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Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI Director James Comey stand by a poster showing Iranians who are wanted by the FBI for computer hacking during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington on Thursday.

U.S. Indicts 7 Iranians Accused Of Hacking U.S. Financial Institutions

6:42pm March 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Iranians allegedly carried out cyberattacks against U.S. financial institutions between 2011 and 2013. One of them is accused of remotely accessing the control system of a small dam in Rye, N.Y.

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Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturer Dyson Could Be Developing An Electric Car

6:32pm March 24, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Based on government documents, the U.K. government is "providing a grant of up to £16m [$23 million] to Dyson to support research and development for battery technology."

A boy plays in a puddle at a makeshift camp occupied by migrants and refugees at the Greek-Macedonian border near the village of Idomeni on Thursday.

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For 24 Hours, No Migrants Crossed The Sea Between Greece And Turkey

6:29pm March 24, 2016

by Kevin Beesley

The Greek coast guard reported a sharp drop in the number of migrants crossing between Turkey and Greek Islands on Thursday. Officials believe that bad weather and new restrictions both played a part.

A picture taken on April 22, 2011, shows a special Easter eggshell decorated with more than 20,000 holes by Franc Grom, an artist based in the Slovenian village of Stara Vrhnika. Using a tiny electric drill, Grom pokes thousands of holes in eggshells to c

Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth

6:12pm March 24, 2016

by Nancy Shute

Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.

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Brussels Residents Come Together In Mourning After Terror Attacks

5:43pm March 24, 2016

Brussels residents tell us how this week's terrorist bombings have affected their feelings about their city and its future.

Jian Ghomeshi arrives at court to hear verdict.

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Jian Ghomeshi, Former CBC Host, Acquitted Of Sexual Assault Charges

5:19pm March 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Canadian radio host was fired from the CBC in 2014 after several women came forward with assault allegations. The court said it had doubts about "the reliability or sincerity" of the complainants.

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European Ministers Hold Meeting In Brussels After Terror Attacks

4:30pm March 24, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

With pressure mounting to improve inter-agency communication, European ministers hold contentious talks in Brussels, a city reeling from the deadly terrorist attacks this week.

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Saudi Arabia Looks To End Yemen Bombing Campaign

4:30pm March 24, 2016

by Michele Kelemen

It's been a year since Saudi Arabia began what it said would be a quick bombing campaign in Yemen. Thousands of deaths later, the bombing goes on, but there are signs the Saudis are trying negotiate a way out.

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Investigation Into Brussels Bomber Reveals Past Terrorism Ties

4:30pm March 24, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Matthias Verbergt, Brussels reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about the criminal records of the Brussels bombers.

Scientists Reveal New Evidence Of Possible Zika Spread Beyond South America

4:30pm March 24, 2016

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Scientists now have evidence the Zika virus was spreading in South America long before health officials detected it. The findings suggest Zika could be hiding out in other corners of the world, and Southeast Asia may be the next region to see a big outbreak.