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9Dec

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Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad reportedly flees capital

Following the defeat of government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, in a matter of days, rebel fighters claimed to have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on Sunday. The 13-year civil war that has devastated the ancient land will enter a new phase with the rebels' claim. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," said Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior commander of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, in a WhatsApp post. "To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you." The rebel's assertion has not been independently verified by NBC News. It was not immediately clear where Assad was. Abdul-Ghani claimed that Assad had escaped, and several media outlets say that he has departed Damascus...

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad reportedly flees capital

Following the defeat of government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, in a matter of days, rebel fighters claimed to have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on Sunday. The 13-year civil war that has devastated the ancient land will enter a new phase with the rebels' claim. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," said Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior commander of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, in a WhatsApp post. "To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you." The rebel's assertion has not been independently verified by NBC News. It was not immediately clear where Assad was. Abdul-Ghani claimed that Assad had escaped, and several media outlets say that he has departed Damascus...

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels seize Damascus; Assad reportedly flees capital

Following the defeat of government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, in a matter of days, rebel fighters claimed to have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on Sunday. The 13-year civil war that has devastated the ancient land will enter a new phase with the rebels' claim. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," said Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior commander of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, in a WhatsApp post. "To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you." The rebel's assertion has not been independently verified by NBC News. It was not immediately clear where Assad was. He has reportedly fled Damascus, according to several media reports. His whereabouts and departure have...

Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels advance into Damascus, claiming they seized control of the capital

Following the defeat of government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, in a matter of days, rebel fighters claimed to have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on Sunday. The 13-year civil war that has devastated the ancient land will enter a new phase with the rebels' claim. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," said Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior commander of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, in a WhatsApp post. "To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you." The rebel's assertion has not been independently verified by NBC News. It was not immediately clear where Assad was. According to HTS General Command, the inmates of Sednaya Prison were also released. According to Reuter...

Syrian rebels claim they have captured the capital Damascus

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels claim they have captured the capital Damascus

Following the defeat of government forces loyal to the country's president, Bashar al-Assad, in a matter of days, rebel fighters claimed to have taken control of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early on Sunday. The 13-year civil war that has devastated the ancient land will enter a new phase with the rebels' claim. "We declare the city of Damascus free from the tyrant Bashar al-Assad," said Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior commander of the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, in a WhatsApp post. "To the displaced people around the world, Free Syria awaits you." The rebel's assertion has not been independently verified by NBC News. It was not immediately clear where Assad was. The HTS militants' abrupt takeover of the city was viewed as a setback to the external forces—Iran, Rus...

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘Wizard of Oz’ sell for $32.5 million at auction

9Dec

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘Wizard of Oz’ sell for $32.5 million at auction

Dorothy's ruby slippers, which Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz," became the most valuable movie memorabilia ever to sell at auction when they brought $32.5 million at auction on Saturday. The slippers, which were formerly taken from a museum that kept them, are one of only four pairs that have survived from the 1939 film. According to Heritage Auctions, the pair of ruby red heels was once predicted to fetch at least $3 million, but the live bidding began at $1.55 million. According to a news release from the auction company, no other pair of ruby slippers has sold for almost that price, and the shoes exceeded that figure "within seconds." According to Heritage Auctions, one pair brought $666,000 when it sold in 2000. Another pair was purchased in 2012 for $2 million by Leonardo DiCa...

Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

9Dec

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Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

Syrian rebels are waging a lightning-fast onslaught that could further destabilize a region already rocked by conflict, claiming to have taken control of a fifth city and encroaching on the capital, Damascus. The largest Syrian province, Homs, which borders Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, was reportedly taken by the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Saturday. The claim has not been independently confirmed by NBC News. The road between Damascus and the Syrian coast would be shut off if the rebel group took control of the Syrian-Lebanese border, severely undermining President Bashar al-Assad's government. Lt. Col. Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior leader of HTS, asserted that the organization had taken control of the cities of Homs, Sweida, Quneitra, and Daraa in less than a day. ...

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

Syrian rebels are waging a lightning-fast onslaught that could further destabilize a region already rocked by conflict, claiming to have taken control of a fifth city and encroaching on the capital, Damascus. The largest Syrian province, Homs, which borders Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, was reportedly taken by the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Saturday. The claim has not been independently confirmed by NBC News. The road between Damascus and the Syrian coast would be shut off if the rebel group took control of the Syrian-Lebanese border, severely undermining President Bashar al-Assad's government. Lt. Col. Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior leader of HTS, asserted that the organization had taken control of the cities of Homs, Sweida, Quneitra, and Daraa in less than a day. ...

L.A. Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final

9Dec

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L.A. Galaxy win record 6th MLS Cup after beating New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the final

There were tears and silence in the LA Galaxy locker room after they defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in the Western Conference Final. Following the announcement that star player Riqui Puig will not be able to participate in the final due to a torn ACL in his left knee, what was meant to be a celebration instead took a tragic turn. By defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in the 2024 MLS Cup Final at Dignity Health Sports Park in Southern California on Saturday night, they paid tribute to their teammate and wrote another chapter in history. There will be another parade for the City of Champions, so get the celebration going, Los Angeles. The LA Galaxy have won Major League Soccer for a record-breaking sixth time in their 29-year history. In front of 26,812 yelling, singing, drumming, and c...

9Dec

By Grace ThompsonNo Comments

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Syrian rebels claim control of Homs and advance toward Damascus

In their lightning-fast advance, Syrian rebels claim to have taken control of a fifth city and are encroaching on Damascus, the country's capital, threatening to further destabilize an already war-torn region. The largest Syrian province, Homs, which borders Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, was reportedly taken by the terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Saturday. The claim has not been independently confirmed by NBC News. The road between Damascus and the Syrian coast would be shut off if the rebel group took control of the Syrian-Lebanese border, severely undermining President Bashar Al-Assad's government. Lt. Col. Hassan Abdul-Ghani, the senior leader of HTS, asserted that the organization had taken control of the cities of Homs, Sweida, Quneitra, and Daraa in less than a day....