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President Trump released his long-awaited plan to direct $1.5 trillion toward upgrading U.S. roads, bridges, airports and other public works projects.

Also: The penalty phase of the Boston Marathon bombing trial will begin; a German murder trial opens for the alleged "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz" and a Japanese maglev train reaches 375 mph.

Also: Federal indictments are announced against Oregon occupiers; Florida declares a health emergency over the Zika virus; and the IRS has a hardware malfunction, delaying electronic tax preparation.

Also: Funeral today for slain Virginia Tech police officer; Russian billionaire says he'll challenge Putin; Occupy protesters aim to close West Coast ports.

Also: Seven Marines die when helicopters collide in Southwest; administration releases "online privacy act;" Google Glasses are coming.

Also: Clashes in the streets of Athens over latest Greek austerity measures; Rep. Bachus being investigated over alleged insider trading; trade deficit widens; Jerry Sandusky due in court.

Also: Santorum won all three contests Tuesday; Egyptian judge lays out case against foreign groups.

Also: U.S. aims more sanctions at Russian officials; Army general gets no jail time in sexual misconduct case.

Also: Malaysia is now actively searching for migrants adrift at sea; U.S. and Cuban officials hold a new round of talks; and a man is indicted for flying a gyrocopter to the U.S. Capitol grounds.

Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.