Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes and Gracie Hunt (again) at Taylor Swift Arrowhead concert

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After Assad's ouster, Syrian rebel leader puts his stamp on the state
Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa's Islamist group is stamping its authority on Syria's state with the same lightning speed that it seized the country, deploying police, installing an interim government and meeting foreign envoys - raising concerns over how inclusive Damascus' new rulers intend to be. Since Sharaa's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group swept Bashar al-Assad from power on Sunday at the head of a rebel alliance, its bureaucrats - who until last week were running an Islamist administration in a remote corner of Syria's northwest - have moved into government headquarters in Damascus. The appointment of Mohammed al-Bashir, the head of the regional government in HTS' enclave of Idlib, as Syria's new interim prime minister on Monday underlined the group's status as the most powerful of the armed groups that battled for more than 13 years to end Assad's iron-fisted rule.
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Jan. 6 defendant invited to Trump's inauguration by former GOP lawmaker
A former member and three current members of Congress invited a Jan. 6 defendant to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to a letter filed by the defendant's lawyer.
CBS News
Shell casings, prints match UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYPD says
The gun found on the suspect in last week's killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, the NYPD said Wednesday.
AFP
Trump taps election denier to head global media operation VOA
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed election denier Kari Lake to be the new director of Voice of America, the state-funded international media organization."I am pleased to announce that Kari Lake will serve as our next Director of the Voice of America," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social website.
AFP
South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday vowed to fight "until the very last minute", in a defiant address defending his shock decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the country's parliament last week.Now staring down an impeachment vote in parliament on Saturday, Yoon vowed to "fight with the people until the very last minute".
USA TODAY
Where is Cesar Hernandez? Search continues for California murder convict week after escape
Cesar M. Hernandez, 34, jumped out of a prison van and evaded staff upon arrival at the Kern County Superior Courthouse on Dec. 2.
TODAY
MadeGood recalls certain granola bars due to metal contamination risk
MadeGood is voluntarily recalling its popular granola bars after a few customers complained about "small" pieces of metal being found in the food.
CNN
Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi ‘has been found safe,’ after missing for 4 weeks. Here’s a timeline of the case
Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance remains a mystery as her family and friends desperately search for answers piecing together what happened to her and what may have led to her radio silence.
NBC News
Four hurt when plane crashes into cars on South Texas street
Four people were injured and taken to hospitals Wednesday after a small plane landed on a South Texas street and crashed into three cars, authorities said.
Associated Press
Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and a Senate seat to head the congressionally funded broadcaster that provides independent news reporting around the world. Lake, an immigration hard-liner, was a television news anchor in Phoenix for nearly three decades until she left in 2021 after making a series of controversial statements on social media, including sharing COVID-19 misinformation during the pandemic. Telegenic, engaging and adept at communicating, Lake launched her political career a short time later, quickly building a loyal following and national profile as she sparred with journalists and echoed Trump in her sharp criticism of what she called the “fake news.”
CNN
20,000 Malibu area residents face evacuation over wildfire as weather conditions improve
Red Flag fire warnings are expected to remain for the Malibu area along the Southern California coast into Wednesday afternoon after the Franklin Fire forced evacuation orders or warnings for 20,000 residents, including some celebrities, and more than 8,000 homes and businesses.
TODAY
What is micro-walking? Woman loses 66 lbs by adding this small number of steps to her daily routine
Like many others who found themselves working remotely, Linette Miller, 59, noticed that she had become sedentary.
NBC News
On Reddit account linked to Luigi Mangione, posts describe back pain and spinal surgery
Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, appears to have posted online about struggling with chronic back pain and undergoing spinal surgery.
TODAY
Joe Burrow is the latest star athlete to be a victim of a burglary
The home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was broken into while he and the team were on the road for “Monday Night Football" against the Dallas Cowboys.
TODAY
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Sister Wives’ star Meri Brown lets us in on her dating journey
Meri Brown from Sister Wives gives us an update on her dating life, what she learned from Kody and ex boyfriend Amos and explains where she is now.
AFP
Taiwan says detects 16 Chinese warships around island
Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.The defence ministry's tally of Chinese warships on Thursday was the highest since May 25, when 27 navy vessels were detected during Chinese military drills following Lai's inauguration. amj/tym
AFP
Asian markets fluctuate after Wall St record; eyes on China
Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China's economy.The euro remained under pressure ahead of an expected rate cut by th European Central Bank later on Thursday, while France's President Emmanuel Macron fights to appoint a new prime minister following the removal of Michel Barnier last week.
Reuters
Malaysia launches national AI office for policy, regulation
Malaysia launched on Thursday a national artificial intelligence office aimed at shaping policies and addressing regulatory issues, as it looks to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development. "This is another historical moment in our digital transformation journey," Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at the launch of the new office. The office is expected to serve as a centralised agency for AI, providing strategic planning, research and development as well as regulatory oversight, among others, according to details published on its website.
TODAY
'Sister Wives' star Meri Brown is 'out of limbo land.' Inside her life now
Meri Brown reflects on her life now, where she stands with the other Sister Wives and more in an exclusive interview.
CNN
South Korea’s ruling party backs impeachment as president refuses to step down over martial law
South Korea’s ruling party has thrown its support behind attempts to impeach embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated decision to declare martial law that sparked a political crisis and widespread public anger in the country.

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