7:36 pm ET December 27, 2012
The following is a statement approved by former President George H.W. Bush, who remains in the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital in Houston, on the passing of General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
“Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation. A distinguished member of that Long Gray Line hailing from West Point, General Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the ‘duty, service, country’ creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great Nation through our most trying (More…)
7:26 pm ET December 27, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991, has died. He was 78.
The official tells The Associated Press that Schwarzkopf died Thursday in Tampa, Florida. The official wasn’t authorized to release the information publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. (More…)
7:22 pm ET December 27, 2012
On Special Report, syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer once again asked why there has been no information released about the condition of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who suffered a concussion that prevented her from testifying before Congress about the Benghazi attack. He also expressed disbelief that the media in general has had no interest in pursuing the story over the last two weeks.
“We haven’t heard anything. We know as much about her concussion as we know about (Venezuelan president) Hugo Chavez. This is an open society, she is the secretary of state, she has disappeared,” said Krauthammer, who called the media’s handling of the Benghazi story since Sept. 11 “astonishing.”
“Everything that you hear about the Benghazi affair is not true,” said Krauthammer, (More…)
6:57 pm ET December 27, 2012
Former President George H.W. Bush, 88, is in the intensive care unit at Houston’s Methodist Hospital. He has been in the hospital since November with a case of bronchitis and went into ICU on Sunday after his fever worsened.
In a statement, the Bush family said: “Following a series of setbacks including a persistent fever, President Bush was admitted to the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital on Sunday where he remains in guarded condition. Doctors at Methodist continue to be cautiously optimistic about the current course of treatment. The President is alert and conversing with medical staff, and is surrounded by family.”
In an email this morning, now officially released (More…)
5:54 pm ET December 27, 2012
A New York newspaper has faced outrage over the past few days after publishing the names and addresses of people with handgun licenses in an online map.
The Journal News says the information was obtained through public records and defends publishing it, but many are angry and feel the move creates severe security risks. Critics argue that criminals wanting to steal guns now have a list of possible targets, while also knowing which homeowners are likely unarmed.
The paper argued the info was easily obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, saying that after the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack, its readers are interested in the issue of private gun ownership. (More…)
4:27 pm ET December 27, 2012
On America’s Newsroom today, Dominic Di-Natale reported on the imminent “dairy cliff,” in which the price of milk could more than double on January 1. The current average for a gallon of milk is around $3.60, but if Congress does not take action a new farm bill, the price could soar to between $6 and $8.
The reason is that without a new law, the government would have to revert to a 1949 law that required it to purchase milk in massive quantities at twice the market rate. (More…)
3:28 pm ET December 27, 2012
By Judson Berger
A Washington attorney suing the Obama administration for access to alias emails sent by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson claims that a recent decision by the Justice Department to release thousands of those emails next month contributed to her resigning Thursday.
Jackson, in a brief written statement, said Thursday she is leaving the EPA after four years on the job, for “new challenges, time with my family and new opportunities to make a difference.”
The agency did not offer an explanation. But Chris Horner, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, said the scrutiny over the alias emails is clearly a factor. (More…)
3:02 pm ET December 27, 2012
Facebook’s controversial privacy settings have proved tricky for even the most in-the-know users. Randi Zuckerberg, the company’s former marketing director and sister of founder Mark Zuckerberg, is upset that a photo that she meant to keep private went viral.
Trace Gallagher reports that Zuckerberg posted a photo revealing her family reacting to a photo sharing application. She tagged someone in the photo and it was then re-posted on Twitter and sent to her 40,000 Twitter followers. (More…)
2:54 pm ET December 27, 2012
It was revealed in a 2:30p ET conference call that House lawmakers will come back to Washington, D.C. on Sunday. The House will be in session at 6:30p ET. House Republicans are said to be waiting for the Senate to action on a fiscal cliff compromise.
12:26 pm ET December 27, 2012
A New York newspaper is receiving much criticism for publishing the names and addresses of residents with gun permits. One Putnam County resident, who’s a certified gun instructor, joined Fox and Friends this morning to react.
David Triglianos’ name isn’t currently on The Journal News’ list, but he believes it will be added soon. Triglianos thinks that by publishing the names of gun owners, the paper has put them “on the level of a sex offender.” (More…)
10:55 am ET December 27, 2012
Arizona may start arming school principals to protect students from attacks like the one on Newtown, Connecticut. Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is offering a proposal that would allow school principals or another staffer to be trained to use a firearm.
His plan would require a change in state law, which currently allows only police officers to carry firearms on school grounds. (More…)
10:49 am ET December 27, 2012
Environmental Protection Agency head Lisa Jackson says she’s stepping down after four years in the position, ending a tenure marked by high-profile fights with business groups and Republicans. Below is her statement:
I want to thank President Obama for the honor he bestowed on me and the confidence he placed in me four years ago this month when he announced my nomination as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. At the time I spoke about the need to address climate change, but also said: “There is much more on the agenda: air pollution, toxic chemicals and children’s health issues, redevelopment and waste-site cleanup issues, and justice for the communities who bear disproportionate risk.” As the President said earlier this year when he addressed EPA’s employees, “You help make sure the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat are safe. You help protect the environment not just for our children but their children. And you keep us moving toward energy independence…We have made historic progress on all these fronts.” So, I will leave the EPA confident the ship is sailing in the right direction, and ready in my own life for new challenges, time with my family and new opportunities to make a difference.
10:33 am ET December 27, 2012
A giant 33-ton aquarium exploded inside a shopping mall in Shanghai, China, sending water, fish, shards of glass and sharks everywhere! Fifteen people were injured.
Watch the video below. (More…)
10:23 am ET December 27, 2012
A British doctor saved the life of a 77-year-old patient by injecting a shot of alcohol straight into his heart! The man suffered from a life-threatening irregular heartbeat and after several procedures failed, doctors decided to inject him with a dose of pure ethanol – and it worked!
Dr. Dwight Lundell, a cardiologist, explained how the procedure worked on Fox and Friends. “The alcohol goes very carefully down into the smallest little artery of the heart that leads to the tissue that’s causing the trouble.” The alcohol kills the part of the heart muscle that’s causing the arrhythmia. (More…)
10:06 am ET December 27, 2012
According to The New York Post, the State Department officials who were forced to resign after the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi are still on the government’s payroll!
On Fox and Friends this morning, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen called the situation “unbelievable.” (More…)
9:38 am ET December 27, 2012
Earlier this morning, a Southwest Airlines plane skidded off the runway at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, New York. Police say there were no injuries to the 129 passengers and five crew members on board. The flight was heading to Tampa, Florida.
9:04 am ET December 27, 2012
Former President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Houston’s Methodist Hospital.
Andrea Watkins, of local affiliate KRIV, reports that Bush has suffered a series of setbacks since being admitted to the hospital in November for bronchitis. While his condition seemed to be improving and it looked as though he may be released soon, doctors have struggled to get his stubborn fever under control. (More…)
8:06 am ET December 27, 2012
As Americans dig their way out of a winter storm, can D.C. dig its way out of a debt deadlock and keep taxpayers from getting buried? Answers today on Your World at 4p ET.
8:05 am ET December 27, 2012
As D.C. lawmakers head back work, where do they stand on a fiscal cliff compromise? Bill has the latest at 8p ET on The O’Reilly Factor, followed by insight on Hannity at 9p ET. Then it’s a complete beltway breakdown at 10p ET on On the Record.
8:04 am ET December 27, 2012
This New Year’s, ring it in right. Hosts Bill Hemmer and Megyn Kelly are LIVE from Times Square with special musical performances from Pat Benatar and Sarah Brightman, and The Million Dollar Quartet.
Plus, get your special text messages on air. It’s America’s biggest party – and you’re invited! Don’t miss an All-American New Year’s 2013, airing on Fox News Channel on New Year’s Eve at 11p ET!
7:25 pm ET December 26, 2012
Hawaii governor names Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz to succeed the late Daniel Inouye in the US Senate.
Read more from FoxNews.com:
HONOLULU – Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz of Hawaii has been appointed to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye.
Gov. Neil Abercrombie announced the appointment after receiving a list of three candidates from the state Democratic Party Wednesday.
Inouye died Dec. 17 of respiratory complications at the age of 88. He had sent Abercrombie a letter that day, saying his last wish was for U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa to succeed him.
Schatz will serve until an election is held in 2014. (More…)
7:21 pm ET December 26, 2012
President George H.W. Bush has been admitted to the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital while fighting off a stubborn fever. A family spokesperson released the following statement on his condition: (More…)
6:59 pm ET December 26, 2012
Video captured an Alabama man’s Christmas joy when he was surprised with BCS National Championship tickets from his son. Don Buckhannan received what he thought was a mere hat – and he was quite elated with just that. His son, Dan, told him to look at the hat size … and that’s when the spirit Christmas gift-giving appeared.
Don’s facial expression and speechlessness explain it all. Check out the video (More…)
6:27 pm ET December 26, 2012
Toyota Motor Corp. reaches a settlement worth more than $1 billion in a case involving hundreds of lawsuits over acceleration problems in its vehicles.
5:19 pm ET December 26, 2012
Grover Norquist, the Americans For Tax Reform president, slammed President Obama’s approach to the fiscal cliff. Today on Your World, Norquist told sit-in host Eric Bolling, “It’s all politics. I mean, he’s not put a proposal on the table that makes any sense.”
Behind closed doors, Norquist says the president has been “lying” about his negotiating position when it comes to spending. In a meeting last week, it’s reported that Speaker John Boehner asked President Obama, “I put $800 billion [in tax revenue] on the table. What do I get for that?” (More…)
4:36 pm ET December 26, 2012
The U.S. government will hit the debt limit Monday, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner wrote in a letter to Congress. The Treasury will now take ‘extraordinary measures’ to push back the deadline. Geithner said these measures normally buy roughly two months of time, but given the fiscal uncertainty, it is more difficult to provide a clearer time frame.
3:15 pm ET December 26, 2012
According to the New York Post, Rachel D’Avino, a heroic teacher’s aide who was killed while shielding a student during the Sandy Hook School shooting, was buried wearing the engagement ring that she was supposed to get for Christmas. D’Avino’s boyfriend was planning to propose to her on Christmas Eve, but his dreams were shattered when the 29-year-old was gunned down.
2:32 pm ET December 26, 2012
John Ritter, a Greece, N.Y., police officer who was wounded in Monday’s ambush on firefighters at the scene of a blaze in Webster, N.Y., spoke to the media for the first time since the attack.
Ritter, who was off-duty at the time, sustained a shrapnel wound when he positioned his car in front of the wounded firefighters. Two were killed and two were seriously injured.
“I don’t know why I’m still here other than there was some type of divine intervention that kept that round from penetrating through my car and hitting something else,” said Ritter, who labeled the four firefighters as the real heroes of the incident. (More…)
12:05 pm ET December 26, 2012
There are reports this morning of another high-level defection away from the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Maj. Gen. Abdul-Aziz Jassem al-Shallal, who heads the country’s military police said in a video that he would be joining the “people’s revolution.”
The following is from the Associated Press:
BEIRUT – The general who heads Syria’s military police has defected and joined the uprising against President Bashar Assad’s regime, one of the highest walkouts by a serving security chief during the country’s 21-month uprising, a pan Arab TV station has reported.
Maj. Gen. Abdul-Aziz Jassem al-Shallal appeared in a video aired on Al Arabiya TV late Tuesday saying he is joining “the people’s revolution.”
Al-Shallal’s defection comes as military pressure builds on the regime, with government bases falling to rebel assault near the capital Damascus and elsewhere across the country. (More…)
11:44 am ET December 26, 2012
A massive storm system that dumped snow and ice throughout the Midwest and spawned tornadoes in the South is headed toward the Northeast.
Maria Molina reports that there were 30 reports of tornadoes yesterday in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Tornado watches are in effect for eastern portions of North and South Carolina until 5p ET today. (More…)
