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US diplomats in Damascus, Syria, for first time in 10+ years after Assad’s fall
A group of U.S. officials are in Syria’s capital for the first time in more than 10 years seeking information on American citizens who disappeared under the Assad regime, among other things. The team visiting Damascus consists of US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Assistant Secretary of State… Read Details ⇢
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,030 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here is the situation on Friday, December 20: Fighting A Russian missile attack has killed three people and wounded three more in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, the national police said. It added that more than 10 houses were damaged in the attack. Ukraine launched six United States-made long-range ATACMS missiles… Read Details ⇢
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Friday, December 20 (game #558)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands… Read Details ⇢
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from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to the Syrian Democratic Forces, what military forces are involved?
A Hayat Tahrir al-Sham militia fighter in the courtyard of the great Umayyad Mosque, in Damascus, on December 10, 2024. HUSSEIN MALLA / AP The “Islamic nationalists” of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS, the “Levant Liberation Organization”), who have become Syria’s new leading force; the Syrian National Army (SNA); Kurdish militias… Read Details ⇢
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Chargers take advantage of obscure NFL rule with free kick field goal last successful in 1976
Join Fox News for access to this content You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our… Read Details ⇢
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UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces court in New York | Crime News
Mangione faces new federal charges in the US that carry the possibility of the death penalty. Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, has appeared in a New York court to face new federal charges including murder and stalking. Mangione’s arraignment on Thursday followed his… Read Details ⇢
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This sleek new AI device will transcribe and analyze your conversations for way less than its rivals
The Pocket is the latest standalone AI-powered gadget to be revealed. For $79, it promises to record, transcribe, and organize conversations. The hype around AI-powered hardware at the beginning of the year has mostly faded as customers seemed reluctant to pay for the Humane AI Pin, Plaud.AI NotePin, or Rabbit… Read Details ⇢
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Macron extends visit in cyclone-hit Mayotte after locals vent anger
French President Emmanuel Macron extended his visit to cyclone-devastated Mayotte on Friday, December 19, after angry residents vented exasperation and despair over the scale of the disaster. Locals jeered and shouted their grievances Thursday during Macron’s visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago, five days after Cyclone Chido left a trail… Read Details ⇢
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Unwrapping Christmas celebrations in France
Join FRANCE 24 as we take a look at how we celebrate “Noël”, or Christmas, in France. French people tend to have a big family lunch on Christmas Day, but the big event is in fact on Christmas Eve. Called the “réveillon de Noël”, it involves eating traditional French dishes… Read Details ⇢