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President Joe Biden said he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others. Are preemptive pardons for Trump's foes next?

Rural students enroll in and complete college at lower rates than their urban and suburban peers. What are colleges and universities doing to get more of them to apply?

As of Dec. 10, Boston has reported just 22 homicides – a little over half of the 40 it had just two years ago.

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has opened the playing field for a stronger U.S. hand in shaping what’s to come.

Some say violence is valid political speech. But the investigation of a CEO’s killing – with a citizen-led capture – sparked a different response.

In an effort to solidify Fox News’ conservative leaning, Rupert Murdoch tried to entrust the entirety of his media empire to his son, Lachlan. A judge rejected his attempt, saying that the pair had acted in “bad faith.” All four of his children are currently heirs.

With limited exceptions, the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to people born in America. But President-elect Donald Trump wants to end a century of legal precedent and eliminate birthright citizenship.

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a wave of frustration over the insurance industry. Patients are sharing personal stories, with many hoping the amplified voices lead to change in an industry often criticized for prioritizing profits over people.

Almost two years after national protests sparked by the police killing of Tyre Nichols, the U.S. Department of Justice has validated citizen concerns. Its new report finds Memphis police officers use excessive force and discriminate against Black people.

Pete Hegseth is the second Trump Cabinet pick meeting resistance from some Senate Republicans. But here’s why other controversial nominees may not face similar opposition.