Sunday's Headlines: In wide-open 2020 presidential field, Democrats jockey to define their party

In Syria, the fate of a remote U.S. military base shows confusion of Trump policy; Graham blasts White House aide's McCain remark as 'pretty disgusting'; Raising babies behind...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   In wide-open 2020 presidential field, Democrats jockey to define their party Before the start of a 2020 Democratic presidential campaign, at least 25 possible candidates — mayors, governors, entrepreneurs, members of the House and Senate — have hit the road to workshop their vision, experiment with catchphrases and test policy ideas that could keep President Trump from winning a second term. Some are brawlers ready to take on Trump, while others pose as healers. By Michael Scherer  •  Read more » In Syria, the fate of a remote U.S. military base shows confusion of Trump policy The tiny outpost at Tanf, surrounded by vast desert, was established during the battle against the Islamic State. But its purpose changed last year when Iranian-backed forces began bearing down on the isolated garrison. By Missy Ryan and Greg Jaffe  •   Read more »   Graham blasts White House aide's McCain remark as 'pretty disgusting' Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) criticized White House officials Saturday for refusing to condemn a remark made about the mortality of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who is battling brain cancer. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   Raising babies behind bars: Bold experiment touches off fierce debate Prison nursery programs remain rare nationwide, but eight facilities have opened them amid dramatic growth in the number of incarcerated women. Advocates say the programs allow mothers to forge a crucial early bond with children, creating healthier kids. Detractors say prison is no environment for children. By Justin Jouvenal  •   Read more »   Play more, worry less: A class at Yale aims to help students learn how to live the good life In a way, Laurie Santos's "Psychology and the Good Life" class is the very essence of a liberal-arts education: learning, exploration, insight into oneself and the world. But many students described it as entirely unlike any class they had ever taken — nothing to do with academics, and everything to do with life. By Susan Svrluga  •   Read more »   Opinions   Putin needed an American enemy. He picked me. By Michael McFaul  •   Read more »   Tech can help save endangered plants. But sometimes what you really need is luck. By Carlos Magdalena  •   Read more »   Stop saying the Trump era is 'not normal.' We've been here before. By Carlos Lozada  •   Read more »   How copyright law hides work like Zora Neale Hurston's new book from the public By Ted Genoways  •   Read more »   A year can make a world of difference for a mom By Sage Stossel  •   Read more »   Some badly needed good news for democracy By Editorial Board  •   Read more » More News   Massive passport fraud in Hungary allowed dozens of people to enter U.S. under false identities, officials  say Experts warned that the fraudulent use of authentic passports poses a serious threat to the United States and other countries. By John Hudson and Andras Petho  •  Read more »     3 girls, 1 week: Teens raped, set on fire in India In the latest shocking acts of sexual assault, two of the victims were killed and one was left in critical condition with burns over 95 percent of her body. By Siobhán O'Grady  •   Read more »   Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered Abraham Lincoln's 'angel mother' and the second 'mama' who outlived him Lincoln had two loving and supportive mothers in his lifetime, with the second helping him cope with the tragic loss of the first. By Gillian Brockell  •   Read more »   How can the D.C. region absorb an Amazon headquarters if it can't cope now with gridlock and housing costs? Elected and civic leaders are giddy at the prospect of a $5 billion investment in the region. But many residents fear the online-retail giant's arrival would exacerbate all the things they hate about living in the area. By Robert McCartney and Katherine Shaver  •   Read more »   Rediscovered in the alleys of Tangier, Morocco's last link to the Beat Generation feels broken Writer and artist Mohammed Mrabet knew Paul Bowles, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and other famous American writers. Now, he lives in obscurity. By Sudarsan Raghavan  •   Read more »   For six decades, 'the man with the golden arm' donated blood — and saved 2.4 million babies James Harrison didn't know why his blood contained a rare antibody. He just felt compelled to keep giving it. By Amy B Wang  •   Read more »   Nigerian woman kicked off United flight after passenger complained she was 'pungent,' suit says The lawsuit accuses crew members of singling out the woman because a white man — who refused to sit in his own assigned seat — did not want to share a plane with her. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   Food When we fled Saigon, my mother brought a recipe notebook. It inspires my career every day. The writer and cookbook author says her mother wanted her children to be able to taste the flavors of home. By Andrea Nguyen  •   Read more »   The Lily My insurance doesn't cover therapy, so I'm talking to an astrologer instead After the writer lost her job, she needed therapy more than ever. To find someone who would listen, she went an unconventional route. By Maria Del Russo  •   Read more »   Wellness I like running and dislike litter. So I tried plogging. The Swedish practice of collecting trash while jogging is catching on here. By Kelyn Soong  •   Read more »   Home & Garden Simplify your life with a capsule wardrobe Filling your closet with high-quality, interchangeable pieces saves time and money and is better for the environment. Plus you'll feel better about your clothes. By Nicole Anzia  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071