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Diver Sammy Lee, the first American to win gold medals in platform diving in consecutive Olympic games, was also among the country's earliest "cultural ambassadors."

Diver's Ambassador Life Showed Bigotry Is Never Far From The Surface

Years after Pearl Harbor and decades before a proposed "Muslim registry," Sammy Lee tried to "prove that in America, I could do anything." America hasn't always been convinced.

Protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline gathered in a camp near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota, Dec. 5, 2016.

Trump Not Saying What He'll Do About Dakota Access Pipeline

Protesters who celebrated a major victory in their push to reroute the Dakota Access oil pipeline vowed to remain camped on federal land as they wait to find out whether President-elect Donald Trump might seek to overturn a decision that delayed the $3.8 billion project.

Though emergency evacuation orders have been issued by both the state of North Dakota and the Army Corps of Engineers, the three camps along the Cannonball River, now covered in snow, show no sign of packing up.

Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter

Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks in Rome on Nov. 26 in support of Sunday's referendum that would amend the constitution. Renzi says it will modernize the political system in a country that has had more than 60 governments in the past 70 years. He has said he will step down if the referendum fails.

Italy's Big Vote Could Rattle Europe Once Again

Italy's had more than 60 governments in the past 70 years. A referendum Sunday is designed to make governing less chaotic, but could bring down the country's leader and give Europe another jolt.

Protesters head back to camp after an evening ceremony honoring the of veterans making their way to join the ranks. While some have been trickling in throughout the week, up to 2,000 are said to be expected to arrive this weekend.

Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter

Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel sits while his defense attorneys confer with the prosecution during his initial hearing in May 2016 in Dallas.

Prosecutors Agree To Drop Assault Charges Against Former Cleveland QB Johnny Manziel

Dallas County prosecutor agreed to drop assault charges against the former Browns quarterback, as long as meets conditions such as attending an anger management course and a substance abuse program.

Prosecutors Agree To Drop Assault Charges Against Former Cleveland QB Johnny Manziel

Dallas County prosecutor agreed to drop assault charges against the former Browns quarterback, as long as meets conditions such as attending an anger management course and a substance abuse program.

Damin Radford of New Zealand overlooks the Oceti Sakowin camp on Tuesday, where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D.

Blocking Supplies To Pipeline Protesters Would Be 'Huge Mistake,' N.D. Governor Says

Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Wednesday his emergency evacuation order for areas near the route of the Dakota Access Pipeline did not authorize roadblocks or forcible removal of people.

Protesters gather at an encampment on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, a day after tribal leaders received a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that told them the federal land would be closed to the public on Dec. 5, near Cannon Ball, N.D. The protesters said Saturday that they do not plan to leave and will continue to oppose construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

Orders Could Have Little Effect On Pipeline Protest Camp

Government orders for protesters of the Dakota Access pipeline to leave federal land could have little immediate effect on the encampment where scores of people have been gathered for months to oppose the $3.8 billion project.

A sculpture stands at an encampment where protesters of the Dakota Access oil pipeline have been gathered for months near Cannon Ball, N.D., on Saturday.

N.D. Governor Issues Evacuation Order For Pipeline Protest Area

Gov. Jack Dalrymple cited "harsh weather" in his order, noting that "emergency services probably will not be available under current winter conditions." Protesters have been camped out for months.

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