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How Hezbollah’s losses have weakened Iran’s power and influence
Lebanese journalist Raghida Dergham and former Mossad analyst Sima Shine spoke about Iran’s waning power after the decimation of Hezbollah and the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
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Man arrested after woman set on fire in NYC subway
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
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Workers divided over sale of U.S. Steel as fate of deal is unclear
U.S. Steel workers are divided over the possible sale of the company to Japanese manufacturer Nippon Steel. President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump have both voiced opposition to the deal, and Mr. Biden may signal an official stance on trying to block the deal as early as Monday. Erica Brown reports.
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Holiday travel rush peaks on Sunday
The Sunday before Christmas marked the busiest travel day of the holiday season, as millions of Americans packed airports, train stations and the roads. Elise Preston reports.
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What it’s like to live on California’s “Christmas Tree Lane”
Every year, the residents of one block in Alameda, California, pull out all the stops when it comes to holiday decorations. Itay Hod shares the story of what’s been dubbed “Christmas Tree Lane.”
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How toy libraries cut down on waste of spending
With the holidays fast approaching, some are turning to toy libraries for their gifting needs. Toy libraries look much like toy stores, but the items are there to be borrowed instead of bought. Natalie Brand takes a closer look at how they work.
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Some Syrians living abroad returning after fall of Assad regime
Many Syrians who have been living abroad, some for decades, are returning home after the fall of the Assad regime. But there remain mixed feelings of hope and trepidation for some. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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As South Korea draws visitors chasing beauty, dodgy practices pose risks
Thousands flock to East Asian country for cosmetic surgeries each year, often relying on unregulated forums for advice.
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Woman set on fire while sleeping on NYC subway, NYPD says
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
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Trump tapping several who served in first administration for NSC roles
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.