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President Donald Trump signed three new executive orders Thursday that he said are "designed to restore safety in America."

House Democrats are scrapping their playbook -- with plans to fire pollsters, hire new staff and ditch the very tools they used to decide where they fight against Republicans -- as they search for a way to win back the House of Representatives in two years.

Every fashion week sees photos emerge of models styled in unwearable outfits on the runway. These extreme, attention grabbing looks may not translate directly to the street, but -- as Colin McDowell discusses in this episode of "Style Explained" -- they don't need to. The purpose of that one show-stopping dress is complex and its origins unexpected.

Designers, bloggers, fashion magazine editors and buyers. Who really decides what we wear? In his very own "The Devil Wears Prada" moment, fashion expert Colin McDowell deconstructs the fashion chain of influence in this episode of "Style Explained."

Designer clothes are expensive. In this episode of "Style Explained," fashion expert Colin McDowell speaks to why certain garments, particularly those crafted by a team of couturiers, simply have to carry a hefty price tag, and why the allure of association means we'll continue to covet our favorite brands.

CNN's Paul Vercammen takes us inside the priciest home for sale in the United States.

This week, Queen Elizabeth II quietly slipped past another extraordinary milestone of her reign. Without fanfare, she celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee: 65 years on the throne.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke by phone, according to the White House. In the call, the first since Trump took office, the two leaders discussed "numerous topics," and Trump committed to honoring the "One China" policy at Xi's request.

When then US President-elect Donald Trump had a 10-minute conversation with Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen in December 2016, he caused a huge diplomatic firestorm.

As the Northeast's biggest snowstorm of the season moves toward the Atlantic Ocean, gusty winds could create more drifting snow and travel issues for commuters Friday morning, meteorologists said.

Amateur video shows a fire tornado formed during a bushfire in Western Australia. CNN meteorologist Julie Martin reports.

Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz was met with boos and chants of "do your job" at a town hall in his Utah district.

Cassie DePecol became the first woman to travel to all 196 countries, and the fastest person to do so, in 18 months and 26 days.

Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz was met with boos and chants of "do your job" at a town hall in his Utah district.

Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos was taken into custody in Phoenix, and deported to Mexico. Her daughter gave an emotional speech in her defense.

Running back James White may have scored the winning touchdown for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, but he didn't win the game's Most Valuable Player award.

Historically, wine cellars have been buried beneath a vineyard's water bed to ensure sufficient moisture and cool temperatures.

Vogue's March cover celebrates the "modern American woman" by featuring models of different ethnicities and body types, but it has received criticism for staying inside the fashion industry's narrow parameters.

President Trump's adviser Kellyanne Conway was unrepentant Thursday night for using her White House position to promote first daughter Ivanka Trump's fashion brand, despite a backlash from ethics experts and public officials.

In a preview for a town hall with Bill Maher and Van Jones on "The Messy Truth," Maher spars with a Trump supporter. The full town hall airs on February 9.