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MLB says umpires may have made mistake in foul ball saga during ninth inning of Padres-Cubs game
Major League Baseball made the rare decision on Tuesday afternoon to address a controversial call in the game between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Padres closer Mason Miller, who’s been all but unhittable to start the 2026 regular season, entered the game with his team leading 9-5. On a 1-1 count, Cubs infielder Matt Shaw hit a weak dribbler down the third base line that teetered on the edge of fair or foul.
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Padres third baseman Ty France tried to wait for the ball to roll into foul territory, which it appeared, at least from the camera angles, to do. While one portion hovered over the foul line, most of the ball appeared to be in foul territory. But home plate umpire Dan Merzel, who was right on top of the play, called it fair.
Petco Park fans, and Padres manager Craig Stammen, were not happy. And Major League Baseball addressed those concerns, admitting an error was made.
Major League Baseball appears to say umpires got the controversial call wrong
The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, who covers the Padres, contacted the league office for an explanation of the call on the field. And the league’s response seems to contradict how Merzel ruled.
Lin said that the league pointed him to its Umpire Manual, which says that a ball must be “in contact” with fair territory to not be considered foul.
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“When in contact with the ground, a ball must be in contact with fair territory and not merely over fair territory in order to be adjudged to be fair.”
While stopping short of saying that the call was a complete mistake, that response does seem to indicate that the league disagreed with the call on the field. And it’s a tough one to judge exclusively from camera angles. Cameras have a different perspective than the umpire on the ground, who couldn’t have been in a better position. Many comments on social media felt that the ruling was consistent with the league’s official rules, as well as precedent set by similar plays and calls.
For his part, France thought it went foul, telling reporters after the game, “It stopped rolling, and I thought it was foul, but they said otherwise.”
Shaw wound up coming in to score, ending Miller’s 34 ⅔ inning long scoreless streak, but after a brief rally, Miller and the Padres held on to win 9-7. Miller was short and to the point with his response to it, “Padres win,” he said. “That’s what matters at the end of the day.”
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Illegal immigrant accused of killing newlywed couple in Oregon crash arrested by ICE after jail release
An illegal immigrant from India accused of causing a crash that killed a newlywed couple in Oregon has been arrested by federal immigration authorities after being released from jail, officials said.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Tuesday that Rajinder Kumar, 32, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being released by what the agency called “Oregon sanctuary politicians.”
Kumar allegedly jackknifed his semi-truck and trailer, blocking both lanes of U.S. Highway 20 in Deschutes County on Nov. 24, according to Fox 12 Oregon.
A Subaru Outback then collided with the truck, killing driver William Micah Carter and passenger Jennifer Lynn Lower, DHS said. The couple had been married for just 16 days.
DHS said Oregon officials declined to cooperate with ICE and released Kumar on April 2. ICE agents arrested him April 22 and he is now being held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma pending deportation proceedings.
Kumar has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment, DHS said.
According to DHS, Kumar entered the U.S. illegally near Lukeville, Arizona, in November 2022 and was later released into the country by the Biden administration. He was granted work authorization in 2023 and obtained a commercial driver’s license in California.
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Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration for issuing the license.
“This illegal alien was issued a CDL by Gavin Newsom’s California,” Bis said in a statement. “He then went on to recklessly drive a truck on America’s highways and KILL two honeymooners.”
“Instead of cooperating with ICE law enforcement, Oregon sanctuary politicians RELEASED him from jail back into American communities,” she added.
Bis said sanctuary policies endanger public safety.
“Every time sanctuary politicians release a dangerous criminal illegal alien back into our communities, they are gambling with American lives,” Bis added. “We are grateful to our ICE law enforcement officers who tracked this killer down to ensure he’s permanently removed from America’s highways and can never harm another American family again.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Newsom’s office for comment and DHS for clarification on Oregon officials’ level of cooperation.
Fox News Digital’s Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
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Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell
King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.
On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a state dinner in the East Room. The wives delighted spectators with their jewel-hued ensembles.
The queen wore a deep fuchsia pink evening gown by Fiona Clare, one of her go-to couturiers. The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported. While Queen Elizabeth II wore a tiara for her 2007 visit to the U.S., Camilla, 78, did not.
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“Not wearing a tiara to the U.S., a republic, makes sense,” royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital. “It might be a respectful acknowledgment of our 250th year of independence from monarchy. Still, I did expect some razzle dazzle to give President Trump a taste of the royal flair that Britain does so well! But Queen Camilla’s necklace does the job there. It appears to be the Kent Amethyst Necklace.”
“I think the no-tiara move is understandable, if a bit disappointing for royal watchers!” Matta noted. “Since this visit is underscoring America’s independence, a tiara could have read as over-the-top.”
The queen further accessorized with matching earrings and a shimmering silver clutch.
The first lady, 56, opted for a pale delphinium pink silk strapless gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, the outlet shared. She completed the look with off-white Dior suede gloves and Dior pale delphinium silk pumps.
“The stunning pink tones on both Her Majesty and the first lady seem to be a nod to the famous cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C.,” said Matta. “Notes on the menu and decor for the evening highlight the “shared appreciation of gardens” between the king and the president. There will also be hints of English lilac in the decor to honor the guest nation. “
The queen’s choice of jewels is part of the Kent Amethyst Demi-Parure, a coordinated set of matching jewels, said Matta. The collection dates back to 1818, Town & Country reported. According to the outlet, the pieces originally belonged to Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Duchess of Kent and mother of Queen Victoria. The late Queen Elizabeth also wore the piece on numerous occasions throughout her reign.
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The state dinner marks the first time that Camilla wore the sparkling statement necklace from the royal collection.
The king, 77, and the president, 79, wore white ties, letting their wives shine.
An opulent royal feast awaited guests.
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas. The dessert course highlighted beehive-shaped chocolate gâteau with vanilla bean crémeux, almond joconde, crème fraîche ice cream and White House honey. Wines include a 2024 Hopkins Riesling, a 2022 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir and a 2022 Newton Chardonnay, selected to showcase American winemaking and complement the menu.
Entertainment was provided by U.S. military ensembles, including “The President’s Own” Marine Band, Army and Air Force choruses and strings.
It was also during the state dinner that Charles showed off his signature humor. During the toast, the beaming monarch made numerous jokes, charming guests while keeping them laughing.
“Indeed, you recently commented, Mr. President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German,” said Charles.
“Dare I say that, if it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French!”
He quickly added that, “of course, we both love our French cousins greatly.”
But the toast also came with a heartfelt surprise.
Charles announced he was gifting Trump a historic naval artifact, the original bell from the tower of the HMS Trump. The Royal Navy submarine was first launched in 1944 and fought in the Battle of the Pacific during WWII.
“So tonight, Mr. President, I am delighted to present to you as a personal gift, the original bell, which hung on the conning tower of your valiant namesake,” said Charles. “May it stand as a testimony to our nation’s shared history and shining future.”
“And should you ever need to get hold of us, just give us a ring,” he quipped.
The vessel’s name is unrelated to the president. Buckingham Palace said in a statement ahead of the speech that the bell was a “symbol of friendship to mark this renewal,” the BBC reported.
“King Charles has been in his element,” said royal commentator Meredith Constant. “He’s managed to strike an appropriate balance between jokes and comments that both recognize how divided America is without sounding too political. I think it’s safe to say that King Charles has been the shining star of this trip so far.”
The celebrations took place in the East Room.
The East Room, known as the largest of the State Rooms, was designed by James Hoban and George Washington to be a “Public Audience Room,” The White House Historical Association reported.
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Charles and Camilla are on a four-day visit to the U.S. intended to both celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and to help repair the country’s strained “special relationship” with the U.K.
The king and queen arrived at the White House on Monday, where they were warmly welcomed by Trump and the first lady. After having tea in the Green Room, the royals went down to the South Grounds to see a new beehive in the shape of the White House that the first lady had installed last week. The royal couple then attended a garden party at the British Embassy.
On Tuesday, the king gave a 20-minute speech at a joint session of Congress, where he repeatedly highlighted the historical and cultural ties between both nations. He is the second British monarch to do so, after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
After a night of glitz and glam in D.C., the royal couple will be traveling to New York City, where they’ll meet with first responders and families of the victims from the 9/11 attacks. Camilla will also visit the New York Public Library to mark the centenary of English author A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh.” Charles and Camilla will also attend a gala for the monarch’s charity, The King’s Trust, in the evening.
The couple’s transatlantic trip will conclude in Virginia, where they’ll attend a block party celebrating America’s birthday. Charles will also visit a national park, while Camilla explores a farm to highlight the work of America’s horse racing industry.
During her reign, the late queen embarked on four state visits to the U.S.: in 1957, 1976, 1991 and 2007.
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