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Syria's Assad blames 'terrorism' for regime collapse in first statement since defeat
Former Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday made his first official statement since being topped by a rebel offensive and fleeing the country for Russia.ABC News - 3h -
Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat
England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.BBC News - 11h -
Russell Martin sacked by Southampton after humbling Tottenham defeat
Club confirms exit after 13th loss in 16 league games Under-21s manager Simon Rusk to take interim charge Russell Martin has been sacked as Southampton manager after the Premier League’s bottom ...The Guardian - 19h -
Wolves sack Gary O'Neil after Ipswich defeat
Wolves have sacked manager Gary O'Neil following the devastating 4-0 defeat against Everton on Wednesday.ESPN - 20h -
NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder defeat the Rockets, Bucks beat the Hawks
The NBA Cup semifinals concluded with the Bucks and Thunder claiming their spot in the finals.ESPN - 1d -
Wolves sack manager O'Neil after Ipswich defeat
Wolves sack manager Gary O'Neil in the wake of a 2-1 defeat by Ipswich Town which left the Molineux club 19th in the Premier League.BBC News - 1d -
Lakers coach unsure on James return after defeat
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he does not know when LeBron James will return after he missed a second consecutive game.BBC News - 2d -
Oklahoma moves toward final U.S. execution of 2024
Kevin Ray Underwood is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, his 45th birthday.CBS News - 2d -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - 3d -
Sudan war pushing country towards partition, US envoy says
Tom Perriello says splitting nation apart would be a disaster for Sudanese people and regional stabilityFinancial Times - 3d -
Examining U.S. foreign policy towards Syria, China
"Face the Nation" moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan takes a look at whether the instability in Syria poses a threat to U.S. national security, and why ...CBS News - 3d -
Late-game scoring issue leading Warriors toward ‘mediocre' realization
The same problem continues to plague the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry knows if they can't fix it, they can't consider themselves a good team.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Nuclear industry tiptoes toward renaissance Step by halting step, the U.S. nuclear industry ...The Hill - 4d -
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.The New York Times - 4d -
Kings defeat the Islanders 3-1 for their 6th straight win
Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 for their sixth straight winABC News - 5d -
Their Job Is to Push Computers Toward AI Doom
It’s largely up to companies to test whether their AI is capable of superhuman harm. At Anthropic, the Frontier Red Team assesses the risk of catastrophe.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Evening Report — Clock ticks toward government funding deadline
{beacon} Evening Report © The Hill, Greg Nash 10 days: Congress speeds toward government funding deadline THE LAME-DUCK CONGRESS is barreling toward a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government. ...The Hill - 5d -
Putin Just Suffered a Huge Defeat
This time, when Bashar al-Assad started to fall, Russia was not there to catch him.The New York Times - 5d -
Venezuela's opposition signals flexible timeline toward long-sought government transition
Venezuela’s political opposition is signaling a shift toward a flexible timeline for a government transition that it had long insisted would come next month when the new presidential term is set to ...ABC News - 6d -
How Rupert Murdoch Could Fight Back After a Big Legal Defeat
Rupert Murdoch lost a bid to rewrite a family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his empire after he dies. But the nonagenarian media titan plans to appeal.The New York Times - 6d -
Congress races toward fast-approaching government shutdown deadline
Congress has just 10 days until government funding is set to run out, and lawmakers don’t have a deal to keep the lights on during the holidays. Members on both sides of the aisle expect the ...The Hill - 6d -
US chipmaking boom in doubt after Biden’s defeat
Executives wary after president-elect Donald Trump criticised subsidy programme in Chips Act as a ‘bad’ dealFinancial Times - 6d -
Assad regime's collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran
The Assad regime's fall marks a damaging defeat for Iran, the latest in a string of setbacks that have punctured assumptions about Tehran’s power in the region.NBC News - 6d -
Mizz-erable: No. 1 Kansas loses to Missouri for 2nd straight defeat
It was Kansas' second loss to an unranked opponent this week, bringing the team to 7-2 and putting their AP ranking in jeopardy.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Amorim on Utd defeat: Long road back to top
Ruben Amorim said Man United are facing a "long journey" back to the top after Nottingham Forest recorded their first win at Old Trafford for 30 years.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
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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 - Dec. 8 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
Pennsylvania is the key to understanding Democratic defeat in 2024
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is a strong contender for the presidential nomination in 2024, but he will have to account for the half dozen other Democratic governors who will run to ...The Hill - 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 -
Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?
Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
‘You’ve got to cop it’: Postecoglou confronted by Spurs fans after defeat
The 1-0 loss at Bournemouth prompts jeers for manager ‘I didn’t like what was being said because I’m a human’ Ange Postecoglou vowed to keep fighting to revive Tottenham’s fortunes after ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Udoka fined $50K for profane tirade toward ref
Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000 for profane language toward an official, failing to leave the court in a timely manner and public criticism of an official.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Lions defeat Packers 34-31 in thriller on 'Thursday Night Football'
'Thursday Night Football': Packers face Lions in DetroitNBC News - Dec. 5 -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding Tennessee's restrictions on gender-affirming care
The Supreme Court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors in a blockbuster showdown over transgender rights Wednesday. Over 2 1/2 hours ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Defeat the Iranian threat by empowering the people of Iran
It is in America's national security interest to help the people of Iran to replace the Islamic regime.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Sadiq Khan warns UK leaders not to be ‘sycophantic’ towards Trump
London mayor’s comments come as he backs FT seasonal appeal with Magic Breakfast charityFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US
For decades, the screwworm was eliminated in North America, but containment efforts in Panama have failed. Now cattle smugglers are helping the parasite advance north.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
