Saturday's Headlines: Fight over denial of entry to 2 lawmakers causes rift between Democrats, Israel

Epstein died as result of suicide by hanging, autopsy finds; Why might Trump want to buy Greenland? Take a visual tour.; Without heroes or martyrs: Hong Kong's protest movement faces its defining moment; Don't waste time trying to convince Trump supporters he's repugnant; Another threat to endangered species: The Trump administration; Ghislaine Maxwell read my book at In-N-Out Burger. Then it sold out on Amazon.; Hong Kong and Russia protesters fight for democracy. We should listen.; I walked across Spain. Here's what I learned.; Why do people think they've solved this medieval mystery?; Democrats ignite controversy with brief in gun case before Supreme Court; We asked Iowans to circle the candidates they could name. Here's who stood out.; U.S., Taliban close to deal for initial U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, officials say; Star of 'Easy Rider' and scion of Hollywood royalty dies at 79; Non-binary, pregnant and taking on the most gendered role of all: Motherhood

Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors.       Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Fight over denial of entry to 2 lawmakers causes rift between Democrats, Israel For decades, Israel held a special place in American politics, with almost universal support. That has eroded over the past several years but seemed to disintegrate this week in a way that some fear could do irreparable damage. By Matt Viser and Rachael Bade ● Read more » Epstein died as result of suicide by hanging, autopsy finds The multimillionaire sex offender died in federal custody, spurring multiple investigations and inciting a raft of conspiracy theories. By Devlin Barrett ● Read more » Why might Trump want to buy Greenland? Take a visual tour. President Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland has baffled some and angered others. Here's what you need to know about the ice-covered island's size, how it is dealing with climate change and its quest for independence from Denmark. Visual Story ●  By Claire Parker ● Read more »   Without heroes or martyrs: Hong Kong's protest movement faces its defining moment As unrest enters an uncertain new phase, a few influential groups have emerged to subtly steer a movement that otherwise lacks a nucleus. By Gerry Shih and Anna Kam ● Read more » Opinions ADVERTISEMENT Don't waste time trying to convince Trump supporters he's repugnant By Colbert King ● Read more » Another threat to endangered species: The Trump administration By Editorial Board ● Read more » Ghislaine Maxwell read my book at In-N-Out Burger. Then it sold out on Amazon. By Ted Gup ● Read more » Hong Kong and Russia protesters fight for democracy. We should listen. By Anne Applebaum ● Read more » I walked across Spain. Here's what I learned. By Arthur Brooks ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Why do people think they've solved this medieval mystery? By Lisa Davis ● Read more » More News Democrats ignite controversy with brief in gun case before Supreme Court In filing an amicus brief, five Democratic senators questioned whether the high court's conservative majority is motivated by partisan intent and is in the pocket of the National Rifle Association and the Federalist Society. By Robert Barnes ● Read more » We asked Iowans to circle the candidates they could name. Here's who stood out. "They're clogging up the system," one Iowa State Fair attendee said of the 2020 Democratic field, a sentiment echoed more than once. Campaign 2020 ●  By Kevin Uhrmacher and Kevin Schaul  ● Read more » U.S., Taliban close to deal for initial U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, officials say The agreement is expected to include a statement of Taliban willingness to meet with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government to develop a political framework for peace, which has long been a sticking point in negotiations. By Karen DeYoung, Missy Ryan, Anne Gearan and Philip Rucker ● Read more » Star of 'Easy Rider' and scion of Hollywood royalty dies at 79 The son and brother of Oscar winners, Mr. Fonda starred in an iconic film but was uneasy with fame. Peter Fonda | 1940–2019 ●  By Matt Schudel ● Read more »   Non-binary, pregnant and taking on the most gendered role of all: Motherhood Samantha Schmidt on the sacrifices one person has made to become a mother. And Geoff Edgers remembers Aretha Franklin, one year after her death. Post Reports | Listen Now ●  By The Washington Post ● Read more »   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Lean & Fit for expert advice on how to eat right, get lean and stay fit, including curated healthy recipes every Wednesday. Sign up »

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