59 h. ago The new head of Syria has governed before. Here's what his leadership looked like

The head of a rebel group is now the head of Syria. How will he lead a country destroyed by civil war and sectarianism? NPR found clues in a region in northern Syria, where he governed for years.

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3 d. ago The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role

The Damascus neighborhood of the man who has been leading Syria's new caretaker government celebrates his new role and reflects on the last 14 years of civil war.

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3 d. ago USA, Canada hockey stars who fought each other throw subtle jabs ahead of 4 Nations final

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel don't seem to be done sparring with one another, throwing shots ahead of Thursday's 4 Nations final.

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6 d. ago Train hoppers ride the rails across America — and you can tag along

Civil War-era hobos hopped trains to find work. Content creators hop trains with their GoPros. Hitching rides on the railroad is an American tradition.

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6 d. ago Washington’s Birthday celebrations were useful to both sides in Civil War, and huge in Cambridge

Washington’s Birthday celebrations were useful to both sides in Civil War, and huge in Cambridge  Cambridge Day

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8 d. ago How the final shots of the Civil War came to be fired off the shores of Alaska

How the final shots of the Civil War came to be fired off the shores of Alaska  Anchorage Daily News

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