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A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the State Department to issue passports to six transgender and nonbinary individuals while litigation continues challenging President Donald Trump’s policy recognizing people only by their sex assigned at birth.Trump’s order signed on his first day returning to office Jan. 20 directed the government to recognize only two sexes, male and female.

Judge orders State Department to provide passports to transgender people despite Trump order

Ukraine accused Russia of continuing to "advance and inflict losses on Ukraine."LONDON and KYIV -- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Sunday that the Russian military was "attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire," but there were also "isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine."

Russia trying to create 'general impression' of a ceasefire, but continuing some attacks, Zelenskyy says

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Suleiman Khalil was harvesting olives in a Syrian orchard with two friends four months ago, unaware the soil beneath them still hid deadly remnants of war.The trio suddenly noticed a visible mine lying on the ground. Panicked, Khalil and his friends tried to leave, but he stepped on a land mine and it exploded.

‘I thought I’d died.’ How landmines are continuing to claim lives in post-Assad Syria

The Illinois government and the U.S. Congress would need to approve the plan to change state boundariesFox News Flash top headlines for April 19Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois.

Indiana takes first action in long shot plan to acquire parts of Illinois

The seventh-seeded Warriors will try to become the 35th team in the past 20 years to upset a higher seed in the first round.The seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors will try to become the 35th team in the past 20 years to upset a higher seed in the first round.

Will home-court advantage matter in Warriors, Rockets series? Here’s what the numbers say.

Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been officially determined less than two months after she died at the age of 39.The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed on Wednesday, April 16, that Trachtenberg’s sudden death was a result of complications of diabetes mellitus.

What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Michelle Trachtenberg’s Cause of Death Explained

Lady Gaga's most recent album title "Mayhem" is fitting for the problems that took place during her weekend 2 set at Coachella.During Gaga's very first song, "Bloody Mary," her headset mic stopped working and she was discreetly handed a handheld mic before starting "Abracadabra."

Lady Gaga 'sorry' for Coachella technical difficulties: 'At least you know I sing live'

Todric McGee was 21Fox News Flash top sports headlines for April 19Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Missouri State football player Todric McGree died Saturday from what police said may have been an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.The incident occurred Friday at his home, and his body was found after Springfield, Missouri, police responded to the home for a wellness check.

Missouri State football player dies after possible gun accident, police say

April 19 (UPI) -- Onya Nurve was crowned the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 on MTV Friday night.Spoilers ahead! ⚠️ Condragulations to the winner of #DragRace Season 17 - America's Next Drag Superstar! pic.twitter.com/8UQQlHRR6E— RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) April 19, 2025

Onya Nurve wins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17

"Vanderpump Rules" alum Brittany Cartwright shared her thoughts on RFK Jr.'s remarks about autism a week after revealing her and ex Jax Taylor's son Cruz, 3, has been diagnosed with the disorder.Originally appeared on E! Online"The Valley" star, who shares 4-year-old Cruz with ex Jax Taylor, said that while she was "so grateful that a light is being shined on" the topic in general, she was upset by some of what of what President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary had said about the developmental condition at an April 16 press conference.

Brittany Cartwright reacts to RFK Jr.'s autism comments

Hong Kong CNN —Hong Kong’s oldest and largest pro-democracy political party is moving to disband as Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on the city leaves even moderate opposition groups with no room to operate.The Democratic Party, one of the leading voices of opposition in the semi-autonomous city for the past three decades, has started the process of dissolution following recent warnings from Chinese government officials, two of its veteran members told CNN.

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down as Beijing leaves no room for dissent

Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained during transport in a police van in April 2015.It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn.

10 years after Freddie Gray's death, calls for police reform, racial equity persist in Baltimore

April 19 (UPI) -- Three Department of Defense officials were fired on Friday and another was reassigned following an internal investigation to identify alleged leakers of sensitive information.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's former senior adviser Dan Caldwell and deputy chief of staff Dan Selnick were fired on Friday following an internal investigation to identify alleged leakers, Politico, CBS News and Fox News reported.

Pentagon fires three alleged leakers, fourth official is reassigned

Recall initiated after listeria monocytogenes found in some packagesNYC chef shares how to make morel mushrooms with poached lobsterChef and restaurateur Christian Rowan joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to demonstrate a delicious recipe featuring morel mushrooms and poached lobster.A New York company is recalling some packages of its mushrooms because of possible listeria contamination.

Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination

CNN —Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what marks his highest-profile appearance yet since being discharged from hospital.The 88-year-old pontiff has not led the main Holy Week and Easter services but has made brief appearances over the Easter weekend, including spending 30 minutes at a prison in Rome on Thursday and a visit to St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday evening.

Pope gives Easter blessing in highest-profile appearance yet after briefly meeting Vance

Journalist Galen Druke made the same prediction, saying the lawmaker has been "really hitting" Trump on "his most obvious weakness."Polling pundit Nate Silver predicts Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) will be the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee.“She was going to be my first pick, and I can’t conceal that now, right?” Silver told former FiveThirtyEight podcast host Galen Druke in a video posted on Silver’s Substack newsletter “Silver Bulletin” on Wednesday.

Nate Silver Predicts Who Will Be The 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee

April 20 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus.They include:-- St. Rose of Lima in 1586-- French Emperor Napoleon III in 1808-- Artist Daniel Chester French in 1850-- German dictator Adolf Hitler in 1889-- Actor Harold Lloyd in 1893

Famous birthdays for April 20: Killer Mike, George Takei

Steven Gress is charged with kidnapping, beating, killing and then dismembering 16-year-old Miranda CorsetteA Florida man who police say confessed to keeping a teenage girl captive in his home for a week and beating her regularly sent three people pictures of the victim's worsening injuries.That victim, 16-year-old Miranda Corsette, was eventually killed, dismembered and tossed into a dumpster, according to a search warrant obtained by PEOPLE.

Man Who Beat and Killed Minor, 16, Sent Mom Pics as he Tortured the Girl for a Week Before Her Death. His Mom Did Nothing: Warrant

Attraction might start with looks, but it doesn’t end there. A well-dressed man with a killer smile might catch someone’s eye, but if his behavior or personality sends the wrong message, the initial spark fades fast. The truth is, what repels women more often has nothing to do with appearance and everything to do with character.

The 10 Most Unattractive Qualities In A Man According To Women

Navigating the new Social Security landscape is essential for every recipient.New regulations on the **Social Security changes** are set to reshape how millions interact with the administration. Beginning March 31, 2023, identity verification will be mandatory through the **my Social Security** platform or through in-person visits, making the **direct deposit process** considerably different for applicants and existing recipients alike.

Major Social Security Changes: Direct Deposit Process & ID Verification

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CNN —Sue and Rick Townsend first met Anne Marie Hochhalter in March 2000 at a Bruce Springsteen benefit concert in Denver for Columbine High School shooting victims.Anne Marie used a wheelchair after being left partially paralyzed by two gunshot wounds in the April 20, 1999, attack, when two students opened fire at the school, killing 13 and wounding 23 before taking their own lives.

Family loses ‘acquired daughter’ to Columbine shooting, 26 years later

It’s hard enough to track President Trump’s tariffs from one day to the next. Imagine trying to predict where import taxes will stand in 2028.Trump has enacted a flurry of tariffs in the early days of his administration. Tax rates now range from zero (on certain exempted products, such as duty-free items from Canada and Mexico) to more than 100% (on many imports from China, among other trade targets).

Will the Trump tariff war be over by 2028? We talked to economists.

Nearly 50 Tonawanda officers received pay deductions after Democratic leadership alleged there was an unauthorized labor strike during a snowstormJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Dem elites accused of slapping small-town cops with ‘witch hunt’ fines twice their pay

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his and wife Mamiko Tanaka's first child on social media on Saturday.What we know:Ohtani and Tanaka shared the news that they were expecting back in December. On Saturday, Ohtani posted a message on Instagram, welcoming his daughter into the world.

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, wife welcome baby girl

MOSCOW (AP) — A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, ending their seven-month research assignment.According to Russian space agency Roscosmos, the capsule carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner and astronaut Don Pettit of U.S. space agency NASA landed on the Kazakh steppe near the city of Zhezkazgan at 6:20 a.m. (0120 GMT).

A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American returns to Earth from the International Space Station

CNN —The NBA Playoffs officially tipped off with a sizzling four-game slate on Saturday.In the night’s finale, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to a heavy defeat in front of their home fans, losing 117-95 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference best-of-seven series.

NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers succumb to heavy defeat against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 despite late comeback

She thought the crewmember was a real knit-wit.An airline passenger named Brittany was flabbergasted after a crewmember told her to stop knitting even though it didn’t violate any aviation rules. A video detailing the flight attendant’s alleged fabric-ated regulation currently boasts over 500,000 views on TikTok.

Passenger stunned after flight attendant cites ‘unwritten’ rule mid-flight — and even the TSA disagrees: ‘Condescending’

More than 800 people in the U.S. have had measles since the beginning of the year, according to NBC News data. The majority of cases are in West Texas, where an outbreak that shows no signs of abating began in January.Nearly all of the cases are among people who haven’t been vaccinated, but 3% of the identified cases are so-called breakthrough infections.