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A bald eagle initially thought to be injured because it couldn’t fly was found to be healthy after wildlife officials determined the bird was just "too fat" after feasting on roadkill.The bald eagle was found along the boundary of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, said officials at the park, which is part of the U.S. National Park Service. After the Missouri Department of Conservation captured the bird for rehabilitation, wildlife officials determined the bird was fine when X-ray tests showed the real reason why the eagle couldn’t fly."The bird, originally reported to be injured, was found to be healthy but engorged with

The Minnesota Lynx clinched a playoff spot on Saturday night with a 90-80 victory over the Indiana Fever.It wasn’t for lack of trying.Fever star Caitlin Clark led the team with 23 points and eight assists, along with seven turnovers. Kelsey Mitchell added 21 points while Aliyah Boston had 10 points and 15 rebounds. But it wasn’t enough to stop Napheesa Collier’s 31 points and Kayla McBride’s 19 points.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut the eyes, as always, were on Clark – even more so as Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve had been critical of the 2024 No. 1

SMU Mustangs defensive back Brandon Crossley was ejected in the third quarter in the team’s win over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday night when he spat in the face of another player.Crossley, a senior from Dallas, didn’t record any statistics before he was thrown out of the game. The referees called an unsportsmanlike penalty on Crossley and ejected him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Officials make calls, and we’ve got to live with it. They do a good job running the game," Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee said after the game, via the Dallas Morning News. "It’s really hard

Presidential candidate Cornel West must appear on voting ballots in Michigan, a state judge ruled on Saturday.Judge James Robert Redford issued the ruling days after West and his running mate, activist Melina Abdullah, were kicked off the ballot earlier this month due to technical issues.The Michigan Bureau of Elections had notified West's campaign of the discrepancies in an August 16 letter. The campaign responded by arguing that the Michigan Democratic Party was weaponizing technicalities in an effort to remove West from the ballot."We are confident that these accusations will be seen for what they are—frivolous and unfounded attempts to stifle

The year’s first case of West Nile virus at a popular New York beach and campground has been detected, officials said Friday.The virus was found in a mosquito sample collected from a trap set at Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore, a 30-mile-long barrier island off Long Island, the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) said.Watch Hill is a popular camping spot on federal land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness, and the trap was part of a collaborative mosquito monitoring program between NPS and Suffolk County Department of Health Services – Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory.West Nile Virus was

A new carnivore has come to town — 165 million years ago at least. The Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, a new species and genus of theropod dinosaur, has been discovered in Kyrgyzstan by an expedition team of German and Kyrgyz researchers, according to the Bavarian State Natural History Collections in Germany. Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus is the first theropod dinosaur found in Kyrgyzstan and the "find is one of the most significant in Central Asia," the institution said in a news release. Before the new species' discovery, no large Jurassic predatory dinosaurs had been known to live in the area around Kyrgyzstan between Central Europe and Eastern

As a Kentucky teacher counts the new students who will be entering his classroom this fall, he’s also counting his blessings, which includes the thriving family of six that became his when he adopted a student and his siblings."Our lives are complete," Justin Padgett of Danville, Kentucky, told Fox News Digital. "We have left it all up to God to put us where we need to be at the right time. I feel fulfilled."KENTUCKY COUPLE ADOPTS BABY SURRENDERED AT FIRE STATION: 'GOD'S HAND IS ABSOLUTELY IN THIS'The journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2021. Padgett, who was teaching

As the dog days of summer are coming to an end, it can be overwhelming for parents to put three square meals on the table now that school and sports are back in session. Lifestyle expert Limor Suss shared some of her favorite meals and food hacks that are both kid- and time-friendly to help make weekdays go a little bit smoother."Back to school is a stressful time for everyone and the more you plan, the easier the days go by," Suss, a mother of two who lives in New York City, told Fox News Digital. BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS FOR KIDS HAVE

A California man was arrested after he was allegedly captured on surveillance footage using explosives in unsuccessful attempts to steal cash from two ATMs.Son Nguyen, 44, of San Diego, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of damaging property.Nguyen allegedly drove up to an ATM outside California Coast Credit Union on Governor Drive in San Diego around 3:30 a.m. on June 8, when he exited his car and was seen on surveillance video taking a five-gallon blue plastic container with a white spout to the front of the ATM and inserting a black polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic hose into

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday morning that it has "proactively and broadly" begun striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon to eliminate threats against Israel.This comes after the IDF detected Hezbollah preparations to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory."We are removing threats against the Israeli home front," IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said at a press briefing. "Dozens of jets are currently striking targets in various locations in southern Lebanon. We are continuing to remove threats, and to intensively strike against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.""Hezbollah is launching rockets and UAVs toward Israeli territory," he continued. "Our aerial

"If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your fathers served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are now dwelling. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). This passage comes from the Book of Joshua, the sixth book of the Old Testament, according to the website Bible Gateway. It's named after Joshua, the leader of the Israelites. The 24th chapter of Joshua "has often been cited as a seminal passage of Scripture, where ancient ritual fractures modern routine to

In his first on-camera interview since he was convicted for his wife's murder twenty years ago, Scott Peterson maintains his innocence - and shares his theory on what really happened to his pregnant wife."Why do I want to speak? I regret not testifying," Peterson said in Peacock's new three-part series Face-to-Face with Scott Peterson. "I have a chance to show people what the truth is, and if they're willing to accept it, it would be the biggest thing I can accomplish right now - because I didn't kill my family."Laci, 27, was eight months pregnant when she vanished on Christmas

A high school football player in Alabama died Saturday after suffering a brain injury in his team's home opener Friday night. Morgan Academy junior quarterback Caden Tellier received a blow to the head during the third quarter of his team's 30-22 win against Southern Academy in Selma, Alabama. He was airlifted by helicopter to University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Morgan Academy headmaster Bryan Oliver told Fox News Digital Tellier died from his injuries Saturday evening. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that Caden Tellier has gone to be with his Lord

A Texas man faces federal charges after he allegedly kidnapped a rideshare driver at gunpoint and forced the driver to take them to South Florida, according to authorities.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said in a press release that 23-year-old Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez has been charged in a Miami federal court on kidnapping, carjacking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime.The criminal complaint alleges that a rideshare driver was working in Arlington, Texas, at about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 when Pastran Hernandez ordered a ride and was picked up.The suspect reportedly

A disability rights organization has sued to block the Nassau County, New York, mask ban that prohibits face coverings in public except for health and religious reasons, with the lawsuit arguing the ban is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities.The Disability Rights of New York filed a federal class action lawsuit Thursday on behalf of people with disabilities, seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to immediately stop enforcement of the county's Mask Transparency Act, according to The Associated Press.The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature passed the bill on Aug. 5, and it was signed into law on Aug.

Four people – including a police officer – were injured in a violent stabbing incident near Sydney, Australia.According to the New South Wales Police, officers were initially called to the scene of a crash at an intersection in Engadine, Australia on Sunday morning local time.When they arrived at the scene, police said they found a 55-year-old man, who appeared to be suffering from stab wounds, running from the crash scene.Authorities took him into custody and used a Taser during the arrest.PILOT KILLED AFTER CRASHING HELICOPTER ON ROOF OF AUSTRALIAN HOTEL DURING UNAUTHORIZED FLIGHTAuthorities said that during the interaction, a male

A search is underway after a 71-year-old man embarked on a trip to the California wilderness, but never returned.According to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit saying that he intended to hike toward Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness in Sonora, California.Authorities said that on Saturday and Sunday, Moore's dog and backpack were found on trails that were in the opposite direction of his intended route.A silver Toyota Corolla belonging to Moore was also found parked at the trailhead, police said.MASSACHUSETTS MAN MISSING IN SOUTH CAROLINA AFTER HE VANISHED FROM HILTON HEAD FAMILY VACATIONMoore was

The Israeli Defense Forces said Sunday morning it launched heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah positions across Lebanon after detecting the terror group was preparing for an "imminent" attack on Israel."The IDF identified the Hezbollah terrorist organization preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory. In response to these threats, the IDF is striking terror targets in Lebanon," IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in a statement. "Israeli Air Force fighter jets are currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel."Civilians in southern Lebanon were urged to evacuate

Vice President Kamala Harris has gone five weeks refusing to give specifics to voters about her policy positions, holding no news conferences and sitting for zero major interviews since becoming the Democrats' presidential nominee.Harris spoke on Thursday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), officially accepting the nomination, and has been busy on the campaign trail, but she has failed to face substantive questions since replacing President Biden on the ticket last month. Now that the party's national convention has wrapped up, speculation about when Harris will end her media blackout is likely to pick up steam as Americans want to know

Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter is back at the center of controversy.In the first quarter of the Sky's game against the Connecticut Sun on Aug. 23, Carter was assessed a flagrant foul after she came into contact with her former teammate Marina Mabrey. Carter was playing defense in the post, when Mabrey spun into the 25-year-old Sky star.Carter then hit Marbery on the arm and also appeared to smack her in the face in an apparent effort to block the shot.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMarbery remained on the floor with her hands over her face for several

CeeDee Lamb is widely considered one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. He finished the 2023 season with a career-high in receptions, touchdowns and receiving yards.But the All-Pro wide receiver's offseason has been dominated by a contract dispute. Lamb is seeking a new long-term deal from the Dallas Cowboys, but the two sides appear to remain at an impasse.Longtime Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones recently indicated an agreement may be imminent."The facts are that I believe we'll come together. I don't want to speak for him. That's what I'm trying not to do. But we wouldn't

A piece of Hollywood history is gone.The Jay Littleton Ball Park, located in Ontario, California, where scenes from the classic movie "A League of Their Own" were filmed, was destroyed in a fire that began on Thursday night.The Ontario Fire Department shared a statement on social media that the first fire engine responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m. local time, with additional resources requested to fight the blaze which had been first spotted in the wooden grandstands.A total of 51 personnel worked to put out the fire, and a search confirmed no victims were located.TOM HANKS-WORN BASEBALL UNIFORM FROM

A federal judge ruled Tuesday Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. can sue the Biden administration over alleged social media censorship of his Children’s Health Defense charity, which questions the safety of vaccines."The Court finds that Kennedy is likely to succeed on his claim that suppression of content posted was caused by actions of Government Defendants, and there is a substantial risk that he will suffer similar injury in the near future," U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Louisiana said in a ruling. The lawsuit alleges the government had pressured social media giants like Facebook, X and YouTube to censor content it considered

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March.The 23-year-old tested positive for low levels of a metabolite of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid that can be used for ophthalmological and dermatological use. Sinner was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in California, but the newly crowned Cincinnati Open winner won't face further suspension.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAhead of the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic says there is a "lack of consistency" as players question whether there's a double standard in the sport."I understand the frustration of the players

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s family denounced him for "betraying" their family values after the former presidential candidate gave his full-throated support Friday to former President Trump. "We want an America filled with hope and bound together by a shared vision of a brighter future, a future defined by individual freedom, economic promise and national pride," a statement signed by five of the former third-party presidential candidate's siblings said."We believe in Harris and Walz," the statement continued. "Our brother Bobby's decision to endorse Trump is a betrayal of the values that our father and our family hold most dear. It is a