--- description: The House of Representatives is expected to vote Thursday on the American Health Care Act. These are today's top stories. title: Top Stories: London Attack, Obamacare Repeal and National Puppy Day image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte09577e5296985b6/6988bf9bf887dcf855e998c2/britain-terror-attack.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [U.S.](/section/us/) ## U.S. Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # The Morning Brief: London Terrorist Attack, Obamacare Repeal Vote and National Puppy Day  by [Melissa Chan](/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 23, 2017 12:39 PM CUT  British police officers bow their heads as they stand near a police cordon directly outside New Scotland Yard and within sight of the Houses of Parliament in central London on March 23, 2017. British police officers bow their heads as they stand near a police cordon directly outside New Scotland Yard and within sight of the Houses of Parliament in central London on March 23, 2017.Justin Tallis—AFP/Getty Images  by [Melissa Chan](/author/melissa-chan/)  ## Melissa Chan Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Mar 23, 2017 12:39 PM CUT Good morning. These are today’s top stories: ## London terrorist attack leaves 4 dead At least four people were killed and dozens were injured in London yesterday in a [terrorist attack outside Parliament](http://time.com/4709244/london-attack-parliament-what-to-know/?xid=homepage "undefined"). Authorities said a British-born man, “inspired by international terrorism,” plowed an SUV into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before fatally stabbing an officer outside the Houses of Parliament. He was shot dead, and at least eight people were later arrested in connection with the violence. “We are not afraid,” British Prime Minister Theresa May said today. ## House set to vote on Obamacare repeal bill The House of Representatives is [expected to vote today](http://time.com/4710478/obamacare-repeal-donald-trump-test/?xid=homepage "undefined") on the American Health Care Act, the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The legislation needs 216 votes to pass the chamber, but many lawmakers have reservations about the bill, and it’s unclear whether it has enough support to get the green light. ## Intel was gathered on Trump transition team The intelligence community [collected information](http://time.com/4709443/devin-nunes-trump-transition-intelligence/?xid=homepage "undefined") on members of President Donald Trump’s transition team, according to Rep. Devin Nunes, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. The intelligence was gathered “incidentally” from November through January, he said. **Also:** [Police say](http://time.com/4709644/james-harris-jackson-new-york-black-men/ "undefined") a Baltimore man came to New York specifically to **kill black men.** **Nine women** **died** of a [rare cancer](http://fortune.com/2017/03/22/breast-implants-cancer-fda/?xid=homepage "undefined") that has been linked to **breast implants**, federal officials said. A majority of American consumers — 73% — **die in debt**, [new data](https://money.com/americans-die-in-debt/ "undefined") shows. A **bumble bee** species is now [officially](http://time.com/4709114/bumble-bee-endangered-species-trump/?xid=homepage "undefined") **endangered** in the U.S. German scientists are [testing](http://time.com/4710726/germany-artificial-sun/?xid=homepage "undefined") out the “**world’s largest artificial sun**.” Dog lovers around the country today are [celebrating](http://time.com/4709801/national-puppy-day-2017-dogs-save-children/ "undefined") **National Puppy Day.** _The Morning Brief is published Mondays through Fridays. 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