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Someone was playing possum — or stuffed animal.Among plush kangaroos, dingoes and Tasmanian devils ready to be bought by parents of antsy children, a live brushtail possum waited in a gift shop at an Australian airport this week.The wild animal was first noticed by a shopper in the store on Wednesday, retail manager Liam Bloomfield of Hobart Airport in the state of Tasmania said."A passenger reported it to …. one of the staff members on shift who couldn’t quite believe what she was hearing," Bloomfield told The Associated Press. "She then called the (airport) management and said we’ve got a

A California man who killed a Los Angeles mother of six less than a year after being paroled for a double murder under a youthful offender law was sentenced to life in prison, authorities said Friday. Darryl Lamar Collins, 55, was handed down the sentence for the killing of his girlfriend, Fatima Johnson, a 53-year-old mother of six who was found dead by her daughters in her apartment on July 4, 2021. She was found with her wrists and ankles bound with shoelaces and duct tape and she was gagged with underwear, and duct tape was placed over her mouth and nose. Collins stole Johnson's cell phone, jewelry and her Lexus,

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer says a string of recent terrorist attacks by naturalized citizens exposes serious flaws in U.S. immigration law, arguing it's "more imperative now than ever" to pass the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act to allow the government to remove "America-hating terrorists" from the country.First introduced by Emmer in January, the SCAM Act would expand the U.S. government’s ability to revoke citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of being involved in terrorism, fraud or espionage. The Senate version of the bill was introduced by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo."This has to be dealt with," Emmer, a Minnesota

Victor Wembanyama sent the San Antonio Spurs back to the playoffs in dramatic fashion.Wembanyama drilled a 17-foot jumper with a second left to give the Spurs a 101-100 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night at the Frost Bank Center to send the Spurs back to the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.The 22-year-old’s game-winning shot capped a furious last-minute rally. The Spurs were down 100-95 with 1:13 left after Suns forward Jordan Goodwin drilled a 3-pointer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWembanyama sparked the comeback when he snared an offensive rebound and was fouled by

Two people were arrested after allegedly unsuccessfully attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland on Thursday, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital. One suspect was an Iranian man, while the other was a woman of unknown nationality, The Telegraph reported."Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde," Police Scotland said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing."The Telegraph reported that the man was Iranian, while the woman's nationality was not immediately

Two former FBI agents who helped investigate efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election sued Thursday to challenge their abrupt firings from the bureau, arguing that their terminations were "solely" due to their involvement in the probe.The two agents, identified only as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2, accused FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi of politically retaliating against them for their work in the 2020 election case, known internally as "Arctic Frost," despite having played brief and largely administrative roles in the investigation.The lawsuit argues that the firings are a violation of FBI policy, as

As much of the country shifts from winter storms to warmer temperatures with the arrival of spring, a veteran cowboy cook says decades of experience have taught him how to prepare meals in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.Kent Rollins, a longtime chuck wagon cook and Outdoor Channel host, has spent decades cooking for ranchers in extreme weather conditions across the country."If they can cowboy in it and get horseback, I can cook in it," Rollins told Fox News Digital.AMERICA'S 'CAST IRON COWBOY' REVEALS WHY TRADITIONAL SKILLETS REMAIN THE ULTIMATE COOKING TOOLFrom minus-30 wind chills to 117-degree heat, Rollins,

A West Virginia man was arrested after allegedly shooting his father in the face with a crossbow and leading police on a multi-county manhunt through snow-covered terrain, authorities said.Chase Fleming was charged this week with malicious assault, with additional charges possible, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.Police said Fleming was taken into custody after an "exhausting search" and a "lengthy foot pursuit" through snow-covered parts of Jackson and Roane counties.The victim is in stable condition, the department said.GEORGIA TEEN ARRESTED AFTER FATHER TURNS HIM IN FOLLOWING PAIR OF SHOOTINGS, POLICE SAYFleming was admitted to a hospital for observation after

Federal prosecutors charged three men linked to Super Micro Computer Inc. in a sweeping scheme to smuggle billions of dollars in U.S. artificial intelligence technology to China using fake documents, shell companies and staged equipment, officials said.The defendants allegedly diverted $2.5 billion worth of AI servers — including $510 million in just a few weeks in 2025 — to China.Yih-Shyan Liaw, 71, a U.S. citizen, and Ting-Wei Sun, 44, of Taiwan, were arrested Thursday, while a third individual, Ruei-Tsang Chang, 53, also of Taiwan, remains at large."The indictment unsealed today details alleged efforts to evade U.S. export laws through false

The body of missing University of Alabama student James "Jimmy" Gracey was recovered Thursday in Barcelona, Spain, after a days-long search, authorities confirmed.Police recovered the body at Port Olimpic, a marina just steps from the waterfront nightclub where Gracey was last seen.A spokesperson for Mossos d’Esquadra said the remains recovered at Port Olimpic have been identified as belonging to the 20-year-old junior, who was last seen early Tuesday morning at the waterfront Shoko nightclub.Gracey, of Elmhurst, Illinois, disappeared around 3 a.m. after visiting the Shoko restaurant and nightclub.AUTOPSY REVEALS WISCONSIN GRAD SCHOOL STUDENT’S CAUSE OF DEATH AFTER SHE DISAPPEARED WALKING

Venezuela defeated Team USA, 3-2, in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final Tuesday, and the game was historic in more ways than one.Venezuela won its first-ever WBC title, and players flooded the field with emotion and pride as they celebrated the thrilling victory. History was also made during the telecast when 10,784,000 viewers watched the final on FOX and FOX Deportes. It became the most-watched WBC telecast of all time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe telecast averaged 10,228,000 viewers, while hitting its peak at 12,148,000 from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET on FOX. This number was up 128% from the Team USA-Japan WBC

The Chicago City Council has agreed to raise its tourist tax in an effort to grow traveler marketing programs.The vote on Ordinance 2026-0022544 will raise the tax on hotel rooms within that district to 19% from the rate of 17.5% — which includes a combined city, county and state tax, according to the Chicago Sun Times.The increase will be applied to hotel stays at properties in the downtown and surrounding areas that contain over 100 rooms.LAS VEGAS TOURISM PLUMMETS AS OFFICIALS CONSIDER $6M PLAN TO WIN BACK CANADIAN VISITORSThe increase will apply to room rates at hotels with 100 or

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:- Support for Israel drops as Democrats turn against key US ally: poll- New terror group with reported Iran ties claims 4 attacks across Europe- Michigan synagogue security 'heroes' 'saved lives' in Temple Israel attack, gov saysTOP STORY: Support for Israel has plummeted, hitting a record low as Democrats and independents desert the longtime ally. A new poll shows only 32% of Americans view Israel positively, a "sea change" from previous years. Driven by the Gaza conflict and a deepening generational

Think your favorite team has improved its Super Bowl odds through free agency? Better start saving. Many hopeful NFL fans spend the offseason dreaming about their favorite team making the Super Bowl as they monitor offseason transactions and gear up for the NFL Draft. But attending the Super Bowl in person is a bucket-list item that will never get checked off for most American sports fans. The dream is becoming more of a nightmare. The median household income was about $83,730 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. With prices of almost everything going up, the idea of the average American

EXCLUSIVE: Former Vice President Mike Pence says that a national voter ID law "is truly an idea whose time has come."In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Pence urged the Senate to "make voter ID the law of the land in all 50 states." The Senate is currently debating the SAVE America Act, which is strongly championed by Pence's former boss, President Donald Trump.The SAVE Act, which stands for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, narrowly passed the GOP-controlled House in February mostly along party lines. But it's stalled in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the chamber,

New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay appeared to take issue with "wrapping sports in the flag" as Team USA stars preached patriotism during the World Baseball Classic this month.Paul Skenes, Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge were among the players who discussed what it meant to wear the USA on their chest. Team USA manager Mark DeRosa even brought in Robert J. O’Neill, the man credited with killing terrorist Usama bin Laden, into the locker room to speak to the players before their game against Canada in the quarterfinal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKay said those types of things

American adults are more likely than others to view their fellow citizens as morally bad, with more than half agreeing to the sentiment in a new Pew Research Center survey of 25 countries. The survey, which was released earlier this month, was the first to feature this question, meaning Pew did not have data to publish showing whether this was a long-held belief or a recent trend."What we're seeing is really an increase in a lack of social trust, right? That more frequently, Americans are living in communities where there's high levels of Americans say that they don't trust those around

A New York City Police Department officer assigned to security at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence and City Hall has been suspended after officials said he shot a man in the head while off duty.The shooting occurred Monday at around 9 p.m. in the Bronx after the officer interacted with several men regarding a stolen car, according to the NYPD.The officer, who has not been publicly identified, has not been arrested or charged with a crime as of Thursday morning, police said. He has been suspended without pay.TUBERVILLE DEFENDS POST LIKENING MAMDANI TO 9/11 ATTACKS: 'I JUST GO BY HIS RHETORIC'A

Local authorities announced last Tuesday that a Colorado school staffer is accused of carrying out months of alleged sexual abuse involving a 13-year-old student.The staffer was identified as 34-year-old Brenda Meza at Greeley-Evans School District 6, located about an hour north of Denver, police said. She is reportedly on the run and is currently wanted on several felony charges.Meza, a secretary who also coached the cross-country team and advised the games club at Franklin Middle School, is accused of grooming an eighth grader by supplying alcohol and drugs, engaging in lewd text exchanges, and arranging multiple meetings at locations including

Joseph Garrett Duggar was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl years earlier.The former "19 Kids and Counting" star was arrested and charged with molestation of a victim less than 12 years old and lewd and lascivious behavior conducted by a person 18 years or older, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.The alleged victim, now 14, told investigators during a forensic interview that the allegations happened while she was on a vacation to Panama City Beach in Florida with her family in 2020.During the vacation, the former reality star allegedly asked the girl to sit

Senate Republicans blocked yet another bid by Senate Democrats to handcuff President Donald Trump's war authorities in Iran, in what could be an avalanche of similar moves to break through the GOP’s floor takeover.Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., triggered one of several war powers resolutions Senate Democrats have tucked away in their bid to compel Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to testify publicly on Trump’s war in Iran.Booker told Fox News Digital before the vote that he was not thinking "about this in politics" or breaking through the GOP’s floor tactics, but instead to refocus

Russia is covertly shipping oil to Cuba using deceptive shipping tactics to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to maritime intelligence reports, and as the island grapples with fuel shortages and power outages.One alleged delivery came amid one of Cuba’s worst energy crises and ahead of a grid collapse on March 16 which left roughly 10 million people without electricity, according to Cuban authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Cuba."The Hong Kong-flagged tanker, which is not sanctioned, has AIS patterns that suggest the tanker spoofed its location and likely sailed to Cuba to discharge its cargo in early March," Windward AI said.The

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., grew emotional during his Senate Homeland Security nomination hearing as he described how President Donald Trump supported his family after Mullin’s son Jim suffered a severe brain injury in January 2020."I'm going to try getting through without crying. It's not about President Trump. It's about my son," Mullin told Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., during what was otherwise a tense hearing, explaining why he is friends with the president that nominated him.Fighting back tears, Mullin said his son, once a "world-class athlete," was left unable to walk normally, control his muscles or handle basic tasks after a

In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted to Sean Hannity that he disagrees with the Democratic Party on key issues.De Blasio gave the blunt assessment on Thursday’s episode of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. He also said his party "rightfully" deserves the criticism it has faced over the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border."In retrospect, the whole concept of ‘defund the police’ made no sense. It made sense to say, how can we do better?" de Blasio said.In 2020, de Blasio pledged to cut the New York Police

A federal judge in Minnesota declined to step aside from an immigration-related case despite a conflict-of-interest challenge tied to his spouse's legal work.The U.S. Department of Justice plans to appeal the judge's order, which called the government's motion "improper, untimely, and lacking merit."Last week, the DOJ formally moved to disqualify U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan, arguing his impartiality could reasonably be questioned because his wife serves as Minnesota's solicitor general under Democrat Attorney General Keith Ellison and is leading a separate lawsuit against federal immigration enforcement actions at issue in Bryan's courtroom.In its filing, DOJ emphasized that federal law requires