Five questions: the solar eclipse

A total eclipse of the sun will be visible today in the continental United States. Here is what you need to know, along with links for further study:

An uncommon background for chief of staff

On any one of a million websites, John Kelly, new chief of staff at the White House, is described as President Donald Trump’s last hope. Kelly is expected to bring order to the chaotic administration and somehow control the country's unpredictable and tempestuous commander in chief. No pressure.