A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in Venezuela on Saturday in what one rescuer described as a “ray of hope” in the aftermath of deadly earthquakes. More than 5,200 people were killed when back-to-back quakes struck the South American nation on June 24, with the coastal state…
This year’s World Cup has been smashing viewership records. Hosting the tournament has prompted Americans to tune in and turn out for soccer like never before. The telecast for this afternoon’s final match, between Spain and Argentina, is expected to set another record. But for one man in Tennessee, this whole tournament has been about…
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 19, 2026. Editor’s note: This interview was taped on July 16, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by the president and CEO of Bank of…
FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on pitches with natural grass. For this year’s tournament, where some matches were scheduled in stadiums with artificial turf, special varieties of grass were required to withstand playing conditions and differing climates. Conor Knighton examines how scientifically-engineered sod was deployed, sometimes in domed stadiums, to…
A month of shocks, controversy, and record chases ends with Argentina and Spain fighting for the trophy in New Jersey. There is a version of this tournament that exists only in press releases: 104 games, three countries, a halftime show with more headline acts than most music festivals manage in a weekend, a Peace Prize…
