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Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to reveal more details about the Russia investigation¹ on Friday. That's his deadline to file memos² about attorney Michael Cohen and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

The Democrat³ running for a north Carolina congressional seat withdrew his concession⁴. Officials refuse to certify⁵ Republican Mark Harris as the winner due to absentee ballot⁶ irregularities.

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert is expected to be President Trump⁷'s new pick for United Nations ambassador. Trump has said she's under consideration to replace Nikki Haley, who is leaving the post.

And winter storms prompted southern California officials to order evacuations for hundreds of homes. There are concerns about mudslides as heavy rains follow the recent wildfires.