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Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud and Indiana Fever center Temi Fagbenle had to be separated from each other during their game on Sunday afternoon. With about 4:48 left in the second quarter, Fagbenle was fouled while trying to go up for a shot. After the whistle blew, she tried to just finish the play by putting the ball back into the basket.  Fagbenle’s teammate Erika Wheeler, and Cloud's teammate Sophie Cunningham, then tried to clear their teammates out to try to get everyone to huddle up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Players from both teams huddled up a little too close and began to yell at each other. Cloud and Fagbenle got into each other’s faces and personnel from both teams came onto the court to separate them. WNBA referees assessed technical fouls on four players – Mercury players Cloud and Kahleah Copper and Fever players Fagbenle and Wheeler. CAITLIN CLARK LAUDS CHILDHOOD IDOL DIANA TAURASI AHEAD OF FIRST WNBA MATCHUP: 'ONE OF THE GR...

A top Polish official recently appeared to draw an unflattering comparison between President Biden's Thursday debate performance and the decline of ancient Rome. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made the comment in an X post Friday. The statement was posted in English, which hinted it was intended for English-speaking audiences because Sikorski usually posts in Polish.  In the X post, Sikorski took aim at Marcus Aurelius's son, Commodus, whose reign marked the end of Pax Romana, an era of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome. "Marcus Aurelius was a great emperor but he screwed up his succession by passing the baton to his feckless son Commodus (He, from the Gladiator)," Sikorski wrote. "Whose disastrous rule started Rome's decline. BIDEN AIMS TO CHANGE NEGATIVE NARRATIVE AFTER ROUGH DEBATE WITH TRUMP "It's important to manage one's ride into the sunset." Biden's recent debate performance has sparked commentary across the ...

Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is not offering refunds to guests despite closing down three rides and its main parking lots due to flooding. The amusement park, located between the Minnesota River and Blue Lake in the city of Shakopee, flooded in areas below "the crest," according to a release from Valleyfair. On the park's online FAQ page, Valleyfair states that "Projections show that the Minnesota River will crest on Saturday, June 29. We do not yet know how long it will take for the river to recede to normal levels as that depends on the weather." BEAR EUTHANIZED AFTER INJURING TENNESSEE THEME PARK CONCESSION STAND EMPLOYEE Popular rides Excalibur, Thunder Canyon and Renegade were impacted by the flooding and remain closed, but 72 rides remain open despite the flooding, according to the park.  Additionally, almost the entirety of on-site parking has been flooded. Buses will be provided free of charge by Valleyfair for guests from the Canterbur...

Shifty Shellshock, the lead singer of Crazy Town, died of an overdose at the age of 49, the band’s manager, Howie Hubberman, confirmed.  "He was the last touring member of Crazy Town , and Shifty lived up to that name," Hubberman told Fox News Digital Friday. "He was a performer and a friend. Shifty died of an overdose and a broken heart as he wanted to get upright and make peace with his world. Unfortunately, we failed him and our system failed him, or [Shifty] would still be here." According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s website , Shellshock, whose legal name was Seth Binzer, died Monday. CRAZY TOWN BAND MEMBERS SAFE AFTER TOUR VAN CRASHES INTO A MOOSE IN CANADA "Soleil Moon Frye, Seth's childhood friend and girlfriend about two years ago, has shot a documentary about Shifty, which is supposed to be amazing," Hubberman added.  In Shellshock's last Instagram post, created April 28, he shared an image of a man wearing black su...

The pier built by the U.S. military to bring aid to Gaza has been removed due to weather to protect it, and the U.S. is considering not re-installing it unless the aid begins flowing out into the population again, U.S. officials said Friday. While the military has helped deliver desperately needed food through the pier, the vast majority of it is still sitting in the adjacent storage yard and that area is almost full. Aid agencies have had difficulty moving the food to areas further into Gaza where it is most needed because the humanitarian convoys have come under attack. EXCLUSIVE: ISRAEL TO BOOST FRESH WATER SUPPLY IN GAZA WITH PLANT UPGRADE AS UN WARNS IT MAY SUSPEND AID The U.N., which has the widest reach in delivering aid to starving Palestinians, hasn’t been distributing food and other emergency supplies arriving through the pier since June 9. The pause came after the Israeli military used an area near the pier to fly out hostages after their rescue in a raid that killed mo...

Former NFL star T.J. Ward criticized potential supporters of President Biden Thursday night as he and millions of others tuned in to watch the first debate between Biden and former President Trump. Ward, a three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion who played in the NFL through the 2017 season, wrote a scathing message on social media. "If you vote for Biden I’m convinced your def dumb and blind," the former Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos player wrote on X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Similar sentiment, albeit maybe more toned down, was blasted across social media throughout the night. Biden stumbled out of the gate during the debate, sparking panic among members of the Democratic Party. One well-connected  Democratic source  told Fox News late Thursday after the debate the House and the Senate are Republican — for now — adding, "everyone is freaking out" and that Biden "needs to go." However, there is "no way th...

A temporary election worker in Maricopa County, Arizona, who was captured on surveillance video allegedly stealing a "digital magnetic key" from a tabulation center last week, had been arrested just months ago for allegedly removing a total of $1,800 in cash from the register while working as a cashier at a nearby grocery store, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.  The development raises concerns about the vetting of election staffers ahead of the 2024 race.  At a news conference on Tuesday, Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates, when pressed by a reporter, admitted that the suspect, 27-year-old Walter Ringfield, was in a felony diversion program – information that did not come up during a criminal background check conducted before he was hired as a temporary election worker.  "We’re not going to get into the specifics of this case at this point, but we do, for all of our temporary employees, and he was a temporary employee in elections, we do ...

Politics seep into many aspects of our lives, and sports are no different.  Throughout history, many athletes have taken a stand on political issues. Look to Muhammad Ali, a stark opponent of the Vietnam War. Pat Tillman, who left the NFL to serve in the army. Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who raised their fists in a display widely known as a Black power salute during the 1968 Olympics. The list goes on and on.  In the realm of recent sports, there have been numerous athletes who have been vocal about politics. Whether it be quietly endorsing a political candidate or speaking on prominent political issues, many athletes have chosen to get involved.  24 CELEBRITIES AND MEDIA FIGURES WHO RAN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE  When Riley Gaines, a 12-time All-American swimmer competed against Lia Thomas, a biological male who swam for a women's team, she took her experience and became a spokesperson fighting for "safety, privacy and equal opportunities" for women.  Gaine...

Family comes first for Kevin Costner. The Oscar-winning actor revealed to Fox News Digital that his 15-year-old son, Hayes, isn't the only Costner kid to show off his acting chops in "Horizon: An American Saga." "They're all supportive of each other," Costner confessed of his seven children. "My oldest son was in a scene in chapter two, and, a small part again."  He joked, "I just try to find ways to trap them." ‘HORIZON’ STAR KEVIN COSTNER REVERES ‘PROMISE IN AMERICA’ IN ACTION-PACKED FILM: 'MAKE WHAT’S OUT THERE YOURS' Costner shares sons Hayes,15, and Cayden, 17, and daughter Grace, 14, with ex-wife Christine Baumgartner. The former couple finalized their divorce in February after 18 years of marriage. He also has three adult children – Annie, Lily and Joe – with ex-wife Cindy Silva, and son Liam, 26, with former partner Bridget Rooney. KEVIN COSTNER ‘SELFISHLY’ GAVE ‘HORIZON’ ROLE TO 15-YEAR-OLD SON: ‘IT WAS A SMALLER ...

An illegal immigrant from Honduras who was taken to a Texas hospital in March for pneumonia died days later after she fell upon being released by border authorities, officials said last week.  The unidentified woman died on April 4 while being treated at the Brooks Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, following her fall in another hospital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Friday.  The unidentified woman was arrested by Texas state troopers on March 16 near the Travis D. Kelly Hydroelectric Water Plant near Eagle Pass . She told authorities she had attempted suicide three months prior by stopping her medication, U.S. Customs and Border Protections said Friday.  BIDEN OFFERS ‘CONDOLENCES’ BUT NO SOLUTION AFTER LATEST ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT MURDER ALLEGATION Emergency services were requested after staffers at the Val Verde Processing Center (VVPC) in Del Rio noticed she had trouble breathing. Meanwhile, she was charged with criminal trespassing in Maverick...

A Texas criminal serving a 20-year sentence for crimes like burglary and robbery was captured three miles from a prison in Angleton after escaping last night. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said a routine count was being conducted at midnight on Sunday when security guards of the Clemens Unit trusty camp discovered 33-year-old Kidanny Robles was unaccounted for. A brief investigation revealed Robles walked away from the facility, which was a housing location outside the main prison for inmates requiring a lower level of supervision. Local and state law enforcement officials, along with the Office for the Inspector General, conducted a search for Robles and located him nearly 10 hours after announcing he had gone missing, three miles from the prison facility. TED CRUZ CALLS FOR DEATH PENALTY IF 2 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ACCUSED OF KILLING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL ARE CONVICTED The prison canceled all visitation on Sunday because staff members were assisting with the search for R...

Three Alabama men have died from likely drowning after becoming distressed while swimming at a Florida Panhandle beach, authorities said Saturday morning. The young men had traveled to the Panama City Beach area Friday evening, the Bay County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. PENNSYLVANIA PARENTS VACATIONING WITH CHILDREN IN FLORIDA DROWN AFTER GETTING CAUGHT IN RIP CURRENT The sheriff's office received an emergency call about the distressed swimmers shortly after 8 p.m., officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard and others began rescue efforts. The men, who were not immediately identified, were found separately and eventually pronounced dead at local hospitals. Earlier this week, single red flags had been posted at the beach, indicating high-hazard surf and rip current conditions. On Thursday, a Pennsylvania couple visiting Florida with their six children drowned after they were caught in a rip current while swimming. The man and woman were caught in the current on ...

Authorities arrested a man whom they had reportedly caught trying to drown his children at a beach early Saturday. Queens, New York, resident Romney Desronvil, 42, is accused of "deliberately" attempting to drown his kids at a Connecticut beach.   In a press release, the West Haven Police Department explained that the "heinous act" took place shortly after 2:30 a.m. At the time, a police officer patrolling the area heard "significant screaming" and noticed a sport utility vehicle (SUV) parked on the beach. "As the officer approached, he heard significant screaming taking place from the water," the Police Department said. "As he continued towards this commotion, it was apparent an adult male and two small children were in the water." CALIFORNIA FIRST RESPONDER SAVES 1-YEAR-OLD SON FROM DROWNING IN POOL: VIDEO When the patrol officer entered the water, the suspect reportedly moved himself and his children further into Long Island S...

Prince William and his three children reportedly celebrated his 42nd birthday by attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert at London's Wembley Stadium on Friday. The Duke of Cambridge, his sons Prince George, 10, and Prince Louis, 6, and his daughter Princess Charlotte were among the crowd of 90,000 Swifties at the 34-year-old pop star's sold-out show, according to royal reporter Roya Nikkah. "Nothing says happy 42nd birthday quite like taking the kids to see a @taylorswift13#ErasTour gig. Prince William is celebrating his birthday tonight at @wembleystadium with his children," Nikkah wrote on X. William's wife Kate Middleton reportedly did not join her husband and children at the concert. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer and has mostly stayed out of the spotlight over the past few months. PRINCE WILLIAM'S DEVOTION TO KATE MIDDLETON DEEPER THAN EVER AS HEIR CELEBRATES 'BITTERSWEET' BIRTHDAY: EX...

At least 34 people have died and dozens hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu , local media reported on Thursday. The state's chief minister M K Stalin said the 34 died after consuming liquor that was tainted with methanol, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. MORE THAN 100 DIE IN INDIA AFTER DRINKING BOOTLEG ALCOHOL LACED WITH TOXIC SUBSTANCE The incident occurred in the state's Kallakurichi district, where more than 100 people are being treated in various hospitals, top district official M S Prasanth said. He added that the number of those who are in critical condition keeps changing, suggesting that the death toll could rise. Ambulances, doctors and specialists from nearby areas were deployed to the district. Government officials earlier said several people who were vomiting and had stomach pain were admitted to hospitals Wednesday, triggering a police investigation. Later that day, Stalin, the chi...

Billy Ray Cyrus claims his soon-to-be ex-wife, Firerose, sent him a note shortly after he filed to end their marriage. Following Firerose, real name Johanna Rosie Hodges, filing a counter complaint on June 14 claiming Cyrus was abusive, the singer’s lawyers released a statement to Fox News Digital addressing the claims. "On behalf of our client, Billy Ray Cyrus, we wish to respond to the pleading that Johanna Rosie Hodges filed with the Court that was released to the press today. We regret that Ms. Hodges has chosen to litigate this 7-month marriage in the press and has left Mr. Cyrus with no recourse but to set the record straight," wrote Rose Palermo and Jason Talley of Cheatham Palermo and Garrett, who are representing Cyrus’ case. The statement continues, "The allegations that Ms. Hodges states in her answer and counter-complaint are especially confusing and suspicious in its veracity since she begged Mr. Cyrus to forgive her and take her back only 2 days after h...

Muslim pilgrims have wrapped up the Hajj, or pilgrimage, in the deadly summer heat on Tuesday with the third day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, and the last circumambulation around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, in the city of Mecca . The three-day stoning ritual in Mina, a desert site outside Mecca, is among the final rites of the Hajj, and symbolizes the casting away of evil and sin. It started a day after pilgrims congregated Saturday at a sacred hill, known as Mount Arafat. The final days of the annual Hajj coincide with Muslims around the world celebrating the Eid al-Adha holiday when Muslims with financial means commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith, when God ordered him to sacrifice his only son, by slaughtering livestock and animals and distributing the meat to the poor. HEATWAVE SHUTTERS ACROPOLIS IN ATHENS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE AFTERNOON The Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Its rituals largely commemorate the accounts of Prophet Ibrahim and hi...

Workouts at home can be successful as long as you have the proper tools, physically and mentally. Many have opted for some sort of at-home workout arrangement, whether that be their primary place to exercise or mixed in with gym days.  To find inspiration for workouts to do, a popular place to turn is the internet and social media, which are flooded with celebrity workouts and can be tempting to try.  HOLLYWOOD'S FITNESS SECRETS: HOW CHRIS PRATT, JENNIFER LOPEZ, OTHER CELEBS STAY IN SHAPE For example, Jennifer Lopez's ab routine is one that has been tried by the masses. The workout, as laid out by Women's Health, is below.  Set 1 Set 2 Same exercises as set one, but with 35 reps for each  Set 3 Same exercises as sets one and two, but with 21 reps for each  This is one that can be accomplished with minimal equipment at home. A yoga mat and an object that is 45 pounds, whether that be a weight or something else, is all that is needed.  Jennifer An...

Carrie Underwood's home in Tennessee caught fire on Sunday night with four people and three pets inside the main residence.  Brad Cafarelli, the country star's rep, told Fox News Digital, "There was a fire on the property on Sunday night, which was quickly contained."  Cafarelli noted that "there was no fire damage to the primary residence, and the family and their pets were unharmed." Williamson County Fire and Rescue confirmed to Fox News Digital that they responded to a call at Underwood's home at 9:40 p.m. on June 16. Late Sunday night, the Instagram account for the fire department shared photos at a residence extinguishing a fire. TRY FOX NEWS' FUN NEW GAMES PAGE, WITH 6 GAMES TO CHOOSE FROM! "Upon arrival, 1401 found flames coming from the garage. Crews were able to knock down the fire quickly to prevent spread into the house," the caption stated. Captain Dinah Wade told Fox News Digital that the fire started in a UTV that was...

A former FBI special agent gave an inside look into how federal and state law enforcement apprehended the El Salvador migrant suspect in the multi-state homicide investigation of Rachel Morin. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Scott Duffey told Fox News Digital that, at the beginning of any homicide investigation, law enforcement starts with those closest to the victim. "First and foremost, you start with loved ones, whether it be a spouse, a partner or a romantic partner," he said. "And then once you exclude them, then you move outward." Duffey, who met with Morin's family in Harford County, Maryland, after her murder, said the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) allowed law enforcement across state lines to stay on the same page as the 10-month investigation progressed. RACHEL MORIN MURDER: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FROM EL SALVADOR CHARGED WITH RAPE, KILLING OF MARYLAND MOM OF 5 CODIS is a database used by federal and state law enforcement to compi...