Assad flees Syria, war monitor says, as insurgents enter Damascus
Syrian insurgents reached Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive that saw them take over some of Syria's largest cities.
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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.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.
Explosion destroys apartments in Dutch city, killing at least 3 people
The cause of the disaster is unclear but police said a car drove away from the scene "at very high speed" shortly after.
South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial law
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol survived an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his declaration of martial law this week.
South Korean president apologizes for declaring martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he won't shirk legal or political responsibility for the martial law declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it.
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.
Contaminated IV bags suspected in death of 13 children in Mexico
Mexico's federal health department said the children appeared to have died from a blood infection after an outbreak of a multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Catholic nun arrested for bringing mafia messages to prisoners
An Italian nun was arrested Thursday as part of a long investigation that led to the arrests of 25 suspects and the seizure of over 1,800,000 euros.
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.
Man jailed for death of woman at "slapping therapy" workshop
Hongchi Xiao was convicted of manslaughter for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm as she howled in pain and frothed at the mouth during a workshop in 2016.
Colombian police arrest reported hitwoman known as "The Doll"
Colombian press described the 22-year-old as the second-in-command of the "Los de la M" gang, which battles for the control of local drug trafficking.
Russia arrests suspected cartel members, seizes $55 million of cocaine
Russia's FSB security services said members of Colombia's infamous Cali cartel hid the drugs in a vehicle.
What to know as Syrian rebels take charge after Assad's ouster
Syria's brutal civil war rekindled suddenly after 13 years, with rebels staging a shock offensive that forced long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia.
Crocodile kills woman despite coworker's attempt to save her
Police said women's remains were discovered still in the crocodile's grip not far from the location of the attack.
Trump says Hamas must disarm very soon or "there will be hell to pay"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Homeland Security agents in Minneapolis investigating "rampant fraud"
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.