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Syrians display a giant Syrian "revolutionary" flag during a celebratory demonstration following the first Friday prayers since Bashar Assad's ouster, in Damascus' central square, Syria, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

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New Syria's 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up

By SARAH EL DEEB SARAH EL DEEB - Associated Press
Sat,12/14/24-11:04PM, 74 Reads
DAMASCUS (AP) — The new head of security arrived at Damascus’ international airport with his men, a bearded fighter who marched with other rebels across Syria to the capital.
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Hailey Van Lith scores 23 to guide No. 12 TCU women to 92-41 romp over Louisiana Tech

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Sun,12/15/24-4:26PM, 69 Reads
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Hailey Van Lith scored 23 points and No. 12 TCU breezed to a 92-41 victory over Louisiana Tech on Sunday.
Van Lith buried 7 of 10 shots from the floor with three 3-pointers and all six of her free throws for the Horned Frogs (10-1), who improved to 8-0 at home this season.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) missed a two point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Daniels passes for 2 TDs and Commanders outlast Saints 20-19 on New Orleans' failed 2-point try

By BRETT MARTEL BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/15/24-3:47PM, 104 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jayden Daniels' second game in the Superdome again came down to a play after a touchdown with no time left.
Washington's rookie quarterback will remember more fondly how this one ended — even if the he wasn't entirely pleased about the Commanders nearly blowing a three-score lead in the second half.
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Freeman's career-best 22 points lead Iowa in 104-57 win over New Orleans

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Sun,12/15/24-3:23PM, 52 Reads
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Owen Freeman matched his career-best with 22 points and Iowa cruised to a 104-57 win over New Orleans on Sunday.
The Hawkeyes rebounded from their first home-court loss, falling 89-80 to No. 3 Iowa State on Thursday in the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.
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