Borna News/Matin Ghasemi/Aksonline ATPImages/Getty Images (LONDON) — Former Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday made his first official statement since being topped by a rebel offensive and fleeing the country for Russia, declaring that he left Syria after a Russian request to do so. “My departure from Syria was neither planned nor did it occur […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — East Coast residents and lawmakers are again demanding answers after another slew of drone sightings in the region, with the origins of the alleged craft still unclear. Matthew Murello, the mayor of Washington Township in New Jersey, told “Good Morning America” on Monday that he believes “something’s going on,” […]
Hayley Atwell looks to be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress is reported to be reprising her role as Agent Carter in the upcoming superhero movie Avengers: Doomsday, according to Deadline. The film is being directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with Marvel president Kevin Feige producing. While plot details remain unknown, the […]
PARIS — It has taken a while but one of Paris Saint-Germain’s big summer signings is up and running after a much-needed week of positivity against Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday continued against Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Desire Doue has not enjoyed the easiest of starts to […]
Ugur Yildirim/ dia images via Getty Images (DAMASCUS, SYRIA) — Rebel forces in Syria are building a transitional government after toppling the regime of President Bashar Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country. Meanwhile, the ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, which Israeli officials say are responses to […]
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Fast Company (WASHINGTON) — David Hogg, gun control activist, March for our Lives co-founder and Parkland school shooting survivor, is running for vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, ABC News has learned. “I think this role is a great way of, for one, bringing newer voices into the Democratic Party,” […]
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (TACOMA, WA) — Two individuals drove a flatbed truck through the front doors of a store in Washington state in what appears to be a failed ATM robbery, according to surveillance footage recently released by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Police are now seeking the two would-be robbers who quickly fled […]
Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. arrives on Capitol Hill on Monday to kickstart several days of private meetings with more than two dozen senators and their staff in a bid to become the nation’s next health secretary. Among the senators on Kennedy’s list is Sen. John Thune of South […]
London Express/Getty Images (NEWCASTLE, MAINE) — President Joe Biden will sign a proclamation on Monday to establish the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine. The location will “honor the historic contributions of America’s first woman Cabinet Secretary, the longest-serving Secretary of Labor, and the driving force behind the New Deal,” according to the White […]
Disney Moana 2 is riding a wave of box office success that just won’t quit. The Disney animated sequel brought in $8.5 million at this box office this past weekend; nearly 50% down from last weekend but still good enough for first place. It’s domestic haul to date is over $337 million, according to Box […]
