BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank said Wednesday it approved over $1 billion dollars for infrastructure and reconstruction projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. The biggest amount went to Iraq, where the World Bank approved $930 million to help improve the country's railway infrastructure, boost domestic trade, create jobs and diversify the economy.

Two sisters winning girls tennis state championships while playing for different high school teams is a remarkable achievement. The coincidences surrounding Alana and Lexa Hindo’s state titles make their story even more extraordinary.