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Kennedy cousin tied to Martha Moxley case breaks silence 50 years later as murder remains unsolved
Fifty years after the daughter of a wealthy Connecticut family was found murdered in the yard of their quaint suburban home, questions remain surrounding the involvement of a Kennedy relative who was convicted of her killing – but ultimately walked free after the guilty verdict was overturned.
Michael Skakel, cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., spent 11 years in prison for the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. However, since his arrest in 2000, Skakel has maintained his innocence – and is speaking out for the first time in a new NBC News podcast titled, "Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder."
Moxley was just 15 when she was beaten to death with a golf club on Oct. 30, 1975. In the hours leading up to her murder, Moxley was hanging out with friends on Mischief Night, known as the evening before Halloween when teenagers partake in pranks throughout their neighborhood.
According to friends, Moxley was seen flirting with Thomas Skakel, Michael’s older brother, later that night. By 9:30 p.m., the pair were seen "falling together behind the fence" near the Skakel family pool, the Hartford Courant reported.
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The next day, Moxley’s battered body was discovered with her pants around her ankles, alongside a broken golf club under a tree on her family’s estate, according to The Associated Press.
An autopsy later revealed Moxley had been beaten and stabbed to death with the golf club, which was ultimately traced to the Skakel family’s home.
Initially, investigators pointed to Thomas as the primary suspect in Moxley’s murder, before turning to the Skakel children’s live-in tutor, Kenneth Littleton. However, neither man was ever charged with a crime.
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Their focus eventually shifted to Michael Skakel, and 15 years later, on Jan. 19, 2000, he turned himself in to authorities after police issued a warrant for his arrest.
"This is what I call the cross-finger pointing problem, when only two people in the family are the suspects," Wendy Murphy, a professor at New England Law Boston, told Fox News Digital. "In the whole world, we only have these two suspects and they’re family, so they stick together like glue. [If] they both take the Fifth and they agree to be each other's built in reasonable doubt, you’ve got a problem."
Michael Skakel was ultimately charged with Moxley’s murder and arraigned as a juvenile, since he was 15 when the killing took place. The case was later moved to regular court.
During his arraignment, Skakel, who was 39 at the time, pleaded not guilty and reportedly approached Moxley’s mother before telling her, "You’ve got the wrong guy."
Two years later, on June 7, 2002, Skakel was convicted of murder by a panel of 12 jurors in Norwalk Superior Court. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
However, questions remained regarding Skakel’s guilt – and his ability to accurately recount a crime that was committed nearly three decades before.
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"When he was convicted, it was 27 years after the murder," John Clendening, author of "Julia’s Angels," told Fox News Digital. "So, just imagine you being called as a witness in a trial in 2002. How much do you really remember about a certain night when you were 15, 16, or 17?"
In 2013, following multiple failed attempts to appeal his conviction, Skakel was granted a new trial after a judge ruled his attorney, Michael Sherman, did not adequately defend him in his original case.
Skakel’s murder conviction was ultimately vacated by the Connecticut Supreme Court on May 4, 2018, with prosecutors later deciding to not seek a second trial for Skakel on the murder charge.
Skakel, Sherman and NBC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
However, Moxley’s brother, John Moxley, has vocally denounced the court’s decision.
"Just because he’s out on the street doesn’t mean what we know isn’t right," he said in "Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley," a three-part documentary on his sister's life and death.
"Where we are now is that it’s all about judges and technicalities. It’s not about who killed Martha. At this point, him being out doesn’t change anything for me. And he’ll be in prison for the rest of his life regardless of where he’s walking the streets. He will be in his own prison for the rest of his days."
Following Skakel’s second chance at freedom, the mystery surrounding Moxley’s death remains – with listeners awaiting the chance to hear Skakel’s story in his own words.
"I think what's going on here is [Skakel] sees an opportunity to get his side of the story out there, and I can't blame him for that at a time when the world is revisiting the crime," Clendening told Fox News Digital. "He's only going to have so many opportunities to do that. So I think that's what's going on. I think he sees an opportunity to tell his side of the story."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Hillary Clinton 'daydreaming' about national sound system announcement that Trump is 'gone'
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a post on Instagram Saturday that she was "daydreaming" during a recent event about a "Goodbye, Trump" announcement that would notify the nation that President Donald Trump is "gone."
Clinton posted a video from a conversation she had alongside historian Heather Cox Richardson and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda on Nov. 18 titled "History Has its Eyes on Us."
Clinton also shared the clip on X, writing in the caption, "When a fire announcement interrupts the event... you might find yourself daydreaming about a 'Goodbye Trump.'"
"You know what this reminds me of, is that I wish that there could be like a huge national sound system. And, we would all wake up, and they'd say 'Attention, attention. We have found the problem, and we have solved it, he is gone,'" Clinton said in the video, which was met with loud applause.
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"But the reason we're here tonight is to remind all of us, including ourselves, that that can't happen unless we make it happen," Clinton added.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The event benefited Latino Victory and Onward Together, which Clinton said helped to fund candidates that would stand against this "tide of intolerance and cruelty."
The former Democratic presidential candidate has been outspoken about her criticism of Trump since losing to him in the 2016 election.
Clinton recently took aim at Trump's ballroom construction, posting on X, "It’s not his house."
"It’s your house. And he’s destroying it," she continued.
Clinton's post was mocked as conservatives revisited a 2001 controversy when she and former President Bill Clinton returned more than $28,000 in items after questions arose about gifts designated as White House property, according to The Washington Post at the time.
Former TV anchor heads to same prison as Ghislaine Maxwell after $63M COVID fraud conviction
A former TV anchor-turned entrepreneur convicted of stealing millions of dollars in a COVID-era fraud scheme will spend the next decade behind bars at the same Texas prison camp as infamous sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
Earlier this year, a federal grand jury found Stephanie Hockridge, 42, guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. On Friday, Hockridge was sentenced to 10 years in lockup at a Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, the New York Post reported. She was also ordered to pay over $63 million in restitution.
Hockridge was convicted "in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Hockridge co-founded lender service provider Blueacorn in April 2020, ostensibly to help small businesses and individuals secure PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOJ said. She previously worked as a TV news anchor for KNXV in Phoenix, the Post wrote.
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Screenshots of internal messages within Blueacorn show Hockdridge instructing staff to prioritize what were known as "VIPPP" clients over regular PPP borrowers.
"To get larger loans for certain PPP applicants, Hockridge and her co-conspirators fabricated documents, including payroll records, tax documentation and bank statements," the DOJ wrote in a press release. "Hockridge and her co-conspirators charged borrowers kickbacks based on a percentage of the funds received."
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Hockridge, however, claimed Blueacorn was a "sincere effort to support small businesses" during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Post.
The PPP was implemented to provide small businesses with funds to keep their workers on payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off and cover applicable expenses like rent, utilities and mortgage interest during the pandemic.
Maxwell is serving her 20-year sentence at the same prison camp in Bryan for her role in a scheme to sexually exploit and abuse multiple minor girls with Jeffrey Epstein over the course of a decade.
Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and former "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Jennifer Shah are also serving time at the same facility.
Neither Hockridge’s attorney nor the Federal Bureau of Prisons immediately returned Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
Questionable facemask penalty takes Travis Kelce touchdown off board
Travis Kelce’s potential 85th career touchdown was taken off the board in the first quarter as the Kansas City Chiefs battled the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial conference matchup on Sunday.
Kelce lined up in the shotgun formation and took the direct snap through the middle of the defense and into the end zone. Chiefs fans at Arrowhead Stadium believed Kansas City had put six points on the board with the possibility of tying the game with a Harrison Butker extra point.
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However, NFL officials called offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor for a facemask. The Chiefs were tagged with a 15-yard personal foul penalty and the touchdown was negated. Chiefs fans immediately booed as the replay was shown on the board.
The replay on the CBS broadcast appeared to show Taylor’s arm across the helmet of Colts defensive lineman Kwity Paye. It didn’t appear that Taylor actually grabbed the Colts player.
NFL fans made note of it on social media.
Eventually, the Chiefs would settle for a field goal to make the game 7-3 with the Colts in the lead early in the second quarter.
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Kelce had nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in a three-point loss to the Denver Broncos last week. The 10-time Pro Bowler set the team’s franchise record for most regular-season touchdowns.
Last week, he was more focused on the team’s loss rather than the record mark.
Kansas City entered its Week 12 game with a 5-5 record and sitting on the outside looking into the postseason.
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Cheryl Hines says 'stress' of RFK Jr's decision to endorse Trump led to urgent care visit
Cheryl Hines' marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proven difficult in more ways than one.
During a recent interview, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alum, 60, opened up about how her husband's career and political stance have impacted her physical and mental health.
"I went through a lot of darkness and not only because of politics," Hines told Page Six. "I lost my nephew in the last year and it was heartbreaking. And to deal with that loss while this other chaos was going on, there were dark times."
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"But I am definitely in a new chapter that I could never have predicted I would be in."
After RFK Jr. — who currently serves as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary in President Donald Trump's second administration — announced his intention to run for president in April 2023, Hines said safety concerns surrounding her family immediately heightened.
"The fact that he didn’t [initially] get Secret Service protection when he was a presidential candidate is unacceptable," she told Page Six. "During that time, I would stay dressed with my shoes on until I was ready to go to bed, just because I didn’t know what was going to happen. And there were phone calls saying ‘Someone just showed up at his rally with loaded guns and was asking to see Bobby’ So it was a real concern."
Three days after Trump's assassination attempt in July, Hines recalled a meeting with him that caused her to break out in hives and landed her in urgent care.
"[Trump] had the bandage on his ear that was a reminder of how close the bullet was to his temple. It really struck me that something could happen in an instant that would change everything. And I knew that Bobby was out there every day campaigning just like President Trump was doing … " Hines said.
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"They were talking about life and death situations, what that meant. So when we got out of that meeting, my body went into overdrive and I broke out into hives."
That evening, recalled Hines, she reached an unmanageable level of stress after RFK Jr. brought up the idea of dropping out and endorsing Trump.
"They did connect on a lot of levels and had common goals that they wanted to accomplish," she said. But "the stress of all of it was a lot. And then my lips started swelling and I was worried that my throat might start closing up and I had to go to urgent care."
A representative for Hines did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Kennedy has drawn criticism for his long history of controversial views on vaccines and public health policies. The former environmental lawyer's detractors have also denounced him for breaking with the Democratic party and aligning with Trump.
Hines has been married to Kennedy since 2014. Before they tied the knot, she was married to producer Paul Young, with whom she shares one daughter, Catherine, born in 2004.
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Hines told the outlet that she's become used to people constantly asking her why she stays married to RFK Jr.
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"There’s extremes on both sides to Bobby — and being his wife — because there are a lot of people who absolutely love and support him. And then there are people who, no matter what he accomplishes, are still going to criticize him," Hines said.
"And I thought it was important for me to say: this is why I love him. This is who he is as a person and this is who we are to each other. If I’m just telling the truth about what I’ve been through… it makes me feel better because they’re my own words and you can’t misconstrue them."
But Hines is learning to embrace the positives in her life.
"I’m learning something new every day. I didn’t know I would be learning so much about politics, but I am. And actually it makes me happy to learn new things," she said. "I feel like I’m at a place now where I can appreciate what’s happening in my life, and I feel strong and ready, and I’m having a really good time with the people around me."
X's new location feature exposes apparent fraudster accounts posing as Americans, Gaza journalists
A new feature on Elon Musk's X is exposing the truth behind social media accounts across the political spectrum, with account owners apparently misleading followers about where they are posting from.
The new feature allows all X users to inspect where a given account is based, usually listing a country or region. Many popular accounts posing as American "patriots" or "constitutionalists" have been exposed as being run from foreign countries since the update rolled out on Friday.
One account with the handle "@1776General_" boasts over 140,000 followers and has a user biography describing the owner as a "constitutionalist, patriot and ethnically American." The biography claims the account is based in the U.S., but X's new feature reveals it is actually based in Turkey.
"I work in international business. I'm currently working in Turkey on a contract," the owner of the account posted after the new feature was released.
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Another account, "@AmericanVoice__" had over 200,000 followers before the update rolled out. The new feature exposed that it was being run from South Asia, and the owners simply deleted the account.
X head of product Nikita Bier says the new feature should help X users sift out misinformation from their feeds.
"When you read content on X, you should be able to verify its authenticity. This is critical for staying informed about important issues happening in the world. Part of this is showing new information in accounts, including the country an account is located in, among other things," Bier wrote.
The phenomenon is not limited to American politics, however. Many accounts claiming to have been reporting on alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza also appear to be misleading users.
One user, Motasm A Dalloul, uses the handle "@AbujomaaGaza" and claims to be a "Gaza-based journalist." His account has over 197,000 followers, but X says the owner is actually posting from Poland.
Dalloul has pushed back on claims that he is lying to his followers, however, posting a video on Saturday that appeared to show him on the ground in Gaza. Many users have argued about whether the video was digitally altered.
Another Palestinian-related account, the Quds News Network or @QudsNen, describes itself as the "largest independent Palestinian youth news network" and has over 600,000 followers.
The account lists its location as "Palestine," but X says the account is actually based out of Egypt – unlike other accounts that X does list as being based in "Palestine," such as American-Palestinian journalist Mariam Barghouti.
A similar account under the name Times of Gaza/@Timesofgaza has nearly one million followers. It claims to provide the "latest news updates and top stories from occupied Palestine." The account is based in "East Asia and the Pacific," according to X.
X representatives have said its new feature could be partially spoofed by using a VPN to mask a user's true location. In such cases where a VPN was detected, X added a warning next to the listed location.
Google issues warning on fake VPN apps
Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, banking trojans and remote access malware designed to loot personal data.
More people are relying on VPNs to protect their privacy, secure home networks and shield personal information while using public Wi-Fi. Attackers know this demand is growing. They use it to lure users into downloading convincing VPN lookalikes that contain hidden malware.
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Cybercriminals create malicious VPN apps that impersonate trusted brands. They use sexually suggestive ads, geopolitical headlines or fake privacy claims to push people into quick downloads. Google says many of these campaigns run across app stores and shady websites.
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Once installed, these apps inject malware that steals passwords, messages and financial details. Attackers can hijack accounts, drain bank balances or lock devices with ransomware. Some campaigns even use professional ad creatives and influencer-style promotions to appear legitimate.
Scammers now use AI tools to design ads, phishing pages and fake brands with alarming speed. This gives them the power to reach large groups of victims with very little effort.
Fake VPN apps remain one of the most effective tools for attackers. These apps request sensitive permissions and often run silently in the background. Once active, they can collect browsing data, cryptocurrency wallet details or private messages.
According to Google, the most dangerous apps pretend to be known enterprise VPNs or premium privacy tools. Many promote themselves through adult ads, push notifications and cloned social media accounts.
Google recommends installing VPN services only from trusted sources. In Google Play, legitimate VPNs include a verified VPN badge to show that the app passed an authenticity check.
A real VPN will never ask for access to your contacts, photos or private messages. It will not ask you to sideload updates or follow outside links for installation.
Be careful with free VPN claims. Many free privacy tools rely on excessive data collection or hide malware inside downloadable files.
Staying ahead of these fake VPN scams starts with a few smart habits that make your device much harder for attackers to target.
Stick to the Google Play Store. Avoid links from ads, pop-ups or messages that try to rush you. Many fake VPN campaigns depend on off-platform downloads because they cannot pass the Play Store security checks.
Google now includes a special VPN badge that verifies an app has passed an authenticity review. This badge confirms that the developer followed strict guidelines and that the app went through additional screening.
If you want a reliable VPN that has already been vetted for security and performance, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.
Malicious VPN apps often target information already floating around the web, including your email, phone number and personal details exposed through data brokers. A trusted data removal service can help pull your information from people-search sites and broker databases, which reduces the amount of data scammers can use against you. This limits the damage if a fake VPN app steals your info or if attackers try to match stolen data with public records to build convincing scams.
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Google Play Protect, which is built-in malware protection for Android devices, automatically removes known malware. However, it is important to note that Google Play Protect may not be enough. Historically, it isn't 100% foolproof at removing all emerging malware from Android devices.
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer
How to turn it on: Open Google Play Store → Tap your profile icon → Select Play Protect → Tap Settings → Turn on Scan apps with Play Protect → Turn on Improve harmful app detection.
While Google Play Protect offers a helpful first layer of defense, it is not a full antivirus. A strong antivirus software adds another layer of protection. It can block malicious downloads, detect hidden malware and warn you when an app acts in unusual ways. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
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A genuine VPN only needs network-related permissions. If a VPN asks for access to photos, contacts or messages, treat it as a major warning sign. Restrict permissions when possible.
Sideloaded apps bypass Google's security filters. Attackers often hide malware inside APK files or update prompts that promise extra features. If you're unfamiliar with the term, sideloading means installing apps outside the Google Play Store, usually by downloading a file from a website, email or message. These apps never go through Google's safety checks, which makes them far riskier to install.
Fake VPN ads often claim your device is already infected or that your connection is not secure. Real privacy apps do not use panic-based marketing.
Look up the developer's website and reviews. A legitimate VPN provider will have a clear privacy policy, customer support and a consistent history of app updates.
Free VPNs often rely on risky data practices or hide malware. If a service promises premium features at no cost, question how it pays its bills.
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If someone contacts you claiming they can recover stolen money, cut contact. Real agencies never demand upfront fees and never request remote access to your device.
Install security patches as soon as they appear. Updates protect your phone from malware strains that rely on old software vulnerabilities.
Fake VPN apps are becoming a major threat to Android users as scammers exploit the rising demand for privacy tools and home network security. Attackers hide behind familiar logos, aggressive ads and AI-powered campaigns to push apps that steal data the moment you install them. Staying safe requires careful downloading habits, attention to permissions and a healthy amount of skepticism toward anything that claims instant privacy or premium features for free.
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Giants use trick play to score early touchdown vs Lions
The New York Giants have been mostly awful this season, but Sunday’s trick play touchdown featuring quarterback Jameis Winston could brighten even the gloomiest of fan bases.
The play occurred against the Detroit Lions. Winston handed the ball to running back Devin Singletary, who then threw it back to Winston. The veteran quarterback avoided a sack and launched the ball to the end zone, where he found wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson waiting all alone for the pass.
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Winston, Singletary and even injured rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart celebrated the success of the wild play. New York went up 7-0 to start the game. It was officially a 39-yard touchdown pass from Winston to Robinson.
It was Robinson’s third touchdown catch of the season, which tied a career high. He came into the game with 57 catches for 638 yards.
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Winston was named the starting quarterback for the second straight week as Dart recovered from a concussion, which he suffered against the Chicago Bears. Winston was 19-of-29 with 201 passing yards and a game-sealing interception in last week’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.
The Giants have seen Dart and fellow rising rookie Cam Skattebo go down with injuries this season. The rookies, however, have offered a glimpse of the franchise’s future and are definitively fan favorites.
The Lions have shown glimpses of dominance in some of their games, but sit in third place in the NFC North. The offense is fourth in points scored and fifth in yards gained and were sure to be a problem for the Giants’ defense in Week 12.
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‘Miracles are real’: Doctor reveals how faith and medicine promote long-term health
Maintaining good health and longevity sometimes takes more than medicine, according to Dr. Marc Siegel.
In his new book, "The Miracles Among Us," the Fox News senior medical analyst shares miraculous stories of healing and life-saving moments that exceed the bounds of medical intervention.
"The book is amazing because it tells itself," he said. "The stories aren't mine; the stories are real. And what's interesting about them is that they are compilations that lead up to miracles."
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Siegel said he was inspired by his father, who lived to be 102 years old, and his mother, who lived to be 100. They credited their longevity to their love for each other.
"They were bound together by love; they didn't want to leave the other alone," he said. "It's a real love story."
"But beyond that, it's because physicians participated in keeping them alive and keeping them going down a lane to survival rather than saying they're too old."
The doctor added, "God is found in coincidences, he's found in visions, he's found in dreams, he's found in angels, he is found in unexpected happenings and unexpected recoveries and people waking up from comas that shouldn't."
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Even those who don’t follow a certain religion still share a belief in a "larger reality," according to Siegel, including physicians.
"Over 70% [of physicians] believe in religion, and over 70% believe in miracles," he said. "But the real problem, and why I wrote this book, is because they don't always apply those beliefs to their patients and to their practices, and I want them to."
Siegel shared one story in his book called "The Rebbe," featuring a carpenter and his wife who had three children. The third child appeared to be in poor health.
The carpenter’s rabbi told him to check his mezuzah, a small, sacred object kept by the front door of Jewish homes. One of the idols that resembled a heart appeared to be broken, so the rabbi told the carpenter to have the child’s heart checked.
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A cardiologist then confirmed that the child had a hole in his heart, but was too young for surgery at only 3 months old.
Despite the rabbi’s plea for the baby to have surgery, the doctor declined — until the child had a nearly fatal cardiac arrest and they were forced to operate.
Siegel recalled that the "rabbi was right," and the boy’s life was saved.
"I want people to understand that you can be both a deeply committed scientist and deeply committed to your religion," he said. "I want people to realize we need this now. We need healing prayers."
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"I want people to be inspired that they're going to find miracles in their own lives, that there are miracles among us, that we all have a miracle to tell," he added. "I want people to come forward and tell their miracles, and I want them to experience them now at a time of great divisiveness, derision, depression and anxiety."
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Siegel encouraged readers to learn from these stories, taking away how people could begin an ordinary day and end up in a place that is "just magical."
Sen Mark Kelly links Trump’s ‘death’ post to Charlie Kirk assassination, warns of violence
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., invoked the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a Friday interview and suggested that President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about "sedition" charges against Democrats could encourage political violence.
"You are not to follow illegal orders. It was pretty basic, and the president's first instinct is to politicize this, to threaten political violence on members of the United States Congress," Kelly said on MS NOW's "Morning Joe."
"It was just two months ago, that Charlie Kirk was assassinated — and he talked about political violence — and now his instinct is to call for our execution," Kelly said of Trump.
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Kirk was shot and killed Sept. 10 on the campus of Utah Valley University. His death prompted condemnation across the political spectrum, with several commentators calling it part of a growing pattern of political violence.
Kelly’s comments come after Trump’s criticism of a group of Democratic lawmakers — including Kelly — who posted a video urging military members to defy "illegal" orders. The video, released Tuesday by Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., has gained over 17 million views on X.
On Thursday, Trump repeatedly responded to the lawmakers' video, calling it "dangerous" for the country. In one post, he wrote, "This is really bad, and dangerous to our country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP???"
In a follow-up post, he added, "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"
Democrats, including Kelly, quickly criticized the comments, arguing the president appeared to call for violence against the six lawmakers involved. Kelly also reiterated his message to troops, saying service members should raise concerns through their chain of command if they believe an order is illegal.
"I think they need to talk to their leadership, talk to their commanding officer about it," Kelly said when asked what advice he had for troops.
"Tell your commanding officer why you think this may be illegal. There are lawyers within the military, the Judge Advocate General Corps."
Trump rejected accusations that he was calling for violence against Democrats. Speaking on Fox News Radio’s "Brian Kilmeade Show" Friday, he said his posts were not meant to stoke violence.
"I’m not threatening them, but I think they’re in serious trouble," he said.
"In the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death," Trump added, arguing he believes the lawmakers "broke the law."
The White House rapid response team also responded to Kelly’s MS NOW appearance on X, writing: "Sen. Mark Kelly — without providing an example of a single ‘illegal order’ President Trump has given — runs to the Fake News to sow distrust within the military of the Commander-in-Chief. Total scumbag."