Taxpayers to foot $400G bill to clean up homeless encampments City leaders in California's capital city are poised to spend $400,000 to fund cleaning crews tasked with picking up trash at homeless encampments. via FOX NEWS
3 dead, 8 injured after pickup truck hits spike strip and flips during high-speed chase with Border Patrol A high-speed chase near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego ended with three dead and another eight injured after a white Chevrolet fled an enforcement stop, hit a spike strip, then rolled into an embankment on I-8 westbound, authorities said in a statement. via FOX NEWS
In a twist, Trump fights to keep some Palestinian aid alive For two years, the Trump administration has unabashedly slashed U.S. aid to the Palestinians. via FOX NEWS
Veterans charity's ex-leader guilty of stealing $900G for personal expenses The former director of a veterans charity organization was convicted Thursday of stealing money from the nonprofit for personal expenses including jewelry, shopping, and business ventures, according to court documents. via FOX NEWS
California floods recede after storms in wildfire burn areas Flash flood waters receded after heavy downpours inundated roads and forced evacuations in a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California. via FOX NEWS
WATCH: Woman brutally beaten outside California bar; one suspect still at large, police say Police in Napa, Calif., say they are searching for one of two men accused of beating a woman at a bar earlier this month. via FOX NEWS
Flavored e-cigarettes are latest target of California lawmakers California legislators plan to introduce a bill to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in retail stores and vending machines in an effort to curb a rise in e-cigarette use among teens, officials said Thursday. via FOX NEWS
Hundreds of US troops on alert in Uruguay to protect Trump at G20 Some 1,000 American troops and aircraft based in Uruguay are on alert to protect President Trump embarking to the G20 summit in Argentina this week. via FOX NEWS
Families show debris, ask search for Malaysia jet to resume Relatives of people aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that disappeared four years ago presented five pieces of possible plane debris to the government on Friday and called for a renewed search for the missing jet. via FOX NEWS
Ukraine bars entry to Russian males, upping ante in conflict Ukrainian officials on Friday upped the ante in the growing confrontation with Russia, announcing a travel ban for most Russian males and searching the home of an influential cleric of the Russian Orthodox Church. via FOX NEWS
Children suffering in Central African Republic 5 years on Children are bearing the brunt of five years of fighting in Central African Republic as thousands are trapped in armed groups, many suffer sexual violence, tens of thousands go hungry and one in four have fled their homes, the United Nations children's agency said Friday. via FOX NEWS
Tense 1st meeting of South Sudan armed leaders since peace Stepping out of a helicopter last week, South Sudan armed opposition commander Ashab Khamis came face-to-face with his rival in a crushing five-year civil war, army Gen. Keer Kiir Keer. via FOX NEWS
Ukraine bars entry to Russian men from 16 to 60 Ukraine's president says that the country has barred Russian men between 16 and 60 from traveling to the country. via FOX NEWS
Australia raised detained refugee with Thai authorities Australian officials have raised with Thai authorities the plight of an Australia-based refugee professional soccer player who was detained in Bangkok and fears deportation to his native Bahrain, Australia's foreign minister said Friday. via FOX NEWS
Thousands of Australian students protest climate change Thousands of schoolchildren across Australia skipped classes Friday to attend rallies demanding the government act on climate change. via FOX NEWS
Nigerian leader: Islamic extremists are now using drones Islamic extremists in Nigeria have begun using drones, the country's president says, opening a worrying new front in the region's nearly decade-long fight against Boko Haram and an offshoot linked to the Islamic State. via FOX NEWS
For Israel, a rearmed Hezbollah in Lebanon is top concern On a moonlit night, some two dozen Israeli soldiers in full battle gear march near a Lebanese border village with a bomb-sniffing dog, searching for explosives and infiltrators. via FOX NEWS
'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' classic called bigoted, ‘seriously problematic’ HuffPost, a liberal news site, was lampooned after saying Christmas classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was “seriously problematic” over claims that it features sexism and bullying. via FOX NEWS
Joely Fisher says dad Eddie Fisher wrote apology letter for exposing her to drug abuse: ‘He wanted to be loved’ To the world, Eddie Fisher was the matinee idol with smooth-as-silk vocals who captivated screen sirens. But to Joely Fisher, he was just dad. via FOX NEWS
5 new things to binge-watch this weekend As November draws to a close and Americans far and wide recover from last week’s Thanksgiving feast, it’s time to stay in, roll the calendar ahead another month and, of course, binge-watch some TV and movies on your favorite streaming app via FOX NEWS
Crystal Hefner talks marriage to Hugh Hefner, life as a former Playmate: 'He gave me life' Crystal Hefner is thankful for her marriage to the late Hugh Hefner. via FOX NEWS
Home improvement advice every homeowner needs to know This home improvement advice has stuck with these homeowners, and their wisdom will stick with you, too. via FOX NEWS
It's time for the G20 summit to deliver real solutions and results It should be the goal of the G20 summit to develop concrete plans for addressing the world's most pressing issues. But currently, it's not living up to its full potential. via FOX NEWS
Marc Thiessen: Gene editing is here. It's an enormous threat A Chinese scientist's claim to have created the first genetically edited babies has evoked widespread condemnation from the scientific community. "This is far too premature," one American genetic scientist told the Associated Press. via FOX NEWS
Are you being smart about hiring in a tight market? Here's what nimble employers know (and you should, too) The most recent jobs report showing low unemployment with solid wage growth was a powerful wake-up call to employers. They need to be creative and make recruitment and retention a top priority for their businesses, or else they may not have enough workers to keep their businesses running. via FOX NEWS
Ed Rollins: President Trump v. Speaker Pelosi -- let the battle begin If you want a sure bet, put your money on Mrs. Pelosi regaining the speaker’s gavel. And don't underestimate her. via FOX NEWS
New York hospitals to repay survivors charged up to $3,000 for forensic rape exams, AG says Six New York hospitals have agreed to repay sexual assault victims who were illegally charged as much as $3,000 for rape examinations that should've been billed to the state or their insurers, Attorney General Barbara Underwood said Thursday. via FOX NEWS
Pregnant mom with leukemia finds donor match Susie Rabaca matches with bone marrow donor after public plea for help; Trace Gallagher reports. via FOX NEWS
Life expectancy in America drops The latest data show U.S. life expectancy has declined over the past few years; federal health officials say drug overdose and suicide are the major factors driving this trend. via FOX NEWS
Police officer delivered baby on side of busy highway: ‘She showed up like an angel’ A Tennessee police officer is getting her “angel” wings after helping a mom in a “scary” situation deliver her baby on the side of a busy highway west of Nashville. via FOX NEWS
Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress 11 months after surgery More than two years after Cameron Underwood attempted to end his life, the 26-year-old has gotten a second chance. via FOX NEWS
British politician reveals he has been HIV positive for 10 years in emotional statement to Parliament Lloyd Russell Moyle, 32, was given a standing ovation in the House of Commons after he revealed he has been HIV positive for 10 years. via FOX NEWS
Face transplant recipient shows remarkable progress Nearly 11 months after having a 25-hour face transplant operation, 26-year-old Cameron Underwood from California has made unbelievable progress. via FOX NEWS
Ohio nurse who lied about terminal cancer diagnosis gets prison time A nurse in Ohio who lied to her friends and coworkers about a terminal lung cancer diagnosis, receiving paid leave and thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in response is going to prison. via FOX NEWS
Woman’s allergic reaction to hair dye causes head to swell to massive size: 'I almost died' A French woman said she had a “light bulb head” after suffering a near-fatal allergic reaction to a chemical that is often found in darker-colored hair dyes. via FOX NEWS
Overdoses, suicides push down US life expectancy Suicides and drug overdoses pushed up U.S. deaths last year, and drove a continuing decline in how long Americans are expected to live. via FOX NEWS
7 cleaning tips that every germaphobe needs to know Before you start cleaning, you need a game plan. And that means knowing the biggest problem areas for germs. via FOX NEWS
Why Michael Cohen, with new plea, is no longer a sideshow in Mueller probe Cohen's cooperation with prosecutors is potentially more troubling for the president than Paul Manafort's on-again, off-again dealings with Mueller via FOX NEWS
Democrat, #MeToo activist was drunk, 'overly familiar' with male staffer, but no evidence of groping: report An investigator said a California assemblywoman who was at the forefront of the #MeToo movement was "overly familiar" with a former legislative male staff member who accused her of misconduct, according to a letter dated Wednesday from Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. via FOX NEWS
Chicago alderman expects to be vindicated after federal agents raid his offices The offices of a longtime Chicago alderman whose law firm formally represented President Donald Trump was raided by federal agents Thursday, federal officials said. via FOX NEWS
Giuliani calls timing of Mueller’s latest Cohen bombshell ‘hardly coincidental’ Rudy Giuliani, President Trump's personal lawyer, criticized the timing of Michael Cohen's guilty plea on charges of lying to Congress: just before the president was about to leave for a high-stakes G-20 summit in Argentina. via FOX NEWS
Paul Ryan questions California's 'bizarre' vote-counting process Paul Ryan, the outgoing House speaker, on Thursday cast doubt on the legitimacy of California’s ballot counting process, adding to claims from many on the right that the state’s election procedures are flawed. via FOX NEWS
Sen. Lee on how to solve the immigration crisis Sen. Mike Lee traveled to Guatemala and Mexico in search of solutions to the migrant caravan. via FOX NEWS
Trump: Cohen is 'weak person' trying to get reduced sentence Panel of experts weigh in on Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the state of the Mueller investigation. via FOX NEWS
Ronna McDaniel 'honored' that Trump asked her to stay on as RNC chair President Trump announced Thursday that he had asked Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel to serve a second two-year term in the post. via FOX NEWS