American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says

Travis Timmerman, an American detained in Syria, has been released by rebels and flown out by the U.S. military.
Elon Musk says SEC orders him to pay fine over Twitter purchase or face charges
In April 2022, Musk disclosed he had purchased 9% of the shares of Twitter ahead of his purchase of the entire company later that year, which violated securities law.
A Japanese brewer wants to make sake in space

The company behind the popular Japanese sake brand Dassai plans to blast sake ingredients to the International Space Station to ferment a very special brew.
Crystal Mangum admits to false Duke lacrosse rape allegations

The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story.
Hit-and-Run Arrest: Police in Bluffton charge teen after pedestrian struck, gunfire

The driver of the fleeing vehicle was identified as Jeffrey Ryan.
Savannah Classical Academy placed on lockdown following report of weapon on campus

Police are clearing the building.
Amazon plans to donate $1M to President-elect Trump’s inauguration

Amazon will donate $1 million in cash to the inauguration, and it will make a $1 million in-kind donation by streaming the event on Amazon Video, the company confirmed to CNN Thursday evening.
Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after sustaining injury during official trip

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was admitted to a Luxembourg hospital after sustaining an injury during an official engagement.
Bird strike forces emergency landing of American Airlines jet at JFK

An American Airlines flight safely landed at JFK after a bird strike disabled an engine.
Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Miami Dolphins released the wide receiver on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team.