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FIRST ON FOX - A group of young Iraqis launched an initiative called "Iraq Only" with the goal of having better relations with the U.S. and eliminating Iranian militias' hold over Iraq.The campaign, which involved posting stickers printed with the Iraqi flag and placed over images of militia leaders in Iraq, was a grassroots initiative started by young people to empower the rule of law and build a democratic and citizen-based state in Iraq, free of Iranian influence.Fox News Digital spoke exclusively with one of the activists who spearheaded the recent effort, Muqtada al-Tamimi, about his experience of social activism,

As Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's legal drama with "It Ends With Us" director and co-star Justin Baldoni rages on, the couple got hit with a slew of hateful comments after their surprise appearance at the "Saturday Night Live" 50th anniversary show on Sunday. During the special, former cast members Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took the stage to engage with celebrity friends in the audience. When Reynolds stood up, the comedy duo asked, "How's it going?"Reynolds jokingly responded, "Great, why? What have you heard?," seemingly referencing the ongoing, and very public, back-and-forth with Baldoni. The response seemed to have caught

At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India’s capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported Sunday.Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India, according to Delhi’s caretaker chief minister, Atishi, who uses only one name.The stampede happened late Saturday while thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting to board a train. The incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a footbridge

NBA greats pushed back on Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green’s assessment of the All-Star Game’s newest format and the state of the league.Instead of an East vs. West format this year, the NBA changed the format for the game to a mini tournament between four different teams picked by Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Stephen Curry led Shaq’s team to a win, and he picked up the All-Star Game MVP award.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGreen was asked to rate the format on a scale of 1-10. He said it was a "zero.""You

In January, President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate project, which will accelerate the buildout of America’s digital infrastructure while creating hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs. This investment in American data centers – which are key to nearly every aspect of how we live in an increasingly digital world – will be a game-changer for the U.S. far into the future. It is a reflection of the business community’s recognition of the benefits of investing in the United States under President Trump.But more importantly, Stargate shows the commitment of President Trump and those in his administration to finding every opportunity to protect American citizens

LeBron James drew some blowback on Sunday night as he announced 90 minutes before the NBA All-Star Game was set for tip-off that he would forgo playing in it over a foot issue.The Los Angeles Lakers star said he would miss the mini tournament with foot and ankle discomfort. It ended his streak of 20 consecutive All-Star Game appearances. TNT hosts appeared to be appalled by the late decision from James.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think ‘Bron coulda helped somebody else out and said this earlier," Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said, via Awful Announcing.Former NBA

Eighty-eight years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt stood before the American people in Philadelphia and warned of an economic aristocracy that sought not just to dominate our markets but our democracy. He spoke of those who amassed great wealth and then used that wealth to shape the laws of our nation and serve their own world view, rather than the public good. And he pledged that the government must serve the people, not the privileged few. That same challenge exists today, but now it is billionaires themselves taking over our government. They bankroll the campaigns, install their loyalists, and want to control the government

An airplane caught on fire during an air show in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday, leaving one person injured.The incident happened shortly before 1 p.m. at the Laredo International Airport, where the aircraft was participating in the WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular.Only one plane was involved, according to KGNS. The plane's engine caught on fire while in the air, but the pilot landed the plane and the fire was put out once on the ground.PLANE CRASHES SPARK RENEWED FEAR OF FLYING: 10 CAUSES OF AVIATION DISASTERSThe pilot, a man in his 70s, was transported to the Laredo Medical Center

A Florida woman is behind bars after she allegedly attacked a man with a garden hoe for canceling plans with her.The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Melanie Davis, 47, had plans to "hang out" with a man last week when he canceled on her, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay.Upset by his decision, Davis allegedly went to his home in Frostproof, Florida, at around 3 a.m. on Tuesday and began yelling at him from outside.FLORIDA WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOLLOWING DENIED MEDICAL CLAIMS: POLICEThe altercation escalated when Davis climbed a fence to his property, pushed through