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Breakout star Gonzalo García scores his third goal of the tournament to power Real Madrid past Juventus, 1-0, in Miami, while ...

Real patriotism requires knowledge, courage, and commitment. It requires the strength to face your country’s flaws and the clarity to fight for its virtues.

This year I will observe Independence Day knowing that the independence of many in this country is in jeopardy. I'll wave the ...

My grandfather and I sharply disagreed on politics. But what undergirded our debates was a deep love for our nation and a ...