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Goalkeeper Tim Howard of the U.S. saves a shot during their 2014 World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador July 1, 2014.

The US lost to Belgium, but soccer won plenty of new fans

Sports

Belgium knocked the USA out of the World Cup on Tuesday with a dramatic 2-1 victory. But while the Americans are no longer in the World Cup, soccer has won the hearts and minds of many back home.Belgium knocked the USA out of the World Cup on Tuesday with a dramatic 2-1 victory. But while the Americans are no longer in the World Cup, soccer has won the hearts and minds of many back home.

The final of the People's Tournament held in the Rio favela called Morro do Pinto

Among Brazilians, there’s not that much excitement about the World Cup

Sports
FIFA official and engineer inspect stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Why I have good reason to worry when I go to the World Cup in Brazil

Sports

The Quest for Magical, Nutty Tasting Cheese from Northern Spain

Arts, Culture & Media

Colombia’s local elections mired in fraud and corruption

Michael Jackson Statues Draw Adoration … and Ire

Arts, Culture & Media

Geo Quiz: We’re looking for a statue of the late Michael Jackson that sits outside a soccer stadium in England. The team was recently sold and locals want the statue removed. The old owner says the statue must stay. Where is the statue located?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed Cultural Ambassador

Sports

Marco Werman talks with the NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his upcoming trip to Brazil, his first as US cultural ambassador.

Local Elections In Colombia Fraught With Problems

Global Politics

Widespread complaints of fraud and intimidation by guerrillas and drug-traffickers mar the run-up to the gubernatorial elections.

US and El Salvador’s Deep, Not Always Friendly Ties

Global Politics

El Salvador is the last stop on Obama’s three-nation tour of Latin America. Donna DeCesare has lived and worked as a journalist in El Salvador on and off since the 1980s and continues to cover issues relevant to Central American immigrants to the U.S.