'Danger of IS resurgence has doubled' Syria's Kurds warn of group's comeback

Syria's Post-Assad Vacuum Has Become a Shooting Range for Great Powers

The U.S., Turkey and Israel are all pursuing long-held ambitions in the country after Assad’s ouster weakened Iranian and Russian influence.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11

Chicago weather: Dangerously cold wind chills expected

Yahoo News - Dec. 11

Israel says it has carried out almost 500 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – Middle East crisis live

IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview. Share your reaction to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Sam Darnold resurgence: What potential contract extension could look like for Vikings QB after hot 2024 season

Are the two sides destined for a split, or a renewed partnership?

CBS Sports - Dec. 10

Syria’s new leader has two identities – but which one will take the country forward?

Whether he goes by Ahmed al-Sharaa or his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, is a key indicator in the direction Syria’s future may take. On Sunday morning, a bearded 42-year-old man wearing a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Simeone praises Griezmann, subs in comeback win

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his substitutes and Antoine Griezmann's impact in his team rally from a 3-1 deficit to secure their ninth consecutive win against Sevilla in LaLiga.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons

The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...

ABC News - Dec. 9

Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire conditions, trigger red flag warnings in Southern California

Red flag warnings are in place for Southern California due to Santa Ana winds that will bring gusts up to 65 mph and “extremely rare and dangerous” fire weather conditions.

NBC News - Dec. 9

From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences

The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.

CNBC - Dec. 9

The Best Ad, Tech Product, Design, and Comeback of the Year

An admittedly incomplete and selective look at the best of 2024, from the writers and editors of ‘Fast Company’ and ‘Inc.’

Inc. - Dec. 9

Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria

ABC News - Dec. 9

Papers report on 'delight' in Syria but warn of uncertainty ahead

Most of Monday's papers lead on the rebels toppling the Assad regime, as Syrians celebrate its fall.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Embiid scores 31 in his return, Maxey has his first triple-double, Sixers beat Bulls 108-100

Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his return, Tyrese Maxey got his first career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-100

ABC News - Dec. 8

Syria latest: Syrians celebrate in the streets as Russian media says Assad has arrived in Moscow

Syrians poured into the streets in celebration after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule

ABC News - Dec. 8

Assad’s murderous regime has been toppled – but what will fill the vacuum in Syria? | Simon Tisdall

The challenges ahead are truly daunting for a country torn apart by 13 years of civil war and split between rival factions. For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Russia says Assad has fled Syria as rebels seize Damascus

Syrian rebel forces have overtaken the capital city of Damascus and toppled the Assad regime that has ruled Syria for generations. Russian officials have confirmed President Bashar Al-Assad has ...

NBC News - Dec. 8

Cunningham has a triple-double to lead the Pistons to a 120-111 victory over the Knicks

Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the New York Knicks 120-111 on Saturday night

ABC News - Dec. 7

Tyler O'Neill joins Orioles on 3-year, $49.5 million deal after resurgent season, per report

The Orioles have their Anthony Santander replacement.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Ten years on from Sydney’s Lindt Cafe siege, the man tasked with investigating has a warning: it could happen again

Former NSW coroner Michael Barnes says police didn’t act fast enough, gunman shouldn’t have been on bail and hostages calls for help went unanswered. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Eye Opener: Trump doubles down on Hegseth support

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his support of Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

ACLU spurns 'flawed and dangerous' ruling on TikTok ban

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) condemned Friday’s “flawed and dangerous” federal appeals court ruling that upheld the law banning the social media platform TikTok. “This ruling sets a ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 7

Finding beauty in old makeup: the comeback of vintage cosmetics

A growing passion has seen people part with thousands for antique compacts, lipsticks and perfumes. Serena Smith meets the collectors seeking yesteryear’s glamour. Deep into my nightly TikTok ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Leader of Syria’s Resurgent Rebels Lays Out Strategy to Oust Assad

In an interview, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the Islamist rebel heading an offensive moving toward Damascus, said the operation was a long time coming.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Russia warns citizens they may need to leave Syria

Rapid rebel advance deepens crisis for Moscow-allied Assad regime as insurgents approach strategic city of Homs

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Jokic passes Magic for third on triple-doubles list

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists for his 139th career triple-double, passing Hall of Famer Magic Johnson for third on the list.

ESPN - Dec. 6

A dangerous stand-off in Georgia

Protesters fear a Russia-leaning government has closed the door to the EU

Financial Times - Dec. 5

A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.

A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener

Michigan State led most of the way in a 90-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Trump Has ‘Lost Faith’ in N.R.A., Says Gun Group Official

In a new letter, an N.R.A. vice president said the troubled group needed to rebuild trust with Donald J. Trump and his inner circle.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

The Dangerous Precedent of Biden’s Pardon

It sends a signal that Trump’s abuse of the pardon system was not an aberration.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Out of the Ashes: The Comeback of Notre Dame

Inside the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for a close-up look at the amazing rebuilding efforts to restore it to its original glory as it prepares to reopen its doors five years after a ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia’s Middle Eastern ambitions

Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain

Financial Times - Dec. 4

The German DAX has doubled in the last decade, but only after enduring a 22-year hangover first

Germany DAX index reached 20,000 this week, its first-ever foray into that level.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Dangerous wind chills and snow showers

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

U.S. distances itself from Syrian civil war resurgence

Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.

CBS News - Dec. 3