BREAKING: Saudi Arabia's King Salman upends royal succession by appointing his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointed his son Mohammed bin Salman, 31, as crown prince on Wednesday, placing him firmly as first-in-line to the throne and removing the country's counterterrorism czar and a figure well-known to Washington from the royal line of succession. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108