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North Korean women defectors risk abduction, sexual assault in China and North Korea 5 hours ago

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DOJ report finds systematic discrimination in Ferguson

WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Police officers in Ferguson, Mo., were routinely involved in discrimination against African-Americans, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice found.

Netanyahu to Congress: Don't accept 'bad deal' with Iran

WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke in front of a joint meeting of Congress to discuss Iranian nuclear negotiations.

House passes clean DHS funding bill

WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The House passed a Department of Homeland Security spending bill without any riders to dismantle Obama's immigration programs with a vote of 257-167 on Tuesday.

Pakistan Taliban group lost support after attack on school

LAHORE, Pakistan, March 3 (News Lens Pakistan) -- A December Taliban attack on Peshawar schoolchildren has harmed the group's popular support.

Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus to plead guilty to sharing classified info with mistress

WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Gen. David Petraeus is expected to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of mishandling classified information.

Great white shark caught and released in Gulf of Mexico

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- A Florida shark fishing club shared photos of a nearly 10-foot great white shark they caught and released while fishing from the beach.

Dawn probe to begin hunt for Ceres' water

PASADENA, Calif., March 3 (UPI) -- As NASA's Dawn probe continues its approach to the dwarf planet Ceres, engineers back on Earth are preparing to initiate the scientific portion of the mission.

North Korean envoy: Regime can launch preemptive strikes

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 3 (UPI) -- North Korea's top foreign envoy said at a United Nations-backed disarmament conference that his country has the capability to deter the United States and launch preemptive strikes if necessary.

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Las Vegas hospital accidentally sends miscarried fetuses to laundry

Twin 16-week-old fetuses were found wrapped in Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center dirty linen at a laundry facility in Henderson, Nev., on Tuesday.

Alabama Supreme Court halts same-sex marriages

Alabama's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered probate judges to stop handing out same-sex marriage licenses.

Rikers Island inmates stop sexual assault of guard

A group of inmates at Rikers Island prison in New York saved a female guard from being raped after she was trapped inside a watch post with another inmate.

DOJ report finds systematic discrimination in Ferguson

Police officers in Ferguson, Mo., were routinely involved in discrimination against African-Americans, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice found.

Smithsonian museums ban selfie sticks

The Smithsonian has banned the use of selfie sticks in all of its museums in Washington D.C.

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South Korea to move forward with plans for unification

A committee headed by South Korean president Park Geun-hye plans to finish preparatory work for Korean unification in two to three years, the committee's vice chief said Tuesday.

North Korean women defectors risk abduction, sexual assault in China and North Korea

One woman said she was the victim of human trafficking in China. Another confessed she picked her way through dog feces to find undigested kernels of corn for food. Yet a third woman said she watched helplessly as her army colleagues were forced to grant sexual favors to more powerful men in North Korea's ruling elite.

Rolf Harris expunged from British chivalrous order after sex assault conviction

Rolf Harris stripped of his title as Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire after sexual assault conviction.

Nobel Prize committee leader Jagland ousted

Thorbjorn Jagland, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Prize committee who oversaw Barack Obama's receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize, was voted out of office.

Ukrainian bank hikes interest rate to 30 percent

Ukraine's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate Tuesday to stabilize its currency and keep the country solvent until loans arrive.

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Goldfish-swallowing Briton banned from owning fish

A British man has been banned from owning fish for five years after he posted a video online showing him swallow a live goldfish.

'Praying' pig at Chinese temple becomes a viral star

A pig has become a viral star in China after escaping from its farm and bowing its head in front of a Buddhist temple in what appears to be a prayer pose.

Australian Museum welcomes 'alien of the deep' goblin shark

The Australian Museum announced the body of a rare goblin shark, the "alien of the deep," is being added to its collection.

Rescued Australian fruit bat has a banana bonanza

Wildlife rescuers in Australia shared a video of a fruit bat left hungry by the country's rainfall finding enthusiastic solace in an offered banana.

Digger helps elephant escape mud pit in Kenya

A wildlife photographer in Kenya captured video footage of a construction company using a digger to free an elephant from a mud pit.

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Business

NBC to offer streaming comedy subscription service

NBCUniversal announced its growing participation with the cable-cutting movement by announcing a new comedy-centric subscription-based package.

Target to cut thousands of jobs as part of $2B restructuring

Target is planning to cut "several thousand" jobs over the next two years as part of a restructuring to save the retailer $2 billion.

Uber releases quarterly magazine for drivers

Uber has started a magazine, dubbed Momentum, to connect its drivers.

Predator B drone being offered to Spain

Remotely piloted Predator B aircraft are to be offered to Spain under a partnership between GA-ASI and Spanish engineering company SENER.

Oil prices recover from Monday's loss

Geopolitical issues helped oil prices recover ground lost during the previous session, with Brent crude oil moving Tuesday back above $60 per barrel.

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New study intends to better define 'normal' penis size

To help ease male anxiety, researchers at Kings College London set out to establish the most accurate and comprehensive 'normal range' for penis dimensions.

New study shows e-cigs are easily accessible to teens

A study by researchers at the University of North Carolina has revealed just how incredibly easy it is for teenagers to procure electronic cigarettes online.

New migraine treatment shows promise

A new intervention for patients dealing with recurring migraines was able to reduce the severity of symptoms and diminish the need for migraine meds.

Study finds evidence Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a biological illness

Researchers from Columbia University and elsewhere have found evidence Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a biological illness, not psychological.

Florida county sees small, rare increase in leprosy cases

Volusia County, Fla., has experienced a small but unexpected increase in the number of cases of leprosy in the past five months.

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Entertainment

'Community's season 6 trailer debuts

Community fans rejoiced last year when the show creeped closer to creator Dan Harmon's

Zachary Quinto: Leonard Nimoy was a 'father figure' to me

Zachary Quinto paid tribute Monday to his predecessor, late {i:Star Trek} legend Leonard Nimoy,

Chris Brown is reportedly father to a 9-month-old baby girl

Chris Brown reportedly fathered a daughter with a woman named Nia nine months ago.

Marlon Wayans to host new NBC variety series featuring Cheryl Burke, Joe Jonas

NBC says it has ordered six hourlong episodes of the comedy variety series "I Can Do That!," with Marlon Wayans to serve as host.

Sarah Michelle Gellar joins voice cast of 'Star Wars Rebels'

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" icon Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined the voice cast for Season 2 of the animated series "Star Wars Rebels," Disney XD said Tuesday.

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Sports

UK beats UGA, stays unbeaten

Kentucky put a scare into Big Blue Nation, but Karl-Anthony Towns and the top-ranked Wildcats found a way to win another close game.

Chicago Bulls slide by Washington Wizards

A pair of hustle plays led to a Chicago Bulls win Tuesday night.

Atlanta Hawks rally past Harden-less Houston Rockets

The short-handed Houston Rockets gave their best Atlanta Hawks impersonation for three quarters on Tuesday.

Report: Philadelphia Eagles to trade LeSean McCoy to Buffalo Bills

The Philadelphia Eagles have a deal in place to trade former NFL rushing champion LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso, ESPN.com reported on Tuesday.

Reports: Denver Nuggets fire Shaw

The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Brian Shaw, according to multiple reports.

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Science

Rosetta sees its shadow, six more weeks of science

Rosetta's camera caught a glimpse of the probe's shadow on the surface of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the comet it's been orbiting for months.

Scientists say salt may guard against infection

A new study suggests salt accumulates in the skin of mice and humans as a biological strategy for warding off infections.

Different sort of life possible on Saturn's moon, scientists say

Researchers have developed a theoretical framework for methane-based life forms that could exist on a super cold world like Titan, Saturn's largest moon.

Iron vapors help scientists understand formation of Earth, moon

Researchers have been able to study the behavior of vaporized iron -- gaining a better understanding of the formation of the Earth and the moon.

Dawn probe to begin hunt for Ceres' water

As NASA's Dawn probe continues its approach to the dwarf planet Ceres, engineers back on Earth are preparing to initiate the scientific portion of the mission.

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