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The Canadian-born artist is remembered for his influence on other musicians as much as for his own creations. His latest album came out less than a month ago.

The vice president-elect will replace New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, as Trump moves quickly to piece together his administration. Christie will stay on as a vice chairman.

New evidence suggests that for a lot of birds, plastic actually smells like food. The reason for that involves a common kind of algae floating in the ocean and a “chemical scream.”

Months of severe drought are causing water shortages and wildfires, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The USDA has designated part of Georgia a disaster area for farmers.

President Obama met with his successor Donald Trump at the White House Thursday in the latest chapter of the peaceful transition of power in American democracy.

Democrats lost the presidency Tuesday and were unable to gain control of the Senate or the House. They have some soul-searching to do as they think about the future.

Analysts say Trump is likely to kill off TPP, reshape NAFTA and impose tariffs. But economists fear those moves could set off a trade war.

The Russian leader congratulates Donald Trump and holds out the prospect of cooperation. But with friction on several fronts, it’s not clear how they will reduce tensions.

District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.

Search traffic for “Canada,” “Canada immigration” and “move to Canada” increased on election night, according to Google Trends.