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Advocacy groups claim Amazon is violating kid privacy laws Coalition of privacy groups asks the feds to investigate Amazon for possible violations on Echo Dot Kids Edition; FBN's Jackie DeAngelis reports.

Steve Jobs' legacy lives on: Rare Apple-1 computer could fetch $650G at auction A rare working Apple 1, the computer that began the legacy of Steve Jobs and Apple, is set to go up for auction later this month and experts believe it could sell for nearly $650,000.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes says company should be broken up Chris Hughes, who helped Mark Zuckerberg create the company that eventually becameFacebook Inc., is calling for the social-media giant to be broken up.

Microsoft harnesses AI to make Word politically correct Microsoft is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to boost the use of “inclusive language” in Word.

Humanoid robot crosses balance beam with ease in new video How did the robot cross over the creek?

Army fast-tracks enemy drone-destroying weapon The US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is fast-tracking new technology to war that can track, jam and destroy attacking enemy drones as a way to respond to an explosive amount of new combat threats,

US Senator seeks to stop loot boxes in video games A US senator wants to ban loot boxes in video games directed at children, claiming they can promote addiction.

Chernobyl's Red Forest mapped by drones as scientists discover radioactive hotspots Incredible drone video: Specially-equipped drones were used to fly over Chernobyl’s ghostly Red Forest, which is one of the most radioactive sites on the planet, to map the extent of its contamination.

Baltimore hit by ransomware attack, forcing officials to shut down city's servers Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young said Wednesday that IT teams were working to recover from a devastating cyberattack the day before that had forced officials to shut down most of the city's Internet servers. 

US seizes North Korean ship amid tense moment in relations The U.S. said Thursday it has seized a North Korean cargo ship that was used to violate international sanctions, a first-of-its kind enforcement action that comes tense moment in relations between the two countries.

Chelsea Manning released from jail on contempt charge Former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning has been released from a northern Virginia jail after a two-month stay for refusing to testify to a grand jury.

Parents accused in Illinois boy's beating death due in court An Illinois mother and father charged with murder in the death of their 5-year-old son are due in court for preliminary hearings in the case.

Trump faces mounting foreign policy challenges around world New North Korea missile tests.

Farrakhan says he doesn't hate Jewish people Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan says despite assertions by Facebook when it banned him from its platform, he is not a hater of Jewish people, not a misogynist nor a homophobe.

Pet raccoon euthanized after attacking 6-year-old Michigan girl, report says A pet raccoon was euthanized after the animal attacked a 6-year-old girl in Michigan, according to a report.

Pennsylvania man convicted in 2018 death of former Playboy model: report A jury reportedly found a Pennsylvania man guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday in the 2018 death of a former Playboy model.

Storms damage Arkansas apartments, leave damage in South Several people were injured when a possible tornado tore the roof off an Arkansas apartment building, part of a powerful line of thunderstorms that was dumping more rain Thursday on already drenched areas throughout the nation's midsection.

Massachusetts man charged with illegally flying helicopter out of his backyard A Massachusetts man was arrested Thursday and accused of making more than 50 unlicensed flights with a helicopter he kept in his backyard.

Chelsea Manning released from jail after refusing to testify before grand jury Chelsea Manning was freed from jail on Thursday following a roughly two-month stint behind bars, officials said.

National forecast for Thursday, May 9 Janice Dean has your FoxCast and celebrates her birthday.

Multi-day severe storm and heavy rain threat continues across Southern Plains

National forecast for Wednesday, May 8 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

Houston rain, floodwaters prompt rescues as hundreds left stranded Rainstorms and rising floodwaters in the Houston area have left hundreds of residents stranded and prompted firefighters and other emergency responders to conduct rescues in waist-high water Tuesday, according to reports.

Severe weather threat continues across the Plains

National forecast for Tuesday, May 7 Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

National forecast for Monday, May 6 Adam Klotz has your FoxCast.

European countries said on Thursday they wanted to preserve Iran's nuclear deal and rejected "ultimatums" from Tehran, after Iran relaxed restrictions on its nuclear program and threatened moves that might breach the 2015 international pact. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2V80YLa

A U.S. air strike killed 13 Islamic State fighters in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, days after another strike killed three. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VeZleK

After spearheading the rallies that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's main protest group is now locked in a stand-off with the country's new military rulers that is testing its clout as a political force. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Yfa0ry

The African National Congress (ANC) was headed toward victory in South Africa's election on Friday, though the party was on course for its worst performance since it swept to power a quarter of a century ago. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2JttmVT

Two Venezuelan lawmakers sought refuge at foreign embassies in Caracas on Thursday, as the government of President Nicolas Maduro cracked down on allies of opposition leader Juan Guaido who supported his attempted uprising last week. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VgBCel

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Friday he was open to accept a U.S. military intervention to help manage the political emergency in his country. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30awhJ6