Explaining The Conflict Between Turkey, Syrian Kurds And The U.S.
A change in U.S. policy increased tension in Syria's northeast region. So let's look at the three key players and what each group wants.

Understanding Iran's ongoing protests
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Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
The flare-up in violence casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected trip to the region next week.
By Majdi Mohammed / AP
Israeli extremist group takes root in US with fundraising bid
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Protests erupt following release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating
The protesters said they intend to remain peaceful, but they wanted to express their support for Nichols and their disgust for the police.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Minnesota man builds impressive 30-foot-tall snowman in his yard
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By Scripps News
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
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By Nichols family / AP