World News 360: March 2018

Saturday, 31 March 2018

'Satan 2' nuclear missile again test-launched by Russia, as Putin brags of 'invulnerable' arsenal

'Satan 2' nuclear missile again test-launched by Russia, as Putin brags of 'invulnerable' arsenal Fox News
Russia has tested new nuclear missile that NATO calls 'Satan 2' ABC News
Watch: Russia Launches 'Satan 2' Missile As Moscow Denies Trump Told Putin US Would 'Win' Arms Race Newsweek
Trump tells aides not to talk publicly about Russia policy moves NBCNews.comFull coverage

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UN Imposes Sanctions on North Korea

UN Imposes Sanctions on North Korea Wall Street Journal
North Korea sanctions: UN blacklists shipping firms BBC News
Security Council approves new sanctions against North Korea, US says CBS NewsFull coverage

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India, Pakistan turn to code of 1992 to put a lid on envoys' harassment

India, Pakistan turn to code of 1992 to put a lid on envoys' harassment Times of India
India, Pakistan can take two-way trade to $30 billion, says Indian envoy Business Today
Delay in Indo-Pak dialogue has potential of undermining 'Agenda of Alliance': PDP Hindustan Times
Time to reach out across the border The HinduFull coverage

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Catholic Devotees Were Nailed to Crosses for Good Friday in the Philippines

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Russian accused of massive US hacking is extradited, pleads not guilty

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At volatile Syrian front line, US, Turkey on opposing sides

At volatile Syrian front line, US, Turkey on opposing sides Fox News
US Steps Up Protection for Coalition Forces in Northern Syria's Manbij Voice of America
Turkey Threatens Violence Against France for Siding with Syrian Kurds Breitbart News
The United States and Turkey have both fallen far Washington Post
US Military Alliance in Syria Could Fall Apart as Turkey Fights Its Own War on 'Terror' NewsweekFull coverage

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Man Accused of Killing Teen Couple, Dumping Bodies in Mine Allegedly Admits to Making Boy 'Suffer'

Man Accused of Killing Teen Couple, Dumping Bodies in Mine Allegedly Admits to Making Boy 'Suffer' Yahoo News
After bodies found in mine, man arrested in teen deaths New Jersey Herald
Neighbors: Suspect in fatal stabbing lived across the street in 'hoarder house' fox5sandiego.com
Police appeal after man stabbed to death in south-east London The GuardianFull coverage

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Turkey Calls France a Terrorism Host After Macron Meets Kurds

Turkey Calls France a Terrorism Host After Macron Meets Kurds Bloomberg
France denies troop moves in Syria, as Turkey lashes out Washington Post
Identity Thieves Use French First Lady's Name to Seek Perks U.S. News & World Report
Not egalite: Macron tackles France's unfair school system The Sun DailyFull coverage

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Dozens of Venezuelan inmates buried in mass tomb as questions linger

Dozens of Venezuelan inmates buried in mass tomb as questions linger WPLG Local 10
Anguished Mourners Beg for Answers After Jail Fire in Venezuela New York Times
With oil boom on, US tests geopolitical might Houston ChronicleFull coverage

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US visa granted to Iranian seeking to help brother with cancer despite travel ban

US visa granted to Iranian seeking to help brother with cancer despite travel ban The Hill
The Shirazis and the media Al-ArabiyaFull coverage

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Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad

Putin Fends Off Fire And Fury, At Home And Abroad NPR
Russian missile test launch stokes fears of new arms race ABC News
Irked Trump Reportedly Warned Putin: We'd Win The Arms Race HuffPost
Trump tells aides not to talk publicly about Russia policy moves NBCNews.com
Trump Tells Putin: 'I'll Win Arms Race,' US Media Report The Moscow TimesFull coverage

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Dennis Rodman hopes Trump gives Kim Jong Un a 'Make America Great Again' hat

Dennis Rodman hopes Trump gives Kim Jong Un a 'Make America Great Again' hat USA TODAY
Dennis Rodman shares photo depicting Kim Jong Un in MAGA hat The Hill (blog)
Dennis Rodman imagines Kim Jong Un wearing 'Make America Great Again' hat after historic meeting with Trump Washington ExaminerFull coverage

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Russian plane 'inspected by police at Heathrow Airport' – but Scotland Yard DENIES reports

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Caravan of 1500 Central American Migrant Families Crossing Mexico to Reach US Border

Caravan of 1500 Central American Migrant Families Crossing Mexico to Reach US Border Breitbart News
The top US diplomat in Mexico is sending a love letter to the country on Twitter Quartz
Dozens of Central American children rescued from sweltering truck in Mexico Business Insider
Why so many Mexicans revile the Colonial Californiano architectural hybrid that spread from SoCal Los Angeles TimesFull coverage

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Met Police chief: Social media leads children to violence

Britain's most senior police officer says social media "revs people up" and leads to stabbings and murders.

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US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

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Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths.

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Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in Grand Theft Auto V was based on her.

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Can targeted ads really change votes?

Online political advertising that uses big data to target individuals - how influential is it?

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iPhone update adds privacy 'transparency'

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected.

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Cambridge Analytica files spell out election tactics

Newly released files detail election-swinging efforts by the consultancy and other linked firms.

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iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' shares dip in US stock debut

Shares in Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform fell below their opening price on Wall Street's Nasdaq.

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‘God Has His Hand on Me’: Michigan Senior’s Inspiring Faith in the Face of Unimaginable Tragedy

University of Michigan senior Austin Hatch is a living legend. The 23-year-old became well known after he survived two plane crashes in 2003 and 2011 that collectively took the lives of his entire immediate family.

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This Is Where Archaeologists Believe Jesus Died and Rose Again

Where was Jesus crucified? That's the question The Museum of the Bible tackles in its 18-part miniseries called "Drive Thru History - The Gospels."

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'Let Other People Take Care of It': President Trump Says US to Pull Troops Out of Syria

President Donald Trump made a shocking announcement about Syria during a speech on infrastructure in Ohio Thursday.

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Laura Ingraham Tweet Mocking Parkland Activist Backfires, Advertisers Pull From Fox News Show

Fox News host Laura Ingraham is at the center of a new controversy after criticizing a Parkland, Florida high school shooting survivor.

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'God is Adamant That We Love': Lisa Bevere Shares Regrets About Her Relationship With Her Mom

New York Times bestselling author and minister Lisa Bevere recently opened up about the troubled relationship she had with her mom, and what it taught her about love.

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Walmart Courts New Risk in Its Hunt for Humana

Walmart Courts New Risk in Its Hunt for Humana Wall Street Journal
Why Walmart may want to buy Humana CNNMoney
Walmart and Humana: Why Seniors Are at the Center Fortune
Walmart in Early-Stage Acquisition Talks With Humana Wall Street Journal
Walmart-Humana Sounds Wild, But Makes Sense BloombergFull coverage

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Another chapter on Facebook's privacy woes is being written in Latin America

Another chapter on Facebook's privacy woes is being written in Latin America TechCrunch
Latest Facebook scandal highlights 'devil's bargain' tech users accept, experts say WJLA
Facebook, longtime friend of data brokers, becomes their stiffest competition Chicago Daily Herald
Growth At Any Cost: Top Facebook Executive Defended Data Collection In 2016 Memo — And Warned That Facebook ... BuzzFeed News
In Defense of the 'Ugly' Facebook Memo The AtlanticFull coverage

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Evidence is mounting that Amazon's HQ2 will land in 'the bullseye of America's internet'

Evidence is mounting that Amazon's HQ2 will land in 'the bullseye of America's internet' Business Insider
FOIA requests filed for Amazon HQ2 financial incentives information Fairfaxtimes.com
Amazon representatives visited Atlanta this week as part of HQ2 search, state confirms 11Alive.com WXIAFull coverage

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Video Shows Woman Assaulting McDonald's Worker Over Breakfast Sandwich, Police Say

Video Shows Woman Assaulting McDonald's Worker Over Breakfast Sandwich, Police Say FOX40
Is McDonald's Corp. a Buy? Madison.com
McDonald's triples its tuition assistance to help pay for higher education Atlanta Journal ConstitutionFull coverage

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Richard Branson Buys Hard Rock Hotel and Casino In Vegas

Richard Branson Buys Hard Rock Hotel and Casino In Vegas HuffPost
Richard Branson buys Hard Rock casino-hotel in Las Vegas Washington Post
Business briefs: Billionaire Branson buys Vegas' Hard Rock casino Charleston Post Courier
Branson announces Virgin Hotels' purchase of Hard Rock Las Vegas KLAS-TVFull coverage

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One Survey Shows Why Netflix Doesn't Have To Worry About Competition

One Survey Shows Why Netflix Doesn't Have To Worry About Competition Motley Fool
Is FANG Stock Trade Dead As Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google Lead Tech Weakness? Investor's Business Daily
Netflix hiring someone to binge-watch TV shows, movies WSMV Nashville
Cannes Doesn't Want Netflix. but Does Netflix Need Cannes? NDTVFull coverage

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Amazon isn't killing the post office. And Trump's ability to go after the online giant has limits

Amazon isn't killing the post office. And Trump's ability to go after the online giant has limits Los Angeles Times
Trump Takes Aim at Amazon: Does It Really Matter? Forbes
Amazon is quietly revamping one of its most under-the-radar services — and it should terrify Yelp and Handy Business Insider
Trump hates Amazon, not Facebook Axios
Trump's got it all wrong about Amazon Fox NewsFull coverage

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Dow Gains 569 Points but Falls for the Quarter

Dow Gains 569 Points but Falls for the Quarter Barron's
What's The Best Major Index For US ETFs? Forbes
Should 401(k) stock investors fear Dow's first quarterly loss since 2015? USA TODAY
Dow Jones - Money Morning Money MorningFull coverage

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Elon Musk Wants to Blanket the World With the Best Satellite Internet Service Ever. The FCC Just Said Yes

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California attorney general sues Sutter Health over anticompetitive behavior

California attorney general sues Sutter Health over anticompetitive behavior ModernHealthcare.com
California Sues Sutter Health, Alleging Excessive Pricing California Healthline
California attorney general sues Sutter Health for anticompetitive practices FierceHealthcareFull coverage

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In the News: Facebook Scandals Grow, Should Small Businesses Rethink Using the Site?

In the News: Facebook Scandals Grow, Should Small Businesses Rethink Using the Site? Small Business Trends
Facebook exec disavows his own provocative memo SFGateFull coverage

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Peeps-flavored beer unveiled at Texas brewery

Peeps-flavored beer unveiled at Texas brewery WJXT News4JAX
News Now: Mosquito Warning, Peeps Beer CBS DFW
Toast This Easter With Peeps-Flavored Beer FortuneFull coverage

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A Cautionary Tale On Overvalued Stocks Part 1: Amazon

A Cautionary Tale On Overvalued Stocks Part 1: Amazon Seeking Alpha
Poll: Amazon The Most Trusted Name In Big Tech, Facebook Now The Least BenzingaFull coverage

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Local YouTuber says Domino's franchise threatening him after delivery car purchase

Local YouTuber says Domino's franchise threatening him after delivery car purchase WTSP.com
VIDEO: Cops charged over pizza shop argument Fox5NY
YouTuber who bought, fixed Domino's Pizza car facing legal threats Detroit Free PressFull coverage

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GOLDMAN SACHS: These 14 stocks offer explosive profit growth that will help fight mounting selling pressure

GOLDMAN SACHS: These 14 stocks offer explosive profit growth that will help fight mounting selling pressure Business Insider
US judge certifies Goldman Sachs gender bias class action Reuters
Goldman Sachs, Google Women March Ahead With Gender Bias Suits BloombergFull coverage

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Viking doubles down on ocean cruises, Chinese market

Viking doubles down on ocean cruises, Chinese market Chicago Tribune
Sino-US Business Leaders Summit Successfully Held PR Newswire (press release)
China says protectionist moves will mean shutting door on the country StreetInsider.com
The coming Chinese crackdown on Hollywood Washington Post
Wentworth's billionaire owner in court battle Financial TimesFull coverage

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Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures.

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Shipping faces demands to cut CO2

The industry could contribute almost a fifth of the global total of CO2 by 2050 but some nations resist targets.

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Motorway petrol prices 'exploitative', says Chris Grayling

The transport secretary wants the UK's three biggest motorway service station operators investigated.

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GKN takeover concerns to be assessed by government

Unions want the bid for Britain's biggest engineering firm to be blocked on national security grounds.

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Facebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm

The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths.

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Cathay Pacific ends skirts-only rule for female staff

Cathay Pacific changes its skirts-only policy, in place since 1946, after growing union pressure.

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Car hire cost clean-up continues

Holidaymakers should now be safer from hidden charges when hiring a car from a UK firm, authorities say.

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Air passengers sending bailiffs to airlines

Passengers are sending bailiffs in to airlines - including EasyJet - to get compensation.

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Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress makes management comeback

Heather Cho returns to take control of a hotel network, after her high-profile tantrum three years ago.

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iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' shares dip in US stock debut

Shares in Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform fell below their opening price on Wall Street's Nasdaq.

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Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in Grand Theft Auto V was based on her.

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Engineering giant GKN sold to Melrose for £8bn

Shareholders back an £8bn offer after a bitter fight for control of Britain's biggest engineering firm.

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iPhone update adds privacy 'transparency'

Apple has updated iOS, MacOS and tvOS to let people know when their personal data will be collected.

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VW to buy back cars hit by German city diesel bans

Volkswagen says it will buy back new or nearly new diesel cars affected by diesel bans in German cities

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Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs.

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Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

The US had sued the bank for alleged fraud over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.

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Bargain Booze firm Conviviality close to administration

Conviviality, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, announces plans to file for administration.

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Bonus pay gap revealed at Facebook UK

Women working at Facebook in the UK are paid bonuses worth less than 60% of those their male colleagues receive.

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Borrowing more likely than saving in UK

Households became net borrowers last year for the first time since data began to be collected in 1987.

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Air India sale: Who'll buy the debt-laden carrier?

The government is to try to sell a 76% stake in the airline in a long-awaited privatisation.

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Brexit: UK hopes to roll over 40 EU trade deals, says Liam Fox

Liam Fox says he hopes to have the arrangements with 70 countries in place by the end of 2020.

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Row over deposit demands on tenants

MPs and landlords are at loggerheads over the acceptable level of deposits demanded of tenants in England.

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UK house price growth 'subdued in March'

The Nationwide building society says prices grew at an annual rate of 2.1%.

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Australian ball-tampering: Steve Smith dumped as 'Weet-bix Kid'

The deal is just one corporate sponsorship to collapse amid Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal.

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Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal.

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How flip-flops became a Million Dollar Idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how flip-flops became a Million Dollar Idea.

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Samsonite boss: I always carry two cases

Samsonite is perhaps the world's best-known luggage brand. Chief executive Ramesh Tainwala explains why online shopping is the biggest threat and opportunity to his business.

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Nestle 'restructures' Milkybar to cut sugar

The chocolate firm has used science to cut sugar in chocolate by 30%

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Two pilots flying different planes report seeing a UFO within minutes of each other

Two pilots flying different aircraft above Arizona have reported close encounters with an unidentified flying object (UFO). ABC News obtained an audio clip of a conversation between the two pilots and the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Centre. “OK, something did,” says the pilot of the Learjet plane.

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Kid Who Hugged Cop In Viral Protest Photo Feared Dead In Family Car Plunge

A boy who hugged a cop in a photo that went viral amid national unrest over

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Russia’s Massive 200-Ton RS-28 ICBM Will Be Ready for Nuclear War in 2021

Russia’s massive 200-ton RS-28 Sarmat heavy liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile is set to become operational by 2021. “Under the government-run program for armaments extending till 2027 Sarmat is to be produced serially starting from 2020,” a defense industry source told the TASS news agency. The weapon does not appear to have started testing yet, but the comments from the TASS source appear to somewhat contradict previous comments from other Russian officials.

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About 30 dogs believed dead in Michigan kennel fire

FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — About 30 dogs are believed to have died in an early morning fire Friday at a boarding kennel in western Michigan, leaving owners of the animals and the facility devastated.

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Fired V.A. secretary: 'It should not be this hard to serve your country'

Former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin wrote a New York Times op-ed reflecting on his service in President Trump's administration.

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Tesla says crashed vehicle had been on autopilot prior to accident

Tesla Inc said on Friday that a Tesla Model X involved a fatal crash in California last week had activated its Autopilot system, raising new questions about the semi-autonomous system that handles some driving tasks. Tesla also said vehicle logs from the accident showed no action had been taken by the driver soon before the crash and that he had received earlier warnings to put his hands on the wheel.