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President Obama is unveiling his new executive actions on guns.

President Obama says there is no specific credible evidence of a terror plot in the U.S. The President spoke from the White House today after meeting with his national security advisers. He said the nation is doing everything it can to prevent terror attacks at home and abroad...

What do you get when you cross an angry, hungry bear and the statistics of sexual assaults? You get a really good PSA, that's what. College Humor joined forces with the White House to bring awareness to sexual assault on college campuses...

(Associated Press)  - After seven years of federal review, the Keystone X-L oil pipeline has been rejected. President Barack Obama says he made the decision because the proposed project wouldn't serve U.S. national interests, and would have undercut the country's global leadership on climate change...

President Obama is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the nine people killed in the shooting at an Oregon community college. American flags will be lowered at the White House and all public buildings and military installations across the country through Tuesday...

The Bishop of Fall River says Pope Francis is strengthening the Catholic Church wherever he goes.  The Pope will be officially welcomed to the United States on Wednesday with a ceremony on the south lawn of the White House. Bishop Edgar Da Cunha of the Fall River Diocese calls Francis a tremendous evangelist for the Catholic Church...

The Pentagon is honoring the French train attack heroes. The three men helped stop a heavily-armed gunman on a Paris-bound train last month. In a Pentagon ceremony, Defense Secretary Ash Carter awarded the Airman's Medal and Purple Heart to U...

The City of New Bedford is being recognized by the White House for promoting physical activity and healthy eating. According to a press release, New Bedford is one of 58 communities to earn "Gold Medal Status" in five key areas, including working with daycare centers to boost nutrition and physical activity, and encouraging public school students to walk or ride their bikes to school...

President Obama is cheering the final nuclear deal with Iran. The historic accord restricts Iran's nuclear program while easing tough international sanctions on the country.

Vivian Bailey grew up in the South during a time where segregation was second nature. As a result, she never had the opportunity to go on a field trip. "Only the white kids were allowed to," she said. Yesterday, at 97-years-old, the school volunteer lived a lifelong dream of going on a field trip to a very special place...