Sunday, August 12, 2018

Sunday's Headlines: Seattle hijacker’s plane heist, stunts, crash expose gaps in aviation security

 
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Today's Headlines
The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors
 
 
Seattle hijacker's plane heist, stunts, crash expose gaps in aviation security
The theft of a large commercial airplane from a major U.S. airport took no other lives than the pilot's, but it raises questions about how a grounds crew member could take control of aircraft, get it in the air and fly it over a major U.S. metropolitan area for nearly an hour.
Trump condemns 'all types of racism' after a week of racially tinged remarks
As white nationalists prepared to rally in Washington, the president urged the nation to "come together." Earlier in the week, he stoked divisions with attacks on black athletes and other minorities.
 
Anti-racist protesters and activists march through the streets of Charlottesville
A year after a deadly white-supremacist rally, protesters and residents chafed at a heavy police presence aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year's bloody melee.
 
Oil without trans fat? Wheat with less gluten? Scientists have found a fast, cheap way to edit your food's DNA.
Gene-editing technology can transform the food we eat. But consumer and environmental groups are petitioning regulators to add further safety reviews. Will consumers be on board?
 
How an ex-madam, Roger Stone and a toddler got tangled up in the Russia investigation
Stone, an infamous political trickster, has made allegations of harassment as close confidant Kristin Davis became his latest associate to appear before the grand jury convened by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Investigators have been looking into Stone's communication with Twitter persona Guccifer 2.0.
 
NASA launches solar probe, traveling closer to sun than any human-made object has before
The Parker Solar Probe could help scientists understand and protect against solar eruptions. The mission is the culmination of a half-century effort to understand our star.
 
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What happens when the government stops doing its job?
 
Ending legacy admissions is the right thing to do. But for black alums, it stings.
 
Why are nursing homes drugging dementia patients without their consent?
 
Democratic socialists are conquering the left. But do they believe in democracy?
 
Five myths about 3-D printing
 
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Syria's war could be starting most dangerous phase as Assad faces Turkish, U.S. troops
With President Bashar al-Assad now firmly in control of most of the country, his government will have to contend for the first time with Turks and Americans as he pushes into areas they occupy.
 
 
'Not the enemy of the people': At least 70 news organizations will blast Trump's attacks on the media
The editorial board of the Boston Globe is proposing that newspapers across the nation express their disdain for the president's rhetoric on Aug. 16 with the best weapon they have: their collective voice.
 
Florida candidate tried to prove she's a college graduate. The school says her diploma is fake.
Melissa Howard claimed she graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from Ohio's Miami University, which said it offers no such degree and Howard did not graduate.
 
A black family confronts a 70-year-old killing and a white man's exoneration
Horace Miller, now 90, confessed to the killing in Alabama in 1948, according to news reports at the time. A grand jury declined to indict him.
 
Ige wins Hawaii Democratic governor primary
Hawaii Gov. David Ige defeated U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who gave up her seat in Congress to run for governor. He'll face state Rep. Andria Tupola, who won the Republican primary.
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The dark history of the pill
A group of poor women in Puerto Rico were the first test subjects for the birth control pill. Were they guinea pigs or pioneers?
 
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How to enjoy crispy, juicy fried chicken at home
Even frying novices can feel comfortable with this streamlined version of the classic dish.
 
Arts & Style
A beginner's guide to enjoying classical music. No snobs allowed
"Hallelujah": A primer for everyone who wants to learn about what they've been missing.
 
Home & Garden
Want to 'age in place'? Make sure you have these things.
Consider making these six renovations before you have mobility issues.
 
     
 
 
 
 

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