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Senate Democrats speak Oct. 12 after a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee. They have announced they will boycott Thursday's scheduled committee vote on Barrett.

Democrats Plan To Boycott Senate Committee Vote On Barrett Nomination

Democrats see Mitch McConnell's rush to confirm Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett as unprecedented and "outrageous," but they have little power to stop it in a GOP-controlled Senate.

NXIVM Cult Leader Sentenced To 120 Years In Prison

Keith Raniere, 60, was convicted last year of sex trafficking, human trafficking and racketeering for his role as the head of the cult. "He robbed me of my youth,'' a victim reportedly told the court.

President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a historic appearance at Pearl Harbor on Tuesday. While Abe is not the first Japanese leader to visit the landmark, he's the first do so publicly and alongside a U.S. president.

At Pearl Harbor, Obama And Japan's Leader Tout Reconciliation

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Obama stood side-by-side at the site of the 1941 attack. Both leaders memorialized the dead and spoke strongly of the relationship between the two nations.

Jamaica Says U.S. And Others Are 'Poaching' Its Nurses

Some surgeries are being postponed due to a lack of nursing staff.

Maggie Ballard of Wichita, Kan., and her "blessing box" filled with food and personal care items that she and others have donated.

A New Type Of Food Pantry Is Sprouting In Yards Across America

Similar to "little free library" boxes that are filled with free books, these "blessing boxes" are stocked with food and toiletries for people in need to take — anonymously and whenever they want.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, shown at a news conference at Davao's international airport on Dec. 17, says family planning is critical for reducing poverty.

In Majority Catholic Philippines, Duterte Orders Better Access To Birth Control

A law in the Philippines mandates universal access to contraception, but the Supreme Court and the Catholic Church have fought its implementation. President Rodrigo Duterte is pushing back.

Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart following their meeting outside Moscow on March 22.

Massive Document Leak Reveals Offshore Accounts Of World Leaders

A new trove of leaked documents shows close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin moved vast sums of money to offshore accounts.

Officer Caesar Goodson, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, arrives at the courthouse in Baltimore ahead of Thursday's verdict.

Officer Who Drove Van In Freddie Gray Case Found Not Guilty Of Murder

A Baltimore court has acquitted Officer Caesar Goodson of second-degree murder in a case related to the death of Freddie Gray. Goodson drove the van that transported Gray.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the audience during a campaign event at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, N.C., on Tuesday.

Trump Campaign Says 'Dishonest Media' Misinterpreted His Second Amendment Comment

Donald Trump charged that Hillary Clinton wanted to "abolish the Second Amendment," then appeared to many to suggest taking up arms against her. His campaign says his statement was only political.

Education may help brains cope with cognitive decline, and treatments for high blood pressure and other health problems may decrease dementia risk.

Dementia Risk Declines, And Education May Be One Reason Why

The prevalence of Alzheimer's and other dementias declined by almost 3 percent from 2000 to 2012, a study finds. That could be a result of people getting more education, and better health overall.

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