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Obama Pardons: Edward Snowden Urges President To Free Chelsea Manning, Who Could Be On Commutation 'Shortlist'

A Justice Department official told NBC News that the whistleblower's commutation could come in the remaining nine days of Obama's tenure.

Alexander Hamilton Quotes: 11 Sayings From Founding Father, First Treasury Secretary In Honor Of His Birthday

"Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing."

When Is MLK Day 2017? How Americans Came To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. With National Holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day wasn't made a national holiday until years after his death.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on Jan. 15, but American's will celebrate the civil rights leader one day after his birthday.

Police Shooting Statistics Show Black Police Officers Don't Help Stop Killings: Why Real Diversity, Not Tokenism, Matters

According to new research, only police departments that increase their number of black officers to “critical mass," or roughly 35 to 40 percent of the total force, could significantly drop the number of black killings by police.

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Cory Booker Jeff Sessions Testimony Live Stream: Attorney General's Confirmation Hearing Draws Protesters For Second Day

The Alabama senator testified at the second day of his confirmation hearing to become attorney general.

Rex Tillerson Confirmation Hearing Live Stream: How To Watch The Senate Debate Over Trump’s Secretary Of State Nominee

Watch the Committee on Foreign Relations discuss Tillerson's ties to Russia and his history of making deals with leaders across the globe.

Is It Safe To Walk In Florida? Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville Among Cities Not Safe For Pedestrians

The Sunshine State may not be the safest place to live.

Golden Shower Gate: Donald Trump Compares America To Nazi Germany In Tweet Blasting Intelligence Agencies

Intelligence agencies were getting "one last shot" at him, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted, before making a Nazi Germany comparison.

Trump's Alleged Golden Shower Episode: Kremlin Issues Denial

A Kremlin spokesman dismissed the report and said that the allegations could be a ploy to hurt bilateral relations between the U.S. and Russia.

Who Is Ahmed Mohammed El-Gammal? Arizona Man Accused Of Helping NYC Student Join ISIS Faces Trial

Ahmed Mohammed El Gammal, 44, has been charged with providing support to ISIS by helping a 24-year-old student travel to Syria.

Will Dylann Roof Get Lethal Injection? How South Carolina Carries Out Death Penalty After Sentencing

The 22-year-old, who admitted to carrying out the massacre of nine black parishioners in June 2015, was found guilty last month on all 33 counts.

Blue Lives Matter: Majority Of Police Believe Public Misunderstands Risks And Rewards Of Police Work, Survey Finds

The study found that three-quarters of officers were reluctant to use force, even if permitted and required, and were also less inclined to stop and question suspicious people.

Twinkie Recall Update 2017: Salmonella Concerns Cause Companies To Call Back Products Amid Expanding Recall Of Valley Milk Products’ Milk Powder Ingredients

Hostess Brands has issued a recall for its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies, in connection with the expanding FDA recall of milk powder ingredients produced by Valley Milk Products.

California Storm Update 2017: Dangerous Flooding, Blizzard Warning Issued For Sierra Nevada

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning in Sierra Nevada for Wednesday, saying conditions outside are “potentially life-threatening.”

Who Is Rex Tillerson? 5 Facts About Trump’s Nominee For Secretary Of State

Ranking 24th on Forbes’ 2016 list of “The World’s Most Powerful People,” Tillerson, 64, made about 500 times the median American household income in 2016.

How three marijuana companies are breaking stereotypes and taking cannabis mainstream.

Legal Marijuana States See Flood Of New Weed Products As Cannabis Goes Mainstream

Marijuana brands and companies are increasingly looking to reach new consumers with upscale products that go beyond weed's reputation as an easy high for people who like to wear tie-dye shirts.

George Washington Farewell Address Full Text: Read First US President’s Final Message To The Nation As He Ended His Second Term

The 32-page address by the first president of the United States is the most famous presidential farewell in the country’s history.

Endangered Species: Rusty Patched Bumblebee Now Protected In US, Fish & Wildlife Service Says

The final rule listing the insect as an endangered species will appear in the Federal Register on Jan. 11 and takes effect from Feb. 10.

Where Was Sasha Obama? President Barack Obama’s Younger Daughter Absent During Farewell Address In Chicago

Outgoing President Barack Obama made an emotional farewell speech in Chicago on Tuesday night. However, his younger daughter was not seen at the event.

What Happened With Trump And Golden Shower? Social Media Reacts To Next US President's Alleged 'Perverted Acts'

Leaked documents claimed that the president-elect engaged in the sex act at a hotel in Moscow.

Donald Trump Sex Allegations: Golden Showers, Child Rape, Moscow Prostitutes And Other Claims About Next US President

BuzzFeed News published Tuesday night unverified documents that alleged Trump was compromised by Russian officials who spied on him as he enjoyed kinky romps with foreign prostitutes.

Obama Farewell Address Transcript: Read Quotes And Watch Video From The President's Chicago Speech

"I am asking you to believe," the president said. "Not in my ability to bring about change – but in yours."

Obama Farewell Speech Live Stream: Where And How To Watch Outgoing President's Final White House Speech

President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at Chicago's McCormick Place at 9 p.m. EST.

Find out how to attend the Women's March on Washington following Donald Trump's inauguration.

Women's March On Washington 2017: How To Attend Trump Inauguration Protest

The protest will take place one day after President-Elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Is The Whole30 Diet Safe? Clean Eating Plan Disliked By Experts

The Whole30 diet follows the basic premise of many other clean eating fads, but just how healthy is it?

How Often Should You Exercise? Health Benefits And Death Risk Similar For Infrequent Exercisers, Study Says

People who exercised less frequently reaped the same health benefits as those who routinely did physical activity, the study said.

Who Is Eugenia Monteiro? Massachusetts Man Suspected Of Shooting Ex-Girlfriend, Then Committing Suicide

Massachusetts police found the dead body of a woman at her apartment on Monday night, then later discovered her ex-boyfriend had hung himself about 10 miles away.

Cure For Cancer? Joe Biden Vows To End Cancer Within 5 Years, But It Won't Be Easy

Biden said the country is much more prepared to fight cancer than it has ever been.

How To Stop Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominations: Breaking Down The Way Senate Confirmation Hearings Work

Tuesday kicked off the first of many Senate confirmation hearings for members of Donald Trump's future cabinet.

New Hampshire lawmaker wants to ban Russian alcohol following country's hack on DNC during election.

Russian DNC Hacking: New Hampshire May Ban Russian Vodka In Response To 2016 Presidential Election

Russian-made liquor would be banned from sale in over 70 stores throughout the state of New Hampshire.

Can You Sign Up For Military With A Tattoo? Air Force Changes Ink Policy To Improve Recruiting

The new policy announced Tuesday allows airmen to have tattoos anywhere except their head, neck and parts of their hands.

Jeff Sessions Marijuana Update: What Will Happen To Legal Drug Laws At State Level?

Marijuana advocates are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to make Jeff Sessions clarify his intentions for legal marijuana if he becomes the next U.S. attorney general.