Moroccan-American football referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the seismic FIFA World Cup semifinal showdown between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.It marks the fourth match the 44-year-old has been in charge of at this tournament, after the 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands and Spain’s 1-0 win against Uruguay in the group stage, as well as Norway’s stunning 2-1 victory in the round-of-16 meeting with Brazil.Here’s everything to know about Elfath’s personal background and refereeing career:To the United States, via MoroccoBorn in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, Elfath migrated to the United States in 2001 as a…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra has opened up a commanding lead over Republican Steve Hilton just weeks after the pair advanced from California’s primary, according to a new poll. The survey from the Public Policy Institute of California found Becerra leading Hilton by 25 percentage points, with 61% of likely voters backing…

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ToplinePublic health officials are reportedly investigating whether lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants played a role in an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness that has sickened thousands across the country, as some locations have pulled ingredients as a precaution.Key FactsCiting two unnamed sources, the Washington Post reported federal and…

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