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Top House Republican says he opposes Alabama abortion law; Navy SEAL pleads guilty in hazing death of Special Forces soldier in Mali

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Trump's immigration plan prioritizes skilled workers over those with family in the country The plan, which does not address the fate of young immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children, stands little chance of advancing in Congress. By John Wagner, Seung Min Kim, Josh Dawsey and David Nakamura · Read more Top House Republican says he opposes Alabama abortion law House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said the Alabama law "goes further than I believe," noting that he has voted for exceptions in cases of rape and incest, and when the mother's life is at risk. By Felicia Sonmez and Mike DeBonis · Read more   Navy SEAL pleads guilty in hazing death of Special Forces soldier in Mali Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar, pictured at left, died in 2017 after being attacked by fellow U.S. service members. By Dan Lamothe · Read more   A mysterious virus was spreading on campus. Why did it take 18 days to tell students? Last year, the University of Maryland saw an outbreak of adenovirus, certain strains of which can be dangerous to people with weakened immune systems, such as Olivia Paregol. But the school held off notifying students, even as more fell ill. By Jenn Abelson, Amy Brittain and Sarah Larimer · Read more   Post Reports | Listen Now A medical mystery on a college campus Michael Scherer on the challenges of Democrats' crowded 2020 field. Amy Brittain and Jenn Abelson on how a university left students in the dark about a viral outbreak. Plus, Reis Thebault on trash in one of the most remote places on Earth. By The Washington Post · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Review The best way to test wireless ear buds is to have Sammy Hagar headbang with them The biggest problem with wireless ear buds like AirPods is getting them to stay on your ears. Which can pass our test? By Geoffrey Fowler · Read more   EPA watchdog suggests agency recover $124,000 in Scott Pruitt's travel expenses The findings were issued nearly a year after Pruitt resigned as EPA chief amid controversy over his spending and ties to lobbyists and outside groups. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis · Read more   Trump, frustrated by advisers, is not convinced the time is right to attack Iran The president is not inclined to respond forcefully unless Iranians make a "big move," a senior White House official said. By John Hudson, Shane Harris, Josh Dawsey and Anne Gearan · Read more   New SAT 'adversity score' to offer a snapshot of challenges students face The College Board, a nonprofit organization that owns the SAT, is developing the program as its flagship test faces significant skepticism over breaches in test security and the value of the scores. By Nick Anderson · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   A massive Gulf oil spill is being contained after more than 14 years Up to 1,000 gallons of oil per day are being removed from the site of the Taylor Energy spill, according to the owner of company that installed a containment system. By Darryl Fears · Read more   We asked ambassadors where they eat when they're homesick. We did not expect Taco Bell and Ikea. "My staff gives me a hard time," one ambassador said. By Richard Morgan · Read more   'Game of Thrones' prophecies and visions: What has been fulfilled or broken and what's still in play? Throughout its eight seasons, the HBO series has included subtle and not-so-subtle hints of what's to come. By Elahe Izadi · Read more   A restaurant manager mistakenly served a $5,000 bottle of wine. The owner took to Twitter to forgive her. The customer had ordered a bottle that cost about $290, according to the tweet. By Allison Klein · Read more

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