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The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer's growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday he has "felt a real momentum behind this team and behind this moment."

Lawmakers in Congress this week failed to pass a measure on border security. Voters are not happy about the latest setback.

In Tennessee, a special election for a vacant congressional seat is expected to be more competitive in a district that has been strongly Republican for years.

When Grandpa put on his raincoat, that meant it was time to move the ham off the stove, just one step in Grandma's slow-cook process for a salt-cured country ham.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced new dietary guidelines for Americans focused on promoting whole foods, healthy proteins and fats. And he has "declare[d] war" on added sugar.

March Madness is set! The men's and women's collegiate basketball brackets were unveiled on Sunday. We discuss the surprises and who didn't make the cut.

The U.S. men's national soccer team scheduled a pair of friendly matches against two top European teams. After a 5-2 loss against Belgium, the U.S. is hoping to avoid the same against Portugal.

The President meets regularly with his top advisers about the security situation in Iraq. His National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley attends these meetings. He talks with Steve Inskeep about what the president wants to know, and what he needs to know.

The annual poll of just over 1,000 Americans conducted in December selected the top 10 most admired men and women of the year.

A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.