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The Day Assad Lost Damascus While CEO's Killer Rode Bus

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 07.12.2024.

It displays 188 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Assad Lost Damascus While CEO's Killer Rode Bus
โŒจPolice found the backpack of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer in Central Park, revealing the suspect had left NYC by bus toward Atlanta. Mayor Adams claimed "the net is tightening" as FBI joined the manhunt with a $60,000 reward.
Syrian rebels reached Damascus suburbs from multiple directions, with government forces withdrawing from Homs. Iran began evacuating military officials from Syria, while U.S. officials warned Damascus could fall within days. The development marks Assad's most precarious position since the war began.
South Korean President Yoon survived impeachment over his martial law declaration through a parliamentary maneuver, as his party boycotted the vote. The episode follows his failed attempt to impose martial law earlier in the week.
Trump met with Macron and Zelenskyy in Paris for Notre Dame's reopening, demonstrating European leaders' pivot toward the president-elect following his primary victories.
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Yahoo! News

Backlash has college football leaders pondering change to playoff field picks

Ahead of weekend conference championship games, the College Football Playoff selection committee is at the center of intense scrutiny.
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01:50 (06:50)โ‡ขBackpack Found as Bird Flu Spreads

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder investigation, with FBI posting rewards and police finding a suspect's backpack in Central Park (Fox News, Newsweek, USA Today, ABC, CBS, CNN). New developments include bird flu spreading through dairy farms across 15 states (NPR), and California's preparation for tsunami risks following a 7.0 earthquake (LA Times). A US-China prisoner swap involving Stanford students and Uyghur activists gains attention (WSJ).
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Authorities are sorting through evidence including DNA, photos, a backpack and bullets for clues about the suspectโ€™s identity
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Yahoo! News

Backpack believed to belong to suspect in CEO shooting found in Central Park

The distinctive backpack reportedly worn by the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEOย Brian Thompson was sent to a forensics lab for testing.
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05:10 (10:10)โ‡ขBackpack Found as CEO's Killer Crosses State Lines

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on the nationwide manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer, with police finding a suspect's backpack in Central Park and confirming the suspect left NYC by bus (ABC, Yahoo, AP, CBS, Fox, NY Post). South Korean political crisis develops as lawmakers vote on President Yoon's impeachment following his brief martial law declaration (CNN, NYTimes). EasyKnock, a company offering sale-leaseback deals to homeowners, unexpectedly closes operations (NPR).
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Yahoo! News

Police find backpack they believe belongs to suspect in CEO shooting

The distinctive backpack reportedly worn by the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEOย Brian Thompson was sent to a forensics lab for testing.
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Yahoo! News

Democrats propose deal so estimated 2.2M people won't lose health coverage

The move accompanied a broader package of health care proposals submitted to Republicans ahead of year-end spending negotiations.
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07:51 (12:51)โ‡ขYoon's Great Escape

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol surviving an impeachment vote after ruling party lawmakers boycotted the session over his martial law declaration (CBS, NBC, WSJ, AP, Washington Post). The manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer continues with FBI joining and reward reaching $60K (Fox, Yahoo). Coverage includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago activities and meetings with high-profile figures including Justin Trudeau and Elon Musk (USA Today).
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Ruling party lawmakers boycotted the vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Meanwhile, large crowds of protesters gathered outside the National Assembly, calling for the presidentโ€™s ousting.
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CEO SHOOTING: Police Find Backpackโ€ฆ Suspect Likely Left NYC On Bus... DNA Evidenceโ€ฆ LATEST UPDATESโ€ฆ
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10:06 (15:06)โ‡ขDamascus Under Rebel Shadow

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on two major developments: Syrian rebels advancing towards Damascus, with opposition forces reaching the suburbs in what's described as Assad's most precarious position in a decade (WSJ, AP, NYTimes). The manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer continues with FBI offering a $50,000 reward, as evidence suggests the suspect left NYC by bus (CBS, HuffPost, ABC, Yahoo).
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The rebel alliance says it has begun its โ€˜final phaseโ€™ of encircling the capital. The Syrian army denies it is in retreat, accusing the rebels of spreading panic.
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The response to UnitedHealthcare CEOโ€™s murder surely disproves the claim that Americans love the private health insurance system. Itโ€™s a political force waiting to be harnessed โ€” but few in DC seem interested.
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The new FX TV show Say Nothing dramatizes one of the most controversial stories in modern Irish history, with characters that include former Sinn Fรฉin leader Gerry Adams. Showrunner Josh Zetumer spoke to us about the challenges of producing the series.
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The response to UnitedHealthcare CEOโ€™s murder surely disproves the claim that Americans love the private health insurance system. Itโ€™s a political force waiting to be harnessed โ€” but few in DC seem interested.
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11:58 (16:58)โ‡ขDamascus Within Rebel Reach

โŒจThe newspapers heavily report on three major developments: Syrian rebels approaching Damascus with opposition forces claiming to begin their 'final phase' of encircling the capital (CNN, AP, NYTimes); South Korean President Yoon surviving impeachment attempt through ruling party's boycott of the vote following his martial law declaration (WSJ, Common Dreams, Washington Post); and continued coverage of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, with Mayor Adams suggesting authorities are closing in on the suspect (NY Post, NPR). Left-leaning media frames the CEO killing within broader healthcare debate (Jacobin, The Daily Beast).
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A Boston city councilor was arrested by FBI agents following an indictment alleging her involvement in a scheme which reportedly secured her thousands of dollars in cash from a staffer in return for granting a substantial bonus.
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Notre Dame reopens with grand ceremony five years after fire

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Yahoo! News

Why finding the suspected CEO killer in N.Y.C. is harder than you might think

Thousands of cameras in America's largest city have been unable to locate the man who fatally shot Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
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14:54 (19:54)โ‡ขNotre Dame's Reopening Draws Trump-Zelensky Summit

โŒจThe newspapers report on a significant convergence of world leaders at Notre Dame's reopening ceremony in Paris, where President-elect Trump met with Macron and Zelensky (Breitbart, Fox News, NBC, NY Post). In Syria, rebel forces have captured Aleppo and are advancing on Damascus (WSJ, Washington Post, AP). The manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer continues, with NYC officials claiming progress (Newsweek, Yahoo, OAN).
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16:54 (21:54)โ‡ขDamascus Within Assad's Grasp No More

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Syria's apparent collapse, with rebel forces advancing on Damascus and Assad's government withdrawing from key areas including Homs (WSJ, AP, CBS, CNN, Washington Post). At Notre Dame's reopening ceremony in Paris, Trump met with world leaders including a reportedly tense encounter with Macron (Breitbart, Daily Beast, NY Post). Police continue searching for evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, now focusing on a Central Park pond (ABC News).
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Yahoo! News

He's suspected of a high profile killing in N.Y.C. So why can't he been found?

Thousands of cameras in America's largest city have been unable to locate the man who fatally shot Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
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Yahoo! News

Sean Combs accuser reveals name: 'I am not intimidated. I am prepared to proceed'

In a filing in a New York federal court, Anna Kane dropped "Jane Doe" after a judge ruled she had to in order to continue her lawsuit.
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Yahoo! News

Sean Combs anonymous accuser reveals her name after judge's order

In a filing in a New York federal court, Anna Kane dropped "Jane Doe" after a judge ruled she had to in order to continue her lawsuit.
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18:55 (23:55)โ‡ขDamascus Slips From Assad's Grip

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Syrian rebels entering Homs and threatening Damascus, with Assad's regime appearing to lose control (AP, WSJ, NYTimes, Newsweek, Washington Post). Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening ceremony in Paris drew international attention, with Trump meeting Macron and Zelenskyy (Breitbart, OANN). The investigation of UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder continues, with police withholding the suspect's identity and investigating a specific weapon type used in animal euthanasia (Fox News, NY Post, Yahoo).
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Yahoo! News

Heads of state look on as famed Notre Dame Cathedral returns to life

For the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece has reopened for worship.
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Yahoo! News

Why top internet sleuths say they won't help find the UnitedHealthcare killer

A high-profile violent crime typically sets social media abuzz with tips and theories from amateur sleuths. Not this time.
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After just a few days, the rebels now stand on the edge of seizing Syriaโ€™s capital. There was no immediate word on President Bashar al-Assadโ€™s location.
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22:07 (03:07)โ‡ขDamascus Falls to Rebels, Assad Vanishes

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Syrian rebels entering Damascus, with multiple sources confirming sounds of gunfire in the capital (ABC, Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, NYTimes, WSJ, Washington Post). Iranian forces have reportedly evacuated Syria, and Assad's whereabouts remain unknown. The investigation of UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder continues with police finding Monopoly money in the suspect's backpack (NY Post, HuffPost, Fox News).
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Rebel forces battling Syriaโ€™s Iran- and Russian-backed regime captured the city of Aleppo, a shift in power in the civil war that has been going on for more than a decade.
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The regimeโ€™s security forces and allies were apparently in retreat as President Bashar al-Assadโ€™s whereabouts couldnโ€™t be determined.
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23:42 (04:42)โ‡ขAssad Vanishes as Damascus Falls

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the apparent fall of Assad's government in Syria, with multiple sources confirming rebels have entered Damascus and Assad has fled the capital (ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC, NY Post, AP, NYTimes). The Syrian prime minister has reportedly offered to hand over power to the opposition (Boston Globe), marking a dramatic end to the Assad family's 50-year rule. Trump has urged the US to "let it play out" (Newsweek), while NATO focuses on adapting to new threats from Russia and China (WSJ).
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