Obama Appeals for Unity, Warns of Threats to Democracy
The president warned that the nation faces threats to democracy, such as issues of economic and racial inequality.
California Storm Brings Down Giant Sequoia Tree
A powerful storm has brought down one of the most famous trees in the United States.
Trump Appoints Son-in-Law as Top Adviser
Trump asked Kushner to serve as a senior adviser to the president.
Experts Divided over How Trump Policies Will Affect Oil Industry
Oil industry leaders and experts have conflicting opinions about what the policies of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump could mean for the oil industry.
US Intelligence: Top Russian Officials Tried to Influence 2016 Election
U.S. intelligence agencies have said they have evidence that Russia hacked the emails of Democratic Party officials.
Ford to Expand American Car Factory, Cancels Plans to Build in Mexico
Ford Motor Company says it has cancelled plans to build a car factory in Mexico.
Young Boy Rescues Brother Trapped Under Furniture
Brock and Bowdy played on a dresser before it tipped over.
Trump’s Nominees to Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
The U.S. Senate is considering the nominees for top government positions.
US House Republicans Drop Plans to Weaken Ethics Office
Republican lawmakers in the United States Congress have suspended plans to weaken an office that investigates possible ethics violations.
US to Continue Investigating Civil Rights Murders
In a 2015 report, the Justice Department said little progress had been made.