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What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.

27 days ago

Russia lands heavy strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, killing at least 21

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia hammered Kyiv in an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring scores more in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities. Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in […]

27 days ago

US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

27 days ago

Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here’s what to know

Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers are taking effect July 1.

27 days ago

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group's classic hits, has died. He was 74.

28 days ago

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota

President Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One — a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.

28 days ago

2 people arrested after hanging banner about ‘the power of love’ on Empire State Building antenna

Two people were arrested Wednesday after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna, unfurling a banner about "the power of love," and then descending.

28 days ago

Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10.

28 days ago

Serena Williams loses in opening round at Wimbledon in her 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

Serena Williams returned to Wimbleton for her first professional singles match in nearly four years on Tuesday, but she lost to Maya Joint of Australia in the opening round.

29 days ago

SCOTUS upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.

29 days ago

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

Doctors have long warned that scratching a bug bite too much can damage the skin.

29 days ago

Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January

Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing.