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BEIRUT (AP) — A prominent Lebanese politician held talks on Sunday with the insurgent who led the overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad, with both expressing hope for a new era in relations between their countries.Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is the most prominent Lebanese politician to visit Syria since the Assad family’s 54-year rule ended two weeks ago.

Prominent Lebanese figure meets Syrian insurgent who led Assad’s ouster, seeking better relations

Baldoni reportedly dropped by talent agency WME, which also represents LivelyFox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the weekFox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Amid the bombshell allegations made in Blake Lively's lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni was a tidbit of information about how the actor allegedly planned to exploit Lively's close relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.

Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni intended to use friendship with Taylor Swift against her: lawsuit

A manhunt is underway for a man who is believed to have set a woman sleeping in a subway car on fire, leading to her death.The woman, who was not identified, was asleep on an idle F train Sunday morning at the Stillwell Avenue station in Brooklyn just before 7:30 a.m., the New York Police Department said.

NYPD searching for man who fatally set woman on fire in the subway

South America’s only native bear is under threat. A small group of coffee farmers in the Andes is doing something about it.In Colombia’s Western Villa de Cauca region, Jhoan Bravo’s coffee farm is nestled in the verdant green Andean mountains, covered in a tapestry of fertile fields and emerald forests.

The Colombian coffee growers protecting the spectacled bear

“Saturday Night Live” brought back a fan favorite sketch, this time with a holiday twist.Martin Short hosted the late night sketch comedy show on Dec. 21 alongside musical guest, Hozier. The episode featured the sketch “Parking Lot Altercation,” which served as a callback to when Quinta Brunson hosted in April 2023.

Melissa McCarthy gets ‘SNL’ cast to break character in wild parking lot battle sketch

‘Bro’s car is gonna smell like Italian food for months.’A Buc-ee’s enthusiast decides to try a snack from his favorite gas station. Unfortunately for him, opening it in his car backfires spectacularly.In a video with 1.8 million views, TikTok user Chris Koerner (@texassnax), who launched a company called Texas Snax inspired by his love of Buc-ee’s, samples Buc-ee’s Pickled Garlic in the car.

‘It’s my first time ever’: Man buys snack from Buc-ee’s. Unfortunately for him, he then opens it in the car

'Gladiator II' star Denzel Washington was baptized on December 21Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the weekFox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.Denzel Washington received his minister's license as the 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life.

Denzel Washington becomes a minister as Hollywood actor admits you 'can't talk' about religion in industry

ToplineA U.S. missile cruiser shot down a Navy fighter jet in what military officials said was a “friendly fire” incident over the Red Sea on Sunday, as the U.S. military has increased its presence in the Red Sea to fight back against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

US Shoots Down Its Own Fighter Jet In ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident Over Red Sea Amid Escalating Conflict With Houthi Rebels

Amtrak trains between New York and Philadelphia were temporarily suspended for hours Sunday morning due to downed overhead wires blocking the tracks.The delays and cancellations come just days before the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa holidays on Amtrak's busiest train route.Amtrak temporarily suspended all train service between New York and Philadelphia Sunday morning due to downed overhead power wires that were blocking the tracks.

Amtrak temporarily suspends Northeast Corridor service days before holiday

Fox News senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy was in shock on Saturday that not one of his fellow White House correspondents asked questions about an explosive report suggesting the administration actively covered for a “diminished” President Joe Biden.Doocy filled in on Fox & Friends Weekend on Saturday and noted that none of his colleagues in the White House press briefing room chose to ask about a lengthy Wall Street Journal report that dropped this week which includes dozens of accounts from Democratic aides, lawmakers, and donors about long-standing concerns over Biden’s mental state and age.

Fox’s Peter Doocy Rips Fellow WH Correspondents For Avoiding Explosive WSJ Report On Biden’s Decline: ‘There Were Zero Questions!’

The very social fabric that holds Syrian people together needs to be repaired, and this work requires significant investment from all stakeholders.Rebuilding Syria after more than a decade of devastating conflict is no simple task. The country’s destruction spans physical infrastructure, governance systems, and the very social fabric that once held its people together.

Rebuilding Syria requires much more than bricks and mortar

Poleana, a board game with ancient roots that established a foothold nearly a century ago in Mexican prisons, is spreading in popularity outside the walls. The game requires mental dexterity and rapid calculations: while chance plays a role, mathematical skills are also key. (AP video by Martín Silva Rey)

Board game born in Mexican prisons is bringing together people from all walks of life

News Corp and telco Telstra have agreed to sell their Australian cable TV and streaming company Foxtel to British sports platform DAZN, valuing the struggling business at A$3.4 billion ($2.1 billion), including debt.As part of the deal, shareholder loans valued at A$578 million outstanding will be repaid in full and Foxtel's current debt will be refinanced at closing.

Murdoch's News Corp to sell Foxtel to Britain's DAZN for $2.1 billion

Art Evans, who racked up over 120 acting credits through the course of his career, died on December 21. He was 82 and the cause of his death was not announced.In a statement, Evans’ wife Babe Evans said: “We are heartbroken to share that Art has passed away.

Art Evans Dies: The ‘A Soldier’s Story’ And “Die Hard 2” Character Actor Was 82

Geeta PandeyBBC News, DelhiOn the night of 9 December, a 34-year-old Indian man killed himself. Next to his body was a placard reading "justice is due".Atul Subhash left a detailed 24-page suicide note and an 81-minute video in which he blamed the trouble in his marriage and divorce proceedings.

A man's suicide leads to clamour around India's dowry law

Plus, advice on how to ride out any potential price hikes.Sharp tariff proposals could cause prices of apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to spike “significantly” next year, according to the National Retail Federation.Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he’ll impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods — starting on the first day of his presidency. Steep across-the-board tariffs on imports

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?

I really thought I was on my good luck game coming into 2024. I stocked up on black-eyed peas and collared greens days before to make sure I could prepare a proper Southern New Year's Feast that would help me usher all the good fortune and success imaginable into the new year.

Why Do People Eat 12 Grapes at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?

Kevin Underwood, 45, scolded his executioners after they chose to kill him with a lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary on Thursday, which was his birthdayA death row killer who almost ‘decapitated’ a ten year old girl and fantazised about eating her flesh slammed authorities before his execution.

Kevin Underwood’s vile five-word outburst before execution after plotting to eat little girl's flesh

On a hill overlooking the city of Palermo, in Sicily, sits a lesser-known gem of Italian art: the cathedral of Monreale.Built in the 12th century under Norman rule, it boasts Italy's largest Byzantine-style mosaics, second in the world only to those of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

'It's pure beauty' - Italy's largest medieval mosaics restored

There are “clear signs of ethnic cleansing” by Israel as it wages war in Gaza, according to a new report from Doctors Without Borders, which became the second group in a week to condemn the country's conduct in the besieged enclave.“Our firsthand observations of the medical and humanitarian catastrophe inflicted on Gaza are consistent with the descriptions provided by an increasing number of legal experts and organizations concluding that genocide is taking place in Gaza,” the aid group, also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), said in the report published Thursday.

There are 'clear signs' of Israel’s ethnic cleansing in Gaza, Doctors Without Borders says

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Former Cuomo official said Hochul couldn't 'bother to read a newspaper'Fox News Flash top headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.New York Governor Kathy Hochul was slammed on social media Sunday after touting how safe the New York City subway system has become thanks to her efforts – just hours after a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a train.

Hochul slammed for saying she's made subways safer on same day woman burned alive on train

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader.As a volunteer rescuer, Hedrick uses thermal drones to search for people trapped by mudslides and cargo drones to send water and baby formula to those who are stranded — something he did after Hurricane Helene.

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.The incident happened when the Republican leader was riding on horseback with family members.

Nebraska governor hospitalized after being bucked off a horse

More than a quarter of the inmates scheduled to be released from Louisiana prisons since at least 2012 have been held past their release date, the DOJ saysFox News Flash top headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Louisiana prisons routinely hold inmates past their release date, Justice Department argues

| USA TODAY SportsBryan ManningThe Philadelphia Eagles were riding high, heading into Sunday's showdown against the Washington Commanders with a 10-game winning streak and looking to clinch the NFC East.When things began, it looked like the Eagles may blow Washington away. The Commanders went three-and-out on their first drive, and Philly responded with a touchdown drive.

5 takeaways from Commanders' Week 16 win over Eagles

On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surfaceA NASA spacecraft aims to fly closer to the sun than any object sent before.The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before

Cowboys made two key takeaways in the 4thFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 22Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.The Dallas Cowboys threw a wrench into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South division title hopes on Sunday thanks to clutch plays from the defense when it mattered the most.

Cowboys make clutch defensive plays to stymie Bucs, pull off win

The Jeep story dates back to the Second World War when the phrase 'jeep' was a colloquialism for a 'GP' or 'general purpose' vehicle. These robust off-roaders developed a reputation for reliability, but when WWII ended, most of them never returned home to America.

The Toyota That Copied Jeep And Became A Global Icon

Brisbane, Australia CNN —A former US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots will be extradited to face charges in the United States, Australia’s Attorney General confirmed Monday, dealing a blow to supporters who have mounted a public campaign for his freedom.Daniel Duggan, a naturalized Australian, was arrested in the state of New South Wales in 2022 based on a 2017 US grand jury indictment that accuses him of training Chinese military pilots in violation of a US arms embargo.

Ex-US fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military to be extradited to the United States

Pierre Leclerc Photography/Getty ImagesBlue Ridge Parkway, America's favorite drive, is packed with jaw-dropped views and quaint mountain towns extending from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. This beautiful stretch of highway has its share of hidden gems, like Little Switzerland, the jewel of the Blue Ridge Parkway with its Swiss-style chalets and scenic overlooks, and the charming mountain town of Blowing Rock.

Right Off North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway Is A Fairytale Mountain Town With Award-Winning Cuisine

Keeping bathroom countertops clean can seem like an impossible task on those busy mornings when you're rushing through your routine to get out of the door on schedule. Trash may even pile up if you are unfortunate to experience multiple equally hectic days within a week. You can tackle that problem pretty easily by repurposing a dishwasher tablet container into a mini trash can to use for litter that would otherwise end up on your bathroom countertops.

Keep Bathroom Counters Clear Of Trash With A Kitchen Item You're Not Using

Hours after Dallas was eliminated from making the NFL’s postseason Sunday, it still affected the playoff race across the NFC.The Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on "Sunday Night Football" to win for a fourth time in their last five games after DaRon Bland stripped Buccaneers running back Rachaad White for a fumble with 1:40 remaining in the fourth quarter, ending Tampa’s potentially go-ahead drive on its first play.