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Since the NCAA Tournament bracket was announced, the North Carolina Tar Heels have caught tons of backlash, as many believed they should’ve been left out of the 68 teams who made "The Dance."Perhaps those haters have been silenced now. The Tar Heels demolished the San Diego State Aztecs in their "First Four" matchup on Tuesday night, 95-68, to earn the No. 11 seed in the South Region. UNC will move on to face No. 6 Ole miss in the first round on Friday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMUNC was the last team to get awarded a spot in the

Billionaire and tech titan Elon Musk shared his congratulations to SpaceX and NASA following the rescue of two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station for roughly the past nine months.   "Thanks to the excellent work of the SpaceX team working with NASA, the astronauts are now safely home. And so congratulations to the SpaceX NASA teams on excellent work," Musk said during an exclusive interview on "Hannity" Tuesday. The SpaceX founder and face of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) also offered a "huge note of appreciation" to President Donald Trump "for prioritizing and expediting the return."SPACEX DRAGON CAPSULE STICKS

An investigation is underway after an unruly passenger allegedly attacked another passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed.The FAA told Fox News Digital that Delta Air Lines Flight 501 landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. The agency said the Airbus A350 was traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when the incident occurred on board.The FAA says it will run an investigation into the alleged assault.AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT TURNED AROUND AFTER PASSENGER ALLEGEDLY ATTACKED CREW MEMBER, SWALLOWED ROSARY BEADSA spokesperson for

It might not be the NCAA Tournament, but the governing body’s massive blunder in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) has one team livid. South Alabama was notified by the NCAA and Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill, who serves as vice chair of the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee, that they were extended a bid into the NIT late Sunday night. But just one hour after doing so, head coach Richie Riley tells AL.com that the invitation was rescinded, breaking the hearts of his program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s just unfair for our players," Riley explained. "We’ve got a team with

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., sparred with CNN host John Berman on Tuesday over whether a federal judge had the constitutional authority to block the Trump administration's deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.The administration is caught in a legal fight with a federal judge over President Donald Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act to target members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua for deportation.Hours after invoking the act, Judge James E. Boasberg, a President Obama appointee, granted a temporary restraining order preventing the deportation of five Venezuelans and ordered the plane they were believed to be on to return

NO DEAL – A woman traveling overseas says she booked a hotel room through Expedia.com, only for the hotel to call and ask her to cancel due to the rate being too "low."'SIGNIFICANT BATTLE' – A veteran-led dig of a Revolutionary War site seeks to shed light on history.ODD EATS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently shared a list of the five invasive animals that people can hunt, catch and cook. Chefs and hunters shared insights.TRAVEL ESSENTIALS – Road trips can be tiring, but you can sleep well even in the car, as long as you're prepared.

FIRST ON FOX: A group of Republican state attorneys general is filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Tuesday afternoon, urging the circuit court to reverse a judge’s order blocking Trump from deporting alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, with one AG saying "the judges are basically supporting foreign terrorist organizations over the public safety of the American citizen."The supporting court documents, led by South Carolina and Virginia Attorneys General Alan Wilson and Jason Miyares, respectively, are concerned that the judge's order – issued by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg – will

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a leave of absence due to an upcoming medical procedure. On Sunday, the band's official Instagram account announced that Beard, 75, will be stepping away from their Elevation Tour to tend to "a health issue.""Shelter Music Group, ZZ Top’s management, has announced the band’s drummer, Mr. Frank Beard, has temporarily stepped away from the current tour to attend a health issue requiring his focus in the near term," the message read.DUSTY HILL, ZZ TOP BASSIST, DEAD AT 72"Beard, along with fellow ZZ Top members Billy F Gibbons and Elwood Francis, presently on the Elevation

A member of a South African research team at an isolated base in Antarctica was put under psychological evaluation after colleagues accused him of physical assault and sexual harassment, government officials said.The situation at the SANAE IV base was first reported in South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper, which said it saw an email from a team member to authorities pleading for help.The email claimed that the man had attacked the base leader and made a death threat, behavior the team member described as having "escalated to a point that is deeply disturbing." The team member expressed in the email being

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa-Hackman - who was initially thought to have died on or around Feb. 11 due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome - allegedly did not know the extent of her illness in her final days. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Josiah Child - a physician who oversees Cloudberry Health, the medical practice that Betsy called on Feb. 12 according to preliminary phone records - said the late classical pianist did not initially express symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome." had actually made an appointment to have an initial visit with one of our doctors on the

President Donald Trump is now speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, the White House said.The call, which began at 10 a.m. ET, is "going well, and still in progress," White House spokesman Dan Scavino said at 10:54 a.m. ET. It comes after Trump said last night that "Many elements of a Final Agreement have been agreed to, but much remains." "Thousands of young soldiers, and others, are being killed. Each week brings 2,500 soldier deaths, from both sides, and it must end NOW. I look very much forward to the call with President Putin," Trump

The State Department and FBI Los Angeles are warning spring break travelers to take certain precautions and be extra vigilant when traveling.FBI Los Angeles told travelers to check the State Department's travel advisories — designed to give U.S. citizens reliable information about security threats overseas — for their intended destinations ahead of time."Whether it’s families looking to escape the final throes of winter or a college student seeking a brief respite from the rigors of academic life, know that the risks are there," FBI Assistant Director in Charge Akil Davis said in a Tuesday statement. "Maintain vigilance throughout your travels

EXCLUSIVE: Vice President JD Vance will serve as the Republican National Committee’s finance chair, telling Fox News Digital that he will work with the party to "fully enact the MAGA mandate" and grow the Republican majority in Congress in 2026.  The RNC Executive Committee voted unanimously to confirm Vance in the role, an RNC official told Fox News Digital. This is the first time in the history of the GOP that a sitting vice president will serve in the role. RNC BRINGS ON NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP TO 'WORK AROUND THE CLOCK' TO SUPPORT TRUMP AGENDA, ELECT REPUBLICANSAn RNC official told Fox News

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., took aim at The Daily Beast's "nasty" headline on Monday that took an exchange she had with President Donald Trump out of context. Alex Isenstadt, Axios reporter and author of "Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power," made headlines with quotes allegedly said by Trump in a sneak preview published by Axios on Sunday.Among the quotes was one he allegedly said to Luna in 2023 offering her the bed on his jet when she was pregnant and feeling ill, though it included a joke about his wife Melania being jealous. "If you need a bed

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — The parents of a missing University of Pittsburgh spring breaker have asked Dominican police for a declaration of death nearly two weeks after she vanished from a five-star resort in the beach town of Punta Cana, telling authorities they accept the story of the lone publicly known eyewitness.Subbarayudu and SreeDevi Konanki are not disputing the story of Joshua Riibe, a 22-year-old Iowa man and fellow spring breaker who is believed to be the last person who saw their daughter alive, according to a letter they sent to Dominican police on Monday. Her father had previously

Don’t mess with Randy Andy and his teddy bears.Prince Andrew reportedly has an obsession with his prized collection of teddy bears, which must be placed in perfect order in his bedroom. The claim was made by royal author Tom Quinn, who has penned a new book, "Yes, Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants." It’s based on hundreds of interviews with former and current palace staff members.DOES KING CHARLES STILL TRAVEL WITH HIS CHILDHOOD TEDDY BEAR? AUTHOR CLAIMS TO KNOW THE TRUTHA spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital that they don’t answer for the Duke of York as

President Trump has spent the last decade railing against fake news, a phrase that’s now deeply embedded in our culture.He has accused the media of being relentlessly biased against him – which is largely true – and called out journalists by name. He has sued such outlets as ABC News (which paid him $16 million), CBS and the Des Moines Register.He has charged that Politico received payments for negatively covering him – it turned out these were routine subscriptions, and for the New York Times as well – and then canceled many of the subscriptions.  TRUMP ORDERS THE DISMANTLING OF GOVERNMENT-FUNDED,

Three months after Blake Lively levied sexual harassment allegations on the set of "It Ends With Us," Justin Baldoni's lawyer admitted a settlement likely isn't in the forecast.High-profile litigator Bryan Freedman noted his client has been "destroyed by this" as he broke down the cases during a recent appearance on Matthew Belloni's "The Town" podcast.  "How long can this go on? I do not believe there will be a trial in this case," Belloni told Freedman. "I just think that the potential for the circus and the damage to both sides here will ultimately win out and you guys will

Harvard University announced it will now offer free tuition to students whose families make $200,000 or less per year."Putting Harvard within financial reach for more individuals widens the array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that all of our students encounter, fostering their intellectual and personal growth," Harvard President Alan M. Garber said in a statement on Monday."By bringing people of outstanding promise together to learn with and from one another, we truly realize the tremendous potential of the University."The Ivy League university added that students of families making $100,000 or less per year would qualify for free housing, food, and health services in addition to

Warning: This story contains graphic content.Two pit bulls that mauled an Ohio grandmother to death last year were left to roam freely despite their history of attacks, and even got into a stash of cocaine weeks before the incident, according to a newly-filed lawsuit.Jo Ann Echelbarger, 73, was killed by a pair of pit bulls named Apollo and Echo, which were owned by suspects Susan and Adam Withers, on Oct. 17. The gruesome incident took place at The Reserve at Ashton Village, a residential complex in Ashville, Ohio.According to a suit filed on behalf of Echelbarger's family on Mar. 13,

President Donald Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the final points of a deal to end the war in Ukraine.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said many "elements" of the Final Agreement" have been agreed to "but much remains.""Thousands of young soldiers, and others, are being killed. Each week brings 2,500 soldier deaths, from both sides, and it must end NOW," Trump wrote. "I look very much forward to the call with President Putin."TRUMP, PUTIN CALL EXPECTED THIS WEEK, AS ADMIN EDGES CLOSER TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE DEAL: WITKOFFSome points of

President Donald Trump on Monday announced that former President Joe Biden's adult children will no longer receive U.S. Secret Service protection. In a Truth Social post, Trump remarked that Hunter Biden has received Secret Service protection for an "extended period of time.""There are as many as 18 people on this Detail, which is ridiculous!" Trump wrote. "Please be advised that, effective immediately, Hunter Biden will no longer receive Secret Service protection."WHO IS SEAN CURRAN? HEAD OF TRUMP'S PERSONAL DETAIL TO BE NOMINATED FOR SECRET SERVICE DIRECTORAshley Biden, Hunter's sister, will have her Secret Service protection revoked as well. Trump noted that

Controversy swirls around the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee each year, as one or two teams get debated about whether they deserve a chance at a national title run or not.After "Selection Sunday," the North Carolina Tar Heels have been the hot controversial topic as college basketball fans dissect the official bracket.There was a large contingent that wasn't too happy with the decision by the selection committee on Sunday, as the Tar Heels will play San Diego State to earn a No. 11 seed in the South Region as one of the "First Four" games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

Hilaria Baldwin admitted she never got used to the backlash after facing public scrutiny following her heritage scandal five years ago.Born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas in Boston, Massachusetts, the former yoga teacher was accused of exaggerating her Spanish heritage after details of her past were uncovered on social media in 2020.During a recent episode of "The Baldwins," Alec Baldwin's wife recalled how she adapted to her surroundings while growing up, which included changing her dialect.ALEC BALDWIN'S WIFE, HILARIA, STORMED AFTER COMEDIAN AFTER STAR THREATENED TO SNAP HIS NECK: ‘DOWN FOR HIM’Baldwin claimed she was born in Mallorca and raised in Boston.

Student-led protests pose the gravest threat to Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic’s 14 years in power, with over 100,000 taking to the streets of Belgrade and cities across Serbia, calling out systemic corruption throughout the government.March 15 saw what many believe to be the largest crowds in Serbia’s recent history, with an estimated 300,000 people marching in the center of Belgrade.  Serbian President Vucic, who remains close to Russia, has remained defiant, ignoring calls to step down and accusing the protest movement of planning violent attacks and stoking a civil war.HISTORIC RUSSIAN ALLY SNUBS PUTIN IN GROWING SHIFT TO EUROPEAN UNION"Moscow