Elvira is standing by her criticism of Ariana Grande almost a year after calling out the "Wicked" star for her allegedly rude behavior during a past encounter.The 74-year-old horror icon, whose real name is Cassandra Peterson, previously accused Grande, 32, of snubbing her during one of her "Mistress of the Dark" shows.Grande later apologized, saying she didnt recall the encounter and attributed it to an anxiety attack she was experiencing at the time.During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Peterson doubled down on her version of events and shared her reaction to Grande's apology.ELVIRA CRITICIZES ARIANA GRANDE FOR DIVA BEHAVIOR AT ONE OF HER SHOWS"I told a story that really happened. She did it. I wasn't making it up. It was very offensive," Peterson said.She continued, "I had all the celebrities who I had ever come to my show and there was a ton were always gracious and kind, and, um, she was not. I'm sorry to say that.""It's disappointing when you hear things like that, and learn things like that," Elvira added. "It's sad. But, oh well."In October 2024, Peterson first spoke publicly about her encounter with Grande, adding fuel to long-running "diva" rumors surrounding the singer.During an appearance at Knott's Scary Farm, Elvira participated in a Q & A session where she asked about her worst celebrity interaction.In a fan-recorded video, Peterson, who made her character "Elvira" famous beginning in the early '80s, recalled meeting Grande but didn't disclose when the interaction occurred.Peterson said Grande "came [to my show] and she brought 20 guests. So she wanted 21 tickets. We're like, OK," Peterson started. "She gets backstage, and she asks if I could take pictures with all of her friends and relatives she brought.""I take a picture with every single one of them. I sign autographs for every single one of them," Peterson explained. "Then I say to her, Could we take a photo together, and she goes, No, I don't really do that.'""And then she left before my show started. All her relatives stayed," she remembered.Peterson later posted a screenshot to Instagram featuring an article written about the conflict. A day later, Grande left a comment on the post in which she expressed her remorse for the interaction.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Im so disheartened to see this. i actually dont even remember getting the chance to meet you because i had an anxiety attack and to my memory, left before the rest of my family (this was around 7 years ago and at the time i was really not great with being in public crowds or loud places) but if im misremembering this moment, i sincerely apologize for offending you so," Grande wrote at the time.She continued, "Thank you for being so nice to my mom, she told me how lovely you were (she might have different feelings about that now but ill talk to her clearly, we all have our days!) sending love always. youll always be our queen of halloween!"While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Peterson shared that she wasn't impressed with the "We Can't Be Friends" singer's apology, pointing to the line about how "her mom used to really like me, but maybe not now." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"What's the word? You know, where you do something, but you really have other thoughts in mind? Like, 'Thank you, not really, thank you,'" Peterson said.The "Yours Cruelly, Elvira" told Entertainment Weekly that she and Grande haven't spoken since the Grammy Award winner's apology."After that response from her, no, I just let the whole thing drop," Peterson said.Peterson expressed her hope that Grande might learn humility from the experience."I think when you're young and you're in show business well, if you last in show business for any amount of time and are still famous you do learn a lot of lessons along the way, and you get a little more humble," she muses. "So hopefully that will happen with her."ARIANA GRANDE DEFENDS HERSELF AGAINST 'DIVA' ACCUSATIONSFox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Grande and Peterson for comment.Grande has previously spoken out about being accused of diva behavior.In May 2020, Grande appeared on Apple Music's "Zane Lowe Show," and spoke about how she was impacted by the media's narrative of her."I stopped doing interviews for a really long time because I felt like whenever I would get into a position where somebody would try to say something for clickbait or twist my words or blah-blah-blah. I would defend myself and then people would be like, Oh, shes a diva.' And I was like, This doesnt make any sense.'"Grande pointed out that women in her position are often spoken about differently than men. "It makes you want to quiet down a little bit. But I'm trying to also say, F--- that.""I'm tired of seeing women silenced by it. I think there's this thing where, like, we'll hear something or [someone will be] like, Oh she said this. It really sits with you. And you feel like, Oh wow, should I not express myself anymore or should I not have this fight that I want to have anymore? Should I just say, OK and let it be? It kind of f---s you up a little bit."

The federal judge who sentenced the defendant found guilty of attempting to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is being criticized by conservatives on social media for the length of the sentence and for concerns over Nicholas Roske, who goes by Sophie, identifying as transgender.Judge Deborah Boardman, a Biden appointee, sentenced Roske to eight years in prison on Friday for attempting to assassinate Kavanaugh in June 2022, in the weeks before the Supreme Courts landmark Dobbs decision.The sentence is far lower than what theDepartment of Justice(DOJ) had sought. Prosecutors said Roske should face at least 30 years, while Roske's defense team had asked for eight.Boardman said during the sentencing hearing that while Roske's actions were "reprehensible," she also considered a string of mitigating factors, including that Roske "spontaneously confessed to and cooperated with police."BONDI PRAISES RYAN ROUTH VERDICT, SAYS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WAS AN 'AFFRONT TO OUR VERY NATION ITSELF'"Maryland U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardmana Biden appointeeis a national disgrace," Mike Davis, a conservative lawyer and strategist and former Chief Counsel for Nominations to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, wrote on X on Friday. "She only sentenced to 8 years, instead of 30, someone who attempted to murder Justice Kavanaugh and his family in their home. Make no mistake: Todays Democrats want conservatives killed."Another person wrote that Boardman "needs to be removed from the bench right the f--- now," then shared a screenshot of another post mentioning that Boardman asked if Roske would be sent to a womens prison.FEDERAL JUDGE RELEASES WOMAN ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO KILL TRUMPAuthor M.A. Rothman called the sentence "pathetic.""A guy who showed up at a Supreme Court Justices house armed and ready to k*ll him just got a lighter sentence than some people get for tax crimes and the judge turned it into a trans acceptance story," he added. "This is beyond parody. The DOJ wanted 30 years. He got 8. And the media barely blinked."Another person on X balked at Boardman considering the "fact that he now identifies as a woman into giving him a lower sentence."The DOJ plans to appeal the sentence, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was a disgusting attack against our entire judicial system by a profoundly disturbed individual," she wrote on X. "@TheJusticeDept will be appealing the woefully insufficient sentence imposed by the district court, which does not reflect the horrific facts of this case."Boardman was appointed as a U.S. magistrate judge for the District of Marylandin 2019, until she was nominated by former President Joe Biden to be a U.S. district judge.She was confirmed by the Senate in 2021.Fox News' Ashley Oliver and Jake Gibson contributed to this report.

The Washington Post editorial board slammed New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani Friday for "holding back gifted students in the name of equity" following his proposal to phase out gifted education programs in the city."Who could have guessed that Zohran Mamdani (D), the leading candidate to become the next New York mayor, would provoke a firestorm by announcing this week that he intends to phase out the citys early elementary school programs for gifted students in the name of equity? Parents of bright children want access to schooling that meets their needs?" The Post questioned. "Shocking."In response to a New York Times questionnaire on Thursday, the mayoral hopeful revealed his plans to eliminate gifted programs for public school children in N.Y.C. until they enter third grade.MAMDANI TORCHED OVER 'DESTRUCTIVE' PLAN TO AXE NYC GIFTED PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTNERSThe headline for the Post's editorial read, "Holding back gifted students in the name of equity."The city's current program allows students to enter these gifted programs starting in kindergarten after they have been nominated by their preschool teachers, and meet other criteria based on their grades.As noted by The Post, the city's gifted student program has long-faced criticism from those on the left who argue that the program exacerbates segregation in the city's school system."Students who come from higher-income families are at an advantage of being selected, resulting in a disproportionate number of White and Asian kids. Black and Hispanic kids, who comprise 66 percent of total enrollment, make up only 21 percent of participants in these programs," the outlet reported.MAMDANI SLAMMED FOR USING KIDS IN CAMPAIGN VIDEOS AFTER GLOATING ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA-FREE CHILDHOODThe Post was critical of Mamdani and other school systems that have made similar changes to their gifted student programs for not appreciating the fact that "gifted children have different learning needs from their peers, just as children with cognitive disabilities benefit from education plans that are specific to them.""Parents see the gifted programs as stepping stones toward high-achieving schools down the road. But the solution is not to take away opportunities from children who are currently benefiting from them; it is to expand the program and improve how the city identifies children from underserved populations," the outlet argued.In closing, The Post warned that politicians "tread on dangerous ground when their pursuit of equity comes at the cost of childrens opportunities."UNEARTHED MAMDANI COLLEGE NEWSPAPER WRITINGS PROMOTE ANTI-ISRAEL BOYCOTT, RAIL AGAINST 'WHITE PRIVILEGE'This isnt the first time the Posts editorial board has warned about Mamdanis potential impact on N.Y.C. if he were to be elected.In June, The Post argued that Mamdani's socialist policies could bring the city back to the "bad old days" and "discredit" the next generation of Democratic leaders."New Yorkers should be worried that he would lead Gotham back to the bad old days of civic dysfunction, and Democrats should fear that he will discredit their next generation of party leaders, almost all of whom are better than this democratic socialist," The Post cautioned.Fox News Digital has reached out to Mamdani's campaign for comment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's previous comments about league and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark's earning potential during a CNBC interview resurfaced on social media Friday.The previous comments came to light after Engelbert denied telling Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier that Clark "should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn't make anything," according to Collier.While Engelbert denied making that statement during a news conference Friday, her previous comments during an interview at the CNBC Changemakers Summit in April 2024 echoed similar themes.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Caitlin has the ability to make up to a half-million dollars just in WNBA wages this year. So, of course, theyre just looking at a base which is collectively bargained. And, actually, its low because shes the No. 1 pick. Shell make a little more than that," Engelbert said."She also has millions and millions of dollars [in] endorsements. Because she declared to become pro, her endorsements are higher in dollar value. She has a global platform now, not just a U.S. platform. So, shes going to do just fine as will the top players in the league as every league does."Engelbert's made the comments just days after Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Fever. Clark's WNBA base salary that year was just $76,535.Clark did sign an eight-year, $28 million deal with Nike that she signed in April 2024, before she ever played a game in the WNBA. And she had previous deals with Nike and other sponsors during her college career at Iowa.The commissioner faced immense backlash from fans, media pundits and active players after Collier made the allegations that Engelbert said Clark should be "grateful" and "wouldn't make anything" without the WNBA last week, which Collier said came in a private conversation.Collier also alleged Engelbert told her, "Players should be on their knees, thanking their lucky stars for the media rights deal that I got them."While addressing the alleged comments about Clark, Engelbert denied making them."Obviously, I did not make those comments. Caitlin has been a transformational player in this league. She's been a great representative of the game. Shes brought in tens of millions of new fans to the game," Engelbert said at Friday's news conference.However, Engelbert did not explicitly deny making the alleged comments about players that "should be on their knees." Instead, the commissioner responded by claiming there have been a lot of "inaccuracies" reported in the media."There's a lot of inaccuracy out there through social media and all this reporting," Engelbert said. "A lot of reporting, a lot of innacuracy about what I say, what I didn't say."INSIDE CAITLIN CLARK AND ANGEL REESE'S IMPACT ON MEN'S BASKETBALLEngelbert later said, "I'm disheartened. I'm a human too. I have a family. I have two kids who are devastated by these comments. So, all I say is that it's obviously been a tough week, and I just think there's a lot of innacuracy out there."Still, Engelbert acknowledged that if players don't feel "appreciated," she has "to do better.""I was disheartened to hear that some players feel the league and that I personally do not care about them or listen to them," Engelbert said before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals Friday night."If the players in the W dont feel appreciated and value from the league, we have to do better, and I have to do better."The WNBA and its players' union, the WNBPA, are in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.The players association and the WNBA agreed to an eight-year agreement in 2020, but the WNBPA voted last eyar to opt out of the agreement early. The current agreement expires Oct. 31.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A judge on Saturday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending underage migrants to adult detention centers once they turn 18.U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contrerassaid the new policy violates an order he issued in 2021, ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to not send any migrant to an ICE detention center after they turn 18.Underage migrants arent held in ICE detention centers. Theyre held in centers run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for comment.CONSERVATIVES RALLY AROUND APPLE REMOVING ICE-TRACKING APPS TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENTTheTrump administrationis now offering teen migrants a $2,500 stipend to leave the United States voluntarily, according to several reports citing a letter sent Friday by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement to shelters housing migrant children.Several immigration rights groups had asked Contreras to intervene in the filing made just after midnight Saturday morning.Last month, another judge blocked theTrump administrationfrom deporting certain Guatemalan minors to their home country after the government walked back claims that it intended to reunite the youths with their parents.Judge Timothy Kelly, who issued the order, said the Trump administration could not show that any parents wanted their children back.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OFFERS TEEN MIGRANTS $2,500 TO LEAVE US VOLUNTARILY: REPORTS"That explanation crumbled like a house of cards about a week later," Kelly wrote in his order. "There is no evidence before the Court that the parents of these children sought their return."Michelle Lapointe, a lawyer for the American Immigration Council, one of the organizations involved in the filing, told The Associated Press: "All of these are pieces of the same general policy to coerce immigrant youth into giving up their right to seek protection in the United States."Migrant children in the U.S. are often released into foster care or to family members as long as theyre not considered a flight risk or a danger.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLawyers for some of the migrants said they heard that ICE was telling shelters that children turning 18 would be taken to ICE detention centers, even if they already had plans to be released and that they could only be released on a case-by-case basis for "urgent humanitarian reasons" or "significant public benefit."Fox News' Ashley Oliver and Michael Dorgan and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had a record-breaking presence during Navy's 34-31 win over Air Force Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland.Hegseth led a push-up brigade with cadets, officers and fans at the game that broke a Guiness World Record. Hegseth's charge of 3,068 broke the record for most people doing push-ups simultaneously for one minute.Navy not only beat Air Force's football team, but it also took the push-up record from the Air Force Academy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe previous record was 2,926, achieved by the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on April 20, 2023, according to Guiness World Records.Hegseth's feat drew praise on social media.Hegseth was a big part of the festivities for Navy's football team on Saturday.He also joined in on the postgame celebration and gave the players a boisterous locker room speech after their thrilling win.TRUMP DECLARES REAWAKENING OF WARRIOR SPIRIT, UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR MILITARY: I HAVE YOUR BACKSThe victory gave Navy (5-0) a leg up in holding on to the Commander-in-Chief's trophy, awarded to the winner of the round-robin between the Navy, Air Force and Army service academies.Navy will look to clinch the trophy in the annual Army-Navy game Dec. 13.Earlier on Saturday, Hegseth fired the navy chief of staff Jon Harrison, who had been appointed in January.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Brazils Health Ministry is warning people to avoid cocktails after tainted liquor killed at least one person, blinded others and fueled a nationwide panic.From chic So Paulo bars to Rio de Janeiros beaches, Brazilians are on edge after a wave of suspected poisonings from methanol-contaminated liquor left drinkers dead, blind or in comas.Officials have confirmed one death from methanol poisoning. The Health Ministry says 127 suspected cases have been reported nationwide with 11 confirmed and 116 under review across at least five states and the capital, Braslia.Local media said victims included patrons at upscale bars and restaurants. Some lost their sight or fell into comas after drinking famous Brazilian caipirinhas, vodka tonics and other clear cocktails.MUNICH OKTOBERFEST FAIRGROUNDS CLOSED AFTER BOMB THREAT AND DEADLY EXPLOSION"Im definitely not going out to drink this weekend. Things are worrying," said Rafael Martinez, a 30-year-old architect in So Paulo. "For now, Id rather stick to soda or, at most, beer, which they said is harder to tamper with."Health Minister Alexandre Padilha urged Brazilians to "steer clear of colorless spirits" and announced new emergency measures, including the purchase of 2,500 doses of fomepizole, an antidote for methanol poisoning, and 12,000 ampoules of medical-grade ethanol. Shipments began Saturday to five states as the government races to prevent more deaths.According to the ministry, Brazil has recorded 127 suspected cases, with 11 confirmed and 12 deaths still under investigation. Most are in So Paulo, though cases have surfaced as far as Pernambuco and Mato Grosso do Sul. Padilha said the new stockpile would ensure "no patient goes without treatment" and that both antidotes can be administered even before lab confirmation.FEDS INTERCEPT 1,300 BARRELS OF METH PRECURSOR CHEMICALS SHIPPED FROM CHINA TO MEXICOFederal police are investigating a potential link to organized crime groups accused of distributing counterfeit liquor.Methanol is an industrial chemical that can cause nerve and liver damage and is sometimes found in fake or poorly distilled alcohol.Restaurant owners are suspending liquor sales to reassure nervous customers."Last night no one bought drinks even I dont want to drink," said Nikolaos Loukopoulos, who runs a Greek restaurant in So Paulo. "With a beer, were fine in this heat. Why risk it?"Tourist hot spot Rio de Janeiro has not recorded any confirmed cases, but beach kiosks and restaurants have posted warnings on social media to calm visitors.Thais Flores, a 28-year-old dental surgeon visiting Rio from So Paulo, said she reluctantly ordered a Corona at a beach kiosk."I dont really like beer, but because of the latest news, its been my drink of choice."Her friend, Raquel Marques, 29, said she risked drinking a vodka caipirinha anyway."Im scared, but we took a chance," she said. "The guy said he bought it at the market."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe scare comes as Brazil prepares for its peak tourism season, raising fears of an economic hit to its beaches and nightlife industry.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A U.S. District Court on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the Trump administration from deploying 200 National Guardsmen to Portland, Oregon, amid violent anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests.The lawsuit, brought by the State of Oregon and City of Portland, argued the deployment was unlawful, exceeding the presidents statutory and constitutional authority.Judge Karin Immergut, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, granted the TRO blocking the federal action.OBAMA-NOMINATED FEDERAL JUDGE MARRIED TO HOUSE DEM RECUSES HIMSELF FROM OREGON NATIONAL GUARD CASETrump in June issued a memorandum authorizing the federalization of National Guard troops, citing threats to federal employees and property during protests against immigration enforcement.While violence was reported near a Portland ICE facility in June, the state alleged that, by late summer, protests had become small and largely peaceful.On Sept. 27, Trump announced via Truth Social he was directing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to deploy troops to "war-ravaged Portland" to protect against "Antifa and other domestic terrorists" and authorized "full force, if necessary."The following day, Hegseth ordered the federalization of 200 Oregon National Guard members over the objection of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, who insisted there was no public safety emergency.Despite increasing violence and numerous arrests, the State of Oregon and the City of Portland filed suit, arguing that the deployment was unlawful and unconstitutional.NATIONAL GUARD NOW IN PLACE FOR OREGON AMID CHAOS, DEATH AND DESTRUCTION: TRUMPImmergut ruled Saturday that Trump's federalization order exceeded his authority because the law only allows the president to call in the National Guard under exceptional circumstances, including invasion, rebellion or an inability to execute federal law using regular forces.The court found none of those conditions existed in Oregon, determining that local and federal law enforcement were capable of maintaining order.Further, because Immergut ruled Trump acted outside statutory limits, she found the order also violated the 10th Amendment by infringing on Oregons sovereign right to control its own National Guard.In addressing irreparable harm, Immergut said the state faced constitutional injury from loss of control over its Guard, operational harm from diversion of troops trained for state emergencies and public safety risks.The court held the public interest favored restraint, emphasizing the importance of maintaining civilian control and avoiding military intrusion.TRUMP VOWS 'FULL FORCE' AS HE PLANS TO SEND TROOPS TO PORTLAND AMID ANTI-ICE PROTESTS"This country has a longstanding and foundational tradition of resistance to government overreach, especially in the form of military intrusion into civil affairs," Immergut wrote in her decision. "This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition: this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law."In granting the TRO, the court blocked the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Portland.The order will remain in effect for 14 days, until Oct. 18, unless extended.Immergut also denied the governments request to stay or pause the order.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSandy Chung, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, released a statement applauding the judge's ruling, noting it is "consistent with the law and the facts on the ground in Portland.""Not only would deployment of our states National Guard members waste up to $10 million in taxpayer dollars, there is simply no basis to deploy troops into Portland," Chung wrote. "The Presidents attempt to do so is a dangerous abuse of power, and very disrespectful of our state, its people, and our National Guard service members."

A Missouri man was found dead from a likely bear attack this week, just two days after he sent photos to his family of a bear at his campsite in Arkansas, according to officials.Police found the 60-year-old mans body several hundred yards from his campsite near Mt. Judea, Arkansas, on Thursday. The area showed signs of a struggle and had drag marks away from the camp.The man's son had asked for a welfare check because his dad hadnt checked in for a couple of days since sending the photos. His body has "extensive" injuries "consistent with those expected from a large carnivore attack," the Newton County Sheriffs Department said in a release.ALASKA JOGGER DRAGGED 100 YARDS BY BEAR IN TERRIFYING PREDAWN ATTACK NEAR DRIVEWAYSearch efforts were still underway on Saturday to find the bear, which appeared to be a young male, according to the photos sent by the man. Officials said they weren't sure the bear in the photos was the one that attacked."Until the Arkansas Crime Lab completes the autopsy, we can't 100% say it was a bear, but everything strongly indicates it," Sheriff Glenn Wheeler said in a statement. "We are attempting to find the bear and dispose of it so the Game and Fish Commission can test it for anything that may have led to the encounter."He added, "We know without a doubt that a bear was in camp with our victim and the injuries absolutely are consistent with a bear attack. This is a highly unusual case. We are very early in the investigation and search and will update as we can. If you are in the area, just be aware and use caution, especially with children. History tells us that once a bear becomes predatory, it often continues those behaviors."The campground, known asSam's Throne, has been temporarily closed to the public while the search for the bear continues. Wheeler warned people to be vigilant while enjoying the outdoors: keep food away from where you sleep, dont approach bears even if theyre small and carry bear spray or some other way to defend yourself.WOMAN SAVES HUSBAND'S LIFE WITH BEAR SPRAY DURING GRIZZLY ATTACK IN WILDERNESS"I don't want this to become open season on any bear that someone may see, as most bears fear humans and run away," Wheeler added. "But, at the same time, don't put yourself or others in jeopardy."This would be the second bear attack in the state in a month if confirmed.A 72-year-old Arkansas man was mauled by a black bear in early September. He later died of his injuries.Before that, the last fatal bear attack in Arkansas was in 1892, according to the Arkansas Times."I dont even know how to put it into words, to tell you the truth. These things just dont happen," Keith Stephens, the chief of communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, told the newspaper. "It just seems so bizarre. Its not even in my realm of comprehension. Im really in shock today. Actually, when I was told about it, I thought they were kidding me just to give me a hard time from the last one. Its obviously not a joking matter, but it just didnt seem real."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe bear in the first attack was previously euthanized.

Maryland officials reinterred 65 of the state's earliest settlers in a powerful ceremony more than 300 years after the settlers' first burials.The reinterment was held at Historic St. Mary's City, a colonial town off the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, on Sept. 20. Earlier this year, the site drew national headlines when it opened up a reconstructed 17th-century Catholic church.The Brick Chapel was the center of Catholic worship in Maryland until 1704, when the Protestant governor of Maryland shuttered the building's doors.TREASURES IN ITALY, INCLUDING 2,300-YEAR-OLD TOMB, UNEARTHED DURING SEWER INSTALLATIONThe recent reinterment marked the chapels most meaningful use yet. Henry Miller, Ph.D., a senior research fellow at Historic St. Mary's City, spoke to Fox News Digital about the observance.Sept. 20 marked the day the 65 individuals were finally returned to a new burial vault after their remains had been respectfully studied and preserved.The event, attended by Archbishop of Baltimore William E. Lori, included a procession, a chapel blessing and the reburial.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER ANCIENT BAPTISTERY IN FRANCE TIED TO EARLY CHRISTIAN RITUALSMiller painstakingly planned all the period-accurate details, he said, such as the horse-drawn hearse, the cannon salute and the inclusion of "Salve Regina," a hymn that settlers would have known well."Having the archbishop was important, as these [settlers] were almost all Catholics," he said."The parts were all planned to create a dignified, memorable and honorable ceremony to return these people to their resting place."Miller said it took six hours to place all the remains in the vault. To save time, the public ceremony focused on what he called "the most forgotten" the babies left out of historical records.ANCIENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVEALS MYSTERIOUS 1,600-YEAR-OLD WARNING TO NONBELIEVERS: 'ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS'"We placed the remains of eight of them in small black boxes wrapped with black ribbon and a sprig of rosemary attached," he said. "They were in the coffin [we carried]."He went on, "I found eight pallbearers who are descendants of 17th-century Maryland immigrants . Once the coffin was brought into the chapel with an honor guard, the archbishop blessed their remains, and each pallbearer was given a box to carry to the burial vault for interment."Miller added, "I named the pallbearer and their ancestor, and then said what we could about the little baby they were holding."All of the details, down to the coffin, were as accurate and respectful as possible, he said.TOWER OF LONDON DIG REVEALS BLACK DEATH-ERA SKELETONS BELOW POPULAR TOURIST SITE: 'TIP OF THE ICEBERG'"The coffin itself is a precise reconstruction of one we excavated at the site," Miller said. "We also carefully measured the locations and orientations of all the nails and the soil stains from the coffin wood, so that it was possible to fully and accurately reconstruct it."My goal was to honor these long-forgotten men, women and children, showing them dignity and respect at the place they had been buried over three centuries ago," he added.Miller also said, "As an archaeologistwho helped excavate them,I felt both a professional and personal obligation to see them properly reinterred. It was the proper and respectful way to treat them."MEDIEVAL KNIGHT'S TOMB DISCOVERED BENEATH FORMER ICE CREAM PARLOR IN POLAND: 'VERY RARE'Before the burial, researchers studied the remains and gleaned insights on everything from chronic illnesses and dental care to lead ingestion and diet in colonial America something that Miller says will be the subject of a future book.He also said the event could serve as a model for how excavated remains are treated elsewhere in the U.S., noting that respecting ancestors "is a deeply seated human tradition.""I feel we honored them as the founders of Maryland, and as individuals who sacrificed much to do that, giving up all they knew to try for a new life in an unfamiliar land," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"All of them have been forgotten for centuries, except by a few historians, and this has allowed us to return them to memory."Beyond Maryland's history, the archaeologist also used the event to deliver a national message about tolerance and coexistence.The call came just 10 days after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot in Utah, a stark reminder of how political violence continues to divide the U.S."[Marylanders] learned that people with different viewpoints can live together without violence," Miller said in his speech."That is a legacy as important in late 2025 as it was in the 1600s."MORE FROM FOX NEWS LIFESTYLEOverall, Miller said that St. Mary's City should be recognized as much as Jamestown and Plymouth, considering the colonial settlement's role in pioneering religious liberty."These people set the precedent in North America, beginning in 1634, for a core part of the American experience as expressed in the First Amendment, [meaning] no established church and the free exercise of religion," he said. "The first North American introduction of these ideas happened at St. Mary's City.""That should place St. Mary's on a par with Jamestown and Plymouth as founding places of the American experience."