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UNITED NATIONS — A U.N. humanitarian official warned Thursday of an ongoing crisis in Ethiopia’s conflict-torn Tigray region, pointing to targeted civilian killings, over 500 recent rape cases, an increasing number of people fleeing violence, 4.5 million people needing food,

US second gentleman shares anecdotes about his Jewish upbringing, delivers a message about the role of women in the bible during holiday event

James Spann tells viewers his house damaged by Alabama tornado, texts wife and returns to air  AL.com At least 5 deaths reported in Alabama after tornado touches down  CNN Severe weather in central Alabama  WKRG Tupelo residents shelter at public safe places  WTVA Weather

In Iraq and Yemen, over its nuclear program and more, Tehran has evidently taken a decision to flex its muscles

Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall. (Image credit: Richard Vogel/AP)

Washington Post’s Rubin, PBS’ Yamiche Alcindor clash over immigration question at Biden press conference  Fox News Key takeaways from Biden’s first White House news conference  CNN Biden lies, and the media doesn’t question it: Goodwin  New York Post Biden excels at his first

In his first news conference, president pledges 200 million vaccinations in his first 100 days, defends border policy

In Boulder shooting, grocery store worker narrowly escaped gunman’s notice  Fox News A King Soopers barista hid his coworker behind trash cans to keep her safe during the shooting  CNN Boulder Shooting Suspect Makes First Court Appearance | Hallie Jackson | MSNBC  MSNBC

Georgia enacted a sweeping overhaul of its election law on Thursday, making it the first 2020 battleground state to introduce new voting restrictions as Republicans have put forth similar bills in dozens of state legislatures across the country. Voting rights

Fact-checking Biden’s first news conference as president  CNN Reporters fail to ask Biden about COVID, reopening schools, Boulder shooting, Russia at first press conference  Fox News When it comes to what counts, Biden strong, sure and focused in first press conference |