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U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns
Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.The New York Times - 5d -
Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp holding women, children linked to ISIS
The al-Hol camp in northeast Syria holds about 6,000 women and children, the family members of Islamic State fighters who were either captured or killed. The camp is guarded by American-backed ...CBS News - 5d -
U.S. tries to stop an ISIS comeback after Syrian regime fall
U.S. forces are working to prevent a reemergence of ISIS in Syria after rebels toppled the Assad family's regime. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.CBS News - 5d -
Hunt Continues for an American, Austin Tice, in Syria
The U.S. has identified prisons of interest as it searches for clues about Austin Tice, who was abducted in 2012 and whose fate remains unknown.The New York Times - 5d -
Regime change in Syria raises fears for Kurds and the ISIS prisoners they guard
With the balance of power in northern Syria swinging toward the rebels who toppled the Assad regime, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and their ability to contain ISIS may now be under threat.NBC News - 5d -
U.S. forces working to prevent reemergence of ISIS in Syria
The U.S. has around 900 troops deployed to Syria to help prevent ISIS from reemerging as concerns rise that extremists could take advantage of the power vacuum in the wake of the Assad regime. CBS ...CBS News - 5d -
Delivering post, calculating inflation: Syrians get back to work after ousting of Assad
Hopes new leaders will revitalise public services previously hampered by authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad. Middle East crisis – live updates When Hayyan Maqsoud, the director of Syria’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
She paid off $300,000 in debt as a first-generation American. ‘Hard work’ wasn’t the answer.
Bernadette Joy’s pursuit of the American dream left her drowning in student loans, car payments and mortgage debt. In a new book, she explains how she paid down a six-figure debt in three years.MarketWatch - 6d -
British American Backs Outlook as U.S. Investment Drives Momentum
The cigarette maker—which houses the Kent, Dunhill and Lucky Strike brands—expects second-half revenue growth to accelerate and also backed its midterm targets.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Israel Strikes Military Assets Across Syria to Keep Them From Rebels
Israel capitalized on the power vacuum in Syria to bomb targets across the country, saying it aims to keep weapons away from extremists.The New York Times - 6d -
The Papers: Israel 'sinks navy' in Syria and Rayner to force through jail plans
Strikes carried out by Israel inside Syria and plans to deliver more prison space lead the papers.BBC News - 6d -
Russian forces stay put at key military bases in Syria
Satellite imagery shows no signs of withdrawal from air and naval facilitiesFinancial Times - 6d -
US seeks to balance backing Syrian people, protecting American interests: ANALYSIS
The Biden administration wants to avoid a power vacuum after the rebel takeover.ABC News - 6d -
Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...CBS News - 6d -
Parents of American who disappeared in Syria 12 years ago speak out
In an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, Marc and Debra Tice say they feel there's a better opportunity to get their son Austin home after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Austin Tice, a ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say
Israeli ground forces have overtly crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, passing the demilitarized border zone, two Israeli officials said.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
U.S. Renews Push to Find Missing American Austin Tice in Syria
The collapse of Assad’s regime and the release of thousands of prisoners in the country are stoking new urgency around finding Tice, who disappeared 12 years ago.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
'We know if we lose, it's over': Dolphins shock Jets to keep playoff hopes alive, but plenty of work remains
Miami edged out New York in overtimeCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Assad dynasty collapses in Syria as rebel forces claim Damascus
The defense forces of the Russia and Iran-backed Assad government have been struggling to stave off the lightning advance of rebel forces.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
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JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Arab states will talk to all forces in Syria to prevent reignition of war, says Qatar
‘No one party or sect should feel unsafe,’ says Qatari foreign ministry, as states meet to assess collapse of Assad regime. Middle East crisis – live updates Arab states will seek to avert the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
No. 1 Oregon keeps No. 3 Penn State at bay in 45-37 Big Ten title game win
The Ducks are 13-0 and will be the top seed in the College Football Playoff.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - Dec. 7 -
Americans pressed to leave Syria amid ‘volatile and unpredictable’ clashes
The U.S. the Embassy in Syria issued an urgent warning on Saturday encouraging citizens to evacuate amid escalating conflict in the region. Syrian insurgents reached a suburban city of Damascus as ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terrorism work due to rogue states, says chief
Ken McCallum says service must make ‘uncomfortable choices’ as it faces more aggression from Russia, China and Iran. MI5 has had to “pare back” its counter-terrorism focus because of the growing ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Rebels Advance in Syria as Iran Steps Back
Also, judges rejected TikTok’s effort to avoid a U.S. ban. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Out-of-work Americans facing longer waits for new job
It's taking longer for hundreds of thousands of out-of-work Americans to find new jobs, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cory Stahle, an economist for Indeed, joined CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Middle East crisis live: thousands flee Homs in central Syria as rebel forces push on
Rebels have captured key cities of Aleppo and Hama, dealing blows to president Bashar al-Assad 14 years after protests erupted across Syria. Iran aims to send missiles and drones to Syria and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Historic images of Native Americans by a Swiss artist find their way back to North Dakota
More than two dozen historic prints that depict Native American life and culture on the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago will soon be more accessible to the public, thanks to a donationABC News - Dec. 5 -
For more out-of-work Americans, it's taking months to find a new job
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat
Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments
President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
What does it actually mean when we talk about the American ‘working class’? | Rebecca Solnit
Everyone I asked gave a different definition – and when a concept is so nebulous, it becomes a political cudgel. In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2