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Delegates listen to speeches in the main hall at the National Libertarian Party Convention, Friday, May 27, 2016, in Orlando, Fla.

Libertarian Party Set To Pick Its Presidential Candidate

The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.

Eddie Van Halen, Guitar Hero, Dies At 65

The namesake of rock band Van Halen dazzled a generation of guitar fans with his flashy solos and trademark finger tapping.

On Sunday, the International Olympic Committee said that it was starting to look into scenarios for "modifying" the current plans for the games, which are scheduled to start on July 24 in Tokyo.

U.S. Olympics Officials Say 2020 Games Should Be Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

The top leaders of the U.S. organization say postponement from the planned July 24 opening is best, and international officials should ensure that conditions are safe and fair for all competitors.

A North Korean Embassy staff member asked Malaysian police if he was allowed to leave the embassy grounds in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Malaysia banned North Korean citizens from leaving the country after North Korea issued an exit ban for 11 Malaysian citizens in North Korea.

Malaysia And North Korea Are Heading Toward A Complete Diplomatic Breakdown

Over the weekend, the two countries expelled each other's ambassadors over the airport murder of Kim Jong Nam. Now, they have both imposed exit bans, in apparent violation of international agreements

A watchdog group contends that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley violated the Hatch Act for retweeting a political message from the president.

Ethics Group Says U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's Retweet Violated A Federal Law

Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, retweeted President Trump's support for a political candidate. CREW says that violated a law that bans federal employees from political activity.

Nayarit state Attorney General Edgar Veytia was arrested on drug trafficking charges at the U.S.-Mexico border this week. Here, the Nayarit state attorney general's headquarters is seen in Tepic, Mexico.

U.S. Arrests Mexican State Prosecutor, Says He's Also A Drug Smuggler Named 'Diablo'

U.S. prosecutors say they'll seek to compel Edgar Veytia to forfeit some $250 million if he's convicted. The attorney general of Nayarit state was arrested this week in San Diego.

Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman take the oath before testifying during the House Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday.

READ: Impeachment Witnesses' Opening Statements For Tuesday's Hearings

The House Intelligence Committee is hearing from four more witnesses on Tuesday, including Ukraine specialist Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and former National Security Council official Tim Morrison.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. Vice President Pence talk at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

Munich Security Conference Reveals A Growing Rift Between U.S. And Its Allies

German Chancellor Angela Merkel received a standing ovation for a speech that critiqued U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President Pence defended U.S. global leadership.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 6. On Friday he announced a new election security czar for the agency.

Director Of National Intelligence Dan Coats Appoints New Election Security Czar

Spy world veteran Shelby Pierson will attempt to centralize election security efforts across the intelligence community with soon-to-be-designated agency leads.

Firefighters respond to the scene where a helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday.

Helicopter Crashes On Roof Of New York City Skyscraper

The New York City Fire Department said at least one person died in the crash Monday afternoon. Officials say they believe the person killed was the pilot. It's not clear what caused the incident.

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