The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point

Russia and Iran Pledge Support for Syria’s al-Assad Against Advancing Rebels

In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria. But it’s unclear just how much support Syria’s weakened allies can ...

The New York Times - 1d

Inside Aleppo: Family reunions, nervousness at rebel rule and fear of war

Syria's second city has been captured by the armed rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from government forces.

BBC News - 19h

Fighting resumes in eastern Congo despite ceasefire between army and rebels

Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks

ABC News - 20h

‘We’ve seen this before’: residents of rebel-held Aleppo fear regime onslaught

Syria’s second largest city braces for possibility of president Bashar al-Assad revisiting brutal tactics used in civil war. A billboard of the Syrian president that once overlooked a central ...

The Guardian - 4h

Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs

President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.

The New York Times - 16h

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...

The Guardian - 10h

Ukraine war briefing: Nato lauds Blinken on final Brussels turn

US secretary of state arrives with another $725m in US arms for Ukraine; Russia complains of Ukrainian help to Syria rebels. What we know on day 1,015. Antony Blinken, the outgoing US secretary of ...

The Guardian - 8h

Rahm Emanuel: ‘Trump is going to turn the Oval Office into eBay’

Rahm Emanuel, a former aide to former President Obama and current U.S. ambassador to Japan, argued that President-elect Trump will “turn the Oval Office into eBay.” Emanuel joined The New York ...

The Hill - 5h

France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by the lower house of Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

The New York Times - 10h

Why did Syrian militants HTS seize Aleppo – and how did they do it so quickly?

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s sudden offensive on major city has grabbed global attention but experts are not so surprised. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , the Islamist militant group that has surged to global ...

The Guardian - 1d

Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory

Syrian opposition activists say insurgents have captured four new towns, bringing them closer to the central city of Hama

ABC News - 3h

Bears president says there will be no changes at GM, Ryan Poles will be point person in coaching search

Chicago fired coach Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving

CBS Sports - 1d

LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves

LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench to lead the Boston Celtics to a 108-89 victory over the Miami Heat

ABC News - 1d

Dana Dimel dies at 62: Ex-Houston, UTEP coach served as offensive assistant for Illinois in 2024 season

Dimel also served multiple stints as an assistant coach under the legendary Bill Snyder at Kansas State

CBS Sports - 16h

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. injury: Alabama's top 3-point shooter out for season after suffering Achilles rupture

Wrightsell led the Crimson Tide in 3-point shooting percentage last season and was key in their Final Four run

CBS Sports - 12h

USWNT-Netherlands talking points: Naeher shines in send-off, Dutch show promise without Yohannes

In Alyssa Naeher's final match, the USWNT came from behind to win 2-1 against the Netherlands with help from young star Lily Yohannes.

ESPN - 9h

Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell 3 days after Ohio State triumph

Michigan ranked 117th in the country in yards per play in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell after unit struggles in 2024

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell

ABC News - 6h

Mavericks rally late to beat Grizzlies 121-116 and advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals

Luka Doncic had 37 points and 12 rebounds, Spencer Dinwiddie and P

ABC News - 2h

Jokic scores 38 points and helps Nuggets mount a late comeback to beat Warriors 119-115

Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 10 rebounds and five steals to rally the Denver Nuggets to a 119-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night

ABC News - 2h

Back budget or Wales could lose £1bn, FM warns

Eluned Morgan warns Wales could lose significant funding if opponents do not help her pass a budget.

BBC News - 1d

Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar

The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.

BBC News - 22h

Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations

The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

The New York Times - 13h

Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.

NBC News - 21h

American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.

MarketWatch - 11h

Jon Stewart Thinks Biden Could Have Timed That Pardon Better

“Normally, you drop a controversial pardon like the way you buy porn at a gas station: in a flurry of other distracting purchases,” the “Late Night” host said.

The New York Times - 1d

ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation

The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.

MarketWatch - 21h

How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet

Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...

CBS News - 18h

How holiday drinking habits could impact your health

From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.

CBS News - 18h

How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump

The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.

The New York Times - 12h

How a gold investment could boost your portfolio in 2025

Gold can be a valuable asset to add to your portfolio ahead of the new year. Here's why.

CBS News - 15h

Boeing’s volatile bonds could outshine the defense sector next year

Boeing Co. was named a “best idea” by the U.S. investment-grade team at CreditSights on Tuesday, on expectations the troubled aerospace company can stabilize its ratings and provide a path to ...

MarketWatch - 14h

Post falsely claims to show rebels in Ethiopia’s Oromia region with captured Amhara fighters

Yahoo News - 17h

'It's his team': Tyrese Maxey is turning heads as the Sixers' lone star so far this season

Maxey was supposed to be part of a top-heavy unit. Now, he’s sliding to the top of the scouting report every night.