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Struggling under a $72 billion debt, the territory asked for a legal change allowing it to file for some form of bankruptcy. But lawmakers have left that language out of their tax-and-spending deal.

Four World War II U.S. weathermen lost their lives when a German U-Boat sunk the ship they were on. They never received their purple hearts until Thursday.

The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."

On Friday, North Korea conducted its strongest-ever nuclear test, raising tensions in the region. The U.S. has responded with a display of military power meant to warn the North and soothe the South.

Pavel Sheremet was assassinated when a car he was driving exploded in Kiev on Wednesday. The Ukrainian president has called for an investigation.

Manufacturers didn't provide data showing the chemicals are safe and effective, the FDA says. It says there's no evidence that they do a better job at preventing illness than plain soap and water.

It's a claim we need to take with caution, because French authorities have not yet found any links between the suspect and any militant organizations. They've taken five people into custody.

Current laws, Edward Snowden said in an Internet chat, mean he would not receive a fair trial. Unless they change, he will stay in exile, the former contractor for the National Security Agency said.

When Ben Edelman was overcharged for his takeout, he threatened legal action. After the story went viral, he apologized. It made NPR's Scott Simon wonder if it might be better to be wise than right.

The Trump administration accuses Tareck El Aissami of playing a "significant role" in international narcotics trafficking. As a result of the designation, his assets in the U.S. will be frozen.