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Actor James Ransone died Friday apparently by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner. He was 46.Ransone, a native of Maryland, was best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in the TV series "The Wire" and for his role as Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror movie "It: Chapter Two."

'The Wire,' 'It: Chapter Two' actor James Ransone dies by apparent suicide at 46

The Trump administration’s release of the long-awaited Epstein files didn’t provide what survivors were looking for.Jeffrey Epstein’s victims began the day believing they might finally get something they’d been requesting for years: a direct conversation with the nation’s top law-enforcement official before the Justice Department made public a full trove of long-buried documents and photos.

‘They’re Delusional If They Think This Is Going to Go Away’

A young man who was a “radiant” child according to family and friends, has died.Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, 26, died on Dec. 15 by suicide. Metayer, who survived the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, suffered from mental health episodes following the tragic incident and was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

HS student who survived 2018 Parkland shooting, dies by suicide after years-long mental health battle

NTSB officials say three people aboard Cessna were licensed pilots but can't verify who was flyingFox News Flash top sports headlines for December 18Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.The pilot of the deadly plane crash in North Carolina that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family has not been identified more than 24 hours later, officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Friday.

NTSB says pilot in fatal North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle not yet identified

Walmart customers have been urged to immediately destroy or return three recalled products due to serious safety risks, including the risk of drowning and child poisoning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The affected products include above-ground pools that risk unauthorized access, as well as a topical ointment with child-resistant packaging violations.

Walmart Recall Update: Customers Urged to Destroy Products

You may only have about 20 minutes with your doctor at your next visit, based on the average length of primary care appointments. And typically, you’ll discuss four or more health conditions with your doctor during this time.That’s a lot of details to cover in less than half an hour, so it’s vital to make the most of the little time you have.

8 Questions Your Doctor Wants You to Ask at Each Visit

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson is injured again.The star quarterback left Baltimore’s game against the New England Patriots late in the second quarter with a back issue. The two-time MVP looked uncomfortable getting up after a run up the middle, and NBC cameras showed an exasperated Jackson heading down the hallway.

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson leaves in the 2nd quarter against Patriots with a back injury

Pete Hegseth is now Donald Trump's righthand man at the Pentagon, and arguably the most paranoid person in Trump's administration, but before he was making headlines every other day as secretary of war, he was hitting the books, and hitting them hard. The Fox News personality turned defense chief collected not one, but two Ivy League degrees: first a Bachelor of Arts in politics from Princeton University in 2003, followed by a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University a decade later.

How Far Pete Hegseth Really Got In School

Key PointsWe're just weeks away from the first Social Security checks of the new year. Whether you just signed up or have been on benefits for a while, January will bring some changes for you.Preparing yourself in advance is key to maintaining your financial security throughout 2026.

2 Things to Expect From Your First Social Security Check of 2026

DOLLAR TREE will be temporarily closing its doors in just a few days, forcing shoppers to stock up on any essentials in the days before.The 24-hour blackout will leave shoppers with limited options to turn to for any last minute holiday needs.Dollar Tree, a retailer popular for its low prices, is scheduled to close its doors on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day, a federal holiday, according to GoBankingRates.

Dollar Tree breaks silence on plans for all 9,007 stores after rival Big Lots confirms full 24-hour blackout

In a viral Instagram video, a golden retriever found a hilarious way to remind his owner, who just had a baby, that he’s actually her firstborn, and internet users can’t cope with the footage.The clip, shared on Thursday under the username @hudsonbegood, shows the golden retriever gently approaching the young baby before stealing his little wool hat from his head and walking away wit it.

Mom Welcomes New Baby—Golden Retriever Makes Who’s the ‘Firstborn’ Clear

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A court in Ecuador handed lengthy prison sentences Monday to a group of eleven soldiers who were responsible for the abduction and torture of four children last year — a case that has rattled the South American nation and raised questions about President Daniel Noboa’s efforts to militarize some cities amid a surge in drug-related violence.

Ecuadorian court hands down max sentences to 11 soldiers in case of 4 disappeared minors

On November 9, 2025, President Trump proposed a new round of direct payments to all American taxpayers, similar to those made during COVID. However, this time these paychecks would be funded by tariff revenue, and the plan was for all qualifying Americans to receive $2,000, although high earners would not be eligible, a plan that immediately drew comparisons to pandemic paychecks in 2020 and 2021.

Trump Plans $2,000 Direct Payments to Americans Using Tariff Revenue Instead of Debt

(CNN) - A bizarre condition linked to frequent marijuana use is on the rise.Social media users call it “scromiting” – a combination of screaming and vomiting.The medical term is cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS.Chronic marijuana users have been showing up to emergency rooms complaining of its symptoms, which include severe stomach pains, nausea and vomiting that can last hours.

‘Scromiting’ condition is affecting chronic marijuana smokers - here’s what it is

A kitten found hiding behind a trash compactor at a Costco shopping center has captured hearts online after a social media user shared images of the rescue.The Reddit post, shared by u/khaosgl108 on December 16, is titled: "Rescued this guy behind a Costco hiding behind the trash compactor."

Kitten Found Behind Costco Trash Compactor, Tears at Update That Follows

AN AIR France plane reportedly took a frightening 5,000ft nosedive after an engine burst into flames just minutes after take-off.Terrified passengers feared they would be “smashed to pieces” during the shocking plummet on flight AF 7721 from Paris to Ajaccio.Those onboard said they heard a loud bang in the cabin just 30 minutes after takeoff at around 6pm.

Air France plane ‘nosedives 5,000ft after engine explodes and wing catches fire’ minutes after take-off

The young father faces decades in prison after a heart-wrenching, careless incident resulted in the death of his baby son.A man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter after leaving his baby son in the middle of an intersection and running him over with his truck.

Monster Florida dad put his baby son in the road and crushed him with truck after baby wipes fight

May Britt, the second wife of Sammy Davis Jr., died at the age of 91.The Swedish actress, who starred in “The Blue Angel” and “Murder, Inc.” died Dec. 11 of natural causes, her son Mark Davis told "The Hollywood Reporter."

Hollywood actress, former wife of Rat Pack legend dead at 91

For decades, professional wrestling fans clamored for a showdown between The Undertaker and Sting, a "dream match" that stood as the ultimate "what if" scenario in the industry. As the respective "consciences" of WWE and WCW during the heated Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, the two icons mirrored each other in loyalty, mystique, and longevity.

Real Reason The Undertaker Vs. Sting Never Happened Finally Revealed

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT This killing method was used in China for executing criminals until it was eventually banned - but the details of the slow and painful death are more gruesome than you could imagineIts nickname was 'death by a thousand cuts', while others referred to it as 'slow slicing', and that doesn't even begin to describe the horrors of the deaths that fell under this horrific method used in China.

'Worst death imaginable' as criminals have body parts slowly removed until they die

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President Trump asserts Greenland is key to national securityGov. Landry: 'We're going to take these dangerous criminals off the streets in Louisiana'Gov. Greg Landry, R-La., joins 'America Reports' to speak on I.C.E launching Operation 'Swamp Sweep' in the southeast of the state and react to remarks from the New Orleans police chief and Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to become LSU's head coach.

Trump taps Republican governor to serve as special envoy to Greenland

Earlier this month, after President Donald Trump blasted “60 Minutes” for interviewing Marjorie Taylor Greene, correspondents noticed a change behind the scenes.“Bari Weiss got personally involved,” specifically with stories about politics, a source at the program told CNN.It was her prerogative as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and some conservative critics of the CBS newsmagazine would probably say it was necessary.

Inside the Bari Weiss decision that led to a ‘60 Minutes’ crisis

Authorities have issued a new alert after hundreds of measles cases were confirmed since JanuaryHealth officials have sounded the alarm about measles spreading at an alarming rate across England, warning that the virus transmits nearly twice as easily as your typical cold virus.The UK Health Security Agency has stressed just how serious the situation is after England recorded 811 confirmed measles cases since January.

'Twice as contagious': Health alert over fast-spreading virus 'far more serious' than common cold

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

The Ellisons aren’t giving up yet. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Aaron Schwartz/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images, Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagicLooks like Paramount CEO David Ellison channeled his inner Veruca Salt and said, “I want it now, Daddy.” On December 22, Paramount Skydance announced that its hostile bid to buy Warner Bros.

Paramount’s Latest WBD Bid Is Family Business

Trump administration locates missing minors from approximately half-million who entered US between 2019-2023Kristi Noem calls green card lottery ‘dangerous’ after program’s suspensionDHS Secretary Kristi Noem joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the suspension of the green card lottery due to crime, the U.S. pressure on Venezuela and more.

Noem says Trump administration has located 127K missing migrant children lost under Biden

A C8 Corvette driver’s dream of smooth, worry-free ownership hit a serious snag after GM slapped his warranty claim with a big "nope" over what seemed like a microscopic red flag spotted during a routine fix.Back in November, the guy noticed one of his steering wheel buttons had checked out—totally dead, no matter what tricks he tried to jolt it back to life.

GM Warranty Denied After Loctite Used for C8 Corvette Repair

A woman has issued a warning after she discovered footage of herself at an airport that was recorded without her knowledge or consent.Lauren Britt, from Tampa in Florida, has exposed the “creepy” way women are being secretly filmed, leaving many horrified at just how easy it can be for a man to violate a woman’s privacy.