Will Landon Donovan’s game-winning goal help him score off the field as well?
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World Cup Rebels: Why U.S. Soccer Should Reach the Semis
Now that the euphoria has faded – perhaps ever so slightly – following America’s remarkable 1-0 win over Algeria in the World Cup, it’s time to look ahead. And believe it or not, on paper, the U.S. is a favorite to reach the semifinals.
World Cup Miracle: Could the U.S. Win the Whole Thing?
Oh my, scratch the obits – on both sides of the pond.
Terminal Lung Disease, Without Ever Smoking a Cigarette
Is second-hand smoke powerful enough to induce a life-threatening lung syndrome?
Does the Internet Need a ‘Kill Switch’?
A proposed bill could effectively give the president an Internet “kill switch.”
Bobby Fischer’s Remains to be Exhumed
If it were an opening gambit in chess, it would certainly be bold: the remains of chess champion Bobby Fischer are to be exhumed in order to settle a paternity claim, an Icelandic court has ruled.
U.S. Slips Up Its Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Greeting
America sang “How-old-are-you-now?” To its dismay, the royal family replied: “You’re-one-week-too-soon.”
England’s Ferdinand Out of World Cup, Drogba Too?
With a week to go before the 19th World Cup kicks off, we were due a major piece of injury news. On the same day, we got two.
Report: Joran van der Sloot Apprehended in Chile
Once tied to the Natalee Holloway disappearance in Aruba, Joran van der Sloot is now a main suspect in a separate slaying in Peru.
Fast Facts: Samantha Stosur
After losing to Serena Williams in the fourth round of the 2010 Australian Open, Samantha Stosur got her revenge at Roland Garros on Wednesday.
Country Music Singer Ray Stevens’ Take On Illegal Immigration
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And The Award for Best Place in the World Goes To …
Last year, Vienna topped the quality of living list. Could the Austrian capital come out ahead of the rest of the world yet again? Jawohl.