he will discuss a proposed "humanitarian pause" in Yemenduring his talks in Saudi Arabia.A Saudi-led international coalition has been fightingHouthi rebels seeking to oust the Yemeni government.The Houthis have taken control of parts of Yemen.Hundreds of civilians have died in the conflict.Secretary Kerry also announced $68 million in new U.S. aid to Yemen.The State Department says the aid will support agenciesproviding food, water, shelterand other assistance to 16 million people.The U.S. city of Baltimore, Marylandwill ask the United States Justice Departmentto investigate the city's police department.Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake saysthe investigation will look into police "patterns and practices."She says investigators will try to learnif Baltimore police violate federal laws about searches and seizures.Last month a 25-year-old black man died ofa spinal cord injury he received in police detention.Freddie Gray's death led to peaceful protests and riots in the city.U.S. officials are trying to learn if there are any linksbetween the Islamic State group and two gunmenwho attacked a gathering in Garland, Texas Sunday.A security guard was injured. Police killed both gunmen.Investigators looked at a Twitter account linked to one of the menas well as electronic devices used by both.On Wednesday, officials said a message was postedon the Twitter account about 20 minutes before the shooting.The tweet said: "May Allah accept us as mujahideen,"or holy Muslim fighters.On Tuesday, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.Police identified the gunmen in the Garland attackas Elton Simpson, 31, and Nadir Soofi, 34.A court in Afghanistan has sentenced four men to deathand jailed eight more for the beating death of a woman in March.A mob killed 27-year-old Farkhunda in Marchafter accusing her of burning a Quran.Wednesday morning, her mother asked a courtroom in Kabulto get justice for her daughter.Farkhunda's violent death led to protests and demands for action.Thirty civilians and 19 police officers were arrestedand charged with either taking part in the attack or failing to stop it..