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The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has launched an investigation into the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) over accusations of racial equity-based hiring practices.In a letter dated Wednesday, the DOJ notified the state environmental agency of an investigation into whether it "is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on race, color, sex, and national origin in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.""Our investigation is based on information that CalEPA may be engaged in employment practices that discriminate against employees, job applicants, and training program participants based on race, color, sex, and national origin

A 17-year-old Louisiana girl who was shot in the head during a road rage incident has died, officials confirmed, but with her death came the gift of life.Katelynn Strate of Ponchatoula was 28 weeks pregnant when Barry West, 54, allegedly critically injured the teenager who was 7 months pregnant.Strate’s baby was delivered via emergency C-section and TPSO say the baby was born at 28 weeks, 3 pounds 11 ounces and is "continuing to do well" in an area neonatal intensive care unit."This is a senseless tragedy on Sunday morning with no logical reason for this family to be experiencing this

In 2001, Mo Lewis delivered a tackle that altered NFL history.Lewis, who spent his entire pro career with the New York Jets, tackled then-New England Patriots starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe. The hit forced Bledsoe to exit the game, giving Tom Brady an opportunity to play. Brady took advantage of the chance, and Bledsoe never reclaimed the starting job.While Lewis appeared to receive the lion's share of the blame for sparking the two-decade run of unprecedented success Brady produced with the New England Patriots, the retired linebacker argued the fault should actually be assigned to Bledsoe.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

There is no reason for Americans to live in fear as President Donald Trump floats mobilizing National Guard troops to other cities to address crime like he has in Washington, the White House insists. While Illinois leaders, including Gov. JB Pritzker, have made it clear they aren’t interested in receiving National Guard troops in Chicago, the White House said it would welcome requests from Republican and Democratic leaders for additional law enforcement support to reduce crime in American cities. "This is our message to Americans in Democrat-run cities nationwide: decline is a choice," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday.

This Labor Day, Amazon's Outlet is offering deals on everything you need for your home, health and wardrobe, with many items on sale for less than $50.From kitchen essentials like the Zulay wooden spoon set and KitchenAid silicone gloves to self-care essentials like heating pads and blood pressure monitors, the savings are unbeatable. You can even refresh your wardrobe with a wide selection of Carhartt pants.Original price: $28.99The neck and shoulder heating pad is perfect for relieving muscle pain. Its weighted design comfortably drapes over your neck and shoulders, while a variety of heat settings provide soothing warmth to help ease

Travis Hunter is going to run double-duty on the football field as a wide receiver and cornerback, but he now has another important job on his resume.The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie announced in a YouTube video that he and his wife, Leanna De La Fuente, are now parents to a baby boy.In a video titled "Dear Son…," Hunter and his wife shared their reactions to finding out she was pregnant.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The montage included sonograms and other home footage, including a video taken by Hunter's wife explaining she had a dream on Feb. 28 that she

A man and a woman living in the same complex as suspected Minneapolis shooter Robin Westman told Fox News Digital late Wednesday that the shooter seemed like a typical tenant and nothing in Westman's behavior ever raised suspicion.The pair, who are both mental health professionals and asked to remain anonymous, said Westman looked like any other 23-year-old — coming and going to work, ordering takeout and occasionally having friends over. They added that another woman appeared to be living with the shooter in the unit at the Lynwood Commons Apartments. "Didn’t look any different than any other strange person," the man

Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik slammed a viral rumor that circulated online during the week that he had been in a car crash over the weekend.Klubnik told reporters on Wednesday that his mother called him in tears as the rumor got back to her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I was sitting at home just hanging out with my roommates and my mom calls me crying," he explained on Wednesday, via FOX Carolina. "And I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ She’s tearing up, seeing if I’m OK. I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’m fine. What’s going on?’ That was the first I