Qatar Replaces Shura Council Elections With Appointments

Qatar’s constitutional referendum has passed with a 90.6% majority, replacing legislative elections for the Shura Council, the Islamic advisory body of Saudi Arabia, with appointed roles, state TV said early on Wednesday….[#item_full_content]

Ukraine and North Korean troops clash for first time, Zelenskyy warns of escalation

Ukraine has engaged militarily for the first time with South Korean troops that were deployed to support Russia in its ongoing war with its neighbor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday in a nightly address.  Zelenskyy did not go into detail about the engagement but warned of what he says is Russia’s intention to escalate the […]

Major battleground states extend polling hours in key precincts: What to know

Several battleground states extended the hours of polling sites on Tuesday, citing unexpected wait times, technical issues, and other issues for voters in key precincts.  Here’s a rundown of the states and precincts impacted so far.  Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, where state polling locations are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. voters saw extensions in Luzerne […]

‘Wizard of Oz’ Ruby Slippers Up for Sale

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.[#item_full_content]