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What will Syria's future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries' recent pasts

Dec. 20, 2024 12:30 PM EST

CAIRO (AP) — Even with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew. The Middle Eastern and North African nations that attempted to transition to democracy in recent years can attest to that. Now it's Syria's turn to try...

Today in History: November 23, Doug Flutie’s ‘Hail Mary’ beats Miami

Nov. 23, 2024 00:13 AM EST

Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2024. There are 38 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 23, 1984, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie completed one of the most famous passes in college football history, connecting with Gerald Phelan for a...