Opinion

In Iran the World Cup used to trigger joy on our streets. It feels very different now

A growing divide between fans and team, coupled with economic hardship and war, has dampened the mood ...

British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches

British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World Cup could start a national electricity spike ...

'F*ck you, cracker': Racist insults hurled outside courthouse during Karmelo Anthony trial

Tense confrontations outside a courthouse in Texas have escalated during a murder trial following the deadly stabbing of a 17 ...

Effort hopes to force public vote on Royals stadium deal

Workers with Missouri Workers Power, the 501(c)4 affiliate of the Missouri Workers Center delivered more than 4,000 petition ...

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it ...