WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will commission Michael McFaul, his tip confidant upon Russia policy, to be the subsequent U.S. envoy to Moscow, the White House pronounced upon Wednesday.

1. Other domestic headlines of note

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      President Barack Obama urged eager college students Wednesday to stick upon him in his quarrel to get Congress to action upon his latest jobs bill.

   2. GOP dissapoint win in N.Y. portends plea for Obama