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Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.

Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes
Sports|World

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup amid tensions with the main host nation, creating a unique situation in tournament history

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations
Business|Education|Sports|World

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute

Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup
Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games

Rights groups raised concerns over the safety of journalists and fans attending the World Cup in the United States on Wednesday, accusing FIFA of allowing a

Soccer-Rights group warn of 'climate of fear' at US World Cup games
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets

Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites

France may be leading one race for the World Cup trophy, but in the markets' version of the global showpiece tournament, retail and beverage stocks are

Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites
Sports|Travel|World

3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City

3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City

3 friends complete nearly 11,000-mile bike journey from Argentina to Kansas City
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act

Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup

The economic outlook for World Cup host cities isn’t looking good – but there’s still time to change that.

Inflation and immigration fears threaten to dampen Miami’s economic benefits from the World Cup
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders

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Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
Business|Economy|Sports|World

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the

World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup

An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches

Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup
Business|Political|Travel|US|World

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing

Democrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump

Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot

Lionel Messi, Argentina turn Kansas City riverfront hotel into World Cup hotspot
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event

Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event
Crime|Economy|Sports|World

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup

Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian

Soccer-Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup
Sports|Travel|World

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup

Argentina national team arrives at Kansas City International Airport ahead of World Cup
Arts|Entertainment|Sports

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed

The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed
Economy|Sports|World

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man

It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
Interview|Sports|World

Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'

Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump

Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'
Americas|Health|Sports|US|World

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly

Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury

Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe

How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe
Health|Travel|World

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
Sports|World

New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday said they had issued a subpoena to FIFA over the soccer governing body's ticketing practices after

New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices
Education|Opinion|Sports|World

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty

Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.

The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
Health|Sports|World

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring

Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, though did not say when the problem is expected to be cleared up

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring
Health|Sports|World

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4

Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about

Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4
Sports|World

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr

Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title
Opinion|Sports|World

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'

Alexi Lalas has criticized U.S. soccer players for citing pressure ahead of the World Cup at home

Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry

An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup
Business|Crime|Health|Sports|Technology

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall

Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall

Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall
Americas|Europe|Sports|World

Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness

Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad

Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness
Entertainment|Sports|World

Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad

An apparent mistake by the fourth official has forced Neymar off the field in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in the Brazilian league, the last match before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced Monday

Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad
Sports|Travel|US|World

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
Health|Sports|World

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery

US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup

Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated

50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Education|Sports|World

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday appeared to roll back an announcement by her education minister that school holidays will start more than a month sooner

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup
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Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race

A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor

Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race
Europe|Health|Sports

Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has suffered a head injury, the club said, in an altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni ahead of a weekend match against fierce rival Barcelona

Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11

Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Political|Sports|World

Canadian official backs up report that Iranian soccer chief was denied entry for FIFA event

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it is her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup

Canadian official backs up report that Iranian soccer chief was denied entry for FIFA event
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
Sports|World

Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House

The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president.

Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents

Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year

FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
Business|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports

Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball

Olivia Pichardo would prefer to just play ball and not take attention away from her teammates

Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball