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With Oil Prices Down, Saudi Arabia Turns To The Bond Market For The First Time

Long synonymous with wealth and luxury, the desert kingdom is looking for ways to plug a growing budget deficit.

Rumor the German shepherd basks in the attention after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday. She beat out a field of more than 2,800 dogs to take the top prize.

PHOTOS: At Westminster, Rumor Wins — But They're All Good Dogs

More than 2,800 dogs competed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Just one — a German shepherd named Rumor — walked away with Best in Show. But let's not forget to relish the pictures.

Venezuelans began blocking deserted streets Wednesday as the opposition held a two-day strike opposing President Nicolas Maduro's planned vote for a new Constituent Assembly. A banner reading "The Constituent Is Hunger," is seen in Caracas' Petare neighborhood on Wednesday.

As Venezuelans Strike, U.S. Announces Sanctions Against Maduro

The sanctions target 13 current or former officials from President Maduro's government, freezing their U.S. assets and preventing Americans from doing business with them.

Targeting Al-Shabab Leadership, U.S. Launches Airstrikes In Somalia

The Pentagon said it was still "assessing the results of the operation." Local Somali officials said the U.S. airstrikes hit near a meeting of the al-Qaida affiliated group.

Evan Kuz was visiting New York City for the first time from Canada. As the dark storm rolled in on the late afternoon of Sept 10th, he took this photo from the Ferry near Liberty Island. He later had coffee at Windows On the World that evening. It's something he'll carry with him for the rest of the life he says. (Evan Kuz via National Geographic)

The Day Before The Day That Changed Everything

A new film on the National Geographic Channel called "9/10: The Final Hours" focuses on the day before 9/11.

FIFA Panel Recommends 2022 World Cup Be Played In Winter

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar. Soccer's championship is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Secretary of State John Kerry arrives at the airport in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 5. On the way back to the U.S., Kerry's plane stopped in Boston during a snowstorm so he could see his new grandchild. Such personal stops are permitted, though they sometimes raise eyebrows.

John Kerry Takes A Side Trip Into A Snowstorm

Secretaries of state and other top officials sometimes make personal stops while traveling on official business. It's permitted, though it sometimes raises eyebrows and questions of cost.

A woman holds up a portrait of late prosecutor Alberto Nisman near the funeral home where a private wake was held for him in January in Buenos Aires.

Arrest Warrant For Argentine President Found In Dead Prosecutor's Home

The prosecutor investigating the death of Alberto Nisman denied the arrest warrant existed. She changed her story today, adding further proof of a tense relationship between the president and Nisman.

Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly (right) has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The two are shown here before their meeting at Trump International Golf Club last month in Bedminster Township, N.J.

Reports: Trump Taps Retired Marine General To Head Homeland Security

Retired Gen. John Kelly, the former boss of the U.S. Southern Command, would be the third former general picked by President-elect Trump.

When It Comes To CDs In 2016, Mozart Outsells Beyonce, Adele And Drake

Mozart sold the most CDs of any artist in 2016. Quartz reporter Amy Wang says that figure can help shed light on the state of the recording industry.

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