Today in History: July 20, World War I draft lottery begins
America’s World War I draft lottery began as Secretary of War Newton Baker, wearing a blindfold, reached into a glass bowl and pulled out a capsule containing the number 258…
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child. Their son Alec Neel Vance is the first child born to a sitting vice president in…
How Ferran Torres scored the World Cup-winning goal for Spain to beat Argentina
By STEPHEN WHYNO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ferran Torres delivered Spain the winning goal at the World Cup with a play made possible by two of the team’s best…
Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain’s Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title
Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. Spain then won all the individual player awards Sunday, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title…
Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today
By The Associated Press Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The…
Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain
By RONALD BLUM EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé…
Red Sox streak at 13; beatings go on for Rays, who lose 5th straight game
Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 for their 13th win in a row Sunday. The loss was the Rays'…
Daily Horoscope for July 20, 2026
Big growth can reveal where the truth has been waiting. This morning, Neptune softens our edges enough to imagine better options, but Jupiter opposing Pluto at 10:44 am EDT brings…
US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
By JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ and BEN FINLEY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States began a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the…
The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…