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Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats
There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.The Hill - 6d -
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Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out
Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks outABC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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South Korean President’s Supporters Camp Out Near His Home
For days, thousands have been outside the house in central Seoul, trying to shield President Yoon Suk Yeol.The New York Times - 6d -
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New Orleans attacker transformed from a model soldier into an ISIS supporter
BEAUMONT, Texas — Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s high school friends knew him as “Sham” — a good student with a quiet disposition and a bright future.NBC News - 6d -
When is 2025 Super Bowl? Time, date, location, halftime show, logo of game in New Orleans
Everything you need to know about the biggest game of the NFL seasonCBS Sports - 6d -
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.BBC News - 6d -
A new TV show about 1988 Lockerbie bombing turns a tragedy into a slog
Colin Firth stars as the father of a victim in Peacock's new miniseries 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,' but even he can't break the tedium of its exposition-heavy tale.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
New Orleans attacker posted videos declaring support for ISIS, FBI says
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt
The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Carter family expresses gratitude for 'outpouring of love and support'
The family of former President Carter expressed its gratitude for the global expressions of support as it grieves his death at the age of 100 on Sunday. “The outpouring of love and support we have ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Does the United States need a debt limit?
The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Ohio updates election forms to support transgender candidates
The change followed the disqualification of a transgender woman who failed to list legal names used in the past five years on a petition.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
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Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Dish About Their New Year’s Eve Show
The morning after the two were live on CNN, they talked about tequila shots, Diplo and Cohen’s dancing skills.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year's Party for the Ages
People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
Protesters in Syria demand justice for disappeared activists and accountability from all factions
Protesters in Syria have held a sit-in demanding justice for four activists who were forcibly disappeared in 2013 and whose fate remains one of the most haunting mysteries of the country’s 13-year ...ABC News - Jan. 1 -
Videos show scene after car plowed into crowd in New Orleans
Videos from New Orleans show the damage and victims after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. NBC News' Morgan Radford has details on the videos, how they were verified and the ongoing ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.
The seeding system will likely be changed, but it’s not as if the Broncos exploited it, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Biden briefed on New Orleans attack, spoke to mayor about federal support
NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports that President Biden has been briefed after a car drove into a crowd in New Orleans and has spoken to the mayor of the city to offer support as the investigation ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
With Russia gaining ground and U.S. support uncertain, Ukraine faces a precarious year ahead
This year is shaping up to be a nail-biter for Ukraine.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworksABC News - Jan. 1 -
Oscars 2025: Who's in for supporting actor and actress?
Supporting or lead? Sometimes it's hard to say, but here's a look at some likely supporting nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1
