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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 - Dec. 10 -
The Syria Opportunity
The end of al-Assad’s wretched regime unlocks many doors.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
Lonely graves, scattered bones: the stark reality of one of the most overlooked and fastest-growing migration routes
Thousands of desperate migrants die in the desert and at sea, or fall victim to murderers and kidnappers, as they make their way along the ‘eastern corridor’ from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia. . The ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
What to read on Syria
Twelve books that shed light on the conflict and its place in the wider power struggles across the Middle EastFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
What Next for Syria?
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Notre-Dame Holds First Public Mass in Years: ‘Fire Has Not Conquered Stone’
Sunday was the first opportunity for worshipers to return to the cathedral, beloved by the faithful and secular alike, since the 2019 fire that devastated it.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Trump's mass deportation plan could threaten workforces in industries from agriculture to health care
Trump's plan for broad deportations threatens a labor market boosted by immigration after the pandemic.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Gabbard heads to the Hill with Syria in spotlight
Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump’s pick to be director of national intelligence, is expected on Capitol Hill to meet with senators this week, kicking off what will likely be a contentious ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
‘It’s about total freedom’: Jeff Wall on his photographs of fallen horse riders and flooded graves
A new exhibition displays 40 years of work by the artist who stages scenes to painstakingly replicate the images in his mind – and some, he says, are definitely easier than others. Jeff Wall has ...The Guardian - 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 -
Paris’ Notre Dame celebrates first Sunday Mass since fire five years ago
PARIS — Notes boomed from the meticulously cleaned grand organ, the choir’s voices echoed off of walls scrubbed clean of scorch marks, and light shone through restored stained glass windows.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
A short guide to Syria’s long war
Assad’s fall concludes the arc of ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings that reshaped the regionFinancial Times - 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 -
The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire
Notre Dame Cathedral has hosted its first Mass since the catastrophic fire of 2019, a moment that transcends religious significance to become a powerful symbol of Paris’ resilienceABC News - Dec. 8 -
Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.BBC 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 -
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Who are the opposition fighters overrunning Syria?
The swiftly developing crisis has taken much of the world by surprise.ABC News - 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 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Here’s what is happening in Syria.
aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
What Is Happening in Syria
We explain the latest updates in the country’s civil war.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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Police in Georgia turn increasingly brutal as mass protests over ending EU talks enter second week
Georgian authorities are responding to ongoing protests fueled by the governing party’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union with increasing forceABC News - Dec. 5 -
Norwegian court rejects mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's 2nd bid for parole
A Norwegian court has rejected a second bid for parole by mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in 2011ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Syria caught up in Lebanon fallout
Assad regime looks vulnerable as rebels retake AleppoFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
There's no end in sight to the political instability as French PM Barnier faces a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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 -
US Marshals hunt for man suspected of killing woman, burying body in shallow grave
U.S. Marshals are on the hunt for a man they say murdered a 29-year-old woman and then buried her body in a shallow grave, according to authorities.ABC News - 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 -
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US has 'grave concern' as South Korea imposes, then overturns, martial law
Officials from the White House, Pentagon and State Department all said they were in close contact with their South Korean counterparts as they assessed the situation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Why Syria's civil war is reigniting
The Syrian military and the Kremlin conducted joint airstrikes Monday on parts of Syria that rebels took control of over the weekend. Fighters seized Syria's largest city, Aleppo, after a battle ...CBS News - Dec. 2
