Christian Pulisic is considered to be one of the best American-born soccer players in the world and is expected to be a major part of the U.S. national team’s run in the upcoming World Cup.

It’s why the goal drought going into a friendly against Senegal was absolutely bizarre. Pulisic hadn’t put one into the back of the net since Dec. 28 when AC Milan defeated Hellas Verona in a Serie A match.

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He got the weight off his back on Sunday when he scored in the 19th minute of the U.S. match against Senegal.

"Now maybe we can stop talking about it," he said after the match.

The Americans won, 3-2, despite Sadio Mané tying the match early in the second half. Folarin Balogun put the U.S. ahead in the 62nd minute.

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Pulisic was scoreless in his final 19 matches for AC Milan. The score also ended an eight-match scoreless streak while playing for the U.S. national team.

"I felt this confidence, like I have played really well in recent months, but all everyone seems to want to worry about is goals. So, hopefully, we can stop talking about it," Pulisic said. "We have games ahead and I have to be ready."

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Pulisic added that it was a relief to finally get the goal.

"The performance of Christian, for 45 minutes, was really, really good," U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. "He still has the potential to improve. But I think it is the way that he is training from day one. (The) way he played for 45 minutes was the habits that he created last week. Every day training with this attitude, with this commitment, with this energy. I think now we need to try to extend (it) until 90 minutes.

"I am happy for him also because after a long time, a few months, he scored again. Obviously, that is important for our players in the preparation to the World Cup."

The U.S. will play Germany in its next friendly on Saturday. Then, it’s off to its first World Cup Group D match against Paraguay.

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A new, secretly filmed documentary profiling one of the most prominent names in the UFO disclosure movement has crash-landed at the height of the federal government’s release of unclassified documents pertaining to otherworldly encounters. 

"Sleeping Dog," directed by Michael Lazovsky, follows prominent investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell throughout his decades-long efforts regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) transparency. 

Corbell has served as a key figure in the disclosure movement by platforming UAP whistleblowers and facilitating Congressional hearings to bring attention to the topic, with the documentary focusing primarily on his efforts to implore federal officials to release classified information regarding UFOs to the American public. 

"There are machines, there are craft of unknown origin that fly with impunity in our restricted airspace, and our government has been assessing this as a national threat for decades," Corbell told "The Sunday Briefing" earlier this month. "The jig is up. People now know UAP are real."

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The documentary — which was filmed in secret over the span of several years — also reveals previously unreleased footage from Corbell’s investigations and includes interviews from several prominent names in the movement, including astronaut Edgar Mitchell, David Grusch and George Knapp. 

"[Corbell] revealed a bunch of videos that he had access to that ended up being a part of the Department of War's UAP file drop — which was fascinating. So he's in the know," Josh Golembeske, senior director of production at Gaia and guest host of the series "Cosmic Disclosure," told Fox News Digital. 

Corbell has spent 14 years compiling UAP-related secrets at a time when information surrounding the phenomenon has been met with public skepticism and government pushback.

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The result of his efforts has been far-reaching, with experts pointing to a newfound sense of legitimacy toward UAP footage and documentation. 

"The evidence is overwhelming that we’re being visited," Golembeske said. "There’s been a lid put on it."

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"We have all this information, but I think it's more about the information coming to light finally," he added.

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The film comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s push for federal transparency pertaining to UAPs, with a second batch of declassified documents released by the Department of War last week.

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"There's been a long push from the public and behind the scenes to get to this moment," Golembeske said. "That push also leaked into the [Trump] administration. So now this administration is more open to it." 

While Golembeske has long advocated for full federal transparency, he believes that the current method of controlled information releases by officials is the best way to acclimate the public to news of UAP discoveries and sightings.

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"I think this is a slow drip disclosure, and you could argue it's compassionate disclosure," Golembeske told Fox News Digital. "This is actually how I would do it, because I know that people are going to be shocked and I wouldn't just drop everything on them."

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However, Golembeske cautions against officials using the releases to negatively portray the possibility of alien life, potentially skewing the public perception of otherworldly beings and technology.

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"I like what I'm seeing now, but I worry about a fear-based disclosure versus a hope-based disclosure," Golembeske said. "Part of my mission here and part of my mission at Gaia is to empower the evolution of consciousness – and all the evidence suggests there is nothing to fear." 

In light of the renewed interest in UAP disclosure and discovery – along with high-profile documentary releases, such as "Sleeping Dog" – Golembeske remains optimistic that the narrative surrounding UFOs will continue to gain traction nationwide.

"I wouldn't have said this five years ago, but it feels like something is imminent," Golembeske told Fox News Digital. "It does feel like we're building towards a moment and the genie can't be put back in the bottle – I think it's gone too far." 

Fox News Digital reached out to Corbell and the film's distributor, Falcon Scout Media, for comment.

NEW ORLEANS — The sounds of ship horns and ceremonial salutes echoed across the New Orleans waterfront this week as the city marked the first stop of Sail 250, a nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Tall ships and military vessels from around the world docked along the Mississippi River as part of the months-long maritime celebration, offering the public a look inside ships that are rarely open to visitors.

Among them is the USCGC Eagle. It’s known as "America’s Tall Ship," a 295-foot training vessel and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service.

Stepping aboard the Eagle feels like stepping back in time.

With 23 sails, six miles of rigging and roughly 150 Coast Guard trainees on board, life aboard the ship still runs the old-fashioned way. Cadets climb towering masts, work the rigging by hand and train high above the deck while learning the fundamentals of seamanship.

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Below deck sits another reminder of America’s history, a newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence.

"Back then, the best technology was the newspaper broadside, a single printed page," said Seth Kaller, an expert in historical documents. "What people needed to hear, to be able to read, is the text of the Declaration of Independence. And this is how somebody in 1776 would have experienced the Declaration of Independence."

The Eagle serves as a training ground for future Coast Guard officers, teaching leadership, teamwork and technical seamanship skills.

"And for 80 years, since 1946, this ship has sailed with the future officers of the United States Coast Guard," said Capt. Christopher Ensley, commanding officer of the USCGC Eagle. "Teaching leadership, teamwork, technical skills like seamanship and navigation and frankly, getting them salty, getting them ready to serve at sea."

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That training eventually leads to ships like the USCGC Mohawk, where Coast Guard crews carry out modern-day missions ranging from migrant interdictions to drug enforcement operations.

"We have two small boats on board that we pretty much use on a daily basis and that help us do all of our missions that we can’t quite accomplish just on a larger boat," said Ensign Riley Thorburn aboard the Mohawk.

But Sail 250 is not just showcasing history. It's also highlighting modern military life at sea.

Docked nearby is the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship home to nearly 3,000 sailors and Marines during deployment, including about 1,250 sailors and 1,800 Marines. Inside, the ship functions like a floating city, with pilots, flight crews, cooks, doctors and firefighters all working around the clock while deployed around the world. 

"Every sailor is a firefighter to a certain extent," said Damage Controlman Allison Anutta during a firefighting demonstration aboard the Kearsarge.

Fox News embedded with sailors and Marines during the ship’s journey into New Orleans, getting a firsthand look at daily life, including suiting up in firefighting gear used during emergency response drills.

The ship’s firefighting capability is part of a broader mission set that extends far beyond combat operations. The Kearsarge can be configured to carry around eight F-35 aircraft depending on mission requirements and supports a wide range of deployments, from humanitarian response to combat readiness.

Onboard is also a 39-person Fleet Surgical Team responsible for stabilizing and treating patients at sea.

"We are a microcosm of the American population," said Cmdr. Timothy Brooks, senior medical officer aboard the ship. "All the chronic health issues that happen in America are also over here… and so we're doing everything we can to maintain just good general health."

Other crew members described the versatility and pride of their roles.

"We rescue, we protect, and we deliver, on a moment’s notice anywhere in the world," Naval Air Crewman Bryan Morch explained. 

The arrival in New Orleans also featured ceremonial moments, including a 21-gun salute and the sound of ship horns echoing along the Mississippi River as the fleet marked the start of the national celebration.

For Marines aboard the ship, the mission is rooted in service and sacrifice.

"Greater love is no man than he who would lay his life down for a friend," U.S. Marine Grace Shneider quoted from the book of John in the Bible. "When I think of the military, that’s what I think of."

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, crew members said they view their work as part of a continuing legacy of service and history.

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"Anybody who wants to raise the right hand to serve the country… they can’t help but appreciate the history of great things that have gone before," Cmdr. Brooks said.

The Sail 250 fleet will continue its journey up the East Coast with upcoming stops in Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and Boston as celebrations continue nationwide.

Some Black New Yorkers are demanding cash reparations from the government as state officials consider some form of compensation for slavery or other past racial injustices.

"We need $800,000 for each foundation of Black Americans. That's simple," Aubrey Muhammud told Fox News Digital. "That's — in New York — that's about the cost of living that'll get you a home or a small business or for you to recover from any financial duress."

The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies held a public hearing on Saturday. The hearing followed up on when Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2023 signed a bill for a "community commission to study the history of slavery in New York state" to examine "various forms of reparations."

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The Empire State joins several other states and local municipalities looking to issue reparations in some form, compensating Black residents for slavery or other instances of racial injustice. A Chicago suburb — Evanston, Illinois — went as far as paying $25,000 in cash to Black residents to address past racial housing discrimination through its program. 

"Certainly grateful that you all came up here today to enjoy and participate and lend your voice to this public hearing. Our theme today is truth before repair," commissioner Seanelle Hawkins told the audience.

As the state considers reparations to Black Americans or any other group in some form, some advocates of reparations spoke up about the importance of the identity of foundational Black Americans to be recognized.

The public hearing allowed for residents to share their experiences for the commission to gather input for their effort to examine past discriminatory policies and slavery in the United States.

Many told Fox News Digital what they think reparations should look like.

"I think it should be, me personally, I think there should be a new Freedmen's Bureau back and that is like a central bank almost to Black America and would be distributed to Black communities," Rex Burns said.

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Some of the speakers represented "The United States Freedmen Project," a group of self-identified "foundational Black Americans" aiming to inform Americans about the distinctions between African Americans who are descendants of slaves and those who migrated to the country willingly.

According to its website, the organization "is a non-partisan organization that seeks to fulfill the abandoned missions of the Freedmen's Bureau and the Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company."

The Freedmen Project supporters argued that the reparations bill includes language that violates the Constitution. Therefore, state officials should instead base the reparations' eligibility criteria on "lineage."

"It shouldn't only be a check, but it should start with a check," Brooke Lean told Fox News Digital. 

Lean, wearing a shirt promoting the Freedmen Project, told Fox News Digital cash payments need to come first before other forms of reparations.

"Then we can start addressing education issues, redlining issues, policing issues, all of these other issues that are badges and incidents of slavery."

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Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages, representing New York’s 22nd District, who helped draft the Reparations Commission legislation, said.

"At the end of the day, we're a collective state. We are many people in one, and it's important that we hear from New Yorkers," Solages said. "And so our intention when drafting the legislation was for the Commission to hear from the New Yorkers and deliver a report."

Some other locals who attended the public hearing identified themselves as "foundational Black Americans," explaining to Fox News Digital why cash payments are necessary.

"I think that we are owed a debt," Caprice Reins said.

Tanasia Poke said that financial compensation is the only way to achieve "true justice."

"It's been the greatest impact to our community overall, generationally. And so, by policy and finance, it's how it's been institutionalized in the first place. It is the way to repair it," Poke said.

Burns said cash payments are important because they're "tangible."

"It's right in front of you," Burns said. "I'm for community building as well. I don't want cash to go to the wrong people."

A New Jersey man was arrested after allegedly biting two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a chaotic anti-ICE protest outside a Newark detention facility, authorities said.

Brendan John Geier, 26, of Madison, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday and charged with assaulting federal officers and causing bodily injury, according to the Department of Justice.

A DOJ news release said the incident took place outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center, where protesters have gathered for more than a week and have been accused of assaulting federal agents.

"Peaceful protest doesn’t translate to violently attacking federal law enforcement officers," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.

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"Federal officers are protecting United States’ property and facilities," Blanche continued. "With virtually no local law enforcement support from New Jersey, rioters are regrouping and attacking."

Blanche said additional arrests could follow as authorities continue investigating the demonstrations.

"We will not tolerate the vicious attacks we have seen in Newark the last few days, and we will make arrests and hold people accountable for criminal conduct," he said.

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Nine people were arrested during Thursday’s clashes, the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital.

The demonstrations have at times turned confrontational, with federal officials saying agents have deployed pepper spray and used crowd-control tactics to push back agitators.

"As alleged in the Justice Department's complaint, this violent rioter savagely bit an ICE law enforcement officer outside of Delaney Hall," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. "The Trump Administration will always stand with our law enforcement officers."

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He added that "anyone who assaults a law enforcement officer will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

The DOJ said the incident took place around 10:30 a.m. Thursday as federal officers conducted perimeter security operations at the Newark facility.

Prosecutors said a large group of demonstrators blocked a roadway leading to the detention center, prompting deportation officers to form a line and advance toward the crowd, which allegedly included Geier.

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According to prosecutors, demonstrators ignored repeated commands to move back and remained in the roadway.

"Geier instead engaged in a struggle with deportation officers, kicking officers and ultimately biting an officer’s forearm, and another’s knuckle," the DOJ said in a news release.

Both officers were treated at a local hospital, authorities said.

The announcement came hours after Blanche said a separate man was arrested outside Delaney Hall for allegedly making death threats against an ICE officer and the officer’s family.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) kicked off and finished with champions challenge All-Star matches, which helped determine No. 1 contenders for two championships.

The men’s match started "Impact." Elijah, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, KC Navarro and Leon Slater faced off against tag team champions Bear Bronson and Brian Myers, international champion Mustafa Ali, X Division champion Cedric Alexander and TNA world champion Mike Santana. If an All-Star pinned one of the champs, they would automatically get a title shot.

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Navarro took advantage of that, working with Slater at the end of the match to get one over on Ali. Navarro would pin Ali to earn a shot at the TNA International Championship after losing to A.J. Francis in a Sac Town Street Fight a few weeks prior.

Later, Elayna Black, Mara Sadé and Xia Brookside took on TNA Knockouts champion Lei Ying Lee and Knockouts tag team champions Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance.

Brookside and Lee have been at odds for more than a month as the former best friends split up. The Elegance Brand also wasn’t about to let any of the All-Stars get one over on them. M by Elegance and Heather by Elegance controlled the match for their team for the most part, avoiding tagging in Lee. Sadé felt the tag team presence for the most part. Heather finally tagged in Lee and took on Brookside.

Mr. Elegance would eventually insert himself into the match. He tripped up Lee, who walked into Brookside’s DDT. Brookside pinned Lee and earned herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts World Championship.

TNA announced earlier Thursday that Fabian Aichner officially signed with the company after he crashed Cedric Alexander’s X Division Championship victory over Leon Slater two weeks ago.

Aichner vowed to take down The System and proved it last week when he wiped the entire faction out by himself. He made his in-ring debut on Thursday against Eddie Edwards.

Edwards did his best to keep Aichner down, including a backpack stunner and using the ropes to choke the life out of Aichner. Alisha Edwards even got her hands dirty and got involved in the match. Alisha Edwards got caught trying to use a kendo stick on Aichner and was kicked out of the match.

The System came down to support Edwards but found out that Aichner can fly. He hit a crossbody splash on the faction and a springboard DDT. He was about to make Edwards tap out but The System interrupted the match, causing a disqualification.

Ultimate X is one of the most exciting matches in TNA history and it will be coming back at Slammiversary in June.

The "Impact" broadcast announced that Slater will be a part of the next Ultimate X match as Cedric Alexander puts the X Division title on the line. There are still four participants that have to be announced for the match.

Slammiversary is set for June 28 at the Agganis Arena.

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It had been more than five months since Santino Marella appeared in the ring for TNA and nearly a year since he was in a singles match. TNA’s Director of Authority is feuding with Stacks Lorenzo, who Marella has said corrupted his daughter Arianna Grace.

The rivalry between the two came to a head in Sacramento when TNA Director of Operations Daria Rae booked Marella and Lorenzo in a match last week. And it started out fine for Marella. He was putting the hurt on his soon-to-be son-in-law.

Lorenzo taunted Marella through the match, hitting him with multiple knee strikes to the gut. Marella would get back into the match and break out the cobra and it allowed Lorenzo to roll up Marella and get the quick pin for the win.

Grace added insult to injury. She tried to slap him before Marella stopped it. Lorenzo blindsided him and started his post-match assault. Indi Hartwell came down to help Marella and challenged Lorenzo and Grace to a mixed tag team match.

Rae came out and reminded Hartwell that she doesn’t make matches. However, she said she would "love" to see Lorenzo beat Marella again and booked the mixed tag team match for next week.

Atlanta Braves great Bob Horner, who once hit four home runs in a single game, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 68.

Horner was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and made his first and only All-Star team in 1982. The Braves released a statement on Horner’s death on social media. The team did not announce a cause of death.

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"Bob Horner built a career out of being first. He was the first overall pick in the 1978 draft after an illustrious collegiate career. He was the first Braves draftee to skip the minor leagues entirely and debut directly in the majors. And he was the first Atlanta player to ever hit four home runs in a single game when he did so against the Montreal Expos in 1986," the team said.

"The National League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and an NL All-Star in 1982, Horner teamed with Dale Murphy to form one of the most feared power duos in the game for nearly a decade.

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"The Atlanta Braves extend sincere sympathies to his wife, Chris, two sons, Tyler and Trent, and his numerous friends and fans across the game."

Horner played nine of his 10 years in the big leagues with the Braves, spending his final year in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals.

He played in 1,020 games, hit 218 home runs and never struck out more than 75 times in a single season.

Atlanta selected him with the No. 1 overall pick of the 1978 MLB Draft out of Arizona State after a stellar career with the Sun Devils. He was later inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the first class.

He was the 1977 College World Series MVP and won the first Golden Spikes Award as the top player in college baseball in 1978.

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