Pentagon: 2K U.S. troops are deployed in Syria
The Pentagon says there are 2,000 U.S. troops deployed in Syria, more than double what officials with the Department of Defense have been telling reporters for months. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder told reporters during a press briefing, "In light of the situation in Syria, and in significant interest, we?ve recently learned that those numbers were higher."
The Pentagon says there are 2,000 U.S. troops deployed in Syria, more than double what officials with the Department of Defense have been telling reporters for months. Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Ryder told reporters during a press briefing, "In light of the situation in Syria, and in significant interest, we?ve recently learned that those numbers were higher."
Murder solved with help of Google Street View images: police
Two people accused of killing and dismembering a man in a possible “love triangle" have been arrested, with some major help from Google Maps.
Two people accused of killing and dismembering a man in a possible “love triangle" have been arrested, with some major help from Google Maps.
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen
A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen?s rebel-held capital and a port city early Thursday, shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel, according to the Associated Press. FOX News chief foreign correspondent Try Yingst confirmed the reports on "X," writing that Israeli jets were striking Yemen. Meanwhile, video from Ramat Gan in Israel shows police bomb squad, rescue teams and firefighters deployed after a Yemeni projectile was intercepted. Ramat Gan is a city in central Israel about 4 miles east of Tel Aviv.
A series of intense Israeli airstrikes shook Yemen?s rebel-held capital and a port city early Thursday, shortly after a Houthi missile targeted central Israel, according to the Associated Press. FOX News chief foreign correspondent Try Yingst confirmed the reports on "X," writing that Israeli jets were striking Yemen. Meanwhile, video from Ramat Gan in Israel shows police bomb squad, rescue teams and firefighters deployed after a Yemeni projectile was intercepted. Ramat Gan is a city in central Israel about 4 miles east of Tel Aviv.
Israel and Hamas continue hostage deal, ceasefire talks
Talks between Israel and Hamas about a ceasefire and hostage release deal have restarted after a monthslong pause. The deal on the table includes a six-week pause in fighting in which Hamas would release 30 hostages, including three of four dual Israeli-U.S. citizens. In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest in the Gaza war with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Talks between Israel and Hamas about a ceasefire and hostage release deal have restarted after a monthslong pause. The deal on the table includes a six-week pause in fighting in which Hamas would release 30 hostages, including three of four dual Israeli-U.S. citizens. In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the latest in the Gaza war with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Zelenskyy & NATO chief Mark Rutte give statement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO chief Mark Rutte give statements outside Rutte's residence in Brussels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO chief Mark Rutte give statements outside Rutte's residence in Brussels.
Honda, Nissan allegedly planning to start merger talks in light of EV competition: report
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Russia detains suspect over murder
Russia said on Wednesday it had detained an Uzbek man who had confessed to planting and detonating a bomb which killed a top general, Igor Kirillov, in Moscow on the instructions of Ukraine's SBU security service. Kirillov, who was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside his apartment building on Tuesday along with his assistant when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off.
Russia said on Wednesday it had detained an Uzbek man who had confessed to planting and detonating a bomb which killed a top general, Igor Kirillov, in Moscow on the instructions of Ukraine's SBU security service. Kirillov, who was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed outside his apartment building on Tuesday along with his assistant when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off.
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area. "This is an advance warning ahead of an offensive,? Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on X. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholarships for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest.
The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area. "This is an advance warning ahead of an offensive,? Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee posted on X. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky, Executive Director of Scholarships for Peace in the Middle East, joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Gaza ceasefire talks gain momentum
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in the coming days with talks in Cairo making progress, sources tell Reuters. "We believe that we're getting closer, and no doubt about it, we believe that, but we also are cautious in our optimism," White House spokesperson John Kirby said in an interview with Fox News. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed ceasefire talks and the latest on the war in Gaza with Alon Bursetin, Tufts University visiting assistant professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free hostages held in the Palestinian enclave could be signed in the coming days with talks in Cairo making progress, sources tell Reuters. "We believe that we're getting closer, and no doubt about it, we believe that, but we also are cautious in our optimism," White House spokesperson John Kirby said in an interview with Fox News. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed ceasefire talks and the latest on the war in Gaza with Alon Bursetin, Tufts University visiting assistant professor and Israel Institute Fellow.
Ukraine takes credit for killing Russian general
A Ukrainian official has taken credit for the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia?s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant, who were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war with former Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker.
A Ukrainian official has taken credit for the assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia?s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant, who were killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine war with former Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker.
Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
Bomb kills head of Russia's nuclear def. force
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine?s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A Ukrainian official said the service carried out the attack. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military?s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov?s assistant also died in the attack. Kirillov, 54, was under sanctions from several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, for his actions in Moscow?s war in Ukraine. On Monday, Ukraine?s Security Service, or SBU, opened a criminal investigation against him, accusing him of directing the use of banned chemical weapons.
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine?s security service leveled criminal charges against him. A Ukrainian official said the service carried out the attack. Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the chief of the military?s nuclear, biological and chemical protection forces, was killed as he left for his office. Kirillov?s assistant also died in the attack. Kirillov, 54, was under sanctions from several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, for his actions in Moscow?s war in Ukraine. On Monday, Ukraine?s Security Service, or SBU, opened a criminal investigation against him, accusing him of directing the use of banned chemical weapons.
Assad speaks for first time since fleeing Syria
Retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's first comments since being forced to flee to Russia. Assad, who over the last decade and a half became notorious for his brutal and oppressive tactics employed during the civil war, released a statement on Telegram suggesting he was nothing but dedicated to Syria and remains hopeful that "Syria will once again be free and independent."
Retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's first comments since being forced to flee to Russia. Assad, who over the last decade and a half became notorious for his brutal and oppressive tactics employed during the civil war, released a statement on Telegram suggesting he was nothing but dedicated to Syria and remains hopeful that "Syria will once again be free and independent."
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during an excavation. See the photos.
U.S. has made contact with Syrian rebel group, Blinken says
American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken was the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about about the latest in Syria with Joe Truzman from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
American officials have been in direct contact with the terrorist-designated rebel group that led the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday. Blinken was the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about about the latest in Syria with Joe Truzman from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Biden: Austin Tice believed to be alive
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
Biden: Austin Tice believed to be alive
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. government believes missing American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago near the Syrian capital, is alive and that Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad?s ouster from power in Damascus. ?We think we can get him back,? Biden told reporters at the White House, while acknowledging that ?we have no direct evidence? of his status. ?Assad should be held accountable.? LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Austin's sister, Naomi Tice on the missing journalist.
Trump extends invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.
The president-elect said he was thinking about inviting "certain people" to the inauguration during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange.