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UN may consider removing terror label from top Syrian rebel group
The United Nations special envoy to Syria said Monday, Dec. 9, it may consider removing Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) from its list of terrorist groups. The envoy said it could happen if HTS forms a transitional government that includes religious minorities. The international community welcomed the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. However, the U.N.… -
US works to find, free journalist Austin Tice after Assad regime falls in Syria
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria renewed hope that American freelance journalist Austin Tice, captured more than 12 years ago, could soon come home. U.S. officials said they’re working to get as much information as possible about the 43-year-old. Tice was abducted in August 2012 near Damascus, a year after the start of… -
Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump is interested in becoming a U.S. senator. And now, the outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve. In an interview with The Associated Press released Monday, Dec. 9, Trump, the wife of President-elect Donald Trump’s son Eric, said she would “seriously… -
‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested
The New York City Police Department confirmed Monday, Dec. 9, that officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Officials named 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the only person of interest in the case. Police took Mangione into custody after receiving a tip that he was spotted in… -
More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report
A new international investigative report found that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported. The Washington Post, Mexican newspaper El Universal and Lighthouse Reports reviewed death records from every Mexican state and Texas county along the U.S.-Mexico border. Through their research and data from… -
Passenger arrested for allegedly trying to divert Mexican flight to US
A passenger on a flight in Mexico allegedly tried — and failed — to divert a flight to the U.S. The airline said the passenger attempted to take over the aircraft by force. Mexican aviation authorities confirmed they arrested the passenger after an emergency landing. The Volaris flight was heading to Tijuana from Leon when… -
Trump’s trip to Notre Dame ceremony gives leaders chance to build closer ties
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening the weekend of Dec. 7. And while the ceremonies will be an emotional moment for the French public, the events will also be a major opportunity for world leaders to meet. With President-elect Donald Trump being among the roughly 50 world leaders to attend, it’s a chance… -
New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International is now the first major international human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza. However, it’s an accusation that lawyers consider one of the most difficult to prosecute. Doing so requires proof the defendants committed the acts with intent to destroy a group, in whole or in part. Israel and the… -
IDF, Shin Bet say Israel killed Hamas commander involved with Oct 7 attacks
One of the Hamas commanders who led a deadly assault on an Israeli kibbutz during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks is dead. The Israel Defense Forces killed him in an airstrike, the IDF and Shin Bet announced Friday, Dec. 6. Israeli fighter jets struck and killed multiple top Hamas commanders in Gaza this week, including… -
Who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? NYPD shares new photos
The New York Police Department shared new photos Thursday, Dec. 5, of the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect is still at large after Wednesday morning’s shooting, and police have launched a city-wide manhunt. The pictures show the suspect’s face from inside a hostel, which NYPD believes he stayed at. Previous footage… -
Judge rules Target must face shareholder lawsuit over Pride Month backlash
A federal judge in Florida says Target will have to face a lawsuit from a shareholder over the fallout from its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise last year. The suit accuses Target of misleading shareholders about the retail giant’s efforts to protect the company from social and political risks. The conservative group America First Legal is… -
Meta announces new AI data center, to be fueled by nuclear energy
Meta continues making moves in the AI space, announcing two big steps as it develops tech infrastructure across the country. The company said Wednesday, Dec. 4, it will be opening a $10 billion AI data center in northeastern Louisiana. AI products like search assistants or image generators need massive facilities to house servers and computers… -
Congress working to spare Medicare telehealth coverage before it expires
More than 65 million Americans rely on Medicare. However, without action from Congress, they’ll be losing a major benefit at the end of the year: telehealth. A provision meant to be temporary allowing Medicare to cover telehealth for all medical specialties will expire at the end of 2024. When it does, telehealth for most specialties…