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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says that the U.S. is "unquestionably winning the war" with Iran.And the conservative firebrand and three-term senator from Texas tells Fox News Digital that, in his opinion, President Donald Trump's "decision to launch this military action is the most consequential decision" of his presidency."If you look at how our military has carried out this action, it has been an incredible success," Cruz emphasized in an interview this week.But many Americans don't agree with the senator's reading on the nearly month-long strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.MOST AMERICANS OPPOSE STRIKES ON IRAN, BUT BIG GAP

At least three people were killed and two others injured Thursday when a helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii.According to the Kauaʻi Police Department, dispatchers received a call at approximately 3:45 p.m. that a helicopter had crashed into the ocean near Kalalau Beach.The helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers onboard, officials said.Officials confirmed in a news release that the crash resulted in three fatalities. Two others were taken to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment.TWO PEOPLE KILLED AFTER HELICOPTER HITS POWER LINE AND CRASHES INTO BARGE ON MISSISSIPPI RIVERThe crash location

A former middle school teacher in New Jersey was arrested on Thursday following allegations she had a sexual relationship with a student.Ashley Fisler, 36, of Washington Township in Gloucester County, was charged with six counts of first-degree sexual assault of a minor, one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and one count of second-degree official misconduct, according to Fox 29.Each first-degree charge carries a maximum of 20 years in prison, and each second-degree charge carries a maximum of 10 years.NEW JERSEY TEACHER WHO SLEPT WITH STUDENTS AT FAMILY BAGEL SHOP LEARNS PRISON SENTENCEThe arrest of the former

In just his second season at the helm, Curt Cignetti led Indiana to its first national championship.During the Hoosiers' title run, Cignetti became known for his demanding coaching style. Indiana opened spring practice Thursday, and incoming transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh got a crash course in what it means to play for Cignetti.Marsh, who transferred from Michigan State, arrived at practice in gold cleats. After noting Marsh’s productive two-year stint in East Lansing, Cignetti pivoted to the wideout’s footwear.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I didn't love those gold shoes he came out in today," Cignetti said. "He learned

President Donald Trump said the Make America Great Again base "loves" his aggressive military campaign on Iran in a wide-ranging interview on "The Five." Thursday."MAGA loves the fact that they're not going to have somebody with a nuclear bomb over their head," Trump said on "The Five.""We have people that are weak, or stupid, or low-IQ people that don't mind having Iran have a nuclear weapon. The MAGA people are smart."MOST AMERICANS EXPECT TRUMP TO SEND BOOTS ON THE GROUND IN IRAN — BUT MAJORITY OPPOSE IT: POLLThe president referenced a recent NBC News poll measuring GOP support for the

A Long Island, N.Y., woman could be in danger after she vanished prior to suddenly jumping out of a moving vehicle and running off last week, her loved ones said.  Brittany Kritis-Garip, 32, was last seen on surveillance footage in Oyster Bay around 8 p.m. Friday before she was reported missing, News 12 Long Island reported.Her husband, Fernando Garip, said she was in a panicked state, jumped out of a moving car, threw her phone into a bush and ran off. METAL DETECTOR SCANS FRONT YARD OF SAVANNAH GUTHRIE’S MISSING MOTHER AS SISTER TO GET CAR BACKThat was the last time

Nearly a month since the U.S. and Israeli launched military attacks on Iran, a slew of new national polls indicate that most Americans give the military strikes a thumbs down.But the surveys point to a continued broad partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans over the ongoing fighting in the volatile Middle East.Forty-two percent of voters support the current U.S. military action against Iran, and 58% oppose it, including nearly 4 in 10 who are strongly opposed, according to a Fox News national poll conducted last Friday through Monday (March 20–23) and released on Wednesday.That's a switch from the previous Fox

Carrie Underwood wears many hats, but there's one that trumps the rest. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The View," Underwood — who was joined by her fellow "American Idol" judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — opened up about how she manages to keep her home life grounded at her Tennessee farm with husband Mike Fisher and their two sons, Isaiah and Jacob."I don't bring work home with me," Underwood told the TV hosts. "And it is the opposite of what I do everywhere else, like being on stage and being at home. These are two different people,