A comedy club owner who reportedly had terminal cancer is dead after gunning down his ex-father-in-law and attempting to kill his ex-wife outside her Alaska business.

Anchorage police had launched a manhunt to search for 61-year-old Mathew Thomas Becker after he killed his former father-in-law, Romaine Clark, and attempted to murder his ex-wife on Saturday, March 14, according to Anchorage Daily News. 

Becker was reportedly a suspect in the killing, and faced first-degree murder and third-degree assault charges after he attempted to shoot his ex-wife outside her self-owned hair salon on Saturday morning. Police said he then gunned down Clark inside a nearby residence just minutes later, the Anchorage Daily News reported.

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Becker’s ex-wife told police that he appeared next to her in a vehicle as she was arriving at work before exiting his car and shooting at her as she tried to unlock the doors to the business, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the outlet. 

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The woman was reportedly able to hide from Becker and quickly called 911 to tell police she feared for Clark’s safety. Shortly after her 9:30 a.m. phone call, officers located Clark inside his Alder Drive home with an apparent gunshot wound.

“Based on preliminary evidence it appears the suspect went to the rear of the residence, fired a couple of rounds through a plate-glass window, striking and killing the victim and then fleeing the scene,” Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case said, according to KTUU. 

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Clark’s body was reportedly discovered by friends minutes before police arrived at the home.

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“[Officers] were hailed by friends who were waiting to meet up with the victim and they went inside the residence because he hadn’t come out yet,” Case said. “And they discovered the body, and then they notified us.”

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Becker’s ex-wife also added that she did not know he had returned to Alaska after moving to Arizona following the pair’s divorce, the outlet reported.

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The shooting sparked a manhunt within the area, with the investigation coming to an abrupt end after Becker was found dead in a wooded area on Sunday – one day after the shootings. 

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His body was discovered by authorities in the woods in Eagle River around 10:30 a.m., according to KTUU. Officials are still working to determine his cause and manner of death.

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His brother reportedly said Becker was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, and was living in Arizona while owning a comedy club called Chuckleheads. 

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The Anchorage Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

The White House is digging in against congressional Democrats, revealing several compromises the administration has been willing to make on immigration enforcement in order to end the government shutdown.

In a letter from a White House official obtained by Fox News Digital, the administration laid out five key concessions to congressional Democrats, who have continued to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a bid to get stringent reforms to immigration operations.

It’s the first peek behind the closely guarded veil of the funding stalemate and comes after congressional Democrats broke the ice with yet another counteroffer to the White House late Monday night, which the administration balked at as the shutdown entered its 32nd day.

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“The Democrats have once again responded with a counteroffer that does not indicate the seriousness that this moment needs,” a senior White House official said.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., countered that the White House wasn’t negotiating seriously, either.

“The issue is, they’re not getting serious,” Schumer said. “The key issues of warrants when you bust into someone’s house, the key issue of identity of police and no masks, they haven’t budged on those.”

The letter, sent to Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Katie Britt, R-Ala., included compromises on several demands that have been a top priority for Schumer and Democrats, but notably lacked requirements for agents to obtain judicial warrants and demands that agents go maskless.

“The use of administrative warrants is a long-standing practice for administrations, and ultimately that will be a subject of future conversations, but the administration is unwilling to return to the Biden status quo of open borders,” the official said.

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Still, the letter did check off several asks for Democrats, including expanding the use of body-worn cameras for DHS agents, save for agents in undercover operations, coupled with plans to hold onto the footage to allow for more congressional oversight.

The Trump administration also offered to limit immigration enforcement at sensitive locations, including hospitals and schools, with exceptions to national security, flight risks, and public safety. The administration also plans to adhere to congressional oversight of DHS detention facilities, and vowed to enforce the use of visible identification for DHS agents.

Another compromise was to ensure that any U.S. citizens are not deported, and plans to codify not “knowingly detaining a U.S. citizen, except when the person violates a state or federal law that makes the citizen subject to arrest.”

Democrats’ counter did little to move the needle for Republicans, too.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., characterized the White House’s compromises as going “above and beyond,” and noted that the administration had made offers to plus up spending on body-worn cameras to $100 million and “include audits by the Inspector General, you know, and reviews for non-compliance.”

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“I mean, there’s a whole bunch of stuff in there that they’re just things that, in my view, have been significant gives on the part of the White House, but the Democrats seem intent on dragging out this political issue,” Thune said.

And Britt, who Thune tapped to lead negotiations on behalf of the GOP, said she was still trying to get Democrats in a room to negotiate.

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Britt told Fox News Digital that she believed “that there are many of my Democratic colleagues” that wanted to find a way out of the shutdown, too, and noted that during the 43-day shutdown there had been talks happening the whole time.

“I mean, it’s past time for us to do that, and so I’m going to keep pushing it,” she said. “But do you realize that, how many days into this — and we have yet to sit down and talk about it — I mean it’s actual insanity.”

The main reason behind this wide change in weather is the cyclonic circulation of western disturbances and winds. Western Disturbance is a system originating from the Mediterranean region and reaching North India, which causes rain and snowfall. At present this system is active in the upper atmosphere over Punjab. Along with this, the subtropical westerly jet stream is also effective over eastern India, due to which cloud formation and rainfall activities have intensified. According to the Meteorological Department, another new Western Disturbance has become active in North-West India since the night of March 17, due to which the weather is likely to become more turbulent in the coming days.

Rain and snowfall in hilly areas
The weather is likely to be more affected in the Western Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. There may be snowfall in high altitude areas along with light to moderate rain. This may result in a drop in temperature.

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The weather also remains unstable in the central and eastern parts of the country. There is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning in Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, where wind speed can reach 40 to 50 km per hour. Apart from this, there is a possibility of rain and strong wind in many parts of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

Heavy rain alert in Northeast India
The impact of the weather is likely to be more intense in the northeastern states. According to IMD, there may be heavy rainfall with thunderstorms in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya on March 17. These areas are expected to receive rainfall ranging from 64.5 to 115.5 mm. There is also a possibility of thunderstorm.

period of temperature fluctuations
According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in North-West India may increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius for the next three days. After this, a fall of 4 to 7 degrees is possible in the next two days. Even in Central India, the temperature may fall by 3 to 5 degrees after a few days. At the same time, a slight decline can also be recorded in Western India, especially Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Last 24 hours: Where and how much rain
Rain was recorded in many parts of the country during the last 24 hours. Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh received about 3 cm rainfall, while Manali and Kangra received around 2 cm rainfall. Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast also recorded 2 cm rainfall. Apart from this, the maximum temperature of 40.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Washim in Maharashtra and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. Whereas in Gurdaspur, Punjab, the minimum temperature was 10.0 degrees Celsius.

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Archbishop Ronald Hicks celebrated his first St. Patrick’s Day Mass at the saint’s dedicated cathedral in New York City, expressing awe for a celebration that united New Yorkers and drew the attendance of Democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  

“The cathedral is filled with people of good faith and goodwill and celebrating our patron saint, Saint Patrick, but also the contribution of the Irish people to this country, to this church, people who built our schools and our parishes, our churches and have contributed faith,” Hicks told “The Story” on Tuesday. “It was a beautiful celebration and I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” 

Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, attended the Mass, as it is almost always custom for the mayor to do so, and Hicks expressed he was “very happy” about his attendance. The mayor had not attended Hicks’ installation as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York in February. 

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“Since my installation, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with him on the phone, be at breakfast with him at an event, and also speak with him personally, just one on one. So, I’m getting to know him, and it’s been good so far, and I was just glad that he, and so many people, were here today,” the archbishop said. 

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“I think St. Patrick’s Day, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, is a place where we can unite people together into what is the common good, what is the best for our city, how do we act together in a way that brings out the best. It was a great representation today at this Mass,” he continued.  

Hicks said young people “across the country” are showing enthusiasm for the faith. 

“Younger people are being attracted to God, to faith, to something of meaning, something of purpose, and they’re finding it in the church,” Hicks told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum. “We, as a church, have to be a church that not only welcomes and says, ‘Hey, you’re the next generation,’ but welcome them now and make sure that they’re included in this church to build up this wonderful family of God that we have, as a living church, as a church that celebrates our faith of all ages together.” 

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Included in the prayer intentions at the St. Patrick’s Day Mass was a prayer for those involved in Operation Epic Fury and those who are protecting and fighting for freedom.  

“I asked in a special way for all of us to pray for peace, especially in those places that need it most, a true peace that comes from God,” Hicks explained. “As we pray for that peace, I also just want to echo what you said, that we as a country continue to pray for all the men and women in our Armed Forces for their protection. Thank God for their service, and as a people, just continue to strive for justice and peace throughout the world, our country, and our city.” 

At the height of her career, Sarah Michelle Gellar made a rare Hollywood move.

The former “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star revealed she walked away from acting for nearly a decade after a series of life-changing events reshaped her priorities.

“I had my second child. I was on ‘The Crazy Ones.’ Robin [Williams] passed away,” she told People in an interview cover story. “And then I just … I think my world shifted. It was this moment of, ‘Holy s—, things change in a moment.’ For the first time I wanted a break, and I had never wanted a break before.”

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For Gellar, who built a career defined by constant work in Hollywood, the decision marked a major turning point.

“I was so defined by my work and my career that that was the propeller,” she said. “And I’m so glad that I did, because it’s time I can never get back with my kids.”

The actress, who has been married to Freddie Prinze Jr. for more than two decades, leaned into family life during her time away — embracing motherhood and a slower pace outside the spotlight.

She also credited her husband and therapy with helping her find balance.

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During that period, Gellar said she learned the importance of taking time for herself — something she hadn’t prioritized earlier in her career.

“And therapy!” she added, noting Prinze encouraged her to carve out space for personal well-being.

Now, Gellar said she’s in a completely different place.

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“I’m happier than I’ve ever been, and I’ve got nothing left to prove.”

After years focused on family, the actress made a return to Hollywood, stepping back into the spotlight with a renewed perspective.

Gellar is a judge on Netflix’s reboot of “Star Search,” while also returning to her roots in the thriller genre with the sequel “Ready or Not 2.”

The projects mark a full-circle moment for the actress, who built her legacy as a strong female lead in genre-defining roles.

Gellar, who skyrocketed to fame after starring in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” additionally explained why a planned reboot has been scrapped.

The Hollywood actress had been quietly developing a reboot with Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao and said she was finally ready to step back into her iconic role.

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“I’ve been asked since the day I left to return to Sunnydale,” Gellar said. “It never occurred to me that it was something I was going to do. And then four years ago, Chloé… comes into my life.”

She added, “In one meeting, she makes me say yes… It was like I was stepping back in time.”

But the project stalled after filming a pilot.

“No one saw this coming,” Gellar said during the South by Southwest festival, alleging one executive derailed it.

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“We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, was proud to constantly remind us that they had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn’t for them.”

Fans reacted immediately.

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“The fans are why I wanted to do it in the first place,” Gellar explained.

“To thank them, to show them, and to be there for them, because that’s what ‘Buffy’ was about. ‘Buffy’ was about chosen family, and that you may feel like you don’t belong in the world, but there’s someone out there that sees you. And for me, it’s always been about me seeing those fans,” Gellar added. “This past weekend, it’s been about those fans seeing me.”

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“I’m going to hold my head high and keep going… That’s what Buffy Summers would do.”

The actress starred as the popular character Buffy for seven seasons, starting in 1997 until the show came to an end in 2003. Her character inherited the mission of destroying vampires and other demons from her town of Sunnydale, which was built on a gateway to the realm of the demons.

Nigeria suicide bombings killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100 others in Maiduguri, officials said Tuesday, as a Christian nonprofit leader warned the violence highlights ongoing religious persecution.

The Associated Press reported that one of the deadliest attacks on Maiduguri in recent history involved explosions in crowded areas on Monday night, including a major market in the capital of Borno state and the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Borno police spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso said in a statement that the wounded “sustained varying degrees of injuries,” blaming the attacks on suspected suicide bombers.

President Bola Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, offered condolences to the victims and instructed security chiefs to “take charge of the situation” in Maiduguri.

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“The Monday attacks were desperate acts of the evil-minded terrorist groups,” Tinubu said. “Our gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down.”

While no group has claimed responsibility, the AP reported suspicion has fallen on the Boko Haram jihadi group, which launched an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria in 2009 to enforce its radical interpretation of Shariah law.

Since launching its insurgency, Boko Haram has grown stronger, with thousands of fighters and multiple factions, some aligned with the Islamic State group.

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The explosions on Monday night began at about 7:30 p.m. at the entrance of the teaching hospital. A few minutes later, a second and third blast followed at the Monday Market and a nearby post office hub, both about 2.5 miles from the hospital.

Caleb Jonah, who survived the explosion at the hospital entrance, told the AP he suffered injuries to his legs and hands.

“I was coming to the hospital to check (in on) a patient when I saw two men struggling with the security men at the gate,” Jonah said. “Before I could process what was going on I heard the deafening blast and I passed out.”

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Brad Brandon, CEO and founder of Across Nigeria, said the attack was personal. His organization is committed to transforming Nigeria and the surrounding regions by sharing the love of God through Jesus Christ, according to the group’s website.

“As the CEO and founder of Across Nigeria, these recent attacks in Maiduguri are personal and a stark reminder that the devastating violence continues in northern Nigeria,” he said in a statement. “This is the result of radical Islamic groups that are allowed to operate unchecked. The only question is, how many more must be killed, before the world wakes up to the genocide that slaughters thousands of Christians every year.”

“We condemn these violent acts and the perpetrators who commit them,” he added. “We also call on the U.S. Government to intervene and the media to embrace their role in bringing light to the hidden things of darkness.”

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While Maiduguri has been at the center of deadly violence in Nigeria, it has experienced relative peace in recent years, even as extremists batter the countryside.

Monday’s attack took place less than 24 hours after the Nigerian military repelled attacks by militants outside Maiduguri.

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By Tuesday morning, heavy security had been deployed to the affected locations and along major roads.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.