Saturday's Headlines: Actions by two Democratic groups could mean huge financial benefit for Clinton

As S.C. primary approaches, target on Trump grows larger; Skepticism deepens over deal to halt Syrian fighting; Bewildered by 2016 race, George W. Bush to return to the trail to boost Jeb; Decades after apartheid, South Africa faces another racial reckoning;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Actions by two Democratic groups could mean huge financial benefit for Clinton But the steps taken by the DNC and the main super PAC supporting her could also backfire, giving Bernie Sanders fresh fodder to highlight her relationship with Wall Street and other special interests at a time when the two candidates are locked in an intense nomination fight. By Matea Gold, Tom Hamburger and Paul Kane  •  Read more » As S.C. primary approaches, target on Trump grows larger As the billionaire's GOP rivals become more intent on stopping his momentum, they are escalating their attacks and challenging his populist authenticity. By Jose A. DelReal and Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   Skepticism deepens over deal to halt Syrian fighting Many key details in the agreement reached by world powers remain unaddressed, including who will enforce the truce and whether the factions in Syria will accept it. By Liz Sly and Zakaria Zakaria  •  Read more »   Bewildered by 2016 race, George W. Bush to return to the trail to boost Jeb Bush has been troubled by a GOP electorate that prioritizes Donald Trump's anger and projected strength over Jeb's qualifications and experience, friends and former advisers said. After avoiding politics throughout his post-presidency, Bush will appear Monday at a rally in South Carolina with his brother. By Philip Rucker and Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more »   Decades after apartheid, South Africa faces another racial reckoning In a farming town that hasn't changed much since the days of official "apartness," the slayings of two black men offer a glimpse into the tensions that are flaring again. By Kevin Sieff  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   There will be blood in South Carolina By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more »   Progressives' anti-free speech itch By George F. Will  •  Read more »   Washington, D.C., is drowning in a flood of illegal guns By Colbert I. King  •  Read more »   The sexist double standards hurting Hillary Clinton By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   In America, the art of doctoring is dying By Jerald Winakur  •  Read more »   Bernie Sanders's attack on reality By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   If this Iraqi dam collapses, half a million people could die U.S. officials see a growing likelihood of failure for the Mosul Dam and have warned that the devastation could be "a thousand times worse" than Hurricane Katrina. By Loveday Morris  •  Read more » As stocks fall, anxiety soars for retirement savers Americans in recent years had been able to use stock investments to recover from losses during the recession, but a correction came suddenly, and many are wondering if they'll have to rework their retirement plans. By Jonnelle Marte  •  Read more » Iconic portrait of George Washington to come down for high-tech cleaning The 18-month project involves scanning the 1796 work by Gilbert Stuart with infrared and ultraviolet imaging before restoring it and applying a protective varnish. By Peggy McGlone  •  Read more » Pope, Russian Orthodox leader bridge 1,000-year rift in Christianity The first such meeting since a split formed in the 11th century could open greater channels with Moscow over the humanitarian fallout from Middle East conflicts. By Nick Miroff and Brian Murphy  •  Read more » ACT essay scores are inexplicably low, causing uproar among college-bound students Some students earn great marks overall -- at or near the top score of 36 -- but are graded in the low 20s for writing. By Nick Anderson  •  Read more » Mount St. Mary's faculty asked its president to resign. The vote: 87-3. The Maryland university has been in turmoil with a heated debate over how to treat new students who are at risk of dropping out and terminated faculty members who became symbols to some of free speech. By Susan Svrluga  •  Read more » The psychology behind why we never really get over that first love First loves can have a haunting, bittersweet hold on our psyches, pulling us back to what was and what can never be again. Unless ... By Ellen McCarthy  •  Read more » Two 15-year-old girls killed in shooting at Arizona high school Police said the incident on Independence High School's campus in Glendale appeared to be a murder-suicide. By Elahe Izadi and Lindsey Bever  •  Read more » A last-minute guide to drugstore candy Forgot about Valentine's Day? The Russell Stovers of the world are counting on it — and are waiting with heart-shaped boxes. By Maura Judkis  •  Read more » My child is still out of control A parent wanted to make changes to keep the kid from ruling the roost. What worked, and what didn't? By Estelle Erasmus  •  Read more » In Ireland, a golden age for hard cider From Dublin to Cork, artisanal cider is ready for sampling throughout the Emerald Isle. By Sylvie Bigar  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. 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