Assad claims he wished to keep fighting as Syrian regime fell but Russians evacuated him

Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes

Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’

Financial Times - Dec. 7

Assad regime in peril as insurgents near Syria's capital: What to know

Syrian rebels on Saturday battled government forces in an effort to take control of the crucial city of Homs as they advanced toward the country's capital, Damascus -- moves that catapulted ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Belmont Bruins vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Belmont vs. Middle Tenn. basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 7

Hollywood and the Middle East mix at Red Sea International Film Festival

One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in ...

ABC News - Dec. 7

South Korea crisis live: bid to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol fails after ruling party boycotts vote

Main opposition Democratic Party said it would not give up its attempt to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol after losing vote. Full report: Motion to impeach South Korean president fails ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Anti-Assad rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports

It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Middle East latest: Lebanon closes all its land border crossings with Syria except one

Lebanon said it is closing all land border crossings with Syria except for a main one that links Beirut with the Syrian capital Damascus

ABC News - Dec. 6

Trump’s Middle East envoy met Israel and Qatar PMs to broker ceasefire

Steven Witkoff held talks with Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed to discuss deal ahead of inauguration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's battling serious health concern, steps away from ESPN to fight issue

The former star wide receiver shared the news Sunday, and now the announcement of his leave was released Friday

CBS Sports - 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

Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president

The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.

BBC News - Dec. 6

As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources

ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.

ABC News - Dec. 6

You be the judge: my flatmate is going travelling. Should he take our kitchen appliances with him?

Ronan wants to claim the air fryer and blender, but Kyle says these things now belong to the flat. You decide whose argument is undercooked Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Trump isn't president yet, but that hasn't stopped him from starting to act like he is

Trump won't be president for another 45 days, but the president-in-waiting isn't shying away from acting like the president-in-reality.

NBC News - Dec. 6

Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces

Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group rout government troops after five-day battle amid sweeping offensive. Islamist insurgents have captured the Syrian city of Hama in a battle to seize a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive

Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair

Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staff

ABC News - Dec. 5

More Americans are living in malls, as developers get creative to help ease the housing crisis

Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy's, JC Penney and Sears shrink or cease to exist.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Prince Harry Vows to Keep Fighting Rupert Murdoch’s Tabloids Over Phone Hacking

The British royal says his legal battle against parts of the media is about “accountability” and defending legitimate journalism.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Eli Lilly Chief Says He Will Fight for the FDA, Challenging RFK Jr.’s Stance

The health care giant’s David Ricks defended the agency’s role in reviewing data and ensuring drug safety.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Trump appoints former Middle East negotiator as hostage affairs envoy

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in his second term. While the position holds the rank of an ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

'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

'I pulled him out': Trump pushes back on DEA pick saying he withdrew

Florida sheriff Chad Chronister announced Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration to run the Drug Enforcement Agency.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Jewish settlers attack Palestinian towns and clash with Israeli troops

Jewish settlers mounted a string of attacks on Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank overnight, burning homes and clashing with Israeli troops

ABC News - Dec. 4

Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to ‘keep fighting’ amid rumors he’ll be replaced by DeSantis

Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense vows not to back down despite multiple controversies emerging since he was named. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee for secretary of defense, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Wish it away: will the live-action Snow White be a new low for Disney?

A hauntingly bad new trailer for the studio’s next live-action remake promises a nightmarish procession of CGI dwarves. Here are two things that recently happened in very quick succession: my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

South Korea crisis live: motion to impeach President Yoon submitted, say opposition parties

Opposition Democratic party lawmakers have called on Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or they would seek his impeachment. Full report: Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after martial law ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon

A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workers

ABC News - Dec. 3

Israel will not differentiate between Lebanon and Hezbollah if ceasefire collapses, defence minister Katz says – Middle East crisis live

Israel Katz says Israel will no longer offer Lebanon an exemption and will enforce ‘maximum impact and zero tolerance’. Israeli media reports that the cabinet is set to meet in the coastal city of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

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