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Here's why U.S. stock markets didn't mind a bit of bad news; U.S., Russian warships nearly collide at sea

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Trump: 'Good chance' of deal with Mexico to avert tariffs The president's shift in tone came after a senior White House official suggested that the plan to levy tariffs could be reversed over the weekend. By John Wagner · Read more Here's why U.S. stock markets didn't mind a bit of bad news Trade tensions are running high. A jobs report was a disappointment — and the Dow surged more than 300 points, after investors began to hope the Federal Reserve will cut rates to boost the economy. By Thomas Heath · Read more   U.S., Russian warships nearly collide at sea The U.S. Navy accused the Russian destroyer of "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct after the incident. By Paul Schemm and Paul Sonne · Read more   He always hated women. Then he decided to kill them. Scott Paul Beierle's attack on a Florida yoga studio provides a chilling window into the world of male supremacy and its connections to other hate groups. By Steve Hendrix · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Post Reports | Listen Now A T. rex exhibit 66 million years in the making Steve Hendrix and Peggy McGlone track the journey of a T. rex fossil to the newly reopened fossil hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Peter Holley shares how content about prison is making a space for former inmates on YouTube. By The Washington Post · Read more   Analysis Madonna's furious response to a magazine profile raises questions of what stars expect from journalists The singer complained that the New York Times piece fixated unfairly on her age. It's not the first time a celebrity profile has brought on backlash from its subject. By Sonia Rao · Read more   Trump blasts his administration's moon aspirations Although a lunar visit is outlined in a directive that President Trump touted as recently as last month, his tweet Friday said NASA instead "should be focused on the much bigger things we are doing, including Mars (of which the Moon is a part), Defense and Science!" By John Wagner · Read more   FedEx won't renew a key Amazon deal, potentially affecting holiday season The shipping giant's decision reflects long-simmering tension with the online retailer, which has reserved the most lucrative delivery routes for its own logistics operation. By Jay Greene · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   The strange life and death of Moe Berg, the baseball catcher who became a spy A new documentary explores continuing mysteries about the famed Washington Senators player. By Manuel Roig-Franzia · Read more   Campaign 2020 | Analysis The Hyde Amendment and other legislative fights shaping the 2020 election, explained From abortion to Medicare-for-all, the debates happening in Congress are shaping the debates on the campaign trail. By Amber Phillips · Read more   Women's World Cup | Perspective FIFA misses the mark with patronizing 'Dare to Shine' slogan The women contesting the 2019 World Cup are unrelenting and unapologetic in pursuit of greatness — and are no different than champions in other sports. By Liz Clarke · Read more   We ranked the 12 X-Men movies from worst to best. Where does 'Dark Phoenix' fit in? The latest installment, which opens today, doesn't stack up against some of its predecessors. By David Betancourt · Read more

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