Alabama basketball assistant Bryan Hodgson hired as Arkansas State head coach

AFP
Syrians in Moscow share concerns after fall of Assad
Georgina Deiratani, a Syrian Christian who has lived in Moscow for over two decades, says she is still in shock at the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad and his escape to Russia."We lived well together," said Deiratani, a doctor who moved to Moscow with her Russian mother after the death of her father.
NBC News
Former Florida congressman indicted on foreign agent charges
Former Rep. David Rivera, R-Fla., was indicted on charges that he violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act and laundered funds in order to "conceal and promote his criminal conduct," the Justice Department said.
Associated Press
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister warns Yemen's Houthi rebels
Israel’s defense minister said Thursday the country would “not allow the continuation” of shooting from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, hours after Israel launched heavy airstrikes on rebel sites. Israel would “strike with force,” Katz said, and “not allow the continuation of this situation of shooting and threats against the state of Israel.”
AFP
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.The yen weakened to as much as 156.34 per dollar -- from around 153.57 earlier in the day -- after the Bank of Japan's decision not to hike rates for a third time this year.
AFP
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Ivory Coast's mining industry is booming, driven by foreign investment and the discovery of new deposits, but the country now wants a bigger slice of the pie for its own businesses.The mining sector now accounts for four percent of Ivory Coast's gross domestic product, compared to just 1.5 percent a decade ago, according to the Professional Association of Miners of Ivory Coast (GPMCI).
CNN
A loving, devoted teacher and a student brimming with artistic ambition are the Wisconsin school shooting victims
Rubi Patricia Vergara was an “avid reader” and full of artistic promise, according to her online obituary.
Associated Press
As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland
Unsettled by Russia's expansionism and emboldened by its recent accession to NATO, Finland is rallying to strengthen its national self-defense beyond its traditional military capabilities. The popularity of weapons training in the Nordic country has soared in recent months. Few places tell the story of the rise in Finnish affinity for self-defense more than shooting ranges that are riding a boom of interest.
Reuters
Malaysian court acquits wife of ex-PM Najib of money laundering and tax evasion
Malaysia's High Court on Thursday acquitted Rosmah Mansor, the wife of jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, of money laundering and tax evasion, citing insufficient grounds to charge her. Najib and Rosmah have been the subject of multiple graft investigations since Najib's surprise election defeat in 2018, when voters' fury over his alleged role in a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) ended his nine years in power. Rosmah is not yet out of the woods, however, and is currently free on bail pending an appeal against a 10-year jail sentence in 2022 for soliciting and receiving bribes to help a company win a $279 million solar power supply project from Najib's government.
NBC News
U.S. life expectancy rose significantly last year, hitting highest level since pandemic
U.S. life expectancy rose by nearly a full year in 2023, hitting its highest level since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, according to a new CDC report.
TODAY
Are Zaina Sesay and J.R. Warren from 'The Ultimatum' still together now? She told us
Are Zaina and J.R. still together now? She reveals what happened during and after the proposal in 'The Ultimatum' Season 3 and if they are still speaking.
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Teamsters say Amazon workers will strike at multiple facilities as union seeks labor contract
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said workers at seven Amazon facilities will begin a strike on Thursday morning, an effort by the union to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period. The Teamsters say the workers, who authorized strikes in the past few days, are joining the picket line after Amazon ignored a Dec. 15 deadline the union set for contract negotiations. Amazon says it doesn’t expect an impact on its operations during what the union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history.
CBS News
Teamsters set to strike against Amazon at New York City warehouse
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
AFP
Greek women fight for 'right to the truth' over abuse and violence
When Elli was sexually assaulted by her older brother when she was 11, the young Greek girl had a stark decision to make in a country where a patriarchal culture still dominates."Mouths have opened but ears remain shut in our patriarchal society," Elli said.
TODAY
15 resistance band exercises to tone your body from head to toe
Resistance bands provide a cheap, effective way to get a full-body workout at home. Try these resistance band exercises for legs, arms, glutes and abs.
CNN
Victims of Wisconsin school shooting identified as details emerge about the home life of teen who opened fire
Unanswered questions remain about a fatal shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin, private school Monday as new details emerge about the upbringing of the teenage girl who allegedly opened fire.
NBC News
Federal prosecutors considering charges against Luigi Mangione in insurance CEO's death
Federal prosecutors are looking into whether to charge Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News on Wednesday.
USA TODAY
Wisconsin school shooter had 2 firearms during the attack, police chief says
The shooter is believed to have only fired one of the guns, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes told the Journal Sentinel on Wednesday night.
TODAY
This 2-hour window is the best time of day to work out for weight loss, study finds
The best time to exercise is any time you’re able to work out and get your heart pumping, but certain times of day offer extra health benefits.
AFP
International rescuers join search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the toll of nine dead is set to rise.- Death toll set to rise - "Australia's emergency crews are now on the ground in Vanuatu following the devastating earthquake," said Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
TODAY
Hot Dr Pepper is the hottest holiday drink, but is it any good?
What is hot Dr Pepper? The holiday drink, which was popular in the 1960s, has made a comeback, so we tried it. Here's what it tastes like.

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