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NPR's diplomatic correspondent, Michelle Kellerman. Thank you, Michelle.

And I'm Leila Faldin. We here at Up First give you three big stories of the day. Our Consider This colleagues take a different approach. They dive into a single news story and what it means to you in just 15 minutes. Listen now on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.

And I'm Leila Faldin. We here at Up First give you three big stories of the day. Our Consider This colleagues take a different approach. They dive into a single news story and what it means to you in just 15 minutes. Listen now on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.

And I'm Leila Faldin. We here at Up First give you three big stories of the day. Our Consider This colleagues take a different approach. They dive into a single news story and what it means to you in just 15 minutes. Listen now on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as the Syrian army withdrew. This puts the fighters closer to their goal of taking Damascus. Can they topple the Syrian regime? I'm Leila Fadil, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. The value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time ever this week.

Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as the Syrian army withdrew. This puts the fighters closer to their goal of taking Damascus. Can they topple the Syrian regime? I'm Leila Fadil, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. The value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time ever this week.

Syrian opposition forces swept into another government stronghold as the Syrian army withdrew. This puts the fighters closer to their goal of taking Damascus. Can they topple the Syrian regime? I'm Leila Fadil, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. The value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time ever this week.

The rebel push started last week when fierce fighting led to the stunning capture of Syria's second largest city, Aleppo. Then, as of yesterday, they swept into the city of Hama. a major government stronghold on the road south to Damascus.

The rebel push started last week when fierce fighting led to the stunning capture of Syria's second largest city, Aleppo. Then, as of yesterday, they swept into the city of Hama. a major government stronghold on the road south to Damascus.

The rebel push started last week when fierce fighting led to the stunning capture of Syria's second largest city, Aleppo. Then, as of yesterday, they swept into the city of Hama. a major government stronghold on the road south to Damascus.

President-elect Trump has announced a White House AI and crypto czar. Longtime Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sachs will take up the role and is tasked with guiding the administration's policies towards the technologies. This comes after the value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 this week for the first time In its young history.

President-elect Trump has announced a White House AI and crypto czar. Longtime Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sachs will take up the role and is tasked with guiding the administration's policies towards the technologies. This comes after the value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 this week for the first time In its young history.

President-elect Trump has announced a White House AI and crypto czar. Longtime Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sachs will take up the role and is tasked with guiding the administration's policies towards the technologies. This comes after the value of a single Bitcoin hit $100,000 this week for the first time In its young history.

Yeah, most are occupied and prices outpace nearly every other place in the country. Officials have taken a step toward addressing the city's housing crisis by approving a housing plan that could pave the way for 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

Yeah, most are occupied and prices outpace nearly every other place in the country. Officials have taken a step toward addressing the city's housing crisis by approving a housing plan that could pave the way for 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

Yeah, most are occupied and prices outpace nearly every other place in the country. Officials have taken a step toward addressing the city's housing crisis by approving a housing plan that could pave the way for 80,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

And that's Up First for Friday, December 6th. I'm Michelle Martin. And I'm Layla Falded. And don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe, and Scott Simon have the news. It'll be here in this feed or wherever you get your podcasts.

And that's Up First for Friday, December 6th. I'm Michelle Martin. And I'm Layla Falded. And don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe, and Scott Simon have the news. It'll be here in this feed or wherever you get your podcasts.

And that's Up First for Friday, December 6th. I'm Michelle Martin. And I'm Layla Falded. And don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe, and Scott Simon have the news. It'll be here in this feed or wherever you get your podcasts.

We're sad. Yeah, very sad. We're going to miss your leadership today. your tirelessness, your passion, and we're excited for your next chapter. But we're sad for us. But we hope you will join us again on Monday.