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WATCH: Biden administration announces nearly $3 billion in new military aid for Ukraine

By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The new U.S. aid will train and equip Ukrainian forces for a longer-term fight. The aid includes air defense and artillery systems, drones and other weaponry.

Afghans who fled their homes during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal reflect on the last year

By Nick Schifrin, Valerie Plesch, Enrique Huaiquil

The U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last August caused hundreds of thousands of Afghans to flee their homes. More than 76,000 of them were evacuated to the U.S., with most entering on humanitarian parole, allowing them to live…

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House panel says Trump staffers pressured FDA to authorize unproven COVID-19 treatment

By Matthew Perrone, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.

Biden administration responds to Iran's offer to resume nuclear deal

By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

State Department spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the administration's review of Iran's comments on a European proposal has concluded and it responded on Wednesday to the EU officials.

'Large-scale' offensive shatters lull in Ethiopia's Tigray

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Authorities in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region say Ethiopia's military has launched a "large-scale" offensive for the first time in a year. But Ethiopia's government says Tigray forces attacked first.

First Lady Jill Biden has 'rebound' COVID-19 case, President Joe Biden still testing negative

By Associated Press

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent "rebound" case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend.

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak goes to jail after losing graft appeal

By Eileen Ng, Associated Press

The 69-year-old Najib became the first former prime minister to be imprisoned, four years after he was charged with corruption following his election ouster.

WATCH: White House holds news briefing following Biden announcement on student debt

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre held a news briefing Wednesday afternoon following President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will cancel student debt for some borrowers.

Federal judge blocks enforcement of Biden administration abortion rule in Texas

By Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

WATCH: President Biden announces $10,000 student debt forgiveness, payment pause

By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller, Associated Press, Colin Brinkley, Associated press

President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need.