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Sorry, Brits: Abe and Trump Have the Real 'Special Relationship'

President Trump rolled out the red carpet for Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Feb. 10 for three days of lavish praise, elaborate dinners, lots of golf and a ride on Air Force One. More...

By Ian Bremmer February 16, 2017

Homeland Security Chief John Kelly Says Waiting 120 Days Won't Hurt Refugees. He's Wrong

At a congressional hearing this week, DHS Secretary John Kelly said he doesn’t think the 120-day ban on refugee resettlement puts a real hardship on refugees who have “already been waiting a year or two”...

By Erol Kekic February 10, 2017

Jon Stewart Reveals Donald Trump's Next Executive Orders to Stephen Colbert

Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart stopped by The Late Show for another reunion with his old friend Stephen Colbert, and to take aim once again at President Donald Trump. Stewart, who is an executive...

By Zamira Rahim February 1, 2017

This Is How The World Is Remembering 9/11

Events include minutes of silence, services and music

By Tessa Berenson September 9, 2016

Ethiopian Medalist Stays in Brazil After Olympic Protest

There are reports he may seek asylum in the U.S.

By Rishi Iyengar August 24, 2016

Here are the Team USA Athletes to Follow on Instagram for the Rio Olympics

Get a glimpse into the games

By TIME Photo August 4, 2016

Behind TIME's Olympics Cover With Simone Biles

Photographer Thomas Prior reincarnated the majesty of this first-time Olympian

By Michael Bucher July 28, 2016

In Women's World Cup, U.S. Feels Weight of Expectations

It's not enough for the Americans to just beat China in Friday's quarterfinal

By Sean Gregory June 25, 2015

WWE Superstar Dusty Rhodes Dead at 69

“What am I thankful for? My polka dots!”

By David Stout June 12, 2015

China Is Now the Third Largest Exporter of Arms

Chinese exports of weapons have more than doubled over the past four years

By Rishi Iyengar March 16, 2015

Detroit Man Who Walked 21 Miles to Work Each Day to Finally Be Bought Car

A kickstarted campaign has, so far, raised $130,000

By Kevin McSpadden February 3, 2015

The Vatican Helped Seal U.S.-Cuba Deal

Hosted secret talks between the two nations

By Charlotte Alter December 17, 2014

This Thanksgiving Let’s Finally Stop the Nonsense About the Puritans and Pilgrims

Our ancestors were aliens. It’s time we realize that

By History News Network November 26, 2014

Ebola Watch List Narrows

Ten people are considered to be at high risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control

By Justin Worland October 3, 2014

The U.S. POWs Still Waiting For an Apology

More than 60 Japanese companies used American POW labor in World War II. Only one has apologized

By Kirk Spitzer / Yokkaichi September 12, 2014

Timeline: The World Cup's Best Moments

Relive the greatest moments of Brazil's 2014 World Cup—the goals, the saves, the tension, the legends.

July 11, 2014

An American Assist in Germany's World Cup Quest

He was originally appointed in 2004 when Jurgen Klinsmann was coaching Germany's team

By Ben Lyttleton / Sports Illustrated July 3, 2014

Waffle House Boycotts Belgian Waffles in World Cup Solidarity

Just call them 'freedom waffles'

By Joan E. Greve July 1, 2014

Everything You Need to Know About the USA-Belgium World Cup Match

The United States Men's National Team will play Belgium in round 16 of the World Cup Tuesday afternoon. It's a pretty big deal, and people are appropriately excited. (See official pump up video for the...

By Laura Stampler July 1, 2014

Belgium a Dynamic Test for USA Amid High Expectations, Golden Generation

"I feel like the people [in Belgium] are confident they’re going to beat the U.S.”

By Brian Straus / Sports Illustrated July 1, 2014

Charlie Davies Embraces Reality, Maintains Hope, While Watching USA

Davies was a rising US soccer star for the 2010 World Cup team when he was severely injured in a car accident

By Ben Reiter / Sports Illustrated June 27, 2014

U.S. Soccer Coach: Skip Work to Watch the Game

Forget watching on a livestream behind that report you're blowing off, use Jurgen Klinsmann's letter to skip work all together

By Maya Rhodan June 25, 2014

Jermaine Jones, USA's 'Fighting Pig,' Wins Over His World Cup Critics

The German-born Jones scored against Portugal on Sunday

By Brian Straus / Sports Illustrated June 25, 2014

How the USA Let its Golden World Cup Chance Slip Away

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo broke free from Team USA's defense to assist a goal in the last minute of play

By Liviu Bird / Sports Illustrated June 23, 2014

Basketball Star Reveals Career-Ending Diagnosis

Welcome to #theBrief, the four stories to know about right now—from the editors of TIME

By TIME Video June 23, 2014

John Kerry Talks Fútbol Diplomacy

Secretary of State said soccer "comes up all the time" with international leaders

By Grant Wahl / Sports Illustrated June 20, 2014

Jozy Altidore Ruled out for USA's World Cup Match vs. Portugal

Due to a strained hamstring after USA's World Cup win over Ghana Monday

By Brian Straus / Sports Illustrated June 19, 2014

USA Goes Back to its Roots to Drum Up Winning World Cup Formula vs. Ghana

USA's John Brooks scores game-winning goal in last minutes

By Brian Straus / Sports Illustrated June 17, 2014

Watch the Veep Congratulate Team USA After World Cup Win

"Are you kidding me? This is a kick, man"

By Samantha Grossman June 17, 2014

Watch Landon Donovan Take His World Cup Absence in Absolutely Hilarious Stride

Donovan missed out on qualifying for the World Cup's U.S. national team

By Avi Creditor / Sport Illustrated June 16, 2014

Underdogs Who Made World Cup History

Never underestimate the possibility of the impossible

By Randy W. Stearns June 13, 2014

Underdogs of World Cup 2014

Hey, not everyone can be a winner

By Randy W. Stearns June 12, 2014

Space Trio Return to Earth After 166 Days in Orbit

The group was all in good health after landing

By David Stout March 11, 2014

Turning Contempt Into Compassion in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

Behind the Epic Time-Lapse of Fireworks Over Los Angeles

The Birth of America's Flag Obsession

U.S. Wrestlers in Iran Practice Hands-On Diplomacy