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With the buzz of the final in the air, we celebrate the beautiful game with music from countries that have won the World Cup in recent years. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.

Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.

Todd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee.

The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.

The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.

Alex Edkins, frontman of the hardcore band Metz, goes full power pop on his new solo album.

Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.

In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.

Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.