Top of the Hour: US Ambassador Attacked in Syria, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have reportedly attacked U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford in Damascus this morning. Ford is said to be trapped inside offices belonging to the Syrian opposition.

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