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Brewers rally past chaotic late-game replay, premature celebrations to win first World Series game in 44 years
For the first time since 1982, the Milwaukee Brewers have won a World Series game.
The Brew Crew took Game 1 of the Fall Classic over the Tampa Bay Rays in a sweaty 3-2 ballgame.
Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play. However, replay showed shortstop Cooper Pratt came off second base, instead making it a 3-2 game with runners on second and third and two outs.
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The Brewers had already ignited their fireworks, creating a chaotic, fog-filled scene, before Johnny DeLuca came to the plate and struck out to end the game.
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The city of Milwaukee waited 46 years to see its team in the Fall Classic, and this year's Brewers wanted to stop wasting time. An RBI triple by Christian Yelich, followed by a William Contreras single, put the Brewers up 2-0 in the first inning. However, that was all they'd get for a while, as Nick Martinez settled down to get through five innings of work.
The Milwaukee pitching, though, was just as good. Soon-to-be Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski held the Rays to just one run in his five innings, but certainly not without the help of some Rays baserunning blunders.
Tampa Bay had runners on first and second with one out in the first, but Junior Caminero lined out, and Jonathan Aranda was doubled off at second to end the threat. In the fifth, Victor Mesa Jr. was caught stealing at third for the final out of the inning, a big baseball no-no.
The Brewers matched that mistake with one of their own almost immediately, as nine-hitter David Hamilton made the first out at third in the bottom half of the frame trying to stretch a double into a triple.
But they got a huge insurance run after some more typical Brewers small ball. In the seventh, Hamilton got a productive second out to get a runner into scoring position, and Jackson Chourio drove him in with an opposite-field, ground-ball single to make it 3-1. No team in the league went oppo and hit grounders at a higher rate than the Brewers in the regular season.
Milwaukee will have Logan Henderson on the bump on Saturday night, while Drew Rasmussen will toe the slab for Tampa Bay.
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exited Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul while attempting a layup.
In the final minute of the second quarter, Flagg made a great defensive play to intercept a pass and broke down the court for what was looking like a very easy layup for the second-year pro out of Duke.
What he may not have anticipated was Pacer Aaron Nesmith hustling behind him and fouling him as he approached the basket.
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Flagg went down hard under the basket and stayed down on the floor for some time.
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The Mavericks weren't big on that one for obvious reasons. You've always got to stick up for your stars.
Nesmith was dealt a flagrant foul, but not before some pushing and shoving broke out.
And shout-out to Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek, who dove straight into the fray to retrieve Nesmith.
As for Flagg, he unfortunately left the game and did not return.
That was a turning point in the game, considering Dallas was up by 33 points at the time of Nesmith's foul on Flagg. However, this one ended up being way closer than you'd think, given the margin at the half.
The Mavericks held on to win by a score of 121-108, and while they undoubtedly will be fired up about the win, it might be overshadowed by concern for Flagg.
Michigan Senate rivals clash over Muslim Brotherhood allegations as Rogers doubles down on El-Sayed
Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Republican rival Mike Rogers of questioning his loyalty to the United States during a heated Fox News interview Friday, while Rogers doubled down on allegations that his opponent has embraced the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The candidates both spoke separately with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report" in Detroit, 11 days before the Nov. 3 election.
Baier pressed El-Sayed about a 2012 statement involving former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, who was affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.
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"No, no, no, let me just stop there," El-Sayed interrupted. "You are asking this question to raise a question about whether or not I have dual loyalties."
Baier explained he was asking about allegations raised by Rogers' campaign.
"I will be loyal to the Constitution of the United States," El-Sayed said.
"Don't be Rogers' campaign," he continued.
"I'm asking a question," Baier replied.
"Be a journalist," El-Sayed shot back.
"I am," Baier responded.
El-Sayed accused Rogers of making his Muslim faith a campaign issue, calling the suggestion "sad" and "beneath him."
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The controversy centers partly on a 2012 letter that The Washington Free Beacon reported El-Sayed signed supporting decisions by then-Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, including calls to purge Egypt's police and media.
El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny over social media posts from his half-sister describing their mother's alleged involvement in Muslim Brotherhood activism in the 1970s. He has denied personal or family ties to the organization and said he was raised by his father and stepmother.
In an Oct. 17 Fox News interview, El-Sayed acknowledged that his sister-in-law was a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging her alleged placement on a terrorist watchlist but insisted she had done nothing wrong. The FBI declined to confirm or deny her watchlist status. The lawsuit does not establish wrongdoing.
Rogers rejected El-Sayed's characterization in his own interview.
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"I wore the uniform of the United States. Many in my family, including our son, wore the uniform of the United States so he can pray any way he wants," Rogers said. "It is not how he prays, it's how he thinks."
Rogers accused El-Sayed of embracing the organization's ideology and portraying himself as a victim.
"He has adopted the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood," Rogers alleged.
Baier noted that El-Sayed had denied ever belonging to the organization and pledged allegiance to the Constitution.
"Does he disavow? Does he really say it?" Rogers responded.
El-Sayed had explicitly disavowed the organization at an Oct. 17 town hall, answering, "Sure. Yeah, absolutely" when asked.
The candidates also differed over the war with Iran, which El-Sayed blamed for rising gasoline and grocery prices.
"We need a war powers resolution to end the capacity for this president to wage an illegal, unjustifiable war," El-Sayed said.
Rogers defended the original rationale for military action but said he has urged President Donald Trump to end the conflict.
"I've called for him to wrap it up. That's the right thing to do," Rogers said.
Turning to Michigan's economy, Rogers said the state has lost 27,000 manufacturing jobs and faces some of the nation's highest auto insurance costs. He also raised concerns about education, claiming roughly two-thirds of fourth graders cannot read at grade level.
Rogers defended Trump's influence in Michigan, pointing to his support among voters and crediting his trade policies with encouraging General Motors to bring Silverado pickup truck production back to the state.
But the Republican acknowledged a disagreement with Trump over trade with Canada.
"I've come out and said we shouldn't be doing the Canadian tariffs the way we are doing them," Rogers said.
Baier also pressed El-Sayed over Medicare-for-all, and whether middle-class taxes would rise.
"I'm fine with people keeping their private insurance if that's what they want, but I want guaranteed public insurance for everybody," El-Sayed said.
Rogers disputed El-Sayed's position, arguing that Medicare-for-all would eliminate private insurance and raise costs for Michigan families.
El-Sayed touted upcoming campaign appearances with former President Barack Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., while questioning whether Trump would help Rogers in Michigan.
With both Trump and Obama expected to campaign in Michigan over the weekend, the candidates are turning to their parties' most recognizable figures as they make their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day.
Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this reporting.
Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity celebrate upcoming wedding surrounded by family and friends at Mar-a-Lago
Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity celebrated their upcoming wedding on Friday with a gathering of family, close friends and longtime colleagues at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.
The pre-wedding festivities brought together loved ones from different chapters of their lives for a special evening honoring the couple.
"My heart is overflowing with gratitude and joy," Earhardt said. "To celebrate this beautiful season of our lives surrounded by the people we love most is truly a dream come true. God has blessed us in more ways than we could ever imagine, and I am so thankful that He brought Sean and me together. Our families, our children and our precious friends mean the world to us and sharing this moment with them makes it even more meaningful. We are so excited for this next chapter and know that the very best is yet to come."
Earhardt, co-host of the network's top-rated morning program "FOX & Friends" and Hannity, the host of FOX News Channel's "Hannity" and podcast "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," announced their engagement in December 2024 after Hannity proposed over Christmas at their home church in Florida.
"Ainsley is an incredible person and I couldn't be happier or more grateful that God brought us together," Hannity said. "Faith, family and friendship are what matter most in life and having so many people we love and care about together to celebrate this moment means the world to us. We are incredibly blessed and I can't thank everyone enough for being part of such a special evening."
Among those celebrating were Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace as well as Earhardt's fellow "FOX & Friends" co-hosts Steve Doocy, Lawrence Jones and Brian Kilmeade, along with numerous other Fox News personalities.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were also in attendance, along with Eric and Lara Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Darline Graham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, among others.
"I've had a personal relationship with President Trump for over 30 years," Hannity said. "When Ainsley and I began planning this celebration, it was important to us that he could be part of this special time in our lives. We chose to host a party at Mar-a-Lago and paid fair market value for the venue. We are grateful that he and Melania could celebrate alongside our families and friends."
Other guests included longtime friends of the couple, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, country music legend Lee Greenwood, podcast host Sage Steele, television personality Jillian Michaels and Steve and Andrea Wynn.
Both Earhardt and Hannity have longstanding careers at Fox News. Earhardt joined in 2007 and became a co-host of "FOX & Friends" in 2016 while Hannity has been with the network since its launch in 1996.
The evening reflected the importance of faith, friendship and the relationships the couple has built over the years as they look forward to exchanging vows.
NASCAR legend Tony Stewart's return to the Truck Series ends early with big crash at Talladega
For the second race this season, NASCAR great Tony Stewart hopped into a Craftsman Truck Series truck, but fans unfortunately didn’t get much time to see Smoke doing his thing at Talladega Superspeedway.
Back in February, Stewart made his return to NASCAR competition when he drove the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing.
That ended with a crash 39 laps into the race, so Stewart was surely hoping — and fans certainly were too — that he would make it the full race distance.
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Unfortunately, his time on track was even shorter.
The race got off to a good start for Stewart. He qualified 29th, but was able to gain 11 positions in the first 15 laps.
But on lap 17, Stewart Friesen lost control of his No. 52 Toyota Tundra on the backstretch, which caused a big, nine-car wreck.
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That was it for Stewart, which is a real shame for a few reasons. First of all, it sure seems like that truck of his had some potential, given how many positions he picked up early. Secondly, fans didn't get to see as much of the NASCAR Hall of Famer back on track.
Welp. You got 17 laps.
Hey, that is the reality of superspeedway racing. You need a good helping of luck to go along with that quick truck.
"Yeah, it’s just a racing deal," Stewart said, per the Associated Press. "That’s part of it. Stewart (Friesen) couldn’t go anywhere. He had an issue, and he’s stuck in the middle. So he was doing the best he could to hang onto it, and just everybody around him got caught up in it."
Well, maybe we'll get to see Stewart back in the Truck Series at some point next season. There aren't any concrete plans, but he's certainly due for some good luck.
The race win ended up going to Spire Motorsports' Sammy Smith, who managed to take the checkered flag in overtime. It was Smith's first career Truck Series win and came the same day that it was announced that he will compete full-time for Tricon Garage next season.
McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from a job, striving to show Congress that the Department of Ed is not needed
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon doubled down on closing the Department of Education (ED) as planned to demonstrate to Congress that the federal agency she leads is no longer necessary.
"Signing these interagency agreements means, in fact, that the Department of Education is contracting with these agencies to perform the functions that they've been given," McMahon told Fox News Digital.
"The first big block of work was transferred over to the Department of Labor."
Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to eliminate the ED, later signing an executive order directing his administration to begin dismantling the agency.
As part of that effort, the Department of Labor (DOL) is taking on a major role in the day-to-day administration of adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Perkins Act.
While Labor manages operational duties, the Department of Education retains statutory responsibilities and oversight while shifting services to states and grant recipients.
"It started first with CTE — Career and Technical Education — then K–12 and finally higher education as well," McMahon said.
McMahon explained that she wants to show lawmakers that federal support for students won't falter without a standalone Cabinet department.
"I've asked Congress with this proof of concept in these interagency agreements: 'Let me prove to you that it works,'" she said.
"Ultimately, Congress has to vote if we do close the Department of Education, and if I, in fact, am able to fire myself. Hopefully, they will vote [for it], because I believe the outcome will be better for students, and that is the goal. That is certainly the president's goal."
The agency took another major step by partnering with the Department of the Treasury, which agreed to take over key operations related to federal student loans and collections on defaulted debt.
The student loan partnership with Treasury and the workforce initiative with DOL are part of a broader series of interagency agreements. According to Department of Education officials, the goal is to demonstrate a "proof of concept" to Congress that essential federal education functions and funding flows can be successfully reallocated across executive branch agencies without disruption.
"I call it my proof of concept to show Congress that it works, that the money still gets to schools and to students where they need it," McMahon told Fox News Digital.
"Some of the programs in the Department of Education were being duplicated in other agencies or handled better elsewhere," McMahon added. "So, let's be efficient. Let's make sure the money gets where it needs to go, let's measure that by student outcomes and let's hold teachers and administrators accountable for what they're doing."
Andrew Gillen, a higher education policy research fellow at the Cato Institute, told Fox News Digital that shifting major core duties like student loans and formula grants marks a substantial change from previous interagency agreements, which historically focused on minor administrative support.
McMahon previously argued during the government shutdown that the ED acts primarily as a pass-through entity for federal money, contending that its day-to-day functions are nonessential.
"Congress appropriates the funds. The funds come through the Department of Education, and some of that funding still goes to other agencies to get to students and schools," McMahon told Fox News Digital.
"Primarily, the money was passed through the Department of Education to then get to the states and local authorities for education."
ED announced earlier this year that the agency moved out of the Lyndon B. Johnson Department of Education building so the Department of Energy could move in by August. The move is what the officials call "a prudent step to save hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars and further reduce the federal education bureaucracy."
The Trump administration is also seeking to reduce the department's footprint by returning more power to the states.
The ED launched a new process allowing states to seek greater flexibility in using federal education funds and reducing administrative burdens. Iowa became the first state to participate in the effort.
The Department of Education sent states a letter in July 2025 encouraging them to apply for the waiver, which would give state education officials more discretion over federal dollars and reduce compliance costs.
Tyler Robinson hearing ends without trial date set, prompting fiery plea from Erika Kirk's lawyer
PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last year, still doesn't have a trial date after a Utah judge listened to oral arguments from both sides — and a lawyer for Kirk's widow — about how much time they think they'll need and when they'd like to start.
Robinson, wearing a light gray suit, uncuffed and unshackled, did not address the court. He spoke quietly with attorneys Richard Novak, Kathy Nester and Staci Visser during breaks, at one point handing Visser a note.
Judge Tony Graf Jr. said he had planned to set a trial date at the end of the hearing but needed more time after questioning both sides about their expected timelines and commitments in previously scheduled trials on other cases.
Jeffrey Neiman, an attorney for Kirk's widow, Erika, pleaded with the court to speed things up. Robinson did not enter a plea until last month, nearly a year after being charged.
"Every day of delay adds to uncertainty, invites speculation and that erodes confidence in this system," Neiman said at one point.
The roughly three-hour hearing included several interruptions due to technical difficulties with WebEx, with Robinson defense attorney Michael Burt and an attorney for Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathy, attending remotely.
Utah County prosecutors had floated Jan. 31, 2028, as their preferred trial date but said they could be ready in October 2027.
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Visser said that pretrial litigation "builds upon itself," and given that there are over 31,000 pieces of discovery and "8 million" artifacts of digital evidence, lawyers will need time to file motions to compel, file subpoenas, etc.
"Discovery review is foundational," she said. "It impacts everything else."
As a result, she said, the state’s proposed January 2028 trial is "not practical."
The defense had asked for a "soft target" date in the third quarter of 2029, citing large amounts of discovery and other trial preparations — as well as trial commitments in other cases. Among those, one directly conflicted with the prosecution's desired start date, a federal racketeering case defense attorney Novak has scheduled for Jan. 10, 2028.
Both sides agreed that setting a trial that would run through the holidays could put potential jurors and witnesses in a bind.
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"Justice delayed this long stops being justice for the Kirk family," Neiman said.
Neiman noted that only about 5% of federal cases actually make it to trial and said the Kirk family would be happy to write to the federal judge and ask for the January trial to be rescheduled to clear up Robinson's defense attorney.
Under Utah's state constitution, victims and their representatives have a right to a speedy resolution to their case. Erika Kirk is the court's designated victim's representative.
Novak told the court that the trial's start date had been "set in stone" and argued against rushing things along in the case against Robinson.
"The reality is rushing to trial does not lead to closure. It does not lead to finality. It leads to mistakes," he said.
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Graf expressed concern that if he does not set a date soon, additional conflicts could arise.
Neiman, who is primarily a criminal defense attorney, has repeatedly asked the court to speed things up.
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"Time is the defense’s best ally," he said. "It’s their best friend."
He also noted that, regardless of when the trial takes place, Charlie Kirk won't be able to spend Christmas with his family.
"Your honor, if you set it, it will happen," Neiman said. "Set it, please."
Graf set the next hearing for Monday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. MT, when he said he would read his ruling.
Vanessa Trump 'finally cancer-free,' she says after health battle in emotional video with daughter Kai
Vanessa Trump revealed she is now cancer-free after battling breast cancer, sharing the emotional health update in a new video with her daughter, Kai Trump, months after publicly announcing her diagnosis.
The 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump shared a preview of the conversation on Instagram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, revealing that her mother, who's the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., was diagnosed in April.
"And my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, so we thought we'd share her story and how she was diagnosed, how she overcame it," Kai said in the video.
To finish the social clip, Vanessa shared the news that she is now cancer-free.
"And it came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free," Vanessa said.
"Love you!" Kai responded.
The video also features former Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier, who discusses the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection.
"It feels different for everyone," Saphier said. "The reason I like social media talking about breast cancer is because it's reminding people that it is common."
In her Instagram caption, Kai said she sat down with her mother and Saphier to discuss Vanessa's cancer journey, prevention and early detection. She also announced that the full conversation would be released on YouTube the following day.
Vanessa, the mother of five, first revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in May.
"I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer," Vanessa wrote at the time. "While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan."
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She revealed that doctors had performed a procedure earlier that week and thanked her family for their support.
"I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me," she wrote.
The announcement prompted support from Ivanka Trump, who wrote, "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama."
In June, Vanessa said she was recovering from surgery and preparing to begin the second stage of treatment, Fox News Digital reported.
Kai Trump later opened up about the emotional experience in an August interview with Fox News Digital, shortly after beginning her freshman year at the University of Miami.
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"There was definitely, there was a lot of crying in, like, the week leading up," she said of the days before leaving for college. "We would just be driving, and then we'd just start crying together."
At the time, she said her mother was improving after treatment.
"My mom, she's doing a lot better," she said. "Kind of after treatment, she wasn't feeling very good. Just like how treatment will make you feel … but she's getting a lot better now."
Kai described the extra time she spent with her mother over the summer as a "blessing in disguise."
"I was able to spend extra time with her that I would normally probably spend on the golf course," Kai said. "It was nice to spend those extra hours with her throughout the day before going to college."
Now, months after Vanessa first revealed her diagnosis and Kai described their emotional summer together, the mother and daughter are sharing a hopeful new chapter.
Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton and Paulina Dedaj contributed reporting.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: report
Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was reportedly rushed to a Florida hospital after falling outside a bar.
According to TMZ, Flair was at a Tampa bar when he walked outside and fell, injuring his face and possibly suffering a concussion.
TMZ says Flair cut his head and eye, which was bleeding, and was loaded into an ambulance.
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The reported fall came hours after Flair announced that he would be unable to attend a scheduled appearance in Seattle due to a blood clot in his leg.
"My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First. Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening," Flair said on X. "We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice."
Flair said he is slated to have surgery on the affected vein, "[w]hich My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward."
"Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support. I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support," Flair added.
Tampa Fire Rescue told OutKick and Fox News Digital that it responded to a fall outside the establishment, and an adult male was taken to a local hospital — the department did not name Flair, saying they could not "provide any patient particulars due to HIPPA guidelines."
Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.
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Flair has been in and out of wrestling for the last few years. His so-called "Last Match" took place in 2022 — a tag-team match with his then-son-in-law, the wrestler known as Andrade, against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. He later revealed he passed out twice during the match.
Flair made his All Elite Wrestling debut in 2023 and was a brief part of Sting’s final professional match at AEW Revolution, where Sting and Darby Allin took on the Young Bucks.
He was a World Championship Wrestling world heavyweight champion eight times, a National Wrestling Alliance world heavyweight champion nine times and a WWE champion twice during his career.
The WWE inducted Flair into its Hall of Fame in 2008 as a singles wrestler and as a member of the Four Horsemen in 2012.
Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change Friday to discreetly cooperate with the CIA as President Donald Trump separately floated sending Rubio to the communist-run island to negotiate a deal.
"To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time," Rubio wrote in a post on X.
"The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA."
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Rubio's message explicitly encouraged Cubans to work with the U.S. intelligence agency but did not identify a specific operation or explain what such cooperation would involve.
Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, has long advocated for a tougher U.S. approach toward the Cuban government.
The former Florida senator has been a prominent critic of the communist leadership in Havana and opposed efforts to normalize relations without political reforms.
Trump, meanwhile, raised the possibility of U.S. ships stopping near Cuba while discussing Iran during a midterm rally in Fort Myers, Florida, Friday.
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"Don't worry. We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran with it. We'll do a little stopover now. We'll do a little stopover," Trump told the crowd.
"Actually, what we're going to do with Cuba is we're going to come back from Iran. Those beautiful ships will pass Cuba. We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They'll raise up their hands."
Trump then suggested Rubio could handle negotiations with the communist-run island.
"And then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal. We'll have Marco. Marco. We don't even have to stop. We could just put him in there and he'll figure it out. He's a great guy."
Trump did not provide details about any proposed agreement with Cuba or indicate whether his remarks reflected an actual military or diplomatic plan.
Fox News Digital reached out to the CIA, State Department, White House and Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment.