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2016 saw the deaths of beloved celebrities, the escalation of conflict in Syria, terrorism and even a rash of creepy clowns.

Did you know that about half of Americans won't go out for New Year's Eve this year?

Following the 2016 election, eight states in the U.S. passed marijuana legalization laws, paving the way for further deliberation on the issue.

Prepare yourself for the next 12 months with some insightful poems that honor the holiday spirit.

In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on the significant progress we’ve made since he took office in 2009.

Start off 2017 by saving some money while shopping.

NYPD said it will deploy “extraordinary assets,” including 65 sand trucks and 100 blocker vehicles around Times Square on Saturday.

Whether you already know what your resolution will be or if you don't plan on making one, here are some words of wisdom to help you along.

President Barack Obama has been busy protecting his legacy just before Donald Trump takes office.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory said the comet will be visible just to the left of the moon on Saturday night.

Shots were fired near the entrance of the venue soon after the rapper ended his concert, witnesses told local news network BNO News.

It can be hard to keep a New Year's resolution. Here are five ideas that are easy to keep and will make your life better.

How to actually watch the UFC 207 Nunes Vs. Rousey fight.

Miami nightlife has a party for everyone to ring in the new year at, no matter the budget.

Friday’s fight will be Rousey’s first since being defeated by Holly Holm last year.

Restaurants and pubs across the nation are opening their doors and taps to patrons looking to catch the UFC 207 match between Amanda Nunes and Ronda Rousey.

The Sherri Papini case is just one of several recent reports of disappearances involving U.S. mothers.

An increasing number of police officers are retiring or just plain quitting as more members of law enforcement are shot in the line of duty.

These are the can't-miss, inexpensive events to hit for New Year's Eve in San Francisco.

Overall, police shot and killed more people last year, but not by that big of a margin.

One of the church choir performers resigned following an announcement that the group would sing at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

2016 was a rough year for everyone, but vodka and champagne cocktails are the perfect ingredients to help ease into the New Year worry free.

The South St. Paul elementary school allegedly coerced the boys into having sex by giving them alcohol and marijuana first.

President Obama had an average approval rating of 53.1 percent in December.

Just don't drink too much, or do. Both options are totally acceptable ways to bring in 2017.

This could be the first of many rallies led by Sanders under President Donald Trump.

A small airplane went missing late Thursday night from Cleveland carrying six people.

Rio de Janeiro authorities have reportedly detained the wife of the missing Greek ambassador to Brazil and a Brazilian military officer after the body was found in the car rented out by the diplomat's wife.

A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that it's not solely a lack of willpower that keeps overweight people from exercising.