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A 15-year-old Long Island boy who vanished after telling his family he was meeting someone from the online game Roblox was found dead in Brooklyn waters two months later, police said.Thomas Medlin, of St. James, New York, was recovered from waters off Red Hook in Brooklyn on March 7, the Suffolk County Police Department announced. Officials confirmed his identity Thursday.Medlin left the Stony Brook School on Jan. 9 around 3:30 p.m. and ran to the Stony Brook train station, authorities said. He was last seen at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan around 5:30 p.m. later that day.After his disappearance, Medlin’s

Two foster children who had been living with a convicted transgender triple killer, despite authorities being aware of the situation since late December 2025, are no longer residing with the violent criminal, according to local media reports.Reginald Arthurell — who began transitioning to a woman shortly after his release from prison in 2020 — was removed from the home after heavily armed officers raided the address on Monday, radio station 2GB reported. He had been living with a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old for several months, the outlet said. The minister for Families and Communities of New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday

The Justice Department filed a criminal complaint this week against a Venezuelan national accused of assaulting a federal officer and grabbing and possessing the officer's firearm while resisting arrest outside a place of business earlier this month.Law enforcement officers assigned to the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Task Force, or HSTF, began surveillance near a business in Utica, Michigan, after receiving information that individuals living in the U.S. illegally were working at the facility as delivery drivers.Agents observed a vehicle registered to Arnoldo Jose Marquez-Pulido, 33, who was leaving the parking lot, where they determined he was in the

The final undefeated team in NCAA Division I men’s basketball has fallen.Miami (Ohio) saw its perfect season end Thursday with an 87–83 loss to UMass in the RedHawks’ Mid-American Conference tournament opener, a defeat that also dashed its hopes of securing an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament."We always go back to watch the film. We'll break it down just like we always do. … off tomorrow and back at it Saturday trying to figure out ways to get better," head coach Travis Steele said via the team’s website.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"There's still a lot of

A Florida State college basketball staffer went viral for his reaction to the Seminoles successfully challenging a play at his suggestion in the team’s 95-89 win over California in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. Michael Rubin, a student manager and head video manager for the men’s basketball team, became part of the March Madness mayhem this week after suggesting a challenge to head coach Luke Loucks that resulted in an overturned call in favor of the Seminoles. The ACC posted a video of Rubin celebrating with another staffer, resulting in the viral moment. Loucks can also be seen

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 to force cash machines across the United States to spit out money on command.But authorities say this isn’t just high-tech theft.Federal prosecutors allege the operation funnels

EXCLUSIVE: The Republican cousin of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia Thursday launched a campaign for Congress in California as she tries to flip a blue seat red.In an announcement shared first with Fox News Digital, entrepreneur Jenny Rae Le Roux declared her candidacy for the U.S. House in California's 47th Congressional District, a competitive seat in Orange County that is held by first-term Democratic Rep. Dave Min, who is seeking re-election.The Orange County district is being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee, the campaign arm of the House GOP, as the party works to protect its razor-thin majority

Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive. In recent years, fraud tied to unemployment systems, stimulus payments and identity theft caught many taxpayers by surprise. Some people did not discover the problem until their legitimate tax return was rejected or unexpected tax forms arrived in the mail.Two years later, promoters marketed confusing credits such as the Employee Retention Credit to businesses that did not qualify, collecting fees to file improper claims. By 2025, misleading guidance spread widely

As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, many TSA agents have been forced to accept only partial paychecks for their work — and if the shutdown persists, that partial pay will dry up. Many are already receiving no pay at all. Deondre White, a Transportation Security officer (TSO) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., is in the latter category — and told Fox News Digital that morale among officers "has not been the best.""We are trying to do our job," White said Tuesday in an interview. "It's very crucial to the TSA mission, but, of

Dr. Mehmet Oz rushed to help after a woman collapsed during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky on Wednesday.About halfway through Trump’s remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, an older woman behind the president’s riser appeared to need medical attention, prompting Trump to ask the crowd, "Do we have a doctor in the house? Take your time, please."A medical team quickly reached her, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz."First responders are incredible," Trump said as he turned and watched emergency medical personnel take care of the woman.DR. OZ REVEALS HOW HE IS BRINGING CHANGE TO

CNN host Abby Phillip issued an on-air correction Wednesday night for her comment about the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City last weekend after offering a mea culpa on social media earlier in the day."This morning I issued a correction first thing in the morning on X for a mistake that I made in last night's show, but I also wanted to do so on air as well," Phillip told viewers. "I incorrectly said that the bombs that were thrown by ISIS-inspired suspects in New York over the weekend were directed at Mayor Mamdani. They were not. I failed

The California State University (CSU) system's board of trustees meeting Tuesday was shaken by a stampede of emotional residents and alumni reacting to a decision to sue the federal government. CSU and San Jose State University announced Friday they are filing the lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player from 2022-24.Tuesday's meeting turned into a war of words. Many speakers ignored instructions to address the board and instead addressed other speakers in the crowd. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOne woman, a CSU employee,

The Senate moved closer Wednesday to advancing a sweeping housing package aimed at boosting affordability, but a Trump-backed provision banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes is emerging as a flashpoint.Lawmakers cleared another procedural hurdle for the bill on Wednesday, setting up a likely final vote before they leave Washington on Thursday.The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the House last month in a 390-9 bipartisan vote. The legislation includes a wide-ranging slate of measures designed to increase the supply of affordable housing.HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN HOUSING BILL AS TRUMP ZEROES IN ON AFFORDABILITY CRISISSen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the chair

Minnesota Department of Human Services (MNDHS) officials skipped a key hearing this week held by a state House fraud prevention panel, earning the ire of its chairwoman as Gov. Tim Walz separately promised reform.MNDHS was expected to face tough questions at the hearing, which featured a former judge and Catholic diocesan official appointed by Walz to investigate "program integrity" in the state."I’m incredibly frustrated that they ghosted us," House Fraud Prevention Committee Chair Kristin Robbins said, as she has since sent a letter to the department demanding answers.Robbins, a suburban Minneapolis Republican who is also running for governor, previously said

If you own a smartphone, this moment eventually arrives. A warning pops up saying your storage is almost full. Photos stop syncing. Apps slow down. Suddenly, you are deleting emails, clearing messages and searching for anything that will free up space.Many people hit this problem because their photos automatically back up to services like Google Photos or iCloud. Those services include a limited amount of free storage. Once it fills up, the solution is usually the same. Pay for more space.Janice from Alabama recently wrote to us about this exact situation.Janice is far from alone. Millions of smartphone users face

Things like your name, home address, date of birth and even your Social Security number may have been sitting on the open internet. Researchers say an unprotected database tied to IDMerit, a company that claims to help businesses verify identities, exposed roughly 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries.In the United States alone, more than 203 million records were left unsecured. This involves the exact documents and details companies use to confirm you are really you. If criminals get that kind of information, they'd have everything they need.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security

After a decades-long battle with Democrats, teacher unions, and even a few Republicans, Texas conservatives are celebrating the successful launch of what is likely to become the largest school-choice program in the country.The Lone Star State’s school choice program, called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, saw record-setting registrations in its first days. Within one hour of the program opening, it had already garnered 8,000 registrations. By the end of the day, it had notched 42,000 signups and three days in, it was sitting at around 62,000 signups. The program is expected to hit 100,000 by its March 17 deadline.To Texas

Pro wrestling star Shotzi Blackheart wrote on social media Tuesday that her brother was missing in the San Francisco area and was in desperate need of help.Shotzi, whose real name is Ashley Alfaro, wrote that her brother Deano Urbanski was missing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My brother Deano is missing," she wrote on X. "His car was found crashed near Fort Mason/ Marina District - San Francisco, and security footage shows him walking away from the vehicle afterward. He may be confused or disoriented."He is currently undergoing dialysis and is not himself, so we are very worried about

A 75-year-old math teacher who died over the weekend was discovered inside a Maryland elementary school, officials said Monday.Deborah Tolson, a math interventionist at Arundel Elementary School in Baltimore, was discovered inside the building, according to the school’s principal, Kerry-Ann Malcolm.Tolson taught in Baltimore City Public Schools for 23 years and had worked at Arundel Elementary for the past seven."Ms. Tolson was a very beloved member of our school community for seven years," Malcolm wrote in a letter to the school community. "A pillar of the school community, she was beloved by both students and staff."BALTIMORE POLICE SAY OFFICER SHOT

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo made NBA history on Tuesday night.Adebayo scored 83 points, all while setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. It is the second-highest scoring game for a player ever, only to Wilt Chamberlain's famed 100-point game."An absolutely surreal night," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters after the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAdebayo started with a 31-point first quarter. He was up to 43 at halftime, 62 by the end of the third quarter. And then came

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas will remain open and is undergoing an operational upgrade, Fox News Digital has learned."Camp East Montana is NOT closing, quite the opposite," an ICE spokesperson exclusively told Fox News Digital Tuesday."Rather, ICE has contracted with a new provider following Secretary Noem’s termination of the old contract inherited from the Department of War. ICE is always looking at ways to improve our detention facilities to ensure we are providing the best care to illegal aliens in our custody."BLUE-STATE GOVERNORS MOVE TO KEEP HEAT ON NOEM AS DHS

Kathy Ireland accused her former team of fumbling her multimillion-dollar fortune, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.The "Sports Illustrated" cover girl claimed her former business managers betrayed her trust "on a staggering and unconscionable scale" and allegedly stole millions from Ireland and her family.Ireland's attorney, Jill Basinger, exclusively told Fox News Digital that Kathy's faith hasn't wavered since she discovered the alleged deception from within her inner circle."Kathy's a strong person of faith and her trust in God has really helped her and (her husband) Greg (Olsen) navigate the betrayal and the broken trust, and given her hope

Kharg Island, which handles the bulk of Iran’s crude exports — and was once floated by President Donald Trump as a potential target — could spark broader regional instability and attacks on energy infrastructure if struck by the U.S., a leading energy security expert has warned.Reports indicate the Trump administration is weighing options that could include a direct attack on Kharg Island.Discussing the implementation of boots on the ground amid Operation Epic Fury on "The Claman Countdown," retired Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt also told Liz Claman that striking Kharg could be in the "offing.""I don't think a significant number

As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its second week, flight cancellations and airport closures have rippled across Middle Eastern airspace, leaving many Americans abroad scrambling to find a way home.Stranded American citizen Yahir, who was in Bahrain when the conflict erupted, told Fox News Digital he had a close call over the weekend when an alleged Iranian drone slammed into the lower floors of a high-rise building where he was staying. The building was a luxury residential tower that reportedly housed many American tourists and U.S. Navy personnel likely stationed with the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet

President Donald Trump’s administration has pulled $120,000 in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants tied to LGBTQ-themed comics and "multiethnic" research, according to a new report.The NEH canceled a $60,000 grant awarded to University of Florida English professor ​​Margaret Alice Galvan for a book, "Comics in Movement," which "examines how LGBTQ+ cartoonists innovated comics through grassroots formats in the 1980s-90s," The College Fix reported.  The description for the grant states that, "While these cartoonists documented LGBTQ+ life and activism in a moment when the community was facing government neglect of the HIV/AIDS crisis and disregard for their civil liberties,