Officials in Orange County say a major shift in conditions at a Garden Grove chemical facility has significantly reduced the immediate risk of a catastrophic explosion. In a joint statement from the city of Westminster and the Westminster Police Department, experts described the situation as “critically positive.” The update comes after emergency crews reported a pressurized chemical tank developed a structural issue, prompting fears earlier in the week that it could explode. But authorities now say the situation has improved after a key change inside the container. “OCFA has reported the tank has cracked and released some pressure, taking away…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A disturbing lawsuit accusing California’s prestigious Sierra Canyon School of ignoring a student-run “kissing club” involving alleged sexual abuse of children as young as seven will now move forward publicly after a judge denied the school’s request to handle the case behind…
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Thousands of borrowers are expected to receive a discharge of their federal student loans during the month of May, said the Education Department in a court filing last week. The discharges were preliminarily approved for these borrowers in March under income-driven repayment plans. But some questions remain about the timing…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States — one of the World Cup’s three host nations — has reportedly finalized its 26-player roster for this summer’s highly anticipated tournament.Although U.S. Soccer is not expected to formally announce the roster until after Memorial Day, reports citing sources…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.Jalen Brunson led New York in scoring with 30 points en route to the Knicks’ 121-108…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NASCAR world is paying tribute to Kyle Busch this weekend, and that includes some classy ones from two series in which the late driver had a lot of success.While Busch — who passed away Thursday after “severe pneumonia [that] progressed into…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While Kyle Busch was a legend in the NASCAR ranks, he was incredibly well respected throughout the world of motorsports.That’s why one of Busch’s NASCAR numbers — the one I’d argue is most iconic — will make an appearance in the 110th…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congo is dealing with an outbreak of Ebola, and executive director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup Andrew Giuliani said the Congolese national soccer team must isolate if they want to enter the United States for the global…
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An Iran cease-fire deal that appears to be near “finalization” would reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, end the fight for 60 days and begin tough negotiations on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, according to reports. President Trump said Saturday that Iran and the US are preparing the final…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is taking heat from southern conservatives after she delivered a fiery speech in Montgomery, Alabama, last week, demanding that northern progressives “pull up to the South.”Speaking at the “All Roads Lead to The South” rally May 16, the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In November 2017, Chief Petty Officer Kenton Stacy was injured in Raqqa, Syria, while clearing the second floor of a hospital that ISIS had booby-trapped with explosives. Now a quadriplegic, Stacy, his wife Lindsey and their four children are part of a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This article is Part I of a Fox News Digital investigative series examining allegations that the communist government of Cuba built an influence network inside the United States that federal authotiries are now investigating. Part I focuses on the network’s rapid response…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Vulnerable border Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., is being slammed for “hypocrisy” on his pro-law enforcement stance after a Black Lives Matter post and interview calling to “deconstruct” and “defund” the police resurfaced.Vasquez, who is widely reported as a…
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The Secret Service confirmed that an alleged shooter who opened fire at Secret Service agents near the White House has died. An agency spokesperson also announced on Saturday, May 23, that a bystander was injured during the violent incident and is currently in critical condition. The suspected shooter — who has not been named publicly — allegedly opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C., though no agents were injured. “Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, an individual in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his…
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is taking heat from southern conservatives after she delivered a fiery speech in Montgomery, Alabama, last week, demanding that northern progressives “pull up to the South.” Speaking at the “All Roads Lead to The South” rally May 16, the prominent “Squad” member claimed the US was not a true…
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