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The Biden administration said it is restarting aid to the Palestinians, including $235 million for economic and humanitarian assistance, reversing the Trump administration’s decision to cut the funds.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi sends letter to Tehran threatening to ‘announce clearly who backs these groups,’ as Iranian-backed factions press for end to American troop presence

Derek Chauvin Trial Breaks ‘Blue Wall Of Silence,’ But Will It Transform Policing?  NPR Chauvin trial: Blue wall of silence crumbling. Police chief, others, bring landmark moment.  USA TODAY Op-ed: The Derek Chauvin trial cannot vindicate America  Chicago Tribune Policing is not really

Argument Emerges Over What George Floyd Said About Drugs During Arrest  The New York Times Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd’s death: Live updates  CNN Column: The prosecutors are scoring at the Derek Chauvin trial. Here’s why  Los Angeles Times Chauvin

Pence, eyeing 2024 presidential bid, launches group to defend Trump-era policies from “liberal attacks and media distortions”  CBS News Former Vice President Mike Pence signs double book deal; first release is his autobiography  USA TODAY Pence launches new advocacy organization to promote

Nearly half of new coronavirus cases coming from these 5 states  Fox News Nearly half of new US COVID infections are in just 5 states  WATE 6 On Your Side Nearly half of new US virus infections are in just 5 states  Yahoo

Despite the classification of ride-hail drivers as “essential workers” during the early days of the pandemic, last April Uber’s business dropped by 80%. Drivers decided they’d rather not risk contracting or spreading COVID-19 for the measly revenue provided by the few

The European Medicines Agency says there is a possible link between the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and rare blood clots.

A report by historians has concluded the French government was not complicit in the Rwanda genocide of 1994 — but turned a blind eye to it and so bears overwhelming responsibility.

As Jordan’s king tries to put to rest the flare up with a rival brother, his subjects — from callers to local radio shows to observers of the royal court — want solutions to the country’s problems.