2 U.S. soldiers, civilian interpreter killed in attack in central Syria
A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency reported.
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Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says
Three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was "engaged and killed", according to the US military.
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza, threatening fragile truce
The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’ capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated ceasefire.
Belarus releases Nobel laureate, former candidate, more than 100 others
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in exchange for relaxed sanctions, according to state news agency Belta and the presidential press service.
Israel says killed top Hamas weapons figure in Gaza
Israel said it killed the head of weapons production in Hamas's military wing in a strike in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The civil defence agency and medical sources in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory told AFP an Israeli strike killed five people in the Tel al-Hawa
US lifts sanctions on Belarusian potash, Lukashenko releases 123 more political prisoners
The US presidential envoy announced the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilisers. In return, Aliaksandr Lukashenka released a large group of political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and one of the opposition leaders Maria Kolesnikova
Two US soldiers, interpreter killed in ISIS ambush in Syria
Deadliest attack on American troops in Syria in years comes as Pentagon aims to reduce its footprint while building trust with Damascus-aligned forces to take on ISIS together.
More loons are filling Maine's lakes with their ghost-like calls
Loons are on the mend in Maine, filling more of the state's lakes and ponds with their haunting calls, although conservations say the birds aren't out of the woods yet.
US service members, civilian killed in Syria ambush attack: CENTCOM
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. "On Dec. 13, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service
Yuletide kissers, smooch without guilt: Research suggests your mistletoe didn't harm its tree host
If mistletoe's status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon State University scientist may help relight the fire.
Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Hops to $6.2 Million, ‘Ella McCay’ Polls Low With $850,000 Opening Day
While “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” claw for the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend, James L. Brooks’ political dramedy “Ella McCay” must settle for scraps. “Zootopia 2” took the top spot, grossing $6.2 million in its third Friday at the
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4 ways to watch Supernatural before it leaves Netflix next week
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‘Taghiyev: Oil’ Review: Azerbaijan’s Oscar Hopeful is the First Act of a Larger Biopic
Zaur Gasimli’s “Taghiyev: Oil” is the first film in a potential tetralogy, so it should come as no surprise that it plays like an extended first act. Azerbaijan’s 2026 Oscar entry, about philanthropist, oil magnate and “father of the nation” Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, is resplendent
Did Laura Loomer just help pick the next leader of NASA?
People may pretend otherwise, but the far-right activist does have the president’s ear.
5 things to watch after the Senate's failed health care votes
The Senate this week failed to pass dueling bills from Republicans and Democrats to address a looming spike in health insurance costs for people who buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. The result was expected. Now, without a last-ditch bipartisan miracle, enhanced subsidies
10 years in the making, this total conversion based on Half-Life is every bit as ambitious as Black Mesa
Diffusion is a fantastically fun shooter, albeit with one big caveat.
Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 Years Old: ‘It’s Not Enough’
Mary Poppins star says in new interview on centennial birthday, "You want to live more, and I plan to."
Tea may strengthen bones in older women while heavy coffee weakens them
A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five cups a day—was linked to lower bone density, especially in women who consumed more alcohol. Tea’s benefits may
New ghost marsupial related to the kangaroo found in Australia
Researchers analyzing ancient fossils from caves across Western Australia have uncovered a completely new species of bettong along with two new woylie subspecies—remarkable finds made bittersweet by signs that some may already be extinct.