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For two Nebraska women, Kavanaugh hearings test their view of America, Trump and each other; FBI reaches out to 2nd woman who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct; One moment...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Death toll soars past 800 after quake, tsunami in Indonesia Fearing that the number of people killed could eventually be in the thousands, rescue workers were only just starting to take stock of the wreckage — pulling out survivors buried under the rubble from a collapsed hotel, treating patients in tents and racing to get food and water to survivors. By Ainur Rohmah and Shibani Mahtani  •  Read more » For two Nebraska women, Kavanaugh hearings test their view of America, Trump and each other On one small-town cul-de-sac in the western part of one of the nation's reddest states, the differences splitting the country played out Thursday between neighbors Kerri Schnase-Berge and Laynette Van Anne, who both awaited the Supreme Court nomination hearing with a sense that the stakes couldn't be higher. By Greg Jaffe  •   Read more »   FBI reaches out to 2nd woman who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct The FBI has begun contacting people as part of an additional background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh. It was unclear whether agents had yet interviewed Deborah Ramirez, who was a classmate of Kavanaugh's at Yale. President Trump said the FBI investigation "will be a blessing in disguise." By Shane Harris, Matt Zapotosky, Tom Hamburger and Seung Min Kim  •   Read more »   One moment at hearings earned Sen. Amy Klobuchar rave reviews. But is it what Democrats demand for 2020? Her exchange with Kavanaugh showed how impactful the Democratic senator from Minnesota could be — and how unlikely she is to become the fire-breathing anti-Trump that Democrats seem to want. By Aaron Blake and David Weigel  •   Read more »   The ACLU typically stays neutral about Supreme Court nominees. It didn't with Kavanaugh. "We oppose him in light of the credible allegations of sexual assault against him," ACLU President Susan Herman said. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   If we want to protect the Supreme Court's legitimacy, Kavanaugh should not be on it By Jennifer Rubin  •   Read more »   I tracked down my rapist. I also found his wife. By Beth Jacob  •   Read more »   The nominee is lying. His upbringing explains why. By Shamus Khan  •   Read more »   The case against Kavanaugh isn't just about sex. It's about sexual humiliation. By Andi Zeisler  •   Read more »   Many teens drink. Rich ones are more likely to abuse alcohol. By Suniya Luthar  •   Read more »   The United States still lacks a realistic policy on Syria and Iran By Editorial  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Tesla's Elon Musk settles with SEC, paying $20 million fine and resigning as board chairman As part of the settlement, Tesla will separately pay another $20 million, add two new independent directors to its board and monitor more closely Musk's public communications. By Renae Merle  •  Read more »     Nearly 100 years after a mob torched Tulsa's 'Black Wall Street,' gentrification stirs tensions New development in the area where hundreds of black-owned businesses and homes were set afire in 1921, killing more than 300 people, has spurred questions about both past and present. By DeNeen L. Brown and Leo Ji  •   Read more »   Even among conservatives, Trump's use of presidential power causes alarm Constitutionally, his actions are defensible. But there is deepening worry that Congress will impose permanent restrictions on the office as lawmakers seek to restrain this president. By Ellen Nakashima  •   Read more »   Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she will take 'hard look' at presidential run The statement, made at a town hall event in Massachusetts, is her most explicit acknowledgment yet of her presidential ambitions. By Mike DeBonis  •   Read more »   Argentines sacrifice vacations, Internet and even food as economic crisis deepens Latin America's third-largest economy is being whipsawed by rising inflation and a currency plunge, hurting everyone from laborers who are getting less work to professionals facing credit card bills with soaring interest rates. By Natalio Cosoy  •   Read more »   Labour's left turn puts pressure on U.K. Tories as they bicker over Brexit Jeremy Corbyn gave what his critics in the British press called the best speech of his 30-year career on Wednesday, laying out a populist vision for a softer, socialist Britain. By William Booth  •   Read more »   Matt Damon plays a fiery Kavanaugh in SNL premiere's cold open Many correctly assumed that "Saturday Night Live" would dive straight back into politics with the cold open of its 44th season premiere, given the fiery nature of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh's testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this week. By Sonia Rao  •   Read more »   Retropod | Podcast Rosie the Riveter isn't who you think she is An American in the 1940s would not recognize the woman from the "We Can Do It!" poster as Rosie the Riveter. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Voraciously How to ditch the boring trail mix and eat well while camping out Think of cooking in the outdoors as a delicious, fun adventure. Just plan well. By Becky Krystal  •   Read more »   Arts & Style Jack Black really wants you to see his new movie. He paid for it himself. Would one of Hollywood's most marketable stars rather be drawing than acting? By Geoff Edgers  •   Read more »   Magazine Meet the very wealthy, very private couple behind Washington's most original museum Glenstone showcases Mitchell and Emily Rales's superb collection, which may be the country's greatest private collection of American and European contemporary art. By Geoff Edgers  •   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. 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