Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria?
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Extremist Syrian Islamist forces have seized control over much of Aleppo, the second-largest city in the war-torn country, raising significant new questions for the U.S. government about its policy in the highly volatile Syrian Arab Republic. LiveNOW's Christina Evans spoke about the developing situation in Syria with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Hamas releases video of American-Israeli hostage
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Hamas has released a propaganda video of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held captive for 422 days. The White House denounced the video of Alexander, calling it "a cruel reminder of Hamas?s terror." The disturbing footage shows the 20-year-old covering his face and crying. Alexander, who is a dual American-Israeli citizen, was serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) when he was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 attacks. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the hostage video and other headlines with Hussain Abdul-Hussain, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Wild video shows suspects drive through shopping mall to steal safe

Surveillance video shows the moment suspects rammed an SUV into a shopping mall and drove through it, causing extensive damage to several businesses.

Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo, per report
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Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo, facing little to no resistance from government troops, according to fighters and activists. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the situation in Syria's largest city with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Trump wants war in Gaza over before he takes office
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President-elect Donald Trump would like to see a cease-fire deal in Gaza that results in Hamas-held hostages being freed before he takes office, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told Axios in an interview. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed that report and other top headlines from the Middle East with retired Marines intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Notre Dame Cathedral revealed: 1st look at restoration ahead reopening

Newly released footage offers the first glimpse inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after a devastating 2019 fire.

Iran enriches uranium at nuclear sites
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Iran will begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges at its two main nuclear facilities at Fordo and Natanz, the United Nations? nuclear watchdog said Friday, further raising tensions over Tehran?s program as it enriches at near weapons-grade levels. Janatan Sayeh, research analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Hezbollah accused of ceasefire violations
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The Israeli military said its air force struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon on Thursday, after both sides accused each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting. Israel said it also opened fire on Thursday towards what it called "suspects" with vehicles arriving at several areas in the southern zone, saying it was a breach of the truce with Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, which came into effect on Wednesday. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest details.

Amazon workers to strike between Black Friday, Cyber Monday in US, other countries

Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan to strike during the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping period as they push for better pay and working conditions.

Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

Israel, Hezbollah: Ceasefire day 3
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Israel?s military says it destroyed Hezbollah?s "largest precision-guided missiles manufacturing site" as a lawmaker is vowing that the terrorist group will "fight and resist" any attacks on Lebanon. The announcement from the Israel Defense Forces came as both sides entered a ceasefire deal, which is now in its third day. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the ceasefire deal and the fighting in Syria with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.

Man pays $6.2M for banana art, ends up eating it

Justin Sun, founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, bought the banana artwork during a Sotheby's art auction in New York last week.

Fragile cease-fire remains in effect
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Now that Hezbollah has agreed to pause fighting, the question remains of where the truce leaves Hamas and its own war with Israel. David Daoud, senior fellow if the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down the latest.

Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire

The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.

Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work

The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.

AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?

An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

Three Americans held in China released
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China is releasing three Americans Wednesday who the White House says were "wrongfully detained," Fox News has confirmed. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.