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U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet focuses her March 6 address to the U.N. Human Rights Council on the threats posed by global inequality.

U.N. Rights Chief Warns Of Threats From Inequality

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet cautioned that the growing global disparity in wealth, and access to resources and justice, poses risks.

The flag of North Korea waves inside the compound of the North Korean embassy in Rome. North Korea's acting ambassador to Italy, Jo Song Gil, went into hiding with his wife in November, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service.

North Korean Diplomat In Italy Goes Into Hiding, Says Intelligence Agency

South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers in Seoul on Thursday that Ambassador Jo Song Gil escaped the North Korean embassy in Rome with his wife in early November.

A stampede at an Italian nightclub killed several people, and injured dozens. Italian officials say they are investigating what triggered the stampede.

Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured

Most of those killed were minors attending a rap concert. Officials have not determined what caused the stampede, but there are reports of pepper spray being used inside of the club.

An association made up of marijuana growers, dispensaries and other cannabis related businesses is calling on state regulators to take steps to ease Michigan's medical marijuana shortage

Cannabis businesses call on state regulators to fix Michigan's medical marijuana shortage

A new cannabis industry group is calling on state regulators to ease a medical marijuana shortage in Michigan. The newly formed Michigan Cannabis...

Juul Builds Lobbying Clout In Washington

The maker of controversial e-cigarettes spent $750,000 on lobbying during the last three months of 2018, a dramatic increase over $210,000 it spent in the second quarter of the year.

Penny Marshall played Laverne in <em>Laverne & Shirley </em>and went on to have a career as a Hollywood director. She died Monday at the age of 75.

Penny Marshall, Filmmaker And 'Laverne & Shirley' Star, Dies At 75

Marshall directed Big and A League of Their Own, among other films.

Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare After 3 Ukrainian Vessels Are Seized

Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as "unprovoked and crazy." At least three of their soldiers were injured.

Workers load ballots into machines at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office in Lauderhill, Fla.

CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of

The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.

Senate Judiciary Committee Minority Staff Director Brian Benczkowski (left) talks with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.on June 11, 2009, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Bipartisan Group Of DOJ Veterans Calls For Confirmation Of Nominee

Five former Justice officials are urging senators to advance the nomination of Brian Benczkowski to head the criminal division. Benczkowski performed work for a controversial Russian bank.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks to reporters in front of the courthouse in Newark, N.J., on Nov. 16, 2017. The federal bribery trial of Menendez ended in a mistrial when the jury said it was deadlocked on all charges against him.

Senate Ethics Panel Admonishes Sen. Menendez

The bipartisan panel unanimously agreed that Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., violated Senate rules and codes of conduct in his relationship with a longtime friend who was convicted of Medicare fraud.

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