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A soccer ball covered with flags is painted on a wall in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa. The image of South Africa's 2010 World Cup has been shattered by allegations that its bid over a decade ago was boosted by bribes of more than $10 million to secure FIFA votes — allegations FIFA addressed in Wednesday's request for restitution.

FIFA Says It Was Victim To Its Leaders, Asks For Millions In Restitution

The top soccer organization argues that a group of leaders facing trial in the U.S. has cost it millions in financial losses and damage to its reputation.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has proposed what could become the first privacy regulations for Internet service providers.

FCC Chair: Proposal Would Let Consumers Determine Value Of Internet Privacy

The top telecom regulator says his privacy proposal, a first of its kind for Internet providers, would empower consumers to have a say in how their data gets used and how it's valued.

Blair Horner: Will NY’s Electeds Get a Pay Raise?

When it comes to cleaning up Albany, last week’s events indicate that the broom has been put away for now. Governor Cuomo announced that the ethics issue…

United States players celebrate a goal against Guatemala during the second half of a World Cup qualifying soccer match Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. The United States beat Guatemala 4-0.

World Cup Qualifying: U.S. Men's Soccer Team — And Its Coach — Get Much-Needed Win

Coach Jürgen Klinsmann's squad beat Guatemala 4-0 to advance to the next round of qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup. The win also may quell calls for Klinsmann to be fired.

Tabloid Allegations Again Fly In A Political Campaign — And Why No One Can Look Away

A political cheating scandal has once again hit the pages of the National Enquirer — and it has roiled the 2016 presidential campaign even though none of the allegations have been substantiated.

Hillary Clinton addresses her supporters at a rally Tuesday in Brooklyn, N.Y., after clinching her status as presumptive Democratic nominee.

The Last Big Night Of The Primaries, In 5 Headlines

Hillary Clinton secured her status as presumptive nominee and took home California. Bernie Sanders said he will stay in the fight. And Donald Trump gave a scripted speech — an unusual move for him.

Police patrol traffic in Paris as part of new anti-pollution measures aimed at punishing vehicles registered before 1997 that are forbidden to be driven during the week. Nearly 30 police officers stood guard on the morning of July 1, in the main squares of Paris to control and raise awareness among the drivers about the new measures.

To Fight Pollution, Paris Imposes Weekday Ban On Old Cars

The city is banning pre-1997 cars and pre-2000 motorcycles from the streets in daylight hours during the week — a move opposed by some advocates for the poor and vintage car collectors.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, surrounded by reporters in the U.S. Capitol. The committee will hold its hearing on its tax bill next week. Senators aim to pass it out of committee before the Thanksgiving holiday.

GOP Senators Unveil Competing Tax Overhaul

The House and Senate bills are structurally similar, but they diverge on some major policies that could be hard to reconcile before the end of the year.

Schumer To Air Force: Make Stewart The PFOS Cleanup Priority

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney were in Orange County today, urging the Air Force to designate Stewart…

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway speaks at a press conference with (from left) Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and David Perdue, and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Nov. 7. Only 2 percent of economists polled thought the GOP tax plan would lead to higher growth.

Poll: Economists Unanimous That Debt Would Balloon Under GOP Tax Plan

A poll found that 38 economists agree the GOP tax plan will not pay for itself through growth. In fact, they're doubtful that growth will happen anyway.

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