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Lawmakers say they are working to get constituents out of Israel in wake of attack

Lawmakers are vowing to get their constituents out of Israel in the wake of the attacks launched by the militant group Hamas. In a surprise move, Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Saturday, which has now left at least 600 dead in Israel and another 300 dead in Gaza.

'Matthew the Manny' molested 16 boys in 'ultimate betrayal by a babysitter': DA

Matthew Zakrzewski, a 34-year-old nanny in California, faces life in prison after he was convicted on charges relating to his sexual abuse of 17 boys.

Chiefs star Travis Kelce returns to game vs Vikings after right ankle injury

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce left the game with a right ankle injury in the second quarter at Minnesota on Sunday and is questionable to return.

Witnesses to FBI hunt for Civil War gold describe heavily loaded armored truck, signs of a night dig

PENFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, Eric McCarthy and his client, Don Reichel, woke before sunrise to scour the forest for so-called “brown gold,” a rack of freshly shed antlers to add to Reichel’s collection. One hill over, a team of FBI agents was also hunting for gold.

Live updates | Israel says it is at war after surprise Hamas attack

Israel says it is at war as its soldiers battle Hamas fighters in the streets of southern Israel and launch airstrikes on Gaza, the day after an unprecedented surprise Hamas attack.

21 Savage cleared to legally travel abroad with plans of international performance in London

Rapper 21 Savage can now legally travel outside the United States and plans to make his international performance in his native London.

What's the best time to get the flu vaccine?

With the heat of summer gone and flu season looming, you may be wondering if there's an ideal time to get the flu vaccine to maximize your protection.

Around the world

TSA says US on track to break records with firearms seized at airport checkpoints

Across the country in this last quarter, the TSA said they confiscated about 19.8 firearms per day, and about 94 percent of them were loaded.

US student faces Dubai jail after ‘humiliating’ treatment

A New York student who has been detained in the UAE could face jail time after being accused of "assaulting and insulting" Dubai airport staff.

Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation

JERUSALEM (AP) — Backed by a barrage of rockets, Hamas militants stormed from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns, killing dozens and abducting others in an unprecedented surprise attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.

Hamas, Hezbollah say Iran helped plan deadly attack on Israel: report

Iran security officials allegedly had been helping Hamas plan its attacks against Israel for weeks, according to senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.

US Navy moving warships, aircraft closer to Israel amid Hamas war

The U.S. Navy is moving warships and aircraft closer to Israel in the aftermath of an unprecedented assault on the country from Hamas terrorists, a U.S. military official tells Fox News.

Grand jury charges alleged gunrunners

A federal grand jury in McAllen, Texas, has charged two men arrested while allegedly trying to cross 270 concealed firearms to Mexico over the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge on Sept. 6.

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression

Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in recognition of her tireless campaigning for women’s rights and democracy, and against the death penalty.

Technology

Battery technology in the crashed Venice bus made it less prone to catastrophic fires, experts say

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s transport minister is questioning the spread of electric vehicle technology following the fiery crash of a fully electric shuttle bus that killed 21 people in mainland Venice.

Fears about Amazon and Microsoft cloud computing dominance trigger UK probe

LONDON (AP) — Concerns from regulators about the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in Britain’s cloud computing market have triggered an investigation into the competitiveness of the key industry. The U.K.

Apple releases fix for issue causing the iPhone 15 to run 'warmer than expected'

Apple has released an iOS 17 system update that includes a fix to prevent the iPhone 15 lineup from becoming uncomfortably hot. According to the release's accompanying patch notes, iOS 17.0.3 “addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected.

Data breach at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

The data breach that MGM Resorts is calling a cyberattack is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million.

An app shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future tech

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tourists at the Acropolis this holiday season can witness the resolution of one of the world’s most heated debates on cultural heritage. All they need is a smartphone.

Azul cloud service spots dead code in Java apps

Java software and services provider Azul has added a code inventory capability to identify “dead” code via its Azul Vulnerability Protection agentless cloud service for Java applications.

Sam Bankman-Fried stole customer funds from the beginning of FTX, exchange's co-founder tells jury

NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried authorized the illegal use of FTX customers' funds and assets to plug financial gaps at an affiliated hedge fund from the exchange's earliest days, FTX's co-founder Gary Wang told a New York jury on Friday, as prosecutors pressed their case that Bankman-Fried was th

Sports News

Salt Lake City awarded 'Best Host City' for its Visit Salt Lake sports division

The sports division of Visit Salt Lake was awarded the "Best Host City" for 2022 this week at the world's largest conference for sports travel planners.

Knicks legend teaching Bronx kids lessons on and off the court

CONCOURSE VILLAGE, The Bronx (PIX11) — The local nonprofit BronxWorks teamed up with the New York Knicks Thursday to give students a unique experience of learning the game of basketball from former New York Knicks and NBA legend John Starks.

Offensive tackle Evan Neal apologizes to Giants fans for lashing out at them after being booed

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Second-year right tackle Evan Neal apologized to New York Giants fans on Thursday for calling them fair-weathered because they booed his performance Monday night.

Utah State crushes Colorado State, 44-24

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Once again, Utah State fell behind, but once again, the Aggies rallied for a victory. Cooper Legas threw four scores and Utah State pulled away from Colorado State in the second half for a 44-24 win on Saturday.

RSL comeback falls short against Sporting KC, 3-2

SANDY, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - Real Salt Lake put forth a valiant comeback effort, but fell short in its final regular season home game of the season in a 3-2 loss to Sporting Kansas City.

Opinion: The time is now to trade Justin Fields

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields' stock has never been higher than it is right now, and if the Bears don't see him as the long-term answer under center, as the saying goes, it is best to strike (a deal) when the iron's hot.

Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. It was filled with big hits, iconic plays and career-defining performances.

Politics News

Frustrations mount at City Hall over Johnson's handling of homelessness

Under Illinois law, municipalities must ask voters to approve any restructuring of real estate transfer taxes.

Special election wins fuel Democrats' hopes ahead of 2024

A string of special election and ballot measure victories is giving Democrats hope heading into 2024 as the party grapples with concerns over President Biden’s low approval ratings.

Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at Fort Worth office

The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.

California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Newsom

The law, which takes effect in January, also increases the amount of sick leave workers can carry over into the following year.

Majority of Americans — and even the majority of conservatives — support McCarthy's ouster

A CBS News poll found that 54% of Americans who identified as conservative expressed approval for booting McCarthy as speaker.

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis

Biden said at the White House on Saturday that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States “stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop.

Congressional chaos puts future aid for Ukraine in doubt

The turmoil in the House as they pick a new leader is putting future aid for Ukraine at risk, even though most lawmakers still support sending more.