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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward would be stripped of his authority in the school’s search for its next head football coach.LSU is pursuing a new football coach after deciding this week to part ways with Brian Kelly. Woodward announced Kelly’s departure on Sunday, one day after the Tigers’ 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. Kelly left Notre Dame after the 2021 season and ultimately spent fewer than four full seasons in Baton Rouge."We had high hopes that he would lead us to multiple SEC and national championships during his time in Baton Rouge," Woodward said

Two illegal immigrants were charged after a crash left a local Illinois county board member and his wife dead.Edwin Pacheco-Meza, 34, was allegedly driving a car under the influence when he caused a crash that left Coles County Board Member Michael Clayton and his wife, Gail Clayton, dead when they were in Westfield, Illinois, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).DHS reported that ammunition, an extended magazine, drugs and an open container of alcohol were found inside Pacheco-Meza's car that he allegedly crashed.Juan Morales-Martinez, an 18-year-old passenger inside the car that Pacheco-Meza was driving, was also arrested.CONVICTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT

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Authorities have yet to recover the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum despite the arrest of two suspects in the case, French investigators announced Wednesday.Four thieves broke into the Louvre on October 19 and made off with an estimated $102 million worth of crown jewels, with the heist lasting less than 10 minutes. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau delivered an update on the investigation to the press on Wednesday."I want to remain hopeful that will be found and they can be brought back to the Louvre, and more broadly to the nation", Beccuau said.There is no evidence that the robbery was

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that Russia had a "huge success" testing its Poseidon nuclear-capable underwater drone, describing the system as a major step in the country’s strategic weapons program, according to Reuters."For the first time, we managed not only to launch it with a launch engine from a carrier submarine, but also to launch the nuclear power unit on which this device passed a certain amount of time," Putin said. "There is nothing like this.""The Poseidon’s power significantly exceeds the power of even our most promising Sarmat intercontinental-range missile," he said, referring to Russia's SATAN II model.TRUMP SAYS

Former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman seemingly took a dig at NFL officials on Monday night after the Washington Commanders were called for unnecessary roughness on Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.The play occurred in the fourth quarter. Commanders defensive lineman Jer’Zhan Newton came through the Chiefs’ offensive line to sack Mahomes. As the whistles blew to end the play, Newton tossed Mahomes down to the ground and received the penalty.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAikman appeared to be a bit quizzical."It wasn’t a lot but with that said, when it comes to quarterbacks, especially this one, they’re

EXCLUSIVE — Michael Alfonso, the grandson of Cuban refugees who fled communism and who helped pay his way through college by working construction and paving roads, on Wednesday launched a GOP bid for Congress for an open seat in a solidly Republican House district in northern Wisconsin."I’m running for Congress because Northern Wisconsin needs to continue to have a representative who will truly put our families, communities, and America first," Alfonso said in a statement shared first with Fox News Digital.Alfonso, who his campaign describes as a "pro-Trump conservative," is the son-in-law of Sean Duffy, who serves as transportation secretary

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the city of Gyeongju – the final stop on his Asia tour aimed at securing new investment deals. "The Republic of Korea is a cherished American friend and a close ally. And as we can see in this beautiful city, it's truly one of the most remarkable nations anywhere on earth," Trump said ahead of the meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, adding that South Korea's president "is a terrific person."During their bilateral meeting, Lee asked Trump to consider allowing South Korea to

The best-of-seven World Series is all even at two games apiece.The Toronto Blue Jays recovered from Monday’s epic 18-inning marathon to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Both teams were running on fumes after the near seven-hour showdown, but Toronto's offense came alive behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. A sacrifice fly from Enrique Hernández gave the Dodgers an early lead, but Guerrero Jr.'s two-run homer in the third inning put Toronto ahead for good. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Blue Jays bounced back just hours after country music star Brad Paisley

The Pentagon has pulled key protections for its civilian workers and instructed managers to move with "speed and conviction" to fire underperforming workers, according to a memo issued last month.The guidelines were issued on Sept. 30, just one day before the government shutdown, in a memo titled "Separation of Employees with Unacceptable Performance" to eliminate workers with "unacceptable" performance reviews."Supervisors and human resources (HR) professionals are directed to act with speed and conviction to facilitate the separation from Federal service of employees performing unsuccessfully," reads the memo signed by Under Secretary of Defense Anthony Tata, the Pentagon’s top personnel policy officer.The

Anthony Hopkins' olive branch to reconnect with his estranged daughter was denied more than 20 years ago.The Academy Award-winning actor admitted he won't waste his life living with resentment over the fact that his only child, Abigail Hopkins, chooses not to have a relationship with him.When asked his thoughts on reconciliation between estranged parents and children, Hopkins told "The Interview" that he's moved on from reconnecting with his daughter after she denied a request to meet.ANTHONY HOPKINS CREDITS ‘DIVINITY’ AND ‘LIFE FORCE’ FOR INSTANT END TO ALCOHOL CRAVINGS"My wife, Stella, sent an invitation to come and see us," Hopkins said.

Former WWE star Mike Rotunda, who was famously known in pro wrestling as IRS, was placed in hospice care, according to his family and friends. Rotunda is 67.Barry Windham, Rotunda’s brother-in-law, revealed the former wrestler’s declining health in a recent interview with Bill Apter on Saturday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s kinda tough right now. Mike is in hospice right now," Windham told Apter without disclosing any specific details."He was just a good boy. He was such a good person, never got in trouble at all his whole life. He’s a good boy."WWE legend Leilani Kai also revealed

Antonio Gates, a member of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, categorically denied any connection to the sprawling gambling scandal that sent shockwaves across the NBA and the sports world at larger.Denise White, Gates’ business manager, issued a statement dismissing reports linking the former NFL tight end to alleged mafia-backed poker schemes."Antonio Gates has not been involved nor has he been accused of any wrongdoing, assertions to the contrary are false and without merit. There will be no further comments on this matter," White, EAG Sports Management CEO, said in a statement released on Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE

As the Democratic Party grapples with losses up and down the ballot in 2024, a new report is urging Democrats to moderate their positions on identity politics and cultural issues while embracing affordability, border security and public safety ahead of competitive midterm elections expected next year.The future of the party seemed destined for socialism when the trio of self-identified democratic socialists — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. — joined forces to rally more than 10,000 New York City voters at Forest Hills Stadium on Sunday. But with one week

New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani accused House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday of seeking to "distract" Americans from Republicans' "lack of results" by lambasting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for endorsing the democratic socialist's progressive campaign platform. During Johnson's daily press conference on the 27th day of the government shutdown, the House GOP leader ripped Jeffries for endorsing Mamdani's mayoral campaign on Friday, calling it the "clearest sign yet that this radical insurgent movement in the Democrat Party is succeeding.""Speaker Johnson should be sitting members of Congress, as opposed to using his time to try and attack our

Legendary rapper Jay-Z came out in defense of Bad Bunny amid controversy over the Puerto Rican recording artist being tapped to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show.Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation co-produces the halftime show for the NFL and reportedly makes the final decision on the headline each year. This year, the selection of Bad Bunny has drawn pushback from fans.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut Jay-Z wasn’t buying the outrage."They love him. Don’t let them fool you," he told TMZ Sports on Monday night.Jay-Z didn’t go too much further, telling the TMZ reporter that he "ain’t

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace said on Monday she doesn't believe any Democrat has compared President Donald Trump to German dictator Adolf Hitler.As ICE continues to detain undocumented immigrants in major U.S. cities, Pritzker has openly likened their actions to those of Nazi enforcers during World War II. Pritzker, who is Jewish, emphasized that he does not make such comparisons lightly.In an interview on Wallace’s "The Best People," podcast, he mentioned his involvement in helping a Holocaust survivor establish a Holocaust museum. He explained that while he does not believe such a horrific event could recur in America, those who endured

Travis Kelce tied a franchise mark for total touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs used a second-half surge to trounce the injury-riddled Washington Commanders on Monday night, 28-7.Kelce notched the 83rd touchdown of his career on a 10-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes in the third quarter. He had 80 touchdown catches, two rushing touchdowns and one fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. He tied Priest Holmes with the milestone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe touchdown also added Kelce to an exclusive club with other legendary tight ends. He joined Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham

Fox News host Sean Hannity announced he will host a town hall with Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli that will air on Fox News Thursday.New Jersey’s governor's race is one of the most closely watched elections, as Ciattarelli once again looks to turn the blue Garden State red after coming close to beating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021. CIATTARELLI GAINS MOMENTUM IN NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR’S RACE AS POLLS NARROW SHARPLYThe polls in recent weeks against his opponent, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill, have tightened. A Fox News poll conducted Oct. 10–14 put Sherrill at 50% support among likely voters, with

Russian President Vladimir Putin is tightening his grip on power by elevating younger loyalists amid growing instability inside the Kremlin as he ages, according to reports.On Sunday, The Telegraph reported that Putin, 73, who has ruled Russia for more than two decades, is "running out of cards to play" as pressure mounts both domestically and abroad. The Federal Security Service (FSB) also opened a criminal case against exiled businessman Mikhail Khodorkovsky and 22 members of the Anti-War Committee of Russia, accusing them of plotting a seizure of power, per reports. Khodorkovsky spent a decade in a Siberian prison before founding the

The NBA told its 30 teams on Monday it had launched a review into how the league could protect the integrity of the game and its players after two figures were placed on leave for their alleged roles in a gambling scheme, which was investigated by the FBI.Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in the FBI operation. Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was also arrested.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Given the spread of legal betting to the majority of U.S. states, the recurrence of integrity

Tesla is making headlines again with the return of its Mad Max mode in Full Self-Driving (Supervised). This feature, designed to make the car drive more aggressively, has arrived just as the automaker faces new scrutiny from regulators and ongoing lawsuits from customers. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CyberGuy.com newsletter.Tesla recently launched its FSD v14.1.2 update. The update follows last year's major FSD v14 release, which introduced "Sloth Mode"

A tourist who was visiting Venice, Italy, has directed her ire at Google Maps for what she claims were inaccurate directions — which led to an awkward splash.The Polish tourist posted a recent video of herself walking down steps into a canal. "When Google Maps says ‘go straight,’ but you’re in Venice," the printed words say as the viral video plays. URGENT ADVISORY FOR EXOTIC DESTINATION WARNS OF 'CRIMINAL GANGS' AND 'VIOLENT CRIME'As the woman walks down the steps, she slips — falling onto her back. The video later shows her cleaning her scrapped legs."How it started … how it’s going," says

Fox News' Sean Hannity will return to host the seventh annual Patriot Awards on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Tilles Center at LIU Post in Greenvale, New York.The annual event celebrates America’s unsung heroes – from military members and first responders to ordinary people who go above and beyond for their communities.For the first time, a new award honoring the late Charlie Kirk will debut and become a permanent part of the Patriot Awards. It will recognize individuals who demonstrate the values Kirk championed, including freedom, courage and conviction. FOX NATION HONORS AMERICA'S EVERYDAY HEROES, PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP AT THE

President Donald Trump offered complimentary words about Sanae Takaichi — Japan’s first female prime minister — upon arriving in Japan on Monday. Takaichi’s resume blends her strong brand of conservatism with a rock-and-roll streak while drawing inspiration from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Takaichi, 64, came to power earlier this month after the resignation of former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, following the Liberal Democratic Party’s loss of its upper-house majority in July.Known for her uncompromising views on defense and social issues, Trump's visit will be her first major diplomatic test. The two leaders will discuss regional security, trade and Japan’s defense