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Vice President Pence says President Trump showed his "broad heart and big shoulders" in Tuesday night's address to Congress.

Pence Says Speech Showed 'Big Heart,' But Democrats Say Same Old Trump

After a less confrontational Trump addressed Congress, the vice president and top Democrats took to the air to put their imprint on how his speech is being received.

The U.S. has begun deploying the Terminal High Altitude Aerial Defense - THAAD - an anti-missile system meant to defend South Korea against attacks from the North. The first components arrived in South Korea last week.

A Long List Of Challenges Awaits Rex Tillerson In Asia

As the new secretary of state starts a six-day sweep through East Asia, he heads into a region full of challenges, both old and new.

Arriving in the United States after age 10 makes it harder to learn English.

A Surprising Explanation For Why Some Immigrants Excel In Science

It has to do with language learning, according to a new study from Duke University.

Sen. Jeff Sessions speaks to members of the media at Trump Tower in New York in November. Fears were raised that the Trump administration could crack down on marijuana tolerant states after Sessions was nominated as U.S. attorney general. Sessions has said he's not a fan of expanded use of marijuana.

Legal Marijuana Advocates Are Uneasy With Sessions' Stance

Drug legalization advocates and former prosecutors are watching the Justice Department to see how it shifts emphasis on marijuana prosecutions. Attorney General Sessions takes a hard line on the drug.

During a Saturday parade commemorating its founder's birthday, North Korea rolled out what appeared to be new intercontinental ballistic missiles. The country has been warned against having such weapons.

North Korea Rolls Out Missiles During Founder's Birthday Celebrations

What appeared to be new long-range and submarine-based missiles were paraded out during the nation's annual celebration of its founder, Kim Il Sung.

Cuomo delivers eighth State of the State address Wednesday

Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers his State of the State address on Wednesday, kicking off a challenging year of budget deficits and re-election races.Cuomo…

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller attends the ceremonial swearing-in of FBI Director James Comey at the FBI headquarters in 2013.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Had Been On White House Shortlist To Run FBI

The Trump White House had been considering Robert Mueller to lead the FBI. Then, the Justice Department moved in and asked him to serve as special counsel in its Russia investigation.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks at the Department of Justice during an announcement about leaks of classified information Friday.

DOJ Announces Crackdown On Leaks As Intelligence Agencies' Calls For Probes Triple

Top Justice Department officials raised the prospect they could loosen policies on issuing subpoenas to news organizations to stop the flow of information.

Fallen fruit sits on the ground below orange trees in Frostproof, Fla., U.S. Hurricane Irma destroyed almost half of the citrus crop in some areas.

Florida's Farmers Look At Irma's Damage: 'Probably The Worst We've Seen'

Hurricane Irma smashed through one of the country's top areas of fruit and vegetable production. The storm destroyed half of the citrus crop in some areas, as well as housing for seasonal workers.

Behold, the bounty of slices offered by the New York City Pizza Festival.

'Fyre Festival' Of Pizza Drew Long Lines, Skinny Slices — And Now, A State Probe

For up to $75 a ticket, the New York City Pizza Festival promised a slice-filled celebration in one of America's great meccas of pizza-making. It didn't exactly pan out as advertised.

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