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Trump doubles down on blaming media as suspicious packages continue to surface; Perspective: Projecting blame everywhere but where it belongs

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(Matt Rourke/The Associated Press) Suspicious packages to Biden, De Niro expand bomb probe to 10 devices The packages set off a new wave of alarm amid a sprawling investigation into pipe bombs mailed to prominent political figures and critics of President Trump. By Devlin Barrett, Mark Berman and Cleve Wootson  •  Read more » Trump doubles down on blaming media as suspicious packages continue to surface In a morning tweet, the president said the "Mainstream Media must clean up its act, FAST!" By John Wagner  •  Read more »   Perspective: Projecting blame everywhere but where it belongs Nothing could be clearer than "the Trump effect" but the hyperpartisan reaction muddies the water. By Margaret Sullivan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Saudi Arabia, in latest reversal, says Khashoggi's killing was premeditated Last week, Saudi authorities said journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed accidentally in a fistfight at the Saudi Consulate in Turkey. By Tamer El-Ghobashy and Kareem Fahim  •  Read more »   CIA director hears audio purportedly of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder CIA Director Gina Haspel, who departed Monday for a secret trip to Turkey, listened to the audio during her visit, according to people familiar with her meetings. By John Hudson, Souad Mekhennet and Shane Harris  •  Read more »   Grassley refers Avenatti and Kavanaugh accuser to Justice Dept. for a criminal probe Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) alleged that Michael Avenatti and Julie Swetnick, one of the women who accused Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, made "materially false statements." By Seung Min Kim and Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Pushing boundaries in country music is a risk. But it's turning Thomas Rhett into a superstar. The Nashville singer once thought his music might be too weird for country radio. Now he's headlining arenas. By Emily Yahr  •  Read more »   Drop in adult flu vaccinations may be factor in last season's record-breaking deaths, illnesses Fewer than 4 out of 10 adults in the United States got flu shots last winter, according to the CDC, the lowest rate in seven seasons and one likely reason why the 2017-2018 season was the deadliest in decades. By Lena Sun  •  Read more »   'Just get rid of her': Megyn Kelly is again in trouble, but NBC colleagues rejected her long before Even before her comments this week on blackface, the host of "Megyn Kelly Today" found her NBC News colleagues could be as unwelcoming as her old Fox compatriots. By Sarah Ellison  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Campaign 2018 In key House districts sought by Democrats, fear of defeat becomes fuel As Republican candidates remain competitive, Democrats worry about a repeat of their 2016 dejection. By Matt Viser  •  Read more »   Category 5 Typhoon Yutu devastates Northern Marianas in worst storm to hit any part of U.S. since 1935 Rescue and relief operations have begun, but officials say their efforts are hampered by dangerous weather and widespread destruction. By Chris Mooney, Juliet Eilperin and Allyson Chiu  •  Read more »   Amid reports it protected accused sexual harassers, Google says it is 'dead serious' about workplace misconduct As many as 48 people have been fired from the company over sexual harassment allegations over the past two years, CEO Sundar Pichai said. By Brian Fung  •  Read more »   Trump administration will allow Medicare to negotiate prices directly with drug companies Hours before the president's address, the administration released a report highlighting the steep spending by the U.S. government on prescription drugs. By Paige Winfield Cunningham and Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   The border is tougher to cross than ever. But there's still one way into America. Asylum claims are soaring as migrant families take an administrative path, buckling the immigration system. Story by Nick Miroff | Photos by Carolyn Van Houten  •  Read more »   Previewing the midterm elections with Gingrich and other D.C. insiders The Post reporting team of Dan Balz, Paul Kane and Karen Tumulty are leading discussions on what's at stake for the candidates and the country on Election Day. Featured guests include former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and others. Read more »

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