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USA defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in World Cup play, securing progression to the knockout rounds
Folarin Balogun netted the opening goal but was later sent off with a red card
Bosnia-Herzegovina struggled throughout and offered little resistance in Santa Clara
Folarin Balogun scores and is later sent off as the United States advance past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jeffery Smerer learned his fate on Monday for fatally shooting his 'favorite' son Kayleb, 17, and leaving his 13-year-old son, Bentley, and 12-year-old daughter Kinzley critically injured.
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was found unconscious at his home and subsequently hospitalized
Recovery timeline and full details of his condition remain unconfirmed
Released emergency dispatch audio has fuelled fresh concerns about his health status
The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was discovered unconscious at his Washington, D.C. residence in a recent incident that prompted emergency response and hospital admission. Emergency dispatch recordings of the incident
MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from USS George H.W. Bush made emergency landing in Arabian Sea
Three crew members rescued alive; one airman missing
Navy search and rescue operations underway
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. The incident prompted immediate response operations in the region as naval pers
England beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta round-of-32 encounter to advance to World Cup last 16
Captain Harry Kane scored twice in comeback victory after DR Congo's shock early lead through Cipenga
Three Lions face Mexico in next knockout round; Kane praised their attacking performance as tournament-best
In a tense World Cup knockout encounter in Atlanta, England faced an unexpectedly stiff challenge from DR Congo, who stunned the Three Lions with an early goal through Brian Cipenga. For most of the match under manager T
Kane scored twice in the final 21 minutes to overturn the deficit and send England through 2-1
England advances to face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16
The dramatic comeback generated record UK viewership and national conversation about the unusual kick-off time
England narrowly avoided a seismic World Cup upset against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with striker Harry Kane scoring twice in the final stretch to secure a 2-1 victory and passage to the round of 16. The come
Trump family crypto ventures earned $1bn+ during his first year back in office, part of $2.2bn total 2025 income
Elizabeth Warren and allies demand new regulations on politicians' crypto dealings, citing conflict-of-interest concerns
Disclosures highlight tension between Trump's financial interests and his administration's deregulation agenda for the crypto sector
Financial disclosures have exposed Donald Trump's family cryptocurrency operations as a significant income source, generating over $1 billion during his first year back in office as part of broader earnings exceeding $2.
Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev and his son injured in Monaco bomb attack; third victim critically wounded
Yermolaiev's wife denies being the severely injured victim, clarifying identities of those harmed
Police investigating alleged link between attack and €100 million call centre fraud involving the oligarch
A bomb attack in Monaco targeted Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, 56, leaving multiple victims with severe injuries. Yermolaiev and his son sustained wounds in the blast, whilst a third victim suffered catastrophic i
Manchester United have missed out on a second midfield target in Mateus Fernandes but are refusing to panic even though they are yet to sign any players this summer.
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