Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals
“It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi says on his Instagram account Monday.
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In a first, the U.S. picks an Indigenous artist for a solo show at the Venice Biennale
The U.S. State Department has selected an Indigenous artist to represent the country at the 2024 Venice Biennale. Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the… -
Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer-songwriter, dies at 56
LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles… -
The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam
The World Cup has kicked off in Australia and New Zealand, commencing a glorious month of soccer.For many fans stateside, the tournament begins in earnest… -
This no-frills college helps students get a degree quickly, simply and affordably
COVENTRY, England — When she finished high school, Helen Kinchin got what was supposed to be a temporary job, after which she planned to go to… -
What we know about Travis King, the U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea
Officials say Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King has been a calvary scout with the U.S. Army since January 2021. The 23-year-old had been stationed in South… -
A deal that lets Ukraine export grain during its war with Russia is about to expire
The U.N.-backed deal that has allowed Ukraine to export grain and other food items during the ongoing invasion by Russia is set to expire Monday with no… -
Milan Kundera, who wrote 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' dies at 94
The Czech writer Milan Kundera was interested in big topics — sex, surveillance, death, totalitarianism. But his books always approached them with a sense… -
Putin met Wagner leader Prigozhin days after failed uprising
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and nearly three dozen of his mercenary commanders for talks in Moscow late last…
