Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as the first player to score in six different World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.
Ukraine steps up campaign to isolate Crimea and heap pressure on Putin
Strikes that have caused fuel shortages and power outages in Crimea will prove a “psychological breaking point” for Moscow, a Ukrainian commander said.
U.S. agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near World Cup venues since the tournament began, the Transportation Security Administration said on Tuesday
Homeland Security is changing guidelines for Iran soccer team’s next match
The Department of Homeland Security is changing the guidelines for Iran’s national soccer team ahead of its third World Cup match on Friday to accommodate extra time afforded to other countries in the tournament, a department spokesperson told NBC News
From The Sports Desk: Messi nets two goals, giving him World Cup scoring record. For now.
Lionel Messi broke the record for all-time World Cup goals, men or women. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in entertaining games for France and Norway, respectively.
Supreme Court rules against Rastafarian man over religious rights claim against prison officials
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of a devout Rastafarian who sought damages after Louisiana prison officials cut his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Erling Haaland powers Norway into the next round and keeps pace in Golden Boot race
On Monday, Norwegians were spotted across New York City dressed in red doing the “Viking row,” a fan ritual in which they sit side-by-side, packed tightly together as if on a ship, and mimic as if they were rowing oars in unison.
Norwegian fans take dawn World Cup party to palace gates to wake the King
Wild overnight celebrations erupted across Norway as the men’s national team secured qualification to the World Cup knockout stages and a tide of elated supporters headed to the palace of 89-year-old King Harald V to see if he would join their party.
Severe storms continue through Tuesday after floods wreak havoc across U.S.
More than 250 storms brought heavy rain, dangerous flooding, and high winds to areas across the U.S. overnight, and the threat is set to continue Tuesday.
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s same-named challenger sues to stay in Alaska primary race
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy and remove him from the August primary ballot.