USA

America didn't just host the World Cup, it fell in love with it

July 19, 2026 8:29 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026: From a memorabilia seller who never watched football to 6.5 million fans filling 99.7% of every seat, this was the tournament that finally made soccer stick.

FIFA president Infantino faces IOC complaint over political neutrality breaches in Trump support

July 15, 2026 10:38 am

Infantino has acknowledged receiving a call from Trump, who publicly pushed for Balogun to be allowed to play.

Watch: Lukaku and Belgium break into 'Trump dance' after knocking USA out of World Cup

July 07, 2026 12:56 pm

The build-up to the match had already been marred by controversy after US striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play despite initially receiving a one-match suspension.

Belgium mock USA after ending World Cup dream: 'Overturn this'

July 07, 2026 5:30 pm

Moments after sealing a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, Belgium's official X account posted a pointed message aimed at the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun.

USA knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after 4-1 thrashing by Belgium

July 07, 2026 9:13 am

FIFA World Cup: Belgium cruised into the quarterfinals, setting up a clash with Spain for a place in the last four

Tillman bends it like Juninho, Beckham, Pirlo and Zico to send USA into R16

July 02, 2026 8:08 pm

The German-born American midfielder who was assigned the box-to-box midfielder profile by Pochettino, took the decisive free-kick with bloodied toes as USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0.

How Folarin Balogun's celebration got acknowledged by OG LeBron James

July 02, 2026 7:52 am

The Silencer is a famous NBA celly, and King James expressed his glee by tweeting out moments after Balogun brought out the stomping hands goal-celebration.

Meet Alex Freeman: USA’s latest World Cup goal-scorer and son of Super Bowl winner

June 20, 2026 2:05 pm

Hosts USA scored their second win of the tournament after their 4-1 triumph over Paraguay in their opening encounter of the FIFA World Cup.

Lemons for bad vibes, Gacon tests: Pochettino’s US are squeezing rivals

June 20, 2026 11:17 am

Teams scoring own goals when playing USA is down Pochettino's side flooding the penalty area with hard-running midfielders, forcing retreating defenders into split-second decisions, while sprinting toward their own net.

USA opener: No Trump, stingy Paraguay defence & home fans outnumbering rivals'

June 12, 2026 12:13 am

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend USA's first WC game at California, as coach Mauricio Pochettino dials back on his full press habit to factor in reality of Pulisic & Co's tempo

From dinner with Bidens to Yoga at UN: PM Modi's US visit in pics

June 23, 2023 6:46 pm

PM Narendra Modi begins his three-day visit to the US, initiates talks with thought leaders

June 21, 2023 4:56 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York earlier today for the first leg of his landmark state visit to the United States, where he met with business and thought leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Nobel Prize winner Paul Romer and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Trump arraignment day: Ex-US president formally charged in historic court moment

April 05, 2023 7:36 pm

Ex-US President Donald Trump was arraigned in a criminal case in New York late on April 4.

Sub-zero temperatures in US as nation braces for winter storm on Christmas weekend

December 23, 2022 11:28 am

Memorial for victims of Colorado mass shooting is all about 'love over hate'

November 22, 2022 2:55 pm

In Photos: Donald Trump launches 2024 US presidential run

November 16, 2022 1:10 pm

In photos: Hurricane Roslyn approaches Mexico, citizens prepare for devastating surge

October 23, 2022 2:46 pm

The US National Hurricane Center said early Sunday that Roslyn had become “extremely dangerous” with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph).

As Colorado River reaches tipping point, indigenous tribes work to protect water rights

September 12, 2022 9:09 pm

There is an intensifying crisis facing the Colorado River, which flows through southwestern US and northern Mexico.

US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks

September 11, 2022 8:30 pm

Fiesta of colours in the sky at New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

July 30, 2022 11:54 am

The festival, which runs till July 31, will feature as many as 100 balloons.

Who Is Kamala Harris? | 2020 US Presidential Candidate

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, is joining the race for the White House. Ms. Harris becomes the fourth woman currently serving in Congress to announce her presidential ambitions.

Donald Trump’s evolving rhetoric on the wall

June 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The core of US President Donald Trump’s argument for the southern border wall has remained largely the same. But as the fight wears on, his justification has expanded and details like cost and construction materials have evolved.

All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.

Number of Indian students in the US doubled since 2012-13: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A study by the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange shows that the number of Indian students in the US has doubled in the last five years.

‘I didn’t know if I was gonna make it' | Wildfires Rage in California

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A fire ravaged Northern California on Thursday, damaging homes and injuring residents. Another fire started northwest of Los Angeles the following day, forcing more residents to evacuate.

Political messaging | How Donald Trump stokes fear in midterm ads

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Recently released political ads reveal the Republican Party’s two-pronged election strategy: one message for skeptics and swing voters, and a very different one aimed at President Donald Trump’s base.

Fire the gun or film the ultrasound? How women running for office define toughness

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The 2018 election cycle in the US has been called “the year of the woman,” but Republican and Democratic female candidates have starkly different takes on what that means.

NYT Opinion | New! A hotline for racists

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Niecy Nash hosts a satirical infomercial advocating for people to stop calling 911 to harass black citizens and to call 1-844-WYT-FEAR instead.

'Trees flying by' | The aftermath of hurricane Michael

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle at close to Category 5 strength, causing widespread damage and killing at least two people.

Republicans and their strained relationship with women

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

The Republicans on the US Senate Judiciary Committee are all men. Their remarks during the heated Supreme Court confirmation fight over Justice Brett Kavanaugh renewed attention to the party’s fraught relationship with women.