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Also: German Chancellor Angela Merkel is re-elected to a fourth term; the latest nor'easter leaves heavy snow in New England; and it's "Pi Day".

The search giant also announced new restrictions on advertisements for other financial products. The ban on cryptocurrency-related ads follows a similar move by advertising competitor Facebook.

The move comes after the ICC opened an investigation into Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. Withdrawing does not keep the country from facing charges of human rights abuse.

Under state law, sheriffs can "keep and retain" unspent money from the jail food budget. In Etowah County, a reporter found evidence of how Sheriff Todd Entrekin is spending his "food provision" cash.

Unlike Rex Tillerson, a secretive former oil executive, Mike Pompeo's views of the world are much clearer. He's been a hawk on Iran and his views of Muslims have raised alarms. If he is confirmed as secretary of state, world leaders will have to adjust.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced Wednesday a lawsuit against Apple and Google for what he claims are "abusive" practices against software developers. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Le Maire about the lawsuit and tension between European countries and American tech giants.

Immigrant advocates across the country are accusing federal immigration authorities of using deportation as a tool to silence activists. Federal lawsuits have identified 16 undocumented immigrant leaders who have been arrested nationwide.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Harvard physics professor Andrew Strominger, a friend and collaborator of Stephen Hawking's for many decades. He says Hawkings was so dedicated and excited by his work that he convinced doctors to let him travel by Swiss Air Ambulance.

Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon.

The united showing by the members of the president's Cabinet was met with skepticism from Democrats on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.