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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year

Liberia announced Tuesday that it will accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year under an agreement between the two countries. The agreement marks one of the largest arrangements of its kind under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. Liberia's President Joseph Boakai was one of five West African leaders who traveled to the White House last year to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. As part of the arrangement, the first group of 20 de

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm boots routine grounder, immediately blames umpire as replay tells another story

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. managed to turn a basic fielding error into an embarrassing display of deflection during Tuesday night's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. After kicking away an easy grounder, he instantly launched into a rant against the second-base umpire, looking for a scapegoat the second things went wrong. The mistake came in a scoreless second inning at Camden Yards with runners on first and second. Carlos Rodon executed his pitch perfectly, coaxing Christi

Prosecutors hammer Tyler Robinson bid to derail death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

Utah prosecutors are urging a judge to send Tyler Robinson to trial on every charge in the killing of Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him is overwhelming and pushing back against the defense's effort to take the potential death penalty off the table. In a 19-page filing Tuesday, prosecutors responded to a defense brief asking Judge Tony Graf to throw out the sole aggravating factor that could expose Robinson to the death penalty. The defense has argued prosecutors failed to show

Maryland rocked by third beaver attack in weeks after 2 animals test positive for rabies

Maryland wildlife officials are searching for a beaver that attacked a 10-year-old girl at a state park, marking the state's third reported beaver attack in less than three weeks. The girl was swimming and wading with an organized group at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County when a beaver attacked and bit her around 3:30pm Thursday, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Camp counselors intervened and removed the beaver from the girl before the animal escaped into th

Potential successor to cowboy hat-wearing Dem tops crowded Florida primary

Retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson's chosen successor has won the crowded Democratic primary to replace her in Congress. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert is now likely to follow Wilson, D-Fla., to Congress representing her safe blue seat in Florida's 24th Congressional District. The district is located in South Florida and includes part of Miami. It remains largely Democratic after Florida Republicans redrew the state's congressional map this year, though areas along the shore, includin

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirms league wants multiple teams based outside the US: 'no doubt'

The NFL has made no secret of its desire to increase its footprint internationally. Not content with dominating the domestic marketplace, commissioner Roger Goodell has been open about the importance of playing more games overseas. The 2026 season will already feature nine international games, spread out in different countries around the world. Melbourne, Australia hosts a week one game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. In week three, the Ravens and Cowboys will play in Rio D

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Ex-Fauci adviser pleads guilty to plotting to conceal COVID-19 research records

A former senior adviser to infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to plotting to conceal federal records related to research on the origins of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic

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Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have unveiled skeletal remains near Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid in Lima

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Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

Portland, Oregon, mother Allison Roberts told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that she hopes her fight with her children's elementary school over a trans-inclusive flag will inspire others to speak out for their beliefs. "I think the increased political presence with the progressive flag was a bit much," Roberts said of her situation. "And I think that was the final straw that got me to open my eyes and see that, yes, the school had become a political apparatus. It wasn't my problem with the pride f

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Two Trump-backed candidates lose, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins in Tuesday’s House primaries

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.

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‘Prepare early’: bushfire authorities sound alarm for NT, NSW and Queensland

Effects of global heating in NT worsened by ‘dangerous and fire-promoting buffel grass’, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fire authorities have warned large parts of the Northern Territory are facing heightened fire danger throughout spring, with above average fuel loads leaving much of the territory vulnerable. Low soil moisture has also led to elevated fire risk for parts of New South Wales, including some areas that were badly burned during the black su

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Democrats get their man as scandals put once-safe GOP House seat in play

A retired Navy helicopter pilot backed by the Democratic establishment cruised to victory in the Florida primaries on Tuesday night. Bale Dalton defeated ex-congressman Alan Grayson and progressive Marialana Kinter, another Navy veteran , for the Democratic nomination to run in the Sunshine State's 7th Congressional District, which is currently represented by Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla. What was once expected to be a safe GOP seat is now being viewed as a possible pickup opportunity for Democrats in

Drew Brees gives his stance on Eli Manning's Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy amid strong debate

Drew Brees has officially entered the great halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, as he, alongside other legends of the game, were inducted earlier this month. Brees’ career resume speaks for itself: second all-time in passing yards and passing touchdowns, Super Bowl XLIV winner and MVP, 13 Pro Bowls, and the list goes on. Brees was always going to see his golden bust on that stage in Canton one day. Others, though, have to wait their turn – if it ever comes. And one name in pa

US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

Media executive overcomes Trump endorsement in race to succeed Byron Donalds in ‘circus-like primary’

Florida media executive Jim Schwartzel won the GOP nomination to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds despite President Donald Trump endorsing his opponent. President Donald Trump endorsed Catalina Lauf, who served in the Department of Commerce during his first term in office, on August 13, upending the race just days before voters headed to the polls in Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Tuesday night’s results bucked a trend of Trump-endorsed candidates fairing well in primary contests. As of mid-Ju

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