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NASA coordinating with relevant agencies in missing scientists probe

NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now!NASA announced on Monday that they will work with other federal agencies in order to investigate the deaths and disappearances 11 nuclear and space researchers, raising concerns about whether or not they were targeted because of their work. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stephens said on X that the agency is coordinating with other agencies to investigate the disappearances of 11 scientists. This has raised concerns in Washington about whether they were targeted for their work. “At the moment, nothing in relation to NASA indicates that there is a threat to national security.” The agency is committed transparency and will release more information when it becomes available. “Hours earlier, Fox News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy had asked the White House Press Secretary about the matter. Report: At least 11 people either died or disappeared since 2022. The vast majority of those involved were in nuclear science and research into space, while others were connected to the study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Michael David Hicks 59, Frank Maiwald 61, Nuno Loureiro 47, Jason Thomas 45, Amy Eskridge 34, and Carl Grillmair 47 all died between 2023-2026. Fox News Digital reported that each played a vital role in scientific research. The causes of death for Hicks, and Maiwald are unknown. Grillmair, who was shot dead outside his home in February 2016, was charged with murder by Freddy Snyder. Loureiro, a Massachusetts resident, was also fatally wounded at his home.SEN RICK Scott: THE LESSONS OF ARTEMIS? PURGE WOKE POLICY AND LET NASA DO IT’S JOBThe body was found in Lake Quannapowitt (Mass.) three months after Jason Thomas, Novartis’ associate director of chemical biological, was last seen leaving his home at night. Eskridge, an Alabama-based Huntsville researcher, died on June 11, 2022 from a gunshot wound that he had inflicted himself. Monica Reza, 60, Melissa Casias 53, Anthony Chavez 79, Steven Garcia 48, and retired Air Force Maj. General William Neil McCasland 68 were all reported as missing between 2023 to 2026. All the disappearances took place under suspicious circumstances. On Sunday, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R. Ky., warned of “something sinister”. “We’ve sent a notice to the Department of War and the FBI as well as the Department of Energy and NASA.” We want to hear everything they know about the fate of these scientists. These four agencies are primarily where these 11 individuals were associated with,” he said in an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend.” “We want to piece it together.” “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPComer stated that he plans on bringing leaders from NASA and the FBI to Congress. Donald Trump has promised to investigate these incidents. Trump told reporters that he hoped it was random but that we would know within the next week-and-a-half. “I just came from a meeting about that topic. “Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita and Max Becall contributed to this report.

  

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Chinese national arrested at JFK after allegedly photographing US military aircraft at Nebraska base

Two Chinese nationals arrested for spying on US Navy personnel and basesAccording to an FBI affidavit investigators were alerted when a witness reported that “a male holding a telescopic camera” near the base where aircraft are on the flightline. Federal agents claim that Liang admitted to taking photos of several aircraft, including the RC-135 surveillance plane and the E-4B. “FOREIGN NATIONALS FLYING DRONES OVER US MILITARY SITES RAISES ‘ESPIONAGE’ CONCERN: EXPERTLiang told investigators he used a “planespotter” website to identify photography locations and said the images were for his “personal collection,” according to the affidavit.Authorities allege he knowingly photographed restricted military assets without permission. “He knew that it was illegal to photograph planes on the ground,” states the affidavit. A Chinese national was sentenced to prison for sabotaging an employer’s systems with a “kill switch.” Investigators said they reviewed his camera and found “numerous photos of planes located at the OAFB Flightline,” including Investigators claim he intended to travel to Oklahoma in order to photograph more aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base including the E-4B. The law prohibits taking pictures of military installations without the permission of a base commander.

  

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Mom, pregnant teen and 12-year-old found bound and murdered as police hunt multiple suspects

NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now!An Alabama mother, her pregnant teenaged daughter, and her 12-year old son were brutally murdered at their home.Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch says deputies were called to a Wilmer home just after 2:30 am, where they found the three bodies in separate bedrooms with their hands behind their backs. The victims were identified by Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch as 46-yearold Lisa Gail Fields who was stabbed, 17-yearold Keziah Arian Burch said, “It was an incredibly brutal scene.” “If you have a beef with a grown-up, it’s not worth killing for. But to murder two children brutally…I hope and feel confident that we’ll be able to get this animal or these animals off the street soon. “8 CHILDREN DEATH IN MASS SHOOTING THAT BEGAN AS DOMESTIC DISPUTE,” POLICE SAY. An 18-month-old was found unharmed inside the home. Burch told reporters that at this point they do not suspect a domestic or family situation. Burch also noted that the house was “left in a disarray,” which suggests the perpetrators were searching for something. Investigators believe that more than one person is responsible for the killings, because the victims were subdued. Burch said that “the mother was stabbed and the 17-year old was shot. The 12-year-old had his throat cut, as did the mom.” “It tells that they were planning to bring zip ties and flex cuffs so they had an idea.” The sheriff said that the father-to be, who works offshore triggered the discovery when he became concerned after he couldn’t reach Luker because he saw her phone activated on Life 360. A family member who went to check on Luker found her in separate rooms, with her hands tied behind her. The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office is deciding whether the death Luker’s unborn baby warrants a second murder charge. “It is a senseless killing,” he said. “She was a ray of sunshine. A person who makes you smile, a person who will make you laugh when you are down. She was compassionate towards everyone. She loved her mother, she loved her brothers and she loved us all.

  

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Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of young girl allegedly found dismembered, decomposing in his car

During Burke’s arraignment on Monday, his defense team entered a not guilty plea for him to all counts arguing that the evidence shows Burke didn’t kill the girl. Blair Berk, the lead defense attorney, said that he believes that the evidence will show David Burke didn’t murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez. “We want the evidence to be brought into the open. Burke is accused of killing the victim with a sharp instrument on April 23, 2025 after she threatened to expose his relationship because his career was booming. ‘GONE GIRL KIDNAPPER’ CHARGED FOR CALIFORNIA HOUSE INVASION CASES FROM 2009Prosecutors alleged Burke mutilated the victim’s body about two weeks after, Fox 11 reported.Four months later on Sept. 8, 20,25, the victim’s decomposed remains were discovered in the trunk of a car that Burke had registered and was impounded for being abandoned. Hochman said that Celeste was a young child, less than 14 years old when David Burke is alleged to have engaged in repeated lascivious and lewd sexual relations with her. But Burke’s actions allegedly did not stop there. Burke allegedly killed her when she threatened to expose him and ruin his music career. He then cut up her body, stuffed it in two bags and placed them in the trunk of his car. The dismembered corpse sat there for over four months, decomposing, until it was discovered at a tow-yard on September 8, 2025. This horrifying and gruesome crime committed by the accused sexual predator is shocking. We will bring justice to Celeste’s family. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPBurke, who was reportedly touring to promote his album at the time Hernandez’s body had been discovered, was reportedly on a tour. Burke canceled all of his remaining concerts after allegations of his involvement were made public. Based on the charges, Burke could face death or life imprisonment in state prison, without parole.

  

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Ex-cop who killed suspect with cooler walks free as he appeals conviction that made him an example

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A former New York City Police Officer who was sentenced for throwing a cooler that killed a fleeing suspect, walked out of jail Monday after being granted bail. He is appealing his conviction. Erik Duran, 38 was released from the Elmira Correctional Facility on Monday afternoon, according a post made by the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association. Former NYPD Officer Who Fatally Throwed Cooler at Fleeing Suspect Granted Bail During Appeal of Conviction “I want to thank my legal team for not giving up on their pursuit of justice.” Duran, who was serving a 3- to 9-year sentence for manslaughter, was granted a $300,000.00 bond last week. According to FOX 5, Duran was incarcerated on a manslaughter charge and was serving between three and nine years. As he waited for the outcome of his appeal, a judge ordered him surrender his passport to his attorneys. GOT A TIP? Vincent Vallelong is the president of Duran’s union in the SBA. He reportedly said, “This is a significant win for Erik and Erik’s family, as well as for law enforcement officers across the country.” Duran, a married dad of three, had been convicted of charges stemming the August 2023 death Eric Duprey. Duran hurled a cooler at Duprey, causing him crash and hit his forehead on the pavement. He was attempting fleeing on a moped while officers were conducting an undercover drug raid in the Bronx. Duprey died later from his injuries. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE US NEWS “They had enough to do to investigate and catch them on a different date,” Mitchell said in reference to the police. “The difference is that the deceased won’t be seen by his family again. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPDuran’s attorney did not respond immediately to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Louis Casiano, Fox News Digital, contributed to this article.

  

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FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The departing aircraft was identified as Southwest Flight 1152. Both flight crews responded to onboard traffic alerts, the FAA said, helping the planes avoid a potential midair conflict. The departing aircraft, Southwest Flight 1152, was identified by the FAA. Both flight crews responded in a timely manner to onboard traffic alerts. This helped the planes avoid a midair collision. The pilots of Southwest Flight 507 complied with air traffic control instructions and an onboard alert to avoid conflicting Southwest Flight 1152 which was departing another runway. Flight 507 landed in Nashville without incident, while Flight 1152 continued to its destination of Knoxville, Tennessee. The incident was not reported. FlightRadar24 reports that the planes were as close as 500 feet apart, with one plane flying over the other. This would meet the official definition of a mid-air collision.

  

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