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After President Donald Trump delivers the 2020 State of the Union address Tuesday evening, many Americans will be introduced to a less-familiar face: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who’s set to deliver the Democratic Party’s response to Trump. Giving the State of the Union response speech is a coveted job. It…

Since exiting the Oval Office, Barack Obama has tried his hand at a number of post-presidency gigs—author, Richard Branson’s hangout buddy, and Netflix producer among them. But a picture taken in Malaysia in mid-December that resurfaced over the weekend suggests something more exciting (for us) than all that. It seems…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption"One of the greats" - members of the public and celebrities react to Bryant's deathUS basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in California, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans around the world.Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna,…

A tragic ending to an immense legacy, Kobe Bryant passed away earlier today at 41, sending shock waves throughout the community. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria Onore, also passed. Upon finishing one of the most legendary careers the NBA has ever seen,…

(CNN)On the final day of the opening argument to remove President Donald Trump from office, the lead impeachment manager, Rep. Adam Schiff of California, first turned to the little known Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado.Crow took on a key Republican argument: after a couple of months, the aid was released…

Certain kinds of pasta can be considered a vegetable for millions of public school meals, according to new rules proposed by Donald Trump's administration. The new school guidelines released by the US Department of Agriculture last week would allow for more …

The National Portrait Gallery’s popular and distinctive portraits of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will go on a five-city tour starting in 2021, the museum announced Thursday. The portraits will leave Washington in June of 2021 to be featured in temporary exhibitions at five museums around…

(WASHINGTON) — The New York Times has endorsed not one but two candidates for the Democratic nomination for president, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar from the party’s moderate wing and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren from the progressive wing. The paper sa…

Michelle Obama is the gift that keeps on giving. The former first lady shared her 2020 workout playlist (and maybe the secret behind her renowned arms?) to social media on Sunday and gave those looking to keep their New Year's fitness resolution a boost of m…