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Durbin on Hunter Biden pardon: 'If I have to have a bias in this area, it's a loving parent who wants to protect his child'
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Sunday noted the past trauma in President Biden’s family when talking about his recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden. “This is a man who loves his children and has ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
‘It feels like admin’: why are people falling out of love with dating apps?
About 1.4 million people have left online dating in the past year as experts say users see it as a chore rather than social activity. About 1.4 million people in the UK have left the online dating ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrest
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israeli forces have seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights following Syrian unrestABC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus and claim to have captured capital – live updates
Rebels say Damascus is ‘free’ of the ‘tyrant’ Bashar al-Assad after lightning advance across the country. Full report: Rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Female footballers have shown us how – let’s build a sport free of fossil fuel deals | David Wheeler
Male players must step up and add their voice to the campaign to stop our sport being sold out to the big polluters causing climate change. At the Cop29 climate conference last month Sofie Junge ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Who are the Syrian rebels who have captured Damascus – explained in 30 seconds
The rebels are led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels enter Damascus: everything we know so far
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly left Syria after rebels completed a stunning advance on the capital. Live coverage: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive
Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensiveABC News - Dec. 7 -
Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfire
Syrian insurgents say they have entered Damascus as residents of the capital report sounds of gunfireABC News - Dec. 7 -
Syrian rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of gunfire
Whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad unknown as rebel group says it has begun entering the capital. Middle East crisis: latest news updates Syrian rebels have said they are entering the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels say they have taken control of Homs
The city is strategically important to the government, which is also at risk of losing the capital, Damascus.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, DamascusABC News - Dec. 7 -
We Tories have lost the professional classes to Labour. Here’s how to win them back | Paul Goodman
In the past 50 years, Britain has changed and so have the voters the party once relied on. To survive, the Conservatives must adapt. Paul Goodman is a senior fellow at Policy Exchange In this ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Police find bag carried by gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, say he likely fled NYC on bus
Police officials say the gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene on a bicycle and hopping in a cabABC News - Dec. 7 -
Merkel-worship was liberalism at its worst
Fans of the former German chancellor should be contrite — even if she isn’tFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
What's next for Justin Verlander? And what can we expect from his latest foray into free agency?
The almost 42-year-old is looking for his next team after an up-and-down season in 2024.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
What we learned about the money fueling the final stretch of the election
New campaign finance disclosures filed late Thursday and early Friday shed fresh light on how big money, big donors and big expectations shaped the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race. The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.CBS News - 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 -
Review: Amy Adams plays a harried mom who unleashes her own liberation in 'Nightbitch'
Based on Rachel Yoder's surreal bestseller, director Marielle Heller's comedic adaptation has been slightly tamed, but is lifted by its star's feral commitment.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Three and easy: which footballers have scored a hat-trick of penalties? | The Knowledge
Plus: players scoring the highest percentage of a club’s goals, ever increasing tallies of goals in scorelines and more. Mail us any of your questions and answers “Justin Kluivert scored a ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning
Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Family of Missouri teen who fell to his death on Orlando free-fall ride gets $310 million verdict
A Florida jury delivered a $310 million verdict Thursday to the family of Tyre Sampson, the Missouri teenager who plunged to his death on a free-fall ride at an amusement park over two years ago.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Where were the Orioles in Juan Soto's free agency? Why Baltimore should have been all in on superstar
The Orioles are a perfect fit but they never even showed interest publiclyCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare exec’s killer may have left a message — here’s what we know
Investigators have found words etched on bullet casings recovered from the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York City, according to media reports.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
House GOP braces for tiniest vote margin possible: 'We have nothing to spare'
House Republicans will have zero room for error in the 119th Congress — literally. Rep. John Duarte (R) conceded to Democrat Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District Tuesday night — ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
People Who Excel at Conversation Always Do This, Says Stanford Communications Expert
Taking a few minutes for mental preparation can help you shine in any conversation.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo - now I help others like me
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Canadian police say they shot a suspect who stabbed people in Vancouver
Police say a stabbing suspect is dead after being shot by police in the Canadian city of Vancouver in a convenience storeABC News - Dec. 4 -
Woman who likely fell into sinkhole while searching for her cat isn't expected to be found alive
The effort to locate a Pennsylvania grandmother who appears to have fallen through a sinkhole into a decades-old mine shaft while she was searching for her cat has most likely shifted from a rescue ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo
Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
17 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)
From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Search continues for Pennsylvania grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole
A search is underway for a grandmother who may have fallen into a sinkhole linked to an abandoned mine in Pennsylvania. The woman, 64, has been missing since Monday.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
'We had to stop this': Woman who grabbed South Korean soldier's gun speaks to BBC
Ahn Gwi-ryeong faced off with armed soldiers who were sent to stop lawmakers from entering parliament in Seoul.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Search underway for grandmother who may have fallen in sinkhole
A frantic search is underway in Pennsylvania after a grandmother suddenly vanished. Authorities say she went missing while looking for her cat and is believed to have fallen into a deep 30-foot ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Gisèle Pelicot’s lawyer: ‘This level of depravity? I have never seen anything like it’
Stéphane Babonneau had to watch thousands of videos of Gisèle Pelicot being raped, before disclosing their horror to her. He explains how she found the courage to cope – and to change the world for ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Bowman to Biden: 'Pardon the 40 people who are on death row'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) is urging President Biden to issue clemency to inmates on death row after the president signed a pardon for his son, Hunter, over the weekend. “Don‘t stop at Hunter ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
NFL Week 13: Five things we liked and didn't like, including Russell Wilson taking what's given to him
Wilson threw for 414 yards but didn't rely on deep shotsCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
‘I don’t want the government involved in my affairs’: My husband lists me as his beneficiary. We don’t have children. Do we need a will?
“My concern is that there would be some involvement by the state that would cost me.”MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.The New York Times - Dec. 3