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Nick Ayers listens as Supreme Court Justice Neil

Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff

President Donald Trump is weighing at least four people to serve as his next chief

Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked
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Politics 1600: To impeach or not impeach is the question
Plausible impeachability Google searches for “How to impeach a president” surged 4,850% on Nov. 9,
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Nation Wintry storm ices roads across much of U.S. Southeast
A lingering storm keeps dumping immobilizing snow, sleet or freezing rain across five southern states,
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Nation Dem: Payments 'impeachable offense' if Trump ordered
Top House Democrats raised the prospect of impeachment or almost-certain prison time for President Donald
12/9/18
World May: 'Uncharted waters' if lawmakers reject Brexit deal
LONDON — With a crucial parliamentary vote on Brexit looming, British Prime Minister Theresa May
12/9/18
World Paris cleans up after riot; pressure builds on Macron
PARIS — Pressure mounted on French President Emmanuel Macron to announce concrete measures to calm
12/9/18
Celebrities Cardi B, more celebs draw crowds during Art Basel Miami Beach
The extension of the annual international contemporary art fair in Basel, Switzerland, opened Thursday and
12/9/18
Nation Pence aide out of running for Trump's next chief of staff
President Donald Trump's top pick to replace chief of staff John Kelly, Nick Ayers, is
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Nation Swath of South faces winter storm with snow, sleet
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — A massive storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain across a
12/9/18
Nation Students born female tackle gender on football teams
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — "Ari, do you want to go cheerlead?" his teammate teased as the
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