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Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.Katz declared a special and immediate state of emergency across the entire country.He said the strike was "to remove threats" against the state of Israel.This is a developing story; please check back for updates. Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-launches-preemptive-strike-against-iran-defense-minister-says Author : Publish date : 2026-02-28 06:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Nearly 50 years after a newborn baby girl was found in a trash bag at a North Carolina landfill, authorities have arrested a woman in one of the area’s oldest unsolved cold cases.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office announced Feb. 25 that Cathy McKee, 69, of Whiteville, North Carolina was arrested and charged with felony concealing the birth of a child. McKee was identified through DNA testing as the infant’s mother.The investigation began in 1979 after the newborn’s body was discovered at a Columbus County landfill. Despite an extensive investigation, all leads were eventually exhausted. Still, investigators said the case was

Amazon kicked off the weekend with steep discounts across spring cleaning gear, kitchen upgrades, tech essentials and viral beauty favorites. A cordless Shark vacuum is down to $200 (originally $350), a five-outlet surge protector costs just $10 and a well-reviewed portable tire inflator is more than 90% off — making now a smart time to buy before prices climb.These are the top-selling products FOX readers can’t stop buying — now marked down for the weekend.Original price: $349.99Make spring cleaning easier with this Shark cordless stick vacuum that's now $150 off. Its lightweight design moves smoothly from room to room, while the

Moderate Democrats in San Francisco are pushing back against progressive candidates according to a Friday report, fearing local left-wing politicians could undo the work done over the past four years following a surge in the city's homelessness and crime.Neighbors for a Better San Francisco raised $10 million to pour into local elections to stop progressives from being re-elected and knocking the city "off its more centrist course," according to Politico.  The organization of political moderates in the city wants to defeat a "CEO tax" proposal that labor unions placed on the June primary ballot, according to Politico.PROGRESSIVES NOTCH ANOTHER WIN

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was tackled to the ground during a friendly in Puerto Rico on Thursday.It happened around the 88th minute of an exhibition tour match. Several fans jumped onto the pitch at Juan Ramón Loubriel stadium. Messi's team, Inter Miami, was playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed Messi by the waist before both were pulled down by a security guard.Messi appeared to be unharmed. The Argentine star immediately got up and walked to another part of the pitch.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMessi's security guard

A 34-year-old man was arrested late Thursday night outside the Arizona home where Nancy Guthrie went missing earlier this month, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Fox News Digital.Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, deputies arrested 34-year-old Antonio De Jesus Pena-Campos in front of Guthrie’s home on misdemeanor DUI charges, the department said. The arrest is not related to the Guthrie investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department added.DNA IS STILL PENDING AS VOLUNTEERS FIND ANOTHER GLOVE IN THE SEARCH FOR NANCY GUTHRIEFootage from the scene shows Pima County sheriff’s deputies shining a flashlight into the driver’s side of what appeared to

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ attorney in 2023 is disputing claims that he agreed to let the Biden-era FBI record a call with his client without her knowledge, according to a report."If I ever pulled a stunt like that I wouldn’t – and shouldn’t – have a license to practice law,"  the unidentified attorney said, according to Axios. "I’m as shocked as Susie." The denial comes as scrutiny intensifies around the FBI’s use of subpoenas and investigative tools during Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Trump-related probes ahead of President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election.Reuters first disclosed the subpoenas Wednesday, reporting that

Anthony Richardson Sr.'s future in Indianapolis faces more uncertainty than ever. The Indianapolis Colts granted Anthony Richardson, the team that used the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on the quarterback, permission to explore a trade. His agent, Deiric Jackson, confirmed the latest development in the 23-year-old’s tumultuous career to ESPN on Thursday.Veteran quarterback Daniel Jones beat out Richardson in a preseason competition for the starting job. Jones made the most of another opportunity as an NFL starter, helping the Colts win eight of their first 10 games of the 2025 regular season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON

Fox Nation’s original series "David: King of Israel" takes viewers through the thrilling and deeply human journey of David, who became one of the best-known kings of Israel.The epic biblical tale follows David as he rises from shepherd boy to ruler and is regarded by Christians as an ancestor of Jesus Christ.The four-part docudrama is hosted by actor Zachary Levi, known for appearing in "Shazam!" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." His narration is bolstered by historical reenactments and expert commentary as viewers watch the immersive journey.The series premiered Feb. 26 with the episode "The Shepherd," which begins with David as

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restricted flights Thursday near Fort Hancock, Texas, after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone was reportedly shot down by a laser sytem operated by the Pentagon.While government agencies have not identified who the drone belonged to, top Democrats on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released a joint statement Thursday evening claiming the drone belonged to CBP.U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson and Andre Carson said their "heads are exploding over the news" that a CBP drone was shot down by the Pentagon with "a high risk counter-unmanned aircraft system."The legislators added that this

A federal prosecutor acknowledged Thursday that the decision to charge Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia two years after a routine traffic stop was "extraordinary," while defending the human smuggling case as legally justified.Abrego Garcia, 31, has become a flashpoint in the national immigration debate since last March, when he was deported to El Salvador in violation of a 2019 court order in what Trump administration officials acknowledged was an "administrative error." The Supreme Court later ruled that the administration had to work to bring him back to the U.S.After returning in June, Abrego Garcia was taken into federal custody in Nashville

State of the Union speeches are all about aspirations. It doesn’t matter if you’re Reagan. Clinton, Obama, the Bush tandem or Trump. Aspirations are the quintessence of State of the Union speeches. What presidents aspire to do. And what a president wants Congress to do.All of this flows toward the ultimate of political aspirations: winning elections. Be it the next presidential election. Or, House and Senate seats during the midterms.There were two big asks — and one admonition — from President Donald Trump this week. He wants Congress to approve the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship for people to

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett isn’t convinced that the Iranian regime is sincere about ongoing talks with the United States about its nuclear program."I think Iran is going to try and do what they always do, which is buy time until they’re out of the water," Bennett told Fox News host Brian Kilmeade Thursday on "Fox & Friends."Thursday’s talks, mediated by Oman, were held in Geneva and centered around Iran’s nuclear program. They came as the United States has built up a significant amount of military assets in the Middle East.IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER RUNS 'STATE WITHIN A STATE' THROUGH

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who skipped President Donald Trump's State of the Union to attend Democrat counter-programming, hailed a group of frog-clad protesters as "patriots," crediting them for defeating Trump's anti-crime efforts in Portland, Oregon."Boy, the frogs are rocking this town," Wyden said on Tuesday night. "I'm with the frogs, and I'm with all of you. Because political change starts at the grassroots." "For weeks, social media was flooded with these wonderful patriots. Videos of unicyclers, naked bike riders, the guy in the chicken suit, and a whole lot of frogs," he continued.BARE-BOTTOMED BIKERS ROLL THROUGH RAIN TO SHOUT AT FEDS

A resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran is getting the blessing of the House of Representatives' top Democrat.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., released a statement alongside other Democratic leaders Thursday announcing that they will force a vote on Massie's resolution next week."As soon as Congress reconvenes next week, we will compel a vote of the full House of Representatives on the bipartisan Khanna-Massie War Powers resolution," the joint statement read."This legislation would require the President to come to Congress to make the case for

A victim of a convicted serial child predator voiced outrage this week after a California parole board approved her attacker's release, saying she does not accept his apology and fears he could harm others if freed."I'm disgusted with the fact that they would even believe anything that he would happen to say…" said Amelia, one of the man’s victims. "I don’t believe that people like that change."The remarks came after the California Board of Parole Hearings found 64-year-old David Allen Funston suitable for parole decades after he was convicted in 1999 of 16 felony counts related to a series of

India and Israel declared themselves a "special strategic partnership" on Thursday after signing 16 new agreements, the two countries announced in a joint statement on Thursday.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel this week. Representatives of the two countries held working meetings this week to discuss agreements spanning security, agriculture, water, development and labor."This is an amazing visit. An amazing conclusion to an amazing visit," Netanyahu said alongside Modi. "It was short, but extraordinarily productive and also extraordinarily moving.""The future belongs to those who innovate, and Israel and India are bent on innovation.

A top Supreme Court litigator and co-founder of the website SCOTUSblog was convicted by a federal jury after being charged with failing to pay taxes on millions of dollars in gambling income stemming from his lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player. Thomas Goldstein, who once was part of the legal team that represented Al Gore in the Supreme Court litigation over the 2000 election ultimately won by George W. Bush, was found guilty of 12 of 16 counts on Wednesday following a six-week trial in Maryland. "He lied to everyone around him," Justice Department prosecutor Sean Beaty said during the trial’s closing arguments. "It was a textbook tax-evasion scheme,"

Americans are rightfully concerned about affordability. From healthcare and housing to groceries and utility bills, Americans have been finding these everyday necessities difficult to afford for far too many years. In response, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are pursuing multiple policies meant to lower costs for the American people. While the President and our former Republican congressional colleagues usually have good economic and regulatory instincts, there are some policies worth reconsidering, as they could exacerbate the affordability crisis.ELIZABETH WARREN SAYS TRUMP CALLED HER AFTER SPEECH CRITICIZING HIS RECORD ON COSTSFor example, as Congress assesses the proposed 10 percent price cap on credit, Republicans should follow their instincts by recognizing price controls

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is "consistently" under 100,000 for the first time since 2020.The last time the backlog was this low was in May 2020, during President Donald Trump's first term in the White House."Under President Trump, VA is providing Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors all of the benefits they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins said in a news release.This milestone means the department has now slashed the backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits by 63% since

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans attending the NJ Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center on Wednesday.The game marked the NHL return of Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes since he scored the winning goal against Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday.Sherrill was in attendance to welcome Hughes and other Olympic players back to stateside ice, but when she was announced by the PA spokesperson for the ceremonial puck drop, the Newark crowd erupted in relentless boos for her and her husband, Jason Hedberg.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMStill, Sherrill went on

A toddler had a heart-stopping brush with a coyote right outside his Pasadena, California, home on Monday, according to surveillance footage that captured the frightening moment. In the video, the 3-year-old boy ran out onto the driveway before abruptly freezing in his tracks. He then turned around in panic, fleeing at full speed while letting out a terrified shriek.Moments later, the coyote appeared on camera, trailing closely behind the boy. As the animal moved through the family’s front yard and past the camera, a much louder scream — appearing to come from an adult — rang out.According to local outlet KABC-TV,

The girlfriend of a college track and field athlete was arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death. Kevaughn Goldson, a senior sprinter from Jamaica, was killed in a stabbing off Lincoln University’s campus in Jefferson City, Missouri. Goldson, 23, was found after police were called to a house on Monday morning with stab wounds in his back and chest. He died from his injuries after being taken to the hospital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Our thoughts are with family, friends, faculty, staff and all who have been impacted by this tragic situation," Lincoln University told KRCG in a press

President Donald Trump’s phone call to the United States men's Olympic hockey team garnered controversy after laughter followed a mention of the women’s team.While on the phone with the team after they won gold, Trump said he would "have" to invite the women’s team, which also beat Canada to win the Olympics, to Tuesday’s State of the Union — otherwise, he "probably would be impeached."The quip drummed up some laughter in the locker room, which Team USA backup goalie Jeremy Swayman seemed to regret.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We should have reacted differently," Swayman told reporters Wednesday when

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani once again downplayed an attack in which several New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers were pelted with snow.While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mamdani was again asked about the viral incident. Before touching on the ambush, Mamdani credited the NYPD for playing a major role in the city's blizzard response. The mayor said that what he saw on the videos circulating rapidly online was a snowball fight that "got out of hand." While he added that police, as well as all city workers, "deserve respect," Mamdani did not condemn the incident further.This was