Investigators in Illinois say a police officer whose fatal shooting triggered a massive manhunt committed suicide. Police say the officer carefully staged his death because he was about to be exposed as a thief.

The British government said on Wednesday that it is increasingly concerned that the Russian jet that crashed on Saturday was brought down by a bomb. They said they are suspending flights to and from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula as a security precaution.

A sandstorm swept across parts of the Middle East on Wednesday, engulfing Jordan's capital in a cloud of dust. Michelle Obama's visit to the country was delayed because of the harsh weather. The first lady had planned to meet with Jordanian dignitaries on Thursday.

Northern Arizona is getting an early taste of winter weather. Snow was falling in parts of Flagstaff on Wednesday. Forecasters say snow showers in the area will increase through Wednesday evening.

Krysta Fauria, Associated Press with AP News Minute.