Why A Florida Hurricane Caused Such Severe Devastation in Appalachia

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 - Dec. 9

Several EU nations and the UK pause asylum claims from Syrians

Fall of Assad regime prompts immigration rethink in Europe

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Biden administration bans cancer-causing solvent used in dry cleaning

The Biden administration is banning a cancer-causing substance used in dry cleaning and is also banning most uses of another, similar chemical. The administration's ban is on a chemical known as ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Young forecaster's Hurricane Helene reports credited with saving lives

Ethan Clark, a 22-year-old self-taught forecaster, received one of North Carolina's highest civilian honors for his reporting during Hurricane Helene. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has the story.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Trump names several picks for State Department roles

President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

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

‘We’re devastated’: anger as Madrid backtracks on museum plan for site of Robert Capa’s famous civil war photo

Residential building attacked by Franco’s aircraft in 1936 may not become memorial, rightwing council suggests. Campaigners are urging Madrid city council not to abandon plans to create a museum ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Pageau, Horvat lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Hurricanes

Jean Gabriel-Pageau had a goal and two assists, Bo Horvat snapped a 13-game scoring drought and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

ABC News - Dec. 7

Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane

Some residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement

ABC News - Dec. 7

Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire

After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.

CBS News - Dec. 7

Explosion causes injuries and damages apartments in Dutch city

An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments

ABC News - Dec. 7

JetBlue nixing routes between multiple major cities, reducing several others

Passengers relying on JetBlue routes between certain American cities may need to make alternate travel plans in the near future.

The Hill - Dec. 7

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening after devastating 2019 fire

Excitement is in the air in Paris as the Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to finally reopen this weekend after a devastating fire almost destroyed it in 2019. CBS News reporter Elaine Cobbe has the ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Reports: Carolina Hurricanes Place Brendan Lemieux On Waivers To Terminate Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed left winger Brendan Lemieux on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

Nationwide fault causes delays across rail network

National Rail says a fault with a radio system used to communicate with drivers has now been fixed.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe

Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Inside the Collapse of Florida State

The Seminoles had one of the biggest nosedives in college football history. What went wrong?

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Necas, Svechnikov lead Hurricanes to 5-3 win over Avalanche

Martin Necas had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 to snap a season-high three-game losing streak

ABC News - Dec. 5

Vance to travel to North Carolina to survey hurricane recovery efforts

Vice President-elect JD Vance will travel to North Carolina on Friday to survey hurricane relief efforts, a spokesperson told The Hill. He is scheduled to visit Fairview, N.C., weeks after ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Georgia election workers move for 'severe' sanctions against Giuliani

Attorneys for two ex-Georgia election workers have asked a judge to impose "severe" sanctions on Rudy Giuliani for what they call his "willful flouting" of court orders.

ABC News - Dec. 5

Parents caused death of three-year-old boy found buried in garden

Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in a severely malnourished state following a respiratory infection.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama in severe setback to the Syrian president

Syrian insurgents have swept into the central city of Hama after days of intense clashes with government forces

ABC News - Dec. 5

Watch Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Okla. State Cowboys: TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Tulsa vs. Oklahoma State basketball game

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack

The man had serious injuries to his arm and legs, said police in Fort Severn First Nation, Ontario, Canada.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98

Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Frigid temperatures hit Southeast, including recovering Hurricane Helene survivors

Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Severe winter weather, bitter cold temps grip parts of US

Millions are facing the coldest air of the season with record low temperatures possible in the south and blizzard conditions and dangerous winds stretching from the Midwest to New England. NBC’s ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says

The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.

BBC News - Dec. 4

The ‘Devastating’ Part of College Football Recruiting

Decommitments are part of the sport. But for those involved, that doesn’t make it any easier.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Miami AD, ACC commissioner blast College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Hurricanes

The Tuesday CFP rankings would have Alabama in over an ACC team with fewer losses for the second year in a row

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Gourde and Schwartz lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Hurricanes

Yanni Gourde and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist each and the Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game skid, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2

ABC News - Dec. 3

North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather

Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths

According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas' strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins "America Decides" to unpack her findings.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Man United's Shaw 'devastated' by injury setback

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he's "devastated" after suffering a fresh injury setback.

ESPN - Dec. 3

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Why A Florida Hurricane Caused Such Severe Devastation in Appalachia

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