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Here are the latest news updates from ABC News:
Top Stories
- Biden Administration to Send Additional Military Aid to Ukraine: The US will provide an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including artillery and ammunition, to help the country defend against Russian aggression.
- COVID-19 Cases Surge in US as Omicron Variant Spreads: The US is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Omicron variant accounting for the majority of new infections. The CDC is urging Americans to get vaccinated and boosted to protect against the virus.
- US and China Hold High-Level Talks Amid Tensions: The US and China held high-level talks in Alaska, with both sides expressing concerns over each other's actions. The talks focused on issues such as trade, security, and human rights.
Breaking News
- Massive Fire Engulfs Building in NYC: A massive fire has engulfed a building in Manhattan, with multiple people injured and several others missing. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
- Tornado Outbreak Hits Southern US: A severe tornado outbreak has hit the southern US, with multiple tornadoes reported in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Several people have been injured and homes have been destroyed.
- NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The discovery is a major breakthrough in the search for life beyond Earth.
International News
- UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will govern trade between the two sides after the UK's departure from the EU.
- India and Pakistan Exchange Fire Across Border: India and Pakistan have exchanged fire across the border, with both sides reporting casualties. The incident is the latest in a series of tensions between the two countries.
- North Korea Conducts Missile Test: North Korea has conducted a missile test, with the US and South Korea condemning the move as a threat to regional security.
Business News
- Stock Market Rallies as Investors Cheer Economic Data: The stock market has rallied as investors cheered strong economic data, including a surge in job growth and a decline in unemployment.
- Amazon to Create 10,000 New Jobs in US: Amazon has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the US, with the majority of the new hires coming from underrepresented groups.
- Tesla's Stock Price Soars as Elon Musk's Net Worth Hits $200 Billion: Tesla's stock price has soared, with Elon Musk's net worth hitting $200 billion. The company's market value has surpassed $1 trillion.
Sports News
- NFL Playoffs: Top-Seeded Teams Advance to Conference Championships: The top-seeded teams in the NFL playoffs have advanced to the conference championships, with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set to face off in the AFC Championship Game.
- NBA: LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on All-Time Scoring List: LeBron James has passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's all-time scoring list, becoming the league's all-time leading scorer.
- US Women's Soccer Team Advances to World Cup Semifinals: The US Women's Soccer Team has advanced to the World Cup semifinals, with a 2-1 win over France.