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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he has narrowed his choice for a Supreme Court nominee "down to probably three or four candidates." Trump tells Fox News Channel he will announce his nominee "pretty soon." During a rally in Cincinnati on Thursday evening, Trump said he would nominate retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to lead the Defense Department.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has declared its support for requiring women to register for the military draft. The symbolic but significant shift reflects the U.S. military's evolution from a male-dominated force to one seeking to incorporate women at all levels. The White House emphasizes that the administration remains committed to an all-volunteer military.
TERRYTOWN, La. (AP) — Former NFL player Joe McKnight was shot to death Thursday following an argument at an intersection in suburban New Orleans with another motorist. The alleged shooter is in custody. McKnight is the second former NFL player this year to die in the New Orleans area as a result of a possible road-rage incident. Former Saints player Will Smith was killed in April.
PELLA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Iowa think it was a tragic accident. Three people died when a pickup truck smashed through the front doors of a Wal-Mart store in Pella. Witnesses said the truck entered through the front doors in the grocery portion of the store and came to a rest after hitting a refrigerated produce display. The driver was injured.
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz is stepping down as CEO of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago and transformed into a globally known brand. Schultz will become executive chairman in April to focus on innovation such as high-end shops and social impact activities. Kevin Johnson will be chief executive as of April 3.
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