Tag: human rights

Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases showKaren Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

A former Massachusetts financial analyst accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend in a drunken hit-and-run is awaiting her fate after a second lengthy trial in a small courthouse in Dedham. Karen Read, 45, faces murder and other charges in the death of 46-year-old John O’Keefe, who had taken in his orphaned niece and nephew […] ...

Thunder beat Pacers in Game 5 of NBA Finals to come within one win of first ChampionshipThunder beat Pacers in Game 5 of NBA Finals to come within one win of first Championship

The Oklahoma City Thunder and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are one game away from their first championship after beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.  Gilgeous-Alexander put up 31 points, crossing the 30-point mark for the second consecutive game, and fourth time in this finals. But it was Jalen Williams […] ...

America’s longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episodeAmerica’s longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode

The family of prominent televangelist the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart said he remains hospitalized in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest. During a Sunday service, Swaggart’s son, the Rev. Donnie Swaggart, asked the congregation to keep his father in their prayers, saying that only a “miracle” could extend his father’s life. “On this Father’s Day, […] ...

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam talks charitable efforts ahead of American Century celebrity tournamentGolf legend Annika Sorenstam talks charitable efforts ahead of American Century celebrity tournament

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam will be back in the field at the American Century Championship, and she’s doing more than just trying to win the celebrity golf tournament. Sorenstam, who won 72 LPGA Tour tournaments, including 10 majors, during her illustrious career, will raise awareness for the Annika Foundation while competing at Edgewood Tahoe Golf […] ...

Trump, Rubio cutting G7 trip short, returning to DC as chatter indicates Iranians fleeing TehranTrump, Rubio cutting G7 trip short, returning to DC as chatter indicates Iranians fleeing Tehran

President Donald Trump decided to cut his trip to the G7 short on Monday, shortly after he said on his social media platform, Truth Social, that “everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” In addition to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was also in Alberta, Canada, this week for the G7 conference, will be cutting […] ...

Ex-MLB star says he would ‘no longer support’ Trump if US goes to warEx-MLB star says he would ‘no longer support’ Trump if US goes to war

Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump as he defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House in the 2024 presidential election. But the one-time MLB All-Star drew a line in his support for the president on Monday as Trump called for mass evacuations in Tehran while […] ...

Boston University women’s soccer players back former coach amid Alex Cooper sexual harassment claims: reportBoston University women’s soccer players back former coach amid Alex Cooper sexual harassment claims: report

A contingent of former Boston University women’s soccer players have reportedly spoken out in defense of former head coach Nancy Feldman amid sexual harassment claims by podcaster Alex Cooper. Cooper made the initial claims in her “Call Her Alex” Hulu documentary, which premiered last week. She explained further how she felt about her time in […] ...

MSNBC anchor asks panel if political violence is a result of the ‘will of the people’ being ignored or just part of lifeMSNBC anchor asks panel if political violence is a result of the ‘will of the people’ being ignored or just part of life

MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin asked on Sunday whether “lone wolves” engaged in political violence can be blamed on the current failure of the political system to hear their concerns. Over the weekend, a panel on MSNBC discussed the recent wave of political violence over the past decade, ranging from the shooting at the congressional Republicans’ […] ...

Basketball legend says Caitlin Clark’s 3-point onslaught left her speechlessBasketball legend says Caitlin Clark’s 3-point onslaught left her speechless

Caitlin Clark put the rest of the WNBA on notice as she returned to the Indiana Fever lineup with a vengeance and upended the New York Liberty’s undefeated streak on Saturday night. Clark’s 32-point victory in the 102-88 win gave Indiana its fifth win of the season. Clark made seven 3-pointers, including three in a […] ...

Dentist was previously on probation before treating 9-year-old girl who died after anesthesiaDentist was previously on probation before treating 9-year-old girl who died after anesthesia

A California dentist who treated a 9-year-old girl hours before she died following a routine procedure was placed on probation years prior for another procedure mishap, documents show. Back in 2020, Dr. Ryan Watkins was disciplined over a 2016 incident in which a 54-year-old man’s heart stopped after Watkins put him under anesthesia during a […] ...

Former Coast Guard officer arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump: FBIFormer Coast Guard officer arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump: FBI

WARNING: This article contains disturbing details. Reader discretion is advised. A former Coast Guard lieutenant was recently arrested for allegedly making threats to kill President Donald Trump, according to court documents obtained by Fox News. The suspect, Virginia resident Peter Stinson, served as an officer in the United States Coast Guard from 1988 to 2021. […] ...

Over 200 Democrats sign letter condemning ‘unprecedented’ removal of senator from DHS presserOver 200 Democrats sign letter condemning ‘unprecedented’ removal of senator from DHS presser

Over 200 House and Senate Democrats signed a letter condemning what they called an “unprecedented incident” in which Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a Homeland Security press conference last week. Signed by 188 House members of Congress and 35 senators, the letter accuses the Trump administration of a “potential violation of separation […] ...

WATCH: Protesters at DC parade justify violent tactics ‘as long as they don’t hurt anyone’WATCH: Protesters at DC parade justify violent tactics ‘as long as they don’t hurt anyone’

Protesters outside Saturday’s military parade in the nation’s capital did not explicitly condemn the violent tactics used at anti-Trump protests across the country in recent days, with at least one saying he “fully support[s]” the recent tactics used by protesters in Los Angeles, such as throwing rocks. “I’m following my constitutional rights, I’m out here […] ...

Justin Bieber addresses ‘anger issues’ after public confrontation with paparazziJustin Bieber addresses ‘anger issues’ after public confrontation with paparazzi

Justin Bieber took to social media to discuss his healing process and “anger issues” after another confrontation with paparazzi. “People keep telling me to heal,” Bieber wrote Monday. “Don’t you think if I could have fixed myself I would have already? I know I’m broken. I know I have anger issues. I tried to do […] ...

Massachusetts school officials under fire for working to ban religious groups from renting facilitiesMassachusetts school officials under fire for working to ban religious groups from renting facilities

A Massachusetts town is facing backlash and a potential lawsuit for a school committee proposal trying to ban religious organizations and churches from renting public school space. A letter from the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center, addressed to the members of the Salem School Committee, says that the committee is discriminating against House of Promise Church and […] ...

Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter reports to prison for stealing nearly $17 millionShohei Ohtani’s former interpreter reports to prison for stealing nearly $17 million

The former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, reported to federal prison in Pennsylvania on Monday, Mizuhara’s attorney Michael Freedman confirmed to Fox News Digital.  Mizuhara was sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.  JOHNNY DAMON WEIGHS IN ON SHOHEI […] ...

Dem mayor arrested for trespassing at ICE facility floated as pick for state’s No 2 officeDem mayor arrested for trespassing at ICE facility floated as pick for state’s No 2 office

Despite losing his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination last week, progressive Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was recently arrested outside an ICE facility during a protest, is likely not finished in New Jersey politics, according to political strategists from both sides of the aisle. According to a New Jersey political insider, Baraka is likely […] ...

Ex-ABC journalist fired for calling Trump a ‘world-class hater’ says it’s not a reporter’s job to be objectiveEx-ABC journalist fired for calling Trump a ‘world-class hater’ says it’s not a reporter’s job to be objective

Former ABC News reporter Terry Moran said it was not a journalist’s job to be “objective” while also praising CBS News correspondent Scott Pelley’s viral graduation speech attacking President Donald Trump in an interview on Monday. Moran, who was axed from ABC News last week after posting an anti-Trump rant on X, knocked the notion […] ...

Cher’s son hospitalized for erratic behavior as drugs found in residenceCher’s son hospitalized for erratic behavior as drugs found in residence

Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and the late Gregg Allman, has been hospitalized for demonstrating erratic behavior. On Saturday, the 48-year-old was taken to a hospital in San Bernardino County after authorities received a disturbance call.  “Deputies from our Morongo Basin Station responded to a residence in Landers for a male subject acting […] ...

Arkansas baseball star pitches historic no-hitter in College World SeriesArkansas baseball star pitches historic no-hitter in College World Series

University of Arkansas baseball star Gage Wood pitched just the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 against Murray State to protect his team’s 3-0 victory. Wood joined Jim Ehrler of Texas in 1950 and Jim Wixson of Oklahoma State in 1960 as […] ...

NFL player says his team lied about ‘culture change’NFL player says his team lied about ‘culture change’

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb told reporters that his team was “lying” about a change in culture last season.  “I’m going to say last year we were lying, honestly, point-blank, period. We felt it,” Chubb said at the team’s minicam Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “We put our toe in the […] ...

OneRepublic singer voices support for parade celebrating Army’s 250th anniversaryOneRepublic singer voices support for parade celebrating Army’s 250th anniversary

The lead singer for the pop band OneRepublic voiced support for President Donald Trump’s military parade that commemorated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. “I have around 20 family members & grandparents that all fought in wars from the revolutionary war (actually) thru to WWII / Korea,” Ryan Tedder wrote in what appeared to be an […] ...

Illegal immigrant faces charges for spitting on ICE officer in Los Angeles: ‘OK, you got me’Illegal immigrant faces charges for spitting on ICE officer in Los Angeles: ‘OK, you got me’

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says an illegal immigrant with a past robbery conviction, and who was previously arrested on murder and assault charges, was arrested after spitting on an agent last Tuesday. Omar Pulido Bastida, 41, is facing a federal assault charge for allegedly spitting on an ICE agent while they were trying to […] ...

Cuomo team denies AOC’s claim he’s using NYC mayor run as a springboard to the White HouseCuomo team denies AOC’s claim he’s using NYC mayor run as a springboard to the White House

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s camp rejected claims from “Squad” member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that he is only seeking the mayorship to improve his chances of being president. Cuomo – along with struggling incumbent Eric Adams – is viewed as one of the moderates in this year’s crowded ranked-choice race for the nation’s largest […] ...

Matthew Perry doctor agrees to plead guilty on four counts in connection to star’s deathMatthew Perry doctor agrees to plead guilty on four counts in connection to star’s death

A man who provided ketamine to Matthew Perry will plead guilty to multiple charges, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. In a plea agreement filed Monday in federal court, Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine.  The plea carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in […] ...