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President Trump says he will nominate former Justice Department official Christopher Wray to be the new director of the FBI. On Twitter, he said Wray is “a man of impeccable credentials.” Wray would replace former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired. He currently works at a law firm, and he notably represented New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the “Bridgegate” scandal. – Los Angeles Times.

At least 12 people were killed in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday when two groups of attackers raided the country’s parliament building with guns and explosives. Iran’s news agency reports that the terrorists initially entered dressed as women before launching their attack. A female suicide bomber also detonated her explosive outside of the Ayatollah Khomeini mausoleum. The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says a third terrorist plot has been foiled, and it is now warning people to avoid using public transportation. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks. – NPR

Anonymous sources claim that Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently offered to resign amid tension with President Trump. When asked about the rumors, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said he had not discussed the matter with the president. It is also unclear whether President Trump still has confidence in Sessions, but he did not accept his resignation. The New York Times claims that Trump has been upset with Sessions since he recused himself from the Russian investigations. – New York Times.

Metropolitan Police’s marine unit has pulled a body out of the Thames River, which may be a man who went missing after the London Bridge attack. Xavier Thomas’ family has been looking for him since the time of the incident, and although official identification has not happened yet, his next-of-kin have been informed of the finding. Thomas was in London for the weekend with his girlfriend when the attack occurred. – TELEGRAPH

Filmmaker Michael Moore has created a website called TrumpiLeaks where people can “securely leak” information pertaining to the Trump administration. In an open letter published on the Huffington Post, Moore stressed that Americans with knowledge of misconduct committed by the president and associates need to “blow the whistle” for the sake of the country. “I know this is risky,” Moore says. “I knew we may get in trouble. But too much is at stake to play it safe.” – The GUARDIAN

The U.S. is looking to re-establish the “legitimacy” of the U.N.’s Human Rights Council, according to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley. "It's hard to accept that this council has never considered a resolution on Venezuela, and yet it adopted five biased resolutions in March against a single country, Israel," Haley said. "It is essential that this council address its chronic anti-Israel bias if it is to have any credibility." She went on to tell the council in Geneva that the U.S. sees some areas that need “significant strengthening.” – NPR

A Myanmar army aircraft carrying 120 people has gone missing. Military and civil aviation officials claim that, at 1 pm local time, 29 minutes after take off from Myeik, the plane lost communication while headed toward Yangon. "We don't know what exactly happened to this plane after the loss of contact," said a civil aviation official at Myeik airport. At the time of takeoff, the weather conditions had been deemed “normal.” This story is developing. – REUTERS

One independent research organization says that the family of Omran Daqneesh – the bloodied boy in the photo that went viral during the Aleppo siege last year – has been forced to publicly speak. Daqneesh and his father recently appeared in a video clip in which they told a reporter they did not want to leave Syria, where they currently reside, and they are now in good health. "They are under government control now and this is a government that we know arrests and tortures anyone that speaks out against it,” said Valerie Szybala from the Syria Institute. “To me the situation seems to suggest this is probably coerced.” – REUTERS

A new study suggests that moderate amounts of alcohol can contribute to changes in brain structure. Researchers examined the brains of 550 middle-aged drinkers over the course of 30 years to draw their conclusions. People who drank more than 30 units a week on average had the highest risk of showing signs of brain damage. However, moderate drinkers – people who had between 14-to-21 units per week – were still far more likely to also exhibit signs of brain damage, compared to those who abstained from alcohol. "And we found no support for a protective effect of light consumption on brain structure," the researchers said. – REUTERS

An official says that the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system may not be rolled out for a year. South Korea is currently looking into the environmental impact of the system. During this time, it will not withdraw two of the system’s launchers, which are already in action, but four additional launchers will not be deployed. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has called for the halt of THAAD since taking office. – CNN

The trial began Tuesday for Michelle Carter, the 20-year-old woman accused of involuntary manslaughter in the suicide of her then-boyfriend Conrad Roy. Three years ago, Carter allegedly convinced Roy to kill himself with a slew of text messages. Roy eventually took his own life via carbon monoxide poisoning after locking himself in his truck. "She used Conrad as a pawn in a sick game of life and death for attention," said prosecutor Maryclare Flynn. Carter could face up to 20 years in prison if she is convicted. - ABCN

President Trump reportedly spoke with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Tuesday, according to a White House document. Despite ongoing tension in the region with US ally Qatar, the document does not mention that country by name. "The President underscored that a united Gulf Cooperation Council is critical to defeating terrorism and promoting regional stability," the document read. Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies have cut ties to Qatar due to its alleged support of terrorism, which the country has refuted. Today, the United Arab Emirates announced that "expressing sympathy, inclination or favoritism toward Qatar" will now be punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a minimum fine of about $136,000. – CNN