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U.S. stocks moved sharply lower in later afternoon trading on Wednesday. The Dow lost more than 600 points. The major U.S. indexes are all negative on the year now.

The House members are beginning their second and final day of arguments before the defense team presents their side. On Thursday, managers plan to focus on impact "beyond the obvious physical harms."

The day began with Israel's military calling up 16,000 more reservists, stoking fears of a widening offensive in Gaza; it ended with a 72-hour cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

California transportation officials say it will take more work — and up to $10 million — to get the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge ready for its planned grand opening on Labor Day. A problem arose after 32 massive steel bolts broke when they were tightened to anchor part of the bridge's seismic safety system.

Greater access to child care is central to Japan's "womenomics" policy. The hope is that more day care will mean more women remain in the workforce after they become mothers.

President Donald Trump delivers his first Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. After visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Trump highlighted the service of three men who died in Afghanistan.

Data show on-time delivery of first-class mail continues to lag, including in many swing states.

Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.

For the midterm races, photographers at NPR member stations documented what happened leading up to Election Day. Take a look at what they saw.