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Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Health July 7, 2026

BUNIA, Congo -- At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congos Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over unpaid benefοΏ½...

Mexico’s World Cup run ends with loss to England at Estadio Azteca - NPR

Sports July 7, 2026

MEXICO CITY Mexico had an enormous home-field advantage and an opportunity to make its deepest run in the World Cup, but El Tri let it slip away against heavyweight England on Sunday night. Playing οΏ½...

Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink - NPR

Sports July 5, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. All that Vozinha wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play. He got that and so much more. Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, thatοΏ½...

More than 100 cruise passengers and crew sickened with norovirus - NBC News

Business July 4, 2026

More than 120 passengers and crew members on a Princess Cruises ship that docked in San Francisco on Thursday were infected with a stomach virus while on their voyage, federal health officials said. οΏ½...

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes - NPR

Sports July 4, 2026

In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen EskΓ₯s finally called time. Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against Croatia ...

Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32 - AP News

Sports June 29, 2026

The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in SaοΏ½...

World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 - AP News

Sports June 29, 2026

All but two of the matchups have been set for the round of 32 at the World Cup, as the knockout stage gets underway Sunday with Canada playing South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will faceοΏ½...

Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas - NBC News

Sports June 18, 2026

LAS VEGAS Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store. Subscribe to read this story ad-freeοΏ½...

40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper keeps favorite Spain to 0 goals at World Cup - NPR

Sports June 17, 2026

ATLANTA It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second. Vozinha recorded seven saves Monday, holοΏ½...

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach - NBC News

Sports June 17, 2026

A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch, and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didnt breach the sports οΏ½...