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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.