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A break-in occurred at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid on Feb. 22, Spanish authorities say. A judge now says the assailants flew via Portugal to the U.S.

North Korean Embassy Attack Suspects Fled To U.S., Spanish Court Says

A Spanish judge said the alleged attackers offered stolen hard drives and other materials to the FBI.

Meridian Township, Mich., has investigated why its police didn't pursue charges against Larry Nassar, seen in January 2018, when a young gymnast reported he had sexually assaulted her.

Michigan Officer Says He Botched Investigation, Believed Larry Nassar's 'Lies'

An independent investigation finds that police failed to follow up on allegations made against the now-disgraced sports doctor in 2004.

Employee Of Restaurants In Two Ohio Counties Contracts Hepatitis A

Health officials in Champaign and Clark counties say a Frisch's employee who works at restaurants in Urbana and Springfield has contracted hepatitis A.…

Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell (left), National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt, and Department of Transportation Inspector General Calvin Scovel, appear before a Senate Transportation subcommittee on commercial airline safety on Wednesday to discuss two recent Boeing 737 Max crashes.

FAA Head Defends Agency Actions Following Recent Air Disasters

The aviation subcommittee held a hearing on the FAA's response to crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia involving the 737 Max, which was subsequently grounded around the world.

The car of storm chasers, Kelley Williamson and Randall Yarnall, was destroyed during the March 2017 tornado near Spur, Texas, leaving both men along with storm spotter, Corbin Lee Jaeger dead.

The Weather Channel Sued For $125 Million Over Death In Storm Chase Collision

The suit alleges that the channel continued to employ two storm chasers, ignoring their alleged history of reckless driving. A crash eventually killed both storm chasers and the plaintiff's son.

Experts believe the target of Wednesday's anti-satellite test was India's Microsat-R, which is shown here launching in January.

India Claims Successful Test Of Anti-Satellite Weapon

New Delhi says it destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, making India only the fourth country to test such a weapon.

Chicago's top prosecutor, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, recused herself from the investigation before <em>Empire</em> actor Jussie Smollett was charged.

'We Cannot Be Driven By Emotions': Top Chicago Prosecutor Defends Smollett Decision

In an interview with WBEZ, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx explains why her office suddenly dropped charges against the actor.

Members of the European Parliament have voted to abolish daylight saving time in the EU. Here, workers remove the calendar dial of Prague's astronomical clock during a renovation of the building in 2017.

European Parliament Moves Toward Ending Daylight Saving Time

Under a proposal, each EU member state would need to choose either "summertime" (daylight saving time) or "wintertime" (standard time). The change would go into effect in 2021.

Facebook announced Wednesday that it will ban white nationalism and separatism content starting next week. "It's clear that these concepts are deeply linked to organized hate groups<strong> </strong>and have no place on our services," it said.

Facebook Bans White Nationalism And Separatism Content From Its Platforms

The company says such content is linked to white supremacy and organized hate groups. Users who search for terms related to white supremacy will be directed to an anti-hate site.

President Trump said on Friday that he will nominate conservative TV commentator and former Trump campaign adviser Stephen Moore to the Federal Reserve Board.

Economists Forecast Stephen Moore Wouldn't Be Good For Fed Post

President Trump's pick for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board is drawing mounting criticism from economists of all stripes. Moore says he has the right experience, but critics fault his track record.

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