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The Club World Cup men's soccer tournament is set to kick off across the U.S. on Saturday, with some of the top teams around the world competing for a brand new trophy — and a whole lot of cash.

Teri Garr has died. The actress was in many top movies and TV shows of the 197's and '80s, including Young Frankenstein and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. In 2002, she disclosed she had MS.

The cost of coffee has hovered near record highs on the futures market after droughts in top-producing Brazil and Vietnam. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have raised their prices.

Puerto Rico's governor is resisting calls to resign despite growing protests against his government. The demands follow the release of private text messages between him and top advisers.

Australian researchers say they are concerned about the future of scientific collaboration with the United States after its sudden withdrawal of funding for some of the country's top universities.

School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools.

Some 15 million people are expected to attend the Olympic games in Paris, which are now in their second week. Keeping them safe is a top priority, so the French government has brought in soldiers.

Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The singer Nemo and their song "The Code" came out on top in a Grand Final of 25 countries.

Iran's government is detaining anyone they believe gathered and shared intelligence with Israel used to strike key military sites and kill top generals and nuclear scientists during last month's war.

A top college quarterback will play in the NCAA this fall despite admitting to gambling. NPR's A Martinez talks with Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports about the ruling.