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VIDEO: On Valentine’s Day 2018, an expelled student walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and began shooting. Fourteen teenagers and three coaches died. Some students and family members channeled grief into action, launching a campaign to end school violence. Watch our five-part series on Parkland’s aftermath here.

The United States says it is “deeply concerned” about North Koreans’ vulnerability to a new coronavirus and says it backs international groups trying to help Pyongyang prevent a possible outbreak.

The United States confirmed Thursday it has negotiated a “seven-day reduction in violence” proposal with the Taliban to move toward a political settlement to the war in Afghanistan.

As millions of couples are stranded at home across China and Hong Kong this Valentine’s Day to avoid infection of coronavirus, masks and alcoholic sanitizers have emerged as the most sought after gifts this year, overtaking traditional gifts like flowers and chocolates.

The United States is trying to ease concerns about its decision to withdraw conventional troops from Africa and replace them with specialized military trainers.