Reigning World Cup Champion Germany Loses To South Korea
The reigning world cup champion Germany — is out after losing to South Korea Wednesday. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Grant Wahl about what it means.
A plan to help veterans from ‘the first minute’ they leave the service
The occasion of Chris Carter’s 23rd birthday in 2015 brought together his parents, friends, and fellow soldiers in sorrow rather than celebration. During Mr. Carter’s first tour in 2011, he lost a close friend in a bomb explosion and glimpsed the brok…
In Merkel’s moment of crisis, a chance to seize middle ground on migration?
In a corner of Germany celebrated for its bucolic charm, this Bavarian town’s lack of rolling, pastoral fields, and half-timbered houses doesn’t exactly make it a tourist destination – that is unless you ask party officials of the ruling Christian Soci…
Poland Backtracks On A Controversial Holocaust Speech Law
Under the law, anyone who accuses the country of complicity in Nazi crimes during World War II could face three years’ imprisonment. But lawmakers voted to remove that penalty on Wednesday.
Soccer World Cup spurs Chinese sporting ambitions
“I’ve watched every World Cup since 1990, when Argentina was really good,” Zhou said by way of explanation. “Chinese soccer breaks my heart,” he said when asked about the national team’s failure to qualify for this year’s World Cup tournament in Russi…
South Korea Shocks Germany 2-0, Sending World Cup Champs Packing
In a shocking upset, South Korea scored in stoppage time and added another late goal to put the match out of reach for Germany.
Shifting views of seniors: less burden, more asset
President Trump is the most obvious example. On the Supreme Court, five of nine justices are over 65. Just eight decades ago, when the Social Security system began, 65 was codified as the start of “old age.” Now many people of that vintage may feel i…
Young Chefs In El Salvador Are Breathing New Life Into Traditional Cuisine
A violent past wiped out some of the country’s culinary roots and contributed to a reliance on processed foods. But that is changing, as a movement grows to innovate with indigenous ingredients.
News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria
National progressives scored a major coup over the Democratic establishment on Tuesday night in one of several primaries. Also, Liz Sly of The Washington Post discusses the war in Syria.
U.S Increases Economic Pressure On Iran
As Iran reels from economic unrest, the U.S. is increasing pressure by warning that it will start punishing countries that buy Iranian oil, including giants like China and India.
At The World Cup, A Double Shutout Where Both Teams Won — And Lost
Until Tuesday, this World Cup had seen zero matches in which both teams failed to score. That set a record, but didn’t make it any easier to watch France and Denmark play pat-a-cake for 90 minutes.
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