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Virginia Democrats choose nominee to challenge GOP Attorney General Jason MiyaresVirginia Democrats choose nominee to challenge GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares

Former Virginia state Del. Jay Jones secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general. The Associated Press projects that Jones has won the Democratic primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this November.  Miyares was elected attorney general in 2021 alongside Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who is term-limited this year, and Lt. […] ...

Rafael Devers embraces new role with Giants after shocking Red Sox tradeRafael Devers embraces new role with Giants after shocking Red Sox trade

Rafael Devers is starting his tenure with the San Francisco Giants on the right foot, and it began with him saying all the right things at his first news conference.  Devers, putting on his new jersey for the first time since shockingly being traded by the Boston Red Sox, was introduced to Bay Area media […] ...

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million payment for her memoir ‘Lovely One’ in 2024Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million payment for her memoir ‘Lovely One’ in 2024

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported receiving over $2 million from Penguin Random House, which published her book, “Lovely One: A Memoir,” in 2024. Jackson’s financial disclosure report indicated that Penguin Random House paid her a $2,068,750 book advance in 2024. The company also provided reimbursements for transportation, food, and lodging to promote her […] ...

Phillies’ Nick Castellanos relegated to the bench after ‘inappropriate comment,’ manager Rob Thomson saysPhillies’ Nick Castellanos relegated to the bench after ‘inappropriate comment,’ manager Rob Thomson says

Nick Castellanos found himself in unfamiliar territory during the first pitch of the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The Phillies outfielder was engaged in a heated exchange with Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson during the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins on Monday. Shortly before the start of the second game of […] ...

Florida attorney general held in contempt after challenging court’s block on immigration lawFlorida attorney general held in contempt after challenging court’s block on immigration law

A federal judge found Tuesday that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in civil contempt of court over her ruling to pause a new state law making it a crime for people living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered on April 29 that Uthmeier show cause on […] ...

Caitlin Clark gets poked in eye, shoved to ground in skirmish with Sun playersCaitlin Clark gets poked in eye, shoved to ground in skirmish with Sun players

A WNBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun was chippy until the third quarter when tensions between the two teams boiled over. Fever star Caitlin Clark was being guarded by Sun guard Jacy Sheldon. As Clark backed Sheldon down at the top of the key, Sheldon poked Clark in the eye. […] ...

Meghan Markle speaks out after critics slam viral delivery room dance video with Prince HarryMeghan Markle speaks out after critics slam viral delivery room dance video with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle is speaking out about a video of her dancing in a delivery room with husband, Prince Harry; the viral clip drew mixed reactions on social media.  In the video, Markle and Harry were seen grooving in a room with a hospital bed in the background before the Duchess of Sussex gave birth to […] ...

Twins legend Joe Mauer talks spending Hall of Fame career with 1 teamTwins legend Joe Mauer talks spending Hall of Fame career with 1 team

Joe Mauer entered the Baseball Hall of Fame last year with a career that’s getting rarer each MLB season as he spent it all with the Minnesota Twins. Mauer, who is from St. Paul, Minnesota, and was the No. 1 overall pick of the Twins in 2001, played each of his 15 MLB seasons with […] ...

Thune warns Iran should return to negotiating table ‘if they’re smart’Thune warns Iran should return to negotiating table ‘if they’re smart’

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., doesn’t envision, nor want, the U.S. military becoming directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, but that hinges on whether the Islamic Republic rejoins the negotiating table. “Dismantling Iran’s nuclear program is what this is all about,” Thune told Fox News Digital from his […] ...

Rock band frontman declares Trump voters are ‘not allowed’ at his showsRock band frontman declares Trump voters are ‘not allowed’ at his shows

The lead singer of the alternative rock band “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” told supporters supporters of President Donald Trump they are permanently banned from his shows Saturday. Frontman Ronnie Winter made the declaration in a video posted to his band’s official Instagram page, saying, “If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my […] ...

New York Dem accused of ‘staged’ arrest after being released by federal authorities within hoursNew York Dem accused of ‘staged’ arrest after being released by federal authorities within hours

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a Democrat, has been released after being held for only a few hours for allegedly assaulting an immigration official on Tuesday.  While Lander, who is running for mayor of New York City, is now being held up as a hero by many progressives, some say his arrest was more […] ...

Illinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse caseIllinois teacher indicted on 52 additional charges in student sexual abuse case

An Illinois grand jury has filed an indictment against an Illinois high school teacher on 52 additional charges relating to the alleged sexual assault and abuse of a student in 2023. Video released in April showed 30-year-old Christina Formella getting pulled over during a traffic stop and being taken into custody after being charged with […] ...

Virginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace YoungkinVirginia Republicans pick radio host to run alongside Winsome Sears in race to replace Youngkin

Conservative Richmond radio host John Reid will be the Republican nominee for Virginia’s lieutenant governorship, after running unopposed in Tuesday’s statewide primary election. Reid was the only man left after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity – the rare Republican officeholder in the vote-rich but heavily Democratic Washington, D.C. metro — bowed out of the contest […] ...

‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay discovers she was left behind at scene of mother’s tragic accident‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay discovers she was left behind at scene of mother’s tragic accident

“Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay uncovered a shocking detail about the car crash that killed her mother, Jayne Mansfield.  During the filming of the 61-year-old actress’s new documentary “My Mom Jayne,” Hargitay had a conversation with her brother Zoltan Hargitay in which she learned that she had been accidentally left behind at the […] ...

Liberty coach embraces WNBA viewership milestone powered by Caitlin Clark’s return: ‘I love it’Liberty coach embraces WNBA viewership milestone powered by Caitlin Clark’s return: ‘I love it’

The New York Liberty lost their first game of the season against the Indiana Fever Saturday, but in the grand scheme of it all, head coach Sandy Brondello knows the value of those matchups goes beyond wins and losses.    The Fever handed the defending WNBA champions their first loss of the season behind Caitlin Clark’s stellar performance.  […] ...

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles calls off speed showdown against Tyreek Hill, cites ‘personal reasons’Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles calls off speed showdown against Tyreek Hill, cites ‘personal reasons’

In February, Super Bowl winner and speedy wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the “world’s fastest man,” Noah Lyles, appeared to reach an agreement.  While the two sports stars agreed to square off in a race to determine who really is the fastest, the highly anticipated event won’t actually happen, according to Lyles.  The 27-year-old, who […] ...

Joe Biden crashes Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ set during police chase sceneJoe Biden crashes Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ set during police chase scene

Former President Joe Biden and his family crashed the set of the action series “Reacher” on Monday morning. CBS Philadelphia reported that Biden, his wife Jill and his son Hunter surprised the cast and crew of the Amazon Prime series in Philadelphia as they shot a police chase.  HughE Dillon, a local photographer who was […] ...

NCAA baseball team stopped caring about winning to focus on Jesus – then went to the World SeriesNCAA baseball team stopped caring about winning to focus on Jesus – then went to the World Series

College baseball nearly saw a miracle at Messiah University this year.  The Messiah Falcons made a run all the way to the Division III World Series championship game on June 5 in one of the most historic seasons in program history.  But for coach Phillip Shallenberger and his team, the goal wasn’t even to get […] ...

Tyrese Haliburton faces MRI for calf strain before critical NBA Finals Game 6: reportTyrese Haliburton faces MRI for calf strain before critical NBA Finals Game 6: report

The Indiana Pacers may be without one of their stars heading into a must-win Game 6 at home in the NBA Finals on Thursday night.  Tyrese Haliburton, who has been pivotal in the Pacers’ playoffs success, is believed to have suffered a right calf strain, and ESPN reported an MRI is needed to determine its […] ...

Man arrested near ‘No Kings’ protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at homeMan arrested near ‘No Kings’ protest allegedly had stash of pipe bombs at home

A West Chester, Pennsylvania, man arrested near a “No Kings” protest on Saturday has allegedly been found to be in possession of seven pipe bombs at his home, according to police. The West Chester Police Department said 31-year-old Kevin Krebs was arrested on Saturday after members of the public told officers a man with a […] ...

Alleged Chinese scheme to influence 2020 election for Biden being probed by FBI, Senate Judiciary CommitteeAlleged Chinese scheme to influence 2020 election for Biden being probed by FBI, Senate Judiciary Committee

Allegations that the Chinese Communist Party manufactured fake driver’s licenses and shipped them to the U.S. in a scheme to influence the 2020 presidential election in favor of Joe Biden are being investigated by the Senate Judiciary Committee after the FBI revealed its own probe into the potential bombshell Monday night. FBI Director Kash Patel […] ...

DOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jailDOJ seeks to keep anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil detained in Louisiana immigration jail

Department of Justice attorneys asked a federal judge on Tuesday to reject anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil’s request for authorities to release him or transfer him from an immigration detention center in Louisiana to one in New Jersey. The government attorneys said the courts do not have the authority to intervene with the executive branch’s decision […] ...

Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dead at 55Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dead at 55

Food Network star Anne Burrell has died. She was 55. The channel announced Burrell’s death in a post that was shared to Instagram on Tuesday.  “We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” the caption read. “Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, […] ...

Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia claims Big Ten is inferior to SEC despite recent national championshipsVanderbilt’s Diego Pavia claims Big Ten is inferior to SEC despite recent national championships

There has always been a debate about which college football conference is the best in the nation.  The truth is, there are several powerhouse programs residing in each one, but one SEC quarterback completely eviscerated the Big Ten — the conference that has produced the last two national title winners.  Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia made an […] ...