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Newly discovered asteroid will make a close, but safe, encounter with Earth

The asteroid was identified several days ago by astronomers at five observatories.

WATCH: Catching up with stars at Disney's Upfront

ABC News’ Will Ganss talks with stars about their upcoming projects as Disney unveils its lineup of new shows, movies and live events.

Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate where authorities tried to arrest a senator

Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for a charge of crime against humanity

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi

President Donald Trump arrived on Wednesday for a multi-day state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

WATCH: NASA rover snaps selfie on Mars

NASA’s Mars rover captured a selfie as it nears the 1,800th day of its mission.

WATCH: Plane crash rescue in Florida

Authorities rescued 11 people after a small plane crashed in Florida.

Iran war looms over Trump’s visit to Beijing: ANALYSIS

Experts aren't expecting a "mega-deal" that would end the conflict.

WATCH: Trump says 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' in Iran negotiations

President Donald Trump said Americans' financial situation was "not even a little bit" of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran.

Army cuts training as service is short billions of dollars

The Army is grappling with a sudden budget crunch and scrambling to slash training costs across broad swaths of the force, officials said.

Iran live updates: Trump says Iran will make a deal or be 'decimated'

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran live updates: Trump says US doesn't need China's help to end war

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran live updates: Trump says US doesn't need China's help to end Iran war

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

WATCH: China expert on what to expect from Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the managing director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the German Marshall Fund, Bonnie Glaser, about what’s at stake during President Trump’s trip to China.

DHS names new acting ICE director

Dave Venturella is set to serve as acting ICE Director following the departure of Todd Lyons, according to a DHS spokesperson.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain cancer, his family announced Tuesday