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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – North Carolina police on Friday released an age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, who was 11 years old when she vanished from her home in November 2022, on her 14th birthday.Her disappearance remains unsolved to this day, and her parents — the primary suspects previously charged in connection with her disappearance — have since been released from jail. Her mother, Diana Cojocari, fled the country following her release."Madalina's investigation began in December of 2022," Cornelius Police Department Chief David Baucom said in a Friday video posted to the Department's Facebook page. "Madalina was last seen

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) referred the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to the Department of Justice Friday, as the state continues to allow trans athletes to compete in girls' sports. It is the second DOJ referral the state's educational institutions have faced in the last month over the issue, after the Department of Health and Human Services referred MDOE, the Maine Principal's Association and Greely High School on March 28.Now, the OCR informed Maine Assistant Attorney General Sarah Forster of a second DOJ referral in a letter on Friday. The letter, obtained

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville lashed out at "g--d--- idiot" moderates who voted for President Donald Trump in the 2024 election on his "Politics War Room" podcast on Thursday.Carville laid into moderate voters who disapproved of former President Joe Biden’s policies and chose Trump in hopes of change.According to Carville, many of these moderates who voted for Trump are now "surprised" at the policies he's enacting and regret their "stupid" votes.JAMES CARVILLE GIVES DEMOCRATS TOUGH ADVICE ON TRUMP, WINNING FUTURE ELECTIONS"But they didn’t vote for this, and they are kind of surprised. Well, if you didn’t know this, then you

Karen Read, accused of mowing down her Boston cop boyfriend, John O'Keefe, and leaving him to die on the ground in a blizzard, told an interviewer that she would have applauded OJ Simpson's acquittal on murder charges in the 1990s if she'd gone through the same legal battles she's now facing, back then."I’m not saying I believe OJ was innocent, but I believe that it was not a completely above-board investigation," Read, 45, told Vanity Fair in remarks published Thursday. "Now that I am smarter, I would’ve cheered at that acquittal. You have to hold cops accountable."When the trial came

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant raised eyebrows earlier this week when he performed a grenade celebration a week after getting fined for using gun gestures.Morant faced criticism for the new celebration maneuver from former NBA stars Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith on Thursday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"He has a history that maybe he should leave the celebrations where people might die alone," Smith advised during the "Inside the NBA" broadcast.Barkley called it "immature" and predicted that former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was happy that he did not "have to deal with is crap" anymore.Morant, again,

Forced to defend the indefensible, Congressional Democrats are having trouble coming up with rational arguments against fighting the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse being exposed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).  The combination of legal nitpicks, personal attacks, and apocalyptic warnings reflects a scattershot approach that is no match for DOGE’s clear populist appeal.Case in point – the April revelation from Valor CEO Antonio Gracias that DOGE found some 2.1 million Social Security numbers given out to non-citizens in 2024, many of which were being used to access social programs. Democrats have largely refused to engage with the

The use of artifical intelligence to reimagine the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" will likely see mixed reactions from fans, experts told Fox News Digital.While "film purists" may resist the idea of using generative AI to give classic films an entire makeover, the technology could "breathe new life" into hit movies — including "The Wizard of Oz." Warner Bros. Discovery, Google Cloud and Magnopus have set out to do just that by creating an immersive experience for fans of the 1939 classic. The new "Wizard of Oz" experience is set to premiere at the Las Vegas Sphere on Aug. 28."The

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office recently charged a dozen people with breaking into a Stanford University campus building, barricading themselves inside and vandalizing administrative offices during a destructive anti-Israel protest at the elite liberal Northern California school last June. Prosecutors said the 12 masked people, whose ages ranged from 19 to 32, allegedly "broke windows and furniture, splashed fake blood and disabled security cameras." There was allegedly hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, according to a news release from the district attorney's office.ANTISEMITISM WATCHDOG URGES STANFORD TO BE TOUGH ON ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS WHO TOOK OVER PRESIDENT'S OFFICEEach of the accused is charged with felony vandalism and felony

Ken Griffey Jr. put his exceptional baseball skills on display for more than two decades during his storied MLB career. This week, the baseball Hall of Famer showed off his photography skills.Griffey traveled to Augusta National Golf Club for the Masters. But he wasn't just another spectator with one of the highly coveted spectator badges.The Seattle Mariners legend arrived as a credentialed photographer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGriffey Jr. has long held an interest in photography. He said he initially began snapping photos as a way to see his children more often.JUSTIN ROSE LEADS MASTERS AFTER FIRST ROUND; SCOTTIE

Josele Ballester is living out every golfer's dream, but not without some controversy.By winning the 2024 U.S. Amateur, the 21-year-old from Spain got to play at Augusta National this year at the Masters.However, in his first round at the famed course, he raised eyebrows by making a questionable decision in an emergency.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBallester seemingly admitted that he urinated in Rae's Creek at Amen Corner.The Spaniard said he "completely forgot that we had those restrooms to the left of the (13th) tee box," and after playing partner Justin Thomas "had an issue on the green,"

Deshaun Watson has appeared in just 19 games in the three years since he inked an unprecedented fully guaranteed $230 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.The 32 games Watson missed were due to either suspension or injury. The NFL suspended Watson for 11 games in 2022, but a shoulder injury cut the quarterback's season short in 2023. Last October, Watson was sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon.Watson then re-injured the same tendon in January. The latest setback is widely expected to sideline the three-time Pro Bowler for the entire 2025 season, but Watson pushed back against that timetable.CLICK HERE FOR

FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan duo of House lawmakers is moving to ensure the U.S. government is free from Chinese-made technology after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs against Beijing.Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, is leading the Securing America’s Federal Equipment (SAFE) Supply Chains Act alongside Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.It would impose new guardrails on the technology the U.S. government is able to purchase by forcing a federal agency or office to only purchase it from "original equipment manufacturers" or "authorized resellers," according to the bill text obtained by Fox News Digital.TRUMP SAYS HE'LL 'TAKE A LOOK' AT EXEMPTING SOME LARGER US

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper got called out for misgendering a member of the audience during a Wednesday town hall event with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.While introducing the audience member’s question to the progressive lawmaker, Cooper referred to the person as a "she," prompting the individual to correct him before getting to the question."They/them pronouns, actually. Thank you," the person told the anchor, likely indicating a non-binary identification.JUDGE SAYS MADDOW, OTHER MSNBC HOSTS MADE ‘VERIFIABLY FALSE’ STATEMENTS ABOUT DOCTOR SUING FOR DEFAMATIONCooper made the alleged error while reintroducing Sanders following a commercial break during the program. "And welcome back for our live

The Esports World Cup (EWC) will feature the best competitive gamers from across the globe, and the pressure got more intense on Thursday as a record-breaking prize pool was announced.The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a prize pool of more than $70 million, which will make the event among the most prestigious in sports.The event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and run from July 7 to Aug. 24.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The record-breaking $70+ million prize pool, along with our commitment to the Club Partner Program and our multi-year publisher agreements, is a privilege

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) account on X shared eyebrow-raising findings from a survey of unemployment insurance claims.The "initial survey of Unemployment Insurance claims since 2020" found that thousands of people with future birthdates claimed benefits.The survey also indicated that thousands of supposedly very young and very old people had claimed benefits.ELON MUSK SCRAPS WITH CHUCK SCHUMER, SUGGESTING THE SENATOR PROFITS FROM GOVERNMENT FRAUDThe DOGE post states that the survey found, "24.5k people over 115 years old claimed $59M in benefits," "28k people between 1 and 5 years old claimed $254M in benefits," and "9.7k people with birth dates

Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.The court requires 12 deliberating jurors and four alternates.At the end of the day on Wednesday, there were 15 people chosen, clearing the way for an expected start to opening statements next week.DEFENSE LAWYERS URGED TO REEXAMINE CONVICTIONS LED BY FIRED KAREN READ DETECTIVERead faces charges of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and manslaughter in connection with O'Keefe's death on Jan. 29, 2022.WATCH ‘KAREN READ, KILLER

A Texas man charged with making online threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was ordered by a judge on Wednesday to remain in jail.Robert King, 35, who was charged with transmitting interstate threats in federal court on Monday, was ordered to stay in detention by U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver after a hearing in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, Fox News confirmed.Toliver said King is a flight risk and a risk to the community, which solidified her ruling, despite his attorney arguing that he had no prior charges, no weapons and had been

If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas on Wednesday issued a sexual assault warning to women renting jet skis in Nassau. Nassau jet ski operators have allegedly raped and sexually assaulted multiple American women, according to the alert posted on the embassy's website.The attacks include two U.S. women who reported rapes over the last month. There were also a total of three rapes reported related to jet ski rentals last year.The embassy said sexual assaults against women have also occurred in jet ski-related incidents.BAHAMAS

Another star edge rusher in the NFC North may be disgruntled.Pittsburgh Steelers four-time All-pro defensive end T.J. Watt had a cryptic post on his Instagram account that had the NFL world in a social media frenzy. Watt posted a picture of him flashing a peace sign as he ran off the field. While it may just be Watt posting a nice picture in the offseason, Steelers fans are reading into it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWatt has just one year left on his deal with the Steelers, and given his status as one of the best players in the

A criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday in the District of Utah charged four U.S. citizens with conspiring to unlawfully carry out a coup d’état in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Marcel Malanga, 22, Tyler Thompson, 22, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, 37, and Joseph Peter Moesser, 67, are charged with conspiracy to provide material support and resources, conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, conspiracy to bomb places of government facilities, and conspiracy to kill or kidnap persons in a foreign country, among other offenses, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).CONGO COMMUTES 3 AMERICANS' DEATH SENTENCES FOLLOWING

Americans' concerns over the economy, and specifically inflation and tariffs, appear to be partially fueling the downward trend of President Donald Trump's approval ratings in a new national poll.Trump stands at 41% approval and 53% disapproval in a Quinnipiac University survey conducted April 3-7 and released on Wednesday.The president stood at 46%-43% approval/disapproval in a Quinnipiac poll conducted during his first week back in the White House, in late January. And Trump was slightly underwater at 45%-49% in mid-February. But the president's approval ratings are basically unchanged from Quinnipiac's previous survey, which was in the field early last month.POLL POSITION:

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith battled against more than just opposing edge-rushers last season. Smith, 29, was fighting a war within his head and missed the last five games of the Colts season. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list. Smith was eventually diagnosed with religious scrupulosity by a psychiatrist. Religious scrupolosity is a form of OCD that is characterized as obsessive thoughts and compulsions focused on religious themes, such as sin, God and

Investigators from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interviewed former Columbia University interim President Katrina Armstrong over campus antisemitism issues, according to a report.The Wall Street Journal reported that investigators from HHS interviewed Armstrong on April 1 during a closed-door deposition following her resignation on March 28. Armstrong also announced Sunday she's taking a leave from her position at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she was the chief executive officer.During the deposition, Armstrong said she didn't know about allegations of Jewish students being spit on and didn't know names of several faculty members who allegedly handed

 On the morning of October 7th, 2023, my family awoke to the blaring sounds of sirens in Rehovot, a city just 15 miles from Tel Aviv. As thousands of rockets rained down on Israel, reports began emerging of a Hamas-led incursion into Israeli communities along the Gaza border, accompanied by livestreamed videos from the terrorists showing the horrific massacre.My son, 19-year-old Nimrod Cohen, was serving in the Israel Defense Forces as a tank gunner near Gaza. As hours passed without any word from him, I turned to social media to gather more information. That’s when I stumbled upon a video on

Zack Peter, host of the popular pop culture podcast "No Filter," has been following the downward spiral of "Snow White" from the beginning. Though some estimates from February predicted the film to make upwards of $85 million domestically in its opening weekend, "Snow White" opened in the U.S. and Canada to only $43 million in ticket sales. It then suffered a 66% drop at the box office in its second weekend. This past weekend, the new "A Minecraft Movie" opened with $163 million, while "Snow White" made just $6 million.In Peter's opinion, star Rachel Zegler is largely to blame for the