Florida man praised by police for fatally stabbing intruder who shot his wife

The Highland County Sheriff's Department is praising a local resident who stabbed a home invader to death after the suspect pulled a gun and shot his wife in the face.

WATCH: Possible Trump VP pick makes major prediction about Black voters as Biden bleeds support

Sen. Tim Scott, widely considered a frontrunner on Donald Trump's VP shortlist, predicted Black voters would show up in "historic" numbers for the former president in November.

Virginia teacher busted for drugs in 2nd grade classroom, husband arrested in parking lot

A second-grade teacher at a Virginia school was arrested Thursday after she was found to be under the influence and suspected narcotics were allegedly found in her classroom.

Family of little girl killed by illegal immigrant shares emotional story, aims to take action in Congress

Stewart Jones, a South Carolina Republican and godfather of a little girl killed by an illegal immigrant, is being backed by the child's mother in his run for Congress.

Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed seven bills into law and vetoed 48, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure regarding skills games

Survivor of ‘Casanova Killer’ reveals why she wanted murderer to fall in love with her: 'All hell broke loose'

Barbara Mabee Abel spoke about surviving John Paul Knowles, coined the "Casanova Killer" by the press. She's appearing in the true-crime series "People magazine Investigates."

Serial killer Christopher Wilder may be tied to other unsolved Florida, New York killings

Christopher Wilder was a serial killer accused of murdering eight girls and women across the country in the 1980s, and he may be tied to others in Florida and New York.

Kentucky school bus flips on its side with 23 children inside

A school bus that was carrying 23 children in Kentucky crashed and overturned Friday afternoon, but none of the children or the driver suffered major injuries.

Trump predicts 'jacked up' Biden at upcoming debates, blasts Bidenomics in battleground speech

Former President Trump heads to Minnesota Friday to headline a state GOP fundraiser as he aims to flip the blue state red in November's election and expand the map in his 2024 rematch with Biden.

Nathan Wade's estranged wife says he’s failed to pay spousal support since resigning from Fani Willis' office

The estranged wife of Nathan Wade revealed in a court filing he claims his resignation from the district attorney's office left him unable to meet court-ordered financial obligations.

Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, the airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy

Family, friends and hundreds of members of the Air Force paid their final respects to Roger Fortson at a suburban Atlanta megachurch, after he was shot and killed in Florida by a sheriff's deputy.

Potential Trump running mate rips Biden's outreach to Black voters: 'Always pandering'

Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, an ally of Donald Trump who's on the former president's running mate short-list, charges that Biden's weekend of Black voter outreach is 'pandering' by the Democrats

Trans middle school athlete whose presence stirred protests is accused of sexual harassment

A West Virginia trans athlete at the center of controversy after middle school girls protested her competing with them is now accused of sexually explicit comments to a female teammate.

Kentucky governor, Louisville mayor react to Scottie Scheffler arrest, pedestrian death

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg spoke out after Friday morning's incidents ahead of the PGA Championship.

Planned Parenthood suffers loss in legal challenge to South Carolina's fetal heartbeat law

A state judge in Richland County, South Carolina denied an injunction request from Planned Parenthood to slacken the state's six-week abortion ban to nine weeks.

Former President Trump, Melania at Barron’s graduation in Florida during break in New York criminal trial

Former President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump were seen Friday attending their son Barron's high school graduation in Florida during a trial break.

Alito says wife displayed upside-down flag after argument with insulting neighbor

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito tells Fox News that his wife flew an upside-down American flag outside their home in 2021 following insults from a neighbor.

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's cause of death revealed as coroner releases official findings

The cause and manner of death for Boeing whistleblower John Barnett have been revealed, weeks after he was found dead amid a lawsuit against the company.

Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours

Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values with children's story hours in Florida this weekend, reading from their new children's titles published by Brave Books.

Florida investigates Muslim school over imam's antisemitic video, threatens to nix taxpayer-funded vouchers

An investigation has been launched into a private Muslim school in Florida following a video of an Imam describing the Israeli military as being "worse than the Nazis"

Scottie Scheffler tees off for PGA Championship's 2nd round after arrest

Scottie Scheffler teed off for the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday morning after he was arrested while he headed to the golf course.

Scottie Scheffler booked into Kentucky jail before PGA Championship after incident

Scottie Scheffler was arrested and booked into a Kentucky jail on Friday following an incident near Valhalla Golf Course at the PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler detained and handcuffed at PGA Championship after incident

Scottie Scheffler was detained and handcuffed at Valhalla Golf Course over a "misunderstanding with traffic flow" before the second round of the PGA Championship.

Preakness vs. Belmont Stakes: Differences in these Triple Crown horse races

Discover the distinct features of the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, and how they shape the journey to the Triple Crown in thoroughbred horse racing.

Florida man learns he's not a citizen after living, voting in US for decades: report

A Florida man has spent the past few years trying to prove his citizenship after Social Security determined he was not eligible to receive his retirement payments.

Scottie Scheffler detained and handcuffed at PGA Championship after incident: reports

Scottie Scheffler was reportedly briefly detained and handcuffed at Valhalla Golf Course over a "misunderstanding with traffic flow" before the second round of the PGA Championship.

Showdown: The blue states Trump aims to turn red in November

Former President Trump heads to Minnesota on Friday, to headline a state GOP fundraiser, as he aims to flip the blue state red in November's election and expand the map in his 2024 rematch with Biden

Trump to attend son's high school graduation Friday

Former President Trump is attending youngest son Barron Trump’s high school graduation in Florida on Friday, a break from his criminal trial in New York City.

Rev. Billy Graham honored with statue unveiled at US Capitol: 'One of America's greatest citizens'

A statue honoring the Rev. Billy Graham was unveiled on Thursday, May 16, at the U.S. Capitol. The statue is one of two that represents prominent North Carolinians.

Florida authorities in video wrangle, remove massive alligator from pathway frequented by schoolchildren

Florida authorities wrangled a 12-and-a-half long alligator that was seen lumbering down a path frequented by school children.

Dramatic video shows harrowing moment truck crashes on bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, left dangling off edge

Wild video captured from a dash camera shows the moment a semi-truck crashed through the side of a bridge with the cab dangling over the edge.

Trump files notice of appeal to disqualify DA Fani Willis from Georgia case

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday filed a notice of appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals formalizing his bid to have Fulton Count DA Fani Willis disqualified.

Florida owner of boat 'of interest' in teen ballerina's death identified, as more details of collision emerge

Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 78, owned the boat that killed 15-year-old Florida ballerina Ella Adler on Saturday, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission.

Senate GOP probes Trump prosecutor Fani Willis' office for alleged 'misuse' of funds

Two Republican lawmakers are opening a second congressional investigation into embattled Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis for alleged misuse of federal grant funding.

Alabama middle-school assistant principal arrested in 2013 cold-case triple murder in Georgia

Keante Harris, a 45-year-old assistant principal, is among four men arrested in connection with a triple murder that occurred in January 2013.

Driver in Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers told troopers he smoked marijuana oil, took meds: report

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, is accused of crashing his pickup truck into a bus carrying over 40 Mexican farmworkers, eight of whom were killed.

Suspect in Microsoft exec's murder-for-hire slaying wished 'good luck!' to hit man: witness

Mario Fernandez, a suspect in Jared Bridegan's killing alongside codefendent Shanna Gardner, allegedly wrote "good luck!" on a check to a hit man in April 2022.

North Carolina bill to stop protesters from using masks to hide identities advances without health exemption

North Carolina GOP lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to add criminal penalties for those who use masks to hid their identities and break the law.

Slain Microsoft exec's ex-wife wished 'good luck!' to hit man she allegedly paid to carry out murder: witness

Shanna Gardner, who is accused of killing her ex-wife, Jared Bridegan, with help from her second husband allegedly wrote 'good luck!' on a check to a hitman in April 2022.

Authorities identify 78-year-old Florida man accused of fatally striking teen with boat

Investigators have identified the 78-year-old man suspected of fatally striking a 15-year-old girl off a South Florida beach before leaving the scene.

From acting to the squared circle, Emmy winner Hauser is ready to rumble for Major League Wrestling

Emmy-award winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, who snagged a role in Marvel’s upcoming 'Fantastic Four,' is also making moves within his professional wrestling career.

Two Georgia anglers recognized as 'newest state saltwater record holders': See the massive catches

Two Georgia anglers recently set or tied state fishing records for their impressive catches. The records were recently recognized by officials with the Department of Natural Resources.

'Caved to the far-left': Entrenched red state GOP incumbent loses primary after PAC hammers him on key issue

A conservative PAC is taking credit for the defeat of a longtime West Virginia Republican due to what they say is his soft stance on illegal immigration.

US Coast Guard suspends search for missing Florida diver: 'Deeply saddened'

Authorities reported that a diver disappeared Sunday while exploring a WWII-era shipwreck off the coast of Florida that is prone to strong currents.

Small plane carrying two people crashes in Nashville suburb: police

A small plane crashed in a suburb of Nashville around noon on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to Fox News Digital. Two people were onboard at the time.

Georgia man killed girlfriend, disposed of body with family help after she discovered secret marriage: police

Georgia man Michale Edwards allegedly strangled Briana Winston, burned her body then enlisted his wife and family to help him cover his tracks, Clayton County Police said this week.

Florida man survives shark attack after 'apex predator' pulls him underwater, narrowly misses femoral artery

Marlin Wakeman, 24, fell into a "shark den" after misjudging a jump on a Bahamas dock last month, with one bite narrowly missing his femoral artery, a doctor said.

3 US governors ask Turks and Caicos to release Americans detained over ammo

The governors of Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia have sent a letter to the Turks and Caicos governor requesting the release of three Americans detained there.

Nashville hotel faces legal scrutiny for canceling pro-Israel summit over 'safety' concerns

Luke Hilton, marketing director at HaYovel, and Hiram Sasser of First Liberty Institute reacted to the Tennessee hotel abruptly canceling the pro-Israel event.

Invasive African lizard spotted moving north in Florida

The Peter's rock agama, a lizard species native to tropical, sub-Saharan Africa, is believed to have been first introduced to Florida in the 1970s as pets.

Jimmy Carter’s grandson says former president is ‘coming to the end’

Jimmy Carter’s grandson gave a speech at The 28th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum, where he provided an update on the former president's health.

Florida sheriff's deputy seen fatally shooting 23-year-old US airman

A Florida sheriff's office released body camera video that showed the fatal shooting by a sheriff's deputy of a 23-year-old U.S airman.

Florida private school principal accused of choking, hitting, slapping student: sheriff's office

An Ocala, Florida, private school principal allegedly slapped, choked, and falsely imprisoned a student last week and now faces serious charges for his acts.

Nashville police officer fired over OnlyFans video showing 'traffic stop'

A Tennessee police officer was fired after allegedly appearing in an OnlyFans video in uniform. The officer and a woman are shown engaging in sexual activity amid a fake traffic stop.

Iguana removed from Miami kitchen cabinet after 'dashing right into the house'

A green iguana forced its way into a Miami home this week, where it hid out between kitchen cabinets until Humane Iguana Control arrived to remove the invasive reptile.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wins Senate GOP primary

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice won the Republican primary for Senate on Tuesday night, beating out House Freedom Caucus member Rep. Alex Mooney.

Nashville police officer fired over pornographic OnlyFans video showing 'traffic stop'

A police officer in Nashville, Tennessee, was fired after he allegedly appeared in a pornographic OnlyFans video in uniform. The cop conducted a fake traffic stop in the video.

At least 3 dead after severe storms roll through Louisiana, Mississippi and other southern states

A string of storms across several southern states have killed two people in Louisiana and one person in Mississippi; this comes after one of the most 'active periods for twisters on record.'

2 Virginia universities reverse course on requiring DEI classes for students to graduate after Youngkin audit

Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University decided not to include DEI classes as part of the mandated curriculum for undergraduates.

2 fighter jets clip wings during Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida

Two fighter jets landed safely after clipping wings while performing an aerial maneuver during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Florida over the weekend.

Florida imam and dentist calls for 'annihilation' of Jews, says Israeli military 'worse than the Nazis'

New video has emerged of an imam in Florida calling for the death of Jews and saying that the Israeli military are "worse than the Nazis."

Mudslinging candidates in heated House race face voters on big primary day

Voters will determine the Republican nominee in a heated race for Congress in West Virginia that's seen the top two candidates lob major attacks at one another.

Florida bus carrying migrant farmworkers crashes, killing at least 8 and injuring dozens more: officials

A bus carrying nearly dozens of farmworkers crashed in Florida on Tuesday morning, leaving eight dead and 40 others injured, according to authorities.

Tennessee boy pulled into storm drain is not breathing on his own, dad says

Asher Sullivan's father, a superintendent in a Tennessee school district, said the "recovery does not seem possible" for his 10-yearr-old son, who was sucked into a storm drain during a freak storm.

Georgia Instacart driver says she attempted food delivery to prison for 'death row inmate feast'

An Instacart driver in Georgia took to TikTok after failing to deliver wings to a state prison. The request on the app said the delivery was for a "death row inmate feast."

GOP AG in Trump courtroom predicts a ‘really bad day’ for Michael Cohen cross-examination

GOP Attorney General Steve Marshall sat in the Manhattan courtroom Monday and predicted a "really bad day" for the prosecution's star witness on Tuesday.

Tennessee couple transporting $3M in suspected cocaine killed in shootout with authorities in Texas

Edward and Elizabeth Stevenson were suspected of running drugs from the southern border back to Tennessee when they were killed in a shootout with police.

Trump co-defendants officially file notices of appeal to kick Fani Willis off GA case

Co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case Trump have filed notices of appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals in their bid to have Fani Willis disqualified.

North Carolina Republican congressional runoff shows Trump's sway in GOP state politics

In a Republican runoff for North Carolina's new 13th Congressional District, Kelly Daughtry suspended her campaign after her opponent, Brad Knott, received Trump's endorsement.

Ron DeSantis addresses rumors about first lady Casey DeSantis' political future

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down rumors that his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, would run for governor to succeed him, saying she has "zero" interest in doing so.

Contentious primaries in 3 states set up crucial general election matchups in House, Senate - What to know

Contentious primaries Tuesday in Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska will set up crucial general election showdowns this autumn in the battles for the House and Senate.

Son suspected of killing own mother, 2 sisters in Mother's Day massacre shot dead hundreds of miles away

A son believed to be a suspect in Mother’s Day massacre was found and shot dead after opening fire on law enforcement officers hundreds of miles away.

Tennessee hands out charges to 5 in brutal baseball bat, skillet assault

The Carter County Sheriff's Office announced that five suspects have been arrested in connection to an attempted murder case that took place in August 2023.

North Carolina man accused of stabbing girlfriend before pouring fuel on her, lighting house on fire

Authorities in North Carolina have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend and pouring fuel over her and her home before lighting them on fire.

Florida man convicted after admitting to heinous crime during job interview to become a police officer

A Florida jury convicted a man who admitted to sexually abusing a child during a police officer job interview, authorities said.

Former WV health official gets year of probation for lying about COVID test invoices

Timothy Priddy, a former West Virginia health official, has been sentenced to a year of probation for lying about invoices from a company claiming to have conducted state COVID tests.

2 injured turtles delight Florida crowd as they re-enter the Atlantic following treatment

Two sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after having injuries treated at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

Two Missouri women end up in jail after brawling over Disney World tickets, golf cart: police

Authorities in Florida announced that two tourists landed themselves in jail after a brawl over a golf cart and Disney World tickets last week in Sumter County.

Florida ballerina, 15, killed in hit-and-run boat crash in water-skiing accident

Ella Riley Adler, 15, was killed in a hit-and-run boating accident while water skiing in the Florida Keys on Saturday, and authorities are searching for the boat.

Louisiana Republicans push to add abortion pills to list of 'controlled dangerous substances'

Louisiana Republicans are pushing to add abortion pills to a list of controlled substances, creating penalties for some people who may obtain the pills.

UNC Chapel Hill board votes to dismantle DEI programs, use funds on campus police after anti-Israel protests

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Monday to reallocate millions in funding for DEI programs to campus police instead.

South Carolina woman Mica Miller's husband says he tried to 'raise her from the dead' during eulogy

South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller on Saturday gave a eulogy for his late wife, Mica Miller, who died by suicide on April 27, saying he tried to "raise her from the dead."

Jerry Seinfeld's wife applauds Duke crowd who drowned out anti-Israel protesters during commencement speech

Jessica Seinfeld praised her husband's "amazing" Duke 2024 commencement speech on Instagram after a group of anti-Israel protesters tried to interrupt him.

Atlanta nightclub shooting leaves 2 dead at scene, 4 injured

A physical dispute at Elleven45 Lounge in Atlanta early Sunday escalated into gunfire, killing two victims and wounding four others, police said.

‘Gangster’ Florida sheriff has politically incorrect demand for Democrats fleeing liberal cities: 'Go Back'

Florida's Lee County sheriff has a message for Democrats fleeing criminal mayhem and lawlessness in New York and California.

All in the family: 5 Trump kin to represent Florida at Republican National Convention

Barron, Tiffany, Donald Junior and Eric Trump, along with Kimberly Guilfoyle and Michael Boulos were Trump family members selected to the Florida RNC delegation.

Alabama party shooting leaves 3 dead, over a dozen injured

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced that 15 people were wounded and three people were killed at a May Day event in Stockton, Alabama on Saturday.

Anti-Israel agitators arrested near Disney World after creating traffic nightmare

Three anti-Israel protesters in Orlando, Florida were arrested after they blocked traffic on Interstate 4 near Disney World, using two banners spanning the width of the ramp.

Skeletal remains found on Florida beach traced to woman last seen in 1968 with killer boyfriend

Florida authorities have identified the remains of Mary Alice Pultz, a woman who was last seen by her family in 1968. Her skull was found at a St. Johns County beach in 1985.

VCU students walk out of Gov Youngkin's commencement speech

About 100 students walked out of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's commencement address at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday.

3 Atlanta police officers wounded in shooting, suspect dead

Three Atlanta police officers are expected to survive after being shot while responding to a call about an armed individual on Saturday evening.

Joe Manchin says Donald Trump can win, wants to make the GOP ‘grand again’

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., spoke to "One Nation" about former President Trump's chances at re-election in November, the state of the GOP and Israeli aid.

North Carolina Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher who announced his wedding online, court rules

A North Carolina Catholic school was legally allowed to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage to another man on social media a decade ago, a court ruled.

Anti-Israel demonstrators gather at UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor's office, smear red paint on building

Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered at UNC-Chapel Hill's campus on Saturday ahead of the commencement ceremony, and threw red paint on the stairs of the Chancellor's building.

Georgia man charged with murdering law student, setting fire to apartment in 23-year-old cold case denied bond

Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, who was charged in the 2001 murder of University of George law student Tar Louise Baker, 23, has been denied bond.

'Beer Can Island' plundered by party pirates, owners vow to rebuild before sale

Co-owners Cole Weaver and Russell Loomis said they plan to restore and reopen "Beer Can Isalnd" after it was vandalized and looted by trespassers.

Florida woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for abusing Husky with rubber mallet: 'Dog lived in fear'

A Florida woman was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Friday after she was captured on camera beating a Husky with a rubber mallet in a Tampa home.

Meet Fani Willis' GOP challenger for the top prosecutor job in deep-blue Georgia

Embattled Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis will likely face GOP challenger Courtney Kramer in the race for district attorney this November.

Tales from the trail: The blue states Trump eyes to turn red in November

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign aims to expand the map, as it eyes flipping Minnesota and Virginia red. The presumptive GOP nominee heads to blue state New Jersey this weekend.

Budget leaders reach deal with Youngkin on Virginia spending plan

Virginia budget negotiators have reportedly reached a compromise with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on the Old Dominion's next two-year spending plan.

Former Kentucky prosecutor accused of trading favors for meth and sex pleads guilty

Former Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Blair of Perry County, Kentucky, has pleaded guilty to honest wire services fraud, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Barron Trump declines to serve as Florida delegate at RNC

Barron Trump declined an offer to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention this summer, citing "prior commitments."

Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate school names; members explain why

Virginia's Shenandoah County School Board voted Thursday to revert two schools back to their original names honoring Confederate generals that were abandoned in 2020.

Coast Guard rescues injured sailor off Georgia coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man whose sailboat, the Quicksilver, ran aground near Sapelo Sound, Georgia on Wednesday. The man was airlifted away from the scene.

Large barge crashes into historic Fort Madision Bridge in Iowa, later sinks

A near 100-year-old bridge in Iowa was struck by a loose barge on Thursday prompting its temporary closure before later reopening without any significant damage or injuries.

Miami Grand Prix winner seen spraying bubbles after Formula 1 race: Here's where the tradition started

The Miami Grand Prix found McLaren's Lando Norris spraying Ferrari Trento with sparkling wine after scoring his first win in Formula 1 — but why is this a tradition? Here is some background.

Memphis police fatally shoot armed suspect in domestic disturbance that injured man

An armed suspect was fatally shot by police responding to a domestic disturbance on Friday in Memphis. An injured man at the scene was also hospitalized.

Arrest made in 2001 murder of Georgia law student found dead in burning home

Authorities have arrested a man who they believe killed a University of Georgia law student more than two decades ago. Twenty-three-year-old Tara Louise Baker was found dead in 2001.

Miami Grand Prix winner seen spraying bubbles after Formula 1 race: Here's where the tradition started

The Miami Grand Prix found McLaren's Lando Norris spraying Ferrari Trento with sparkling wine after scoring his first win in Formula 1 — but why is this a tradition? Here is some background.

Bodycam footage shows moment deputy fatally shoots Air Force airman at his home

Police in Florida have released video of a deputy fatally shooting an Air Force airman as he answered the door to his apartment last week.

WWE legend Ric Flair addresses viral restaurant confrontation, denies being drunk

Several days after Ric Flair's viral confrontation at a Gainesville, Florida, restaurant, the WWE legend said he was "wrong for getting mad" and expressed regret.

US committee probes Georgia university's alleged ties to Chinese military-linked research

A U.S. committee has launched an inquiry into the Georgia Institute of Technology's collaboration with a Chinese institution accused of ties to the People's Liberation Army.

Alabama legislative session adjourned without final vote on gambling bill: 'Frustrated'

Alabamians won't have a chance to vote on gambling within the state this year after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement during the latest legislative session before it adjourned.

Florida man bit chunk out of deputy's head during assault at music festival: sheriff's office

A Florida man is facing charges after he allegedly bit a chunk out of a deputy's head and tried to take his gun during an attack at the Sol Fest 2024 music and arts festival.

52 US-bound migrants apprehended off Puerto Rico packed inside rickety boat

More than 50 migrants crammed inside a small boat were apprehended by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday. The agency says the migrants were at the start of a long journey to the U.S.