Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall

Dach, Caufield score in shootout to lift the Canadiens 2-1 over the Avalanche

Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield scored in the shootout, Jakub Dobes had 22 saves in regulation, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia coach Kirby Smart, dies after a fall in New Orleans

Georgia says football coach Kirby Smart’s father died early Saturday of complications from hip surgery after falling in New Orleans ahead of the Sugar Bowl

ABC News - Jan. 4

Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall

Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Man dies after 70-metre fall from mountain ridge in Lake District

Callout ends in tragedy after an as yet unnamed person fell on Thursday and their body was recovered by a rescue team. A man has died after falling 70 metres from a mountain ridge in the Lake ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, dies after fall in New Orleans

Sonny Smart underwent surgery after fracturing his hip on Tuesday

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks

Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.

Politico - Jan. 4

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Ronaldo on 2yrs in Saudi: Happy, but I want more

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared on his two-year anniversary with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr that he's hungry for more titles.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France

ABC News - Jan. 3

Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power

Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Shares of alcohol makers fall after US official calls for cancer warnings

Surgeon-general calls for more prominent warning labels on drinks to raise awareness of the link

Financial Times - Jan. 3

College basketball rankings: Illinois rising in Top 25 And 1 after historic victory vs. Oregon

The Illini did something no team has ever done vs. the Ducks on Thursday

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

U.S. Hits Chinese Cybersecurity Company With Sanctions After Breach

The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short

Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Alcohol stocks fall across the board after U.S. surgeon general’s advisory on cancer risk

The stocks of alcohol makers and distributors fell across the board early Friday, after the U.S. surgeon general released a new advisory warning of the link between booze and cancer risk.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria

The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.

CBS News - Jan. 3

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Syrian delegation makes first official visit to Saudi Arabia

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran

Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions

Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory. Helsinki’s main sports and entertainment arena is expected to reopen in the spring ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting

Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulers

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Charges of Police Shakedown at Rave Lift Lid on Corruption in Indonesia

Action was taken to rein in rampant corruption two decades ago, but there are growing signs the world’s fourth-most populous country is losing the fight.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

Saudi Arabia says it executes 6 Iranians for drug smuggling

Saudi Arabia says it has executed six Iranian men over drug smuggling, sparking strong objections from Iran at a time when the two countries are trying to mend relations

ABC News - Jan. 1

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast

Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa. Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

College basketball rankings: West Virginia joins Top 25 And 1 after stunning road upset of Kansas

The Mountaineers hand the Jayhawks their first loss in a conference opener since 1991

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Bears get help for Caleb Williams after rocky Year 1, Shedeur Sanders falls out of top 5

Chicago attempts to fortify the blocking unit in front of the 2024 No. 1 overall pick