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The Madison Square Garden Company said on Friday that the famous Radio City Rockettes dancers would not be compelled to perform next month at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural festivities.

Amid the twists and turns of a tumultuous year, readers came to CNN Opinion for context, insight and fresh perspectives on politics and social issues worldwide. The presidential election was clearly a dominant topic of interest, but stories on culture, climate change, and how to be a family in a divisive and sometimes dangerous time in the world also drew avid readership.

A Fort Worth police officer has come under scrutiny after a Facebook video surfaced of him arresting a woman who called 911 saying her son had been choked.

President-elect Donald Trump long ago earned a reputation for being unpredictable in his statements, but he outdid himself on Thursday.

A poll of Brazilian women found that more than half had avoided or tried to avoid getting pregnant due to fears of having a baby born with Zika-related birth defects, according to research published in the Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care.

Some movies rely on a single character to make a compelling experience. "Hidden Figures" has three key characters who could make any other movie on their own. So despite an overly calculated feel, the numbers add up in favor of this uplifting film, which celebrates America's pioneer spirit during the space race while delving into that era's shameful aspects vis-à-vis race and gender.

Rehm, 80, is semi-retiring after four decades in broadcasting.

Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer defended Donald Trump's reported comment about an "arms race" and said the President-elect will do whatever it takes to keep America safe.

In this season of festive eating -- and festive provisioning -- we often have a tricky time planning meals, juggling all the things in our fridge and making sure everyone has a good time and enjoys the food we cook. I know that even in my house, all the date labels on food can cause confusion. What's the difference between them all? Is the food still safe to eat if it's getting close to one of the dates? Can I use it to feed my friends and family?

If you've been drooling over Apple's flashy new MacBook Pro, you might want to stock your stuffing with a different laptop.

Amazon and Google Play are offering up a few thousand possible distractions for those seeking cheap entertainment for the holidays.

The Trump children have been groomed to play the role of supporting cast their entire lives; their role in a Trump administration will be no different, says Michael D'Antonio

Travelers, brace yourselves.

Two hijackers, who diverted a Libyan plane to Malta and threatened to blow up the aircraft, have surrendered themselves to authorities after releasing everyone on board and leaving the plane.

However lovely, the holidays tend to leave us feeling frazzled. Most of us will cap off the year with some combination of family drama, event overload, social media trolling and political uncertainty -- not exactly a recipe for clearheadedness.

Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed suggestions Friday there was a risk of a new nuclear arms race between Russia and the United States, shrugging off comments by US President-elect Donald Trump on Twitter as "nothing new."

Christmas came early for three little girls found in dire circumstances, thanks to the concern and generosity of several Chicago police officers.

Looks like President-elect Donald Trump will be holding an Inauguration Day Spectacular.

Say woof? World-renowned researcher Temple Grandin and her colleagues revealed in a new study that dogs may experience premature graying when they're stressed, just like American presidents and the rest of us.

Authorities in Malta are dealing with a potential bomb threat on a hijacked plane diverted from Libya.