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The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States
The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.The New York Times - 5m -
Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables
Nato chief Mark Rutte criticises all attacks on critical infrastructure; Putin says Slovakia has offered to be ‘platform’ for any peace talks. What we know on day 1,038. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 1h -
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Jericka Duncan.CBS News - 1h -
Friday Briefing: How Israel Weakened Civilian Protections
Plus, video games can’t afford to look this good.The New York Times - 2h -
Former Assad forces in Syria clash with members of new government
Forces affiliated with Bashar al-Assad's ousted Syrian regime reportedly clashed with members of HTS, the Islamist group responsible for ending Assad's tenure. Lina Sinjab with BBC News, a CBS News ...CBS News - 6h -
Bruno sees red as Wolves pile misery on United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off as his side went down 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday -- a fourth defeat in their last five Premier League games.ESPN - 6h -
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Syria’s New Leaders Try to Unite Rebel Factions Under Defense Ministry
As the fighters who ousted Bashar al-Assad set out to assert control over the country, they pursued former government forces loyal to the Assad regime, resulting in deadly clashes in parts of the ...The New York Times - 8h -
Seahawks vs. Bears: Thursday Night Football fantasy football breakdown
It's the last "Thursday Night Football" matchup of the year — what's in store for fantasy football managers? Mo Castillo goes to the tale of the tape for Seahawks-Bears.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Why Warriors' second-unit puzzle will be difficult to solve
The Golden State Warriors must solve their second-unit rotation conundrum before it's too late, but there is no simple fix, Monte Poole writes.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
‘It was like I was reborn’: Sednaya prison’s former inmates adapt to a new Syria
Former prisoners endured hearing fellow inmates being executed – but they are the lucky ones, with 100,000 people still missing. Of all the horrors Mohammed Ammar Hamami remembers from his time in ...The Guardian - 12h -
France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day
Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats. French maritime authorities carried out 12 rescue operations along the coast of northern ...The Guardian - 14h -
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Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria
Plus, “Squid Game” returns.The New York Times - 1d -
Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria's new ruling forces - authorities
The clash took place with supporters of the ousted leader in Tartous, a stronghold of his Alawite sect.BBC News - 2h -
Wolves v Manchester United: Premier League – live
Updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-off at Molinuex Get in touch! You can email Rob here 4 min Cunha gets away from Yoro, who pulls him back and is booked.. 4 min Ugarte makes a good tackle ...The Guardian - 6h -
Investigators Try to Determine Cause of Deadly Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
Of 62 passengers and five crew members on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, 29 survived, according to Kazakhstan’s authorities.The New York Times - 14h -
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Ukraine war briefing: Biden slams Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas Day assault on Ukraine
President reaffirms US weapons support to Kyiv after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelenskyy condemned as ‘inhuman’. What we know on day 1,037. See all our Ukraine war ...The Guardian - 1d -
Over 100 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel on Christmas
At least 73 migrants have died trying to cross the English Channel to Britain this year, according to French authorities, making 2024 the deadliest year on record for the crossings.CBS News - 1d -
Body found in wheel well of United flight in Hawaii
A body was discovered in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight after it flew from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve. Authorities are trying to determine how the victim was able to access the ...CBS News - 1d -
Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight
A body was found in a wheel well of a United Airlines flight upon landing Tuesday in Maui, Hawaii, according to the airline. “Upon arrival at Kahului airport in Maui on Tuesday, a body was found ...The Hill - 1d -
From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends | John Duerden
The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus. On 9 December Syria were drawn in a 2027 Asian Cup qualification group with ...The Guardian - 1d -
Missile fire from Yemen's Houthi rebels sets off sirens in Israel for second night
A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across central Israel sending millions of residents looking for cover for the second night in a rowABC News - 1d -
Ukraine war briefing: North Korean troops yet to make major impact on fighting, says Ukraine military intelligence
Missile strike targets residential building in Kryvyi Rih; Christmas celebrations across Ukraine shrouded in grief. What we know on day 1,036. See all our Ukraine war coverage A ballistic ...The Guardian - 2d -
'Murder hornets' eradicated from United States
The U.S. and Washington Departments of Agriculture announced the news Dec. 18, nearly five years since they were last sighted.The Hill - 2d -
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.BBC News - 2d -
Syria dissolves rebel factions as al-Sharaa consolidates power
Several groups agree to merge under defence ministry as interim government seeks to unite fractured countryFinancial Times - 2d -
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces says they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with TurkeyABC News - 2d -
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Syria's Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy
Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more ...The Guardian - 3d -
Top Arab Diplomats, in Syria Visits, Aim to Build Ties With New Leadership
Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime.The New York Times - 3d -
Tuesday Briefing: The Matt Gaetz Report is Out
Plus, celebrating “Chrismukkah.”The New York Times - 3d -
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Even as Magdeburg mourns, the AfD is trying to cynically exploit the Christmas market attack | Thomas Vorreyer
For years I’ve watched the far-right party mobilise in my home town. Friday’s terrible events could galvanise it further. On Saturday afternoon in Magdeburg a man stood outside Johanniskirche (St ...The Guardian - 3d
