News Wrap: 900,000 kids ages 5 to 11 got COVID shot in first week, White House says

In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House reported 900,000 young children have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine in their first week of eligibility. New reports suggest up to 300,000 Afghans have fled from the country to Iran since the Taliban takeover in August. A U.S. federal judge approved a $626 million settlement for people exposed to lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.

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