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World Cup 2014 TV schedule: US plays Ghana MondayThe United States finally hits the field in Brazil as the first full week of World Cup 2014 gets underway, along with Germany, Portugal, and Nigeria.
World Cup 2014 TV schedule: What to watch SundayIn today's World Cup match-ups, Switzerland plays Ecuador, France faces off against Honduras, and Argentina takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Colombia presidential vote: The difference between war and peace?Colombia's presidential runoff pits incumbent Santos, who launched peace talks with Colombia's leftist FARC rebels two years ago, against Zuluaga, who refers to the FARC as a 'terrorist threat.'
England vs. Italy: Without Gianluigi Buffon, should Italy worry?Italy goes up against England without their star keeper, Gianluigi Buffon. But this could be the coming out party for Buffon's heir apparent: Salvatore Sirigu
World Cup 2014 TV schedule: Who to watch SaturdayOn Saturday, there will be four World Cup matches played. The first at noon is Colombia vs. Greece. Then, Uruguay vs. Costa Rica at 3 p.m, followed by Italy vs. England, and finally Ivory Coast vs. Japan.
To win Argentine love, Messi first needs to help win World CupStar forward Lionel Messi may be regarded as a deity in much of the soccer world. But not in the nation of his birth.- 10 ways soccer and organized crime mix in Latin America Soccer has long been a unifying force in Latin America. But 'the beautiful game' has attracted some of the most infamous drug kingpins in the region, something that's corrupted players, officials, and even whole clubs.
World Cup 2014 TV schedule: What to watch FridayFriday is the first full day of World Cup 2014 competition in Brazil, with three matches scheduled: Mexico will play Cameroon. Spain meets the Netherlands. Chile will take on Australia.
Protests erupt in S茫o Paulo, but not all Brazilians anti-World CupAs the northwestern city of Rio Branco prepares for the World Cup, some wonder whether its failed bid in 2009 to be one of the host cities was a blessing in disguise.
World Cup 2014: Why is the World Cup so popular?Like the Olympics, the Brazil World Cup stirs deep strains of national pride. But unlike the Olympics, it鈥檚 not about individual feats in highly specialized events.
World Cup 2014 TV schedule: Where to watch ThursdayThe host team, Brazil, faces off against Croatia in the first match of the World Cup today.
A 101 on Brazil '14: How does the World Cup work?The World Cup finals, which start today in Brazil, are a combination of 'round-robin' group play and single-elimination brackets.
World Cup 2014: Does America really have no chance?World Cup 2014 begins Thursday in Brazil. The US coach has said his team has no chance to win the tournament. Ironically, it's a sign of how far US soccer has come.- 2014 World Cup quiz: From Brazil protests to history's best footballers, how much do you know?
The World Cup takes place every four years and is hosted for the second time by Brazil. Test your knowledge!
Central America a key factor in surge of child migrants to USChildren from Central America and Mexico are flooding into the US, cramming Border Patrol stations and forcing officials to set up temporary facilities on military bases.- When it comes to drug trafficking, don't compare Mexico to Colombia: ReportThe idea that Colombia and Mexico face similar drug wars has shaped US policy there for years. But differences - from geography to the state's ability to respond - call for a different approach.
FocusTaking 'manic Mondays' to a new level: A day in the life of a Rio public school teacherPublic school teachers in Brazil often work at more than one school in order to cobble together a full-time pay check.
FocusBrazil faces more than just World Cup construction pressureMost public school students in Brazil are in class for about four hours each day. In an effort to get more kids studying full-days, cities like Rio are rushing to build more schools.
FocusDouble shifts and lousy hours: Are Brazil's schools holding it back?Primary school quality in the world's No. 7 economy ranks below impoverished Haiti.聽But galvanizing Brazilians to boost education for all is no easy task.
Moncton shooting: Just the latest tragedy in Canada's rocky gun debateThe man believed to have killed three police officers was caught today. But his rampage is reigniting debate over the effectiveness of Canada's strict gun laws and firearm registry.