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

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"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."

"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."

Entertainment - CBS News - 7 hours ago

Scott Kingery traded after nearly a decade in Phillies organization

Nearly a decade after being drafted in the second round and 6½ years after signing one of the most unusual contract extensions in baseball history, Scott Kingery's time with the Phillies came to an ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Waves of rocket fire from Lebanon hit Israel, killing 7 in deadliest strikes since Israeli invasion

Israeli authorities say rocket barrages fired from Lebanon have killed seven people in northern Israel

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Rocket barrage kills 7 in Israel as U.S. pushes for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza

Israel’s rescue service said projectiles fired from Lebanon on Thursday killed two more people in northern Israel, raising death toll there to seven in what’s been the deadliest rocket barrage ...

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve rips officiating after WNBA Finals loss to Liberty: ‘This s*** was stolen from us’

"This s*** ain't that hard. Officiating, it's not that hard."

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Minnesota Lynx Coach Says W.N.B.A. Finals Were ‘Stolen’ Due to Officiating

“It’s a shame that officiating had such a hand in a series like this,” the Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said after an overtime loss.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again

Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.

Business - CNBC - October 14

U.S. crude oil rebounds nearly 2% after selling off last week

Traders increasingly believe Israel-Iran tensions will not lead to an oil supply disruption in the Middle East.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Maine's adult mental health system ready to emerge from court oversight after 3 decades

Maine’s adult mental care facilities are ready to emerge from court oversight after an appointed specialist concluded the state is now in “substantial compliance” with the latest standards set by a ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

Maine's adult mental health system ready to emerge from court oversight after 3 decades

Maine’s adult mental care facilities are ready to emerge from court oversight after an appointed specialist concluded the state is now in “substantial compliance” with the latest standards set by a ...

Health - ABC News - 6 days ago

2 Yankees fans who were ejected from Game 4 of the World Series for interfering with play have been banned from Game 5

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Reeve blasts officiating; title 'stolen' from Lynx

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA title was "stolen" from her team due to what she called "incredibly disappointing" officiating.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

WNBA won't fine Cheryl Reeve for officiating rant, per report: Lynx coach claimed Finals were 'stolen'

Reeve made strong critiques of the referees after the Lynx's loss in Game 5 of the Finals

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Here's The Full Wizards Deck From Magic: The Gathering's Foundations Beginner's Box

An exclusive look inside MTG's new Foundations... Even though Wizards Of The Coast revealed most of its 2025 release schedule at the recent MagicCon in Las Vegas, there's one more set coming ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Steph, Warriors ‘vibing' after beating Wizards to move to 6-1

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are feeling good about themselves after their latest win.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 20 hours ago

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison

He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.

U.S. Officials Sweep Troubled Brooklyn Prison Where 2 Were Killed

Two inmates were fatally stabbed this summer at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center, where Sean Combs is awaiting trial in his sex-trafficking case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

After four penalty strokes in opening 76 and delay to Round 2, Joel Dahmen withdraws from Shriners

Dahmen was penalized four strokes on Thursday because of too many clubs in his bag.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

After decades in comedy, Tim Heidecker is ready to get serious about music

Tim Heidecker is working through his existential dread

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Baby identified 3 decades after her body was found on highway

An infant who became known as "Mary Josephine" after her mysterious death in 1993 has been identified using forensic tests.

Why the Menendez Brothers case is back in the spotlight, decades after their conviction

CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi discusses how a new generation is re-evaluating the Menendez Brothers' claims of emotional and sexual abuse. Decades after their conviction, the L.A. ...

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Maroney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

Teen U.S. soldier accounted for decades after being killed in WWII

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeremiah P. Mahoney was killed amid fierce fighting with German forces.

World - CBS News - October 25

Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party’s six-decade rule

Results show Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic party on track to lose by landslide. Botswana’s president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has conceded defeat in Wednesday’s elections, which his Botswana ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Diamond-rich Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 6 decades

Growing competition from synthetic stones hits southern African country’s economy

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia

The hatching of clutches of critically endangered Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia is an unlikely comeback, aided by an even unlikelier ally

World - ABC News - October 23

Woman missing in wilderness for nearly a week found alive suffering from snakebite

A woman who went missing more than a week ago in the wilderness has been found alive suffering from a snakebite, officials said.

Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh

The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Historic Amusement Park to Close After Nearly 100 Years

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City staple, fell victim to the pandemic and Superstorm Sandy.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm’s wrath in the state.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

José Rubén Zamora Will Leave Prison After Nearly Two Years

The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.

World - The New York Times - October 20

How is Javier Milei performing after nearly 11 months in office?

Whether or not Argentina’s president can transform the country’s fortunes, he may have permanently reshaped its politics

World - Financial Times - October 23

Hear a Chopin Waltz Unearthed After Nearly 200 Years

An unknown work in the composer’s hand has emerged in a New York museum, the first such find in more than a half century. The pianist Lang Lang plays it here.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Unknown waltz by Chopin found in library vault after nearly 200 years

The score, on a card bearing Frédéric Chopin’s hand-written name, was discovered by a curator at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend

The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

2024 WNBA Finals: Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve blasts officiating in Game 5, says title was 'stolen' from Minnesota

The Liberty shot 25 free throws compared to eight for the Lynx

Sports - CBS Sports - October 21

Coach Cheryl Reeve says WNBA title was 'stolen' from the Lynx during complaints about officiating

Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was “stolen” from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating

Sports - ABC News - October 21

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