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Sayad Khodai, a senior figure in the elite Quds force, was reportedly shot dead in his car by two gunmen.

Carl Cameron, Fox's former chief political correspondent, said Carlson has been "screaming fire in a crowded movie house for years."

It means the viral outbreak has spread to 14 countries with more than 80 cases detected so far.

Anthony Albanese vows to take the nation in a new direction, creating a renewable energy superpower.

Depp normally drinks clear liquid during his court appearances, so it being yellow on Thursday was a bit unusual.

The pair were involved in an off-duty incident in South Korea ahead of US President Biden's visit.

Stanley Johnson - an ex-European Parliament member - says becoming French is "precious" to him.

US experiments may have contributed to the emergence of Covid-19, leading economist Prof Jeffrey Sachs has warned, as he called for an independent inquiry into whether the virus leaked from a lab.

To help you be better prepared for an impending storm, News 6 is giving away a generator to one of its Insiders.

Finland is the latest country to be cut off from an energy supply that is used to generate electricity and power industry after refusing Russia's decree. Italian energy company Eni said this week that it was "starting procedures" to open a euro and a ruble account. Finland refused the new payment system, with energy company Gasum saying its supply would be halted Saturday. Natural gas accounted for just 6% of Finland's total energy consumption in 2020, Finnish broadcaster YLE said. That pales in comparison to big customers like Italy and Germany, who get 40% and 35% of their gas from Russia, respectively.

The Italian judge confirms his permanent exit from the show, and will be replaced by Anton Du Beke.

The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack.

If you have ever wanted more behind-the-scenes access to our News 6 meteorologists, we’ve got a great experience coming up for Insiders.

This year’s Republican primary contests are likely to affect general election outcomes and even the fate of US democracy. That’s why they’re getting all the attention.

Rebekah Vardy's libel case against Coleen Rooney is on its final day in London's High Court.

A who’s who of European business is backing the $8 billion listing of TV and betting firm FL Entertainment. Stay tuned: This will be addictive viewing.

Flight data reportedly indicates someone in the cockpit made the China Eastern Airlines jet crash.

For those new to the state, there’s a lot of anxiety and unknowns when it comes to how to prepare.

"I haven't talked to a logger in the last few years that is actually making money," the owner of Goodson's All Terrain Logging said.

The deal to buy Twitter can't "move forward" without proof of spam account numbers, Mr Musk says.

Shares of the company have fallen 7% over the last year, dragging its market value down to $306 billion.

Britain remains a global leader in financial services despite Brexit. Keeping its reputation for safety and strong rules should be its focus.

Two years after Joe Biden was elected, American voters return to the polls this November.

Jurors in the high-profile trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard saw a photo of Heard today with what appear to be bruises on her face. Heard, who is being sued by her ex-husband Johnny Depp for defamation, returned to the stand after a weeklong hiatus. Jurors were shown a photo of Heard that was taken at a Los Angeles courthouse when Heard filed for a temporary restraining order against Depp in May 2016.

Unvaccinated people who got Covid last winter have little protection from reinfection, and even vaccinated people might be vulnerable after only a few months.

At the American Freedom Tour In Austin, Texas, Donald Trump compared US deaths in Afghanistan shortly after talking about the Buffalo mass shooting.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas rose two cents overnight in the U.S. and Florida to $4.452 and $4.486 discretely, according to AAA.

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) (Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday reaffirmed his administration's support for Jordan's long-running role as the custodian of Muslim holy sites at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem following a meeting with King Abdullah II at the White House. Biden met with Jordan's Abdullah after several rounds of clashes in recent weeks at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the third holiest site for Muslims. It is built on a hilltop that is also the holiest site for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount. “The President also recognized the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s crucial role as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem,” the White House added in statement. It was believed to be the largest Palestinian funeral in Jerusalem since Faisal Husseini, a Palestinian leader and scion of a prominent family, died in 2001.

AAA’s May 13 report listed an average price of $4.432 for the U.S. and $4.466 for Florida, marking increases since Wednesday of 1.4 and 6.8 cents respectively.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

Hunger caused by the Ukraine war is one more uncomfortable symptom of the world’s refusal to adopt more sustainable agriculture policies and plant-based diets.

The average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Florida and the U.S. has risen to $4.398 and $4.418 respectively.

Gas prices hit a record high in Florida (and across the US) on Thursday, according to a report from AAA. The automotive support club reported...

US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday that exports of US technology to Russia have fallen by 70% as a result of sanctions.

A strong currency may be in America’s national interests over the long term, but right now the hit to exports is a concern.

Traders fear that high inflation and weak economic growth will make it impossible to keep the UK currency from dropping further.

Investors blame US regulators for triggering broad market declines with delisting announcements.

US special operators are looking for "innovative ways" to survive and thrive in the Arctic, the head of US Special Operations Command North said.

Fixed-income assets don’t always do well in a recession, especially when inflation caused the downturn.

The US National Intelligence director warns the Russian president could turn to "more drastic means".

"Live interaction" with another navy's ships "is something you can't replicate," Vice Adm. Daniel Dwyer said.

The US reportedly believes that Russia has made "no significant progress" in the Donbas region during Putin's war against Ukraine.

Pro-choice activists marched to the homes of two conservative Supreme Court justices this weekend.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Jim Taiclet, the president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, that aired Sunday, May 8, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

Known for his pro-Beijing hardline views, he has hinted that he will prioritise security issues.

Kerimov's yacht was seized Thursday by Fijian authorities at the United States' request, with the help of the FBI and the KleptoCapture taskforce.

When Insider's Mikhaila Friel lived in Pennsylvania, she missed a variety of British food — from Cadbury's to haggis, a staple in her native Scotland.

During the past week, the Fed raised interest rates by 0.5%, and warned again of "much too high" inflation, which rattled markets.

US and foreign sharpshooters gathered in North Carolina in March for US Army Special Operations Command's international sniper competition.

The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic.

Florida judge says Andrew Fahie can be released on a $500,000 bond ahead of trial for drug smuggling.

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was captured in October, ending a seven-year manhunt.

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

The US and its allies have imposed hard-hitting sweeping sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

He beat six other candidates in a race that set a record for the most money ever spent on an Ohio election.

A former U.S. Marine who died last week in Ukraine was believed to be the first American citizen killed while fighting there.

Troopers said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on US 441 when he was rear-ended by another vehicle that failed to slow while the man was trying to make a left turn onto Holly Drive.

A body was found along an Osceola County road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

In a series of tweets posted early Saturday morning, the man in charge of the Russian space agency Roscosmos said the country’s cooperation with other nations aboard the International Space Station will not be restored until “illegal sanctions” from the U.S., Canada, European Union and Japan on Russia are lifted.

Ana and Dave Harris started the Empanadas R Us food truck in September 2021, after they recognized her cooking talents.

A man was found shot early Sunday morning in the Carver Shores neighborhood, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Deputies arrested a Lake County man who they say shot and killed his neighbor's dog for digging through his trash can.

A white suburban Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man.

St. Cloud police asked drivers Wednesday to avoid a section of US-192 while they investigated a serious crash.

Portugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.

Workers at a well-known Titusville restaurant are planning a memorial for the owner who recently died in a crash.

A St. Cloud crash has closed the eastbound lanes of US-192 between Missouri Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, according to a tweet sent out by the St. Cloud Police Department.

A suspicious incident at a school bus stop has prompted the Marion County Sheriff's Office to step up patrols at those drop-off locations.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of another monoclonal antibody treatment center.

Krispy Kreme is offering double the treats to people who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Manual contained touching note for original owner.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the opening of a second monoclonal antibody in Central Florida.

As Haitians deal with the aftermath of the earthquake and brace for a storm, organizations are stepping up to do what they can to help the island’s people.

Orange County Public Schools announced Thursday it is extending the enrollment period into August for Orange County Virtual School.

A 19-year-old woman from Osceola County has been reported missing.

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 are shut down due to an overturned semi-truck.

Coco Gauff has won in her return to Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Four Orlando men have been arrested after $740,000 worth of checks were stolen from 636 churches across the country, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

German lawmakers have approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The heat is still building in Central Florida. For St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, Central Florida is looking at more heat. Thursday the high goes to 90 degrees. Late Thursday, a cold front marches into Central Florida from the Gulf of Mexico. By Friday, Central Florida goes right back to partly cloudy sky conditions and dry conditions.

The FHP says two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash near DeLand. DeLAND, Fla. – Two Apopka women were killed Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported around 7:10 a.m. on New York Avenue at DeLand Crossings Boulevard, east of DeLand. The van driver, a 58-year-old Daytona Beach man, suffered minor injuries, troopers said. Westbound lanes of New York Avenue, which is also State Road 44, were closed in the area.

This photo provided by NASA shows US astronaut Kate Rubins outside the International Space Station during a space walk on Friday, March 5, 2021. Rubins and Japan's Soichi Noguchi floated outside to complete unfinished work from Sunday's spacewalk. (NASA via AP)NASA astronauts are conducting the fifth spacewalk of 2021 Saturday as part of improvements to the International Space Station. Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover began the spacewalk at 8:14 a.m. with the work expected to last six and a half hours. pic.twitter.com/sLj2CwAqES — NASA (@NASA) March 13, 2021Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com space newsletter, sent every Wednesday afternoon.

More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASA’s Kate Rubins and Japan’s Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.

Republicans solidly oppose the $15 minimum wage target as an expense that would hurt businesses and cost jobs. “House Democrats believe that the minimum wage hike is necessary. Therefore, this provision will remain in the" bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said. The relief bill would provide millions of people with $1,400 direct payments. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have state minimum wages that exceed the federal $7.25 hourly floor, with only the District of Columbia currently requiring a $15 minimum.

Ford says it will spend $1 billion to modernize its Cologne, Germany, manufacturing center, converting it into a European electric vehicle factory. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DETROIT – Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry. Ford expects two-thirds of its European commercial vehicle sales will be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. “We are going all in on electric vehicles,” Rowley said. The investment is part of Ford's goal of spending at least $15 billion on electric vehicles from now through 2025.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A front moving brought rain and storms to Central Florida overnight and will drag cooler temperatures into the region Tuesday. A day after setting some record highs -- Melbourne topped out at 89 degrees Monday, besting the record of 88, set in 1939 -- highs will be in the low to mid-70s Tuesday. [MASSIVE WINTER STORM HITS MOST OF US]Orlando should reach a high around 72. The record high is 87, set in 1944. Even with the recent storms, Orlando has a yearly rain deficit of 1.12 inches.

ORLANDO, Fla. – In efforts to meet the state’s high demand for a vaccine, Florida is working to increase access to a shot. As of Wednesday, Florida leads the nation with the most reports of a single variant reporting nearly 350 cases of the B.1.1.7 mutation. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Central Florida sees uptick in COVID-19 deaths as state reports 7,000 new cases]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Feb. 10. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 7,458 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,798,280 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 by declining to grant the blocs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. David Ake, file)LONDON – Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union by declining to grant the bloc’s first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. The EU says he should be given the same status as a national ambassador, like the rest of the bloc's 143 envoys around the world. Stano noted that Britain "was cognizant and supportive of this status while it was a member of the European Union. “Nothing has changed since the U.K.’s exit from the European Union to justify any change in stance on the U.K.’s part,” he said.

On Jan. 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in a man in Washington state. The man returned from Seattle from Wuhan, China on Jan. 15 and began experiencing symptoms, according to the CDC. It took only three days before the second US case was confirmed in Chicago. Since then, Florida has seen more than 1.6 million cases of the disease and more than 24,000 deaths. Over the last year, doctors and public health experts have learned a lot about the virus and its treatment.

Ron DeSantis is looking to the approval of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines by federal regulators to expand vaccination beyond Florida’s 65 and older population. We may be at the point whereas we get to the end of February, you have a Johnson & Johnson and you have some of these other things. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he feels optimistic that the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines could be fully evaluated by the FDA soon. [CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING: Daily ClickOrlando.com newsletter delivered to your inbox]DeSantis echoed Fauci’s optimism, at least for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Johnson & Johnson is contracted with the US government to supply 100 million doses of its vaccine.

A man suspected of injuring a West Melbourne police officer flipped a Jeep while fleeing from authorities in Rockledge. WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. – Police in West Melbourne say a 32-year-old man driving a stolen Jeep accused of injuring an officer was captured Friday afternoon in Rockledge after he crashed fleeing authorities. West Melbourne Sgt. While running from officers, Blake was holding a bag and continued to reach into it, alarming officers, according to the West Melbourne Police Department. Wanted: West Melbourne police are seeking this man and the Jeep he was driving.

WASHINGTON – US Representative Val Demings said she was in the gallery of the house chambers when they were told the inside of the capitol building had been breached. Demings said that her goal was to be watchful, but helpful as police worked to move them to another location. — Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) January 7, 2021“I was looking into the eyes of my colleagues and we all were not sure how it would end. Her husband, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said that for a brief time during the chaos, he couldn’t reach his wife. “We went through the emotional rollercoaster not knowing if she was safe or not,” Jerry Demings said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was found slain in her Winter Garden apartment Monday, however, the primary suspect in the case is now also dead after police say he took his own life. [TRENDING: Christmas forecast: Back-to-back cold fronts coming | Florida rolls out daily vaccine report | US prepares to ship second vaccine]Winter Garden police said around 3:15 p.m. officers responded to the Promenade Apartments on Winter Garden Vineland Road for a wellbeing check. Felipe died following an apparent struggle but her cause of death is pending an autopsy, according to police. Police said officers learned Felipe fled to an apartment complex in West Palm Beach. Winter Garden police worked with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and West Palm Beach police to locate Felipe but investigators said he took his own life before officers could apprehend him.

[TRENDING: Christmas forecast: Back-to-back cold fronts coming | Florida rolls out daily vaccine report | US prepares to ship second vaccine]The good news? If all you want for Christmas is colder weather, you’ll get your Christmas wish too! Our next weather maker will move on Christmas Eve bringing a few thunderstorms with it. Northern counties will spend a good part of the day in the upper 40s before reaching the low 50s. Lows north of I-4 will reach the low 30s.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – A missing man was found dead with a gunshot wound in his car in the parking lot of Walmart on State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs, according to police. [TRENDING: Christmas forecast: Back-to-back cold fronts coming | Florida rolls out daily vaccine report | US prepares to ship second vaccine]The Altamonte Springs Police Department said the victim was identified as Anthony Bradford. Bradford was found around 11:40 p.m. Sunday and police said he was previously reported missing by his father on Saturday. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 407-339-2441. Check back for more updates on this developing story.

By Wednesday afternoon we start another warm up into Christmas Eve. Afternoon high temperaturesA strong cold front looks to slice through the region Christmas Eve bringing rain chances back to Central Florida. Rain chances increase later in the day Christmas Eve. Cold air spills into Central Florida Christmas morning through Christmas Day. Some south of Orlando may start Christmas off mild, but afternoon highs will likely be held in the 50s.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida officials acknowledged Friday that state servers appear to have been compromised by overseas hackers who gained entry by imbedding malicious code into networking software from a Texas-based software company, SolarWinds. The software helps network administrators monitor the performance of their servers and systems. The Florida officials were not prepared to discuss how serious the breach might have been amid conflicting statements and information from some companies involved in investigating the breach. Outside meddling has been an especially sensitive issue in Florida because of previous breaches by Russian hackers. Ron DeSantis ordered his secretary of state to launch a review of election security after revelations that Russian hackers infiltrated election systems in at least two Florida counties.

Ahead of the front Sunday afternoon, temperatures climb into the low to mid-70s. By Monday and Tuesday, highs will struggle to climb out of the 60s again. Another shot of cold air arrives in time for ChristmasA much bigger cold front arrives Christmas Eve. Once again, ahead of the front, temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 70s both Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will struggle to climb out of the 50s Christmas Day.

DeLAND, Fla. – DeLand police say they need the public’s help identifying a man who was found dead near International Speedway Boulevard Saturday evening. The human remains were found around 5:30 p.m. in a wooded area near State Road 15A and International Speedway Boulevard, records show. [TRENDING: First doses of vaccine sent across US | OK if drivers can’t see out rear window? | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]Authorities have not provided information on the man’s cause of death or whether foul play is suspected. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Bota at 386-626-7422.