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Today in History: December 13, Saddam Hussein captured in Iraq

Dec. 13, 2024 00:02 AM EST

Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2024. There are 18 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 13, 2003, Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. forces while hiding in a hole under a farmhouse in Adwar, Iraq, near his hometown of Tikrit. Also...

A long road ahead to decide Syria’s future after rapid end to Assad’s rule

Dec. 09, 2024 15:30 PM EST

BEIRUT (AP) — For the first time in 50 years, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open. The end of the Assad family's rule is for many Syrians a moment of mixed joy and fear, of the total unknown. The insurgency that swept President Bashar Assad out of power is...

Today in History: November 5, Susan B. Anthony defies law and casts vote for president

Nov. 05, 2024 00:05 AM EST

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2024. There are 56 days left in the year. Today is Election Day in the United States. Today in history: On Nov. 5, 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by casting a vote in the presidential election; she was later...