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Organized labor has been a driving force in Democratic politics for decades, especially in the industrial Midwest. Last week's election results were a blow for that political movement, raising serious questions about the future.

Protests against President-elect Donald Trump have continued days after the election results were announced. Demonstrators in New York City and other cities around the country are hitting the streets to criticize the incoming administration.

An index of who has been confirmed — and who awaits a vote — for high-level positions in the administration, including members of the Cabinet, the White House and key agencies.

The judge has set Monday's hearing to decide if Dylann Roof is mentally competent to be tried in the murders of nine people. The judge said the hearing will be closed to help assure Roof a fair trial.

Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner, might not be able to fill a position in the White House because of a federal anti-nepotism statute.

What's popping with race this week? Here are few hardy racial matters to chew on as you head into Thanksgiving week.

Michael Chabon's new novel is based on deathbed conversations with his own grandfather, as strong painkillers unlocked the stories of a long full life — stories Chabon says he'd never heard before.

Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.

Scott Simon speaks with former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on President-elect Donald Trump's new pick on attorney general and their role.

President-elect Donald Trump has settled three outstanding lawsuits related to his now-defunct Trump University. The New York Attorney General announced the $25 million settlement Friday.