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Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl made a passionate plea for the return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity in Gaza.The No. 1-seeded Tigers rolled to an 82-70 victory over No. 9 Creighton on Saturday and Pearl started his postgame media availability by talking about Alexander. The 21-year-old Israeli-American solider is one of the 59 hostages still in Gaza. More than half of the hostages being held by Hamas terrorists are believed to be dead.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHamas said it would release Alexander and the bodies of four hostages held there since its

President Donald Trump received a roaring reception, complete with chants of "USA! USA!" during the final rounds of the 2024-25 NCAA wrestling championships on Saturday.Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who spoke to Trump at the event, says it's evidence of the crowd's "love" and "respect" for a president who "fight for them." "They respect a fighter. That's right at President Trump's base, and he couldn't have been more at home in that crowd than myself or any other wrestler that was participating there," he said Sunday on "Fox & Friends Weekend."TRUMP RECEIVES RAUCOUS WELCOME AT NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: CHAMP IS HEREMullin

Police in New Mexico say two suspects have been charged with three open counts of murder following a mass shooting at a park that left three dead and 15 injured.Tomas Rivas, 20, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on Saturday evening, Las Cruces Police said on Facebook. The victims who died in Friday evening's shooting at Young Park have been identified as 16-year-old Andrew Madrid, 18-year-old Jason Gomez and 19-year-old Dominick Estrada.Police say Madrid and Gomez died on the scene, while Estrada died after being taken to a hospital. Fifteen victims, whose ages range between 16 and 36, were injured. Nine

Venezuela will resume accepting deportation flights from the US after Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro suspended the flights earlier this month.Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Venezuela's Assembly and chief negotiator with the U.S. announced the change in policy on Saturday."We have agreed with the U.S. government to resume the repatriation of Venezuelan migrants with an initial flight tomorrow, Sunday," Rodriguez said.He added that the deal with the U.S. secured the "return of our compatriots to their nation with the safeguard of their Human Rights."VENEZUELAN OPPO LEADER JOINS CUBAN-BORN GOP LAWMAKER IN PRAISING TRUMP ON VENEZUELA STANCERodriguez referenced the deportation of some

Pope Francis made his first public appearance on Sunday after spending more than five weeks in the hospital, where he survived a severe case of pneumonia that doctors said twice threatened the Roman Catholic Church leader's life.The 88-year-old pontiff offered a Sunday blessing from Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The Vatican broadcaster also read in English a statement from the pontiff issued by the Holy See Press Office. In it, Pope Francis said he was "saddened by the heavy Israeli bombing in Gaza." A large crowd gathered at the main entry piazza of Gemelli Hospital, including patients wheeled outside to see him in person.

In a stunning display of technological advancement, China's Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest feat, a humanoid robot that can perform kung fu moves with astonishing precision and balance. The G1, Unitree's compact humanoid robot has transformed from a nimble dancer to a martial arts master, showcasing the rapid progress in robotics and artificial intelligence.Unitree's approach to developing the G1's skills is as fascinating as the robot itself. STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY ALERTS & EXPERT TECH TIPS — SIGN UP FOR KURT’S THE CYBERGUY REPORT NOWThe process begins in a virtual environment using Nvidia's Isaac Simulator, whereby the robot learns complex

The Pentagon said it would investigate what it claims are leaks of national security information, saying that the probes could include polygraph tests for employees in the Defense Department.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s chief of staff, Joe Kasper, sent a memo Friday saying that the Pentagon's intelligence and law enforcement arms are probing "recent unauthorized disclosures" of national security information, without offering details about alleged leaks."Recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information involving sensitive communications with principals within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) demand immediate and thorough investigation," Kasper wrote.HEGSETH SUGGESTS JUDGE REPORT TO MILITARY BASES AFTER RULING

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the judge who ruled that the Pentagon must allow transgender troops should report to military bases since she is "now a top military planner."U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction last week blocking the Pentagon from enforcing President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military.Trump's Jan. 27 order said "expressing a false ‘gender identity’ divergent from an individual’s sex cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for military service" and instructed the Department of Defense to update its medical standards for military service and

First he was a "knucklehead" now he's a "smarta--." Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said Saturday that he was making a joke when he made a comment last week mocking Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for the company's recent downward trend in the stock market.Walz attempted to clarify his comments during a town hall in Rochester, Minnesota."This guy bugs me in a way that’s probably unhealthy," Walz said, referring to Musk. "I have to be careful about being a smarta--. I was making a joke. These people have no sense of humor. They are the most literal people.""But my

Some college wrestlers had their All-American moments Saturday night.Just moments after Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci made history by becoming the first five-time national champion in NCAA history, he walked over to the mat-side seats at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia to shake hands with President Donald Trump. Starocci defeated Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen, 4-3, to win the 184-pound championship and his fifth NCAA title.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt is the first and possibly last time a college wrestler achieves such a feat.Starocci had a fifth year of eligibility after taking part in the 2021 season when all

The top-seeded Auburn men's basketball team defeated Alabama State in the opening round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. The Tigers then defeated Creighton in the second round on Saturday to advance to the Sweet 16. But before the SEC powerhouse's run in March Madness tipped off, Auburn great Charles Barkley voiced his support for one of the team's current stars.Barkley, who is providing commentary during broadcasts of tournament games, believes Johni Broome would surpass him in Auburn lore if he can lead the Tigers to their first national championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If he can

Norfolk State entered Saturday's matchup against Maryland in the women's NCAA Tournament as considerable underdogs. But the Spartans pushed the Terrapins well into the fourth quarter before losing 82-69.The first-round game got off to a surprising start with Norfolk State scoring the game's first seven points. The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime. The underdog Spartans trailed by just four points early in the fourth quarter.Despite losing to Maryland, longtime Norfolk State head coach Larry Vickers said his team showed it deserved better.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This

"Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin has amended a divorce filing against estranged wife Victoria Goodwin, who was recently arrested for allegedly plotting to murder him.According to Clark County, Nevada, court records viewed by Fox News Digital, the 48-year-old reality TV personality filed the amended divorce complaint Wednesday. Fox News Digital has reached out to an attorney for Goodwin.Goodwin is suing Victoria for assault, false imprisonment and negligence along with other claims, according to a report by Us Weekly, which obtained the amended filing. Goodwin is seeking more than $10,000 in punitive and exemplary damages, alleging his estranged wife was "negligent

The Coast Guard on Saturday said it was still searching for three passengers, including an adult and two children, after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, near Goat Island, leaving one person dead.Around 7 p.m. Friday, Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville received an alert of a capsized 18-foot vessel with four people atop the overturned boat and four others trapped underneath. The four people on top of the boat were rescued. None of the passengers were wearing life jackets, the Coast Guard said. US COAST GUARD RESCUES 3 AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF FLORIDA COAST: VIDEOThe Coast Guard launched

Bob Davis, the longtime voice of Kansas Jayhawks basketball and football, has died, his family confirmed Friday via KU's athletic department. He was 80.Davis died just one week after the death of his wife Linda of more than five decades. A cause of death was not immediately released. Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self remembered Davis as an "unselfish person.""Bob was not only superior at his craft, but he was also a terrific, humble and unselfish person that gave so much of himself to so many," Self said. "Our hearts go out to the entire family, especially with his wonderful

Channing Tatum is making it clear—he’s done with drastic weight transformations for Hollywood.The "Magic Mike" star, 44, recently shared his dramatic body transformation over the years in a candid Instagram post. He revealed a 30-pound weight fluctuation for different film roles. "We back up!" Tatum shared on social media with a carousel of shirtless selfies. CHANNING TATUM, JENNA DEWAN LIST EACH OTHER AS WITNESSES TO TESTIFY IN UPCOMING DIVORCE TRIAL"1st photo is today 205. 2nd photo 235 for a movie called Josephine," Tatum added, as he showed off his journey through different weight classes. "Then went to 3rd photo which is 172 for

Jake Paul announced his proposal to Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam on social media on Saturday. Paul's and Leerdam’s relationship became public in March 2023 when they were seen on a date in Florida. Paul’s post announcing his engagement showed him kneeling down, clad in white, on a balcony with white flowers and candles, with mountains in the background. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We’re engaged," Paul captioned his post. "We can’t wait to spend forever together."Paul, 28, showered praise onto Leerdam, 26, after her performance at the World Championships last weekend. "So proud of my baby 1st, 2nd, and 3rd this

TIME magazine reported one of its 2017 TIME100 listees, an illegal immigrant who crossed into the United States on Christmas Eve in 1997, has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "In 1997, Jeanette Vizguerra left Mexico City for Colorado, where she became a janitor and immigration reform advocate," the Wednesday article in TIME read. "Twenty years later, she was one of the most influential people in the world." On Monday, Vizguerra was reportedly arrested by ICE at a Target where she was employed in the Denver area. MEXICAN IMMIGRATION ACTIVIST WHO HID IN COLORADO CHURCH FOR YEARS TO AVOID DEPORTATION ARRESTED BY ICEShe

Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died at the age of 88, Fox News Digital has confirmed.Her son, John Dukakis, said that the wife and mother of three died Friday night "surrounded by family.""She was born on December 26, 1936, and lived a full life fighting to make the world a better place and sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs," he said in a statement. "She was loving, feisty and fun, and had a keen sensitivity to people from all walks of life. She and our dad, Michael

Podcaster Joe Rogan shredded Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and the Democrats for failing to appeal to young men. Walz was the guest on the governor of California’s podcast "This is Gavin Newsom" on Monday, where the two discussed the Democratic Party’s failure to appeal to the young male voter demographic.  During one portion of the conversation, Walz suggested that Republicans attacked him during the campaign because he had a legitimate appeal to men: "I think I scare them a little bit, why they spend so much time on me." When Newsom laughed in response, Walz added, "No, I’m serious, because I

Large campaign rallies and town halls are pillars of election year politics, but two months into President Donald Trump's second term, town halls are erupting across the country. While Republicans have largely been told to stay home, Democrats seem to be driving the narrative for the first time since Trump returned to the White House. Democrats last week launched a coordinated effort to host "People’s Town Halls" in all 50 states after disruptive protests led Republican leadership to advise against hosting in-person town halls. The first week of town halls brought a new wave of political drama and engagement resembling that of

As Israel comes into focus amid the ongoing war against Hamas, antisemitism has risen across the globe. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said it recorded over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. between Oct. 7, 2023, and Oct. 6, 2024. The ADL said it was the highest number of incidents ever recorded in a single year since it began tracking such data in 1979. In the aftermath of the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust, protests erupted on university campuses and in the streets of major cities. In fact, on Oct. 8, 2023 —just one day after the massacre

As more patrons of food service establishments embrace the Make America Healthy Again movement today, more restaurants also appear to be answering the call by promising seed oil-free dining experiences.But while plenty of restaurants can claim to be free of seed oil, there hasn't really been a way to reassure customers officially of that – until now.The Seed Oil Free Alliance was founded in 2023 "to raise awareness, improve transparency and educate consumers about the prevalence of seed oils in our food supply," according to the group's website.EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT MAHACo-founders Corey Nelson and Jonathan Rubin discovered that "there

An experimental drug has shown promise in preventing Alzheimer’s for people at higher risk of developing the disease.That’s according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where researchers ran a clinical trial of people with rare genetic mutations that almost "guarantee" future Alzheimer’s development, according to a press release.The study included 73 people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have the mutation, which causes an overproduction of amyloid in the brain.PARKINSON’S CASES COULD DOUBLE GLOBALLY BY 2050, STUDY REVEALSAmyloid, a protein that builds up in the brain and can interfere with cognitive function,

As Americans plan spring break trips abroad after U.S. student Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance, a Secret Service veteran and travel safety expert offered guidance for staying safe on vacation.  "I think when we talk about travel security, whether it's study abroad or for spring break, there's a number of things that students, or anybody, needs to be careful of when they're going to these types of locations," Bobby McDonald, a Secret Service agent for more than 20 years with experience on presidential, vice presidential and dignitary protection, told Fox News Digital. Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who was