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• Montenegro jails more Serbs over coup plot

  08-03-2017 20:58 via yahoo.com
  
  A Montenegrin court jailed a group of Serbian nationals Wednesday for five months over an alleged coup plot during October's election, the latest such sentences.The five struck a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty in exchange for light sentences, as another three of their compatriots did last month."Five citizens of Serbia admitted to being part of a criminal organisation whose plan was to break into the parliament of Montenegro violently," with the aim of seizing it, the prosecutor said in a
  
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• Iranian security forces gun down amateur boxer as father searches morgues for missing son: source

  27-01-2026 03:34 via foxnews.com
  
  An Iranian amateur boxer was shot and killed by Iranian security forces during ongoing anti-regime protests near Tehran, and his father spent a week searching before identifying his body in a black body bag.Harrowing footage circulating online shows his distraught father desperately searching among piles of bodies covered with black body bags, crying out for his missing son.Sepehr Ebrahimi, 19, was killed on Jan. 11 in the Andisheh area, approximately 19 miles west of Tehran’s city center,
  
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• California progressives think Newsom courting conservatives on his podcast is a 'tough swallow'

  27-01-2026 03:30 via foxnews.com
  
  California progressives think Gov. Gavin Newsom courting conservatives on his podcast is a "tough swallow," as speculation grows that he will run for president in 2028. One progressive from the state said while Newsom has made a few policy decisions that have upset the left, the more concerning issue was the "political choices" of the governor. "The bigger issues are on political choices like interviewing Kirk, Bannon, and [Ben] Shapiro," said Elizabeth Ashford, a California-based
  
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• Feds charge 87 individuals in massive ATM 'jackpotting' operation linked to Tren de Aragua gang

  27-01-2026 03:20 via foxnews.com
  
  At least 87 individuals connected to the Venezuelan terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA) have been indicted for a massive scheme in which members allegedly stole millions of dollars from ATMs nationwide, a crime commonly known as "ATM jackpotting."The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska announced Monday 31 new defendants, joining 56 others previously charged in a major Homeland Security Task Force operation.The criminal ring, largely composed of Venezuelan and Colombian na
  
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• Social media post about Tennessee mayor's children sparks feud with local Democrats

  27-01-2026 03:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Hamilton County, Tenn., Mayor Weston Wamp found himself in a heated online exchange with local Democratic officials this week after comments from a community member about Planned Parenthood on his Facebook page sparked sharp criticism and a public political clash.According to Chattanooga's Local 3 News, the exchange occurred after a commenter weighed in on a post featuring Wamp's family last Christmas, writing, "This is why we need Planned Parenthood, this picture right here."Wamp, a Republican,
  
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• Former Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley makes second run for governor of Oregon

  27-01-2026 02:38 via foxnews.com
  
  A former Portland Trail Blazers player is taking his best shot at being the next governor of Oregon.Chris Dudley, a Republican and 16-year NBA veteran, announced his candidacy for the role in a video posted online."I love Oregon, and even though we have some serious problems, there are solutions and I believe our best days are ahead of us," he said in the video.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"However, in order to solve these challenges, the empty promises, the name calling, fi
  
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• Melissa Gilbert speaks out amid husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges

  27-01-2026 02:32 via foxnews.com
  
  Timothy Busfield's wife, Melissa Gilbert, is speaking out on social media after her husband was charged in a child sex abuse case.Busfield, 68, surrendered on Jan. 13 to local authorities in New Mexico on child sex abuse charges. He was initially held without bail at the time of his arrest on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse."I’m sending you all my love and gratitude during this extraordinarily difficult time," Gilbert wrote in a post shared on
  
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• Mamdani's early moves as mayor clash with affordability pledge: 'Ripple effects are significant'

  27-01-2026 02:14 via foxnews.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ran on a message of making the Big Apple more affordable for everyday Americans, but some of his actions in the first few weeks of his tenure have served to undercut that reality.In the early days of his time as mayor, Mamdani has already shown a penchant for vehemently defending low-wage, unskilled delivery-app workers in a manner that industry executives and business experts think will hit consumers' pocketbooks. He sued a delivery app startup earlier this mo
  
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• Former DHS secretary says Trump's choice to send 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minnesota is 'stroke of genius'

  27-01-2026 02:10 via foxnews.com
  
  Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf praised President Donald Trump's decision to send "border czar" Tom Homan to handle unrest in Minneapolis Monday on "The Story with Martha MacCallum.""Having the president send Tom Homan up there is just a stroke of genius," Wolf said. "I think Tom is exactly the right person. Why? Because he is also in career law enforcement, he’s an operator. He knows exactly what needs to be done there, and where is the give-and-take – where can we get a win f
  
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• Trump admin wins court victory freeing ICE agents from Minnesota protest restrictions

  27-01-2026 02:05 via foxnews.com
  
  A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a ruling that blocks restrictions on tactics being used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while dealing with anti-ICE agitators in Minnesota. The ruling by the three-judge panel 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals put a stay on a lower court ruling that prevented officers from arresting, detaining, pepper-spraying or retaliating against protesters in Minneapolis without probable cause as anti-ICE agitat
  
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• Charlamagne predicts 'de-MAGA-ification' in future, like how 'Nazi ideology was outlawed' in postwar Germany

  27-01-2026 02:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized the Trump administration during his Monday broadcast, telling listeners he believes there will come a day when President Donald Trump and his allies are prosecuted.Charlamagne was one of many commentators reacting to the death of 37-year-old activist and nurse Alex Pretti following a confrontation with federal immigration agents. Debate surrounding Pretti’s death centered on the fact that he was carrying a holstered firearm, prompting a national di
  
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• Trump says Iran called 'numerous' times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters

  27-01-2026 01:55 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump said Iran appears to be looking to negotiate with the U.S. amid a growing military buildup in the Middle East.In a Monday interview with Axios, Trump suggested that Tehran had reached out on "numerous occasions" and "want[s] to make a deal.""They want to make a deal. I know so. They called on numerous occasions. They want to talk," the president told the outlet.According to U.S. officials, also cited by Axios, any potential agreement would need Tehran to remove all enriche
  
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• Olympic medalist spurns Canada in hopes of swimming for Team USA: 'Always felt like an American'

  27-01-2026 01:51 via foxnews.com
  
  The world will be watching the U.S. and Canada rivalry on the ice and in other sporting events when the top athletes hit Milan Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics.The heat around Summer Olympics athletes was just heating up as a two-time Canadian medalist decided to switch from Team Canada to Team USA on Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIlya Kharun, an Olympic swimmer who was born in Montreal and won two bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Games, announced he was joining the
  
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• Anti-ICE mobs bankrolled by 'shadowy interests' putting law enforcement in danger, CEO warns

  27-01-2026 01:22 via foxnews.com
  
  Violent confrontations targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota are being driven by outside actors exploiting chaos, not organic protest, according to a protest insider warning that the situation is rapidly spiraling.Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand, told Fox News Digital that many of the agitators are being financed by "shadowy interests" that benefit from chaos and confrontation, adding that law enforcement concerns about the escalation are well-founded."I believe m
  
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• Trump has 'very good' call with Minneapolis Mayor Frey, announces border czar Homan meeting

  27-01-2026 01:20 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and announced that border czar Tom Homan will meet with him, as riots continue to erupt in the city amid a federal immigration enforcement operation.Trump shared the update in a post on Truth Social, signaling increased federal engagement with city leaders as authorities respond to the unrest."I just had a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis," the president wrote. "Lots of p
  
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• Skier suffers brutal mauling after stepping within 10 feet of snow leopard for photo, video shows

  27-01-2026 01:18 via foxnews.com
  
  A female skier was viciously mauled by a snow leopard on Friday after approaching the predator too closely for a photo, according to chilling footage of the incident.The encounter, which left the woman’s face severely bloodied, occurred around 7 p.m. in Fuyun County, along China’s northern border with Mongolia, according to Jam Press.Footage shows a woman, who reportedly edged as close as 10 feet to the leopard, lying motionless in the snow as the predator hovered nearby after the ma
  
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• ICE agents will conduct enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX, official says

  27-01-2026 01:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that ICE agents will conduct enforcement at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8.Tricia McLaughlin Yoho, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the DHS, told TMZ Sports, "DHS is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the Super Bowl is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the World Cup. "Our mission remains unchanged."Thus, ICE will be a visible presen
  
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• Billie Eilish calls out silent celebs as outrage grows over Alex Pretti killing

  27-01-2026 01:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish shared a blunt 9-word message to her fellow celebrities in light of their silence amid unrest in Minnesota."Hey my fellow celebrities u gonna speak up? Or," Eilish wrote in an Instagram story to her 125 million followers Monday.Eilish’s comments come after the killing of Alex Pretti, 37, who was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis. The incident marks the second fatal shooting involving a federal officer this month.Her post cam
  
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• Chinese hackers reportedly breached phones at 'heart of Downing Street' in global spy campaign

  27-01-2026 00:53 via foxnews.com
  
  Chinese state-linked hackers breached mobile phones at "the heart of Downing Street" amid a global cyber-espionage campaign over several years targeting telecommunication networks, according to reports.U.S. officials first alerted its allies in 2024 after finding out that hacking groups had gained access to telecom companies around the world, according to The Associated Press.The campaign reportedly targeted multiple countries, including the U.S. and the other members of the Five Eyes intelligen
  
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• Police hunt for Mick Jagger's granddaughter's longtime partner after he disappears

  27-01-2026 00:44 via foxnews.com
  
  Mick Jagger's granddaughter is searching for her longtime partner after he was reported missing.Alexander Key, 37, was last seen on Friday, according to police in the U.K. Key is the partner of Assisi Jackson, Jade Jagger's daughter."Alexander is described as medium build, bright peroxide blonde hair and normally wearing bright coloured clothing," a news release shared by Devon and Cornwall Police read.The press release continued: "Searches and enquiries are ongoing today and we’re appeali
  
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• Unsealed records in Idaho student murders detail victims' injuries, final movements

  27-01-2026 00:42 via foxnews.com
  
  WARNING: Graphic ContentUnsealed court records have provided a detailed forensic account of the November 2022 University of Idaho slayings, revealing specific injury counts and new analysis regarding the students' final movements.According to a supplemental expert disclosure reviewed by Fox News Digital, a bloodstain pattern analyst reviewed autopsy materials, crime scene photographs and laboratory testing to outline anticipated testimony for the trial.According to the filing, Kaylee Goncalves s
  
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• GOP senator demands DHS immigration chiefs testify after fatal shootings in Minnesota

  27-01-2026 00:42 via foxnews.com
  
  A top Senate Republican is demanding that the heads of several immigration-focused units at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) testify publicly before the Senate. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., called on the heads of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) to come before his panel, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, next month. In three separate letters to acting I
  
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• DHS probes whether agents killed VA nurse following accidental discharge during Minneapolis ICE raid

  27-01-2026 00:29 via foxnews.com
  
  The Department of Homeland Security is investigating whether U.S. Border Patrol agents thought they were being fired upon when one fatally shot Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street over the weekend. The New York Post reported that an accidental discharge of Pretti's Sig Sauer P320 pistol, which was being held by an agent after it was taken away from him, may have made authorities believe their lives were in danger.Pretti, a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ICU nurse, who was legally permi
  
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• ‘Blind Side’ star Quinton Aaron on life support after severe blood infection, wife says he's 'a fighter'

  27-01-2026 00:19 via foxnews.com
  
  Quinton Aaron is fighting for his life after experiencing a mysterious neck pain which prompted his wife to call for help."The Blind Side" star was intubated Friday and placed on life support due to a severe blood infection, his wife Margarita Aaron confirmed to Fox News Digital. Doctors are not yet sure what caused the infection and continue to run tests to determine the root of the cause. While Aaron's medical team said his status is "day by day," Margarita remained optimistic about his p
  
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• FBI says woman threatened to murder agent and his family after stealing ID from car during Minneapolis riot

  27-01-2026 00:17 via foxnews.com
  
  Federal authorities in Spokane, Washington, arrested a woman who allegedly threatened to kill a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s immediate family after prosecutors say she used identification material stolen during a January riot that damaged an FBI vehicle in Minneapolis."Threatening an FBI employee and their family WILL NOT BE TOLERATED," FBI Minneapolis wrote on X on Monday. "Yesterday, FBI Agents in Spokane, Washington at the request of FBI Minneapolis arrested a woman
  
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• Coca-Cola hints at reinventing soda, starting with your favorite drinks

  27-01-2026 00:10 via foxnews.com
  
  Your favorite soft drinks may get a protein or fiber boost in the future, according to the CEO of America's top soda company.James Quincey, chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Co., floated the idea while speaking to CNBC from the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.During the interview, Quincey said Coca-Cola views its offerings as a portfolio of different drinks instead of banking on a single product.COCA-COLA TO BRING BACK FAN FAVORITE AFTER FIVE YEARS — AND REACTIONS ARE MIXEDWhen asked w
  
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• Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape

  26-01-2026 22:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Russia criticized the U.S.’ proposed Golden Dome missile defense system Monday, warning it could destabilize global nuclear deterrence, according to reports.According to TASS, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev told Kommersant newspaper that the ambitious project is extremely "provocative.""Problems in the strategic sphere resulting from destabilizing U.S. actions only continue to grow. It is enough to recall the highly provocative anti-missile project ‘G
  
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• China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge

  26-01-2026 21:51 via foxnews.com
  
  China’s sudden removal of senior military leaders, including allegations that a top general leaked sensitive information to the United States, is raising new questions about internal turmoil inside the Chinese Communist Party and the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army.Experts told Fox News Digital that while many details remain unclear, the scope of the apparent purge points to mounting instability under Chinese President Xi Jinping, with potential implications for regional se
  
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• Venezuelan opposition leader says democratic transition would be 'fall of the Berlin Wall' for Americas

  26-01-2026 19:36 via foxnews.com
  
  Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado argued that a successful democratic transition for her country would rapidly transform the nation's economy and reverse years of instability, reshaping the region’s political landscape.Machado told the New York Post in an interview that such an outcome would define Trump’s foreign policy legacy, comparing it to the fall of the Berlin Wall."The legacy to the world is going to be huge," she explained. "You’re going to have a
  
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• Iran regime reportedly issued nationwide shoot-to-kill orders as protest death toll surges

  26-01-2026 19:10 via foxnews.com
  
  More and more brutal evidence of the Iranian regime’s crackdown on its own people is circulating online, as the true number of those killed in Iran’s protests remains hotly contested amid internet blackouts and state intimidation. Estimates range from the thousands confirmed dead to the tens of thousands feared killed, according to activists, media reports and medical data.Fatemeh Jamalpour, an Iranian journalist who has covered every major protest movement over the past two decades,
  
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