A Pennsylvania man who briefly served in the U.S. Army faces charges of attempting to join the terrorist militant group Hezbollah in an effort to “kill Jews,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.

Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh Thursday for allegedly traveling to Lebanon and Syria last year to join the Iran-backed group despite knowing it is a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.

According to an affidavit, Molloy, a dual U.S. and Irish citizen who previously served on active duty status in the Army, attempted to join the terrorist organization multiple times.

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The DOJ said the 24-year-old converted to Islam in 2024.

After his conversion, he contacted people in Lebanon while in the country in August 2024 about becoming a Hezbollah fighter, the DOJ alleges. His contacts responded that the time was not right and that he’d need to take further steps.

Molloy went to Syria in October 2024 and attempted to join again. On his flight back to the U.S., the DOJ said, he lied to FBI agents at Pittsburgh International Airport when he said he did not intend to join Hezbollah, that he had no business in Syria and that he did not meet anyone there.

When he returned stateside, he continued attempts to join the organization, according to the DOJ.

Hezbollah terrorists train in Southern Lebanon near the Israeli border. (AP/Hassan Ammar)

Authorities allege Molloy had expressed hatred and promoted violence against Jewish people via social media.

An affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital said Molloy posted antisemitic sentiments on social media.

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Court documents also revealed he told a family member his “master plan was to join Hezbollah and kill Jews.”

Jack Danaher Molloy faces a maximum penalty of 28 years in prison. (Department of Justice)

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While Molloy was living in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, the DOJ said, he also allegedly visited a website detailing the possible incarceration location of Robert Bowers, who carried out the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting that killed 11 Jews.

If convicted, Molloy faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for a material support charge. For the false statement charges, he faces a maximum penalty of eight years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both.

A Florida man was bitten in the stomach last month by a black bear cub while trying to break up a fight between the wild animal and his family’s beloved dog. 

Blake Sprout said his dog was chasing the bear cub, which was close to its mother and two other cubs, after letting the dog out of his Volusia County home around midnight Dec. 20, FOX 35 Orlando reported.

“He growled and charged and just latched onto my stomach,” Sprout told the news outlet of the bear. 

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The dog, a Pomeranian named Karen, was attacked first, he said. 

“There were three bears, and my dogs saw them and just ran straight for them,” he said. 

A neighbor captured the attack on video, which shows Sprout running into the yard to intervene as the bear had Karen in its mouth.

“I ran up to it and kicked it in the chest to drop her,” Sprout explained. 

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Blake Sprout shows a bruise from a bear bite to his stomach. (WOFL)

Sprout said he intervened as Karen was being attacked because she’s “part of the family.”

“I couldn’t just sit there and watch her die. My kids love her,” he said. “I couldn’t just tell them at Christmas, ‘Our dog is gone.’”

The bears were later trapped by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and relocated. 

Blake Sprout holds his dog, Karen, after an attack by a young bear.  (WOFL)

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“FWC bear management staff set traps on the property and successfully caught the three cubs and adult female bear, then relocated the family group,” the agency said in a statement to the outlet. 

In Florida, it’s legal to shoot and kill a bear in self-defense or to defend certain property. 

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce intercepted the first pass of his NFL career Saturday to close out a division-sealing victory against the Cleveland Browns. 

Pierce came up with the big pick with the Browns’ offense in the red zone and with the Ravens up 35-10.

Pierce dropped into coverage, put his 355-pound body in front of a pass from Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and brought it in. He stumbled a bit with the ball before rolling down to end the play, allowing his offense to run the clock out. 

The Ravens celebrated their second straight NFC North title when it was over. 

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The Ravens (12-5) will open the playoffs at home against either the Los Angeles Chargers or Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore was two games behind the Steelers in the division before winning its final four to finish on top.

Cleveland (3-14) ended a dreadful season with six straight losses. Both Bailey Zappe and Thompson-Robinson took snaps at quarterback in the finale. Neither could move the ball much, and Zappe had a pass returned 26 yards for a touchdown by rookie Nate Wiggins for the game’s first points.

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The biggest concern coming out of this game for the Ravens was the health of Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers, who left in the second quarter with a right knee injury.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw touchdown passes to Mark Andrews in the second quarter and Rashod Bateman in the third, finishing a spectacular season that might earn him a third MVP award. 

Jackson finished the season with 4,172 yards passing, 41 touchdown passes and only four interceptions. He became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 yards passing with 40 TD passes and four or fewer interceptions.

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D’Onta Foreman (27) of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Roquan Smith (0) of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium Jan. 4, 2025, in Baltimore.  (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Jackson finished the season with 915 yards rushing, becoming the first to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for at least 800. His passer rating of 119.6 wasn’t quite enough to break the single-season record of 122.5 held by Aaron Rodgers.

Zappe threw for 170 yards with two interceptions. His 16-yard scoring pass to Jordan Akins made it 21-10 in the fourth, but the Ravens answered with a 70-yard drive that ended in a 2-yard touchdown run by Derrick Henry.

Henry, who turned 31 Saturday, added a 43-yard scoring run late in the fourth. He finished the season with 1,921 yards rushing and a franchise-record 16 rushing touchdowns.

Cleveland has now gone 28 consecutive games without allowing a 300-yard passer. Jackson finished 16 of 32 for 217 yards.

The Associates Press contributed to this report.

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Nicole Kidman broke down in tears onstage while dedicating her International Star Award to her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the Palm Springs Film Festival.

The 57-year-old actress was presented with the award by friend Jamie Lee Curtis during the 36th annual International Film Awards gala Friday. 

In a clip shared on social media, Kidman became emotional during her acceptance speech, telling the crowd she was “still grieving” Janelle, who died in early September 2024. Kidman learned of her mother’s death shortly after her arrival at the Venice Film Festival, where she won the best actress award for her performance in “Babygirl” but missed the ceremony to be with family. 

“I want to dedicate … because I didn’t get to do that at the Venice Film Festival,” Kidman said tearfully. “I arrived in Venice, and she was gone.”

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The Australia native recalled that she asked “Babygirl’s” director, Halina Reijn, to accept the award in Venice on her behalf.

“But now I’m on stage, and I’m back here,” Kidman said as the audience burst into applause. 

“Thank you for giving me the chance to say, ‘This is for my mom,'” she added, wiping away tears as Curtis reached over and clasped her hand.

Kidman said she was “still grieving” during her acceptance speech Friday. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

“My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now,” Kidman said. “But I still want to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do. And I love you all. And I’m so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community.

“I’m sorry I’m crying. I didn’t want to do that, but I feel my mama right now. This is for you, mama.”

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Janelle died in September 2024.  (Getty)

Kidman’s father, Antony Kidman, died in 2014. 

While accepting Kidman’s award in Venice, Reijn shared a statement from the “Moulin Rouge” star in which she announced her mother’s death.

“Thank you for giving me the chance to say, ‘This is for my mom.’”

— Nicole Kidman

“I arrived in Venice and found out shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed,” Kidman said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. “I’m in shock, and I have to go to my family, but this award is for her. She shaped me and made me.”

A representative for Kidman later told Fox News Digital, “The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time.”

Kidman said she was dedicating her award to her late mother after she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Palm Springs International Film Society)

Kidman also missed the premiere of “Babygirl” at the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 10. 

On Sept. 12, Kidman and her sister, Antonia Kidman, expressed their gratitude for the support they received as they coped with their mother’s death.

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“My sister and I along with our family want to thank you for the outpouring of love and kindness we have felt this week.,” they wrote in a joint post on Instagram.

“Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other.”

The actress earned rave reviews for her performance in “Babygirl,” an erotic thriller that also stars Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson. Kidman also received a best actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards, which air Sunday night.

Kidman is also nominated for the best actress award at the Golden Globes. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Kidman is starring in the second season of Taylor Sheridan‘s Paramount+ series “Lioness,” which debuted in October. She will next appear in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video show “Scarpetta,” based on Patricia Cornwell’s book series of the same name.

Curtis will play Kidman’s sister in “Scarpetta,” and both actresses are executive producing the project.

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At the “Lioness” premiere Oct. 23, Kidman reflected on how she felt about her most recent wave of career success.

“I wish my mama was here,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “That’d be the one thing I’d say. Everything is great with work, but I wish my mama was here.

“It’s been hard,” she added. “It’s a hard road. I’m hanging in there.”

Hundreds of animals were killed Friday when a fire broke out at a Dallas shopping center. 

The 579 animals, mostly small birds, in a pet shop at Plaza Latina shopping center died from smoke inhalation, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a statement.

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Dallas Fire Rescue said that by the time firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were rising from the building, FOX Dallas reported.

It took them about two hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

The flames never reached the animals, but the pet shop filled with smoke. In addition to the birds, chickens, hamsters, two dogs and two cats also died, Evans said.

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The Plaza Latina shopping center in Dallas. (KDFW)

“While DFR personnel did search and attempt rescue, all animals in the shop unfortunately perished due to smoke inhalation,” Evans said.

No people were hurt in the fire. However, the fire did significant damage to the structure, including a partially collapsed roof. 

Wilmer is about 16 miles away from downtown Dallas. (Matt Nager/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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The shopping center includes multiple small businesses and was described on its Facebook page as “a place where people can go to eat, and buy all sorts of Latin goods and services.” 

A post on the page in Spanish asked for prayers for the families who work there.

Dallas Fire Rescue did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

The NFL added another blemish to Aaron Rodgers‘ 2024 season.

The New York Jets entered the season as a team expected to make a playoff run.

That was the notion about the team in 2023, but Rodgers ruptured an Achilles on the fourth play of that season. 

Despite poor quarterback play, the 2023 team was mathematically alive for the playoffs late in December and finished 7-10.

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But this season has somehow been worse. The Jets are 4-12 heading into their season finale.

And as the Jets prepare for their final game of the season, Rodgers, a four-time MVP, was fined $11,255 for a late hit against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.

The hit came after Rodgers threw a pick. It was hardly a menacing tackle, but Rodgers was flagged for it.

It’s been a roller coaster for Rodgers, who has looked like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury but has shown flashes of turning back the clock.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa, right, in the end zone for a safety Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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But it does seem fitting Rodgers was fined as arguably the most disappointing season in franchise history comes to a close.

The Jets were trailing 42-0 at one point last week, but they managed to find the end zone twice after Tyrod Taylor replaced Rodgers in the fourth quarter.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.  (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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The Jets are now in search of their next head coach and general manager. They play the Miami Dolphins Sunday to end the season.

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Prince William and the royal family paid tribute to a British man killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack. 

Edward Pettifer, 31, was identified as one of the victims involved in the attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.

Pettifer was from London, and his stepmother is a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. 

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“Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” a statement shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram said. 

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack.”

The statement concluded with the letter W, as Prince William signed off on the tribute posted on social media. 

In the 1990s, Pettifer’s stepmother, Alexandra “Tiggy” Legge-Bourke, was a nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.

The Pettifer family shared a statement issued by London’s Metropolitan Police. 

Royal Nanny “Tiggy” Legge-Bourke with Prince William and Prince Harry in 1994. (Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty Images)

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“The entire family are devastated at the tragic news of Ed’s death in New Orleans. He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a friend to so many.

“We will all miss him terribly. Our thoughts are with the other families who have lost their family members due to this terrible attack. We request that we can grieve the loss of Ed as a family in private. Thank you.”

King Charles was reportedly deeply saddened to learn of Pettifer’s death and had been in touch with the family to pass on his personal condolences, according to Reuters.

“Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” a statement shared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram said.  (Reuters)

Buckingham Palace did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Pettifer’s father, Charles, a former British army officer, married “Tiggy” in 1999, shortly after she had stepped down as nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry.

The family remained close to British royalty, and Pettifer’s stepbrother Tom was a page at William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011. 

At least 14 people were killed in Wednesday’s attack, and dozens of others were injured, the FBI said.

A memorial for those killed in the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack on Bourbon Street after the street’s reopening in New Orleans Friday. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)

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Heartbroken family and friends moved to identify the growing number of victims after Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who law enforcement has identified as the man who carried out the attack, plowed a pickup truck into a large crowd on Bourbon Street.

Jabbar was “hell-bent on creating the carnage and damage that he did,” New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said.

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies on Bourbon Street after at least 14 people were killed in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in New Orleans.  (Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)

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“It was very intentional behavior,” the superintendent of police added. “This man was trying to run over as many people as he possibly could.”

Fox News Digital’s Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Alex Nitzberg, Danielle Wallace and Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.

Bill Maher made it clear how he feels about the “crazies” within the Democratic Party in an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Saturday.

When asked why he mocks the left more than he used to, he responded, “You’re damn right I do, because you give me more material. I’m a comedian. I’m going to go where the gold is.” Maher expanded on his comedy, adding, “I think humor is one of the best avenues to get at the truth, maybe the best, especially in politics,” and that “When someone laughs, it is involuntary. So you can make the audience admit that they agree with you even if they really don’t want to.”

The interviewer responded by saying “But the woke don’t always laugh.” Maher agreed, responding, “This is one of the issues I have with the left. They can’t stand to have to endure a moment of hearing something they don’t already agree with. Not that the right doesn’t do it, too, but the left does it worse.”

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Maher also touched on how his liberal friends can’t stand the fact that he invites conservative guests, such as Ann Coulter, on to his show. “‘I had liberal friends who just couldn’t stand that. Just think about what this is,’ Bill takes a dramatic pause, ‘that’s people who hate me for who I won’t hate,’ again repeating, ‘People who hate me for who I won’t hate.’”

After being asked, “Why do people on the left find it impossible to be congenial toward those they disagree with?” Maher responded, saying, “It’s in their psychological profile, they just have this need for virtue signaling, and to have their friends—and I guess everybody on social media—think of them as the good people. ‘We’re the good people. We know who’s good. And it’s us.’”

With many speculating about whether Maher is considering changing parties, Maher shoots down that notion, stating, “Many Republicans say, ‘Maybe we could get Bill Maher.’ No, you can’t. What you can get is Bill Maher being honest about the left. I’m not going to join your team that doesn’t believe in democracy.”

Although he doesn’t plan on switching parties himself, Maher pointed out that there are voters who are “not particularly enamored with Trump, not blind to his many flaws, but they just feel that the crazy on the left is somehow worse. I don’t agree with them, but I get it. I don’t hate them for voting for him.”

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Maher refers to elite universities as “a—h— factories,” partly blaming them for indoctrinating young people into believing “that they live in the worst country in the world at the worst time in history.” (Screenshot/Club Random Media)

Maher also had some choice words for the younger generation, with one of his issues with them being “that they have no idea, no perspective. Of course, if they’ve gone to elite universities, i.e., a—h— factories, they’ve been indoctrinated into this idea that they live in the worst country in the world at the worst time in history, when actually they live in, with all our flaws, still probably the best, with definitely indisputably the best time in history.”

While Maher believes that what the country needs is a metaphorical “colonic,” he adds that he does “like America,” and that “America does not need a revolution,” contrary to what some people on the political fringes believe.

He believes that Republicans will dominate the Democrats in elections as long as the Democratic Party fails to “unconvince itself that it is this misunderstood vehicle for what people really want,” adding, “They often say, when they lose elections, ‘We didn’t get our message out.’ Yes you did. They just didn’t like it. You got it out loud and clear.”

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In Maher’s final statement of the interview, as if he were addressing Vice President Kamala Harris herself, he stated, “You lost a crazy contest to an actual crazy person. Congratulations.”