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Whatever Happened to the National Do Not Call Registry? Legislators tried to tackle the scourge of robocalls in 2003, but violators weren't phased by civils fines; Jacqui Heinrich reports from New York.

Chinese firm selling dating app Grindr amid national security concerns A Chinese firm is seeking to sell the popular gay dating app Grindr after a U.S. government national security council deemed the app a security risk, Reuters reported Tuesday.

Google pulls gay conversion therapy app from Play Store following outcry Google has pulled a controversial conversion therapy app from its Play Store following an outcry from LGBTQ groups.

Amazon Prime subscribers get a year of Nintendo Switch Online for free There's a good chance of some overlap between those of you who subscribe to Amazon Prime and also happen to have a Nintendo Switch in your home.

NASA is paying 24 people $19G to stay in bed NASA has created the perfect job for anyone who really enjoys staying in bed all day, as long as they don't mind continuing to do just that for 60 days without a break.

Submarine surge: Why the Navy plans 32 new attack subs by 2034 Destroying enemy surface ships and submarines, “spying” close to enemy shores, bringing massive firepower to strategic areas and launching deadly undersea drones are all missions the Navy hopes to see more of in the future -- as the service plans to add as many as 32 attack submarines in just the next 15 years.

Google loses major LGBTQ rights endorsement in Living Hope Ministries app dispute Google's endorsement was revoked by the country's largest LGBTQ rights group over its refusal to remove an app tied to the practice of conversion therapy.

With the country in an economic slump, the vote is widely seen as a referendum on the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNbTU7

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WF2qGd

Taco Bell manager gets three years probation for choking pregnant employee A former manager at a Portland, Ore., Taco Bell restaurant received a sentence of three years probation Friday for choking a pregnant co-worker during an argument over a food order last year. 

Plan to rename LA Memorial Coliseum in question after United Airlines balks at proposed revision A $69 million naming rights deal between the University of Southern California and United Airlines is now in limbo after the school said it wanted to amend the name of the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum following criticism that the proposed corporate name would disrespect the stadium’s long history of honoring World War I troops.  

Suspect arrested in S Carolina university student's death Police in South Carolina say they've arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a college student.

South Carolina man charged with kidnapping and murder of University of South Carolina student A South Carolina man was charged Saturday with the kidnapping and murder of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson; police say they believe he picked her up in a vehicle, killed her and dumped her body in a wooded area.

2 Air Force commanders relieved of posts after hazing probe Two commanders of squadrons at Air Force bases in Alaska and Washington state have been relieved of their duties after hazing investigations of their units, KTUU TV station reports .

Wisconsin apartment building catches fire; ‘miraculous’ that all occupants accounted for, official says A Wisconsin apartment building was engulfed in flames in an overnight blaze, and the fire chief said it was “miraculous” that all of its occupants are accounted for.

Court strikes down school dress code rule that kept girls in skirts The traditional-values dress code policy of a North Carolina charter school was tough. Now, it's also unconstitutional, based on the ruling of a federal judge.

California authorities intercept shipment of illegal fireworks: police Authorities in California on Friday said they were able to intercept a hefty shipment of illegal fireworks which weighed more than 1,800 pounds.

Georgia man charged with murder after fatally shooting 19-year-old who knocked on the wrong apartment door A Georgia man was arrested Friday after police say he fatally shot a 19-year-old man who accidentally knocked on the wrong apartment door.

Arizona woman arrested, accused of leading Border Patrol agents in a car chase with illegal immigrants in her trunk: officials An Arizona woman was taken into custody this week after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said she led agents on a car chase while two illegal immigrants were hidden in her trunk.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to pet hedgehogs continues; 6 additional people sickened, CDC says Six additional people have been sickened as a result of a salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says is likely tied to pet hedgehogs.

Number of American adults not having sex reaches all-time high, report says A Washington Post analysis of the latest General Social Survey stated the number of U.S. adults not having sex in 2018 has reached a record high.

Matthew West performs his new song 'Unplanned' Four-time Grammy nominee Matthew West on the story behind his song 'Unplanned.'

'Unplanned' hits theaters telling the story of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson's change of heart Former director of a Planned Parenthood turned pro-life advocate Abby Johnson tells her story behind the movie 'Unplanned.'

How does New York plan to contain the largest measles outbreak in decades? Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the nationwide measles outbreak.

This is the most expensive prescription drug in US The good news: There's a drug to treat your condition and maybe even prolong your life. The catch? It costs more in one month than a new car.

FDA proposes mammogram guideline changes for the first time in decades For the first time in two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an update to its national mammogram regulations in an effort to modernize breast cancer screenings for women -- especially for those with dense breasts.

New York doctor offers patients struggling with infertility a low-cost and needle-free IVF treatment More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but one of the biggest complaints about the process if the dreaded, and expensive hormone injections. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a Columbia University fertility specialist to talk about their new needle-free approach to IVF.

Experts warn of rapid rise in ‘Tommy John’ surgeries among child athletes Doctors say there is a rapid rise in the number of child athletes receiving the operation named after the legendary pitcher Tommy John, a four-time Major League all-star who in 1974 was the first person to undergo the surgery.

Doctor offers natural, no-needle approach to IVF More couples struggling with infertility are turning to in vitro fertilization (IVF), but one of the biggest complaints about the process if the dreaded, and expensive hormone injections. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with a Columbia University fertility specialist to talk about their new needle-free approach to IVF.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied at the Israel-Gaza border on Saturday, facing off against Israeli tanks and troops on the first anniversary of the 'Great March of Return' demonstrations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CKLzKC

Turks began voting on Sunday in local elections that President Tayyip Erdogan has described as a matter of survival for the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2UoOyCc

Ukrainians began voting in a presidential election on Sunday in which a comedian with no political experience and who plays a fictional president in a popular TV series is tipped to win the first round. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TGTNsB

The Eiffel Tower was plunged into darkness late on Saturday as the city of Paris switched off the lights on its best-known tourist attraction to mark this year's Earth Hour. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TN81bw

Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit on Sunday to oppose a U.S. decision to recognize Israel's annexation of Arab lands captured in 1967. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CNmP4b