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• N.Korea envoy confirmed as Pompeo's number two

  19-12-2019 23:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The US Senate on Thursday confirmed North Korea negotiator Stephen Biegun to be the State Department's number two, raising the possibility that the veteran Republican will become the acting top US diplomat next year.Biegun, currently on a trip to Asia as tensions mount with North Korea, was easily confirmed as deputy secretary of state, with 90 votes in favor and three senators, all Democrats, opposed.Biegun's elevation means he would take over as the acting top US diplomat if Secretary of State
  
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• Major dispute to threaten Trump's Iran deal over billions in frozen Tehran funds: expert

  22-06-2026 03:55 via foxnews.com
  
  As U.S. and Iranian negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday, a regional analyst warned that a dispute over billions in potentially unfrozen Iranian assets could quickly test the durability of a fledgling interim agreement.The disagreement is emerging, they say, as Washington and Tehran begin implementing the memorandum of understanding signed June 17, with negotiators holding the first round of talks at Bürgenstock, near Lucerne, Switzerland.According to Iran International, President Masou
  
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• Meloni's spat with Trump is calculated strategy to boost her approval ratings: expert

  21-06-2026 23:39 via foxnews.com
  
  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s escalating feud with President Donald Trump is nothing but a calculated political strategy aimed at boosting her standing at home, a leading Italian political analyst told Fox News Digital on Sunday.After the row between Trump and Meloni escalated on June 20, analysts also said the Italian leader may see little downside in confronting Trump, particularly as she faces declining approval ratings ahead of Italy's 2027 general election.The diplomatic dis
  
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• Albanian protesters flood streets demanding prime minister's resignation amid corruption accusations

  21-06-2026 23:34 via foxnews.com
  
  The government of Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama is under increasing pressure as Albanians continue taking to the streets to call for his resignation, as well as the leader of the opposition, Sali Berisha, faulting them and their parties for some thirty years of corruption ever since the end of the communist regime in 1991.The catalyst for the protests first began over a multi-billion-dollar luxury resort plan by Jared Kushner and his business partners pursuing the creation of two resort prop
  
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• Iran's unprecedented 'whole-regime' delegation at US deal talks signals one goal: expert

  21-06-2026 21:16 via foxnews.com
  
  The scope of the Iranian delegation at Switzerland’s first round of technical talks with the United States on Sunday underscored what an analyst described as Tehran’s red-line demand for "immediate cash flow" and significant financial concessions from the get-go.The team’s arrival at Bürgenstock came within days of a breakthrough memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and after follow-up talks were called
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Meet the man Israel chose to be its first-ever ambassador to the Christian world

  21-06-2026 18:30 via foxnews.com
  
  JERUSALEM, Israel: In a move being praised by many Christian leaders, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently announced the appointment of a new position of envoy to the Christian world — with the goal of better and smoother relations with the Christian world.In an exclusive interview in Jerusalem, Ambassador George Deek told Fox News Digital the importance the Netanyahu government has put on his position."We see the ethnic cleansing of the region from its Christians,
  
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• Trump says UK's Starmer will resign, wishes him well amid reports of PM's political future

  21-06-2026 16:33 via foxnews.com
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump declared in a Sunday Truth Social post that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from his post.Trump indicated that he wishes Starmer well, but also accused the British politician of failing on two issues."Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT," Trump declared in the Truth Social post.KEIR STARMER REPORTEDL
  
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• WWE star Jordynne Grace shares stark warning for any potential intruders: 'I have seven dogs and a gun'

  21-06-2026 14:25 via foxnews.com
  
  WWE star Jordynne Grace offered a warning to any creepy intruders that may show up at her doorstep after sharing a skit on her social media last week.Grace made a skit for her Instagram followers, showing herself going above and beyond to close her trashcan lid as she tried to avoid getting an extra charge from her Homeowners Association. One person commented, "Now wrestlers are wondering how fans find out where they live with the houses in the (background)."ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T
  
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• Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge

  21-06-2026 14:19 via foxnews.com
  
  Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents over the past few years. The machines, also called cryptocurrency kiosks, let people turn cash into digital currency quickly. That speed has made them a favorite tool for criminals who pressure victims during fake emergencies, legal threats and romance scams.The ban takes effect Aug. 1, 2026. Operators must remove publicly accessible machines by the end of the year. State offici
  
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• Golden State Killer investigator finds ‘red flags’ in Marilyn Monroe death scene decades later

  21-06-2026 14:00 via foxnews.com
  
  This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).As the world celebrates Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, Paul Holes is revisiting one of the most scrutinized celebrity cases in Hollywood history.The retired cold case investigator spent more than two decades solving crimes in California and played a pivotal role in identifying the Golden State Killer. Now, he's applying his exp
  
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• DAN HOFFMAN: Father’s Day reminds me every moment with my sons is a blessing

  21-06-2026 14:00 via foxnews.com
  
  One night a few months back, my younger son was getting ready for bed. As I prepared to say goodnight while tucking him in, he looked up at me and said, "dad, I've made a lot of assists in my soccer games these past few years — I don't remember how many. But I've scored 31 goals. And you know what? You were there and saw every one of them."My son might not have realized it in the moment, but he had just given me one of the most wonderfully heartfelt complements I've ever received.To this d
  
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• Chef who fled communist country opens world's first Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant

  21-06-2026 14:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A chef who left communist Cuba behind is making culinary history in South Florida.Just four months after opening its doors in West Palm Beach, Emelina recently became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star — a distinction many chefs spend decades pursuing.For chef and co-owner Osmel Gonzalez, the recognition is about more than fine dining. It's an opportunity to showcase what Cuban cuisine can become when creativity is no longer limited by scarcity.FOOD SOLD AT
  
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• Who is David Hearn? US Olympian who denies vandalizing Reflecting Pool after viral arrest

  21-06-2026 13:58 via foxnews.com
  
  An Olympic canoeist has been accused of vandalizing the iconic Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.David Hearn, 67, who represented the United States in three Summer Olympics, denied the accusations that he vandalized the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being arrested by the U.S. Park Police on Saturday.Hearn told The Associated Press that he only reached into the pool because he wanted to examine the peeling new coating, and he only briefly touched a chunk that was stil
  
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• The Founding Fathers gave us America. 250 years later, we still depend on good dads

  21-06-2026 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday. We’ll mark the occasion with fireworks, parades and with rightful pride in what we’ve already achieved together. But if we are honest about what made our country strong in the first place — and what will keep it strong — the answer isn’t found in Washington, D.C. It starts at home.The Founding Fathers understood something that we shouldn’t forget today. Strong nations are built on strong families. And strong fa
  
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• Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped

  21-06-2026 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  CHICAGO — Opening weekend visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center called the 44th president's legacy an example of unifying, scandal-free "Black excellence," while they lamented what they view as a dark turn for the U.S. under President Donald Trump."The community is great, we're just kind of glad it's here," Lauren Tillman, who lives about 40 minutes outside of Chicago, told Fox News Digital. "We needed something like this. Chicago looks like a certain place to certain people who
  
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• MMA fighter helps nab Florida university student leader in suspected child predator sting

  21-06-2026 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter with a passion for identifying possible child predators has been credited with exposing another suspect in South Florida. 

This time, Dustin Lampros, founder of 561 Predator Catchers, used a decoy posing online as a 13-year-old boy, according to a court report filed by Delray Beach Police.Lampros seeks to identify suspected sexual predators by engaging them in online conversations with people posing as children. He and his associates surprise the t
  
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• Christian cop in UK suspended for asking questions about Islam during DEI training wins settlement

  21-06-2026 13:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A former UK police officer, who said he was suspended and forced out of policing after he asked questions about Islam during a DEI workplace training, has reached a confidential settlement with the North Yorkshire Police after he alleged discrimination against his Christian beliefs.Luke Salmons, a former community support officer, said the force went through a series of DEI training courses in 2023 and 2024 intended to develop a new policy on race, religion and culture. The courses were hosted b
  
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• Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines

  21-06-2026 12:30 via foxnews.com
  
  The organization widely regarded as the leading authority on transgender medical treatment is facing allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it built influential treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain.The complaint, filed in a Texas federal court by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, accuses World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) of deve
  
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• Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

  21-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  As Colombia heads into a pivotal presidential runoff on Sunday, conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is riding a wave of voter frustration over crime, cartels and economic uncertainty.His rise comes as outgoing President Gustavo Petro faces mounting political turmoil, turning the election into a high-stakes battle over the future of one of America’s most important allies in Latin America.De le Espriella’s campaign is built on a platform of law and order, anti-cartel cr
  
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• Chinese AI models raise ‘sleeper agent’ fears after report finds more vulnerable code for US users

  21-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Chinese AI models used to write code may be creating a hidden security risk for U.S. companies, federal officials and government contractors, per a new report published by a major defense contractor specializing in cyber security.Booz Allen published a report in late May warning the federal government, private software developers and workers in critical industries that the presence of code written by popular Chinese AI models within the supply chain may be making the United States more vulnerabl
  
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• Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating'

  21-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  FIRST ON FOX: As families across the country celebrate Father's Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is honoring a group of fathers bound together by tragedy: fathers whose children were killed or catastrophically injured in crimes tied to illegal aliens and cartel-linked criminals.DHS shared the stories of three Angel Dads with Fox News Digital: Marcus Coleman, Joe Abraham and Doug Quets, whose lives were forever changed by the deaths of their children and whose losses now serve as a
  
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• American youth radicalized online, busted in suspected terror plots after hating country on social media

  21-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Federal authorities say a foiled plot targeting a planned UFC event at the White House is the latest case to raise concerns about the role the internet can play in radicalizing people and connecting would-be attackers.According to court documents, the men accused in the UFC plot allegedly communicated through encrypted messaging platforms and discussed plans involving drones, firearms and attacks on government officials.Rather than involving a single suspect acting alone, authorities allege the
  
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• American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on sunscreen shakeups and coastal curiosity

  21-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights sunscreen shakeups, coastal curiosity — and much more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published e
  
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• JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations

  21-06-2026 09:12 via foxnews.com
  
  Vice President JD Vance landed in Switzerland early Sunday to help launch a new round of negotiations with Iran, as the Trump administration pushes for a lasting agreement following a recently signed ceasefire.Vance arrived shortly before 6 a.m. local time and is expected to join White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, for the talks.Swiss officials confirmed Saturday that the Iranian delegation had arrived and was traveling to Bürgenstock, wh
  
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• Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets

  21-06-2026 05:40 via foxnews.com
  
  The Phillies' turnaround following the dismissal of manager Rob Thomson reached a new milestone when two of the franchise’s biggest stars delivered a historic performance.Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career.The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a sig
  
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• Josh Hart brings receipts as Stephen A Smith admits he was 'beyond wrong' about the Knicks

  21-06-2026 04:13 via foxnews.com
  
  ESPN star Stephen A. Smith has long been one of the New York Knicks’ loudest critics, but the New York City native struck a different tone this week.Days after the Knicks won their first NBA title in more than five decades, the longtime "First Take" host joined Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart for a live taping of their "Roommates Show" podcast. The event was livestreamed from inside the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, one day after the Knicks’ long-awaited ticker-tape
  
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• African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery

  21-06-2026 04:10 via foxnews.com
  
  African and Caribbean leaders are demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade after adopting a sweeping reparations plan at a conference in Ghana.The 19-point framework calls for financial compensation, debt relief, a Global Reparations Fund and the return of looted cultural artifacts and ancestral remains. It also seeks reforms to international financial institutions that supporters say disadvantage Th
  
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• Fan hops fence during red-flagged NASCAR race at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado to meet a driver

  21-06-2026 03:50 via foxnews.com
  
  NASCAR is in California this weekend for some street racing at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado, and one fan decided to really get close to the (thankfully, red-flagged) action.The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents.The biggest came on a restart — because we all know that cautions breed cautions — and saw Sam Mayer take an absolutely monstrous hit.NASCAR TEAM UNVEILS GEORGE H.W. BUSH TRIBUTE LIVERY
  
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• Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure

  21-06-2026 03:04 via foxnews.com
  
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Starmer was discussing his future with his wife at his Chequers country residence before making a final decision.The outlet reported that senior Labour Party figures expect a statement addressing his future as early as next week.A government source told Reuters that Star
  
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• Jazz Chisholm explains why he still won't wear a cup after fouling a pitch into his own groin

  21-06-2026 03:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Men around the country are still wincing from the sight of New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. fouling a pitch straight into his own groin.It was bad enough that Chisholm had to leave the game, and it left many wondering why he wasn't wearing a cup to protect himself.Well, now we have an answer.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Yankees beat writer Gary Philips shared some quotes from Chisholm explaining why he wasn't a cup guy before taking
  
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