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The situation is still unfolding in Bamako, the capital of the West African nation of Mali. Gunmen are said to have taken more than 100 people hostage at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Some schools have canceled trips to the nation's capital amid threats by the Islamic State. The 250 visitors from Claggett Middle School traveled anyway and got a welcome from the mayor.

The president's executive actions on immigration — announced one year ago — have been caught up in a legal battle for months. Now the administration is taking the fight to the high court.

Gunmen took more than 170 hostages at the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali's capital, on Friday. Here are photos of the drama as it unfolded.

The Rusty Radiator and Golden Radiator awards honor the worst and best of fundraising videos. Take a look at this year's losers and winners.

The winter season finale for the hit ABC TV show, Scandal, featured the lead character seemingly getting an abortion. That's highly unusual for network television and an invitation to controversy.

Many Americans have turned to their faiths in the wake of the attacks on Paris. So we turn to three religious leaders to see how they are leading their congregations in praying for Paris.

Putting on the white coat for the first time has become a rite of passage for medical students. Now some doctors want to retire white coats, despite their symbolism, because they might spread germs.

When Thanksgiving comes during an election season, dinner table conversations can get contentious. We check in with Miss Manners to learn how we might get through the holiday without a family feud.

With Brussels now at a Level 4 terror alert, the city has been declared to face a "serious and imminent" threat. Large public events are now being limited, and the city's metro system is closed.