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Apple restores peach emoji to original design

Apple heard its fans and decided to listen - because the peach emoji is back to its former glory.

PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Ohio State Up; Michigan, Clemson Still Top 4

Ohio State moved into second in the College Football Playoff rankings behind Alabama, with Michigan and Clemson still in the top four after losing for the first time this season.

Facebook's Fake News Problem: What's Its Responsibility?

Facebook is under fire for failing to rein in fake and biased news stories that some believe may have swayed the presidential election. Its predicament stems from this basic conundrum: It exercises great control over the news its users see, but it declines to assume the editorial responsibility that traditional publishers do.

House GOP Nominates Ryan As Speaker, With Trump's Support

Speaker Paul Ryan unanimously won his GOP colleagues' votes on Tuesday for another term at the helm of the House. He told fellow Republicans he had President-elect Donald Trump's support, and heralded "the dawn of a new, unified Republican government."

Five Students Stabbed At High School In Utah

Reports claim five students were stabbed at a high school in Utah Tuesday morning.

In Complete Reversal, Obama Refuses To Criticize Trump

President Barack Obama on Monday abandoned his dire warnings and dark predictions about his newly elected successor and urged Americans to give President-elect Donald Trump time to rise to the daunting responsibilities of the office, breaking sharply from his Democratic allies who have quickly condemned Trump's first major decisions.

Giuliani Emerges As Favorite For Trump's Secretary Of State

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani emerged as the favorite to serve as secretary of state in Donald Trump's incoming administration, a senior Trump official said as the president-elect narrowed down his Cabinet picks.

Chili's Manager Takes Away Vet's Free Meal On Veterans Day

The parent company of Chili's says it wants to make things right after a veteran had his free meal taken away on Veterans Day.

Prisons Fight Opioids With $1,000 Injection: Does It Work?

U.S. prisons are experimenting with a high-priced monthly injection that could help addicted inmates stay off opioids after they are released, but skeptics question its effectiveness and say the manufacturer has aggressively marketed an unproven drug to corrections officials.

The Mother Of Two Sons Killed By Father Tells Story

The mother of two young boys killed by their own father says that she suffered from domestic abuse at the hands of her husband.

Poll Expert Eats Bug On CNN After Trump Win

Poll expert Sam Wang said he would eat a bug if Donald Trump got more than 240 electoral votes. President-elect Donald Trump got 290 electoral votes and Wang held up his end of the deal.

108-Year-Old Fan Dies After Cubs Win World Series

Mabel Ball, the 108-year-old Cubs fan, died Tuesday at a nursing home in Northbrook Illinois.

TripAdvisor Says Mexico And Canada Most Booked After Election

TripAdvisor has released a list of the most booked international travel destinations immediately following the Presidential Election.

Jordyn Dumont's Accused Killer Gets Bond

But even his own attorney says he'll never be able to afford it. Billy McCullen also pleaded not guilty in the little girl's murder. Why McCullen's attorney said his client should be released from jail.

Singer-Songwriter And Poet Leonard Cohen Dead At Age 82

Leonard Cohen, the baritone-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter who seamlessly blended spirituality and sexuality in hits like "Hallelujah," ''Suzanne" and "Bird on a Wire," has died at age 82.

Mr. Trump Comes To Washington: Triumphant Tour For The Victor

President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation's capital Thursday, holding a cordial White House meeting with President Barack Obama, sketching out priorities with Republican congressional leaders and taking in the majestic view from where he'll be sworn in to office.