Chicago alderwoman apologizes for ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ comment on slain student

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A progressive Chicago lawmaker issued an apology Tuesday after facing backlash for suggesting a slain college student was in the “wrong place at the wrong time.” Last Thursday, Sheridan Gorman, 18, of Westchester County, New York, was gunned down while taking a walk with friends around 1:30 … Read more

NTSB says there were two controllers in LaGuardia tower at time of fatal collision

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing NTSB says there were two controllers in LaGuardia tower at time of fatal collision 06:31 UP NEXT Rubio testifies in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela 02:01 One runway reopens at LaGuardia Airport after … Read more

As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?

As many travelers continue to face long security lines at major airports across the country, enrolling in TSA PreCheck remains one option for getting to their departure gate more quickly. The U.S. government-run program allows travelers to bypass standard security lines and instead undergo an expedited screening process that normally takes 10 minutes, according to TSA. Julian … Read more

Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight

Washington — The Senate on Friday again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the shutdown that has snarled air travel around the country.  In a 47 to 37 vote, the legislation failed to reach the 60-vote threshold it needed to advance. Sixteen senators did not vote. Democratic … Read more

Derrick Thompson gets further prison time in 2023 crash that killed 4 young women

A Minnesota man convicted and sentenced in a 2023 high-speed crash that killed five young women will serve even more time in prison, a judge ruled this week. Derrick Thompson, 29, was convicted in July of five counts of third-degree murder and 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide for a crash that killed five young … Read more

A holy time for Muslims marred by the fear and uncertainty of war

Sara Elsherbiny was preparing to celebrate her birthday by breaking her Ramadan fast with friends at a restaurant in Dubai. Instead, as the sun set on Feb. 28, explosions echoed nearby, rattling her home and shaking the city. “It was loud, actually the house shook, and that was the first time that we’ve experienced something … Read more

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID can save you time as airport lines get longer. Here’s how to sign up.

As TSA lines get longer and the situation at U.S. airports becomes more uncertain, there’s a method for flyers hoping to fast-pass security wait times. In addition to keeping tabs on TSA wait-time trackers, which are often available on individual airports’ websites, air travelers can also enroll in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, a … Read more

Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

The housing market could look a lot different this spring, and buyers may want to take note. Yuliya Taba/Getty Images For years, conventional wisdom held that spring was the undisputed best time to buy a home — more listings, more competition, more urgency. But the current housing market landscape looks almost nothing like the one … Read more

Diesel tops $5 a gallon for the first time since 2022. Here’s what it means for the economy.

U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy. Diesel prices reached $5.04 a gallon, up from $4.78 a week ago and from $3.65 over a month ago, according … Read more