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USA, Portugal Play to Dramatic 2-2 Draw

Varela strikes to save Portugal.

(MANAUS, Brazil ) - Portugal have avoided early elimination from the FIFA World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances after Varela's 95th-minute goal secured a 2-2 draw with USA in Manaus.

The Stars and Stripes had been on the verge of qualifying for the Round of 16 with a game to spare after coming from a goal down to lead 2-1, but were denied in the dying moments

Germany Makes a Statement With Rout of Portugal

The Germans, for their part, were in supreme form, scoring almost at will and getting the tournament’s first hat-trick through Thomas Muller.

(RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil) - Germany sent a message to the rest of the competitors here in Brazil with a 4-0 demolition of Portugal.

The Lusitanians got no joy out of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, suffered two injuries to key players, and Pepe saw red just before half-time.

Sweden: Immediately Abolish Forced Sterilization

Salem-News.com Eye on the World Report.

(DHAKA- Bangladesh) - Just weeks ago, several Swedish politicians spoke publicly about a coalition agreement not to change the Swedish transgender law.

However at this point, it remains unclear whether Sweden is implementing a law compelling people who want to change their legal gender, to be sterilized.

Garrett McNamara Sets New World Record for Largest Wave Ever Surfed

Recognized as one of the top elite big wave paddle surfers and towsurfers in the world today, G-Mac is known for many things in surfing.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Garrett McNamara has set a new world record for the largest wave ever surfed.