Government prosecutors had a good day Wednesday, breaking major ground in two terrorism cases. In federal court in Brooklyn, prosecutors revealed new information in the Najibullah Zazi New York subway bombing case, including the indictment of a high-ranking al Qaeda member long on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list. At...

I know it's hard in the midst of such disappointment to push away those feelings and recognize that the U.S. team accomplished a great deal in this tournament. There will be plenty of time for analysis and recriminations. The bottom line is that this team earned the respect of the...

American soccer fans have been waiting for this moment for decades. Support for soccer in the United States has been growing steadily, with millions now playing and watching the game. Broadcasters have noticed and made an unprecedented commitment to cover the sport. The missing ingredient seemed to be something that...

What a game! The best match of the World Cup so far. Day 8 has brought the tournament to life and England v Algeria still have to play. But even though the second half should give the US team a great deal of confidence, a truly bizarre refereeing decision kept...

The revelation that Umar Farouq Abdulmutallab, the failed Christmas Day underwear bomber, has been cooperating with authorities and providing valuable information "for days" demonstrates how irresponsible and ill-informed many conservatives have been in attacking President Obama's handling of the incident. Using the tough, proven criminal system is producing results, while...

The attack on the Togo national team bus on Friday that killed three people during the African Cup of Nations in Angola was a serious incident. African soccer and security officials should investigate it fully to determine what led to the attack and how these types of incidents can be...

Soccer in the United States has reached the tipping point. We have heard similar statements before of course, usually upon the arrival in America of mega stars like Pele or David Beckham. But the strength of the sport in this country now extends far beyond the reach of any one...