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• This probably isn't an alien space probe

  07-11-2018 22:52 via cnn.com
  In a recent scientific paper, two Harvard researchers make a very daring speculation.They suggest it's possible that an alien artifact, built by extraterrestrial intelligence, has flown through our solar system.
  
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• Travis Kelce insists Chiefs return in 2026 was never in doubt: 'Hungry to get back'

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Any concerns about 11-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce’s career continuing with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026 were apparently unwarranted.Shortly after news surfaced that Kelce would return to the only NFL team he’s ever played for, the 36-year-old tight end said he made the decision "about midway through" last season."About midway through the season," Kelce said on the latest episode of "New Heights," the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kel
  
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• Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Pentagon officials on Tuesday told legislators during a closed-door briefing that they estimated that the cost of the Iran war was more than $11.3 billion during the initial six days of the conflict, the New York Times reported, citing three unnamed individuals familiar with the briefing.That estimate did not encompass many expenses tied to the effort, such as buildup of military assets and personnel prior to the first strikes, the outlet added.Other reports indicate that the briefing involved s
  
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• NYPD heroes, inspired by 9/11, ran toward danger as suspected terrorists targeted NYC

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Two veteran NYPD officers say it was "instinct" that led them to charge toward smoldering IEDs during a suspected terror attack near Gracie Mansion last weekend.NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward danger when 18-year-old Amir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Qayyumi allegedly threw explosives into a crowd. A photo that later went viral captured the moment Edwards leaped over a police barricade in pursuit of one of the ISIS-inspired suspects."They say when you're a cop, no two
  
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• Kelly Clarkson says 'American Idol' producers 'lied' about $1M prize

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Kelly Clarkson is calling out "American Idol" over alleged broken promises. During Tuesday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the 43-year-old singer and talk show host — who was crowned winner during the singing competition's first season in 2002 — claimed she never received the $1 million check that she was promised. Clarkson, who was joined by "Harry Potter" actor Daniel Radcliffe and reality star Rob Rausch, claimed that "Idol" executives "lied" while discussing Rau
  
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• Journalist loses nearly $10,000 in year-long NFL gambling experiment

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  A prominent journalist lost nearly $10,000 gifted from his employer as an experiment to cover gambling in America and the pitfalls of the growing sports-betting industry.The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins penned a lengthy feature, "Sucker: My year as a degenerate gambler," in which the suburban dad and practicing Mormon "prohibited from indulging in games of chance," was given $10,000 by the publication to wager during the 2025 NFL season. Since the cash belonged to The Atlantic, it did not
  
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• Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announces NBC let him go after 17 seasons on their pregame show

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announced to social media that he would not a part of NBC’s "Football Night in America" next season.Dungy, 70, spent the last 17 seasons with the pregame show and was on the field for NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl LX."I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall, and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead," Dungy posted to X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s disappointing&nb
  
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• FBI responding to reports of 'active shooting situation' at Michigan synagogue

  12-03-2026 19:26 via foxnews.com
  
  Federal and state authorities are responding to an "active shooting" at a Reform Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, after a suspect allegedly rammed a vehicle into the house of worship and opened fire.The shooting, which unfolded at about 12:30 p.m. local time Thursday, took place at Temple Israel, according to Michigan State Police.A senior law enforcement source tells Fox News the shooter is believed to be dead.FBI Director Kash Patel said his personnel are on the scene with partne
  
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• Ex-NFL star cautions league about 'giving fans too much' as Thanksgiving Eve game reportedly eyed

  12-03-2026 19:07 via foxnews.com
  
  The NFL is reportedly eyeing adding another game to the holiday menu for fans at Thanksgiving time.The league is exploring the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the docket for the 2026 season, ESPN reported Tuesday. If finalized, NFL fans would be treated to games on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEx-NFL star Shawne Merriman appeared on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich" on Thursday and warned the NF
  
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• FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition

  12-03-2026 18:30 via foxnews.com
  
  For the first time in its more than 75-year history, the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list will include an alleged cybercriminal — and officials say it’s a sign of how today’s biggest threats don’t just carry guns, they carry malware.Anibal Aguirre, who also goes by "Prometheus," becomes Fugitive No. 540 on the FBI’s most notorious roster. Investigators say he is the alleged architect behind a sweeping ATM "jackpotting" scheme that uses custom-built malware
  
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• Donny Osmond uses AI to sing with his 14-year-old self

  12-03-2026 18:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Some stars spend their careers protecting the version of themselves that first made them famous. Donny Osmond took the opposite path. He built a career by evolving with the times and then kept going. Today, in his Las Vegas residency at Harrah's, the legendary entertainer performs a duet with a digital version of his 14-year-old self, the same teenage Donny who captured hearts decades ago with hits like "Puppy Love."The moment feels almost surreal on stage. Yet it also reflects something de
  
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• Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: ADL says 'Let's go, Brandon'

  12-03-2026 18:24 via foxnews.com
  
  Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:
  - Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force
  - Canada’s Carney under pressure to act after synagogues shot up
  - California cops probe violent altercation caught on camera as potential antisemitic hate crimeTOP STORY: The Anti-Defamation League is demanding Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launch a dedic
  
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• Trump-backed affordable housing overhaul clears Senate, while House GOP raises red flags

  12-03-2026 18:22 via foxnews.com
  
  A massive bipartisan swell advanced a Trump-backed affordable housing package out of the Senate on Thursday, but its fate in the House is up in the air.The bill, renamed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to incorporate a previous Senate housing bill that stalled last year, easily sailed through the upper chamber, given that many lawmakers support the wide-ranging slate of measures designed to increase the supply of affordable housing.In its original form, the legislation was primarily intende
  
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• Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

  12-03-2026 18:06 via foxnews.com
  
  A paraglider made an emergency landing at a crowded ski resort after reportedly spending nearly two hours in the air.The incident occurred in mid-February at Muju Deogyusan Resort on the intermediate Silk Road slope in Muju, South Korea, according to video licensing agency ViralHog.Footage from the scene shows the paraglider descending toward a slope filled with skiers and snowboarders.SKIER'S PRANK BACKFIRES, LEAVING HER DANGLING 65 FEET IN THE AIR AS TWIN DESPERATELY HOLDS ONAs the canopy drop
  
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• Shooting in Old Dominion University hall injures two; gunman dead

  12-03-2026 18:03 via foxnews.com
  
  A suspected gunman was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University (ODU), injuring two people.The shooting occurred shortly before 10:49 a.m., the university said. The gunman was later pronounced dead, and the two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital.Less than an hour later, at 11:43 a.m., the school announced there was "no longer a threat" on campus but urged students and staff to avoid the area in and around Constant Hall while em
  
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• Clyburn, 85, bucks Democrat generational revolt with bid for 18th term in Congress

  12-03-2026 17:57 via foxnews.com
  
  Longtime Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina announced Thursday that he would run this year for an 18th two-year term in Congress."In a few minutes, I am going to sign the paperwork that's necessary in order to qualify for the Democratic nomination to run again," the 85-year-old Clyburn said at an event in Columbia, South Carolina.The move by Clyburn, who was first elected to the House in 1992, bucks a push for generational change — fueled by serious questions over then-President
  
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• ICE busts human smuggling ring that kidnapped family, sexually assaulted pregnant woman

  12-03-2026 17:55 via foxnews.com
  
  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents busted a South Texas human smuggling ring, resulting in the arrests and sentencing of gangbangers who kidnapped a family and sexually assaulted a pregnant mother.Rodolfo Daniel De Hoyos, 22, a human smuggler who goes by the nickname "Rufles," was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison on Monday for conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens, causing serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy. The sentencing was announced by the U.S. Attorney&r
  
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• Kidnapped child found alive after years hidden under fake name: police

  12-03-2026 17:52 via foxnews.com
  
  A young girl who was kidnapped in Southern California nearly six years ago was found safe and living under a fake name on the other side of the country, authorities said.The now-11-year-old victim was found in Washington County, North Carolina, on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.The girl was located after authorities received a tip revealing she had been enrolled in the Washington County School District "under an alias name," officials said. FLORIDA MOM AC
  
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• Amazon sells spring-ready greenhouses – plus 9 more unexpected finds

  12-03-2026 17:37 via foxnews.com
  
  Did you know you can buy a greenhouse on Amazon? And that’s just the beginning. From e-bikes and motorcycles to chicken coops, kayaks and home theater seating, Amazon’s inventory stretches far beyond everyday essentials. Upgrade your spring setup with these unexpected finds you can order right now.Looking to protect your plants from extreme weather and jump-start spring growth? A greenhouse can help — and Amazon surprisingly carries several highly rated options.M
  
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• Departing BBC boss warns network on 'knife edge' amid Trump documentary lawsuit, trust crisis

  12-03-2026 17:16 via foxnews.com
  
  The outgoing head of the BBC admitted the embattled broadcaster is on a "knife edge" as it grapples with financial woes and a "full-on crisis" of public trust.BBC Director-General Tim Davie announced he would resign in November after a documentary the network aired in 2024 was criticized for misleadingly editing a speech by President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.The BBC Panorama documentary spliced together two separate sections of the speech, making it appear as though Trump was calling for vio
  
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• Judge says no new trial for Laken Riley killer Jose Ibarra

  12-03-2026 16:58 via foxnews.com
  
  A Georgia judge denied Jose Ibarra’s motion for a new trial following his conviction in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley.Lawyers for Ibarra argued his constitutional rights were violated when the judge declined two defense motions before trial. One was a request to delay the trial to give an expert witness time to review and analyze DNA data. The other would have excluded some cellphone evidence. "As the only evidence admitted at trial derived exclusively from the cellphone
  
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• Country singer Colter Wall cancels tour, admits he is ‘mentally unwell’

  12-03-2026 16:54 via foxnews.com
  
  Country singer-songwriter Colter Wall is stepping away from the stage.The 30-year-old musician announced Wednesday that he is canceling the remainder of his 2026 tour and taking an indefinite break from live performances to focus on his mental health.Wall shared the update with fans in a message posted to social media."Myself and the band and the crew are very grateful for the privilege to play music together for you. We thank you for it," Wall wrote on Instagram. "The truth is that I am mentall
  
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• Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm

  12-03-2026 16:51 via foxnews.com
  
  Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.A recent initiative proposed by the Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of California residents with assets exceeding $1 billion. Though the proposal does not yet qualify for the November 2026 ballot, its push is already motivating billionaires to fle
  
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• Cowboys' Dak Prescott given ultimatum before lavish wedding was called off: report

  12-03-2026 16:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was reportedly given an ultimatum by his former fiancée before the two called off their wedding a month before it was set to take place.Sarah Jane Ramos had a "serious conversation" with Prescott in January about being monogamous for the sake of their family before the situation allegedly exploded during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties, Page Six reported Wednesday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRamos was reportedly a
  
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• Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk brushes off criticism for visiting Trump

  12-03-2026 16:41 via foxnews.com
  
  Matthew Tkachuk, U.S. men’s hockey gold medalist and Florida Panthers star, brushed off criticism around the national team’s decision to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.Tkachuk appeared on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" and touched on the criticism he and his teammates received over their celebration in the locker room and their decision to fly to Washington, D.C., to see Trump and attend his State of the Union address.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"
  
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• Missing retired Air Force general consulted on UFOs for Blink-182's Tom DeLonge

  12-03-2026 16:21 via foxnews.com
  
  William "Neil" McCasland, a 68-year-old retired U.S. Air Force general, has been missing for almost two weeks."There has been no indication whatsoever of where he might be," his wife, Susan McCasland Wilkerson, wrote in a Facebook post Friday. "There have been dozens of searchers on foot, both official and friends and neighbors of Neil's, who coordinate with the official sources. There have also been horseback searchers, drones with different capabilities, helicopters, three different types of s
  
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• What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

  12-03-2026 11:20 via bbc.com
  Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
  
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• Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showing customers other users' transactions

  12-03-2026 11:19 via bbc.com
  The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
  
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• Weather warnings issued as colder weather and mountain snow forecast

  12-03-2026 11:17 via bbc.com
  Strong winds are likely across many parts of the UK and conditions are turning colder towards the end of the week.
  
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• 'It was the stuff of dreams' - Liza Tarbuck leaves Radio 2 Saturday show

  12-03-2026 11:06 via bbc.com
  Shaun Keaveny, host of The Rock Show, will stand in for her until the end of the end of the month.
  
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