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The Latest: Trump University Lawsuits Settled For $25M

New York's attorney general says President-elect Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement to resolve three lawsuits over Trump University, his former school for real estate investors.

Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks, So Far

President-elect Donald Trump faces a daunting challenge as he prepares for his move to the White House: Selecting the men and women who will fill his administration.

Teacher Fired For Racist Comments Caught On Camera

A middle school teacher in Baltimore, Maryland, was fired after footage of her spouting racially charged comments at her students went viral.

AP Source: Trump Offers Flynn National Security Adviser Job

President-elect Donald Trump began building out his national security team Thursday, offering retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn the job of national security adviser. The move came as Trump made his most direct foray into foreign policy since the election, meeting with Japan's prime minister.

Feds: Barrier To Gorilla Exhibit Entered By Boy Ineffective

A barrier separating Cincinnati Zoo visitors from a gorilla exhibit wasn't in compliance with standards when a 3-year-old boy slipped inside, resulting in the shooting death of an endangered gorilla named Harambe, federal inspectors concluded.

Mortgage Rates Surge Following Election

With mortgage rates surging following the election win of Donald Trump, homebuyers may feel compelled to snap up loans before rates rocket even higher. But housing experts say consumers shouldn't get carried away by the post-election wave.

Wildfires Cause Hacking And Wheezing Across The South

Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning across the Southeast has people coughing and wheezing, even in places like Atlanta that are far from the flames.

Man Dissolves After Trying to Soak In Yellowstone Hot Spring

A trip to one of the nation's natural wonders ended in a unnatural tragedy.

Democrats Call On Trump To Reconsider Bannon Appointment

House Democrats are calling on President-Elect Donald Trump to rescind the appointment of Breitbart News executive Steve Bannon as a senior White House Adviser.

SC Governor Nikki Haley And Lt. Governor Henry McMaster Being Considered For Trump's Cabinet

South Carolina's lieutenant governor says a member of Donald Trump's transition team has asked if he's interested in being attorney general.

Pluto's Frozen Heart May Hide Slushy Underground Ocean

Evidence is mounting for an ocean of slushy water at Pluto, buried beneath its frozen heart.

Service Arrangements Released For Former Billy Graham Crusades Music & Program Director, Cliff Barrows

Officials with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association confirm that 93-year-old Cliff Barrows, of Marvin, NC, has passed away.

Senate Democrats Select Schumer As Minority Leader

Senate Democrats have elected Chuck Schumer to be their new minority leader when Congress convenes in January. The New Yorker will be Washington's most powerful Democrat as the party confronts an all-Republican government led by Donald Trump.

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.