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Searching for Syria’s Disappeared
Taher al-Zain’s father disappeared 12 years ago at the height of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Now, like thousands of other Syrians, he is trying to find clues about what happened, and whether or not ...The New York Times - 5h -
Ex-Bangladeshi Leader Orchestrated Mass Disappearances, Inquiry Finds
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and top officials are implicated in a centralized program that abducted dissidents and held them in secret prisons, an official commission’s preliminary report said.The New York Times - 9h -
As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in January with a promise of carrying out mass deportations, leaving Honduras and other Central American countries bracing for a potential ...ABC News - 14h -
Mayorkas says no known foreign involvement in mass drone sightings
‘We are on it,’ says US homeland security secretary as anxieties surge amid lack of official information. Alejandro Mayorkas, the US homeland security secretary, has said federal authorities “know ...The Guardian - 1d -
Skulls and body bags: Searching for Syria's disappeared
The BBC's Lucy Williamson finds family members exhuming human remains in a desperate search for their lost relatives.BBC News - 2d -
Trump reiterates plan to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants
President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine's Person of the Year on Thursday, and in an interview with the magazine, he reiterated a campaign pledge to begin mass deportations of ...CBS News - 4d -
Syria's new leadership blames Assad for pain of Austin Tice's disappearance
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's new leadership says it holds ousted President Bashar al-Assad responsible for the "pain inflicted" for years on the family of Austin Tice as the search goes on for the ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump mass deportation threats infuriate immigrant advocates
President-elect Trump’s pledge to enact mass deportations and end birthright citizenship, potentially affecting millions of U.S. citizens, is raising alarm bells among immigrant communities who ...The Hill - 4d -
Hannah Kobayashi: Missing woman whose disappearance drove father to suicide is found safe
Police previously said she was ‘voluntarily missing’ and had gone on her own will across the US border into MexicoYahoo Sports - 4d -
Malibu's Franklin Fire forcing mass evacuations with little containment
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu had torched nearly 4,000 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday evening. Thousands of nearby residents remained under mandatory evacuation orders. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - 5d -
Hannah Kobayashi found safe after disappearance prompted massive search
It was not immediately clear where Kobayashi, who had vanished last month in Los Angeles, was found. Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, the Los Angeles police department (LAPD) said on ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Wants Mass Deportations. He Will Need Jails and Sanctuary Cities to Help.
Immigration experts say the Trump administration would need cooperation from local law enforcement to deport millions of people.The New York Times - 5d -
Tom Homan takes to conservative media to outline Trump's plan for mass deportations
Tom Homan, Trump's incoming "border czar," has gone on conservative outlets to pitch Trump's mass deportation plan — and to explain how it might work.NBC News - 5d -
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A Search for Syria’s Disappeared, and New Details in C.E.O. Killing Investigation
Plus, another World Cup raises human rights fears.The New York Times - 5d -
These Palestinians disappeared after encounters with Israeli troops in Gaza
Dozens of Palestinians are receiving help from an Israeli legal group in their search for family members who went missing after being separated by Israeli soldiers during raids and arrests in the ...ABC News - 5d -
The 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
The men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot have been dubbed Monsieur-Tout-Le-Monde as they broadly represent a microcosm of French society.BBC News - 5d -
A Search in Syria for the Disappeared
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.The New York Times - 5d -
How mass deportations could devastate the U.S. economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins ...CBS News - 6d -
Police in Worcester, Mass., Engaged in Sexual Misconduct, Justice Dept. Says
The agency found that the Police Department used excessive force and allowed undercover officers to have sexual contact with women suspected of being prostitutes.The New York Times - 6d -
Malibu wildfire forces mass evacuations as it burns near college: ‘It was so scary’
About 700 firefighters battle wind-whipped flames tearing across dry coastal hillsides and near Pepperdine University. A fast-moving wildfire forced thousands from their homes in the California ...The Guardian - 6d -
Watch live: Senate Judiciary Committee examines Trump mass deportation plan
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to probe President-elect Trump's plan to execute the largest deportation of migrants in U.S. history when he returns to office next month. The committee ...The Hill - 6d -
Volcanic Eruption in the Philippines Forces Mass Evacuation
Nearly 90,000 people on the island of Negros were ordered to seek shelter after Mount Kanlaon spewed deadly ash and lava.The New York Times - 6d -
Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
About 87,000 people are being evacuated in a central Philippine region after a volcano erupted with a huge plume of ash and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its slopesABC News - 6d -
Parents of American who disappeared in Syria 12 years ago speak out
In an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, Marc and Debra Tice say they feel there's a better opportunity to get their son Austin home after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Austin Tice, a ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Biden says US believes Austin Tice is alive after 2012 disappearance in Syria
President Biden said Sunday the United States believes Austin Tice is still alive, echoing comments from the family of the journalist who disappeared 12 years ago in Syria. "We believe he's alive. ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Notre Dame holds first mass since 2019 fire
The first mass since a devastating 2019 fire was held Sunday at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. The event was attended by French President Emmanual Macron, along with dignitaries and bishops from ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Stephen Miller says mass deportations will be Trump’s first priority
Stephen Miller, who was chosen by President-elect Trump to be his deputy chief of staff for policy, said mass deportations will be Trump’s first priority. Miller joined Fox News’s “Sunday Morning ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Tears of joy and sadness as ‘disappeared’ Syrians emerge from Assad’s prisons
Men, women and children, many jailed for speaking out against regime, reunite with their families. Syria live – latest updates As Syrian rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Notre Dame hosts first Mass since reopening after 2019 fire
Notre Dame Cathedral hosted its first Mass since a catastrophic 2019 fire devastated the historic structure.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Notre Dame celebrates first mass in five years after devastating fire
Archbishop of Paris consecrates the cathedral’s new altar with perfumed oil to the sound of the restored organ. Parisians, the French and the world rediscovered the breathtaking beauty of the Notre ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Grab 18 Lego Video Games For Only $15 Before This Humble Bundle Disappears
Humble has brought back its incredible Lego games bundle, but it's only available until December 8 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET. Lego Worlds Collide: The Ultimate Assembly Encore includes 18 Lego video ...GameSpot - Dec. 8 -
Mass. Rep. Lori Trahan says she was targeted by a bomb threat
Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., said Saturday that she and her family had been targeted by a bomb threat and that local police are working with the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
The Disappearance of Literary Men Should Worry Everyone
What happens if half the population is no longer involved in reading and writing?The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
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How Jalen Hurts is making the interceptions disappear
The rare combination of efficiency and explosiveness has led Jalen Hurts to one of the best stretches ever by an Eagles quarterback.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme?
Trump deported 1.5 million people in his first term; it’s now suggested he’ll remove 1 million a year in his second term. When Donald Trump takes office in January, his administration plans to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Texas is offering land for Trump mass deportation facilities
Trump transition officials are exploring the possibility of building immigrant detention facilities on a plot of land recently purchased by the state of Texas.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hunt is on to find 2 Americans who disappeared scaling New Zealand's tallest mountain
The hunt is on to find three climbers who disappeared while trying to get to the top of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, authorities said.ABC News - Dec. 3
