U.N. Signs Humanitarian Deal With Ethiopia
The deal allows the U.N. to provide aid to the embattled Tigray region, where 6 million have been cut off from supplies because of fighting.

Iran says supreme leader pardoned 22,000 people arrested in protests
Comments that those pardoned had not committed theft or violent crimes suggests that the total detained in the demonstrations is even greater.

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help
The joint statement calls for the reestablishing of ties and the reopening of embassies to happen “within a maximum period of two months.”

US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
Lloyd Austin said U.S. forces are ready to remain in Iraq at the invitation of its government, adding that they are operating in a non-combat role.
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Idaho approves veto-proof bill to allow execution by firing squad
According to legislation approved in Iowa, firing squads will be used only if the state cannot obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections.

Former congressman: Trump should reconsider running for president
Former chair of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Rogers says legal battles will only distract the country from more important issues.

Not enough patients disclose cognitive issues to doctors
Disclosing memory and cognitive loss might help treat the early onset of Alzheimer's disease, experts say.