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During his visit to the U.S., Taiwan’s president appeared to respond to some of the criticisms Trump has directed at the country.

MANILA — An impeachment complaint was filed Monday against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing a legal storm over a death threat she made against the President and her alleged role in extra-judicial killings of drug suspects, corruption

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s decision to install Kash Patel as F.B.I. director indicates that he remains undaunted by Washington resistance as he appoints ideological warriors, conspiracy theorists and even relatives.

It’s the final holiday stretch at the Biden White House. The theme is ‘A Season of Peace and Light’  The Associated Press

Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?  NPR Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and Distracted  The New York Times Who is fighting in Syria and why?  Reuters Middle East conflict live updates: Syrian government counterattacks as

What the departing White House chief tech advisor has to say on AI  MIT Technology Review

White House celebrates ‘peace and light’ with holiday décor  The Hill

Who are the rebels who have seized control of Aleppo, Syria?  NPR Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?  The New York Times What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters  The Associated Press

Nearly all new cars now come with automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Researchers say these systems are saving lives, but there’s still debate about how to make them better. (Image credit: Dan Purdy)

After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, local efforts aimed to fill the gap. In Flint, Michigan, Rx Kids gives cash aid to every family for a baby’s first year. Will it work elsewhere? (Image credit: ‎‎Kate Wells)