'Start Here': North Korean missile sites, possible HIV breakthrough, Michael Jackson's accusers speak out
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It's Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Let's start here.
1. Pics or it didn't happen
After talks collapsed between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un at last week's summit in Vietnam, the North Korean leader may have begun ramping up his missile program.
New satellite images show Pyongyang has started to rebuild a facility at the country's main site for long-range launches.
ABC News' Luis Martinez, who covers the Pentagon, breaks down what we've learned from the photos.
2. HIV hope
Doctors have said a man who recently tested positive for HIV now shows no trace of the virus, becoming perhaps the second person to be declared HIV-free since the pandemic began.
The findings were part of a study published in the scientific journal Nature on Tuesday.
We speak to Dr. Todd Ellerin, an infectious disease specialist, who explains the study.
3. But his tax returns
The House Ways and Means Committee is preparing for a legal fight over Trump's tax returns, working with a team of four attorneys to craft a strategy that would compel the president to comply, according to a senior Democratic aide.
Trump has long said he can't release his returns because they're under audit.
ABC News White House correspondent Tara Palmeri says lawmakers are gearing up for this case to go all the way to the Supreme Court.
4. Reaction to 'Leaving Neverland'
Nearly a decade after Michael Jackson's death, two men have come forward alleging they were sexually abused by the King of Pop, accusations detailed in an explosive new HBO documentary.
James Safechuck, 41, and Wade Robson, 36, once testified on Jackson’s behalf, but in "Leaving Neverland" the men describe how they were groomed for sex by Jackson, who allegedly molested them as young boys.
Jackson's estate is suing HBO for $100 million and claims the documentary violates a non-disparagement agreement the company had with Jackson. In a statement, the Jackson family said in part: "Michael Jackson was and always will be 100% innocent of these false allegations."
ABC News' Linsey Davis has the latest.
Elsewhere:
'Every day when I read the news, I grow more frustrated by the incompetence in the Oval Office': Despite this, Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, says he won't be running for president.
'As is our policy, we intend to cooperate with all regulatory bodies': The Trump Organization's insurance broker is subpoenaed by New York regulators.
'While we are confident further testing will confirm the soundness of the track, the decision to close is the right thing to do at this time': Santa Anita Park in Southern California closes indefinitely after the racetrack's 21st horse death since Dec. 26.
From our partners at FiveThirtyEight:
How cable news reacted to the Cohen hearing: How an outlet condenses a big event like the Cohen hearings can shade how its audience interprets the events. And when it came to cable news, the networks differed in their coverage of the hearing's aftermath, as you might expect.
The movement to skip the Electoral College is about to pass a major milestone: With Colorado expected to join, the National Popular Vote compact is about to snag its first purple state.
Last 'Nightline':
Michael Jackson estate fights back against allegations in 'Leaving Neverland': The documentary has sparked debate about how Jackson's life can be seen in light of two men's graphic allegations of sexual abuse.
Dr. Pimple Popper talks changing lives: Sandra Lee talks with "Nightline" about becoming an overnight phenomenon, amassing millions of views with dermatology videos and creating a wildly successful show on TLC.
On this day in history:
March 6, 1992 -- The Michelangelo computer virus hits computers worldwide.
The must-see photo:
Members of the Krewe of Rex King of Carnival parade down St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans. (photo credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Cold on social:
Slabs of snow fall from the rooftop of a butcher shop in Turkey, creating a mesmerizing display.
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