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8 Ways We've Changed Since the Last Time We Had a New President

It was only eight years ago when President Obama took office, but it seems like a lifetime. Smartphones were a luxury. Donald Trump was a reality TV star. Taylor Swift sang country music. Now Obama's hair is graying, Beyoncé is …

#RIP Harambe ...'s Grandma

In her 49 years, Josephine the gorilla survived being placed into a zoo from the wild; cataract surgery; and, of course, the shooting death of her famous grandson, Harambe.

5 Things for Thursday, January 19, 2017: Barack Obama, Climate Change, Gambia

Has it been eight years already? Today we say bye to Barack and we look forward to Trump's tomorrow. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Texas Police Detective Killed In Standoff

A Little Elm, Texas, police detective died after being shot by a man barricaded inside a residence, the town's police chief said at a news conference Tuesday night. The suspected gunman was later found dead after the hours-long standoff.

African American Health Alliance Urges President-elect Trump to Meet with U.S. Surgeons General

In a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, the African American Health Alliance has called on him to meet jointly with the nation's surgeons general. The Alliance, co-chaired by Dr. Joycelyn Elders, is a nonprofit volunteer organization working to help further …

NAACP, Baxter Launch Partnership to Improve Access to Kidney Healthcare

The NAACP announced today that, with support from Baxter International Inc., it is launching a series of town hall events in communities across the country to improve knowledge about kidney disease and dialysis treatment options for African Americans. Baxter’s support …

Twitter Tips for Our Tweeter-in-Chief @realdonaldtrump (And the Rest of Us)

We're not going to lie; it happens to all of us when we tweet - the errant punctuation, the embarrassing typo. But Donald Trump is our tweeter-in-chief. He types 140 characters; he sends journalists into a tizzy. The rest of …

White House Press Secretary: The Work of Journalists Has Never Been More Important

White House press secretary Josh Earnest reflected on his time at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday, telling CNN the "role of journalists in our democracy has never been more important."

Jennifer Holliday Talks Death Threats and Backlash Over Trump Inauguration

Jennifer Holliday said it never dawned on her she would receive so much backlash over her initial decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Accused Cop Killer Captured, Orlando Police Say

After more than a month on the run, a man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer has been captured, officials said Tuesday night.

5 Things for Wednesday, January 18, 2017: Chelsea Manning, Obamacare, Markeith Loyd

Good morning. I'm back at it after feeling a little under the weather. But enough about me. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Colo, The Oldest Gorilla Ever On Record, Dies at 60

There's been another gorilla death at a zoo in Ohio. And while this one is of natural causes, it's no less heart-breaking.

Fort Lauderdale Shooter Says He Carried Out Attack for ISIS, FBI Claims

Esteban Santiago, the man charged with killing five people at the Fort Lauderdale airport, told FBI agents he carried out the attack on behalf of ISIS, FBI special agent Michael Ferlazzo testified at Santiago's bond hearing Tuesday.

Repealing Obamacare Without Replacement Would Strip 18 Million of Insurance: CBO

Repealing major Obamacare provisions without a replacement plan in place would quickly strip 18 million Americans of their insurance and cause premiums to skyrocket, according to a new Congressional Budget Office report released Tuesday.

Movers Begin Loading Obamas' Belongings Into New Home

President Barack Obama's stay at the White House doesn't officially end until Friday, but he's already getting a head start on moving into his new home.