Light Turnout In Iraq Parliamentary Elections
In the country's first election since declaring victory over ISIS, 24 million Iraqis are eligible to vote. But at one polling center in Baghdad, journalists far outnumbered voters.
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North Korea Announces Plans To Dismantle Nuclear Test Site
In a statement delivered through state media Saturday, North Korea's Foreign Ministry announced that it will destroy a nuclear test site later this month — and invited journalists to watch.
Sudanese Teen Bride Sentenced To Death For Killing Husband During Alleged Rape
Noura Hussein, 19, was sentenced to death by hanging on Thursday. A team of lawyers and advocates is fighting for her life.
The Guidelines For Protection Of Transgender Prisoners Just Got Rewritten
Recently edited guidelines from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons no longer ask that an inmate's gender identity be considered when recommending a housing facility for them.
The Russia Investigations: Another Oligarch Becomes Embroiled In The Imbroglio
Enter Viktor Vekselberg, the latest character to have a role in the Russia narrative. And how did information associated with Michael Cohen's banking records fall into Michael Avenatti's hands?
Researchers Tackle Gun Violence Despite Lack of Federal Funding
Despite a federal ban on funding the study of gun violence, researchers have published hundreds of studies in recent years exploring risk factors and solutions to the problem.
Heading To A Skilled Trade School? Forgoing A 4-Year Degree? Tell Us About It
There are lots of paths to a job that don't require four-year bachelor's degrees. Have you taken one? Are you about to?
Many Venezuelan Workers Are Leaving The Job, And The Country
The country's economic crisis has an unexpected effect: Employees are either quitting or regularly skipping work.
John McCain's Absence Weighs On The Senate
The Arizona Republican has not been in the U.S. Capitol this year, but he is still having an impact on the Senate.
Single Mothers Balance Care And Coursework; New High School Rankings
New research on measuring teacher prep programs and Starbucks' partnership with Arizona State University, all part of this week's education news roundup.