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Alexander: Will this World Cup also be transformative?
The 1994 event had a huge impact on U.S. soccer – but the men's national team still lags behind the sport's powers.
NTSB says fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves the need to replace flawed tank cars
The NTSB said in its final report Thursday that the workhorse DOT-111 tank cars are long overdue for replacement because of the way the devastating impact of a derailment is…
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USMNT begins World Cup journey against Paraguay
The USMNT will face Paraguay, Australia and Turkiye in Group D action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first in the United States since a memorable 1994.
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Dodgers place catcher Will Smith on IL with ‘inflamed disc’ in his neck
Smith tried playing through the pain last week, but he has missed the past five games through Thursday and was moved to the IL. Chuckie Robinson was promoted from Triple-A.
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24 live bands coming to Knott’s Summer Nights
The music and food festival runs June 12 through Aug. 30 at the Buena Park theme park.
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Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now
The new tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, are set to expire July 24.
Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South Africa
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening…
Boston lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint, police say
Boston Police are investigating two pint-sized hoodlums suspected of putting the squeeze on a children’s lemonade stand in Southie — at gunpoint.
Chicago police investigating burning cross in Grant Park
“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. “This is a hate crime because it is…