| CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. | Syria | | In his latest diplomatic push to end the Syrian civil war, U.N. peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said the conflict could be over in a "few months" -- provided that warring parties agree to a plan with a transitional government. |
| Firefighters killed | | One of four firefighters ambushed Monday by a sniper described his wounds to a dispatcher as "eventually mortal" unless he got help soon. |
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| Severe weather | | Another frightful day awaits holiday travelers Thursday as a powerful winter storm hurtles across the northeastern United States. |
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