Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Evening Edition: Trump visits U.S. troops in Iraq in first trip to a conflict zone

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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..
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 

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