Monday, May 14, 2018

Evening Edition: More than 50 killed in Gaza protests as U.S. opens embassy in Jerusalem

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More than 50 killed in Gaza protests as U.S. opens embassy in Jerusalem
Dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces, local health officials said, as tens of thousands protested along the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip. More than 2,400 also were hurt, marking the bloodiest day in the enclave since the 2014 war with Israel.
Analysis
Why Trump's embassy move has triggered protests
President Trump's decision to relocate the embassy from Tel Aviv has been called "dangerous" and "catastrophic" by countries usually considered U.S. allies.
 
Embassy relocation hands Israel a long-sought victory
The move capped President Trump's pledge to offer diplomatic recognition to Israel's claim of Jerusalem as its capital, but the decision has triggered serious repercussions.
 
 
States are free to legalize sports betting, Supreme Court says
The decision could set off a scramble to find a way into what is a billion-dollar business.
 
Melania Trump hospitalized following medical procedure 'to treat a benign kidney condition'
The first lady underwent an "embolization procedure" Monday morning and is expected to remain hospitalized for the rest of the week, according to her communications director.
 
Scott Pruitt requested and received 24/7 security starting on his first day at EPA
The agency's inspector general revealed the decision in response to inquiries from Democratic senators about what threats prompted Pruitt's nonstop security, which has cost over $3 million.
 
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Former senator Harry Reid undergoes surgery for pancreatic cancer
Reid, who led the Senate Democratic Caucus for a dozen years until his retirement in early 2017, plans to have chemotherapy treatments, his family said.
 
Margot Kidder | 1948–2018
Smoky-voiced actress played ace reporter Lois Lane in blockbuster 'Superman'
The actress, who also starred in "The Amityville Horror," saw her career eclipsed by a struggle with bipolar disorder.
 
Of America
Millions depend on Veterans Affairs for care. Here's what some of them are seeking in a leader.
Secretary of the massive Department of Veterans Affairs is not an easy job to fill. What sort of person can steer it? The Post spoke with veterans around the country about their experiences at their local facilities, improvements they want to see and what sort of leader the department needs.
 
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Capital Weather Gang
East Coast could see heavy rain and flooding this week
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is poised to produce heavy rainfall in Florida before crawling north toward New England by the weekend.
 
Fertility Frontier
This fertility doctor wants to help 60-year-old women have babies. But ethicists are uneasy.
John Zhang drew headlines with the birth of the world's first commercially produced "three-parent" baby in 2016. For some, it was a joyous miracle of 21st-century medicine. For others, it marked an unnerving step onto the slippery slope of tinkering with human life in ways that are not fully understood.
 
 
The Cybersecurity 202 | Analysis
Trump flouts warnings from top national security officials with pledge to help Chinese telecom giant
Law enforcement and intelligence officials have warned that products made by ZTE could be used as surveillance tools. The firm has close ties with China's government.
 
MH370 experts think they've finally solved the mystery of the doomed Malaysia Airlines flight
One aviation expert believes Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah maneuvered the plane to take one final look at his home town before crashing.
 
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