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Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesThe anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill. -
Ty ONeil/APFirefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.
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The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan." -
Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism? -
A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment. -
The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.
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Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.
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Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps. -
Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed over 1,400 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground. -
It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture. -
A recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran appears even more fragile following the latest hostilities in the region, which includes U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets. -
Buttigieg, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, shared his family's experience when police and Child Protective Services came to his home investigating an anonymous tip that was false.
