Escapee Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist who sparked a multi-agency manhunt after fleeing custody last month, has been captured.Nicknamed the "Devil in the Ozarks," Hardin was apprehended this afternoon approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of the North Central Unit prison facility from which he escaped on May 25, the Izard County Sheriffs Office said.Hardins identity was confirmed through fingerprint analysis prior to the department's announcement of his long-awaited capture.Officials said that he was taken into custody without incident, ending a weeks-long manhunt that had drawn in local law enforcement, state police, federal agencies, and elite tactical units. The capture of the fugitive came after authorities focused their search in the rugged, remote terrain surrounding the prison grounds.DANGEROUS 'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS' FORMER POLICE CHIEF ON THE RUN AS EXPERT WARNS OUTDOORSMEN TO STAY AWAYHardin, 56, was serving an 80-year sentence for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and a previously unsolved 1997 rape case.Hardin escaped prison through a sally port, wearing a makeshift ADC-style uniform, ADC communications director Rand Champion said last week, noting the uniform he was wearing was not official.ARKANSAS OFFICIALS RELEASE NEW PHOTO OF ESCAPED 'DEVIL IN THE OZARKS' ON RUN FOR WEEKSIn a statement, the Izard County Sheriffs Office thanked the public and the law enforcement community for their ongoing support and vigilance during the manhunt."We sincerely appreciate the continued support of the community for all law enforcement personnel involved in this operation," the department said.Officials have not yet released further details regarding how Hardin was located or whether he received any outside assistance during his escape. Investigations into the security breach remain ongoing.Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.

The suspect accused of injuring over a dozen people after throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators last weekend appeared in federal court in Denver Friday to face a federal hate crime charge.Along with a federal hate crime charge, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, faces additional charges in Colorado, including attempted murder.Soliman allegedly crafted 18 Molotov cocktails before driving to Boulder June 1 and prepared for the peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators to arrive for the "Run For Their Lives," in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman is accused of throwing two incendiary devices at the crowd.Soliman entered a courtroom Friday wearing a green jumpsuit and handcuffs.BOULDER SUSPECT SPENT A YEAR PLANNING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK ON PRO-ISRAEL MARCH: DOCSWhile waiting for the hearing to start, Soliman silently rocked in his chair and looked around the room but away from the audience.It began with Soliman being asked if he had read the complaint filed against him. After confirming that he had, Soliman was read his rights, and he asked for a court-appointed attorney.The court determined Soliman qualified for a court-appointed attorney.MOHAMED SOLIMAN ALLEGEDLY PLANNED MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK AFTER GUN PURCHASE DENIAL: DOCSProsecutor Melissa Hindman requested that Soliman be detained, and the defendant did not contest that request.Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella ordered Soliman be detained and set the next court date for 10 a.m. June 18.Victims and witnesses observed Soliman throw what appeared to be a glass bottle, which burst upon impact, creating large flames, an affidavit said. He also allegedly used a commercial weed sprayer as a "makeshift blowtorch."According to the affidavit, authorities discovered multiple glass bottles containing liquid, a lighter, rags, an insecticide sprayer and an AR-style rifle BB gun in Soliman's 2015 silver Toyota Prius.BOULDER TERROR ATTACK WITNESS DESCRIBES 'HORRIFIC' SCENE AT PRO-ISRAEL RALLYAuthorities also found a Quran and paperwork with the words "Israel," "Palestine" and "USAID."In his interview with law enforcement, Soliman said he had no remorse for his actions and reiterated his intent to carry them out again if given the opportunity.The affidavit noted that Soliman left behind an iPhone and a journal at his Colorado Springs home, detailing his motivations and preparations for the attack.Facing a litany of charges, including multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and possession of incendiary devices, Soliman had initially been held on $10 million bond.If convicted, and his sentences are ordered to run consecutively, he could face a maximum of 384 years in state prison for those charges alone. Soliman was also charged with two counts of use of an incendiary device, which could add up to 48 years if served consecutively.Fox News' Alexandra Rego and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

A group of around 500 teenagers was dispersed by police after gathering at a beach in New York for "Senior Cut Day" that descended into chaos.Somewhere around 500 teenagers went to Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, after a flyer promoting "Senior Cut Day" spread on social media, drawing people to the beach. According to News 12, police had to break up the crowd.Witnesses told the outlet that the beach quickly spiraled out of control once the massive number of teenagers arrived.JERSEY SHORE BOARDWALK MAYHEM PUTS BLUE STATE'S 'SOFT' CRIME APPROACH UNDER MICROSCOPELaw enforcement officers restricted access to other areas of the beach to stop any continued violence. No serious injuries were reported.Police and other law enforcement allegedly saw multiple fights between teenagers.DOZENS ARRESTED AFTER MEMORIAL DAY VIOLENCE ROCKS JERSEY SHORE BOARDWALK"The beach was never like this," said one person who saw the mass gathering of teenagers. "We came here as kidsit was so calm. But now its just crazy."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Nassau County Police Department said one individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and menacing.

The suspect accused of injuring over a dozen people after throwing Molotov cocktails into a crowd of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators last weekend appeared in federal court in Denver Friday to face a federal hate crime charge.Along with a federal hate crime charge, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, faces additional charges in Colorado, including attempted murder.Soliman allegedly crafted 18 Molotov cocktails before driving to Boulder June 1 and prepared for the peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators to arrive for the "Run For Their Lives," in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman is accused of throwing two incendiary devices at the crowd.Soliman entered a courtroom Friday wearing a green jumpsuit and handcuffs.BOULDER SUSPECT SPENT A YEAR PLANNING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK ON PRO-ISRAEL MARCH: DOCSWhile waiting for the hearing to start, Soliman silently rocked in his chair and looked around the room but away from the audience.It began with Soliman being asked if he had read the complaint filed against him. After confirming that he had, Soliman was read his rights, and he asked for a court-appointed attorney.The court determined Soliman qualified for a court-appointed attorney.MOHAMED SOLIMAN ALLEGEDLY PLANNED MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK AFTER GUN PURCHASE DENIAL: DOCSProsecutor Melissa Hindman requested that Soliman be detained, and the defendant did not contest that request.Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella ordered Soliman be detained and set the next court date for 10 a.m. June 18.Victims and witnesses observed Soliman throw what appeared to be a glass bottle, which burst upon impact, creating large flames, an affidavit said. He also allegedly used a commercial weed sprayer as a "makeshift blowtorch."According to the affidavit, authorities discovered multiple glass bottles containing liquid, a lighter, rags, an insecticide sprayer and an AR-style rifle BB gun in Soliman's 2015 silver Toyota Prius.BOULDER TERROR ATTACK WITNESS DESCRIBES 'HORRIFIC' SCENE AT PRO-ISRAEL RALLYAuthorities also found a Quran and paperwork with the words "Israel," "Palestine" and "USAID."In his interview with law enforcement, Soliman said he had no remorse for his actions and reiterated his intent to carry them out again if given the opportunity.The affidavit noted that Soliman left behind an iPhone and a journal at his Colorado Springs home, detailing his motivations and preparations for the attack.Facing a litany of charges, including multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault and possession of incendiary devices, Soliman had initially been held on $10 million bond.If convicted, and his sentences are ordered to run consecutively, he could face a maximum of 384 years in state prison for those charges alone. Soliman was also charged with two counts of use of an incendiary device, which could add up to 48 years if served consecutively.Fox News' Alexandra Rego and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed Friday that he has lost friends over his recent comments about the unfairness of biological men competing in women's sports."I lost some good friends, like, I mean, they're just, they won't talk to me," Newsom said during anepisode of his podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom," with talk show host Dr. Phil."They're done and, you know, I appreciate they felt hurt. They felt that point of view was, you know, somehow diminishing," Newsom added.MAHER PRAISES NEWSOM'S 'TACK TO THE CENTER' AS DEM GOV SPEAKS OUT AGAINST TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTSThe governor defended himself, saying that he has always been highly supportive of LGBT rights."As someone who's been an advocate that I put up against any other elected official, I mean, I have a very strong record, as you know," Newsom said. "I think the first time I was on your show was on the issue of LGBT rights, and Ive been an advocate for decades and decades."The potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender said the issue of biological boys in girls' sports must be dealt with and not swept under the rug."On the issue of sports and what you just laid out as it relates to many different factors that are unique and, regardless of puberty blockers, I just think this issue we have to address, and to not address [it] we are in denial," he said.Dr. Phil agreed with Newsom.NEWSOM FACES FIERY BACKLASH AFTER TALKING 'ISSUE OF FAIRNESS' WITH TRANSGENDER INCLUSION IN WOMEN'S SPORTS"We were both advocates for LGBTQ rights, but this is a bridge too far," Dr. Phil said."You have these elite athletes, these are kids that get up oftentimes an hour or two before school, I mean, they're up at 4 and 5 o'clock in the morning, working out before school for years and then all of a sudden somebody steps in and bumps them out of the competition. I hate to see that," he added of girls facing biological boys in sports.Newsom made commentsin March questioning the appropriateness of men in womens sports, agreeing thatbiological men in women's sports is "deeply unfair."In 2022, Newsom signed legislation making California asanctuary state for transgender procedures for minors."Parents know what's best for their kids, and they should be able to make decisions around the health of their children without fear," Newsom said in a signing statement on Sept. 29, 2022. "We must take a stand for parental choice. That is precisely why I am signing Senate Bill 107."

Kristin Cavallari is baring it all on her new show.During a candid moment on her live podcast episode of "Honestly Cavallari: The Podcast Tour," the reality stars best friend and celebrity hair stylist, Justin Anderson, made a spontaneous revelation that caught Cavallari off guard."She recently went on a date shes going to be so mad at me, actually with Glen Powell," Anderson announced during a Q&A segment of the show, according to US Weekly. "I wanted it to happen so bad. Top Gun, b----."KRISTIN CAVALLARI DENIES DATING A-LISTER AFTER RUMORS SWIRLED FOR YEARSWhile the "Laguna Beach" star was stunned by her best friend revealing her romantic rendezvous with the A-lister, Anderson continued to share details of their date."Youre partying in Greece, and then Glen just came up to Kristin. You guys had a really fun night together," he recalled.Cavallari promptly replied, "I never f---ed him. Just putting that out there."Anderson then added, "They dry-humped though," and Cavallari didnt deny it.During a subsequent appearance on Page Six radio, Cavallari was asked if she would like to "mix and mingle" with Powell more."Why are we just talking about Glen?" she responded with a laugh.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTOne of the radio hosts argued hed rather see Powell and his "Anyone But You" co-star Sydney Sweeney date.KRISTIN CAVALLARI CONFESSES TO MORGAN WALLEN ROMANCE, SHARES INTIMATE BEDROOM DETAILS"Oh, I think the whole world does actually," Cavallari agreed."Besides his mom," the host chimed in.Another host added, "Well, the mom actually said If they had a lot of chances they would've been together, but they're not, and they're just friends."This isnt the first time Cavallaris romantic life has been in the spotlight.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn April, she took to her podcast to clarify which celebrities she has and hasn't dated."I never dated Chris Evans," she insisted. "Ever, ever, ever. Didnt even go on one date with him. Literally nothing ever happened. And there's been these rumors for years that we dated. Well, we never dated."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCavallari has admitted to a romantic connection with country star Morgan Wallen. At the time, neither Wallen nor Cavallari seemed to be looking for a serious romantic relationship. However, the "Laguna Beach" star opened up about their time together, admitting the country music star "was good in bed.""At the time, quite honestly, I was like, I kind of just want a f--- buddy in Nashville," Cavallari admitted to Bunnie Xo, wife of country music star Jelly Roll. "That's really hard to find here for some reason. And I wanted to make Morgan, but ...""He's a great f--- buddy," she noted. "But he was so busy, honestly, that it was just like, Why the f--- am I like what are we doing? This is silly.'"She was previously married to NFL star Jay Cutler. The former couple announced their divorce in 2020.Cavallari and Cutler share three kids daughter Saylor and sons Jaxon and Camden.

Kristin Cavallari is baring it all on her new show.During a candid moment on her live podcast episode of "Honestly Cavallari: The Podcast Tour," the reality stars best friend and celebrity hair stylist, Justin Anderson, made a spontaneous revelation that caught Cavallari off guard."She recently went on a date shes going to be so mad at me, actually with Glen Powell," Anderson announced during a Q&A segment of the show, according to US Weekly. "I wanted it to happen so bad. Top Gun, b----."KRISTIN CAVALLARI DENIES DATING A-LISTER AFTER RUMORS SWIRLED FOR YEARSWhile the "Laguna Beach" star was stunned by her best friend revealing her romantic rendezvous with the A-lister, Anderson continued to share details of their date."Youre partying in Greece, and then Glen just came up to Kristin. You guys had a really fun night together," he recalled.Cavallari promptly replied, "I never f---ed him. Just putting that out there."Anderson then added, "They dry-humped though," and Cavallari didnt deny it.During a subsequent appearance on Page Six radio, Cavallari was asked if she would like to "mix and mingle" with Powell more."Why are we just talking about Glen?" she responded with a laugh.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTOne of the radio hosts argued hed rather see Powell and his "Anyone But You" co-star Sydney Sweeney date.KRISTIN CAVALLARI CONFESSES TO MORGAN WALLEN ROMANCE, SHARES INTIMATE BEDROOM DETAILS"Oh, I think the whole world does actually," Cavallari agreed."Besides his mom," the host chimed in.Another host added, "Well, the mom actually said If they had a lot of chances they would've been together, but they're not, and they're just friends."This isnt the first time Cavallaris romantic life has been in the spotlight.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSIn April, she took to her podcast to clarify which celebrities she has and hasn't dated."I never dated Chris Evans," she insisted. "Ever, ever, ever. Didnt even go on one date with him. Literally nothing ever happened. And there's been these rumors for years that we dated. Well, we never dated."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCavallari has admitted to a romantic connection with country star Morgan Wallen. At the time, neither Wallen nor Cavallari seemed to be looking for a serious romantic relationship. However, the "Laguna Beach" star opened up about their time together, admitting the country music star "was good in bed.""At the time, quite honestly, I was like, I kind of just want a f--- buddy in Nashville," Cavallari admitted to Bunnie Xo, wife of country music star Jelly Roll. "That's really hard to find here for some reason. And I wanted to make Morgan, but ...""He's a great f--- buddy," she noted. "But he was so busy, honestly, that it was just like, Why the f--- am I like what are we doing? This is silly.'"She was previously married to NFL star Jay Cutler. The former couple announced their divorce in 2020.Cavallari and Cutler share three kids daughter Saylor and sons Jaxon and Camden.

The worst-kept secret of the offseason is out after Aaron Rodgers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers.It's a one-year-deal for the 41-year-old, who spent his last two seasons with the New York Jets, each ending in major disappointment.But the Steelers, while opting not to select a highly-touted quarterback in the NFL Draft they drafted Will Howard in the sixth round had been targeting Rodgers since practically the start of the offseason.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEx-Steeler Ryan Clark is not a fan of the signing."This is the worst-case scenario for Pittsburgh Steelers fans," Clark said on ESPN Thursday. "It continues to keep you mired in mediocrity. Will this team be better? Have they gotten better in the quarterback room? Absolutely. Will they contend for that championship that Pittsburgh Steelers people and fans and organization think is the standard? No, they wont."Theyll be fighting for a wild-card spot. Theyll probably be home week one of the playoffs and again be looking for a franchise quarterback."If you told me you were gonna pair one of this eras greatest coaches with one of this eras greatest quarterbacks, Id expect greatness. That is not what well get. Maybe six years ago, but not now."This offseason, the Jets made the decision to move on from Rodgers after two years with him under center. His first season didn't go according to plan after he tore an Achilles in Week 1, but a 5-12 record last season wasn't what anyone at 1 Jets Drive expected with a healthy Rodgers under center.Rodgers was back on the free agent market for any quarterback-needy team. However, the same issue the Jets faced when they were looking to trade for Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers hung over his availability retirement.EX-NFL STAR TAYLOR LEWAN HAS 'WORST DAY OF MY ATHLETIC LIFE' WITH DISASTROUS FIRST PITCHRodgers will lead Arthur Smith's offense that won't feature wide receiver George Pickens in 2025 after he was traded this offseason to the Dallas Cowboys. Pittsburgh, though, reached a deal with the Seahawks to land Pro Bowler DK Metcalf to assume that top wide receiver role.Rodgers will also be working with tight end Pat Freiermuth, receivers Robert Woods and Calvin Austin and a young, dynamic backfield of Jaylen Warren and third-round pick Kaleb Johnson.The four-time MVP quarterback did have a strong finish to his 2024 campaign despite dealing with some nagging injuries in the beginning. Through his final 10 games with New York, he threw for 18 touchdowns and only four interceptions.Rodgers will turn 42 in December, when he hopes to be in playoff position with the third NFL team in his Hall of Fame career.Rodgers' lone Super Bowl title came against the Steelers in 2011.Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

The worst-kept secret of the offseason is out after Aaron Rodgers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers.It's a one-year-deal for the 41-year-old, who spent his last two seasons with the New York Jets, each ending in major disappointment.But the Steelers, while opting not to select a highly-touted quarterback in the NFL Draft they drafted Will Howard in the sixth round had been targeting Rodgers since practically the start of the offseason.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEx-Steeler Ryan Clark is not a fan of the signing."This is the worst-case scenario for Pittsburgh Steelers fans," Clark said on ESPN Thursday. "It continues to keep you mired in mediocrity. Will this team be better? Have they gotten better in the quarterback room? Absolutely. Will they contend for that championship that Pittsburgh Steelers people and fans and organization think is the standard? No, they wont."Theyll be fighting for a wild-card spot. Theyll probably be home week one of the playoffs and again be looking for a franchise quarterback."If you told me you were gonna pair one of this eras greatest coaches with one of this eras greatest quarterbacks, Id expect greatness. That is not what well get. Maybe six years ago, but not now."This offseason, the Jets made the decision to move on from Rodgers after two years with him under center. His first season didn't go according to plan after he tore an Achilles in Week 1, but a 5-12 record last season wasn't what anyone at 1 Jets Drive expected with a healthy Rodgers under center.Rodgers was back on the free agent market for any quarterback-needy team. However, the same issue the Jets faced when they were looking to trade for Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers hung over his availability retirement.EX-NFL STAR TAYLOR LEWAN HAS 'WORST DAY OF MY ATHLETIC LIFE' WITH DISASTROUS FIRST PITCHRodgers will lead Arthur Smith's offense that won't feature wide receiver George Pickens in 2025 after he was traded this offseason to the Dallas Cowboys. Pittsburgh, though, reached a deal with the Seahawks to land Pro Bowler DK Metcalf to assume that top wide receiver role.Rodgers will also be working with tight end Pat Freiermuth, receivers Robert Woods and Calvin Austin and a young, dynamic backfield of Jaylen Warren and third-round pick Kaleb Johnson.The four-time MVP quarterback did have a strong finish to his 2024 campaign despite dealing with some nagging injuries in the beginning. Through his final 10 games with New York, he threw for 18 touchdowns and only four interceptions.Rodgers will turn 42 in December, when he hopes to be in playoff position with the third NFL team in his Hall of Fame career.Rodgers' lone Super Bowl title came against the Steelers in 2011.Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

On this 81st anniversary of D-Day, the Pentagon has shared a powerful connection between the Vatican and the U.S. military. Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, served as a Navy officer during the historic 1944 Normandy landings.Prevost, born in Chicago in 1920, was commissioned into the Navy in November 1943.He served as the executive officer of a tank landing ship during Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France June 6, 1944.WORLD WAR II VETERANS TRAVEL TO NORMANDY FOR EMOTIONAL D-DAY COMMEMORATIONLater, he commanded an infantry landing craft in Operation Dragoon, the August 1944 Allied landing in southern France.After the war, Prevost returned to Illinois, where he became superintendent of Brookwood School District 167 and later principal of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Chicago. He was also a catechist, teaching Christian doctrine.WHITE SOX INSTALLING POPE LEO XIV GRAPHIC NEAR HIS 2005 WORLD SERIES SEATPrevost married Mildred Agnes Martinez in 1949, and they had three sons, including Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025, becoming the first American-born Pope.Earlier this week, Pope Leo XIV signed a baseball at the Vatican, a nod to his Chicago roots and lifelong support for the White Sox. The team has honored him with a commemorative installation at Guaranteed Rate Field.The Pope's father died in 1997, but his legacy endures through his son's historic papacy and the shared values of service and faith.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital has reached out to the Vatican for comment but has not yet received a response.