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

Trump condemns 'all types of racism' after a week of racially tinged remarks; Anti-racist protesters and activists march through the streets of Charlottesville; Oil without trans...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     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. By Nick Miroff and Alex Horton  •  Read more » 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. By Anne Gearan, Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   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. By Terrence McCoy  •   Read more »   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? By Story by Caitlin Dewey | Photos by Tim Gruber  •   Read more »   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. By Manuel Roig-Franzia  •   Read more »   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. By Sarah Kaplan and Ben Guarino  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   What happens when the government stops doing its job? By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Ending legacy admissions is the right thing to do. But for black alums, it stings. By Ashton Lattimore  •   Read more »   Why are nursing homes drugging dementia patients without their consent? By Hannah Flamm  •   Read more »   Democratic socialists are conquering the left. But do they believe in democracy? By Sheri Berman  •   Read more »   Five myths about 3-D printing By Richard A. D'Aveni  •   Read more »   Don't fall for Trump's latest whataboutism By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   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. By Liz Sly  •  Read more »     '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. By Cleve Wootson  •   Read more »   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. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   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. By Erin Logan  •   Read more »   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. By Caleb Jones and Audrey McAvoy | AP  •   Read more » Retropod | Podcast 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? By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Voraciously How to enjoy crispy, juicy fried chicken at home Even frying novices can feel comfortable with this streamlined version of the classic dish. By Becky Krystal  •   Read more »   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. By Anne Midgette  •   Read more »   Home & Garden Want to 'age in place'? Make sure you have these things. Consider making these six renovations before you have mobility issues. By Daniel Bortz  •   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