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The year 2016 was incredible for numerous reasons. While the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election was the most unusual and publicized election of our lifetime, the world of sports saw incredible feats, accomplishments, and events over the course of the 2...

NATIONAL STORIES: CNN: Authorities want answers in boating accident that kills bride-to-be, best man Wedding plans have turned to funeral arrangements as New York authorities try to piece together what went wrong in a horrific weekend boating accident...

It was an eventful year, both in the U.S. and in the rest of the world. Donald Trump won the election, the Cubs won the World Series and the Zika virus crashed the Olympics. Thanks to these events, 2016 can teach you a lot about the economy and money...

1.    Who became the fastest batsman to score 5000 runs in one-day internationals when he scored 86 against West Indies? Virat Kohli. Kohli achieved the feat in just 120 matches and 114 innings. He has so far amassed 5005 runs, which included...