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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join his new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan.Trump confirmed Putin's invitation while speaking to reporters at the College Football National Championship Game in Florida, where Indiana defeated Miami."Yeah, he’s been invited," Trump told reporters.SIX COUNTRIES CONFIRM US INVITATIONS TO GAZA PEACE BOARDThe Kremlin said earlier on Monday that Putin had received the invitation, adding that it is now "studying the details" and will seek clarity of "all the nuances" in communications with the U.S. government.France

Fernando Mendoza called his shot in front of his friends and family in the biggest moment of his collegiate career as he helped the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship.Mendoza took the snap on 4th-and-5 and ran it up the gut. He bounced off a few Miami Hurricanes defenders, leaped from the 2-yard line and stretched out his hands to put the ball over the goal line while getting battered as he fell into the end zone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIndiana went up 24-14 with 6:32 left in the game and the Hoosiers won the game, 27-21."That’s

Numerous worshippers from at least two churches in Nigeria were kidnapped during Sunday services by armed gangs, Reuters reported.While Kaduna state police on Monday reportedly cited conservative figures, saying dozens were being held captive as the investigation remains in its early stages, a senior church leader noted that more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen over the weekend. Sunday’s incident, which BBC said targeted both Christians and Muslims, marks the latest mass kidnapping in Nigeria’s long-running streak of religiously fueled attacks. Muslim Fulani militants frequently carry out violence in northern and central parts of Nigeria to bankrupt Christian communities while

Restaurants in the Twin Cities area have sounded off that the ICE raids to enforce immigration law have put a strain on their businesses. The Minnesota Star Tribune interviewed a variety of restaurateurs in the Twin Cities about how their businesses have been impacted by ICE under President Donald Trump. Mass deportations and enforcement of American immigration law have been some of Trump's most consistent flagship policies, but Latin-American and Somali business owners are not pleased. "As immigration enforcement activity increases across the Twin Cities and the suburbs, food businesses are adjusting, making visible changes such as locking doors to screen customers

Iran’s internet blackout has hardened into a permanent system of digital repression, with the regime treating citizens’ access to the outside world as an "existential threat," according to digital rights monitors.Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported Monday that Iran’s connectivity landscape had shifted dramatically as the country entered its 22nd day of unrest, following several days of almost total nationwide internet shutdown."On the twenty-second day, after several days of an almost complete internet shutdown, reports emerged of limited and unstable internet connectivity in some parts of the country," NetBlocks reported."Indications are that we’re seeing a move toward a kind of ‘filternet

President Donald Trump offered congratulations to Indiana and Miami ahead of their College Football Playoff championship showdown in Florida on Monday night, which he is expected to attend alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.In a statement released by the White House, the president said college football reflects "our timeless American values of family, freedom, unity, and hard work," calling it a symbol of the nation’s "spirit." "For more than 150 years, college football has been a cherished fixture in American culture.  Every fall and winter, massive crowds flock to stadiums in college towns all across our Nation to witness the epic

Wilbur Wood, a three-time All-Star pitcher who made opposing batters swing and miss with a nasty knuckleball, has died, the Chicago White Sox announced. He was 84.Wood spent 17 seasons in the majors from 1961 to 1978, spending 12 seasons with the White Sox. He also played for the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The White Sox send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of 3x All-Star Wilbur Wood, who has passed away at the age of 84," the team said on social media.Wilbur made his debut with the Red Sox

NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson weighed in on the controversial interception ruling in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night.Broncos defensive back Ja’Quan McMillian took the ball away from Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks on a deep pass from Josh Allen. It appeared that Cooks had come down with the ball and that McMillian had taken it away after Cooks completed the catch. But NFL officials ruled that McMillian had intercepted the pass and created the turnover.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDenver came down the field and scored the game-winning field goal

A New York Times opinion piece omitted several details while describing the fatal shooting of Minnesota woman Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer after claiming Good was "summarily executed.""We have become a country where a person can be summarily executed in public for protesting that paramilitary force," New York Times columnist M. Gessen wrote on Sunday. Gessen continued, "After an ICE agent killed Renee Good by shooting her three times at point-blank range in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other federal officials said the shooting was justified as an act of self-defense (the video shows otherwise)

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said on Sunday that the U.S. is engaged in an "ongoing war" with Venezuela following what he described as recent U.S. actions involving the country.During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Paul said the U.S. continues to be in conflict with Venezuela over its oil."That is an act of war, it’s an ongoing war, to continue to take their oil, ongoing war, to distribute it," Paul said."I still hope it works out for the best, but we are still involved in an active war with Venezuela," he continued.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FILES SEIZURE WARRANTS TARGETING SHIPS TIED

Meghan Markle shared a romantic new video of herself with her husband Prince Harry along with a throwback photo of the two in 2016 as she celebrated their almost decade-long romance. On Saturday, the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex took part in the viral "2026 is the new 2016" trend, in which social media users are marking the new year with nostalgic photos from ten years ago. Markle posted a black and white video from this year in which she was seen dancing with Harry, 41, on a lawn — along with an image of the couple that appeared to be taken during

A viral video circulating on social media Sunday appeared to show agitators interfering with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting an alleged child sex offender in Minnesota.The video, posted to X and viewed more than 750,000 times within hours, shows an ICE agent confronting people in St. Paul who he said were honking their car horns and disrupting federal officers as they attempted to take a suspect into custody."We're here to arrest a child sex offender and you guys are out here honking," the agent says in the video."No, we're press," someone off-camera responds. "We're not honking."BORDER PATROL

Members of Iran’s ruling elite are said to have moved "tens of millions of dollars" out of the country as the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions over the regime’s violent protest crackdown, according to reports.The regime's "capital flight" came as the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced on Jan. 15 in a release that it was taking "action against the shadow banking networks that allow Iran’s elite to steal and launder revenue generated by the country’s natural resources.""There are several reports, some of which are yet to be confirmed, about capital flight in various forms from the Islamic Republic,"

Chet Brooks, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers and former standout for the Texas A&M Aggies, has died, the school announced. He was 60.Brooks died after a battle with cancer. Condolences for Brooks and his family poured in on social media as word of his death emerged. Many wrote "here" on social media as Aggies alumni are asked to do so in remembrance of those in the student body who have passed away.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBrooks was a standout defensive back with the Aggies and was credited for coming up with the

Piers Morgan revealed Sunday he had suffered a broken femur that required surgery after tripping at a London restaurant.The former "Good Morning Britain" host, who now hosts "Piers Morgan Uncensored," posted to social media a picture of himself in a hospital bed, adding the details that he had tripped on a step, fractured the neck of his femur so severely he needed a new hip, and would need to be on crutches for six weeks.But he was still in a joking mood, adding at the end, "New Year off to a cracking start," and then, "I blame Donald Trump."PIERS MORGAN

Few dining spots inspire loyalty quite like a great pancake house, where long lines and decades-old recipes are part of the appeal.Southern Living, a lifestyle and food magazine, recently highlighted some of the most legendary pancake houses in the South.The publication’s list focuses on longtime breakfast institutions that have built devoted followings through decades of consistent cooking, distinctive menus and deep local roots.CRACKER BARREL CAVES TO CUSTOMER PRESSURE AS IT BRINGS BACK MENU FAVORITES NATIONWIDEHere’s a look at five of the most iconic pancake houses in the South, according to the compiled list.Located inside De Leon Springs State Park, Old

About 40 dogs were killed in an early morning house fire in Washington State, after flames engulfed a home owned by a man who claimed to be a dog breeder, officials said.Firefighters responded Friday around 2:30 a.m. to the fire in Poulsbo after a neighbor spotted the flames and called 911, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue said in a statement.The neighbor had reported that there may have been occupants inside the home, which was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.Police were able to contact the homeowner after running the license plates on a vehicle outside the home and getting a phone

An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era.The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find Jan. 6.In a statement translated from Arabic to English, the ministry said the complex was found at the Al-Qarya archaeological site, in the village of Al-Duwair in the Sohag Governorate.2,000-YEAR-OLD ROMAN HALL PLUS CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS UNEARTHED IN BIBLICAL CITY FROM BOOK OF REVELATIONAt the site, archaeologists found the remains of "a fully integrated residential complex for monks dating back to the Byzantine period," the statement said."The discovery

President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to "take out" the Republican leader of the Indiana Senate after he resisted a new congressional map the president had championed.Trump wrote on Truth Social that Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray had "betrayed" the Republican Party after his chamber voted down a new map last month that would have created two more right-leaning congressional districts in the state.The president said he would partner with David McIntosh, a former Indiana congressman who helped found two political groups, the Federalist Society and the Club for Growth, to target Bray."I was with David McIntosh of the

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to sign an executive order protecting the broadcast slot for the Army-Navy football game.Trump's announcement on Truth Social comes amid a push to expand the NCAA College Football Playoff, which could potentially affect the Army-Navy game’s traditional time slot."The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions — Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor!" Trump wrote. "This incredible Tradition is now at risk of being pushed aside by more College Playoff Games, and Big TV Money. NOT ANYMORE!"PROTESTS ERUPT OUTSIDE ARMY-NAVY GAME AMID TRUMP'S ATTENDANCEThe president said his executive order will secure

The Seattle Seahawks punched their ticket to the NFC Championship game with a 41-6 stomping of their division rival San Francisco 49ers in Saturday's divisional round playoff game.Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold took the field amid doubt that he would be able to play due to an oblique injury. Darnold threw for 124 yards and one touchdown amid the concern for his first career playoff win, while Seattle's running game took care of most of the offense. Running back Kenneth Walker III had 116 rushing yards with three touchdowns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSan Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy had 140

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the rest of the NFL playoffs with an ankle injury suffered during a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round Saturday. Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters the news after the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Not good news, on the second-to-last play in overtime, Bo fractured a bone in his right ankle. He's schedule to have surgery Tuesday of this week, which will put him out the rest of the season," Payton said. If the second-to-last play of the game is truly what Payton was referencing, then it

The Minnesota National Guard posted a photo on social media Saturday showing what they will be wearing if they are activated, to "distinguish them from other agencies," as they remain on standby amid intensifying anti-ICE protests."Members of the Minnesota National Guard are on standby, ready to assist local law enforcement and public safety agencies. If our members are activated, they will be wearing reflective vests, as pictured here, to help distinguish them from other agencies in similar uniforms," the Minnesota National Guard wrote in the post.The faces of the Guard members were blurred out, and they were seen wearing bright

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday a leader affiliated with al Qaeda, who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for killing two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on Dec. 13, was killed in a U.S. strike in northwest Syria on Friday.CENTCOM officials said Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was "directly connected" with the ISIS gunman who killed and injured American and Syrian personnel last month in Palmyra, Syria."The death of a terrorist operative linked to the deaths of three Americans demonstrates our resolve in pursuing terrorists who attack our forces," said CENTCOM commander

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