In the wake of national tragedy, New Zealand scores historic Women’s World Cup win
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — The Women’s World Cup opened with pomp despite the circumstances Thursday, kicking off less than 12 hours after a mass shooting in Auckland’s scenic harbor district.
So while there were fireworks and dancing and singing before the game at Eden Park Stadium, about three miles from where a lone gunman killed two and wounded at least 10 others, there was also sadness,…