Sunday's Headlines: At least 25 dead as wildfires leave trail of destruction in California

Midterm results put two choices in focus for Democrats: Passion or pragmatism in 2020?; The day the guns fell silent; Amid a political minefield, the Army prepares at the border...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   At least 25 dead as wildfires leave trail of destruction in California Officials announced 23 dead in the Camp Fire and two more killed in Southern California fires. The massive Camp Fire north of Sacramento has destroyed nearly 7,000 structures, becoming the most destructive inferno in a state with a long and calamitous history of fires. By Joel Achenbach, Cleve Wootson and E. Aaron Williams  •  Read more » Midterm results put two choices in focus for Democrats: Passion or pragmatism in 2020? The election marked a successful night for the party, but it did not cull a presidential field that could be bigger and more unwieldy than any time in recent memory. Almost anyone pondering a bid could find a result that offered a reason to run, or just as quickly find a reason to take a pass. By Matt Viser  •   Read more »   Retropolis | The Past, Rediscovered The day the guns fell silent At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, bugle calls ended the "war to end all wars." Armistice Day, now called Veterans Day, was the end of World War I, the Great War, which had killed and maimed millions of people and turned parts of Europe into a wasteland. On the battlefields, after four years of carnage, you could hear the ticking of a watch. By Michael Ruane  •   Read more »     Amid a political minefield, the Army prepares at the border for a migrant caravan The mission, panned by critics as a politically motivated stunt to rally President Trump's base for the midterm elections, continues despite questions about its necessity. It is expected to extend through Dec. 15, keeping soldiers away from families through Thanksgiving. By Dan Lamothe  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Political power never lasts. Democrats need to use theirs while they have it. By Alex Pareene  •   Read more »   Can Trump stop the FBI? Ask the 4 presidents who tried. By Tim Weiner  •   Read more »   Five myths about cable news By Nicole Hemmer  •   Read more »   What's the one big lesson from the midterms? That there is no one big lesson. By Ana Marie Cox  •   Read more »   Moderate Republicans aren't dead. They're hiding in plain sight. By Geoffrey Kabaservice  •   Read more »   Veterans Day is a fitting reminder of the values we cherish and defend By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   California massacre sparks gun debate — again — with a community torn over the path forward In a state that already has strict gun laws, some believe in more gun control, others want to arm the public. Some are resigned to the status quo in an age of gun violence. By Annie Gowen and Tony Biasotti  •  Read more »     Miriam Adelson gave the GOP millions. Trump is giving her the Medal of Freedom. President Trump named seven recipients of the country's highest civilian honor, who also include Orrin Hatch, Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth. By Michael Brice-Saddler  •   Read more »   Sessions, De Niro and Adele: SNL's cold open brings back a guest star (and packs a punch) After being criticized for using too many guest stars last year, SNL's choice to bring back De Niro is interesting. By Travis Andrews  •   Read more »   Fla. Senate and governor's races headed for history-making recounts Republican Rick Scott's lead over Democrat Bill Nelson in the U.S. Senate race shrunk to just 12,562 votes out of nearly 8.2 million votes cast, triggering a recount. The new tally in the governor's race was not quite as close, but it also met the threshold for a voting machine recount. By Beth Reinhard, Lori Rozsa and Sean Sullivan  •   Read more »   The Fix | Analysis Liberals were concerned about Jeff Sessions's impact on civil rights. He lived up to their fears. While leading the Justice Department, Sessions made efforts to roll back decisions made by the Obama administration in policing law enforcement and protecting civil rights. By Eugene Scott  •   Read more »   Poor sleep can be the cause of anxiety, study finds In healthy adults, overnight sleep deprivation will trigger anxiety the next morning, along with altered brain activity patterns, scientists reported at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. By Laura Sanders  •   Read more »   Retropod | Podcast The makings of an electoral heist Gerrymandering became a real electoral cudgel with a project called REDMAP. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Magazine Is the Southern Poverty Law Center judging hate fairly? SPLC has set itself up as the ultimate judge of hate. But in recent years, as its list of "Active Hate Groups" has swept up an increasing number of conservative activists, those conservatives have been fighting back. By David Montgomery  •   Read more »   Solo-ish My husband is 70. I'm 35. I've become a Dear Abby for others in relationships with large age gaps. I often tell them: Every couple, regardless of age, worries about their health, their finances and their chances of having a family. By Ruth Dawkins  •   Read more »   Travel Skip San Francisco's touristy Fisherman's Wharf for two historical neighborhoods Here's why visitors should sample Nob Hill's architectural riches and Russian Hill's views and shops instead. By Alex Pulaski  •   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