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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 - 5d -
Crowds gather in Damascus after rebels declare city 'free'
Rebel forces say they have captured Damascus and that President Assad has fled the Syrian capital.BBC News - 5d -
Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Syria as rebels say they have captured Damascus
Celebrations on streets of Syrian cities as as Assad regime appears to have fallen. Live updates: Syrian rebels say they have captured capital as Bashar al-Assad reported to have fled Damascus ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump praise for William and rebels 'reach Damascus'
Donald Trump said the Prince of Wales is doing a "fantastic job" and the Assad regime in Syria is falling.BBC News - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.CBS News - 5d -
Syrian Government Teeters as Rebels Reach Damascus
The regime’s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assad’s whereabouts couldn’t be determined.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus
Syrian rebels claim to have captured a fifth city and are closing in on the capital of Damascus as they carry out a lightning-fast offensive that threatens to further destabilize a region already ...NBC News - 5d -
Syrian rebels push towards Damascus as Assad’s grip on power wanes
Government forces withdraw from strategic cities and US envoy says Iran ‘pulling out’Financial Times - 6d -
'We don't know what will happen': Uncertainty grips Damascus as rebels approach
There is a "sense of fear" about the days to come as rebels sweep towards the capital in the face of limited opposition.BBC News - 6d -
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in Damascus
Syria's state news agency denies rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country, says he is at work in DamascusABC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose to fresh records on Friday after November jobs data came in slightly better than expected, but not so hot as to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting rates ...NBC News - 6d -
How to watch Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NBA game
How to watch Bulls vs. Pacers basketball gameCBS Sports - 6d -
Get The Avengers Quinjet Lego Building Set For Its Black Friday Price At Amazon
Lego Marvel Avengers Quinjet (795 Pieces) $64 (was ...GameSpot - 6d -
Syrian rebels advance in push to take capital city of Damascus
Syrian rebel forces were approaching the country's third largest city of Homs, raising the prospect of the country's capital city Damascus being cut off from coastal areas that are a stronghold of ...CBS News - 6d -
NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Friday, Dec. 6 include D'Angelo Russell
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Friday, Dec. 6CBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Doc Rivers welcomes back Khris Middleton: Bucks star expected to make season debut Friday night vs. Celtics
Middleton has yet to play due to offseason surgery on both anklesCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Lego Corvette Model Kit Is Back On Sale For Its Black Friday Price
Most of us will never own one of the coolest cars of all time--the 1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1--but this Lego replica of the iconic vehicle is a nice consolation prize. Best Buy has brought back ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Can Syrian rebels maintain momentum and take Damascus?
Assad’s forces have offered little resistance so far, as attention turns to how his allies will react. Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? So far the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
How Social Media Users Expose Black Friday Sales Deceptions
Shoppers’ videos debunking purported Black Friday discounts and showing retailers charging the same or higher prices than usual are getting millions of views on social media.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs as advance towards Damascus continues
Opposition forces enter key towns north of Syria’s third largest city after taking control of Hama. Syrian insurgents have entered towns north of the country’s third largest city, Homs, sweeping ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Damascus and Assad now in Syrian rebels' sights, raising stakes for president
The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria's president in 13 years of civil war.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
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Warriors say Draymond Green could return Friday after MRI on calf came back clear
Green missed Tuesday's game with left calf tightness and will not play Thursday despite the MRI result.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Arsenal & Chelsea target Isak - Friday's gossip
Chelsea and Arsenal keen on Newcastle's Alexander Isak, Manchester United briefed on Alphonso Davies contract situation at Bayern Munich, Graham Potter sounded out by Wolves and West Ham.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
There's an important jobs report coming Friday. Here's what to expect
The jobs report due out Friday could provide a clearer picture of where the labor market is headed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Friday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Storm Another City
Plus, a celebration of art in Dakar.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Bucks' Khris Middleton will make his season debut on Friday vs. Celtics
Middleton has not played for the Bucks since Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against the Pacers last season.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Black Friday showed consumers are still eager to spend — at the right price
Retailers again saw sales hit new heights from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, even as shoppers remain cautious about where and when to spend this holiday season.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Five Below announces new CEO, shares jump on more upbeat outlook, ‘solid Black Friday’
Shares of Five Below Inc. jumped after hours Wednesday after the teen-centric discount chain raised its full-year outlook, citing an “encouraging” Black Friday weekend as it heads into final weeks ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Where to watch Golden State Valkyries expansion draft: WNBA to add 13th team on Friday
The Valkyries are the first new team to join the league since the Atlanta Dream in 2008CBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt
Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates
An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Week 13 NFL rookie rankings: Brock Bowers goes big on Black Friday, Jayden Daniels bounces back
Two Eagles played pivotal roles in knocking off AFC power BaltimoreCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Go bright or go Gucci? British Muslim men discuss what they wear to Friday prayers
For Muslims, Jummah has always been a time to dress your best, and a new exhibition documents just what that means for the older and younger generations. Every Friday, for eight months, people ...The Guardian - Dec. 3