Iran Loses Regional Ally, U.S. Colleges Prepare For Trump, Drone Sightings

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🗓️ 13 December 2024

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The fall of Syria's regime is a blow to Iran. Iranian money and troops propped up former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. How much do the developments in Syria set back an adversary of Israel and the U.S.? Some American colleges have issued a warning to their international students. They're suggesting students should try to return before Inauguration Day, to avoid any trouble at the border. Also, who's flying drones over New Jersey?

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0:00.0	The fall of Syria's ruler is a blow against Iran.
0:05.8	Iranian money and troops propped up the old Syrian leaders.
0:09.1	So how much does his government's collapse set back an adversary of Israel and the United States?
0:15.1	I'm A. Martinez, that's Steven Ski, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:21.2	Some American colleges have a warning for their international students.
0:24.5	They're suggesting students who leave for the holiday should try to return before
0:28.5	inauguration day to avoid any trouble at the border.
0:31.7	How real is that concerned?
0:32.8	Also, who's flying drones over New Jersey?
0:35.7	Could it be a Springsteen fan?
0:38.8	Someone who's afraid of the drivers?
0:42.9	And is it a coincidence that the radio broadcast of war of the worlds was set there?
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