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The U.S. and Mexico are one step closer to permanently ending a sewage crisis spewing from across the border into waters off the coast of San Diego, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin announced. "This week, EPA transmitted to Mexico a proposed ‘100% solution’ that would PERMANENTLY END the decades-old crisis of raw sewage flowing in to the U.S. from Mexico. Next, technical groups from both nations will be meeting to work through the details necessary to hopefully reach an urgent agreement," Zeldin posted to X on Friday. Zeldin visited San Diego last month, where he announced talks with his government counterparts

A former California "Teacher of the Year" was sentenced on Friday to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two of her sixth-grade students.Jacqueline Ma, 36, pleaded guilty in February to two counts of forcible lewd acts on a child, one count of lewd acts on a child and one count of possessing child sexual abuse material, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release."This defendant violated the trust she had with her students in the most extreme and traumatic way possible and her actions are despicable," District Attorney Summer Stephan said. "Her victims will have to

President Trump is not shy about defending Christianity. His bold commitment to protecting Christians from persecution is one reason that most evangelicals have voted for him in three straight elections. While I am grateful for his strong stand for religious liberty, I’m concerned by his administration’s recent actions threatening Afghan Christians to self-deport "immediately" or face criminal prosecution, fines and deportation – to a Taliban regime likely to kill them for their faith in Jesus.Recently, many Afghan Christians who were lawfully allowed to enter the United States, who have been living and working lawfully in communities throughout the United States,

A motorcyclist and a child died on Saturday after the rider lost control of the bike and crashed into a crowded parking lot in Dallas, Texas, according to police.Police said the motorcyclist struck two children under the age of 10, killing one of them.The second child was transported to the hospital in an unknown condition.TEXAS STUDENT, 10, VANISHES AFTER BEING 'SWEPT AWAY BY RAPIDLY RISING FLOODWATERS'Officers responded at around 6 p.m. to the 3200 block of South Lancaster Road, police said.Investigators are continuing to probe the circumstances that led to the crash, police said.TEXAS WOMAN HIT WITH FEDERAL CHARGES AFTER

"Pioneer Woman" star Ree Drummond recently opened up about restarting her health journey. In an April 30 post on her Pioneer Woman blog, Drummond, 56, contemplated the four years that had passed since she penned a 2021 blog post in which she shared the tips that helped her shed over 50 pounds.The Food Network star revealed that she had gained weight after taking a year-long break from her regimen, but she has now recommitted to the plan that previously brought her success. "Boy has it been an adventure since then! I am, after all, a woman and a human person, and as

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) on Friday confirmed a man and his dog were mauled to death by a black bear in Jerome — marking the first fatal black bear attack in state history.Family members reported 89-year-old Robert Markel missing from his home and "signs of recent disturbances" that could have been caused by a bear or bears around the property. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) notified FWC staff on Monday of a possible fatal wildlife encounter, and FWC law enforcement and bear management staff immediately responded to secure the area.YOUNG KANGAROO HOPS AROUND FLORIDA TOWN AFTER

The 2025 Miss Maine pageant will feature Bill Belichick's 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, looking to claim the crown after finishing as runner-up last year.But if the early fan voting is any indication, Hudson could be in line for a lower finish. The online vote, which allows the public to vote for a favorite contestant for $1 per vote, showed Hudson way behind for first place with just over 220 votes at the time of publication. The model who wins the online vote will also win the People’s Choice Award and an automatic entry into the pageant's semifinals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS

Shedeur Sanders walked to the microphone Saturday to speak with reporters at Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp. The incoming Browns quarterback fielded questions about President Donald Trump's decision to speak out during Sanders' NFL Draft slide and competing for the starting job.But the 23-year-old also took a moment to address questions about the jersey number he'll wear during his first season in the NFL.On Tuesday, the Browns released jersey numbers for their rookie class and free agents. The announcement confirmed Sanders would wear No. 12.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWide receiver DeAndre Carter will wear No. 2 for Cleveland.SHEDEUR