News Wrap: UN seeks record $5 billion in humanitarian aid for Afghanistan
PBS News Hour - World
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In our news wrap Tuesday, the United Nations is appealing for a record $5 billion in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan and neighboring countries as the U.S. announced $300 million in aid. Also, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.S. hit a new record, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell testified for his re-nomination, and North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders