Monday's Headlines: White House doubles down on threat to close U.S.-Mexico border

Joe Biden's affectionate, physical style with women comes under scrutiny; Biden responds to allegation: 'Not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately'

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White House doubles down on threat to close U.S.-Mexico border Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said it would take "something dramatic" to persuade President Trump not to close the border. Such a move would have dramatic consequences for families seeking asylum and would seriously impede trade. By David Lynch, Maria Sacchetti and Joel Achenbach · Read more Joe Biden's affectionate, physical style with women comes under scrutiny The appropriateness of the former vice president's physical behavior is being questioned after a Democratic politician wrote a viral Internet post describing an alleged 2014 encounter that left her offended and uncomfortable. By Elise Viebeck, Colby Itkowitz, Michael Scherer and Matt Viser · Read more   Biden responds to allegation: 'Not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately' Former Nevada assemblywoman Lucy Flores accused him last week of touching and kissing her without her consent in 2014. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   In China, the rush to riches sees a region turned to ruins A deadly chemical explosion March 21 in Xiangshui County killed 78 people and is a reminder of the domestic challenges facing President Xi Jinping, who has vowed to pursue safe, "high-quality" development but also keep the sagging economy and employment numbers afloat. By Gerry Shih · Read more   An overdose and a mother's search for truth Susan Stevens's fight against drugs has reached the White House, but she still wrestles with why her 22-year-old daughter, Toria, died. By Eli Saslow · Read more   NCAA Tournament Michigan State upsets top-seeded Duke in a thriller to reach the Final Four The Spartans dispatched Zion Williamson and the Blue Devils to reach their 10th Final Four in program history. By Roman Stubbs and Desmond Bieler · Read more   Perspective: Auburn, out-everythinged but never outfought, heads to the Final Four First Kansas, then North Carolina and Kentucky: They're gone, and the Tigers are still alive. By Sally Jenkins · Read more   Perspective: Tom Izzo knew Michigan State had 'a real chance' against Duke. He was right. The Spartans' coach thought he knew what it take to beat the No. 1 overall seed. His players, including a fifth-year senior former walk-on, proved him right. By John Feinstein · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions Why Trump's intervention in Venezuela has stalled By Jackson Diehl · Read more Why Moore is less By Robert Samuelson · Read more It's Trump who's obsessed with Russia By E.J. Dionne · Read more How the U.S. could prosecute Jamal Khashoggi's killers By Lee C. Bollinger · Read more Yes, there's a problem at the border. Trump's wall won't fix it. By Editorial Board · Read more A plea to 'senior' judges By Hugh Hewitt · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   More News The Trailer | Analysis What we learned about Amy Klobuchar 2020 this weekend Voters in Iowa this weekend met a Democratic presidential candidate who's running as if she's already their senator. Here's what it looked like. By David Weigel · Read more   Rapper Nipsey Hussle dead after shooting in South Los Angeles, mayor says Authorities have launched a homicide investigation and were searching for a suspect, the Los Angeles Police Department said Sunday night. By Allyson Chiu · Read more   Comedian on track for big first-round win in Ukrainian presidential election With half the ballots counted, 41-year-old entertainer Volodymyr Zelensky looks set to face incumbent President Petro Poroshenko in runoff. By David L. Stern and Anton Troianovski · Read more   Vietnamese woman accused in North Korea assassination pleads guilty to lesser charge Doan Thi Huong accused of murdering Kim Jong Nam, half brother to the North Korean leader, is expected to be released soon.  By Shibani Mahtani · Read more   In Virginia, a hobbled executive branch begins to return to the public eye State lawmakers adjourned in February amid a cyclone of scandal that engulfed the Democratic governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. But as the glare of national attention has faded, Gov. Ralph Northam is exercising the power of his office with increasing confidence. By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura Vozzella · Read more   She thought she had gotten into her Uber ride, police say. Hours later, hunters found her body. Surveillance footage shows University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson getting into a car that police say wasn't her Uber. Now a man is charged with her murder. By Katie Mettler · Read more   From 'You were at my wedding, Denise!' to homophobic tweetstorm: Conservative freelancer dropped after week of viral attacks The backlash to Denise McAllister's mockery of a gay journalist was immediate, costing her a writing gig at the Federalist. By Kayla Epstein · Read more   TV Reviews 'The Twilight Zone' returns, in case anyone needed the extra anxiety right now Jordan Peele narrates a new set of star-studded stories meant to poke our moral compass. By Hank Stuever · Read more   Magazine Atlanta's Cyclorama had the black role in a Civil War battle all wrong. She set about to fix that. Calinda Lee saw that the massive painting could help teach the way historical myths are made. By Max Blau · Read more   Travel How to choose a vacation rental Heeding industry designations and doing due diligence are among the strategies for avoiding disappointment. By Christopher Elliott · Read more   Wellness What we mean when we talk about obesity, and why it matters Weight bias can threaten people's physical and emotional health. But sometimes even experts display it. By Carrie Dennett · Read more   Food | Perspective Five things to know about natural wine Without a precise definition, here's how to make sense of what the term means. By Dave McIntyre · Read more

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