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Trump visits U.S. troops in Iraq in first trip to a conflict zone The president's visit to an air base west of Baghdad, which was shrouded in secrecy, followed months of public pressure for him to spend time with troops deployed to conflicts in the Middle East and punctuated the biggest week of turmoil the Pentagon has faced during his presidency.. By Philip Rucker, Paul Sonne and Anne Gearan · Read more Dow surges more than 1,000 points, its biggest point gain in history The leading U.S. stock indexes all saw increases of nearly 5 percent or higher Wednesday. The gains come after waves of selling that had raised fears about the state of the economy. By Thomas Heath · Read more   Early holiday shopping numbers are on track to break season records With a wave of post-Christmas holiday spending data, it's clear that retailers still have reason to rejoice. By Rachel Siegel · Read more   WorldViews | Analysis 3 ways a government shutdown affects the rest of the world It isn't just federal workers in the United States who will feel the effects. By Adam Taylor · Read more   Partial government shutdown enters fifth day with no end in sight The urgency to complete a deal may be amplified amid a downturn in the stock market, but an aide to House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Wednesday that there were no updates on the status of negotiations. By Jeff Stein · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   The end of the Mueller investigation is near — no, really. Anytime now. Journalists have been reporting for months that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III was nearing the end of his Russia probe. Someday, they'll be right. By Paul Farhi · Read more   LinkedIn co-founder apologizes for funding group tied to spread of disinformation in Alabama race Internet billionaire Reid Hoffman's statement is his first acknowledgement of ties to a campaign that adopted tactics similar to those deployed by Russian operatives during the 2016 presidential election. By Tony Romm, Craig Timberg and Aaron Davis · Read more   Analysis The two favors that may have helped Trump avoid the war in Vietnam Thanks to a family friend at Wharton and, reportedly, a doctor in Queens, Donald Trump was never drafted. By Philip Bump · Read more   Nielsen deploys Coast Guard medics to border; Hoyer vows probe of deaths An 8-year-old boy died in border patrol custody Christmas Eve, two weeks after the death of a 7-year-old girl. By Maria Sacchetti · Read more   Post Reports | Listen Now The story behind a global e-scooter recall Peter Holley investigates the dangers of e-scooters. Philip Rucker debriefs on the president's surprise trip to Iraq over this tumultuous holiday. Plus, Chuck Culpepper revisits a Kentucky town haunted by a high school football loss from 25 years ago. By Washington Post Staff · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   Evictions and complaints: What happened when a big-city firm took over Memphis's homes Since the 2008 financial meltdown, a New York private equity firm specializing in distressed assets has purchased foreclosed homes across the country. The result? "A second wave of exploitation," says one Memphis lawyer. By Todd Frankel and Dan Keating · Read more   He runs one amateur football game a year and makes more than $1 million Jim McVay built his wealth over the past 30 years by running the Outback Bowl, a second-tier college football postseason game featuring third-place teams. By Will Hobson · Read more   Best of 2018 | Movies Audiences this year were treated to smart, visually rich blockbusters With so many good films, it wasn't easy to choose just 10. By Ann Hornaday · Read more   Soloish | Analysis What a year for love! 10 things we learned about romance in this year. From Meghan Markle, Ariana Grande, Cardi B and others, we gained lessons that we can take into 2019. By Lisa Bonos · Read more

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