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• Democrats say Biden chooses new VP chief of staff

  CHICAGO — Vice President-elect Joe Biden chose as his chief of staff a man who once served in that same role for Vice President Al Gore, Democratic officials said Thursday. »Story
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• Most in AP poll confident Obama will fix economy

  WASHINGTON — An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that when it comes to the economy, most people are voicing the hope Barack Obama made a touchstone of his presidential campaign. »Story,

• Son: Billy Graham's work with presidents is ending

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Billy Graham's work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as the nation's next leader begins his work, Graham's son said Friday on the ailing evangelist's 90th birthday. »Story,

• Obama announces Emanuel as chief of staff

  CHICAGO — Barack Obama said Thursday that fellow Chicagoan and former Clinton administration aide Rahm Emanuel will serve as White House chief of staff. "No one I know is better at getting things done," Obama said of the hard-charging congressman. »Story,

• Palin returns to Alaska to chants of '2012'

  ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has returned to her home state of Alaska »Story,