
Empire State Building lit up to celebrate 2026 World Cup
The Empire State Building was lit up in red, white and blue Thursday night to celebrate the New York/New Jersey area being named one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The Empire State Building was lit up in red, white and blue Thursday night to celebrate the New York/New Jersey area being named one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The host cities for the 2026 World Cup were announced Thursday, and games will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
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Thousands of jubilant fans cheered and screamed as the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team was given a special ovation up the Canyon of Heroes.
Thousands of jubilant fans cheered and screamed as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team was given a special ovation up the Canyon of Heroes.
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Addressing the court, Parnas sobbed and apologized to those who had lost money investing in his business ventures.
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