Obama will host more than 50 world leaders to discuss nuclear security and Islamic State.
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Obama welcomes leaders from more than 50 countries to Washington, DC, today for his fourth and final Nuclear Security Summit. Despite a boycott by Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaders will discuss how to stop the Islamic State group developing radioactive "dirty bombs." —The Washington PostTrump Attacked by Both Sides for Abortion 'Punishment' Comments
Donald Trump received flak from both pro-choice and pro-life advocates for saying women should face "some form of punishment" for abortions. Despite later attempts to backtrack, Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, said Trump's comments showed he was "out of touch with the pro-life movement." —NBC News
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Anger in Minneapolis as Officers Cleared
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Wednesday night in Minneapolis shouting "No justice, no peace" near the spot Jamar Clark was shot by police last November. A state prosecutor declined to charge two police officers for the 24-year-old's death. —CBS NewsClinton to be Interviewed by FBI Boss
FBI Director James Comey is reportedly likely to interview Hillary Clinton within days as part of the investigation of her use of a private email server. Former Clinton Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills and former State Department staffer Philippe Reines also face interviews by investigators. —MediateNew Libyan Leaders Arrive by Boat
Leaders of Libya's new unity government have arrived in Tripoli by boat in an attempt to take control of the country. Tripoli's airspace has been closed, preventing the Presidency Council, based in Tunisia, from arriving by air. Libya has been ruling by warring militias since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. —BBC NewsUN Condemns Israeli Army Killing
Senior UN officials have condemned the killing of a Palestinian man by an Israeli soldier, saying the evidence indicated a "clear case" of extrajudicial execution. A video showed the soldier shoot Abed al-Fattah Yusri al-Sharif, 21, in the head at close range as he lay on the ground. —Al JazeeraQatar Accused of World Cup Forced Labor
Amnesty International has accused Qatar of using forced labor to build a stadium for the World Cup in 2022, saying workers have had their wages withheld and passports confiscated. The rights group also accused FIFA of failing to stop the World Cup being "built on human rights abuses." —CNN Argentina Approves Debt Deal
Argentina's senate has approved a landmark deal to repay creditors holding defaulted debt, marking the end of a 14-year period without access to international capital markets. The country has until April 14 to pay $4.65 billion to a group of hedge funds. —Reuters
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Wednesday night in Minneapolis shouting "No justice, no peace" near the spot Jamar Clark was shot by police last November. A state prosecutor declined to charge two police officers for the 24-year-old's death. —CBS NewsClinton to be Interviewed by FBI Boss
FBI Director James Comey is reportedly likely to interview Hillary Clinton within days as part of the investigation of her use of a private email server. Former Clinton Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills and former State Department staffer Philippe Reines also face interviews by investigators. —Mediate
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Leaders of Libya's new unity government have arrived in Tripoli by boat in an attempt to take control of the country. Tripoli's airspace has been closed, preventing the Presidency Council, based in Tunisia, from arriving by air. Libya has been ruling by warring militias since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. —BBC NewsUN Condemns Israeli Army Killing
Senior UN officials have condemned the killing of a Palestinian man by an Israeli soldier, saying the evidence indicated a "clear case" of extrajudicial execution. A video showed the soldier shoot Abed al-Fattah Yusri al-Sharif, 21, in the head at close range as he lay on the ground. —Al JazeeraQatar Accused of World Cup Forced Labor
Amnesty International has accused Qatar of using forced labor to build a stadium for the World Cup in 2022, saying workers have had their wages withheld and passports confiscated. The rights group also accused FIFA of failing to stop the World Cup being "built on human rights abuses." —CNN Argentina Approves Debt Deal
Argentina's senate has approved a landmark deal to repay creditors holding defaulted debt, marking the end of a 14-year period without access to international capital markets. The country has until April 14 to pay $4.65 billion to a group of hedge funds. —Reuters
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Whoopi Goldberg. Photo via Wikimedia.Conservative Christians Say Disney Declared 'Public War' on Them
A Texas-based conservative group has blasted Disney for supporting LGBT rights, saying the company has declared "public war" on Christianity. Disney has threatened to boycott Georgia for considering a bill discriminating against LGBT people. —The Huffington PostControversial Anti-Vaccination Doc Gets Early Release
The documentary Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe will be released in New York City this Friday, weeks before the Tribeca Film Festival. Robert De Niro's festival recently canceled a screening of the film because it controversially links autism with vaccination. —VarietySnoop's Brother Launches Canadian Label
Snoop Dogg's brother Bing Worthington has started a record label in Canada: a merger of Dogg Records and Urban Heat Legends. "I feel like Canada's the only place that treats you like a person," said Worthington. —NoiseyWhoopi Goldberg Launched Weed Products for Period PainThe actress and talk show host has dove into the world of marijuana edibles, launching a line of products aimed at women experiencing menstrual discomfort. "I don't see how it can be pushed back," she says of the legalization of marijuana. —MunchiesDone with reading today? Watch our new film 'Poland's Independence Day March Was a Right-Wing Victory Parade'
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A Texas-based conservative group has blasted Disney for supporting LGBT rights, saying the company has declared "public war" on Christianity. Disney has threatened to boycott Georgia for considering a bill discriminating against LGBT people. —The Huffington PostControversial Anti-Vaccination Doc Gets Early Release
The documentary Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe will be released in New York City this Friday, weeks before the Tribeca Film Festival. Robert De Niro's festival recently canceled a screening of the film because it controversially links autism with vaccination. —VarietySnoop's Brother Launches Canadian Label
Snoop Dogg's brother Bing Worthington has started a record label in Canada: a merger of Dogg Records and Urban Heat Legends. "I feel like Canada's the only place that treats you like a person," said Worthington. —NoiseyWhoopi Goldberg Launched Weed Products for Period PainThe actress and talk show host has dove into the world of marijuana edibles, launching a line of products aimed at women experiencing menstrual discomfort. "I don't see how it can be pushed back," she says of the legalization of marijuana. —MunchiesDone with reading today? Watch our new film 'Poland's Independence Day March Was a Right-Wing Victory Parade'