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BATTLE GROUND, Ind. — A state park near Lafayette that emphasizes Native American history has unveiled a monument that honors the 14 tribes that lived there.

The chief of staff position, which serves as a gatekeeper and agenda-setter for the president, is typically one of the most important early choices for an incoming president.

Conor McGregor's historic victory over lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has left more questions than answers.

The Real Madrid netted twice for his side in Sunday's World Cup qualifier to ensure they remain within touching distance of Switzerland

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump's win in the U.S. election (all times local):

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They tell a story about Norm Van Brocklin, the former Oregon University and NFL quarterback (a member of pro football's Hall of Fame) and later coach of the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Braves. Van Brocklin, who was nicknamed "the Dutchman," was known by friend and foe alike for being--how should we say this?--extremely blunt.

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CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian prime minister on Monday confirmed that he did not tell President-elect Donald Trump that the United States had agreed to resettle an unspecified number of refugees languishing at Australia’s expense in Pacific island camps.

The president-elect announced his pick Sunday. Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, brings establishment credentials, while Bannon has long been a firebrand of the far right.

OBAMA: "Joe, no."

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian prime minister on Monday confirmed that he did not tell President-elect Donald Trump that the United States had agreed to resettle an unspecified number of refugees languishing at Australia's expense in Pacific island camps.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian prime minister on Monday confirmed that he did not tell President-elect Donald Trump that the United States had agreed to resettle an unspecified number of refugees languishing at Australia's expense in Pacific island camps.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian prime minister on Monday confirmed that he did not tell President-elect Donald Trump that the United States had agreed to resettle an unspecified number of refugees languishing at Australia's expense in Pacific island camps.

It may seem like negotiation is reserved for car dealerships or Kijiji sales, but seasoned hagglers say few prices are exempt

MADISON, Ind. — An African-American man who risked his life to help escaped slaves to freedom along the 19th century’s Underground Railroad will be honored this week with a historical marker in southern Indiana.

A 20-year veteran of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office was shot twice in the head at point-blank range.

Minnesota Viking lose 26-20 against the Washington Red Skin, Nov. 13, 2016.

MEXICO CITY — A priest who was abducted in Mexico has been found alive after three days, but “with notable signs of torture,” the Roman Catholic Church said Sunday.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A priest who was abducted in Mexico has been found alive after three days, but "with notable signs of torture," the Roman Catholic Church said Sunday.

At least two people died when a powerful earthquake struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch, causing strong jolts felt more than 120 miles away and prompting a tsunami threat along the country’s east coast.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump taps RNC's Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff; Stephen Bannon as senior counselor.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Police say a University of Alabama student accused of raping a teenage girl in a dorm room has been arrested.

Protests in Portland.

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On the night of Nov. 10 in Portland, protesters smashed store windows, car windows, and government building windows. Glass covered the streets of the city's famous Pearl District. Police declared it a riot and the mayor called it “completely unacceptable.”

But Greg Clark, an organizer of the protest and a member of the Portland Anarchist Black Cross (ABC), had a different take: "I saw people taking direct action against the tightening grip of fascism and global capitalism.