in blue-state Virginia and New Jersey, they also elected a Democratic Socialist as mayor of New York City, the citadel of capitalism.My guess: they will rue the day that Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old con man political newcomer with zero management experience who hoodwinked his followers with unrealistic promises and a great TikTok-ready smile, became the face of their party.Democrats are already divided; that ripping sound you hear is the f...
AOC says Trump stopped MTG's potential Senate run, sparking her 'revenge tour' against GOP
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed Monday that President Donald Trump blocked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., from running for Georgia's Senate seat next year — a move she says prompted Greene’s ongoing "revenge tour" against the GOP.Ocasio-Cortez made the comments during an Instagram livestream, telling her followers, "Here’s some tea for you. MTG, people are like, 'Oh my God, she’s saying all these things, like, what’s gotten into her lately?' ‘Oh, like, she's bucking against T...
Texas race to replace deceased Democrat advances to runoff
The race to replace the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District advanced to a runoff election between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.The congressional seat, which covers some of the most densely populated portions of Houston, has been empty since Turner’s sudden death on March 5.A Democratic stronghold, there were 16 candidates in the race, seven Democrats, five Republicans, three independents and one Green Party candidate.Menefee, an attorney ...
MARK PENN: Democrats win the moment, but left-wing tilt threatens their future
Democrats roared back in the 2025 off-year elections, and that’s no surprise given widespread voter discontent with the economy and the political system in general. Democratic-leaning areas that flipped to Republicans in 2024 returned to the party this year.Part of the lesson is that moderate female candidates do well with swing voters, and Democrats certainly had two strong contenders in Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill. Both have military experien...
Winsome Earle-Sears concedes Virginia governor race, says she’s ‘not going anywhere’
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears told the crowd at her election watch party in Loudoun County that she is "not going anywhere" after a defeat to Abigail Spanberger, and adding that she hopes the governor-elect governs as the moderate she repeatedly pledged to be on the campaign trail."I think I learn more in a loss than I ever do in a victory," Earle-Sears said."I don’t think we came up short — I think we tried very, very hard — so many had counted me out for so long, and it’s an amazing th...
The hidden reason New Yorkers voted for a socialist and it's not what you think
Zohran Mamdani just became mayor of New York City, a self-described socialist leading America’s most capitalist city.To some, that sounds like proof that the far left is taking over.But that’s not what happened.SOCIALIST SHOCKWAVE: ZOHRAN MAMDANI STUNS NYC AS VOTERS HAND POWER TO DEMOCRATS’ FAR-LEFT FLANKMamdani didn’t win because New York suddenly fell in love with socialism.He won because he captured something every politician should be listening to right now — a deep frustration that the syst...
Economic anxiety keys Dem sweep in high-stakes races as left leverages voter frustration
Democrats claimed victory in a trio of high-stakes elections that largely focused on economic anxiety and affordability issues. New Jersey Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey governor's race, while former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican challenger Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial race. In the Empire State, Democratic Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani claimed vi...
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Zohran Mamdani: His meteoric rise from state assemblyman to mayor of New York
New York Times: His campaign empowered a new coalition of younger voters and immigrants.
Minneapolis mayor’s race advances to ranked choice voting after no candidate reaches 50%
The Minneapolis mayor’s race will advance to ranked choice voting after none of the candidates received at least 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s election, The Associated Press has reported.Minneapolis allows voters to rank up to three candidates in its municipal races. The field for mayor included more than a dozen candidates. As of 10:41 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jacob Frey and Omar Fateh had received the most first-choice results.Fateh made waves on the national political stage this year, drawing compari...
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Seven dead, multiple injuries after UPS cargo plane crashes in US city of Louisville
A long trail of fiery debris and plumes of smoke can be seen across Louisville.
California voters pass congressional redistricting proposition, in victory for Newsom, Democrats
California voters have passed a ballot initiative that will have a huge impact on next year's battle for the U.S. House majority.According to the Fox News Decision Desk, voters in California approved Proposition 50, which would dramatically alter the state's congressional districts, putting the left-leaning state front-and-center in the high-stakes political fight over redistricting that pits President Donald Trump and the GOP against the Democrats.Approval of the ballot initiative in the nation...
California voters pass congressional redistricting proposition in victory for Newsom, Democrats
California voters have passed a ballot initiative that will have a huge impact on next year's battle for the U.S. House majority.According to the Fox News Decision Desk, voters in California approved Proposition 50, which would dramatically alter the state's congressional districts, putting the left-leaning state front and center in the high-stakes political fight over redistricting that pits President Donald Trump and the GOP against the Democrats.Approval of the ballot initiative in the nation...
James Solomon advances to runoff mayoral race in New Jersey's second-largest city
Jersey City Council member James Solomon advanced to a runoff mayoral race slated for later this year, The Associated Press reported. The runoff election will be held Dec. 2 after no candidate won the majority of the vote on Tuesday. His opponent has not yet been announced, the AP reported. The nonpartisan Jersey City mayoral race was crowded with seven candidates, including former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, who was viewed as the frontrunner, alongside Bill O’Dea, who is a Hudson County co...
Former NJ gov, councilman advance to runoff mayoral race in New Jersey's second-largest city
Former Democratic New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey and Jersey City Council member James Solomon advanced to a runoff mayoral race slated for later this year, The Associated Press reported. The runoff election will be held Dec. 2 after no candidate won the majority of the vote on Tuesday. The nonpartisan Jersey City mayoral race was crowded with seven candidates, including McGreevey, who was viewed as the frontrunner, alongside Bill O’Dea, who is a Hudson County commissioner and former city counci...
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Zohran Mamdani to be New York mayor, as Democrats sweep New Jersey, Virginia governor races
Results suggest a shift in political mood as the US looks to next year’s Midterms.
Democrats keep Pennsylvania Supreme Court control after 3 justices win retention races
All three justices on the ballot in Pennsylvania will keep their jobs after winning races on Tuesday in an election that had threatened to change the state Supreme Court’s liberal composition.Democrats will continue to hold a 5-2 majority on the state’s highest court, a result of voters overwhelmingly choosing to retain Democratic justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht. The Associated Press called the races at about 10 p.m. local time."Tonight, folks across our Commonwealth ...
Hegseth applauds South Korea's plan to take larger role in defense against North Korean aggression
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Tuesday lauded South Korea's plans to boost its military spending and take on a larger role in defending itself from North Korea's aggressions.The U.S. has wanted South Korea to increase its conventional defense capabilities so that Washington can center its attention on China.Hegseth spoke to reporters after annual security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul, where he said he was "greatly encouraged" by Seoul's commitment to raisin...
Jay Jones overcomes mounting scandals to defeat Jason Miyares for Virginia attorney general
The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that Democrat Jay Jones will become the next attorney general of Virginia. Jones overcame weeks of burgeoning scandals as voters looked past them to pick the Norfolk Democrat over incumbent Republican Jason Miyares, who burnished his record of going after drug companies, gangbangers and traffickers.Jones, the son of longtime Norfolk delegate Jerrauld Jones and a former Biden Justice Department staffer, beat back dueling scandals over a 116-mph reckless dr...
Socialist shockwave: Zohran Mamdani stuns NYC as voters hand power to Democrats’ far-left flank
The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that New York City will elect Democratic Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor. The self-described democratic socialist toppled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a contentious fight for the future of New York City — and possibly the direction of the Democratic Party.Mamdani, the 34-year-old Ugandan-born state assemblyman from Queens, triggered a political earthquake when he declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary in June, pulling a...
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Voter interest in New York’s mayoral election is the highest in decades, with two million casting ballots
New York Times: In the 2021 election, turnout was 23%, a modern-day low. That's changed.
Soros empire heir reveals who he's 'proud' to back in high-stakes NYC mayoral race
Left-wing billionaire Alex Soros, the son of billionaire philanthropist George Soros, told the New York Times he cast a ballot for Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani."I was proud to support and vote for the Democratic candidate for mayor," Soros told the New York Times in an emailed statement on Election Day. Alex Soros is the son of Open Society Foundations founder Geroge Soros, who has helped fund left-wing campaigns stretching from district attorneys to federal elections...
Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 3 dead, 11 injured
Dramatic video shows the terrifying moment a UPS plane loaded with fuel crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday, producing a massive and deadly fireball.The video, taken from inside a vehicle on a nearby road, shows a huge plume of black and gray smoke towering into the sky, visible for miles.The driver in the vehicle where the footage was filmed can be heard shouting in shock as flames billow and consume what remains of the aircraft on the runway and with another plane ...
Dramatic video shows 'catastrophic' UPS plane disaster that left at least 7 dead, 11 injured
Dramatic video shows the terrifying moment a UPS plane loaded with fuel crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday, producing a massive and deadly fireball.The video, taken from inside a vehicle on a nearby road, shows a huge plume of black and gray smoke towering into the sky, visible for miles.The driver in the vehicle where the footage was filmed can be heard shouting in shock as flames billow and consume what remains of the aircraft on the runway and with another plane ...
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor race, keeps state blue against Republican challenge
The Fox News Decision Desk projected that New Jersey Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill will become the next governor of New Jersey, keeping the state blue in her ballot battle against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli. By defeating Ciattarelli in a very competitive and combustible race that grabbed plenty of national attention, Sherrill will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy."New Jersey, it is the honor of my life to earn your trust to become this great state’s 57th Governor. I promi...
KJP confronted about claim that new book title about 'broken' White House refers to Trump, not Biden
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was grilled on Tuesday about her new book and decision to leave the Democratic Party.Podcaster Van Lathan spoke to Jean-Pierre about her choice to leave the Democratic Party as well as her new book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines." During her book tour, Jean-Pierre claimed that the title's reference to a "broken" White House was referring to the Trump administration, not the Biden administration. "Yo...
Spanberger says Virginia 'chose pragmatism over partisanship' in victory speech
Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger said her win over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears "sent a message" across the commonwealth and the country."Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos," Spanberger said."You all chose leadership that will focus relentlessly on what matters most — lowering costs, keeping our communities safe and strengthening our economy for every Virginian," she said.Spanberger also gave a nod to her achievement of becoming the first ...
Ohio State tops first College Football Playoff rankings with Indiana behind at No. 2
The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and the reigning champions are atop the pack.The Ohio State Buckeyes were ranked first when ESPN unveiled the projected 12-team bracket Tuesday night. The 2024 champions, who defeated Notre Dame in the championship game earlier this year, have been stellar with an 8-0 start to no one’s surprise.But perhaps one of the best storylines this season comes from the No. 2 team in the rankings, the Indiana Hoosiers. Head coach Curt Cignetti...
Joe Manchin tells Jon Stewart how DC Dems lost support from their working-class voters
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart grilled former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W. Va., about his book advocating moderate politics, and his argument about how the Democratic Party's policies have alienated voters.Manchin, who had previously been a Democrat, spoke with Stewart about his new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense." His home state of West Virginia was once heavily Democratic until the 2000s and was historically known for its "Blue Dog Democrats," who embraced liberal labor politics b...
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US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in eastern Pacific
At least 67 people have died in US maritime strikes since September.
Federal charges filed against California man who allegedly drove U-Haul toward Coast Guard officers
Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Oakland, California, man after he allegedly drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel guarding a California base last month, prompting officers to open fire in a dramatic incident caught on video.According to court documents unsealed Tuesday, Brendan Munro Thompson, who also goes by Bella Thompson and Bella Castillo, was charged with assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon after allegedly driving a U-Haul truck tow...
Aftab Pureval wins second term as Cincinnati mayor, extending Democrats’ hold on city hall
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, the Democrat incumbent, won a second term on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Cory Bowman.The win cements Democrats’ control of Cincinnati’s local government and adds to Pureval’s growing profile in Ohio politics, a state that has become a tougher landscape for Democrats. Pureval, a former special assistant U.S. attorney, first claimed the mayor’s office in 2021 after winning nearly 66% of the vote.Bowman, the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance, has n...
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Virginia gets its first female governor as Democrats flip state in test of Trump’s second term
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins back the governor's mansion for her party.
Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi becomes first Muslim elected statewide in the Old Dominion
The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that Democratic state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi will become the next lieutenant governor of Virginia. Hashmi was born in Hyderabad, India, grew up in Georgia and represented Chesterfield County in the Virginia state Senate in her most recent public role.She has a doctorate in American literature from Emory University, and her campaign repeatedly highlighted her curriculum vitae as a public educator.She was a professor at the University of Richmond and the nearb...
Fiery Texas Dem Jolanda Jones 'ready to go at' Trump, calls SNAP cutoff a ‘death sentence’
Texas Democrat Jolanda Jones slammed President Donald Trump for previously sharing an AI-generated video of him donning a crown in a fighter jet over New York City, unloading what appeared to be feces on the protesters in the middle of a government shutdown.Jones, who is a Texas state representative running for an open U.S. House seat in Houston following the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner in March, made the remarks while commenting on the uncertainty of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...
Fox News dominates YouTube in October with 377 million views to beat competition for sixth straight month
FOX News Media finished October as the top news brand on YouTube for the sixth straight month with a staggering 377 million video views, according to Emplifi.FOX News Media beat MSNBC’s 329 million video views by nearly 50 million and finished even further ahead of CNN, which settled for 186 million video views. Along the way, FOX News Media topped ABC News’ 130 million video views, NBC News' 113 million and CBS News’ 63 million combined.FOX NEWS CHANNEL CONTINUES TO LEAD ABC, CBS AND NBC IN WEE...
Social media erupts with laughter, mockery over Kentucky official's obvious election reminder to residents
Republican Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams reminded residents that they are unable to vote in elections in New York City or Virginia, underscoring the Bluegrass State does not have elections this year in an X post drawing laughter and concern on social media. "We’re getting calls about polls being closed," Adams posted to X Tuesday. "They are closed because we do not have elections today. Kentucky votes next year. You cannot vote today in Kentucky for the mayor of New York City or the ...
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Three dead after UPS cargo plane crashes in US city of Louisville
A long trail of fiery debris and plumes of smoke can be seen across Louisville.
Abigail Spanberger seals historic Virginia win, ending GOP’s Glenn Youngkin era
The Fox News Decision Desk has projected that Democrat Abigail Spanberger will become the next governor of Virginia. Republicans had hoped to replicate the 2021 upset engineered by outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin, but now face at least two years without control in Richmond, with both legislative chambers remaining in Democratic hands.After scandal-plagued down-ballot candidate Jay Jones — running for attorney general — Spanberger carefully responded to repeated pressure to call for her fellow Democ...
US military kills 2 suspected narco-terrorists in 16th Eastern Pacific strike, Hegseth says
Two suspected drug smugglers on a vessel were killed during a U.S. military drone strike, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday. The "lethal kinetic strike" was ordered by President Donald Trump and conducted in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization (DTO), Hegseth said. The strike is the 16th since Trump began targeting drug smuggling boats suspected of transporting illegal drugs into the United States. At least 66 suspect...
Iran hackers taunted 'Mr. Mustache' John Bolton about stolen files that were allegedly classified
Iranian hackers taunted former National Security Advisor John Bolton about files allegedly obtained from his email account that they said were classified, wishing "good luck" to "Mr. Mustache" as they threatened to leak the materials, an unsealed search warrant affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital revealed.Bolton pleaded not guilty in October to eight counts of transmission of national defense information and ten counts of retention of national defense information. He had been indicted on 18 c...
Prince William and Kate Middleton's college classmate dead after 100-foot rooftop fall
A British reality star and socialite who was also a classmate of Prince William and Kate Middleton during their college days, died Thursday after a fall from a rooftop, London police confirmed to Fox News Digital Tuesday."Officers responded to concerns for a man on the roof of a building in Cockspur Street, Westminster at 23:02hrs on Thursday, 30 October," a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Fox News Digital."The man sadly fell from height. Despite the best efforts from the London Am...
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UPS cargo plane crashes in US city of Louisville
A long trail of fiery debris and plumes of smoke can be seen across Louisville.
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Several dead after fire rips through Tuzla, Bosnia nursing home
Flames tore through the upper floor of a Tuzla nursing home on Tuesday night.
Alex Murdaugh slams new true-crime series depicting family's double murder: 'Misleading portrayals'
A disgraced former South Carolina lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son is blasting a new drama series for its "sensationalized" portrayal of the brutal double murder.The story of Alex Murdaugh’s rise and fall as a Lowcountry legal tycoon has been reimagined in a new eight-part Hulu limited series, "Murdaugh: Death in the Family." The dramatic retelling chronicles the moments leading up to and immediately after the shotgun killings of Murdaugh’s wife, Maggie, and teenage son, Paul.However...
Jets stars react to shocking trades with emotional social media posts: 'I'm sick'
The NFL trade deadline has passed, and all eyes are on the New York Jets, who sent away two All-Pro defensive stars, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, before 4 p.m. Tuesday.While it doesn’t come as a surprise that the 1-7 Jets were sellers at the deadline, seeing two of the team’s key pieces on that side of the ball depart had former teammates reflecting on social media.Running back Breece Hall, who reportedly requested a trade before the deadline, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson both took to...
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Antarctica’s Hektoria Glacier retreats 8km in weeks, fastest on record
Hektoria Glacier lost 8km of ice in just two months.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand with a potential break in the government shutdown
Let’s start by tempering expectations. There is no deal or breakthrough to end the government shutdown. Certainly no bipartisan pact on ObamaCare subsidies.But the wheels are definitely turning for the first time in more than a month on Capitol Hill toward ending the government shutdown.Senate Republicans are working with some Democrats on amending the House-passed Band-Aid spending bill to fund the government. The new date would likely renew all funding through late January. But that is part of...
Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo says Trump 'can change the world'
European soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo opened up about his thoughts on President Donald Trump in an upcoming part of an interview with Piers Morgan, which was teased with a clip released on Tuesday. Morgan asked Ronaldo about a signed jersey the player gave to Trump in June, with a message that said "playing for peace." "He’s one of the guys that can help to change the world," Ronaldo told Morgan of the message to the president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRonaldo sign...
Trump warns Supreme Court tariff showdown is 'life or death' for America
President Donald Trump warned that the fate of the United States hangs in the balance ahead of Wednesday's hearing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on his use of tariffs in a test of his presidential powers. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the upcoming case is "literally, LIFE OR DEATH for our country."The high court will consider whether Trump has the authority to impose tariffs on America’s trading partners.The Trump administration argues in legal briefs that the justices should back t...
Body of final US hostage Itay Chen, held by Hamas terrorists, brought home after 2 years in captivity
The body of the last U.S. citizen held by Hamas, Staff Sergeant Itay Chen, a 19-year-old dual U.S.–Israeli citizen, has been returned from Gaza for burial, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed Monday. Seven more hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza."Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family that Itay had been returned for burial," the mi...
Last U.S. citizen held by Hamas finally returned home after 15 months in captivity
The body of the last U.S. citizen held by Hamas, Staff Sergeant Itay Chen, a 19-year-old dual U.S.–Israeli citizen, has been returned from Gaza for burial, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed Monday. Seven more hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza."Following the completion of the identification process by the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, in cooperation with the Israel Police and the Military Rabbinate, IDF representatives informed the family that Itay had been returned for burial," the mi...
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Planes halted at Reagan National Airport for 90 minutes over bomb threat to incoming flight
A caller targeted an inbound United Airlines flight.
Amber Valletta stuns in iconic green Versace dress she wore a year before Jennifer Lopez made it famous
Amber Valletta shut down the red carpet in a classic throwback look.The 51-year-old model arrived at the CFDA Awards Monday in the iconic green Versace dress she first helped make famous in 1999.Valletta stunned in the iconic green jungle print dress with a deep plunging neckline and an extra-high slit, which Jennifer Lopez later wore in 2000.Valletta paired the look with gold high heels and statement earrings, opting for natural-toned makeup and wearing her short blonde hair in a deep side part...
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UPS cargo plane crashes in US city of Louisville: FAA
'This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away,' Louisville police said.
Trump renominates Musk ally Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after earlier reversal
President Donald Trump has nominated Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator — after yanking his nomination for the role earlier in 2025. Isaacman, a commercial astronaut and founder and CEO of payment processing company Shift4 Payments, originally was tapped for the post, but Trump rescinded his nomination in May amid tension between Trump and Musk."Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the myster...
Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say."A woman in her 40s was transported to the hospital, where she passed away," the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in an email to Fox News Digital. "There were no signs of foul play."The New York Post reported that authorities discovered the woman at the Pop Century Resort, one of Disney’s v...
Tom Brady reveals his beloved dog is a clone of his late pet, Lua
As the NFL trade deadline was approaching, legendary quarterback Tom Brady revealed an interesting personal piece of news about his dog being a clone.The seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback and current FOX Sports broadcaster said in a statement Tuesday from a company he has invested in that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his late dog, Lua.Colossal Biosciences, a biotech startup, announced the acquisition of animal cloning company Viagen Pets and Equine. Colossal is venture-capital backed, ...
Marvin Harrison Jr disagrees with NFL great father's views on Cardinals: 'That's how he feels, not how I feel'
The Arizona Cardinals' offense ranks in the bottom third in total yards in the NFL this season. Kyler Murray, the team's normal starting quarterback, has thrown six touchdowns and three interceptions in the five games he’s appeared in this year. Murray missed Monday night's 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Marvin Harrison Jr. has faced some criticism since the Cardinals selected him in the first round of last year's draft — with his Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion father, Ma...
Celtics' Jaylen Brown slams NBA officials after apparent missed call in loss to Jazz: 'Cost us the game'
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown blasted referees following Monday night’s stunning loss to the Utah Jazz after saying a missed call "cost us the game."The Celtics were holding on to a 1-point lead with less than a minute on the clock when Brown appeared to trip over Jazz guard Keyonte George, who slipped while driving the ball. Brown lost the ball, which was recovered by Utah and Lauri Markkanen found the net for a 103-102 lead.No foul was called on George.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...
College student vanishes on Halloween just 'minutes' from home
Authorities are searching for a 19-year-old college student in South Carolina who went missing "minutes from his house" on Halloween but never made it home.The Charleston Police Department said Owen Tillman Kenney was last seen walking onto the Ravenel Bridge pedestrian walkway just after 3 a.m. Police initially said Kenney was last seen wearing a Boston Celtics jersey but later said he was wearing a black hooded jacket, light-colored pants and black Nike sneakers with white soles. Officials add...
Famed football coach and broadcaster Lou Holtz slams Democrats amid government shutdown
Former college football coach and broadcaster Lou Holtz put out a lengthy video Tuesday weighing in on the current government shutdown. In the video, posted to X, the College Football Hall of Famer called the situation "unfair," while condemning a system of government reliance. In the caption for the video, Holtz only called out Democrats, writing "Democrats know that as long as you depend on them, you’ll vote for them — and that’s exactly how they like it." Senate Democrats have remained firm i...
Top Democrat lawmaker compares socialist Zohran Mamdani to FDR
Progressive Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., is comparing New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to one of the most significant American presidents of the 20th century.Raskin posted a video paid for by his congressional campaign that compared Mamdani to Franklin Delano Roosevelt late on Tuesday afternoon, as voting is well underway for the Big Apple's next mayor."They've been able to scare a lot of people with, ‘Oh, he’s a socialist.' He's a Democratic socialist. He's an FDR Democrat," Raskin s...
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French authorities do DNA test to identify body chopped in half and found on a riverbank
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‘I didn’t vote for the two-bullets guy’: GOP group trolls Jay Jones with stickers at Virginia polls
FIRST ON FOX: Republicans made a final Election Day push to remind voters of the scandals surrounding Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones — handing out five different stickers highlighting them.State and county governments typically offer "I voted" stickers to voters who show up to the polls as a way to show pride in doing their biannual duty, and the Republican Attorneys General Association took the tradition one step further.Four of the five stickers are formatted in a red...
Smoking banned for entire generation under sweeping new national law
Anyone living in the Maldives born after Jan. 1, 2007, may be affected by the first-ever generational smoking ban.On Nov. 1, a new law — proposed by the country’s President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year — took effect in the country, banning an entire generation from smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.In a press release, the Ministry of Health called it a "historic milestone in the nation’s efforts to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation."DEADLY DRUG MIX DRIVES STAGGER...
Harvard Medical School explosion suspects unmasked by feds as details surface on social media trail
Two Massachusetts college students allegedly plotted and carried out an explosion using a "large commercial firework" inside a Harvard Medical School laboratory, federal authorities said.Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, of Bourne, were arrested and federally charged in an alleged conspiracy to damage a building on Harvard Medical School’s (HMS) campus using a large commercial firework.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts...
Marjorie Taylor Greene brushes off Trump attacks, breaks away on shutdown, NYC election
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stood by her controversial stances against the Republican Party, including President Donald Trump, on ABC's "The View" Tuesday morning.The Georgia representative surprised the hosts of the liberal daytime talk show by having a cordial political discussion about her beliefs and recent breaks with her own party over the ongoing government shutdown.Co-host Joy Behar asked Greene about reported tension between herself and Trump, with some outlets suggesting the pr...
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The Maldives, where about a fifth of the population uses tobacco, brings in generational smoking ban
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Man accused of threatening to kill member of Congress arrested steps from Senate building
U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers on Tuesday arrested a man accused of threatening to kill a member of Congress just steps from a Senate office building.Richard Griffin, 43, of Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with threats to do bodily harm after allegedly threatening to kill a member of Congress.At about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the USCP Rapid Response Team spotted Griffin from a bulletin about the suspect issued Oct. 28 by the USCP’s Threat Assessment Section.REPUBLICAN LAWMAKER DIRECTS INV...
Rachel Maddow tells business leaders not to kowtow to 'deeply unpopular' Trump
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow issued a warning to business leaders on Monday and said they shouldn't be kowtowing to President Donald Trump."If you’re a business leader watching this right now, thinking about 'I wonder if we should continue to do things to really kowtow to Trump and to be really seen, to be putting our thumb on the scale in order to please Trump.' I wonder if that will be good for our bottom line. Take a little temperature of the public here, guys. You’re aligning yourself with somet...
Stephanopoulos praises Dick Cheney for anti-Trump stance in later years, says he set an example
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos praised former Vice President Dick Cheney on Tuesday following his death, lauding the Republican leader for standing up to former President Donald Trump in recent years.On "Good Morning America," Stephanopoulos lauded Cheney for being willing to set aside his traditional support for the Republican Party."But he really set an example in the last couple of years. He said the Constitution and the rule of law is more important than any particular policies that h...
Paige Spiranac emotional as she exposes hateful comments received during $1M Internet Invitational
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac tried to hold back tears while exposing hateful and negative comments she received online during the recent $1 million Internet Invitational.Spiranac posted multiple Instagram stories where she explained the hate she received in her direct messages and elsewhere, which she admitted brought up insecurities from her past.The first story involved a vulgar direct message that she posted in full.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I f---ing hate you," the...
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US seeks two-year UN mandate for Gaza stabilisation force - a key part of Trump plan
New York Times: Deployment of international troops could reinforce the fragile ceasefire.
Carve like a pro with these 8 Thanksgiving carving knives
Carving the Thanksgiving turkey is a high-stakes moment. Everyone is watching you, and they’ve all been waiting hours for the meal. The right knife can turn a messy hack job into clean, confident slices. From powerful electric models to classic, ultra-sharp carving sets, we’ve found some of the best Thanksgiving carving knives to help you get the job done right. If you’re looking for a truly unique carving set, go with this HexClad Damascus steel set (Fox is an investor in HexClad). The knife an...
Dax Shepard defends letting his daughters talk back and be disrespectful to adults in public
Dax Shepard is OK with his two daughters being disrespectful under certain circumstances.During Monday's episode of his "Armchair Expert"podcast, Shepard — who shares daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10, with his wife, Kristen Bell — explained why he allows his children to talk back to adults. "[Our friends] are kind of shook with how our daughters will talk back to us or to anybody, because it’s very un-Southern, right?" Shepard explained. "Down there, everyone’s like, ‘Hi, Ms. Kristen. Hi, Mr...
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Campaigner Alan Bates understood to have settled UK Post Office scandal case after two decades
More than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted as a result of faulty software.
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A third of Australian households are going hungry
Almost half of renters and most Australians with a disability reported hunger.
Food Network chef defies incredible odds after being shot 11 times in violent armed robbery
Food Network star Tobias Dorzon is recounting the night he was shot 11 times during an armed robbery. In a candid interview with People magazine, Dorzon — who has appeared on Guy Fieri’s "Guy’s Grocery Games" and "Tournament of Champions" — reflected on the night of Nov. 5, 2024, in which he was gunned down by a group of armed robbers and detailed how he managed to survive the traumatic attack. "I was trying to cover [my girlfriend, Crystal Swan], and then I started getting hit," Dorzon, who had...
David Beckham knighted by King Charles for services to sport and charity
David Beckham has just scored his ultimate honor.The soccer superstar was knighted by King Charles III during an emotional ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, earning the title Sir David Beckham for his contributions to sport and charity.The royal family shared details about the honor on Instagram, posting a photo of the former England captain receiving his medal.VICTORIA BECKHAM ADMITS SHE BECAME 'VERY GOOD AT LYING’ AS FAME TOOK TOLL ON HER HEALTH"Arise, Sir David Beckham. This morning at W...
Arlington schools defy Trump's transgender order despite federal funding threat from administration
FIRST ON FOX: The supervisor of health and physical education at Arlington Public Schools (APS) in Virginia said that the school system is allowing students to engage in activities and use facilities and restrooms based on the gender they identify with, despite President Donald Trump’s executive order and the Department of Education’s interpretation of gender identity in K-12 schools.Chris Willmore, supervisor of health, physical education, driver’s education and athletics at APS, was heard maki...
Abbott vows to impose a ‘100% tariff’ on anyone moving from NYC to Texas after Election Day
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he will impose a steep tariff on New Yorkers moving to his state after voting on Election Day ends.Abbott, a Republican, made the announcement Monday, a day before New Yorkers headed to the polls to choose a new mayor in what has been a closely watched race between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo."After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC," Abbott posted on X.Fox Ne...
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Explainer: What to know about elections in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California
First big elections under Trump poised to deliver signals to both sides ahead of Midterms.
Virginia GOP attorney general promotes splitting vote, snubbing fellow Republican Earle-Sears
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican, is encouraging voters to split their ticket between himself and Democrats also on the ballot — in an apparent snub of GOP gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.Miyares is running for another term as the commonwealth's top cop against Democrat Jay Jones, a former member of Virginia's House of Delegates.He posted a video on X Tuesday alongside a voter who apparently voted for both himself and Democrat gubernatorial candidate Abigail Span...
National Women's Soccer League defends athlete who failed genetic sex test as players clash over gender rules
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) put out a statement Tuesday addressing a sudden controversy involving a player who previously failed a genetic test. The statement defended Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda, who was ruled ineligible to compete for Zambia in a 2022 World Cup-qualifying tournament after a test revealed Banda's natural testosterone levels were above those allowed by the Confederation of African Football.The statement also comes after Angel City FC's Elizabeth Eddy publish...
Michelle Obama takes swipe at Trump’s demolition of White House East Wing
Former first lady Michelle Obama took a shot at President Donald Trump’s demolition of the White House East Wing during an NBC interview on Tuesday.Reflecting on her time in the White House with another former resident, NBC's Jenna Bush Hager, Obama joked about the changes to the historic building."There’s no guidebook," Obama said of the challenges of being first lady during an appearance on NBC’s "Today with Jenna & Friends" to promote her new book, "The Look.""There’s barely a staff. Now we d...
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend calls romance with actress a 'dream'
Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend has found himself in a "dream" romance.Jim Curtis, a life coach who specializes in hypnotherapy, gushed about his new love while celebrating his birthday."If this is a dream I don’t want to wake up," Curtis captioned an Instagram post featuring photos of the "Friends" star.He also shared the post to his Instagram story, along with the popular love song "Ordinary." The Alex Warren song features lyrics that read, "The angels up in the clouds are jealous, knowin' we fou...
White House slams Mamdani's 'completely irresponsible' comments linking Trump to threats against voters
The White House slammed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after he linked the Trump administration to threats against voters in New Jersey.On Tuesday, as New Jerseyans went to cast their ballots, bomb threats forced voters out of multiple polling places. While the threats were found to be non-credible, they still caused a disruption to those looking to exercise their right to vote for the Garden State's next governor. When asked about the threats in his neighboring state, Mamdani ma...
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Dick Cheney helped shape the old Republican Party, only to see it transformed by Trump and Maga
He elevated the power of the vice-presidency, embracing aggressive anti-terrorism tactics.
Jets send All-Pro Quinnen Williams to Cowboys as NFL trade deadline frenzy continues: reports
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted that he had a trade lined up before his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, and it appears he pulled the trigger.The New York Jets have reportedly traded All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, marking their second blockbuster NFL trade deadline deal on Tuesday.The first was Sauce Gardner, who signed a four-year extension in the offseason, being sent to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round picks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE S...
Jets send All-Pro Quinnen Williams to Cowboys as NFL trade deadline frenzy continues
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted that he had a trade lined up before his team lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night, and it appears he pulled the trigger.The New York Jets have reportedly traded All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys, marking their second blockbuster NFL trade deadline deal on Tuesday.The first was Sauce Gardner, who signed a four-year extension in the offseason, being sent to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round picks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE S...
Records reveal Chicago mayor's 'gift room' was constructed after investigators turned away
New records obtained by Chicago's Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed on Tuesday the "gift room" showcased by Mayor Brandon Johnson's office in February was constructed only after investigators were blocked from inspecting gifts already received, raising fresh questions about where the city property — including cufflinks, designer handbags and men’s shoes — was being stored prior to the watchdog's query.OIG investigators were twice denied entry to city premises for unannounced inspections...
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Trump says Jews who vote for Mamdani in New York are ‘stupid’
The President has threatened to cut federal funding to New York.
Medieval tower's collapse traps man, leads to 11-hour rescue mission with tragic outcome
Firefighters spent 11 hours on Monday trying to rescue a worker who became trapped in a medieval tower after it collapsed during renovations in Rome, Italy.Workers retrieved the man, identified as Octav Stroici, from the Torre dei Conti — but he died of his injuries shortly afterward, The Associated Press (AP) reported.Rescuers began attempting to use a first-floor window near where the man was positioned, but then had to retreat due to a cloud of debris and fears that the structure would furthe...
Stay warm for less: The best deals on space heaters
Winter is coming, and now’s the time to grab a space heater that can warm your home efficiently without driving up your electric bill. Whether you're heating a drafty room or trying to avoid cranking up the thermostat, we’ve rounded up the best space heater deals to shop right now.Not sure which pick is right for you? Keep scrolling for our FAQs, where we answer the most common questions about how to choose a space heater.Original price: $59.99What we love: This portable heater warms small space...
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Rail crew member Samir Zitouni named as hero of Huntingdon train attack
Samir Zitouni, 48, remains critically ill after tackling the attacker.
Mamdani tells MSNBC ‘I support BDS’ after saying he will be the mayor for every Jewish New Yorker
New York City Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani defended his support for the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in a Tuesday interview on MSNBC.During an appearance on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe," Mamdani was asked about his support for BDS, the boycott movement against Israel. Mamdani said he supports it as a way to pressure Israel to comply with international law. "And I’ve said, I support BDS because this is a movement that is looking for that kind of compliance. We have...
Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's remains as Gaza ceasefire exchanges continue
Hamas handed over another coffin with the remains of an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross, who in turn delivered the body to Israeli officials, the Israeli military said on Tuesday.The Red Cross brought the coffin to Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed. The remains are set to be transferred into Israel, where a military rabbi will perform a military ceremony, Netanyahu's office added. Following the ceremony, the National Center of Forensi...
Seahawks bolster receiver group, acquire Rashid Shaheed from Saints at NFL trade deadline: reports
The Seattle Seahawks appeared to bolster their wide receiver room on Tuesday, just ahead of the NFL trade deadline. According to ESPN, the New Orleans Saints reached an agreement with the Seahawks to send emerging wideout Rashid Shaheed to Seattle in exchange for draft picks. New Orleans is expected to receive fourth- and fifth-round selections in next year's NFL draft as part of the deal.Shaheed's name has been linked to numerous rumors leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline. Shedding the roste...
