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Oklahoma upsets Alabama to keep playoff hopes alive
Fourth-ranked Alabama didn't outright label the showdown against No. 11 Oklahoma a revenge game, but the Crimson Tide once again ended up in the loss column Saturday.
After defeating Alabama 24-3 in Norman last year, the Sooners traveled to Tuscaloosa this weekend looking to bolster their College Football Playoff chances. Oklahoma ultimately did just that, pulling off a 23-21 upset of Alabama.
Even a raucous Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd failed to derail Oklahoma’s defense from its playmaking trend. The Sooners’ defenders produced 17 points off three turnovers en route to the victory.
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The win boosts Oklahoma’s playoff odds but also injects uncertainty into the Tide’s path to Atlanta for the Southeastern Conference title game. It probably won’t be a fatal blow for Alabama, but the Tide now face a must-win in two weeks against archrival Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Sooners defensive back Eli Bowen returned an interception 87 yards for a touchdown, while linebacker Kip Lewis had two sacks. OU snapped Alabama’s 17-game home winning streak and handed second-year coach Kalen DeBoer his first loss in Tuscaloosa.
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The Sooners were a bubble team in last week’s CFP rankings, but Saturday’s win could make them a playoff lock if they can take care of business at home against Missouri and LSU.
Alabama had a chance late, but Ty Simpson’s fourth-down pass to Ryan Williams fell incomplete.
Oklahoma ran out the clock from there, setting off a spirited celebration by its visiting fans. OU held Alabama to 57 yards over its final four drives, which proved to be the difference.
John Mateer threw for 138 yards and scored on the ground to lead Oklahoma’s offense. Simpson passed for 326 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Despite dominating in nearly every category, Alabama made a series of errors which proved costly. In addition to the turnovers, Alabama missed a 36-yard field goal and allowed a 46-yard punt return that set up Oklahoma’s first score.
The Crimson Tide host Eastern Illinois next week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Federal immigration enforcement sweeps Charlotte months after Ukrainian refugee killing shocked nation
Federal agents launched a major immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday.
U.S. Border Patrol agents were seen making arrests across the city of more than 900,000 residents, the Associated Press reported.
The operation is part of a federal push to ensure "Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed," according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
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"Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors," McLaughlin said in a statement.
However, some local leaders swiftly condemned the raids.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, along with Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell and Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Stephanie Sneed, said in a joint statement the actions are "causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty."
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"We want people in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to know we stand with all residents who simply want to go about their lives," said the statement.
Honduran-born U.S. citizen Willy Aceituno told the Associated Press he saw "a lot of Latinos running" as Border Patrol agents chased them Saturday. He said he was also stopped twice.
The operation comes months after the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, aboard a Charlotte light-rail train.
It also follows similar immigration enforcement raids recently conducted in California, Illinois, Oregon and New York.
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On Friday, local leaders encouraged Charlotte residents to protest peacefully and record agents' actions from a distance, condemning the Trump administration's actions in targeting migrants during sweeps in other cities across the country.
"We are living in the strangest of times," Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell said Friday.
The leaders came together a day after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced that federal officials notified him that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents would begin an immigration enforcement operation in the community by Saturday or early this coming week.
DHS and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report.
Laura Loomer teases Georgia move after President Trump says he wants Marjorie Taylor Greene primaried
Conservative commentator Laura Loomer set off a fresh wave of speculation Saturday by openly teasing a possible move to Georgia after President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a blistering late-night Truth Social post.
Loomer, a staunch Trump ally with roughly 1.8 million followers on X, posted that the president told her he wanted Greene "primaried," then asked her audience a pointed question.
"Should I move to Georgia?" she asked.
Her post, paired with Trump’s Truth Social message calling Greene a "ranting lunatic," immediately triggered questions about whether Loomer is positioning herself as a potential challenger in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Greene has not responded to Loomer’s posts.
Loomer and Greene have publicly attacked each other throughout the year, with their exchanges escalating sharply since summer. In August, the two clashed over Loomer’s criticism of Medal of Honor recipient Florent Groberg, sparking a days-long volley of insults.
Saturday’s posts show Loomer revisiting and escalating those accusations. She described Greene as "no friend to MAGA," accused her of disloyalty dating back to 2021 and brought up claims about Greene’s political alliances during the 2022 midterms.
Several of Loomer’s follow-up posts Saturday referenced Greene receiving public support from Democrats, adding fuel to an already volatile public feud.
Trump’s public break with Greene, which he delivered in a lengthy statement late Friday, removed one of the Georgia Republican’s most valuable political assets, the president’s personal endorsement.
In his post, Trump said Greene had become consumed with "complaining," claimed she had "turned left" politically and said conservative voters in Georgia were already considering a primary challenge. He added that he would give "Complete and Unyielding Support" to the "right person" who enters the race.
Trump did not name any potential challengers.
While Loomer has not announced a campaign, her suggestion of a possible move to Georgia came within hours of Trump’s statement and quickly fueled speculation online that she could test the waters.
If Loomer relocates and enters the 2026 primary, it would pit two highly visible right-wing firebrands against each other in one of the most closely watched House districts in the country.
Georgia’s 14th District remains deeply conservative, meaning the primary is typically the decisive contest. A high-profile rivalry amplified by Trump’s public intervention would almost certainly attract national attention, campaign money and intense media coverage.
For now, Loomer has offered no formal announcement, only the question.
Dog shoots owner after jumping on bed during gun cleaning accident in Pennsylvania home
A 53-year-old man was wounded Tuesday night after his dog reportedly shot him with a shotgun inside his home in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Police were called to the home at about 11:15 p.m. for a shooting, according to a report from local news station WFMZ.
Investigators learned the gunfire rang out after the man placed his shotgun on a bed while cleaning it, leaving an unlikely suspect.
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A furry friend in the home reportedly leaped onto the bed, causing the gun to go off and a bullet to strike the man in the back.
The man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
It is unclear what age and breed the four-legged suspect was.
The incident comes less than a month after a North Carolina assistant fire chief's dog chewed on a lithium-ion battery, sparking a house fire.
Chapel Hill Fire Department Assistant Chief David Sasser's dog, Colton, reportedly "counter surfed" while his owner was away, getting a hold of the less than tasty treat.
"Colton is a good boy, but he counter-surfed while his humans were away and got hold of a device with a lithium-ion battery," the fire department wrote in a Facebook post.
Colton escaped with only minor smoke exposure, though the department noted he is no longer trusted to go unsupervised outside a crate.
The Shillington Police Department did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
Fox News Digital's Bonny Chu contributed to this report.
Former CBP officer sentenced to 15 years in prison for role in drug trafficking scheme at southern border
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for accepting payment in exchange for allowing smugglers to transport vehicles filled with drugs into the U.S. through the southern border.
Diego Bonillo, 31, was charged with conspiracy to import controlled substances and importation of controlled substances.
"This sentence holds Bonillo accountable for betraying the public trust," Adam Gordon, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, said in a statement.
"He weaponized his badge for personal profit, funneling deadly narcotics through a port of entry and putting communities at risk. Corruption like this will be met with the full force of the law, and we will not hesitate to pursue and punish those who trade duty for dollars."
Bonillo admitted to working for a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization and agreeing to accept payment to allow drug-laden vehicles into the U.S. without inspection, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The former officer confessed to allowing at least 75 kilograms of fentanyl, 11.7 kilograms of methamphetamine and more than one kilogram of heroin into the country. Prosecutors said he allowed at least 15 vehicles to enter the country without inspection from October 2023 to April 2024.
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Bonillo was using a second phone unknown to law enforcement to communicate his lane assignments to drug smugglers so they would know from which lane and what time he could ensure their entry.
He used the money from the scheme to travel internationally, purchase luxury items and tickets to a boxing match, attempt to purchase property in Mexico and spend time at the Hong Kong Gentlemen’s Club in Tijuana, Mexico.
"Former CBP Officer Diego Bonillo allowed massive amounts of drugs into the U.S. without regard for the deadly consequences it could have on our communities," Mark Dargis, special agent in charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office, said in a statement.
"He disgraced the badge and violated his oath to protect the American people," he continued. "This conduct betrays the public’s trust and is contradictory to the values and standards expected of a federal law enforcement officer. FBI San Diego and our partners will not tolerate such dishonorable behavior. This sentence reflects the FBI’s commitment to hold accountable anyone who corrupts their role at the expense of our citizens’ safety."
Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman denies viewing pornography on flight after viral photos surface online
Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman is firing back after photos went viral appearing to show him viewing explicit images on a tablet while aboard a flight, prompting swift online backlash.
Images posted to X Friday appeared to show the California congressman, 71, staring at a tablet with his mouth agape while scrolling through photos of women in their underwear.
"Why did California Congressman Brad Sherman feel it was appropriate to look at porn on his iPad during a flight today?" one X post said.
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The post had amassed 12.4 million views as of Saturday evening.
Sherman denied the allegations, and a spokesperson for the congressman told Fox News Digital the pictures appeared because of his algorithm on X, formerly Twitter.
"This was nothing more than scrolling through Twitter, and, unfortunately, Elon Musk has ruined the Twitter algorithm to give people content that they don’t ask for or subscribe to," a spokesperson for Sherman told Fox News Digital in an email.
Sherman similarly told Punchbowl News the images appeared on his X feed under the "For You" section of X, a page that shows recommended content.
"This was on Twitter. These pictures came up on ‘For You'," Sherman told Punchbowl News, adding he viewed a variety of posts during his cross-country flight.
"If you have to fly across the country, you look at a lot of stuff on your tablet," he said.
"If I see a picture of a woman, might I look at it longer than a sunset? Yeah."
When asked whether he thought the content was appropriate to view on a plane, Sherman told Punchbowl News, "Is it pornography? I don’t think Elon Musk thinks so. Is it appropriate? No."
The images quickly drew widespread reactions across social media.
Donald Trump Jr. responded to the viral post with, "Yikes!!!!"
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Firing back at Donald Trump Jr., Sherman posted an edited version of the photo showing his iPad screen replaced with the words, "Release the Epstein files."
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., also weighed in, writing, "I don’t want to hear a single peep from anyone in/around Congress, or the media, [about] how I stroll through an airport ever again."
Mace recently demanded the resignation of Charleston Airport CEO Elliot Summey and threatened legal action after airport officials accused her of mistreating staff.
X did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Texas A&M mounts record-breaking comeback to stay unbeaten
South Carolina proved to be the most difficult test the undefeated Texas A&M have faced this season, but the third-ranked Aggies eked out a 31-30 victory to stay unbeaten.
The Gamecocks dominated the first half, jumping out to a 30-3 halftime lead before Texas A&M pulled off the largest come-from-behind win in school history. Johnny Manziel helped stage the previous record-breaking rally when Texas A&M defeated Duke in the 2013 Chick-Fil-A Bowl.
Teams were 0-286 in Southeastern Conference play since 2004 when trailing by 27 points or more until the Aggies' improbable comeback Saturday.
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The victory also keeps Texas A&M on track for its first trip to the College Football Playoff.
Texas A&M sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed finished the day with a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns. But in the dismal first half, he threw two interceptions and fumbled.
Izaiah Williams caught a 27-yard touchdown pass from Reed to make it 30-10 on A&M’s first drive of the second half. Reed had a 16-yard run on fourth and 12 to keep the drive alive. The Aggies took the lead for the first time on a 4-yard run by EJ Smith with about 11 minutes left.
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South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers threw for 246 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. The Gamecocks have now dropped five games in a row.
The Gamecocks took a 10-3 lead when Sellers connected with Vandrevius Jacobs on a 50-yard touchdown pass. They pushed the lead to 17-3 when 322-pound defensive tackle Nick Barrett scooped up a fumble by Reed and rumbled 17 yards for a score late in the first quarter.
South Carolina was up 17 late in the second quarter when safety Dalton Brooks intercepted a pass from Sellers and returned it 39 yards to give the Aggies a first down at the 6-yard line. But kicker Randy Bond missed his second field goal of the half to leave Texas A&M empty-handed.
South Carolina returns to Columbia to host Coastal Carolina next week. Texas A&M remains in College Station next week for a matchup with Samford.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Viral ‘potato bed’ sleep trend has people cozying up for their best night’s rest
Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep.
A TikTok trend called the "potato bed" has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled.
The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet upside down and stuff the perimeter with thick pillows and blankets.
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Once there’s a solid foundation of fluffy walls, the middle of the nest gets filled with blankets, comforters and any other objects to get cozy.
A laptop playing a movie or a good book is recommended.
TikTok creators have been attempting the trend themselves. One user named Alice (@alicekateea) wrote in the caption of her video that she "had the best night’s sleep ever."
"So just an adult-sized baby nest?" one user commented. "No wonder you slept good!"
Another user wrote, "I’m already a couch potato, now I’m going to be a bed potato too."
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. William Lu, medical director of Dreem Health, commented that the potato bed is a "fun, cozy take" on the concept of "cocooning" or creating a nest-like sleep environment.
"I’m not surprised it’s catching on," said the California-based expert. "People are craving comfort, calm and security right now, and the potato bed taps right into that. While it looks playful, it’s really about recreating that snug, safe feeling we associate with deep rest."
The sensation of being "gently surrounded by pillows and blankets" can mimic the effects of a weighted blanket or being cuddled, according to the sleep expert.
"That light, even pressure can help lower stress hormones like cortisol while boosting serotonin and oxytocin, chemicals that make you feel relaxed and sleepy," said Lu.
"When your body feels secure and your mind feels safe, it’s easier to drift off and stay asleep."
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Lu did caution that too much warmth may cause disruption to sleep, since the best sleep occurs when the core body temperature drops slightly. Piling on too many layers can "trap heat," making it harder for the body to cool down, he noted.
"Also, if you’re surrounding yourself with soft pillows, you might lose proper spinal alignment," Lu added. "Over time, that can lead to neck or back pain. If you wake up feeling sore or sweaty, that’s your sign to scale it back."
Lu recommended thinking of the potato bed as a "cozy relaxation ritual" rather than a permanent sleep setup.
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Building a potato bed for a short nap, a wind-down before bed or a warm respite during the colder months are the best options, he said.
The sleep expert also suggested keeping one lightweight duvet and fewer layers to ensure that the mattress and primary pillow are still providing plenty of support.
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"The goal isn’t to bury yourself in fluff — it’s to create a comfortable, calming space that helps your body and mind relax before sleep," he said.
Comedian Jeff Dye joins Hollywood exodus, says LA fires were 'quite a wake-up call'
Comedian Jeff Dye is joining the growing wave of entertainers leaving Los Angeles behind.
During a Nov. 2 appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," the 42-year-old "Modern Family" alum revealed he was buying a house in Texas after becoming deeply concerned by the direction California was taking under the leadership of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"I’m kind of in this kind of LA thing, and I could be guilty of being a victim of what I’m absorbing in my algorithm. But Gavin Newsom scares the s--- out of me and I don’t want to be a part of it," Dye said.
Dye also noted he was alarmed by the state and city governments' response to the fires that devastated parts of LA in January.
"Those fires were quite a wake-up call," he said. "Even if, you know, whatever you believe about the fires, the way it was dealt with was pretty scary."
"It was not competent, that’s for sure," Rogan agreed.
"Even the aftermath," Dye added.
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The LA fires scorched over 55,000 acres, destroyed more than 16,000 buildings and caused at least 29 deaths. The two largest fires were the Palisades Fire, which burned 6,837 buildings and killed 12 people, and the Eaton Fire, which decimated 9,414 buildings and claimed 18 lives.
Both Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass faced immediate backlash over the management of the fires. Critics alleged that, despite recurring wildfire risk, authorities had not done enough in advance to mitigate the danger. Among the issues raised were water supply problems and firefighting resources being stretched or compromised.
Many residents and some local officials have expressed frustration with the slow recovery in the wake of the fires, citing bureaucratic challenges, significant delays with permitting, insurance disputes and infrastructure concerns.
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During Dye's appearance on the podcast, the comedian and Rogan also slammed celebrities who declared that they would leave the United States if President Donald Trump was elected for a second term.
"They go, 'I’m going to move.' They make those kind of threats," Dye said.
"Some people do move," Rogan pointed out.
"Yeah, some people do," Dye agreed. "I respect Rosie [O'Donnell] and Ellen [DeGeneres] for that."
In March, O'Donnell said she fled the country with her child Clay on Jan. 15, five days before President Trump’s inauguration.
At the time, the former "The View" host said she was living in Ireland and was in the process of applying for Irish citizenship.
"It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say," O'Donnell said in a video on TikTok. "And the people have been so loving, so kind and so welcoming. And I’m very grateful.
"Although I was someone who never thought I would move to another country, that’s what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child.
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"You know, I'm happy. Clay is happy. I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home, and I'm trying to find a home here in this beautiful country. And when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back."
In November 2024, DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi relocated from Montecito, California, to the Cotswolds region in England.
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During her first U.K. appearance since relocating, DeGeneres said the move was initially meant to be a part-time getaway but became permanent after Trump's re-election.
"We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in'," DeGeneres said, according to the BBC. "And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here'."
While speaking with Rogan, Dye said it was "dumb that they left because now they just can’t vote."
"But at least they left," he added. "Hundreds of celebrities said they would leave and didn’t."
Border czar Tom Homan slams Catholic Church, says a ‘secure border saves lives’
Border czar Tom Homan slammed the Catholic Church on Friday, saying its opposition to mass deportations undermines U.S. law enforcement and costs lives.
"The Catholic Church is wrong," Homan said. "I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic. I’m saying it not only as a border czar — I’ll say it as a Catholic. They need to spend time fixing the Catholic Church, in my opinion."
Homan made the remarks at the White House when asked about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which this week condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and warned of "a climate of fear and anxiety" around immigration enforcement, according to Reuters.
The bishops’ statement followed recent comments from Pope Leo, who called for "deep reflection" on how migrants are being treated under Trump, whose administration has aggressively carried out mass deportations, according to Reuters.
Homan urged the Church to "fix itself" before criticizing U.S. immigration policy and accused faith leaders of hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican imposes harsh penalties for trespassing on its grounds.
"So, according to them, the message we should send to the whole world is that if you cross the border illegally, which is a crime, don’t worry about it," Homan said.
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"If you get ordered removed by a federal judge after due process, don’t worry about us, because there should not be mass deportations. Is that the message you send to the whole world?"
Homan said the Trump administration’s immigration policy "saves lives" and is more humane than the Biden administration’s approach.
He argued that desperate migrants often rely on violent cartels to smuggle them across the border in hazardous conditions, claiming that more than 4,000 migrants died during those journeys, while thousands of Americans died from fentanyl smuggled across the border.
"Secure border saves lives. I wish the Catholic Church would understand that," Homan said.
"We have a right to secure our borders, just like they have a right to secure their facility. You can’t enter their facility without getting arrested. The penalties for entering their facility are much worse than ours."
Homan added that the U.S. has "the most secure border in the history of this nation" because of strict enforcement under ICE.