U.S. Cuts $1 Billion in Aid As Political Chaos Roils Afghanistan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the aid cut after traveling to Afghanistan in bid to resolve power struggle splitting the government.

Netanyahu fires defense minister, sparking mass protests
The standoff has threatened to spill over into a broader constitutional crisis.

Daylight savings dispute leaves Lebanon with two time zones
Many Lebanese have found themselves in the position of juggling work and school schedules in different time zones.

US launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills US worker
The exchange threatens to upend recent efforts to deescalate tensions across the wider Middle East.
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Former Manhattan prosecutor: Case against Trump not a slam-dunk
A former New York prosecutor weighs in on the process for indicting former President Trump and how long the legal process could play out.

Biden heads to Mississippi town ravaged by deadly tornado
The president and first lady will survey the damage on Friday, meet with homeowners and first responders and get a briefing from officials.

Severe weather warning: Storms, tornadoes to move across US Friday
Powerful storms will start to roll through Friday afternoon and into the overnight hours.