How to Understand Syria’s Rapidly Changing Civil War

Advances by a coalition of opposition groups have abruptly changed the landscape of Syria’s civil war after a long stalemate. Here’s a closer look at where things stand.

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In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East

In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.

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Syria’s Assad Regime Fights to Survive Rebel Onslaught

The longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is facing threats from rebellions on multiple fronts and his key ally, Iran, is paring back support.

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How Catherine Russell, of ‘Perfect Crime,’ Spends Her Sundays

Ms. Russell, who hasn’t missed a performance of her Off Broadway show in nearly 30 years, fills her day with pets, church, teaching and two shows.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting: Detectives Scour Video Record of Suspect’s Movements

Cameras are everywhere in Manhattan and they helped lead investigators to a distinctive backpack in Central Park that could be a key piece of physical evidence.

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Large Protests Call for Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Demonstrations in the city and around the country have intensified since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s audacious, though short-lived, declaration of martial law.

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TikTok Creators React to Legal Ruling on U.S. Ban

The social media service was flooded with videos on Friday after a panel of judges upheld a law that could shutter the app in the United States.

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Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch

Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.

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Is Milk Safe? Your Questions About Bird Flu and Dairy, Answered

Federal officials will soon begin testing the country’s milk supply for the virus. Here’s what to know.

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Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.

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