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Texas boy, 10, in NYC ICU in coma after dream birthday trip turns tragic: 'Shriek of pain'

A Texas boy ended up fighting for his life in a New York City ICU after he became violently ill on his birthday trip to the Big Apple.

Democrats fume over special counsel report questioning Biden's memory

Democrats are outraged over a special counsel report that raised new fears about President Biden's memory, super-charging a long-standing issue that threatens to be the party's biggest political liability.

McCarthy says he has no interest in leading RNC

The RNC has trailed Democrats in recent fundraising, and Trump has complained that the national party isn't doing enough to support him.

Is 5 mph over the speed limit enough for a ticket? Troopers explain

While you may believe going 5 or 10 mph over the posted speed limit may be harmless, authorities in Colorado argue that isn't the case.

Super Bowl: Usher's soap opera career you forgot about

Ever since the Texas native made his musical debut in 1994, Usher, whose full name is Usher Raymond IV, has had his hand in acting.

Elon Musk's Neuralink moves legal home to Nevada after Delaware judge invalidates his Tesla pay deal

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has moved its legal corporate home from Delaware to Nevada after a Delaware judge struck down Musk's $55.8 billion pay package as CEO of Tesla.

The meaning behind 10-4 and the 10 Code list

Have you ever heard someone, possibly a police officer, respond by saying "10-4?" What does that mean and where did it come from?

Around the world

Israeli strikes kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza’s southernmost city, where many are displaced

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 31 Palestinians Saturday in Rafah, the southern city of Gaza, a densely populated area that now serves as the largest refugee camp for Palestinians fleeing the war.

Israel says Hamas had command tunnel under UN's headquarters in Gaza

Israel is claiming that Hamas had command tunnels under the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Gaza headquarters, further scrutinizing the agency whose funding has been downsized following allegations that some of its staffers participated in the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Hungary’s president resigns after backlash for pardon in child sex abuse case

Amid growing anger at Hungary’s president, Katalin Novák, for issuing a pardon to a man who had been convicted of concealing sexual abuse of children, she rapidly returned from Qatar to tender her resignation.

Biden mistakenly calls Egyptian leader ‘president of Mexico’

President Biden on Thursday confused the leaders of Mexico and Egypt during a press conference in which he forcefully rebutted a special counsel report that offered a harsh assessment of his memory and recall abilities.

Biden memo lays out standards for countries receiving US weapons

A senior Biden administration official said this is an opportunity to be transparent with the American public.

46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) — Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile's president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.

Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd largest city, kills 7

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, killed seven people overnight, including three children, Kharkiv region governor Oleh Syniehubov reported Saturday. Three others sustained injuries, according to the officials.

Technology

Biden administration names a director of the new AI Safety Institute

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday named a top White House aide as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligence.

US creates advisory group to consider AI regulation

The US government has created an artificial intelligence safety advisory group, including AI creators, users, and academics, with the goal of putting some guardrails on AI use and development.

Salesforce’s Einstein 1 platform to get new prompt-engineering features

Salesforce is working on adding two new prompt engineering features to its Einstein 1 platform to speed up the development of generative AI applications in the enterprise, a top executive of the company said.

Biden administration announces $5 billion commitment for research and development of computer chips

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday will announce the investment of $5 billion in a public-private consortium aimed at supporting research and development in advanced computer chips. The National Semiconductor Technology Center is being funded through the CHIPS and Science Act.

How AI is helping the NFL improve player safety

From the initial kickoff at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, an artificial intelligence platform will be tracking every move on the field to help keep players safer.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Scam that could ruin your Super Bowl experience

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Computer Scientist Claims to Be Bitcoin Creator: London Judge Seeks Truth

In a highly anticipated trial, a London court is addressing the long-standing enigma around the identity of bitcoin's founder, as a computer scientist asserts himself as the mystery creator of the cryptocurrency.

Sports News

Colorado's Shedeur Sanders on 2024 NFL Draft class: 'I don't see a quarterback that's better than me'

Shedeur Sanders opted for another season at Colorado, but he says he would be the best quarterback in this year's stacked NFL Draft class.

Oakland native Devin Haney set to defend title against Ryan Garcia

(KRON) -- After winning the WBC super lightweight championship in front of a sold-out Chase Center in San Francisco last December, Bay Area native Devin Haney is set to defend his title in another blockbuster event this spring.

Eli Manning says nephew Arch should not transfer out of Texas: 'That's where he wants to play football'

Eli Manning gave his nephew, Arch, some worthy advice after it was announced that Quinn Ewers would be the Texas starting quarterback for the 2024 season.

All 57 Super Bowl rings featured on Las Vegas Sphere

Images released Friday show the newest addition to the Las Vegas skyline, Sphere, displaying all 57 NFL championship rings on its massive 580,000 square foot "Exosphere" just days before Super Bowl LVIII kicks off in the entertainment capital in the world for the first time ever.

Bulldog Insider feature: Isaiah Pope

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – The Fresno State men's basketball program is in the midst of conference play. The 'Dogs are coming off a loss to Colorado State on Saturday night. Fresno State (9-13, 2-7 MW) has a handful of new additions to the roster this year, including senior guard Isaiah Pope.

Los Angeles Lakers unveil Kobe Bryant statue at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers unveiled the newest bronze statue to live outside the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant.

Utes score season-low 44 points in loss to #17 Oregon State

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah women's basketball team lost five games all of last season. The Utes lost their seventh game Friday night. Raegan Beers scored 17 points and No. 17 Oregon State pulled away in the second half to knock off No.

Politics News

Vote-by-mail ballots for Presidential Preference Primary mailed out to Sarasota voters

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner announced vote-by-mail ballots are beginning to ship out to registered Republican voters.

Nevada prosecutors point to Republican leaders' phone calls in fake elector case

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada prosecutors have filed phone records from the state Republican Party chairman and the Clark County party chair as part of the “fake elector” case involving the two men and four others, documents said.

Uproar over Biden classified documents report carries echoes of 2016 Clinton email case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The release of a harshly critical Justice Department special counsel report on President Joe Biden has triggered instant flashbacks to history-shaping events of 2016.

A closer look at Kern’s 2024 primary candidates: 1-on-1 with CD-22 hopeful Sen. Melissa Hurtado

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- In the 2024 election, four candidates are battling over the 22nd Congressional District, held by Hanford Republican Rep. David Valadao. 17 News political reporter Jenny Huh spoke one-on-one Friday morning with state Senator Melissa Hurtado.

Stefanik says she ‘would not have done what Mike Pence did’ on Jan. 6

Stefanik, widely seen as a top contender to be former President Trump’s vice presidential pick in 2024, voted against certifying election results in Pennsylvania on Jan. 6.

Which U.S. Senate candidate are people searching for the most?

In politics, name recognition plays an undeniable part in determining who gets the vote. As the top candidates for the U.S. Senate in California gear up for Monday's debate hosted by Inside California Politics, here's how they have fared in online search results during the race.

Fetterman calls Rand Paul 'peckerhead' over Friday night, Super Bowl votes

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) called Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) a “peckerhead” for forcing colleagues to grind through procedural votes Friday night and Super Bowl Sunday in order to pass a funding package for Ukraine and Israel.