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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday that reinstates tough criminal penalties for those who conduct large-scale theft schemes and smash-and-grab robberies that continue to frustrate voters across the state. Under the new law, prosecutors are required to begin imposing harsher sentences on those who damage or destroy property with a value of more…

Former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, have sat down for at least 47 interviews since the Harris-Walz ticket was formed, compared to just eight non-scripted interviews for the Democratic presidential ticket thus far. Vance did interviews with CNN, Fox News and ABC in the aftermath of Tuesday’s ABC News Presidential…

Two Colombian nationals will serve lengthy prison sentences for conspiring and attempting to murder U.S. soldiers by detonating a car bomb outside a military base near the Colombia-Venezuela border, the Justice Department announced Thursday. Colombian nationals Andrés Fernando Medina Rodriguez, 40, and Ciro Alfonso Gutiérrez Ballesteros, 31, were sentenced to 35 and 30 years in…

The NFL Players Association has said its piece on Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Kyle Van Noy’s complaint about the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff, which he called “super unprofessional” in treating his fractured orbital bone in Week 1.  Van Noy’s injury came in the NFL’s season opener at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, where the…

Former President Trump promises to eliminate taxes on overtime pay as part of a series of proposed cuts he said would mean more disposable income for workers. “That gives people more of an incentive to work. It gives the companies a lot,” Trump told a crowd Thursday at a campaign rally in Tucson, Arizona.  “The…

Court documents detail the cause of death of two Kansas moms whose bodies were found after disappearing on a road trip to Oklahoma to pick up their kids.  In April, the Office of the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner positively identified the two deceased persons from Texas County as 39-year-old Jilian Kelley, and 27-year-old Veronica Butler….

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill made allegations against one of the police officers who arrested him Sunday in Miami.  Hill alleged during an interview on Amazon Prime Video ahead of the team’s “Thursday Night Football” game against the Buffalo Bills that one of the officers pinched him on the neck and tried to…

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest political news from Washington, D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail.  Here’s what’s happening… – House GOP blasts Harris’ 2019 position on transgender migrants… – Gavin Newsom’s wife’s relatives hosting Trump fundraiser… – Nikki Haley slams PAC using her name… Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., predicted…

Universities around the world have extensive histories. Fez, Morocco, is where you can find the school recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest higher learning institution in the world.  The University of al-Qarawiyyin is widely recognized as the oldest university in the world. Founded as a mosque in 859 AD by Fatima al-Fihri, it…

Earlier this month, ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit made it clear he would not tolerate any criticism of his beloved golden retriever, Ben. The canine made an appearance in the broadcast booth during the pregame show ahead of the LSU-USC game Sept. 1. And some viewers voiced their displeasure seeing Ben stand between Herbstreit…

Attack marks first time a missile has struck a civilian vessel transporting grains in open waters of the Black Sea. What we know on day 933 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading… Please follow and like us:

Several businesses in Berkeley, California, including a winery and a brewery, are suing the City of Berkeley for its failure to remove homeless encampments near them, which has hurt their profits. The lawsuit was filed in Alameda County this week by eight businesses, including Covenant Winery, Emily Winston of Boichik Bagels and Fieldwork Brewing against…

Julie Bowen joked this week that she is in an informational and emotional “desert” when it comes to communicating with her teenage boys.  “I won’t let them look at their phones in the car, but basically I’m in the desert right now,” the “Modern Family” actress said about trying to get Oliver, 17, and 15-year-old twins…

Fox News host Laura Ingraham gives her take on how the “weaponization” of the legal system has played out against former President Trump on “The Ingraham Angle.” LAURA INGRAHAM: The weaponization of the legal system against Donald Trump has backfired royally on the Democrats as more Americans see the cases against him for what they…

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl is putting the rumors to rest. A social media post went viral on Instagram claiming Grohl was the father of a love child. The musician’s representative told Fox News Digital the claim is “100% fake.” On Wednesday, a social media account shared a photo of a woman’s finger holding…

Curs valutar BNR, vineri, 13 septembrie 2024. Banca Națională a României va transmite, la ora 13:00, informațiile privind evoluția principalelor valute. Ce se va întâmpla cu euro, dolarul și alte monede principale? Curs valutar BNR, vineri, 13 septembrie 2024. Ce se va întâmpla cu principalele monede Banca Națională a României publică cursul valutar în fiecare…

An oncoming freight train smashed into a semi-truck carrying what appeared to be an M109 Paladin Howitzer mobile artillery vehicle and damaged the street crossing Thursday afternoon in Goose Creek, South Carolina. CALIFORNIA MAN CHOKED, ATTACKED FRONTIER AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AFTER WEEKEND AT DISNEYLAND, DOJ SAYS Jennifer Clinton and her son captured the crash on…

The Justice Department is preparing to file criminal charges in an alleged Iranian hack that targeted former President Trump’s campaign, according to media reports.  The Associated Press reported it wasn’t immediately clear who would be charged, but that it would be the result of an investigation into intrusion and multiple agencies linked to an Iranian…

Saquon Barkley is no longer worried about the New York Giants’ woes, but he did reach out to his former quarterback after his brutal Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.  Barkley is already thriving with the Philadelphia Eagles. The star running back scored three touchdowns to help his new squad topple the Green Bay…

President Biden is facing mounting pressure to lift the ban on Ukraine using U.S. weapons to strike deep inside Russia and appeared to admit on Tuesday that his administration is moving in that direction.  “We’re working that out right now,” he said when asked by reporters whether he would allow Ukraine to use the long-range…

New York City will soon be the largest city in the United States to enact a reparations program. Councilmembers Crystal Hudson and Farah Louis sponsored a pair of bills to establish a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Commission and a reparations task force. Both bills passed on Thursday and will be effective immediately. “Today, the New…

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe spoke with members of both the House and Senate in closed sessions Thursday to discuss the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Rowe briefed members in both chambers about the agency’s interim report examining the USSS’s security lapses that led to…

The Jacksonville Jaguars are renaming their stadium from EverBank Stadium to “TrEverBank” Stadium to fulfill one of quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s endorsement deals.  The temporary change will be made for the Jaguars’ game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday. It is a condition in Lawrence’s new sponsorship deal with the Jacksonville-based financial services company EverBank, which began…

Chad McQueen, son of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, has died at the age of 63. Arthur H. Barens, McQueen’s lawyer, confirmed the news to Fox News Digital in a statement Thursday. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Chad McQueen, son of celebrated actor Steve McQueen. In 2020, Chad sustained…

The immigration bill being used by vulnerable Democrats as evidence of their commitment to border security has been trashed by Republican senators, who claim the measure would have actually exacerbated the crisis at the southern border.  “That bill was awful. It killed itself,” Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital on Thursday of the…

The Biden administration imposed sanctions Thursday against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and several of his associates for undermining the electoral process and violating the civil and human rights of its citizens. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the sanctions while speaking to reporters during a briefing Thursday. “President Biden’s approach to foreign policy in…

It was just minutes after the House finally ended a three-week battle, culminating in the election of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., last fall. The House voted to dethrone former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. But not before burning through three other Speaker candidates. I asked a senior House Republican aide what would be different…

COMBATING CROWDS – Officials in Greece are planning to impose a tax for cruise ship visitors who are traveling to the islands of Mykonos and Santorini during the peak summer season. Continue reading… HONORING HEROES – The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project is celebrating one decade of giving back to America’s heroes. The musician’s manager,…

Last month, Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby took legal action against the WNBA and the franchise she spent the majority of her professional basketball career with, the Las Vegas Aces. Hamby, who was drafted in the first round by the San Antonio Stars, submitted documentation to the U.S. District Court of Nevada Aug. 12….

There has been a big turnover in the squad since promotion to the WSL and the coach, Laura Kaminski, approaches new season on a game-by-game basis Guardian writers’ predicted position: 12th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 1st (Championship) Continue reading… Please follow…