Oldest active astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
Don Pettit, NASA’s oldest active astronaut, returned to Earth on his 70th birthday, April 20, after spending seven months in space, according to NASA. (NASA via Storyful)
Murder conspiracy trial for 'Doomsday Mom' set to enter closing arguments Monday
LiveNOW from FOX Host Christina Evans speaks with Legal Analyst, Ben Taylor, on 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Daybell entering closing arguments in Arizona murder conspiracy trial on Monday.
Deadly Queens Fire Update
A fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. Sunday in a Queens home, killing three people and injuring several others. The blaze quickly spread due to unsafe modifications in the house. One person remains in critical condition; four others and four firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Over 100 FDNY personnel responded, and the fire was under control by 3 a.m. Officials found no working smoke detectors and signs of hazardous conditions. The home, which had previous code violations, has been fully vacated. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. The cause is under investigation.
Easter Sunday Shooting at National Harbor Update
A suspect was shot and killed by police after a stabbing incident earlier that morning in Prince George's County. Officers found two critically injured victims and a fire at an apartment. The suspect, armed with a knife, was later confronted at National Harbor and shot after approaching officers. The suspect later died at the hospital. The victims are in critical but stable condition. Road closures remain in effect; identities of those involved are still unknown.
FSU shooting: Victims identified
Family and friends have identified the two men killed when a gunman opened fire Thursday on the Florida State University campus. FOX 35 Orlando's Matt Trezza joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow with what he's learned about Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba.
Pope Francis makes appearance at Easter service
Pope Francis made an appearance from the Vatican at St. Peter's Square for Sunday's Easter service. He said a few words and the bishop delivered the pope's Easter Sunday blessings, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages held by terrorists.
COVID.gov replaced with 'lab leak' explainer
A federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing, and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks it down with infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.
Ukraine wary of Putin's Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is wary of Putin's proposal and says attacks are ongoing in Ukraine. "If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly — mirroring Russia’s actions. Silence in response to silence, defensive strikes in response to attacks. If a complete ceasefire truly takes hold, Ukraine proposes extending it beyond the Easter day of April 20. That is what will reveal Russia’s true intentions — because 30 hours is enough to make headlines, but not for genuine confidence-building measures. Thirty days could give peace a chance," shared Zelenskyy in a post on "X" Saturday.
Annual 'rocket war' Easter tradition in Greece
As part of Easter celebrations, members of two rival churches on the Greek island of Chios hold a traditional "rocket war" by firing thousands of fireworks toward each other while services are being held.
FSU student reacts to deadly campus shooting
Madalyn Propst, a Florida State University student and president of the FSU college democrats joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to share her experience following Thursday's deadly campus shooting. The FSU College Democrats are set to hold a vigil at 7:30 p.m. ET to honor the victims of the shooting.
Officers bravely take on wild turkey in grocery store
A "really big" wild turkey was chasing customers and knocking items off shelves in an Indiana grocery store. Fortunately, officers were able to get the turkey out: "no harm, no fowl."
OKC bombing: Former President Clinton delivers speech
Don't miss the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony, featuring Former President Bill Clinton as keynote speaker. Join us for a solemn tribute with 168 moments of silence, name readings, and remarks from survivors and family members.
Some schools teach teens how to sleep
Some school districts are introducing an unexpected topic to their high school curriculum: how to sleep. In Mansfield, Ohio, and several Minnesota schools, educators are piloting sleep education programs aimed at helping teens get more rest—and, they hope, improve behavior, attendance, and mental health outcomes in the process. The initiative, reported by the Associated Press, is part of a growing response to what experts have called an adolescent sleep crisis. Kyla Wahlstrom at the University of Minnesota joined LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino to discuss what it all means.
Tampa's largest Easter egg hunt underway
The city of Tampa's largest Easter Egg Hunt kicked off Saturday. Shaun Drinkard with Tampa Downtown Partnership gave LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino a live look at the event.
BREAKING: Putin offers Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, citing humanitarian reasons, the Kremlin said Saturday.
OKC Bombing: Fmr. President Bill Clinton remarks
Don't miss the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony, featuring Former President Bill Clinton as keynote speaker. Join us for a solemn tribute with 168 moments of silence, name readings, and remarks from survivors and family members.
FSU shooting: Student recounts losing sister in Parkland
Many of the students who attended Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, where a gunman opened fire in 2018, graduated and went on to attend Florida State University, where another mass shooting took place Thursday. Alyssa Alhadeff was among the students killed on that day in Parkland, Fla. and now her brother, Robbie, is a student at FSU. He spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about what happened.
More details emerge surrounding FSU shooting
We're continuing to dive deeper into the shooting on the campus of Florida State University. So far we know that two people were killed in the shooting and at least half a dozen injured. The names of the victims killed are Robert Morales, a university dining coordinator, and Tiru Chabba, a married father of two from Greenville, South Carolina, who was working for food service vendor Aramark. The gunman, identified as the stepson of a sheriff’s deputy, arrived on campus an hour before the shooting Thursday and stayed near a parking garage before he walked in and out of buildings and green spaces while firing a handgun just before lunchtime. In roughly four minutes, officers confronted 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a Florida State student, and shot and wounded him. Geno Roefaro, President and CEO of Safewatch weighs in.
Who is Phoenix Ikner?
More details are emerging Friday about Florida State University shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner as law enforcement are trying to piece together what motivated the 20-year-old student to allegedly open fire at his school, killing two and wounding six. The biological mother of Ikner allegedly kidnapped him in 2015, when he was 11, and traveled with him to Norway in violation of a custody agreement, according to Leon County court records. Documents state that Ikner was on medication for several health and mental issues, including a growth hormone disorder and ADHD.
US-Iran nuclear weapons talks resume in Rome
Iran and the US held a second round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Rome. At risk is a possible American or Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, or the Iranians following through on their threats to pursue an atomic weapon. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have spiked over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and after U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels killed more than 70 people and wounded dozens more.