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The state attorney general said the reforms, including additional training, search warrant tracking and other safety measures could serve as “a national model.” (Image credit: Timothy D. Easley/AP)

Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a news conference wrapping up his year, addressing questions about America’s credibility after the pullout from Afghanistan.

Plans for a new water diversion project in Thailand are alarming environmentalists. And a Chinese state-owned firm offered to finance it, raising flags with those who fear China’s growing influence.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fighting the omicron variant surging through the country, President Joe Biden announced the government will provide 500 million free rapid home-testing kits, increase support for hospitals under strain and redouble vaccination and boosting efforts. At the White

Ethiopia prime minister Abiy Ahmed is waging war against Tigrayans in the north and stamping out dissent among ethnic Oromos in the south.

Israel set to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60  Reuters Covid Live Updates: Omicron, Booster, and Vaccine News  The New York Times Israel begins fourth Covid-19 dose vaccine rollout for people 60 and over as Omicron cases surge  CNN

Vladimir Putin has threatened a “military-technical response” if Western countries continue with what he calls “unfriendly” actions over Ukraine.

U.S. officials have approved two solar projects in California and are opening public lands in three other Western states to potential solar development — part of the Biden administration’s effort to counter climate change by shifting from fossil fuels.

Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He’s been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky. (Image credit: Jeff Dean/NPR)

After school “learning hubs” are helping some high school students in North Carolina catch up on academic time lost due to COVID — and stay on track for graduation. (Image credit: Cornell Watson for NPR)