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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun could have played for any one of three countries. He chose the United States, and it paid off with a splashy World Cup debut on home soil.

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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in World Cup debut
US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

9 hours ago

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun fired his second goal into the top far corner of Paraguay’s net and then led his American teammates to the corner of their home stadium, reveling in the frenzy created by their historic first half at their World Cup opener.

Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder

11 hours ago

Detectives: Homestead homeowner says drunk man trying to have sex with tree fell from ladder — it turned out to be murder

An 11-year-old girl lived a horrific nightmare for months in 2024 while living in a house near Redondo Elementary School in Homestead, records show.

Investigator’s testimony, tense confrontation mark day 5 of George Pino trial

11 hours ago

Investigator’s testimony, tense confrontation mark day 5 of George Pino trial

Testimony in day five of the George Pino trial concluded on Friday. Proceedings ended with a tense confrontation between the state’s lead prosecutor and the real estate mogul.

Bodycam footage released in Miami Beach high-rise murder; suspect granted bond

11 hours ago

Bodycam footage released in Miami Beach high-rise murder; suspect granted bond

Newly released Body camera footage obtained by Local 10 News captures the moments after a man fell from a 25th-floor balcony at a Miami Beach condominium, as a judge considered whether the friend accused of pushing him to his death should be granted bond.

Miami-Dade felon charged with murder, armed robbery in fatal bus stop beating, deputies say

16 hours ago

Miami-Dade felon charged with murder, armed robbery in fatal bus stop beating, deputies say

A 57-year-old felon is facing a second-degree murder charge after investigators say he beat a man to death at a bus stop in southwest Miami-Dade bus stop earlier this month.

Breast cancer survivor turns personal struggle into lifeline for hundreds of South Florida families

16 hours ago

Breast cancer survivor turns personal struggle into lifeline for hundreds of South Florida families

A Miami-Dade mother, wife and licensed optometrist is channeling her experience in surviving breast cancer into helping others through 305 Pink Pack, a nonprofit organization that provides free support services and essential items to cancer patients and their families.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

17 hours ago

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 13 schedule for Day 3 of group matches

6 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 13 schedule for Day 3 of group matches

FIFA World Cup fans have two Group Stage matches to watch on Friday.

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

6 hours ago

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team's jerseys and red-white-and-blue face paint, roaring as players took the field.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Amerant Bank Arena hosts watch party for United States opener against Paraguay

8 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Amerant Bank Arena hosts watch party for United States opener against Paraguay

The Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise is hosting a free FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party for the United States opener against Paraguay on Friday night.

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

10 hours ago

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

Alex Freeman grew up playing soccer on fields across Broward County, dreaming of one day representing his country on the sport’s biggest stage. Now, the 21-year-old defender is on the verge of making that dream a reality.

After Carlos Vives concert, Miami Beach and Miami keep FIFA World Cup spirit alive

8 hours ago

After Carlos Vives concert, Miami Beach and Miami keep FIFA World Cup spirit alive

The FIFA World Cup 2026 decorations — including a giant soccer ball inflatable — were on display on Friday at Lummus Park in South Beach.

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

8 hours ago

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light. Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before. Then there was the one compared to a potato, and also a bean, but with a coat of shimmering, fish-like scales.

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

8 hours ago

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday announced a package of economic reforms aimed at attracting investment, expanding participation by Cubans living abroad in the economy and decentralizing parts of the country’s administration.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

18 hours ago

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.

Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park

10 hours ago

Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park

Ron Magill was quick to defend a man he felt was being treated unfairly after he went out of his way to capture and surrender a python, an invasive species.

Davie firefighters, police wrangle gator after responding to water main break

11 hours ago

Davie firefighters, police wrangle gator after responding to water main break

Davie firefighters and police wrangled an alligator early Friday morning that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has been trying to capture for two years now over ongoing concerns by residents in the area, Davie Fire Rescue officials said.

Pulse survivor reflects on tragedy 10 years later, calls on others to be allies

11 hours ago

Pulse survivor reflects on tragedy 10 years later, calls on others to be allies

A decade later, Patience Murray says she feels called to speak about June 12, 2016.

‘You just left him’: Father of slain cyclist wants justice after man arrested in Hialeah hit-and-run

11 hours ago

‘You just left him’: Father of slain cyclist wants justice after man arrested in Hialeah hit-and-run

A 21-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hialeah voluntarily turned himself in to police and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle involved, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

North Miami man accused of stabbing victim 7 times

14 hours ago

North Miami man accused of stabbing victim 7 times

A North Miami man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he stabbed another man multiple times inside a residence, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries.

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Atlanta premiere of “Basura” highlights story of music from landfill community

8 hours ago

Atlanta premiere of “Basura” highlights story of music from landfill community

Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles

2 days ago

Tornadoes pummel communities outside Chicago, tearing up homes and toppling power poles

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

1 day ago

Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults

1 day ago

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

6 hours ago

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It was a stadium like any other, packed with American sports fans wearing their favorite team's jerseys and red-white-and-blue face paint, roaring as players took the field.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Amerant Bank Arena hosts watch party for United States opener against Paraguay

8 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Amerant Bank Arena hosts watch party for United States opener against Paraguay

The Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise is hosting a free FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party for the United States opener against Paraguay on Friday night.

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

10 hours ago

Broward native Alex Freeman set for World Cup debut with US men’s national team

Alex Freeman grew up playing soccer on fields across Broward County, dreaming of one day representing his country on the sport’s biggest stage. Now, the 21-year-old defender is on the verge of making that dream a reality.

After Carlos Vives concert, Miami Beach and Miami keep FIFA World Cup spirit alive

8 hours ago

After Carlos Vives concert, Miami Beach and Miami keep FIFA World Cup spirit alive

The FIFA World Cup 2026 decorations — including a giant soccer ball inflatable — were on display on Friday at Lummus Park in South Beach.

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

8 hours ago

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a rotating disc that sent out beams of light. Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before. Then there was the one compared to a potato, and also a bean, but with a coat of shimmering, fish-like scales.

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

8 hours ago

Díaz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday announced a package of economic reforms aimed at attracting investment, expanding participation by Cubans living abroad in the economy and decentralizing parts of the country’s administration.

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

18 hours ago

US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistan's prime minister says

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s prime minister said Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.

Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park

10 hours ago

Wild Florida: Ron Magill helps man cited for capturing python at Everglades park

Ron Magill was quick to defend a man he felt was being treated unfairly after he went out of his way to capture and surrender a python, an invasive species.