‘Fire all of them’: Frustrations erupt at busiest airport in the US
More than 1,000 flights have been canceled today nationwidem, and frustration is boiling over at Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson Airport.
Fox News’ Madison Scarpino covered on ‘Fox Report’ that airlines are notifying travelers early, keeping the terminal relatively calm, but anxiety remains high.
Delays have already topped 4,000.“I’m very frustrated with the government… everybody’s suffering,” one traveler told Scarpino.
Another added: “Fire all of them… vote them all out.”
Airlines say they’ll refund or rebook affected passengers, but as Scarpino noted, everyone is hoping this gets resolved before the holiday rush.
U.S. airlines canceled 1,330 flights on Saturday, the second day of FAA-mandated service reductions tied to the ongoing government shutdown, according to Reuters.
FAA began enforcing 4% daily cuts on Friday, a number that will rise to 6% on Tuesday and hit 10% by Nov. 14 if the shutdown continues.
On Saturday alone, 5,450 flights were delayed, after more than 7,000 delays and 1,025 cancellations on Friday.
The four largest U.S. carriers: American, Delta, Southwest and United each cut roughly 700 flights as part of the FAA’s order.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said 20% to 40% of controllers have stopped showing up for work. Many have now missed two straight paychecks, with fatigue contributing to hundreds of voluntary safety reports from pilots, according to Sen. Ted Cruz.
The shutdown, now in its 39th day, continues to strain aviation operations heading into the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
The FAA has issued a ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday as staffing shortages tied to the government shutdown continue to disrupt air travel.
The stop is scheduled to run from 3:09 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, halting departures from major centers across the East Coast and Midwest. According to the FAA advisory, Newark logged 2,902 total delays, with the longest delay lasting 313 minutes and the average at 223 minutes.
The FAA noted the extent of this ground stop to continue is “medium.”
Travelers in Tennessee faced more disruptions Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for Nashville International Airport (BNA) due to staffing shortages.
According to an FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center advisory, the stop began around 1:30 p.m. Central and is scheduled to last until 2:45 p.m. Central, with a “medium probability” of extension.
Atlanta (ZTL), Houston (ZHU), Fort Worth (ZFW), Kansas City (ZKC), Memphis (ZME), and Indianapolis (ZID) were included in the halt.
The FAA reported 129 total delays, with maximum delays reaching 65 minutes. The advisory listed the cause simply as “staffing/staffing.”
“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground stop for incoming flights to BNA® due to an air traffic control staffing shortage,” Nashville Airport posted in a statement to X. “Travelers are advised to monitor their flight status and contact their airline for updates.”
With fewer than 20 days until Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods in America, the government shutdown is starting to hit travelers hard.
The FAA has ordered up to 10% flight reductions at 40 major airports to ease pressure on air-traffic controllers, who have been working without pay since Oct. 1.
The broader industry is feeling the strain. Nearly 500 travel and hospitality businesses have urged Congress to reopen the government, noting the shutdown has already cost $4 billion, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
On his HBO show Friday, comedian Bill Maher quipped: “[The shutdown] is affecting everyone now… They’re going to start canceling flights. Of course, the good news is if the airports are closed for Thanksgiving, you won’t have to see your family.”
Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina said “staffing constraints” in its air traffic control tower Saturday morning was “one of many contributing factors to delays and cancellations within the national airspace system.”
As of around 11:30 a.m. ET, the airport is suffering the most delays Saturday of any in the United States, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.
“CLT Airport has been incredibly fortunate to reach the sixth weekend of the federal shutdown with minimal operational impacts, due in large part to the continued dedication of our Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) partners, who are working without pay,” the airport wrote on X. “With a prolonged federal shutdown, disruptions become more likely.”
“We ask passengers for patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented situation together. CLT is extremely grateful for our dedicated partners — especially TSA and ATC employees — for their continued commitment to ensuring travelers reach their destinations safely,” it added.
The number of flight delays in the U.S. on Saturday is approaching 2,000, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.
The airports that are the hardest-hit so far by Saturday’s delays include Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, Orlando International Airport in Florida and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, data from FlightAware shows.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is also leading the U.S. in cancellations, followed by Chicago O’Hare International Airport in Illinois and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia.
Travelers described the chaos Friday inside crowded U.S. airports after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut flights amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The Associated Press reported those catching early flights at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport stalled in security lines, with many lying on the floor to save their feet.
“It was snaking around all different parts of the regular area,” Cara Bergeron told the outlet after flying from Houston to Atlanta. “I’ve never seen anything like that.”
Other travelers, like Karen Soika from Greenwich, Connecticut, missed their flights due to rescheduling or location changes.
Soika’s flight out of Newark, New Jersey, was rebooked for an hour earlier than planned, and later relocated to take off from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, more than an hour away, according to the outlet.
After failing to book a rental car, she opted to rent a U-Haul truck to drive across the country, the AP reported.
Car rental companies, including Hertz, reported sharp increases in one-way car rentals amid the travel delays.
Democratic senators on Capitol Hill offered differing responses
as to why they believe Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made the call to reduce flights and air traffic ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel surge.
After news broke that Duffy was ordering a 10% reduction in flight capacity at 40 airports across the country, Republicans remained largely unified in their messaging that any chaos caused by the forced reductions fell at the feet of Democrats.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said short of “planes falling out of the sky,” Democrats will not vote to reopen the government. “Democrats are flirting with disaster,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, wrote on X in response to Wednesday’s announcement, adding that there was no choice but to reduce air traffic to keep it safe.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., appeared to agree in comments he made to reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday about the move, telling them “we’ve got to make sure that flights are safe.”
“I don’t question Secretary Duffy,” Kaine added. “He wants to make sure that flights are safe.”
Meanwhile, Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., had a much more sinister view about Duffy’s motivations for compelling a reduction in air traffic ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday.
According to Coons, the new directive is an attempt by the Trump administration to “pressure” Democrats to reopen the government without their demands on Obamacare being met. Coons argued that air traffic controllers and other airport personnel have been facing strains since before the shutdown due to cuts from the president’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk.
“I think it’s appropriate for us to focus on improving air safety. It is more urgent for us to focus on the health care cliff that is impacting millions of Americans,” Coons told reporters Thursday following Duffy’s announcement. “My impression is this is another attempt at putting pressure on Congress to reopen the government,” Coons added.
At least 853 flights have been canceled Saturday across the United States, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.
As of around 8:30 a.m. ET, another 1,262 flights in the U.S. have been delayed, the website added.
The impacts come after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began slashing flights at 40 high-traffic airports around the country on Friday in response to the government shutdown, which has triggered airport staffing issues.
The FAA’s plan called for a 4% cut in flights beginning Friday, and ramping up to 6% by Tuesday, Nov. 11.By Thursday, Nov. 13, the reduction will hit 8%, and finally 10% on Friday, Nov. 14.
“The airlines have been good partners. They don’t love this. They’re going to lose millions of dollars because of this. It’s challenging for them to take down flights,” Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy told FOX Business on Friday.
Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
Democrats face risks as GOP links funding to Obamacare fight
A reckoning is coming.
Or shall we say “reckonings.”
And they’re coming, whether the government reopens soon or remains shuttered.
If the government stays closed, voters will likely torch both parties for not hammering out a deal. Air traffic delays are stacking up. Those problems only intensify as we near Thanksgiving and Christmas.
That’s to say nothing of multiple missed paychecks for federal employees, stress, economic consequences and no SNAP benefits for the needy.
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Some of those concerns will dissipate if lawmakers address the shutdown quickly. But there will be a reckoning if the shutdown drags deeper into November.
There are likely specific reckonings for both political parties.
For Republicans, it’s a resistance by GOP leaders to address spiking healthcare subsidies. Yes. The GOP is making a compelling argument that healthcare subsidies are only necessary because Obamacare is a problem and health care prices skyrocketed. So, Republicans are back fighting against Obamacare.
In fact, the entire government shutdown is not about spending levels and appropriations. It’s a re-litigation of the touchstone law passed under President Obama in 2010. And Republicans, despite multiple campaign promises and dozens of efforts to kill the law over a six-year period, failed at nearly every turn.
Despite issues with Obamacare, Democrats annexed the public’s concern about healthcare costs and linked that to government funding. Democrats appear like the party trying to address the issue as premiums spike. And Republicans, despite promises that they’ll get to it, are inert on the subject. They’re even championing efforts to lambaste Obamacare — much the same as they did in 2010 when Congress passed the law.
Republicans are latched on to the concept that the subsidies are “pumping money to insurance companies,” as Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., put it on Fox. Lankford also characterized those who benefited from Obamacare as a “select group.” It works out to about 24 million people. That’s 7% of the U.S. population. So, maybe that burns the GOP politically. Maybe it doesn’t.
A major reckoning looms for the Democrats, too.
It’s possible that a coalition of Democratic senators may break with the Democratic Party and support a new GOP plan to reopen the government on a temporary basis. Nowhere is it written that Democrats — who made the shutdown about health care — are guaranteed an outcome on Obamacare subsidies. Yes, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., have said they’ll address the health care issue after the government is open. But that’s not necessarily a fix.
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So Democrats are fuming.
Therefore, it’s a distinct possibility that Democrats will refuse to fund the government in an effort to extract a concession on Obamacare subsidies and walk away empty-handed.
Such an outcome will spark an internecine firestorm inside the Democratic Party. Progressives felt that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., rolled them back in March when he and a squadron of other Democrats helped the GOP crack a filibuster to avoid a shutdown.
It’s doubtful that Schumer will help this time. But Senate Republicans hope to coax just enough Democrats to overcome the filibuster on a pending test vote and then fund the government through late January.
That’s the reckoning for the Democrats.
No outcome on health care. And getting the screws put to them by members of their own party.
Again.
Progressives will be apoplectic. And House Democrats will seethe — not so privately — at Senate Democrats.
The Senate’s test vote on the new GOP proposal could come as early as Sunday evening. The revised package would also fund the Department of Agriculture and Department of Veterans Affairs, plus Congress until Sept. 30, 2026.
Fox is told Republicans believe they are in range of persuading Democrats who are sweating the shutdown to join them.
Fox is told that air traffic control and flight delays are contributing to the Democrats’ consternation.
That said, it is believed that the Senate GOP leadership is reluctant to force a vote related to the retooled, spending bill without a guarantee it could break a filibuster. The last thing the Senate needs is another failed procedural vote after repeated failed test votes over the past six weeks.
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Let’s game out the timing for a moment:
By the book, if the Senate breaks the filibuster late Sunday, it’s doubtful the chamber can take a final vote on the package until Monday or Tuesday. But Fox is told there is a distinct possibility that Democrats could yield back time to expedite the process in the interest of quickly reopening the government. By the same token, angry liberal senators could bleed out the parliamentary clocks and attempt to amend the bill to their liking — presumably with Obamacare provisions.
The Senate must break yet another filibuster to finish the bill. Then it’s on to final passage. That only needs a simple majority. And even if some Democrats voted to hurdle the filibuster, they might not support the underlying plan at the end. However, that’s not a problem if GOP senators provide the necessary votes.
Then it’s on to the House. The House’s disposition is unclear on this legislation. However, it’s hard to believe that most Republicans wouldn’t take this deal. Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y.; Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.; and Jared Golden, D-Maine, are among moderate Democrats who may be in play to vote yes if the GOP loses a few votes. Golden was the lone House Democrat who voted for the old interim spending bill Sept. 19. Golden has since announced his retirement.
Another big question: Would the House swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., before or after the vote? Democrats will bray if Johnson fails to swear in Grijalva before a possible House vote
And, as we say, it’s always about the math.
Swearing in Grijalva puts the House at 433 members with two vacancies. The breakdown is 219 Republicans to 214 Democrats. That means the GOP can only lose two votes before needing help from the Democrats.
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Regardless, the House would not come back until at least the middle of next week if not later. It hinges on how fast the Senate can move if it has the votes to break a filibuster and what happens to the Obamacare question.
All of this is uncertain after 39 days of the government shutdown.
And the only thing that is certain is the political reckoning for both parties.
Car plows into Florida bar patio in ‘senseless’ tragedy that leaves 4 dead
A 22-year-old driver fleeing police allegedly plowed into a packed Florida patio bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring at least 13 others in what Tampa’s police chief called a “senseless” tragedy.
Silas Kenneth Sampson, 22, is charged with four counts of vehicular homicide and four counts of aggravated fleeing to elude serious bodily injury or death, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) records.
He is being held at the Falkenburg Road Jail without bond.
Tampa Police Department (TPD) Chief Lee Bercaw said at about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were monitoring a car street racing and driving recklessly on Interstate 275.
The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.
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At about 12:45 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) found Sampson, initiated a pursuit, and attempted an unsuccessful PIT maneuver.
FHP disengaged as Sampson continued speeding toward 7th Avenue, later losing control of the car and crashing into a local gay bar, Bradley’s On 7th, Bercaw said.
Sampson allegedly struck more than a dozen adults who were on an outdoor patio, killing three victims at the scene.
A fourth victim died at the hospital, while two victims remain in critical condition, according to authorities. Seven other victims are in stable condition, two were admitted and discharged, and two were treated on scene.
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Officials said that, as of Saturday, there is no evidence to indicate the victims or business were targeted by the alleged suspect.
HCSO released video footage of Sampson being brought into the Orient Road Jail following the crash.
“We ask that you continue to keep those affected, and those mourning the tragic loss of their loved one, in your thoughts as we continue to work in partnership with FHP to seek justice for the victims and their families,” the city wrote in a news release.
Witness Howard Hopkins told affiliate FOX 13 Tampa Bay he saw the car jump the curb, hit the corner of the building, and plow through the crowd on the business’ patio.
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“Tables went everywhere, chairs went everywhere, bodies went everywhere — it was pretty bad,” Hopkins told the outlet.
Bradley Nelson, owner of Bradley’s on 7th, released a statement on Facebook Saturday night, describing the incident as “horrific.”
“This event has been very traumatic for my entire staff, and myself,” Nelson wrote. “Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who were killed, and to all the injured. Bradley’s on 7th is known for being a very tight-knit family of employees and customers. Our customers are very loyal and have made Bradley’s on 7th what it is today. They are truly part of our family. We ask you to remember all those killed and injured in your prayers, as we do the same.”
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He also thanked first responders who rushed to the scene to help.
“I cannot say enough about the expert job done by the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff Office and the Florida Highway Patrol and all the involved EMS teams,” Nelson said. “The speed in which this event was handled, should be noted by all.”
Nelson said out of respect for the victims, and the mental trauma staff experienced, Bradley’s on 7th will remain closed until Monday.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also weighed in on social media, noting the entire city was shaken by the tragedy.
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“What happened in Ybor City last night was devastating,” Castor wrote in an X post. “Families are grieving, first responders are hurting, and our entire city feels this loss. My thoughts are with everyone affected. The investigation continues, and our commitment to keeping our community safe has never been stronger.”
The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
Kimmel’s wife sent desperate emails to Trump-supporting relatives before election
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, television writer Molly McNearney, revealed she has lost relationships with some of her Trump-voting family members on the “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast Thursday.
Following her husband’s spat with President Donald Trump over his show being temporarily suspended in September, McNearney told the podcast hosts she felt betrayed after some of her family members voted for the current president.
Disney briefly suspended ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after the host’s remarks about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk sparked widespread backlash. After an about-face from Disney, the liberal comedian returned the following week.
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“It hurts me so much because of the personal relationship I now have, where my husband is out there fighting this man, and to me, them voting for Trump is them not voting for my husband and me and our family. And I unfortunately have kind of lost relationships with people in my family because of it,” McNearney said.
She continued, saying that, for her, politics are no longer about “Republican versus Democrat,” but about “family values.”
“And it’s really hard for me because I grew up believing in these Christian ideals of taking care of the sick and taking care of the poor, and I don’t see that happening with this Republican Party. And so it’s — I feel like I’m kind of in constant conflict, and I’m angry all the time, which isn’t healthy at all,” McNearney explained. “
But I, like, personalize everything now. When I see these terrible stories every day, I’m immediately mad at certain aunts, uncles, cousins who put [Trump] in power.”
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The television writer added that these feelings have been “really hard” for her to deal with and that she wishes she could “deprogram” herself to make it easier. She also revealed that before the 2024 election, she reached out to some of her conservative family members in a last-ditch effort to convince them not to vote for Trump.
“I’ve sent many emails to family, like right before the election, saying, ‘I’m begging you. Here’s the 10 reasons not to vote for this guy. Please don’t,” she recalled. “And I either got ignored by 90% of them or got truly insane responses from a few. It’s definitely caused a strain.”
While McNearney said she’s lost touch with some Trump-supporting relatives, she told the podcast hosts she’s grown closer to family members who share her political views.
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“I’ve definitely pulled in closer with the family that I feel more aligned with. And I hate that this has happened. … It feels silly,” she said. “You know, part of me goes, ‘Don’t let politics get in the way,’ but to me, this isn’t politics. It’s truly values. And we just were not aligned anymore.”
Earlier in the podcast, McNearney recalled that when she was growing up in St. Louis, she typically voted Republican down ballot until she moved away and “met people from different backgrounds.” She went on to explain how her former views provided her with the insight to feel “a little bit of sympathy” for her conservative family members.
“There’s like a little bit of sympathy I have for people in my family that I feel are kind of being deliberately misinformed every day, and they’ve kind of … they are deliberately being misinformed every day, and they believe it,” she said.
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The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital‘s request for comment.
NYC lawmaker whose family fled USSR blasts Mamdani’s ‘unbelievable’ agenda
New York City’s newly elected mayor has promised sweeping changes when he takes office, including a rent freeze and universal free childcare. But his democratic socialist messaging, critics say, has put some New Yorkers on edge.
City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, whose family fled the Soviet Union, said she is “absolutely devastated” by what she called the city’s shift toward socialism.
“The former Soviet Union was a communist country, and we fled here in the ‘80s and ’90s for capitalism, for the free market economy, for the American dream,” Vernikov said Saturday as part of a panel on “FOX Business In Depth: Socialism Threat and the Future of Capitalism.”
“We became doctors, we became lawyers. I’m a member of the government in the largest city in the world, and the idea that everything we escaped is coming here is absolutely unbelievable,” she added.
Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Zohran Mamdani for comment.
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Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, was declared the winner of the mayoral race on election night. He defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
His platform has included a rent freeze, free public buses, universal childcare and a pilot program of city-run grocery stores in every borough.
The price tag of these programs has some business leaders wondering how Mamdani will pay for them.
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“It’s [going to] be more difficult,” businessman John Catsimatidis told FOX Business’ David Asman.
Catsimatidis has repeatedly spoken out against Mamdani, threatening to move his grocery store chain, Gristedes, out of the city.
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Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, also expressed concern about operating businesses in New York City, though he acknowledged affordability is a national concern for many Americans.
“Affordability is an issue everywhere. It is not just in New York City, from Seattle to Minneapolis to Chicago to wherever it may be,” said Lemonis.
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“But I have a high level of confidence, and you probably would expect me to say this, that capitalism will always win out and that the idea of socialism is, in my opinion, a good experiment,” he said.
A Fox News poll found that affordability was a primary reason Mamdani soared to victory. Fifty-six percent of voters felt the cost of living was the most important issue facing New York City. It was followed by crime at 22% and immigration at 9%.
Cleaning lady shot, killed after arriving at wrong Indiana address: ‘Profound tragedy’
A cleaning lady was shot and killed by an Indiana homeowner when she arrived at the wrong address for a house-cleaning appointment, according to officials.
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, was found dead in her husband’s arms on the front porch of a home in Whitestown, Indiana, after the pair mistakenly showed up at the wrong address for a cleaning on Wednesday.
Whitestown police responded to the home for a possible home invasion before later concluding that “the facts gathered do not support that a residential entry occurred.”
“It was later determined that the individuals attempting to enter the home were members of a cleaning crew who had mistakenly arrived at the wrong address,” police said on Facebook.
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“The loss of life is always a profound tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected,” the department added.
Police submitted the case to the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office for review to determine whether criminal charges will be brought against the homeowner. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones during this difficult time,” police wrote on Friday.
Police have not yet released the identity of the homeowner who shot the woman, saying this “is a complex, delicate, and evolving case, and it would be both inappropriate and potentially dangerous to disclose that information.”
According to reports, the woman was a mother of four and originally from Guatemala.
“Maria was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a caring sister, and a cherished daughter,” her obituary reads. “She was known for her beautiful spirit, her kindness toward others, and the love she poured into her family every single day.”
The woman’s husband, Mauricio Velásquez, said he wanted justice for his wife.
Velásquez told WTTV that the bullet was fired through the door of the home.
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“They should’ve called the police first instead of just shooting out of nowhere like that,” he said.
“Seeing my wife in my arms, already lifeless, covered in blood, I felt like they tore everything from me,” Velásquez told Telemundo at a memorial for his wife.
Boone County prosecutor Kent Eastwood told The Indianapolis Star that the case is complex because of language in the state’s stand-your-ground law.
Deion Sanders suffers another failed college coaching season after crushing loss
It will be another losing season for Deion Sanders as Colorado’s head football coach.
After a 29-22 loss to West Virginia Saturday, Sanders’ Buffaloes were eliminated from bowl contention and will finish with a losing record for the second time in three seasons.
“This is not who we are. We’re better than this, and they deserve better than this. I want better than this. I feel like I coach better than this. I feel like we got players that are so much better than what the production is that we’re putting out,” Sanders said after the game.
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“So, then, you got to identify the coaches, that’s us, and that starts with me, because I feel like we got the nucleus inside the locker room that we should be getting it done. I don’t think we played a team that’s this athletically and physically better than us. I really don’t, and I’ll stand on that.”
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Many critics wondered how Sanders’ squad would perform in 2025 after the departure of his quarterback son, Shedeur Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter, to the NFL.
Shedeur and Hunter had been staples of Deion’s college coaching career dating back to his first two seasons at Jackson State.
Ahead of Saturday’s must-win game, Sanders named five-star freshman Julian Lewis the team’s starting quarterback. Lewis threw two touchdown passes in his first collegiate start.
The team had cycled between quarterbacks Kaidon Salter and Ryan Staub in their first nine games.
Now, Lewis has officially lost his redshirt status with just two games left in a lost season.
Last year, Colorado went 9-4, and Sanders signed a five-year, $54 million extension that puts him under contract through 2029.
Colorado athletic director Rick George expressed confidence in Sanders earlier this week.
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“I’m proud of Coach Prime. It’s been a tough year what he’s been through. He’s been a trooper, been working hard, motivating. He’s doing the things I want him to do as coach. We just gotta win more FB games,” George told reporters.
In July, Sanders announced doctors had removed his bladder after the discovery of a tumor.
Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.
Doctors said a section of Sanders’ intestine was reconstructed to function as a bladder. Sanders faced questions about whether he’d be up for coaching after his health scare, but he remains steadfast in his commitment to Colorado.
Justin Bieber’s reaction to wife Hailey’s steamy beach photos leaves fans buzzing
Hailey Bieber is turning up the heat on Instagram.
The 28-year-old model and businesswoman posted a series of photos on Instagram from a recent beach getaway, featuring a few cheeky snaps of her in a bikini.
In one of the pictures, Hailey looks over her shoulder at the camera while in a green bikini, which she accessorized with a purple bandanna. Another showed her in the same green bikini and bandanna, but this time her toned abs are on full display as she is facing the camera.
Elsewhere in the carousel of images is a photo of Bieber posing with her arms in the air as she looks over her shoulder while in a black bikini.
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Other photos show her taking a dip in the ocean; showing some PDA with her husband, singer Justin Bieber; hanging out with her friends; and posing with Kendall Jenner and in front of birthday balloons during Jenner’s 30th birthday celebration.
Fans could not help but throw praise at Hailey in the comments section, with one writing, “Mom looks so hott.”
Even Justin got in on the fun, taking to the comments section to say, “Oh my f—-n god.”
Never one to shy away from posting a good bikini picture, Hailey previously shared photos of herself in a yellow bathing suit while on an overseas vacation over the summer.
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“summer club lemontini girli,” the Rhode founder captioned her post.
Shortly after Hailey posted the bikini photos, Justin released his seventh studio album, “Swag,” in which he seemingly addressed long-rumored marital troubles in more than one track.
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In the song “Daisies,” he appeared to question the strength of their relationship when he compared himself to someone picking the petals off of a daisy, asking “Do you love me or not?”
“Head is spinnin’, and it don’t know when to stop. You said ‘Forever,’ babe, did you mean it or not?” he continued.
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At the time, Hailey showed support for the album, sharing several photos of his album cover on her Instagram story.
Salad dressings that once dominated America’s kitchens make a comeback
For decades, tangy, creamy and inventive concoctions defined the American salad bowl.
But in today’s age of avocado-lime ranch and green goddess, many old-school dressings have quietly disappeared from grocery shelves and dinner tables.
Still, nostalgic home cooks are keeping the classics alive, recreating and sharing their takes and savoring the memories that come with them.
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“Catalina tastes like family gossip and the holidays,” one Reddit user joked in a recent r/Old_Recipes thread about the 1960s-era favorite.
Another recalled, “Hot bacon dressing — it smelled like feet, but everyone loved it.”
Another said, “Spinach salad with hot bacon dressing was the fancy salad of my childhood. … It seemed so exotic!”
Here are seven retro dressings that once ruled America’s fridge door.
1. Buccaneer dressing
Trademarked by the Louis Milani Foods Co. in 1954, Buccaneer dressing was marketed as an “exciting dressing [that] adds the touch of adventure to salads, sandwiches [and] hot vegetables,” according to Chowhound.
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It was popular through the 1970s, when Louis Milani Foods, now Kent Precision Foods, discontinued it.
While the exact flavor profile and original recipe seem to have faded with time, enthusiasts recall that its tangy, savory and umami-hinted flavor came from mayo, honey mustard, garlic powder and paprika.
2. Louis dressing
Not to be confused with the similarly creamy, pink-hued Thousand Island, Louis dressing packs a zesty punch with Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish and hot sauce.
It is the signature topping for the Pacific Northwest’s classic Crab Louie salad, but its slight spiciness and tang make it a versatile choice for seafood salads.
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Crab Louis dates back to a 1912 recipe in the Portland Council of Jewish Women’s Neighborhood Cookbook. It was accompanied by lettuce and hard-boiled eggs, with early versions appearing on menus in San Francisco as well as Portland, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington, throughout the early 20th century, Chowhound reported.
3. Mayfair dressing
A St. Louis, Missouri, creation with origins tied to both the 1904 World’s Fair and the Mayfair Hotel, Mayfair dressing has long puzzled food historians with its conflicting backstory.
“There’s a dressing that I’ve only had in St. Louis, called Mayfair dressing, developed for the 1904 World’s Fair,” one Redditor remembered fondly. “It’s like a celery-forward Caesar.”
The dressing swaps Parmesan for raw celery and onion, giving it a chunky texture with an anchovy-rich base.
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“If you like celery, it’s really tasty,” said another commenter.
4. Boiled dressing
Boiled salad dressing, a Southern favorite, was made by cooking eggs, flour, mustard and vinegar over a double boiler to create a sauce somewhere between mayonnaise and hollandaise, according to food news review site The Takeout.
The sauce delivered a peppery, vinegary flavor that made it a favorite for hearty salads and vegetable dishes. The lack of oil made it an affordable alternative.
“Boiled dressing!” one Reddit user commented. “SO amazing. It is in between sweet and savory. … Imagine lemon curd but with mustard and vinegar instead of lemon.”
5. Sour cream dressing
Tracing back to Central and Eastern Europe, sour cream dressing is thinned with lemon juice or vinegar, brightened with Dijon mustard and sometimes sweetened with sugar and paprika for dressings that shine on potato or egg salads.
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It is a base for many home cooks, who dress it up further with fresh herbs or green onions.
6. Tomato-based dressings
Tomato-based dressings once added a pop of color and tang to mid-century salads, led by Kraft’s Catalina dressing of the 1960s.
Made with tomato purée, vinegar, sugar and seasonings, these dressings inspired later favorites like bacon and tomato dressing.
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Nebraska’s Dorothy Lynch dressing, created in the 1940s using tomato soup, proves tomato-based dressings have a legacy well beyond French dressing.
As one social media user fondly recalled, a tomato soup-based dressing was the star of many a church potluck in the 1960s.
7. Poppyseed and celery seed dressing
Along with Catalina, poppyseed and celery seed dressings also once dominated supermarket shelves through the 1970s, each offering a different take on “sweet and tangy.”
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Celery seed dressing, dating back to the 1960s, is a blend of oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seeds. Poppy seed dressing, popularized in the 1950s, combines sugar, vinegar, mustard, onion and oil with poppy seeds.
“My mom used to make celery seed dressing from her ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ 1965 cookbook. It’s basically a poppy seed sweet-sour dressing made from scratch, but with celery seed instead,” one Redditor recalled. “Very good.”