Federal appeals court backs Trump admin effort to remove Columbia student activist
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil should “remain in New York City” as the Trump administration works to deport him.
“Mahmoud Khalil is a New Yorker,” Mamdani said during a news conference.
“He should remain in New York City,” he added. “We have seen this attack on him is part of a larger attack on the freedom of speech that is especially pronounced when it comes to the use of that speech to stand up for Palestinian human rights.
“And I will make that clear to everyone — and I have said it time and again — that he deserves to stay in the city. He deserves to be in the city, just like any other New Yorker.”
ANTI-ISRAEL RINGLEADER MAHMOUD KHALIL POSTS $1 BOND AFTER FEDERAL JUDGE RULES TRUMP ADMIN CAN’T DETAIN HIM
On Jan. 15, a federal appeals court ruled a lower court judge lacked authority in ordering the release of Khalil, siding with the Trump administration.
In the 2-1 decision, the three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz of New Jersey lacked “subject-matter jurisdiction” under federal immigration law to stop the Trump administration’s effort to remove Khalil.
In March, Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student from Syria, was arrested at Columbia over his anti-Israel activism on campus, and an immigration judge ruled he could be removed from the country based on a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that said his campus protests were not aligned with U.S. foreign policy interests.
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He was ordered to be released from the government’s detention June 20 after he was arrested at his New York City apartment by special agents from Homeland Security Investigations in early March.
The New York Civil Liberties Union, which is representing Khalil, told Fox News Digital in a comment that “Mahmoud cannot be legally detained or deported now because his appeals process has not concluded.”
The team added, “But it’s no surprise to hear the government reiterate what has always been its ultimate goal — to impose the extreme punishment of deportation on Mahmoud for his pro-Palestinian speech. The government’s statements only reinforce its disdain for the First Amendment rights of people engaged in lawful protest and make clear why federal court intervention is so vitally important.”
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital Khalil “was given the privilege of coming to America to study on a student visa he obtained by fraud and misrepresentation.”
“As we have always maintained, the executive branch has the lawful authority to take actions that will protect the public and to ensure the integrity of our immigration system,” Jackson added.
“Khalil obtained his visa by willfully and intentionally failing to accurately report information relevant to his background. Those who lie to the government to obtain entry into the United States will face justice.”
Khalil is a lawful permanent resident whose wife and child are both American.
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Majority of Americans brace for crippling winter storm, over 10,000 flights upended so far
One of the worst winter storms to hit the United States in years is now charging across America. More than a foot of snow is forecast to bury some states, while freezing rain and sleet are expected to grind travel to a halt and knock out power to thousands of people. This colossal winter storm is on a 2,000+ mile journey from the Plains to the East Coast. Cities such as New York, Washington, Atlanta, and Dallas are gearing up for what is expected to be an extreme winter storm that will deliver a one-two punch of snow/ice and life-threatening cold air.
Ahead of all of the snow, arctic air is crashing into the Northeast, setting the stage for this weekend’s winter storm. By Saturday morning, temperatures will fall into the 10s and 20s – but it will feel much colder thanks to the wind. Wind chill temperatures, or what your body actually feels, will dip below zero in major cities like New York, Pittsburgh, and Boston.
New York is bracing for its biggest snowstorm in years, but forecasters are keeping a close eye on something that could mean the difference in big snow or big bust. Warm air is forecast to sneak into the picture at about 5,000 feet up in the sky. Temperatures near the ground and in the clouds above will be well below freezing, but this sneaky layer of warm air may wreak havoc on the forecast.
When something like this happens, ordinary snowflakes fall from the clouds and then partially melt once they reach the layer of warm air. But because they continue falling and reach another layer of air that’s below freezing, they refreeze again. This results in sleet.
Meteorologists in the FOX Forecast Center are closely monitoring trends in the forecast data that may point toward higher or lower snow totals in and around New York. That warm air is predicted to slide in over the city late Sunday and could cut down on snow totals. Right now, the city is expecting up to a foot of snow, but an increase in the amount of sleet would mean less snow.
We’re starting to get reports of ice accretion in Texas – the first of many we expect to receive from the National Weather Service this weekend.
Sleet has been reported in Lubbock, TX, while ice accretion has been observed on exposed surfaces in Slide, TX. Elevated and exposed surfaces, such as bridges, are typically the first to see ice building up. Conditions are expected to continue to worsen through the night.
Radar shows snow and ice becoming more widespread across North Texas and Oklahoma at this hour. Road conditions are deteriorating with surface temperatures below freezing, so drivers should be aware of roads turning slick and icy this evening.
More than 240 million people across 40 states are in the path of a historic winter storm that’s expected to deliver crippling snow and ice, across the U.S. But this isn’t the first time the country has faced severe ice storms.
The FOX Forecast Center is closely monitoring an area stretching from southern Oklahoma to Arkansas this evening. Rain is starting to move into this region and temperatures are cold enough for it to freeze on arrival. Freezing rain and sleet are expected to begin in the hours ahead, which could make roads icy and slick into Saturday morning.
FOX Weather meteorologists are growing increasingly concerned that warm air aloft will throw a wrench in the forecast for big cities along I-95 in the Northeast. That warm air sneaking in above the surface of the earth will result in snowflakes melting while falling, but refreezing again before reaching the ground. This is known as sleet and can spell big trouble for snow forecasts.
Forecasters now expect more sleet to mix in with the snow over New York, Long Island, and parts of New Jersey, which will cut down on the snow totals. The FOX Forecast Center is still calling for up to a foot of snow to fall in the five boroughs, the most the city has seen in years.
U.S. airlines are working to get ahead of this weekend’s storm, but that work is not good news for travelers. Data from FlightAware shows airlines have now canceled more than 6,500 U.S. flights through Sunday with another 3,600 delayed.
Flying this weekend? Chances are you’ll be grounded. Data from FlightAware shows airlines have now canceled more than 5,800 U.S. flights through Sunday with another 3,300 delayed. Airports are beginning to restricting the number of planes that can actually takeoff and land because of the wintry weather cranking up. This forces airlines to adjust schedules to meet the restrictions.
With the winter season upon us, winter weather warnings are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event warning is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Warning.
Dangerously cold air is invading America right now. Cold weather alerts run border-to-border, covering nearly 2,300 miles. A staggering 200 million Americans are feeling the arctic blast with wind chills in the North dipping to near -50°F. This life-threatening cold air will have lasting power, too. The FOX Forecast Center says the bitterly cold temperatures will stick around through the end of January.
It’s plain rain in Dallas-Fort Worth now, but that’s going to change overnight. Already, freezing rain and sleet are falling over West Texas. As temperatures drop in the hours ahead, the rain will transition over to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet for the DFW Metroplex where a Winter Storm Warning is in effect.
Today, I signed a disaster declaration for the entire Commonwealth to ensure our agencies have all necessary resources ready to go.
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency, which makes resources available to prepare for and support response efforts for this weekend’s winter storm.
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The President is being briefed throughout the day and is in close contact with officials. The entire Trump Administration is closely monitoring the anticipated weather and is undertaking a whole-of-government approach to respond as appropriate.
The powerful winter storm is expected to wallop Washington this weekend. More than a half foot of snow and sleet are expected to pile up in the nation’s capital. With dangerous travel conditions anticipated, the United States Senate is postponing any votes that were scheduled on Monday to Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. ET.
I’m also announcing a commercial vehicle travel restriction on interstate highways.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced she is declaring a State of Emergency ahead of this weekend’s winter storm.
Out of an abundance of caution all School District of Philadelphia schools (including the District’s Early Childhood Centers) and the Constance E. Clayton Education Center (Central Office) will be closed on Monday, January 26.
With heavy snow predicted for this weekend, Philadelphia Schools are calling off classes early for Monday. The School District of Philadelphia says if schools need to remain closed after Monday due to inclement weather, students will participate in remote learning from home.
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New data from FlightAware shows the impact the developing winter storm is having on airport operations. More than 6,600 U.S. flights have been delayed or canceled already through Sunday. And digging in deeper, 37% of Dallas-Fort Worth Airport’s (DFW) flights have been canceled over the next two days.
Radar shows freezing rain and sleet beginning to increase in coverage and intensity across West Texas. Conditions are expected to rapidly deteriorate in these areas tonight with a wintry mix across the region.
This weekend’s storm has forced New York Road Runners to cancel Sunday’s NYRR Fred Lebow Half Marathon. NYRR says the safety of all participants, volunteers, and staff is their top priority.
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The FOX Forecast Center says new data points to some changes in the forecast for the nation’s capital. Warmer air moving in above the surface of the earth is now expected to result in more sleet mixing in along I-95 in Virginia and Maryland. This sleet will cut down on snow totals from Baltimore to Washington. FOX Weather is still expecting 8-12 inches of snow, down from 12-18″ in previous forecasts.
The FOX Forecast Center is predicting New York’s biggest snowstorm in years will hit this weekend. More than a foot of snow is expected in and around the New York City tri-state area. Some sleet may mix in, especially near the coastline, but the sleet is not expected to cut down snow totals dramatically in the NYC boroughs.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, and most areas along I-95 in the Northeast. Heavy snow, sleet, and ice are expected to move in Saturday night and continue into early Monday. Final preparations should be underway ahead of the storm arriving.
Dangerously cold air is now charging across the Midwest, headed for the Deep South and East Coast. Actual air temperatures are below zero from Minneapolis to Chicago at this hour, but the wind is the big problem. Wind chill temperatures, or what you actually feel, are down to -35°F in some areas of the Upper Midwest. That cold air will continue moving south and east, which is why 192 million Americans are under cold weather alerts.
FOX Weather is providing LIVE, around-the-clock coverage of the extreme winter storm. With more than 20 crews deploying into the storm, this is the place for the most comprehensive storm coverage. Our team of meteorologists and correspondents will be Weathering It Together with you, reporting on the latest LIVE developments as the storm unfolds.
When the snow starts to fall, airports will go into overdrive to keep runways clear. But even the best crews with the most advanced equipment struggle to keep up with Old Man Winter. Data from Flight Aware shows airlines have now canceled more than 2,500 U.S. flights through Sunday. As the snow piles up, airports will begin restricting the number of planes that can actually takeoff and land, forcing airlines to adjust schedules. So they’re doing it now to give travelers an early heads up.
More than 10 states throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast could see a foot of snow from this weekend’s storm. The latest snow forecast just issued by the FOX Forecast Center shows widespread 12-18″ of snow from near Washington to Philadelphia to New York to Boston.
Time is running out to prepare for this weekend’s colossal winter storm. Snow is starting to fly across the Plains, and it won’t be long before snow and ice slam the South. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA just issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of Louisiana, including Alexandria, LA. This warning calls for up to a half inch of ice through Sunday, which is expected to make travel impossible and create widespread power outages.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency in advance of the looming winter storm. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has also declared a State of Emergency for the nation’s capital.
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America’s massive winter storm is now underway. The first snowflakes are starting to fly across Kansas with light snow being reported at multiple weather reporting sites. Things only go downhill from here with deteriorating conditions across the Plains into the evening hours.
Freezing rain is expected to coat the South in dangerous ice this weekend. The latest power outage forecast from FOX Weather shows outages are possible from Texas to New England. But forecasters are most concerned with an area stretching from North Texas to Virginia where more than half inch of ice is expected to accumulate. That much ice is heavy enough to pull down trees and power lines. And with temperatures expected to remain below freezing into next week, any power outages could last for days.
Chances are if you have a flight this weekend, it’s going to be canceled. U.S. airlines have already canceled 2,000+ flights through Sunday. Additional cancellations are expected, wreaking havoc on weekend travel for thousands of Americans.
Click here to see the latest delays and cancellations from FlightAware.
Winter weather alerts were just expanded across the Southeast. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg just issued an Ice Storm Warning for Charlotte, NC. The warning calls for significant icing, with additional impacts from accumulating sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and three quarters of an inch are likely.
The FOX Forecast Center says the big upper-level low that will help fuel this massive winter storm is on its way. Water vapor satellite imagery, which shows how much moisture there is in the atmosphere, shows the big upper low off the coast of Baja California. That low will eject across the Southwest and meet up with another piece of upper-level energy from Canada to produce intense snow and ice later today, lasting through the weekend.
Arctic air currently over the Upper Midwest will charge into the Northeast later today. By Saturday morning, wind chills (feels like temperature) will dip below zero in most major cities across the region.
A massive winter storm is about to unleash incredible amounts of snow across America. The FOX Forecast Center’s newest snow forecast shows no big changes this morning. Significant snow will pile up from the Plains to the Northeast over the next three days. We’ll be posting regional maps of the snow forecast over the next few hours.
There are growing concerns this morning that freezing rain will lead to a catastrophic ice storm across parts of the South. The newest ice forecast from the FOX Forecast Center shows portions of Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi could see more than .75″ of ice. That much ice would make travel impossible and lead to widespread, long-lasting power outages. There’s also considerable concern for major icing from North Georgia to Virginia.
Wind chill temperature is how cold you actually feel when outside. It’s based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold. Our skin is surrounded by a layer of warmth that hugs our body on a normal day. But when we’re exposed to wind, the layer of warm air is carried away. From there, our bodies have to work significantly harder to maintain an adequate temperature.
If the air temperature is 0°F and the wind is blowing at 15 mph, the wind chill is -19°F. Experts say skin can freeze in just 30 minutes at this wind chill. According to the National Weather Service, wind chill temperature uses advances in science, technology, and computer modeling to provide an accurate, understandable, and useful formula for calculating the dangers from winter winds and freezing temperatures.
Looking to calculate it at home? Here’s the equation.
Wind chill (ºF) = 35.74 + 0.6215T – 35.75(V^0.16) + 0.4275T(V^0.16)
T = Air Temperature (F)
V = Wind Speed (mph)
^ = raised to a power (exponential)
Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in effect for 185 million people right now – and it’s easy to see why. Actual air temperatures are below zero from Chicago to Minneapolis, but it’s the wind that is causing all the commotion. Gusty winds from the northwest are pushing wind chills (feels like temperature) as low as -50°F this morning in the Midwest.
FOX Weather’s snow forecast shows the immense size of this winter storm. More than 2,000 miles of snow is expected to fall from Arizona to Maine over the weekend. And it could be enough to make it into the history books. With more than a foot of snow predicted in Oklahoma and across New York, this will be one of the worst snowstorms in years for some spots. And it may be enough to set records – stay tuned.
School districts across several states have told students not to show up today due to the dangerously cold weather and snow expected. Chicago Public Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools, and Des Moines Public Schools have canceled all Friday classes, while Atlanta Public Schools have canceled all weekend events. Hundreds of districts throughout the eastern half of the nation have also canceled classes and/or are rescheduling weekend activities.
It will be unsafe for staff and students to travel to school.
With wind chills expected to reach -35°F today in and around Chicago, school officials aren’t taking any chances. On Thursday, Chicago Public Schools announced all classes were canceled for Friday, and all after-school programming would be canceled, too.
CPS is asking parents to not send students to school today, as there will not be adults to receive them. The statement goes on to say that classes will resume for all students on Monday, January 26.
Click here to read the full press release.
Here is a timeline of when and where the major winter storm will arrive, and what up-to-date forecasts predict it will deliver.
America is facing one of the worst winter storms in years. Snow and ice are expected to hit 40 states through Monday, a massive footprint across America. More than 235 million Americans are facing brutal winter weather conditions as the storm barrels east.
The FOX Forecast Center is busy working on brand new snow and ice forecasts. New computer forecast model data from overnight is going into those forecasts, providing the most accurate look at where the heaviest snow and ice will accumulate. As soon as those maps are ready, we’ll post them here.
America’s massive winter storm is about to start up. We are now just a few hours away from the first snowflakes flying in the nation’s midsection. Snow and a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will start to fall across New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma as the storm develops.
Airports are ready for the expected snow and ice, preparing snow removal equipment and deicing trucks to keep planes moving. But the storm will grind operations at dozens of major hubs from the Midwest to the East Coast to a halt, forcing airlines to adjust schedules and cancel flights. Most major airlines have already issued travel waivers ahead of the storm, eliminating change fees for those affected by flight disruptions.
Data from FlightAware shows airlines were busy late Thursday – canceling nearly 1,800 flights for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. That number is predicted to increase significantly as the snow and ice begin to pile up. If you are traveling this weekend, have a backup plan in case your flight is canceled.
You can go back and see how the forecast for this winter storm has evolved with our live coverage from Thursday.
Click here to see Thursday’s minute-by-minute coverage.
Father’s dying words of innocence proven true 70 years after electric chair execution
Nearly 70 years after the state of Texas put him to death, Dallas County officials formally exonerated Tommy Lee Walker, a 21-year-old Black man executed two years after being wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a White woman.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot on Wednesday asked commissioners to sign a resolution acknowledging Walker’s innocence after finding he was coerced into a confession and convicted by an all-White jury.
The case, the oldest assigned to the Dallas County DA’s Conviction Integrity Unit, involved Walker, a 19-year-old accused of raping and murdering Venice Parker, a 31-year-old White woman, on her way home from work in 1953.
On the night of the killing, Walker was visiting his girlfriend, Mary Louise Smith, who was nine months pregnant, according to the Death Penalty Information Center (DPI).
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Though witnesses confirmed he was with Smith, he was prosecuted for the murder, which happened 3 miles across town, FOX 4 Dallas reported.
Walker’s son was born the day after the killing on Oct. 1.
Multiple witnesses testified Parker was unable to speak after the attack due to a gash in her neck. However, one police officer claimed she described her attacker as a Black man, according to the DPI.
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During a review of the case, the district attorney’s office learned hundreds of Black men were questioned about the killing, solely based on their race.
Walker was allegedly interrogated for hours without an attorney, and authorities told him he would face the death penalty unless he confessed, according to the DPI.
Walker signed a confession but almost immediately recanted. There was no other evidence against him.
Officials also said the state allowed misleading evidence during the trial, and the prosecutor took the stand himself as a witness and told the jury Walker was guilty, according to FOX 4.
“I feel that I have been tricked out of my life,” Walker said at his sentencing hearing.
Walker was executed by an electric chair May 12, 1956, at 21 years old.
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“In observance of the constitutional rights afforded to all citizens and in consideration of newly available scientific evidence, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office could not and would not have prosecuted Tommy Lee Walker for the rape and murder of Venice Lorraine Parker,” Creuzot wrote in a statement.
Creuzot said his office dove into the case with assistance from the Innocence Project after Walker’s son, his only living descendant, brought it to their attention.
Walker’s son, Ted Smith, 72, gave testimony at his father’s posthumous exoneration, noting his mother never recovered after the execution.
“He told my mother and she told me. He said, ‘You give me the chair that belongs to someone else. I am innocent.’ That is the last thing my mother told me,” Ted Smith told FOX 4. “This exoneration means the world to me.”
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The resolution stated the county “deems it a moral obligation to acknowledge the injustice surrounding the conviction of Tommy Lee Walker, confront history, and affirm Dallas County’s commitment to justice for all persons, whether living or deceased. … [J]ustice has no statute of limitations.”
Parker’s son, Joseph Parker, 77, also attended the hearing, hugging Smith and apologizing for the loss of his father.
Tennis star dances for booing crowd after contentious Australian Open win
An Australian Open match quickly turned personal for Yulia Putintseva.
The Kazakh went against Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, who apparently had the home crowd by her side.
Much of the crowd was filled with Turkish flags for the match, but the fans went home disappointed after Putintseva earned a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory.
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Upon jeers from the crowd following the win, Putintseva cupped her hand to her ear to mock the fans, resulting in loud boos.
After shaking hands with Sonmez, she then danced provocatively near her bench.
“Honestly, it was a really crazy atmosphere here. Look at them (Turkish fans). They’re very passionate about what they’re doing. It’s very great to see, especially against me, because I love this kind of battle.”
While her comments on the fans were in good spirits, she took a shot at the fans off the court after claiming they had been disrespectful.
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“What can I do? It’s just some people have education of tennis and, unfortunately, some of them not,” she told reporters, via the New York Post. “But I’m very happy that I kept my calm, because Yulia last year would probably throw something at them.”
Putintseva’s best world ranking is 20th, which she earned last year. This is the furthest she has advanced at the Australian Open. She has also reached the quarterfinals of both the French Open and the U.S. Open. She has three WTA titles to her name.
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Putintseva will take on American Iva Jovic on Saturday.
Deadly cancer trend is emerging in Americans under 50 — and experts are worried
Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.
That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday in JAMA.
Researchers analyzed national mortality data for all types of cancers over multiple decades, finding that colorectal cancer now kills more people under 50 than all other types — including lung, breast, brain and leukemia.
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Cancer deaths overall have been on the decline for this age group since 1990, dropping by about 44% combined.
Colorectal cancer is the only major cancer that has seen a spike in mortality for those under 50 during that time period, the researchers noted.
The colorectal cancer research community has been working to determine why rates are rising among young adults, according to Dr. Aparna Parikh, medical director of the Center for Young Adult Colorectal Cancer at the Mass General Cancer Center, who is not affiliated with the ACS.
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“We don’t entirely understand why yet, but it seems to be an interplay of a person’s risk factors, overall makeup and early exposures,” she previously told Fox News Digital. “The exposures include dietary exposures, environmental exposures and possible antibiotic exposures, as well as lifestyle factors in the right host.”
Some primary risk factors include family history, obesity, smoking, heavy alcohol, a diet high in red and processed meats, inflammatory bowel disease, and a personal history or family history of polyps.
To reduce cases in younger patients, the doctor stressed the importance of raising public awareness of the disease around recognizing symptoms early.
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Some early warning signs of colorectal cancer include changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, weakness and weight loss.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that average-risk adults begin screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, continuing through age 75.
Those with a genetic or family history may be advised to screen earlier.
Between 75 and 85, the agency says screening decisions should be based on each individual’s history, preferences and overall health.
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“The gold standard is colonoscopy — but there are also stool-based tests that are appropriate,” Parikh said. “If you are having any symptoms like weight loss, blood in stool, anemia or change in bowel habits, you should go straight to colonoscopy.”
Suspected killer surgeon rolls out trial ace at first Ohio hearing in double murders
A surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio has pleaded not guilty after he was extradited to face murder charges.
Michael McKee was arrested Jan. 10 after allegedly shooting and killing Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, in the couple’s home in Columbus’ Weinland Park neighborhood between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Dec. 30. McKee is Monique’s ex-husband.
McKee was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, Jan. 10 and booked into the Winnebago County Jail in Illinois, before he was extradited to Columbus, Ohio, where he’s being held at the James A. Karnes Corrections Center. He faces upgraded premeditated aggravated murder charges in the deaths of Spencer and Monique.
McKee appeared remotely for an arraignment hearing Tuesday from jail and pleaded not guilty to four charges of premeditated aggravated murder with firearm specifications and aggravated burglary. Three aggravated murder charges include specifications alleging McKee used or displayed an automatic firearm or silencer, and the fourth alleged that a gun was displayed or brandished.
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McKee is being represented by attorney Diane Menashe, who manages her own firm and has been a lawyer for 27 years. Menashe previously represented Dr. William Husel, an Ohio doctor who was acquitted of 14 counts of murder after prosecutors alleged he prescribed excessive pain medication to his patients in the Columbus-based Mount Carmel Health System.
Charging documents indicate police were able to identify McKee by linking him to a car that arrived in the Tepes’ neighborhood shortly before the murders and left just after the homicides. The car was then located in Rockford, Illinois, and police found evidence it belonged to McKee.
Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant earlier told Fox News Digital that several weapons were taken from McKee’s property, adding that a preliminary link was established for one of those guns to the murders.
One of Spencer and Monique’s friends found the couple dead Dec. 30 at their home, according to a 911 call.
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“There’s a body,” the caller says. “Our friend wasn’t answering his phone. We just did a wellness check. We just came here, and he appears dead. He’s lying next to his bed, off of his bed in this blood. I can’t get closer to seeing more than that.”
Monique and McKee were married for seven months after their wedding Aug. 22, 2015, before splitting up, court records show. McKee was completing his residency at the Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic when Monique filed for divorce, writing that the two were “incompatible.”
Monique and Spencer’s two children were found safe at the home after the shooting. Rob Misleh, Spencer’s brother-in-law, told People the couple’s 1-year-old child was likely in a crib when the shooting happened.
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“[He] was in the crib right, and was unable to get out of the crib on his own, and, also, it was at a time he would’ve been well awake by this time,” he said. “From the timeframe that we know, 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., [when the murders took place], the kids would’ve been in their beds. So, we assume … they did not see anything.”
The couple was preparing to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary one month before they were killed, Misleh told WSYX.
Jason Aldean’s wife stuns in beach photos as fans praise her bikini style
Brittany Aldean is embracing tan lines and girl time.
The 37-year-old shared a series of photos from her recent beach vacation with a group of girlfriends, which featured more than a few bikini pictures. She captioned the post, “Find us at the tiki bar 🧉.”
One of the photos included in the slideshow showed Brittany dressed in a strapless white bikini top with ruffles, which she paired with high-waisted pink bottoms. She paired the look with sunglasses and dangling earrings, and carried a pink wrap behind her as she smiled at the camera on the sand.
In another photo, the wife of country singer Jason Aldean is seen posing with her girlfriends on a swing set, with all of them sporting different bikinis.
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Brittany showed off a second bikini, posting a photo of herself standing in front of the ocean in a yellow two-piece, which she paired with a pink shawl, sunglasses and a bandanna in her hair.
Fans couldn’t get enough of her look, with one asking in the comments section, “Where did you get that top with the white flowers love it you look so cute.”
“Absolutely LOVE this outfit.❤️❤️,” another fan wrote. A third fan added, “We need the details for that suit please 🌸🌺🤍🤍.”
Brittany and her husband recently partnered together for the first time to release the duet “Easier Gone,” a ballad which describes an unexpected run-in with an ex.
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Before meeting Jason, Brittany auditioned for “American Idol,” making it only a matter of time before she released music with her Grammy-nominated husband.
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“Britt and I have been wanting to do something together for a while, but it’s like with anything, I just think it has to be the right song,” Jason told Nashville Lifestyles in January. “It was weird because she’s never been to the studio or tried to cut a record or anything like that. The first day was her learning how it all goes. Then she went back in, knew what to expect, and just killed it.”
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‘Wheel of Fortune’s first millionaire breaks down what really happened after $1M win
Spinning into seven figures on “Wheel of Fortune” may sound like a life-changing dream — but the show’s first millionaire says the aftermath didn’t bring the kind of instant luxury most people would imagine.
In 2008, the wheel stopped at a moment that would change the show’s history.
Michelle Loewenstein, now Michelle Moore, was the first contestant to score the million-dollar mark on “Wheel of Fortune,” as she walked away with $1,026,800 just days after returning from her honeymoon.
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When the New Jersey native and former floral designer landed the spin, she said the reality of the win was far more practical — and far less glamorous — than most fans would imagine.
“Honestly, because I mean, let’s be honest, you don’t get the full amount of money. So, a million dollars, it doesn’t really go that far,” Moore exclusively told Fox News Digital.
Moore said the money went toward practical expenses rather than luxury.
She emphasized that the winnings were used responsibly, noting that the money largely went toward paying off financial obligations.
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“I think I paid off some student loans and bills … bought a car,” she said, adding that much of it was saved and invested for a future home.
“But it’s not as much as you would think,” she added, pointing to the reality of living in California, where she eventually moved, noting that “everything’s more expensive out here.”
Moore went on to share the biggest misconception about winning big on the beloved game show, “Wheel of Fortune.”
“People do think that it will change your entire life, you’re going to start, like, dripping in gold and, you know, you’re going to drive the fanciest of cars,” she said with a smile. “But I guess it really depends on what your passions and your values are.”
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Instead of fueling extravagance, the history-making win gave Moore a fresh perspective on money and priorities.
“I guess it really kind of keeps you humble and makes you really value everything that you want to make purchases for,” she said.
As “Wheel of Fortune” enters a new era, the show’s first millionaire is happily looking back not just on the money, but on the moments she described as “a very surreal, out-of-body experience.”
When Fox News Digital asked what happens off camera that might surprise fans, she said the iconic show runs with remarkable precision.
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“It actually happens fairly quickly … they shoot like six shows a day. Fascinating — I think they only shoot six weeks a year … it’s a very well-oiled machine,” she said. “They’re just really kind and just feel like they’re your friends when they’re there. I mean it was back when Pat was there, so it was very different — it was wonderful … a really incredible experience.”
Moore’s road to “Wheel of Fortune” took years of persistence.
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She said she applied repeatedly — starting at a young age — before finally getting noticed after moving to California.
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The historic winner also reflected on her experience with longtime hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White, saying their off-camera warmth matched what viewers saw on-screen.
“They were as kind as could be,” she said. “Vanna came in to check in on us when we were just sitting in the room waiting, and it was just so nice. They’re just very relatable. They don’t seem like celebrities — they were just very warm.”
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Nearly two decades later, the mom of three shared with Fox News Digital that the milestone still feels meaningful — especially knowing only women have reached millionaire status on the iconic game show since.
“I think it’s fascinating that only women have won ‘Wheel of Fortune’ as millionaires — girl power!” she said. “I miss Pat. I love Ryan, but I miss Pat. I wish he was still there. I still am holding out hopes of taking Vanna’s job one day,” Moore laughed. “Because that would be fun. I’d love to get dressed up all day and do that.”
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In June 2023, former longtime host Sajak announced he would be exiting the show. A week later, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would take over as host in Season 42.
“Wheel of Fortune” premiered on television in 1975. Sajak started hosting in 1981, with co-host White joining him the following year.
Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warn
As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.
A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.
While there isn’t an official age that’s “too old” to shovel, some cardiologists recommend that individuals over 45 should exercise more caution to lower their chances of a cardiac event.
When to take caution
“While there’s no strict age cutoff, generally above the age of mid 40s and above, we tend to be a little more cautious — particularly in people who are less active [without] regular exercise,” Dr. Navjot Kaur Sobti, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, previously told Fox News Digital.
“Certainly in people who are above the age of 65 — and who have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity or sedentary lifestyle — we recommend being very, very cautious about shoveling snow,” she advised.
Dr. John Osborne, M.D., a practicing Texas cardiologist and volunteer for the American Heart Association, shared similar guidance for people older than 45, especially males over 65.
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“Unless you are in good cardiovascular shape and condition, it may be a good idea to ask someone for help,” he said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
The impact of snow removal is especially concerning for those with existing cardiovascular risks and a history of heart attack or stroke, according to the cardiologist. “People with these characteristics and those who have had bypass surgery or coronary angioplasty simply should not be shoveling snow in any conditions,” he said.
Osbourne said he often sees cardiac episodes in people who are typically sedentary and sit at a computer most of the day with little or no exercise.
“Then once or twice a year, they go out and try to shovel the driveway after a heavy snowfall, and that unexpected exertion can unfortunately lead to tragedy.”
Hidden strain
The stress that is placed on one’s heart while shoveling snow is similar to what occurs during a cardiac stress test, Sobti pointed out, and may even exceed it.
Cold temperatures can cause blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to spike — which, coupled with existing hypertension and the exertion of lifting snow, can significantly tax the heart, she warned.
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“It’s almost like an at-risk person is putting themselves through an unsupervised maximal exertion stress test without a cardiologist actively monitoring them,” Sobti told Fox News Digital.
In addition to the exertion of shoveling, frigid temperatures can also strain the heart. Recent research has shown that cold exposure accounts for nearly twice as many cardiovascular deaths as heat exposure, including heat exhaustion.
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That study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month, also found that those over age 65 had higher rates of temperature-related deaths.
“So the risk is very, very high,” Sobti cautioned. “It’s really that sudden rise in blood pressure coupled with the physical stress of snow shoveling itself.”
Safer shoveling tips
The cardiologist said it’s ideal to have someone else help with snow removal — but if you do choose to use a shovel, she recommends pacing yourself and using a “pushing or sweeping” motion instead of heavy lifting.
To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.
Using an automated snow blower can still raise the heart rate — up to 120 beats per minute, compared to 170 while shoveling, the American Heart Association states on its website.
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It is also important to be aware of any symptoms of a potential cardiac issue while shoveling, Sobti emphasized.
If a person starts to experience warning signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, a racing heart or palpitations, those should not be ignored.
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Even if the symptoms resolve after a few minutes, a person “could still be experiencing symptoms of a heart attack” and should call 911 for evaluation, Sobti said.
“It’s better really to be safe than sorry.”