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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes 1 of 4 | Syrians have reacted to the death sentence handed down to ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad in absentia on Tuesday with families of victims and supporters gathering outside a courthouse in Damascus to celebrate the verdict. (AP Video by Ghaith…
A catering truck, clandestine flight and ruse to protect TrumpThe president was spirited onto a military plane between Turkey and the U.K. last month amid security concerns relating to Iran.Listen to this article00:0000:00President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug 7.Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty ImagesAug. 11, 2026,…
ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocksCivil rights advocates expressed alarm, saying ICE officers already face criticism for their use of force with little oversight or accountability while enforcing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ICE agents in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. John Moore /…
1 dead, more than 1 million without power as severe storms strike MidwestMore than 1 million customers were without power in four states as storms with winds gusting more than 80 mph tore down trees and power lines.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00’Extremely dangerous’ storm batters Midwest02:13Get more newsLiveonAug. 11, 2026, 7:50 PM…
North Korea launches a ballistic missile toward the sea, South Korea saysThe latest launch came two days after South Korea and the U.S. announced they will kick off their annual large-scale military drills next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A North Korean flag flutters in…
Trump’s ICE crackdown returns to the spotlight as the midterms loom: From the Politics DeskPlus, what to watch for in tonight’s primaries. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ICE officers will be getting body cameras this week02:44Get more newsLiveonAug. 11, 2026, 5:44 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily…
Gas cost calculator: How much more have you paid at the pump since February?Added gas expenses have cost Americans more than $40 billion, according to one analysis.A sign displays fuel prices at a Mobil gas station in San Diego on May 4. California gas prices are the highest in the U.S., but they have increased…
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in WisconsinThe cartridges of “Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt” were made in 1993, long after the company discontinued the bundle in 1991. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Publisher Jason Ganos, left, and OneStopWonders store owner Kevin Braun hold PSA-graded copies of “Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt” video…
Hydrogen energy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024 1 of 10 | CES 2024 has kicked off in Las Vegas where attendees are checking out the latest concept cars and EVs from companies such as Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Zoox. (Jan. 10) (AP Video: Cassandra Allwood) 2 of 10 | The newly unveiled…
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates 1 of 2 | On Wednesday, a California jury awarded millions of dollars in damages to a 20-year-old woman after deciding that Meta and YouTube designed their platforms to hook young users without concern for their wellbeing. 2 of 2 | Lori…