Syrians in the Lebanese town of Bar Elias celebrate on December 8, 2024, after President Bashar al-Assad of Syria is ousted over the weekend by jihadist-led rebels. Syrians in Lebanon flocked to the Masnaa Border Crossing between Lebanon and Syria to return home after the regime's collapse.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on December 8, 2024. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns, with two interceptions. The Buccaneers stand at 7-6; the Raiders are 2-11.

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14 at at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on December 8, 2024. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns. The Steelers stand at 10-3; the Browns are 3-10.

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 22-16 at at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on December 8, 2024. Running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 124 yards to break Philadelphia's season record. The Eagles stand at 11-2; the Panthers are 3-10.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on December 8, 2024. Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright made a 31-yard field goal that received a lucky bounce over the crossbar to win the game. The Chiefs have clinched their ninth-consecutive AFC West division title. They stand at 12-1; the Chargers are 8-5.

Rock band The Grateful Dead, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, musician Bonnie Raitt, and jazz trumpeter and pianist Arturo Sandoval were recognized for their achievements at the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington with a formal dinner and medallion ceremony. Harlem's Apollo Theater also was recognized. President Joe Biden hosted the honorees at the White House on December 8, 2024.

Service members from the United States, Japan and Australia participated in a joint military exercise, Yama Sakura 87, at Camp Asaka in Tokyo on December 6, 2024. Yama Sakura 87 is a scenario-driven command post exercise to help build operational readiness and strengthen deployment capabilities among allied forces.

Elon Musk and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency hold a meeting at the Capitol Building and Secret Service Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. testifies about the attempted assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump, among the highlights of this week in Washington.

Sotheby's previews its New York luxury sales items, including jerseys and cleats worn by NFL great Tom Brady, in New York City on December 5, 2024. The live auction, which begins December 10, also includes dresses worn by the late Audrey Hepburn and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

Jason Bateman, Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson and Danielle Deadwyler attend the premiere of upcoming Netflix holiday thriller "Carry On" in Los Angeles on December 5, 2024. The film, which follows a TSA agent who is coerced into allowing a dangerous package onto a plane on Christmas Eve, comes to Netflix on December 13.

President Joe Biden hosted the 102nd annual National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, the final one of his presidency, at the White House and President's Park in Washington on December 5, 2024. James Taylor, Trisha Yearwood, Muni Long and The War and Treaty performed.

A Stegosaurus fossil named Apex is on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City during a press preview event on December 5, 2024. Apex, which measures 11.5 feet tall and 27 feet long, will be open to visitors starting on December 8.

Country singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood, who started out as an "American Idol" winner before becoming a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning recording artist, is best known for her hit songs "Before He Cheats," "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Blown Away." Underwood will be performing on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on December 31. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, WNBA star Angel Reese, Martha Stewart, Brooke Burke, Nicky Hilton and Run-DMC attend the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City on December 4, 2024. The event celebrates the brands and stars of the footwear industry.

Brian Tyree Henry and Ryan Destiny attend the premiere of biographical sports drama "The Fire Inside" at the Directors Guild Theater in Los Angeles on December 4, 2024. Th film follows the real-life story of boxer Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal. "The Fire Inside" comes to theaters on December 25.

The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony took place in New York City on December 4, 2024. Kelly Clarkson, Coco Jones, Backstreet Boys and Little Big Town performed. This year's tree is a 74-feet tall Norway Spruce from Massachusetts.

Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei, best known for her roles in "My Cousin Vinny," "The Wrestler," "In the Bedroom," "The Big Short" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming," turns 60 on December 4, 2024. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

South Koreans protest President Yoon Suk Yeol and call for him to be impeached after his attempt to impose martial law failed at the National Assembly in Seoul on December 4, 2024. South Korea's opposition parties have submitted an impeachment motion against Yoon.

Award-winning country star Jelly Roll is known for his hits "Need A Favor," "Save Me" and "Son of a Sinner." He is turning 40 on December 4, 2024. Here's a look at his performances, awards and red carpet entrances.

Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry attend the premiere of Netflix's upcoming history drama "The Six Triple Eight" in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024. The film, inspired by the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color who served in World War II, comes to Netflix on December 20.