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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Several countries have requested an investigation of Venezuela for alleged crimes against humanity. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption toggle caption Frank Franklin II/AP Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Several countries have requested an investigation of Venezuela for alleged crimes against

Patrons at Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on sexual abuse allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Patrons at Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern watch the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on sexual abuse allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Pool/Getty Images Across the country, Americans were

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, center, may get a reprieve after a scare this week in which he expected to be fired. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, center, may get a reprieve after a scare this week in which he expected to be fired. Manuel

Pope Francis released a letter on Wednesday urging Catholics to trust his decision to form an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops in China. Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images Pope Francis released a letter on Wednesday urging Catholics to trust his decision

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room is prepared for Thursday’s planned testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room is prepared for Thursday’s planned testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Members of

A new report released by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog found that doctors were not properly vetted, putting immigrants and U.S. citizens at risk. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP A new report released by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog found that doctors were not properly vetted,

The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium in Baltimore, last year. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium in Baltimore, last year. Patrick Semansky/AP A Chinese citizen was arrested Tuesday on charges that he helped China in an effort

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that bees exposed to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, lose some of the beneficial bacteria in their guts and are more susceptible to infection and death. Vivian Abagiu/College of Natural Sciences at University of Texas in Austin hide caption toggle caption Vivian Abagiu/College

Cody Wilson, founder of a company that produces designs for controversial 3D-printed guns, was released on $150,000 bond from a Houston jail, following accusations that he sexually assaulted a minor. Eric Gay/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Cody Wilson, founder of a company that produces designs for controversial 3D-printed guns, was released on $150,000

A competitor arranges letter tiles while competing in the 2008 National School Scrabble Championship, in Providence, R.I. On Monday, Merriam-Webster published a revised The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary, adding 300 new words. Stew Milne/AP hide caption toggle caption Stew Milne/AP A competitor arranges letter tiles while competing in the 2008 National School Scrabble Championship, in

A grizzly bear in 2011 in Yellowstone National Park. A federal judge restored the species to the endangered list on Monday. Jim Urquhart/AP hide caption toggle caption Jim Urquhart/AP A grizzly bear in 2011 in Yellowstone National Park. A federal judge restored the species to the endangered list on Monday. Jim Urquhart/AP A federal judge