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What to know about the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow after rebels toppled his regime and took control of the Syrian government over the weekend. CBS News homeland security contributor Samantha ...CBS News - 5d -
Syria post-Assad power vacuum poses unexpected problems for Middle East, US
The stunning collapse of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria presents "a moment of historic opportunity," President Joe Biden wrote on X on Sunday.ABC News - 5d -
Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?
It is hard not to worry that Syrians’ sense of deep relief today could be followed by a new set of horrors tomorrow.The New York Times - 6d -
‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime
Coverage of the extraordinary events in Syria has filled the front pages in the UK, US and Australia. Newspapers covering the fall of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his subsequent flight to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syria Civil War: What to Know About the Rebels and the Fall of Assad
President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.The New York Times - 6d -
What’s Next for Syria After the Collapse of Assad’s Government?
Predicting Syria’s future is challenging, as the government’s sudden demise took many people who have watched the region for years by surprise.The New York Times - 6d -
Curious about bitcoin after it hit $100,000? Here’s what to know.
Learn more about investing in bitcoin after its value soared to new heights this week, extending a post-election surge as Trump vows to boost cryptocurrencies.NBC News - 6d -
What Doctors Like Myself Know About Americans’ Health Care Anger
As a doctor, I’ve been on both sides of frustrating health care debacles.The New York Times - 6d -
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions divide the spoils — and whether they can share powerFinancial Times - 6d -
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 -
What to know about Trump’s picks to carry out immigration agenda
On the campaign trail, President-elect Trump pledged to crack down on immigration, repeating at his rallies the line: “On Day 1, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history.” ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limitedABC News - Dec. 7 -
What to know about the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
The masked gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has remained elusive, even as investigators learned more Friday about his movements before and after the shocking crimeABC News - Dec. 6 -
What to know about abortion access in Missouri
Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effectABC News - Dec. 6 -
What to know about Spotify's top artists, songs and albums of the year
Spotify released its 2024 Wrapped year in review this week, naming Taylor Swift as the most-streamed artist of 2024. Spotify's pop senior editor Talia Kraines joins CBS News to break down this ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Here's what to know before taking your first required minimum distribution
Most retirees must begin required minimum distributions at age 73. Here's what to know before making your first withdrawal.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
What to Know About Ghana’s Election
Ghanaians voting on Saturday are confronted with a choice familiar to Americans: Return a one-term former president to office, or promote the vice president, at a time when anger over the economy ...The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Who is Daniel Penny? What we know about the Marine veteran
Daniel Penny is standing trial in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on the New York City subway last spring.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
What to know about Biden's consideration of preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden is considering pardoning critics of President-elect Donald Trump like Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator-elect Adam Schiff and former Rep. Liz Cheney, CBS News has learned. CBS News chief ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
What to know about Syria's rekindled civil war
Thousands of people were fleeing fighting amid a dramatic escalation in Syria's civil war, which had simmered without major advances by either side for years.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
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Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
What we know about Musk's cost-cutting mission
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are on Capitol Hill to discuss their new advisory body. So what will it do?BBC News - Dec. 5 -
What to know about powerful earthquake, tsunami warning in Northern California
Residents in Eureka, California, are being urged to move inland after a strong earthquake struck off California's coast, triggering tsunami warnings. CBS News Bay Area has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
What to know about the investigation into the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO
Rodney Harrison, a CBS News law enforcement contributor and former Suffolk County police commissioner who spent three decades with the NYPD, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
What to know about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
A manhunt is underway in New York for the suspect who shot the CEO of the country’s largest private health insurer Wednesday morning. Police said UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely
Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Hye-seong Kim posted to MLB: What to know about KBO infielder, including scouting report, landing spots
MLB teams now have 30 days to reach an agreement with KimCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
The Biden administration has backed the plaintiffs. Here’s what to know.
The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case
Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
What to know about Trump FBI director pick Kash Patel
Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What we know about Trump's plans on foreign policy, tariffs
Tariffs for countries sending goods to the U.S. still appear to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for his second term in the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Is Enron really back in business? Here's what to know.
A new Enron website appeared on Monday to proclaim its relaunch. It's been 23 years since the energy company went up in smoke.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Travel Tuesday deals
In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What to know about the Smoot-Hawley tariffs and their role in the Great Depression
The measure helped worsen the Great Depression, experts said.ABC News - Dec. 2
