The Washington Post
Democracy Dies in Darkness Search Sections Home Politics Opinions Sports Local National World Business Tech Lifestyle Entertainment Video Jobs Classifieds WP BrandStudio Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk The Washington Post 1 Desktop notifications are on | Turn off Get breaking news alerts from The Washington Post Turn on desktop notifications? Yes Not now April 15, 2018 April 15, 2018 Democracy Dies in Darkness Edition: U.S. & World | Regional In the News Starbucks Philadelphia SNL Boston Marathon Egg recall Alex Jones E. coli outbreak Trump Mueller Battling cancer Kentucky teachers Taylor Swift Dez Bryant Capitals Assad said to be in ‘good mood,’ scorns U.S. weaponry after allied strikes Despite claims by President Trump that the operation was an “enormous success,” it is being interpreted in Syria as a win for President Bashar al-Assad because the limited scope of the strikes made it clear that Western powers do not intend to challenge to his rule. By Liz Sly 50 minutes ago
Trump tries to appear strong in Syria even as he plans to withdraw Inside Trump’s decision to bomb Syria Haley during an emergency meeting of the Security Council on Saturday. (EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Nikki Haley says new sanctions against Russia coming this week The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said the sanctions will target Russian companies that have helped the Syrian government make and deploy chemical weapons. By Carol Morello 52 minutes ago Analysis: ‘They have broken Trump,’ Infowars host says after Syria strikes Trump assails Comey in tweetstorm, suggests ex-FBI director deserves ‘jail’ The president's tweets were part of a broader effort by the White House and Republican National Committee to discredit fired FBI director James Comey, who begins a publicity tour this week for his upcoming memoir. By Josh Dawsey 2 hours ago Paul Ryan on Comey: ‘I don’t know the guy’ The Fix Analysis One major area where Comey has some explaining to do Fired FBI director James Comey's congressional testimony appears to be at least somewhat inconsistent with a statement by his former deputy, Andrew McCabe. By Callum Borchers 5 hours ago
The poll found that 46 percent approve of the president's handling of the economy. (AP) The Fix Analysis Trump’s approval rating is back near first-100-day levels Americans have sharply diverging views of President Trump’s handling of the economy and of him as a person, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. More than half of respondents still disapprove of the president. By Emily Guskin 6 hours ago
The story must be told. Your subscription supports journalism that matters. Try 1 month for $1 Opinions Opinions
Trump is drowning in scandal. He can’t focus on Syria. By Max Boot
The Syrian operation: The good, the bad and the ugly By Jennifer Rubin
The Parkland teens started something. How can it become a social movement? By David S. Meyer
People abroad are asking their militaries to save their democracies. It won’t work. By Joshua Kurlantzick
Donald Trump is contagious. He turned James Comey into Donald Trump. By Karen Tumulty
You’re losing a major tax deduction this year. Stop complaining about it. By Dalton Conley More Top Stories More Top Stories
Joe Biden says — again — he has not ruled out a 2020 presidential run “We’ve got to win in 2020,” the former vice president said, elaborating on MSNBC’s “Politics Nation” that he expects to decide before the end of the year. By Mike DeBonis 34 minutes ago
Starbucks on defensive after 2 black men were arrested while waiting in Philadelphia shop The company that has touted progressive values is faced with calls for a boycott after the arrests in what the CEO called a “reprehensible” incident. Critics have accused the store — and police — of racial profiling. By Alex Horton 1 hour ago
If you sue a billionaire president, can crowdfunding level the legal playing field? Porn star Stormy Daniels is raising $75,000 a week online for legal costs. But Summer Zervos, the first woman to sue Trump, had disappointing returns. By Frances Stead Sellers 1 hour ago
The Fix Analysis How long will Missouri’s sex-scandal-ridden governor last? It appears that Gov. Eric Greitens will fight it out to the bitter end, perhaps to the detriment of his Republican Party this November. By Amber Phillips 3 hours ago
Perspective Five years ago, I caught the Boston Marathon explosions on video The sports journalist was at the finish line in 2013. He planned to keep the camera rolling until sundown for cartwheels, marriage proposals and over-the-top costumes. Then he became a witness to horror. By Steve Silva 7 hours ago
SNL: Robert De Niro shows up as Mueller and grills Ben Stiller’s Cohen, ‘Meet the Parents’-style “Saturday Night Live” mounted quite the unexpected parody, featuring Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen. By Elahe Izadi 10 hours ago Weekend Picks On Love (Courtesy of the Paquin family)
(Courtesy of the Paquin family) From hockey players to teammates for life When they were just 14, Emily Paquin and Arthur Daoulas fell in love with ice hockey. They became high school sweethearts — then, more than a decade later, they skated back into each other’s lives. By Winyan Soo Hoo 2 days ago Voraciously
Warm blondie pudding cake tastes even better than it sounds Home & Garden
A kinder, more practical guide to minimalism Travel
The biggest pet peeves about hotels Visual Stories Visual Stories (Stanley Kubrick)
In Sight (Stanley Kubrick) Stanley Kubrick’s little-known life as a still photographer (The Washington Post)
Graphic (The Washington Post) Details emerge about Syrian sites targeted by U.S.-led airstrikes (Kevin Schaul and Kevin Uhrmacher/Post)
Graphic (Kevin Schaul and Kevin Uhrmacher/Post) First-time, liberal candidates are flooding the Democratic primaries (Photo illustration/Post photos)
Visual Story (Photo illustration/Post photos) What you missed this week in Washington (Salwan Georges/The Post)
(Salwan Georges/The Post) Dog rescuers, flush with donations, buy animals from the breeders they scorn Photos (AP, Reuters, The Post) Here are 14 of the week’s best photos Video (Anton Troianovski, Louisa Loveluck, Joyce Lee/ The Washington Post) What you need to know about Russia, Syria and the complex war that led to U.S. airstrikes UP NEXT Views from the ground as U.S. coalition strikes Syria Play Video 2:28 UP NEXT Why seasonal allergies make you miserable Play Video 1:19 UP NEXT Signed, sealed, delivered: A royal invite to Harry and Meghan's wedding Play Video 1:57 UP NEXT From 'slimeball' to 'jail': Trump's many attacks on Comey Play Video 1:20 Most Read 1
Two black men were arrested waiting at a Starbucks. Now the company, police are on the defensive. 2
Trump assails Comey in tweetstorm, suggests ex-FBI director deserves ‘jail’ 3
SNL: Robert De Niro shows up as Mueller and grills Ben Stiller’s Cohen, ‘Meet the Parents’-style 4 Starbucks CEO apologizes after employee calls police on black men waiting at a table 5
Opinion Trump is drowning in scandal. He can’t focus on Syria. Market Watch Dow 24,360.14 Today 0.5% S&P 2,656.3 Today 0.29% NASDAQ 7,106.65 Today 0.47% Last Updated:04/13/2018 Stories from The Lily The Lily, a publication of The Washington Post, elevates stories about women. Andrea Bruce captures the aftermath of war in her photos The new exhibit featuring Latin American artists that packs a feminist punch An ode to the friendship, misadventures and women of ‘Broad City’ From Our Advertisers This content is paid for by the advertiser and published by WP BrandStudio. The Washington Post newsroom was not involved in the creation of this content. Learn more about WP BrandStudio.
Content from Chemours Cold Warriors
Content from Children's National Two-thirds of U.S. teens suffer from the same problem
Content from Maryland's Beach and Beyond A toast to sustainability Politics
Congress should ‘forcefully respond’ if Trump fires Mueller, 245 former DOJ officials say Casting James Comey: From Vince Vaughn to Ben Affleck, Twitter has ideas Trump’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ tweet, and the premature declaration that haunted George W. Bush Analysis Two years ago nationalism sparked massive protests in Egypt. Could it happen again? World
Burma repatriates first Rohingya family despite U.N. warnings Analysis Trump’s strikes on Syria risk retaliation, escalation in a war he wants to avoid Why Europe, not Congress, will rein in big tech Taiwan battles a brain drain as China aims to woo young talent National
HIV-infected people are living for years, but age-related diseases set in early Thousands of pounds of prepackaged salad mixes may have been tainted with E. coli, officials say The Japanese once ruled the Boston Marathon. A war bride’s son recalls the slurs. Kentucky governor claims that children were sexually assaulted, used drugs while teachers protested PostEverything
Perspective Congressional Republicans are spineless. They’re not going to save Mueller. Perspective Trump is calling Comey a liar because to Trump, all criticism is a lie Perspective Self-help gurus like Tony Robbins have often stood in the way of social change Perspective The stranger things about polarization and foreign policy Local
D.C. is misspending millions of dollars intended to help the city’s poorest students Woman shot multiple times in Southeast Washington Man killed in shooting in Frederick early Sunday Teen shot in front of Southeast Washington apartment building overnight Sports
Analysis The Washington Redskins adding Dez Bryant would be fun. Here’s why it’s highly unlikely. Eagles’ Daryl Worley arrested, allegedly was passed out in car and tased Wizards-Raptors NBA playoffs Game 2 preview Wizards-Raptors playoffs guide: Everything you need to know for the first round Lifestyle
5 Netflix and chill night snacks that beat movie theater popcorn any day A $4 bottle of nonalcoholic ‘rosé’ welcomes everyone to the party How to host a wine party for serious tasting or just for fun Perspective Carolyn Hax: Finding out in your late 30s that you’re not an only child Arts
Review Washington Ballet’s ‘Mixed Masters’ program marks growth of company Review When Hollywood caved to the House Un-American Activities Committee Perspective American orchestras: Revamping the model, or embracing the obvious? ‘The essence of life is kind of a nostalgia anticipation sandwich’: Philosophy 101 with Julian Casablancas Technology
Battle over college course material is a textbook example of technological change Gmail is set to get a major update Mark Zuckerberg was grilled this week. Silicon Valley took it personally. Trump wants to stand up a military ‘Space Force.’ Here’s why. Business & Real Estate
Upscale, downscale: Target draws customers with collaborations with high-end brands Pentagon wants to spot illnesses by monitoring soldiers’ smartphones Starbucks CEO apologizes after employee calls police on black men waiting at a table Analysis Would you pay $18.75 for ad-free Facebook? Federal Government
Perspective Trump doesn’t ignore fair housing and public assistance programs — unfortunately Federal employees lag behind private sector workers in salaries by 32 percent on average, report says Perspective Opponents ready to fight Trump’s plan to repeal Obama’s ‘rethink’ of school discipline Q&A for federal workers: Buyout and early retirement offers Obituaries
Art Bell, mysterious narrator of the American nightscape, is dead at 72 Milos Forman, Oscar-winning director of ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ and ‘Amadeus’ dies at 86 John Melcher, Democrat who served Montana in House and Senate, dies at 93 Paul Pascal, lawyer dubbed ‘Mayor of the Market’ for efforts to preserve Union Market, dies at 80 Archives washingtonpost.com © 1996-2018 The Washington Post Subscribe Sign In Help and Contact Us Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Submissions and Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices Terms of Use Policies and Standards Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Submissions and Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices Get Us Home Delivery Digital Subscription Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Photo Store e-Replica Contact Us Help & Contact Info Reader Representative Advertise News Service & Syndicate About Us In the Community Careers PostPoints Newspaper in Education Today's Paper WP BrandStudio Events
