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Political Moves In Wisconsin And Michigan Reminiscent Of Marbury Vs. Madison Debate

The moves in Wisconsin and Michigan aren’t new. In some ways they reopen the debate that was settled in Marbury vs. Madison. The American Enterprise Institute’s Norman Ornstein gives us a lesson. Article source: https://www.npr.org/2018/12/09/675070435/political-moves-in-wisconsin-and-michigan-reminiscent-of-marbury-vs-madison-deba?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news

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Not Time To ‘See The Winter Wonderland’: N.C. Governor Says To Stay Off Roads

A snow plow moves on a snowy Durham, N.C., street on Sunday. Weather Prediction Center forecaster David Roth told NPR this could be a “historic storm” for southwest Virginia and western North Carolina. Jonathan Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Drew/AP A snow plow moves on a snowy Durham, N.C., street on Sunday. Weather Prediction

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Trump Appoints Gen. Mark Milley Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff

President Trump has appointed Gen. Mark Milley to succeed Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP President Trump has appointed Gen. Mark Milley to succeed Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford. Andrew Harnik/AP Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark Milley will become the next chairman of

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Stampede At Italian Nightclub Leaves At Least Six People Dead And Many Injured

A stampede at an Italian nightclub killed several people, and injured dozens. Italian officials say they are investigating what triggered the stampede. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew Medichini/AP A stampede at an Italian nightclub killed several people, and injured dozens. Italian officials say they are investigating what triggered the stampede. Andrew Medichini/AP At

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Chief Of Staff John Kelly To Leave White House At The End Of The Year

John Kelly took over as chief of staff six months into the Trump presidency, and he initially helped bring military discipline to a sometimes chaotic White House. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP John Kelly took over as chief of staff six months into the Trump presidency, and he initially helped bring military

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More Salt, Fewer Whole Grains: USDA Eases School Lunch Nutrition Rules

The Trump administration is giving schools more flexibility in the meals they serve. Critics say the rollback on school lunch rules is bad for kids’ health. Mary Esch/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Esch/AP The Trump administration is giving schools more flexibility in the meals they serve. Critics say the rollback on school lunch rules

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Foreign Wives And Children Of ISIS Are Held In Syria With Uncertain Future

People walk through Ain Issa, one of the camps that holds displaced Syrians as well as foreign wives of ISIS fighters and their children. Thousands of foreign women and children languish in shelters in northeastern Syria, unwanted by their home governments and with no clear future. Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty

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UNAIDS Report: 9 Million Are Likely HIV Positive And Don’t Know It

A woman in Johannesburg, South Africa, uses an HIV kit that tests for antibodies in oral fluids. Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty Images A woman in Johannesburg, South Africa, uses an HIV kit that tests for antibodies in oral fluids. Mujahid Safodien/AFP/Getty Images About 9.4 million people are likely HIV-positive and

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A Photographer Turns A Lens On His Father’s Alzheimer’s

Stephen and Gene DiRado — a son and his father — in Marlborough, Mass., Oct. 29, 1998. Stephen DiRado hide caption toggle caption Stephen DiRado Stephen and Gene DiRado — a son and his father — in Marlborough, Mass., Oct. 29, 1998. Stephen DiRado At first, Stephen DiRado thought his dad was dealing with depression.

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Congress Punts Shutdown Fight Deep Into December

The lame-duck session of Congress will extend into late December now that bipartisan negotiators passed a short-term extension of government funding. They have until Dec. 21 to finalize a spending deal. J. David Ake/AP hide caption toggle caption J. David Ake/AP The lame-duck session of Congress will extend into late December now that bipartisan negotiators

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Yemen Peace Talks Begin In Sweden, As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Swedish and U.N. officials, as well as delegates of Yemen’s government and the Houthi rebels, attend the opening press conference of the Yemeni peace talks at Johannesberg castle in Rimbo, Sweden, on Thursday. Stina Stjernkvist/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stina Stjernkvist/AFP/Getty Images Swedish and U.N. officials, as well as delegates of Yemen’s government and

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