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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published December 9, 2024 at 4:13 AM EST

Syrian rebels topple Bashar Assad's regime. The U.S. says it is prepared to work with Syrians creating a new government. President-elect Trump answers questions on NBC's "Meet the Press."

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