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Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final. Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina found a way to hang on and force extra time — but barely. And in the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net. Read moreSpain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

The United States has announced another death of a service member as it launches more airstrikes at Iran. It is targeting the Revolutionary Guard in response to the killing of U.S. troops. The military says the latest death on Saturday was in Iraq during the “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone. Iran on Sunday fired missiles toward Jordan, risking a wider conflict with neighboring Israel. Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain activated defenses against Iranian drones and missiles. The U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled. Read moreUS announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close

When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep the air clean inside your home. Buy or make an air filter, ensure your window AC is not pulling in outside air, seal up drafts and avoid burning candles or cooking on the stove. If you can't clean the air at home, go to the library, mall or other public place to lower your exposure. Symptoms from breathing in too much wildfire smoke include shortness of breath, chest tightness, headaches, and a burning sensation in the nose and eyes. Read moreHow to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

The U.S. military is reporting the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days. Two were killed and one is missing after an attack on a base in Jordan on Friday. Iran's supreme leader warns of "unforgettable lessons" if the U.S. continues its attacks, and Tehran says it has suspended its commitments to the interim deal signed with the U.S. The intensifying exchange of fire in recent days has hit infrastructure and affected civilians. The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz is again impacting global oil prices. There is no new word on mediation efforts. Read moreUS military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan

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The ball from current Cubs first baseman Michael Busch’s first inning solo homer against Minnesota was recovered in Wrigley Field’s right-field bleachers by former Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo didn’t catch Busch’s 12th homer on the fly, but reached behind and picked the ball up… Read moreFormer Cubs player Anthony Rizzo snares Michael Busch's home run ball in the Wrigley Field bleachers

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