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80 countries have been led by a woman, but not the US
Despite Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to shatter glass ceilings and become the first woman to be president in the U.S., the office remains solely male-dominated.Top stories - ABC News - November 8 -
US-Iranian journalist believed to have been detained in Iran
News of Reza Valizadeh’s imprisonment comes as Iran marks 45th anniversary of US embassy hostage crisis. An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster is ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Incendiary device plot targeting UK may have been dry run for US and Canada
Suspect DHL package bound for Britain that started fire in Leipzig possibly part of Russian plan to cause ‘mayhem’. An incendiary device hidden in a DHL package that caught fire in Germany in July ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Experience: I’ve been to every country in the world
There have been many highlights. In a group of islands off Norway, I saw a total solar eclipse, which was surreal. I’ve always been adventurous. That’s why, in 2013, I set myself a goal to travel ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
How war led to daylight saving time in the US
Today, we associate daylight saving time with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. Over 100 years ago, it was considered a wartime measure.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls
The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
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Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Canada’s Sikh Communities Have Been Rocked by Violence. Authorities Blame India.
Tightly knit communities in Ontario and British Columbia have been rocked by violent events in the past 18 months. Now the authorities say the Indian government was behind them.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
The Eagles have been waiting a long time for this Jalen Hurts to show up
Jalen Hurts put together his finest performance in quite a while Sunday against the Bengals as the Eagles won their third straight game.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?
Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fans. When news broke on Monday that the Connecticut Sun had ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Large herbivores have been living in Yellowstone for 2,300 years: Study
Large herbivores, such as bison and elk, have lived continuously in Yellowstone National Park for more than two millennia, a new study has confirmed. Despite the near-extinction of bison in North ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Suspect arrested in killing initially thought to have been from bear
A suspect in the killing of a man whose death in Montana was initially thought to have been caused by a bear is in custody, the Gallatin County sheriff said Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Seven WNBA coaches have been fired in a month. What’s going on?
Owners are finally taking their teams more seriously, and the hunt for better talent is reflective of a surge in income, publicity and fansSports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Smith substitution leaves England wondering what might have been | Andy Bull
Steve Borthwick’s decision to replace both half-backs led to his side ceding the initiative in the game to New Zealand. Three minutes after half-time, Twickenham was the quietest it had been since ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
VAR Review: Should Lisandro Martínez have been sent off?
Was the Man United defender lucky to escape a red card? We assess the weekend's controversies.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Pelosi: If Biden exited sooner, 'it would have been different'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) suggested Democrats may have won the presidency if President Biden stepped aside sooner, saying “it would have been different.” “Had the president gotten out sooner, ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend?
England’s former captain has talked openly about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
VAR Review: Should Bailey have been sent off?
Should Aston Villa have been reduced to 10 men against Liverpool?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
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Why people have left Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness
Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago
