Soul Singer Sharon Jones, 60, Dies
Jones, known for generating powerful, energetic performances despite her small stature while fronting The Dap-Kings for the past decade, had been fighting pancreatic cancer since 2013.
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New Yorker Editor David Remnick Describes Obama's Reactions To Election
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker talks about his interviews with President Obama in the days before and after the election.
New York Jury Convicts Nephews of Venezuela's First Lady On Drug Trafficking Charges
Prosecutors argued that the defendants thought their ties to Venezuela's first family would facilitate their scheme to smuggle a large shipment of cocaine to the U.S.
New York Attorney General Says Trump Agrees To Trump University Settlement
Eric Schneiderman called the settlement "a stunning reversal by Donald Trump and a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university."
Racially Charged Remarks Derailed Trump's Attorney General Nominee 30 Years Ago
Thirty years ago, Jeff Sessions' history of racial comments derailed him from a job as a federal judge. Now, President-elect Trump has nominated the Alabama senator to run the Justice Department.
Jared Kushner And The Anti-Nepotism Statute That Might Keep Him From The White House
Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, might not be able to fill a position in the White House because of a federal anti-nepotism statute.
This Week In Race: Sisterhood, Immigration, And The 'Official Shoe Of White People'
What's popping with race this week? Here are few hardy racial matters to chew on as you head into Thanksgiving week.
Chaos In The Trump Transition? Actually, The Pace Of Hiring Is Right On Track
Donald Trump has begun filling key jobs in his administration as fast or faster than previous incoming administrations.
No New Federal Oil And Gas Leases In The Arctic Ocean For The Next Five Years
The Obama administration has removed Arctic locations from planned oil and gas leases for the next 5 years. Ten of the 11 approved lease areas are in the Gulf of Mexico.
Donald Trump Reaches $25 Million Settlement In Trump University Case
President-elect Donald Trump has settled three outstanding lawsuits related to his now defunct Trump University. The $25 million settlement was announced Friday by the New York Attorney General's office.