Argentina and Messi to open World Cup against Algeria, US starts against Paraguay
The United States was drawn to start against Paraguay at Inglewood, California, on June 12, a day after Mexico hosts the opener against South Africa.
World Cup draw ceremony underway as FIFA awards peace prize to Trump
The 2026 World Cup draw began Friday with FIFA awarding its first peace prize to U.S. President Donald Trump, who has campaigned to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events.
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
The masked burglar broke into the closed Virginia liquor store early on Saturday and hit the bottom shelf, where the scotch and whisky were stored.
Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors
A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no βkill them allβ order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
Gunman hijacks Samaritan's Purse plane headed to South Sudan
A Samaritanβs Purse plane was hijacked by a gunman while enroute to South Sudan.Β
Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record levels on Wednesday following reactions to profit reports from Macy's, Marvell Technologies and other companies.
Prada buys Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.4 billion
The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion.
Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing
Governments have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and rays at an international wildlife trade conference.
Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence
PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 wasΒ convicted for drug traffickingΒ and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Ukraine's allies push back on a US peace plan seen as favoring Moscow
Ukraineβs Western allies have rallied around the country as they push to revise a U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Moscow.
2 robbers overpower a guard and steal dozens of ancient gold coins from a Swiss museum
Swiss authorities are searching for two robbers who overpowered a security guard at an ancient Rome-themed museum in Lausanne and made off with dozens of gold coins.
Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US is charged with orchestrating murder of witness
A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted by authorities for running aΒ multi-national drug trafficking networkΒ is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of a federal witness.
US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers
Local workers at some American military bases in Europe are feeling the impact of the U.S. government shutdown.
Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge, will return to Miami
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Florida after deciding not to contest his extradition from a New Jersey jail on an attempted murder charge.
UPS distribution hub in Louisville has 300 flights per day. What to know
A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub. UPS calls the giant center Worldport. The facility at Muhammad Ali International Airport employs some 20,000 people, making UPS the largest employer in the Louisville area.
Survivors in Jamaica struggle to rebuild after Melissa
No food. No water. No shelter. That's a reality many Jamaicans are facing one week after Hurricane Melissa's devastating landfall.
Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says
The Paris prosecutor says two new suspects have been handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum.
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence
Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.
Samaritan's Purse disaster response team heads to Jamaica with hurricane relief supplies
Samaritanβs Purse deployed a disaster response team and more than 38,000 pounds of life-saving relief supplies to Jamaica to help with Hurricane Melissa recovery effects.
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