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Syria's Damascus As the search continues for the American journalist who vanished in Syria more than ten years ago while covering the civil conflict there, Syria's new leadership claims it blames former President Bashar al-Assad for the "pain inflicted" for years on Austin Tice's family. In an interview with NBC News on Wednesday, Obaida Al-Arnaot, the official spokesperson and head of Syria's interim government's political affairs department, stated, "We hold Bashar al-Assad and his criminal regime accountable for the consequences of Austin's disappearance and the pain inflicted on his mother - pain, tears, and separation." Syria's interim administration has attempted to locate Tice in order to bring him back to his family, but Arnaot claimed the 43-year-old journalist has not been able...

The Summary A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging people to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat. Updated guidelines are expected to go into effect later next year. Future guidelines should also spur people to eat more whole grains and consume less sugary drinks, sodium and processed food, the report says. A recent report that suggests possible revisions to U.S. dietary standards has several recommendations, including consuming less processed and red meat and increasing consumption of beans, peas, and lentils as protein sources. The latest set of standards is anticipated to take effect next year, and they are updated on a five-year timetable. The Agriculture Department's advisory council, which consists of 20 prof...

Celena Henry claims she can't remember how many times she was struck in the head by her abuser, but she can clearly recall the moment she made the decision to leave him. Henry, who is now 47, recounted, "My feet left the floor, my body slammed against the wall, and I slid down to the floor." I recall that things were a little spinny since my head had hit the cabinet. On the other side of the door, Henry could hear her two small sons yelling, "Don't hurt mama." Because she believed it would be the last time she would hear their cries, she recalls concentrating on them. Then she lost consciousness. She picked up the boys and went out as soon as she was conscious again. In the years that followed, Henry started to have memory issues, concentration issues, and chronic headaches. She was assau...

The narrative of the vice president's heartbreaking defeat by Donald Trump on November 5 was centered on how Kamala Harris' campaign spent over $1.4 billion in just 15 weeks. The four candidates for the next head of the Democratic National Committee say they want to learn as much as they can about a 2024 election in which Democrats lost the White House despite having more resources and personnel. However, there are some problems that only the campaign itself can address. The DNC chair candidates told NBC News that the party should be prepared with a post-mortem to draw lessons from an election when the Democratic presidential nominee lost the popular vote and all of the battleground states as it enters 2025. The candidates each stated that they supported a thorough analysis of the events l...

Despite the fact that a record number of children died from the flu last year, the proportion of kids who did not receive a vaccination is still falling. As of Nov. 30, little over a third of American children (37%), compared to 43% at the same time last year, had received flu shots, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday. Pediatricians are concerned about the declining trend because flu cases are beginning to rise. Dr. Kristina Bryant, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Norton Children's in Louisville, Kentucky, said, "I always feel a little bit of dread when flu season is around the corner because a lot of that can be prevented through vaccination." Children get sick and suffer during flu season. According to Alicia Budd, l...

You're not used to the Kansas City Chiefs. The two-time defending champion Chiefs are 12-1 going into this weekend, leading the AFC, and many people still likely believe they will be the conference's representative in the Super Bowl. That's the typical portion. The portion that's not so normal? In practically every game, Kansas City is barely winning. The Chiefs' victories are so close together that their plus-56 point differential is more akin to that of the NFL's worst club (the Carolina Panthers) than its greatest (the Detroit Lions). This season, Kansas City has been like that. The Chiefs, who have won three Super Bowls in five years, have one of the best coaches in the league, and 29-year-old Patrick Mahomes may retire today and still be eligible for the first ballot Hall of Fame. How...

Syria's Damascus As the search continues for the American journalist who vanished in Syria more than ten years ago while covering the civil conflict there, Syria's new leadership claims it blames former President Bashar al-Assad for the "pain inflicted" for years on Austin Tice's family. In an interview with NBC News on Wednesday, Obaida Al-Arnaot, the official spokesperson and head of Syria's interim government's political affairs department, stated, "We hold Bashar al-Assad and his criminal regime accountable for the consequences of Austin's disappearance and the pain inflicted on his mother - pain, tears, and separation." Syria's interim administration has attempted to locate Tice in order to bring him back to his family, but Arnaot claimed the 43-year-old journalist has not been able...

To the delight of her hordes of admirers, singer and actress Selena Gomezan announced on social media on Wednesday that she was engaged to boyfriend Benny Blanco. Now is the start of forever. Gomez, 32, captioned four photos, one of which showed the couple cuddling and another of her sporting a large engagement ring. In December 2023, the pair made their romance public. With 432 million Instagram followers, Gomez is one of the most well-known users on the platform. The post has already received 8.3 million likes and comments from a number of famous friends, including Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow. Blanco, a 36-year-old music producer, said, "Hey wait... that's my wife." Following the conclusion of her historic Eras tour, Taylor Swift said, "Yes, I will be the flower girl." In a Nov...

According to a school official Wednesday, Jason Kelce, a former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, will not face charges related to an argument outside Beaver Stadium at Penn State University last month in which he appeared to smash someone's cellphone. The argument, which was apparently started by a fan using a derogatory term about his brother, happened on November 2 at the Penn State-Ohio State game in Happy Valley. Kelce's younger brother is Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. NBC News confirmed social media footage that showed Kelce strolling outside the stadium with a case of beer in hand, surrounded by supporters. In reference to Travis Kelce's relationship with pop singer Taylor Swift, a man could be heard shouting at Kelce in the background before des...

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump declared his desire for supporter Kari Lake to be the next director of Voice of America, a federal network that is a part of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Trump stated in his post on Truth Social that the future leader of the U.S. Agency for Global Media will nominate Lake, and he would make the announcement "soon." Lake was promised by Trump to "ensure that the American values of Freedom and Liberty are broadcast around the World FAIRLY and ACCURATELY, unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media." Questions concerning the procedures for proposing and appointing a new director, as well as the potential implications of Trump's statement for the employment of Michael Abramowitz, the current director, were not immediately answered ...