US Elections: Understanding the Electoral College System
washington November 5, 2024 17:10Learn about the Electoral College system in the US elections and how it determines the winner between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Learn about the Electoral College system in the US elections and how it determines the winner between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
As the US presidential election approaches, polls show a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with researchers being careful not to make the same mistakes as in previous elections.
Polish authorities have arrested four suspects accused of sending hidden explosives in DHL shipments to Europe and the US on behalf of a foreign secret service.
North Korea launched at least seven missiles on Tuesday, defying United Nations resolutions. The ballistic missiles reached an altitude of 100 kilometers and traveled 400 kilometers, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The projectiles likely landed in the Sea of Japan east of North Korea.
NATO Chief Rutte issued a warning during his visit to Germany, stressing that the frontline in Ukraine is shifting towards Western Europe. He also called on allies to increase defense spending.
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North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the country, known as the Japanese Sea, according to the South Korean military via Yonhap news agency.
An orthodox Jewish man was shot multiple times in the shoulder while on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 23-year-old suspect, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' according to surveillance footage, engaged in a shootout with the police.
A man from Blaine, Washington survived for a month in North Cascades National Park by eating mushrooms, berries, and drinking river water.
An American man from North Carolina won a million-dollar prize after buying a scratch card with money found on a parking lot. He plans to use the money to help his children and retire from his tough job as a carpet layer.
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, praised Chinese President Xi Jinping in an interview with podcast host Joe Rogan. Trump also advised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to stop developing nuclear weapons.
The Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) has claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack on a state-owned company near Ankara, resulting in five deaths and 22 injuries.
Fred Bandy Jr., a 69-year-old man from Indiana, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage girl in 1975.
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South Korea escalates its defense industry capabilities as a response to North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the potential alliance with Russia.
North Korean balloons have distributed pamphlets with propaganda over the South Korean capital Seoul for the first time, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's government.
The search for the parents of newborn baby Santiago intensifies as more details come to light. Authorities are puzzled by the parents' actions as the baby, born premature and in need of special care, remains missing.
The arrival of North Koreans in the Russian region of Kursk raises concerns about potential desertions. Ukrainian military officials share their perspectives on the situation.
The rise and fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, a once-popular fashion brand, is examined with revelations of discrimination and exploitation of models.
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog that may occur across the entire country. Visibility can be less than 200 meters, with the mist expected to gradually dissipate by late morning.
The United States continues to build its military presence in the Middle East in preparation for a potential escalation of the situation.
A 36-year-old man running a pizzeria in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been arrested for selling cocaine along with pizza number 40 to customers.
Russia has long been trying to pull Moldova into its sphere of influence, leading to political divisions and tensions in the Eastern European country. Learn more about the situation in Moldova.
Giullia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, tragically lost her life in a rare accident involving a swordfish off the coast of Indonesia.
German police have arrested a man from Libya suspected of planning an attack with weapons or explosives on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. The man allegedly has ties to Islamic State.
Rumors are getting stronger about the deployment of a North Korean battalion in Ukraine by the Kremlin. The Ukrainian President and the US express concerns over the alleged involvement of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine.
Italy has intercepted and shipped a group of migrants to Albania under a new European migration agreement, marking a milestone in the continent's migration policy.
Republican candidate for the governorship of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, has filed a lawsuit against CNN demanding $50 million in damages over a report claiming he called himself a 'black nazi' on a porn site over ten years ago.