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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.

Firefighters battled a massive fire at the St. Louis Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum on Tuesday. The museum houses some of collector David Karpeles' collection of original manuscripts, one of the largest in the world.

Historic Manuscripts Saved From St. Louis Fire

A four-alarm fire at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum on Tuesday nearly destroyed a large collection of artifacts. But firefighters were able to preserve many of the rare items.

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.

A Border Patrol agent checks the names and documents of families who crossed the nearby U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen, Texas. Immigration authorities say they expect the continuing surge of Central American families crossing the border to multiply in the coming months.

Immigration System At The 'Breaking Point,' Homeland Security Official Warns

A flood of migrant families and children arriving at the Southern border is straining the U.S. immigration system. Authorities say daily apprehensions are at the highest levels in over a decade.

Nina Summerrise and her husband, Robin, hold a picture of Summerrise's son, Ian Sherls, whose body was found in a well in the ground at Tacoma's Swan Creek Park. They want responses to unanswered questions from Pierce County Medical Examiner Thomas Clark.

'I just want answers.' Turmoil looms over Pierce County's medical examiner.

This story was reported by digital content manager Kari Plog and South Sound reporter Will James, and written by Plog.Nina Summerrise tried to stay…

An aerial view of Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding areas affected by floodwaters in Nebraska on March 17. One-third of the base was covered by water from flooding.

Air Force Needs Almost $5 Billion To Recover Bases From Hurricane, Flood Damage

Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida's Panhandle was hit by Hurricane Michael in October. Then Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska was inundated by flooding this month.

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