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Fox News Poll: Half of All Voters Say Trump Should be Impeached, Removed From Office

The president's job approval rating has ticked up slightly to 45 percent from 42 percent at the end of October.

DNC Pushes Back Against Call by Candidates to Ease Debate Qualifying Rules

All seven candidates who qualified for the debate as well as Sen. Cory Booker and Julián Castro signed a letter calling for a change in the rules.

Officials Investigate Use of Possible “White Power” Hand Sign at Army-Navy Game

Two West Point cadets and one Naval Academy midshipman were seen flashing the sign during the pregame celebrations that were aired by ESPN.

Trump Slams “Politically Correct” Fox News for Interviews With Comey, Schiff

The president singled out Shepard Smith, who recently left Fox News and was one of the few critical voices on the network.

Why Some Men Still Dress Like They’re 16

It’s not because they’re lazy.

The Grown-Up Vulnerability of Pen15’s Teens

Plus, Barry’s unique combination of laughter and dread.

Kyle Mooney and SNL’s Makeup Department Teamed Up to Ruin Baby Yoda Forever

“Baby Groot, do me a favor: Keep my name out your little tree mouth before I snap you like a twig!”

Orlando Jones Says He Was Fired From American Gods Because His Character Sends “the Wrong Message for Black America”

Jones played Mr. Nancy, aka African trickster god Anansi, on the Starz adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel.

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Democrat Against Impeachment, Expected to Switch Parties

It is unclear whether the New Jersey lawmaker's switch would happen before or after the House votes on impeachment.

Man Who Slapped Reporter’s Butt on Live TV Arrested on Sexual Battery Charge

Thomas Callaway turned himself in and was released on a $1,300 bond after WSAV reporter Alex Bozarjian asked Georgia police to pursue charges.