Assad Defeated In Syria, Trump Talks To NBC, Latest On The Healthcare CEO Murdered, Soto's Historic Contract

Today on America in the Morning   US Reaction To Syria’s Demise The government of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, which had kept rebel forces at bay for more than a decade with Iranian and Russian military support, collapsed in less than two weeks. Steve Futterman reports on what happens next in Syria, and the American reaction.    Trump Speaks To NBC President-Elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC's Kristen Welker in his first one-on-one broadcast TV interview since winning the Presidency. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports Trump was asked about a range of topics including deportations, and the potential of his administration opening an investigation into unproven fraud in the 20-20 election.     Latest On The Healthcare CEO Murder The manhunt continues for the gunman who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Pamela Furr has the latest.     NJ’s Drone Trouble Residents in New Jersey feel like they’re being left in the dark after a number of drone sightings in the skies over the Garden State. Governor Phil Murphy has met with the Department of Homeland Security over these unauthorized drone flights.      Soto’s Historic Contract One of baseball’s biggest stars now has the largest contract in sports history. Superstar outfielder Juan Soto will join the New York Mets, agreeing to a 15-year - $765 million dollar deal.     Trump’s French Visit President-elect Donald Trump has returned to America after visiting France, his first international trip since the November election.  Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Reaction To Syrian Government Fall The world is reacting to the fall of the Al-Assad regime in Syria, a nearly half-century dictatorship brought down in a matter of days. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Who Brought Down Bashar al-Assad Deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad left behind a collection of cars, including a red Ferrari F-50 – which routinely sells for over $3 million. Correspondent Karen Chammas reports on who led the insurgency that brought down Syria’s leadership.     Remembering Pearl Harbor In Hawaii, there was a very somber observance that included two American heroes, one 102 and the other 104, who stood and saluted those who fought and those who died on the 83rd anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Latest On The California School Shooting While more details are emerging about the gunman, investigators are still putting the pieces together as to the motivation for a school shooting in Northern California. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Fixing The Prisons The Bureau of Prisons nationwide is making big court-monitored changes ahead of the second Trump presidency.  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Latest Vehicle Recall A number of car makers have issued recalls in the past 10 days, and as correspondent Rita Foley reports, the latest involves Stellantis and a group of their pickup trucks.     Ending Use Of Red Dye-3 It’s in the ingredients of a number of candies, chewing gum, and also some desserts and treats, but it could also be causing cancer. The Food and Drug Administration could soon move to ban what’s been come to known as Red Dye Number 3.     Sports – Robert Workman   Juan Soto Signing & more.        Finally   In the theaters, Moana and Wicked continue to dominate, while a highly-anticipated new movie couldn’t even crack the top-five. Kevin Carr reports.    These were not just your run-of-the-mill footwear. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports on a pair of ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” that sold for an eye-popping price at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices