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Federal Reserve cuts its outlook for U.S. economy; stocks plunge The Fed raised short-term interest rates to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent, a move President Trump has called "foolish." The central bank downgraded its economic outlook for 2019. By Heather Long · Read more U.S. plans to pull all troops from Syria, official says The decision signals a halt to an extended American ground campaign against the Islamic State and upends plans across the U.S. government to stabilize areas once controlled by the militants. By Missy Ryan · Read more   WorldViews | Analysis A guide to America's meandering Syria policy under Trump By Amanda Erickson · Read more   Post Reports | Listen Now How a 'law and order' party embraced prison reform The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill overhauling the federal prison system. What it takes to mend relationships between the police and communities. Plus, taking over holiday traditions. By The Washington Post · Read more   Senate to pass short-term spending bill that would delay government shutdown The measure would keep the government open through Feb. 8 but deny the president the money he wanted for his border wall. By Erica Werner, John Wagner and Damian Paletta · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Months after a fatal police shooting, a young officer turns his gun on himself Sgt. Thomas Connelly's brief but traumatic career reveals the hidden toll on officers, who often don't seek help — even when stress becomes unbearable. Story by Michael E. Miller | Photos by Bill O'Leary · Read more   MLB, Cuban Baseball Federation reach deal, league says, to allow players entry into U.S., despite long-standing U.S. embargo on Cuba The agreement — negotiated by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the Cuban Baseball Federation and the U.S. government — will eliminate the need for Cuban players to defect. By Dave Sheinin · Read more   D.C. attorney general sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica data scandal The lawsuit marks the first major effort by U.S. regulators to penalize the social media giant for its entanglement with the firm. By Tony Romm, Craig Timberg and Aaron Davis · Read more   Last-minute scramble for ACA health plans suggests consumers not deterred by court ruling The enrollment flurry came despite a Texas judge's ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The sign-up tally was down 4 percent from a year ago. By Amy Goldstein · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Judge blocks Trump administration effort to deny asylum for migrants fleeing gang violence, domestic abuse The judge ruled the new policies were "arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law." By Matt Zapotosky · Read more   Ryan touts accomplishments but urges continued work on poverty, debt and immigration In what was billed a farewell address, the House speaker called on his colleagues to address "complex problems." By John Wagner and Mike DeBonis · Read more   The Fix | Analysis Michael Flynn hoped cooperating would keep him out of prison. Here's why he may face five years. A federal judge rejected Mueller's sentence recommendation. By Deanna Paul · Read more   Blackwater security guard convicted in 2007 mass shooting of unarmed Iraqi civilians In his third U.S. trial, Nicholas A. Slatten, 35, was found guilty of first-degree murder in Baghdad attack. By Spencer Hsu and Tom Jackman · Read more

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