Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebel forces captured Damascus and reigned in power. Celebrations erupted across Syria as statues of his father were pulled down. The rebel group leading the assault, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has ties to Al Qaeda and is a U.S. and U.N. designated terrorist organization, but has recently shown signs of renouncing extremism. President Joe Biden praised the regime’s fall and outlined continued U.S. involvement in Syria.
President-elect Donald Trump discussed plans to pardon Capitol attack supporters on his first day in office during an interview with NBC News. He also stated that he will not direct the Justice Department against his political foes. Trump touched on various policy priorities for his second term, making several false or misleading claims.
Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs were accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. The accuser, “Jane Doe,” claimed the assault happened at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. The search continued for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with a reward offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Notre Dame reopened with a grand ceremony after five years of restoration following a devastating fire. President-elect Donald Trump and other dignitaries attended, marking the rebirth of the historic landmark. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment after declaring martial law, prompting public anger. Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour came to an end, leaving fans emotional.
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