Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen
Crime|Europe|World

Police fire tear gas at protest over deadly canopy collapse in Serbia

Protesters have thrown flares and red paint at the City Hall building in the Serbian city of Novi Sad in rage over last week’s collapse of a concrete canopy at the railway station that killed 14 people

Police fire tear gas at protest over deadly canopy collapse in Serbia
Sports

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for three games for shoving a newspaper columnist

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been suspended by the NBA for three games without pay for shoving a member of the media

76ers' Joel Embiid is suspended by the NBA for three games for shoving a newspaper columnist
Sports

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election

It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election
Crime|US

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years

Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
Environment|US

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across California

California is bracing for another round of powerful winds that will cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires in much of the state

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across California
Business|Economy

Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places

Aircraft assembly workers at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere ended a seven-week strike overnight

Strike at Boeing was part of a new era of labor activism long in decline at US work places
Sports|US

Jerry Jones says Dak Prescott likely out at least 4 games with IR move because of hamstring injury

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says quarterback Dak Prescott is likely to miss at least four games with a move to injured reserve because of his strained hamstring

Jerry Jones says Dak Prescott likely out at least 4 games with IR move because of hamstring injury
Arts|Crime|Europe

Dutch police arrest a suspect in a botched art heist of Andy Warhol screenprints

Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in a botched art heist at a gallery in the southern Netherlands targeting four valuable Andy Warhol screenprints

Europe|Sports|World

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
Crime|World

Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol

Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will be the next chief of the global police organization Interpol

Brazilian police official chosen as the next head of Interpol
Business|Economy|Environment

Explosion at Turkish oil refinery injures 12

An explosion at an oil refinery in northwestern Turkey has slightly injured 12 employees and a fire at the facility has been brought under control

Environment|Political|US|World

Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge from conservatives

Voters in Washington state have upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and preparing for climate change

Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge from conservatives
Europe|Health|Political

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament

UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Crime|MidEast|World

An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed

An Iranian official has claimed that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran executed him

An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before he could be executed
Crime|Europe

American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal

A court in the Russian capital has rejected an American citizen’s appeal against against his sentence on drug-related charges

American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal
Uncategorized

Tropical Storm Rafael near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman Islands

Tropical Storm Rafael has strengthened to near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward the Cayman Islands and Cuba, where it was forecast to hit as a full hurricane

Tropical Storm Rafael near hurricane intensity as it barrels toward Cuba and Cayman Islands
MidEast|World

An Israeli strike kills 20 in north Gaza, where Palestinians say they've had little food for weeks

Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children

An Israeli strike kills 20 in north Gaza, where Palestinians say they've had little food for weeks
Asia|Crime|World

A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi

Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence

A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down about 15% from last year as low oil prices ate into its revenues

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts third-quarter profits of $27.5 billion, down 15% from a year earlier
Africa|Crime|World

Kenyan man is convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on the US

A Kenyan man has been convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play Buccaneers after wrapping US leg of Eras Tour

Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to see the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play Buccaneers after wrapping US leg of Eras Tour
Crime|Education|US

Investigators charge 4 more South Carolina men in fatal Georgia high school party shooting

Four more South Carolina men have been arrested on charges connected with a fatal Oct. 12 shooting at a high school party in Elberton, Georgia

Asia|World

North Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election

South Korea's military says North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea as the country continues its weapons demonstrations ahead of the U.S. presidential election

North Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election
Asia|Sports

Neymar picks up another injury in second game back from ACL tear

Neymar picked up another injury on Monday in just his second game since returning from a 12-month absence as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal defeated Esteghlal of Iran 3-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite

Neymar picks up another injury in second game back from ACL tear

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