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WASHINGTON ― Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was President-elect Donald Trump's first pick for Attorney General, denies committing statutory rape in allegedly paying a 17-year-old for sex and other bombshell accusations in a newly released House Ethics Committee report.But some of the committee's damning allegations come from the former congressman's own words and actions, according to details within the long-awaited report made public Monday.

'Customer appreciation': Gaetz report uses text messages to allege payments for sex

Getty ImagesBrazilian authorities have halted the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, saying workers lived in conditions comparable to "slavery".More than 160 workers have been rescued in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, according to a statement from the Public Labour Prosecutor's Office (MPT).

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police on Tuesday found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base, officials said, and were investigating whether the bodies could be of some of the four children who were last seen taken by men in military uniform earlier this month.

Ecuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has traveled to within just 3.86 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the sun’s surface — a new record — on Christmas Eve.In one of humankind’s most impressive feats of space exploration, Tuesday, Dec. 24 saw a heavily armored NASA spacecraft — no bigger than a small car — became the closest human-made object to the sun in history.

NASA Spacecraft ‘Touches Sun’ In Defining Moment For Humankind

Four things 'keep us laser-focused on what Christmas is all about'Tunnel to Towers deploy to North Carolina to gift toys for Helene victims ahead of ChristmasFOX Weather correspondent Steve Bender shares more on the toy drive for children affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina on 'Cavuto Live.'

Why Christmas and the birth of Jesus are all about hope, peace, joy and love

The new dad admitted to ignoring his symptoms for 'months' prior to his diagnosisA new dad who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at 29 years old has shared six symptoms he wished he'd paid more attention to when he had the chance.TikTok user Joe Faratzis now works as an advocate for young people who are navigating cancer, after going through the experience himself under the age of 30.

Man, 29, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer reveals the six symptoms he wishes he didn’t ignore

Christmas week is finally here, and a majority of retailers, grocers and most other stores will be closed in observance of the national holiday.If you find yourself in a bind this Christmas, you may be wondering if any stores will be open on Christmas Day for last-minute shopping needs — because even though everything essentially shuts down on on the holiday, life goes on.

A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Holiday movies are one of the best ways to unwind during the holiday break. While you might be accustomed to switching on a classic, such as It's a Wonderful Life or Home Alone, there are plenty of new movies and specials to check out this year.

What to stream: New holiday movies, specials

Jonathan BealeDefence correspondentReporting fromPokrovsk, eastern UkrainePokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is the birthplace of one of the world's favourite carols.But there are few signs of Christmas in the city this year. Just a dusting of snow on deserted streets and skeletal buildings - and the constant sound of heavy shelling.

The famous Christmas carol inspiring Ukraine's defenders

Customers can snag the items with a $1+ purchase from the store.Burger King is wrapping up 2024 with some of its best deals!As part of its "31 Days of Deals" promotion, the fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches on Friday, Dec. 27, and bacon cheeseburgers on Monday, Dec. 30.

Burger King is offering free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas

The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research.The calf born to Tahlequah, known to researchers as J35, was first spotted on December 20 swimming along with J pod in the Puget Sound area for the past several days.

Orca carried her dead calf for 17 days. She now has a new baby

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Maryland man who had some extra cash in his pocket made a stop on his way to work and won a $30,000 lottery prize.The Taneytown man told Maryland Lottery officials he had an extra $5 in his pocket so he stopped on his morning commute and bought some scratch-off tickets from the 7-Eleven store on Main Street in Libertytown.

Man wins $30,000 lottery prize while driving to work

God raised up history’s greatest politician at just the time he sent his opposite into the world. I believe that timing was intentionalJoin 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. Gaius Octavius was born in 63 B.C. in Rome. When his maternal great uncle,

Jesus and Augustus

Rude gestures are rare on postage stamps, but Ukraine's best known stamp has one. It shows a soldier raising the middle finger to a Russian warship in reference to a stand-off at Snake Island on day one of the full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.The Russians demanded surrender but the Ukrainians refused, using unprintable language.

Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

While millions of Americans are celebrating Christmas, one of the most important days in Christendom, there remains a contingent of people whose faith remains firmly in the camp of mask zealots. You might spot some while shopping at the market for your Christmas dinner - four years after our very own high priest of masking, Anthony Fauci, pushed them on the country.

Just In Time For Christmas, The Mask Fanatics Are Back

Scheffler was among the leaders on the greens at the Hero World Challenge where he bested all but two men by at least 10 strokesScottie Scheffler entered the winner's circle nine times in 2024, including his latest and final victory of the year at the Hero World Challenge.

Why Scottie Scheffler changing his putting grip could lead to an even-more-dominant 2025 season

'There is much desolation in the world right now,' he says.Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" on Christmas Eve at the Vatican in traditional ceremonies before he addressed thousands of Catholic faithful.

Pope Francis ushers in Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee of 'Hope' during Christmas Eve mass

Florida – In a disturbing case in Florida that highlights the consequences of neglect and deceit, a 24-year-old mother, identified as M. Santiago has been sentenced to over a decade in prison after her young son tragically drowned in a retention pond. The incident, marked by negligence and failed responsibility, has left a community in mourning and a family grappling with irreversible loss.

24-year-old mother got out of the shower after spending the night with a 15-year-old boy and found her 3-year-old son missing, only to learn a short time later he drowned in a nearby pond; sentenced

‘That’s the truth.’Those who frequent In-N-Out know there’s a not-so-secret menu that offers upgraded delicacies like animal-style fries. Its packaging also offers semi-hidden messages. The Cali-based burger chain is just full of secrets. There’s even a secret to how the chain cooks up its burgers.

‘I will never make my burgers at home any other way’: Ex-In-N-Out worker reveals how they make burgers. Then the real reason they have so much mustard

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to return the old name of America’s tallest mountain, nine years after then-President Barack Obama changed it in honor of Alaska’s native community.The 20,000-foot peak in Denali National Park and Preserve in south-central Alaska had since 1917 been known as Mount McKinley, in honor of 25th president William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901.

Trump vows to give America’s tallest mountain its old name back, defying Obama

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Bald eagle officially named U.S. national birdBret Baier and his family share 2024 Christmas message with Fox viewersFox News chief political anchor Bret Baier looks back on Christmas greetings through the years with his family.The White House announced on Christmas Eve President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.

It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'

Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Rod Stewart’s “The Great American Songbook” series and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four Beatles, died Tuesday.

Richard Perry, record producer behind 'You're So Vain' and other hits, dies at 82

A group of 21 House Democrats signed a letter urging the president to exonerate former civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, according to a statement sent by the lawmakers to ABC News on Monday.Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) led the panel of lawmakers -- mostly from the Congressional Black Caucus -- to exonerate Garvey on the heels of President Joe Biden's commutation of 37 sentences from federal death row on Monday.

Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

The Seattle Seahawks have only one path to the playoffs: winning the NFC West.Seattle finds itself heading into a must-win game against the host Bears on Thursday night, and even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker.

Seahawks strive to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Bears

MOSCOW (AP) — The 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost have been unveiled to the public by researchers in Russia’s Siberia region who call it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found.Nicknamed Yana, the female mammoth weighs more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) and is 120 centimeters (47 inches) tall.

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years is unveiled in Russia’s Siberia

Abortion pills account for over 60% of all U.S. abortionsAbortion access ballot protections pass in 7 statesFox News correspondent Mark Meredith reports on the results of abortion referendums in several states on ‘Special Report.’A new study finds many women may be surprised by the intensity of the pain they experience from a chemical abortion.

Many women 'unprepared' for intensity of pain from chemical abortion, study finds

80s Supercar Rarity comes to marketIntroAs covered here on Supercars before, Gerald “Jerry” Wiegert (1944–2021) was an American entrepreneur, engineer, and visionary in the automotive world, best known for creating the Vector W8 supercar. Born in Michigan, Wiegert founded Vehicle Design Force and Vector Motors, aiming to compete with European supercars like Ferrari and Lamborghini.

1993 Vector Avtech WX-3R Roadster Prototype

CNN —Brazilian authorities are investigating after a bridge collapsed Sunday, killing at least four people and sending trucks loaded with sulfuric acid and pesticides plunging into a river, raising concerns about water contamination.More than a dozen people are missing after the 533-meter-long Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge – which connects the northeastern cities of Estreito and Aguiarnópolis – gave way.

Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse

There are plenty of rookie mistakes to be made as a first-time flier, and not securing a spot in a premium airport lounge is up there with the best of them. Airports across the world have some truly luxurious and exclusive places for travelers to enjoy their wait in peace, taking the stress out of a typical pre-flight routine.

Relax In The Best Airport Lounges In The World With These Tips

As the holiday season approaches, gift-giving becomes a central focus for many. While some excel at wrapping presents, others struggle to create picture-perfect packages. But what if we told you that imperfect gift wrapping could actually be the key to delighting your loved ones this Christmas?

Here’s the gift-wrapping technique that’s all the rage this Christmas – and it only takes a few seconds.

'Just as we are outraged about Biden, there should be equal outrage about Kay Granger,' one user postedTexas rep who missed 6 months of votes found living at senior care facilityThe son of Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, reportedly categorized the health decline of the 81-year-old congresswoman as 'very rapid.'