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Viola is a West Point graduate who served in the 101st Airborne Division before founding his own company and becoming chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Now that the annual Miss World pageant has concluded, here is a look at the winner, the runner-ups and the full event in pictures.

The actress was 99 years old.

Trailing rises in government bond yields and the Fed's interest rate target, higher mortgage rates may be squeezing out potential homebuyers.

A new study found that bacteria in oxygen-poor ocean areas can survive on less than previously thought.

Voting day is here for the Electoral College. Follow along with live updates.

The process of American democracy will be playing out in real time on Monday.

The bill would have extended the sanctions imposed by the Obama administration in 2014 for five more years.

The ‘Rocky’ star said he would be more effective in helping military veterans “find gainful employment, suitable housing and financial assistance.”

Gabor, referred to as the original Kim Kardashian, was one of the first women to be “famous for being famous.”

A second survey indicated 52 percent of Republicans are under the mistaken impression Trump won the popular vote as well as the electoral vote.

President Barack Obama has said the U.S. will retaliate against Russian hacking aimed at interfering with the U.S. presidential election. Here are some actions the U.S. could take.

Trump spokeswoman Kellyanne Conway rejected the idea and called on the CIA to release its evidence in the hacking investigation.

The 538 electors meet in their respective state capitals Monday to vote for president. If 37 Republicans defect, Donald Trump would be denied the presidency.

People as young as 18 may be able to consume marijuana recreationally when laws pass in 2017.

A recent investigation found that the link between the military pesticide and birth defects in veterans' children was largely ignored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The study examined 1,000 women who sought an abortion during a five-year period.

President-elect Donald Trump visited key swing states and expressed his gratitude for his win against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Share a book from President Barack Obama's summer reading list or a Pulitzer Prize winner for a meaningful holiday gift.

The crash on Interstate 95 near Eastern Avenue was blamed on icy conditions in the city.

President-elect Donald Trump and some of his advisers, like Rudy Guiliani, have said they will consider creating a registry to keep track of all Muslims in the United States.

When and where to watch the president-elect's rallying "thank you" speech in Mobile ahead of the Electoral College vote.

Before opening presents, kick off Christmas Day with a holiday blessing.

There are more ways to help the homeless during the brutally cold winter months than by giving them warm clothes and blankets.

Previous counts may have used insufficient methods, according to a new report.

While your doctor knows best, here is a running list of immunizations and boosters you might want to look into for the new year.

The supermoon was the third in three months.

The money will also be used to fund studies on marijuana's effects on breast milk and cardiovascular effects.

The health department pulled down the ad on anti-smoking campaign landed up on the website that tried to auction George Zimmerman’s gun with which he killed Trayvon Martin.