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Syria's former ruler Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

2026-08-11

A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him over charges of ‘war crimes’ and ‘crimes against humanity’

'That's a good idea': U.S. and Iran trade reparation demands as Hormuz deal hopes fade

2026-08-11

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

Mormon YouTuber Chandler David Hendry, 27, killed in car crash after sharing afterlife video

2026-08-11

A Mormon YouTuber has been killed in a car crash in Utah at the age of 27 – hours after sharing a clip where he spoke about the afterlife. Chandler David Hendry – a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – smashed into two cars after running a red light in…

Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’

2026-08-11

Israeli settler violence is ‘clear state terrorism’

Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Northern Coast

2026-08-11

A fire broke out near Highway 1 on Sunday and spread rapidly overnight, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.

Alabama holds second primary Tuesday, leading to confusion, concerns about low turnout

2026-08-11

After Alabama redrew its congressional maps in May, voters in several districts saw their primaries pushed to August. Now, it’s time to vote and there are concerns confusion will dampen voter turnout.

Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death for crimes against humanity

2026-08-11

Deported child predator who illegally reentered US sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

2026-08-11

A deported illegal migrant from Mexico was sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes and illegal reentry, and will be removed after he finishes his sentence.

Ex-fraternity member pleads guilty to hazing an Arizona university pledge to death

2026-08-10

A former leader of a Northern Arizona University fraternity pleaded guilty Monday to hazing and causing a pledge’s death by making him drink excessively at an off-campus rush event.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.