Wednesday's Headlines: As ISIS closed in, officials raced to remove chemical-weapon materials

U.S. and Israel reach agreement on unprecedented amount of military aid; NFL to launch new $100 million concussion initiatives to improve player safety; The rise of GOP mega-donor Rebekah Mercer; House Democrats seek probe of Trump Foundation; N.Y. attorney general opens separate inquiry;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Simon Denyer / THE WASHINGTON POST As ISIS closed in, officials raced to remove chemical-weapon materials The Islamic State's encroachment on a Libyan site where potentially deadly chemicals were stored led to an effort by the U.S. and allies to remove the materials. The operation is one of the rare successes that Western nations can claim in Libya in recent years. By Missy Ryan and Greg Jaffe  •  Read more » U.S. and Israel reach agreement on unprecedented amount of military aid The agreement is expected to give Israel as much as $3.8 billion a year over 10 years, more aid than the United States has ever provided to any country. That is also much lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion a year that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought. By Carol Morello and Ruth Eglash  •  Read more »   NFL to launch new $100 million concussion initiatives to improve player safety Funds will go toward technological improvements, including attempts to develop safer helmets, and medical research into brain injuries. NFL leaders have faced intense scrutiny for their handling of head injuries suffered by players. By Mark Maske  •  Read more »   The rise of GOP mega-donor Rebekah Mercer Rebekah Mercer has emerged as one of the most influential figures in Donald Trump's orbit, leading a super PAC financed by her father, billionaire hedge fund magnate Robert Mercer. By Matea Gold  •  Read more »   House Democrats seek probe of Trump Foundation; N.Y. attorney general opens separate inquiry A request from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee asks the Justice Department to look into a $25,000 donation to Florida's attorney general, who was considering an investigation of Trump University. The N.Y. probe would be broader than the donation, a source said. By Matt Zapotosky and David A. Fahrenthold  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Why did Clinton hide her pneumonia? Because she's a woman. By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more »   You be the moderator: Send The Post the debate questions you think should be asked By Post Opinions Staff  •  Read more »   The Trumpification of Mike Pence By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   The danger of Trump the dealmaker By David Ignatius  •  Read more »   Nancy Pelosi: House conservatives are 'off the cliff' By Jonathan Capehart  •  Read more »   Candidates' dour talk about the economy is undermined by the economy By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   World Anti-Doping Agency confirms a Russian hack of Rio Olympic drug-testing database The group began posting confidential information about Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles and women's basketball standout Elena Delle Donne — and promised more leaks would be forthcoming. By Matt Bonesteel and Ellen Nakashima  •  Read more » Suu Kyi visit to Washington marks bipartisan success story The Burmese leader's trip comes as the Obama administration weighs rolling back additional sanctions. By David Nakamura  •  Read more » Marine drill instructor connected to recruit’s death accused of ordering other Muslim recruit into dryer The Marine said he was kept in the dryer long enough that his neck and arm started to burn, according to documents that describe the abuse at the Marine training center at Parris Island, S.C. By Dan Lamothe  •  Read more » Obama blasts Trump as a phony champion of the working class The president allowed himself to "vent" about a Republican nominee who he said "isn't fit in any way, shape or form to represent this country" during a campaign appearance in Philadelphia. By Anne Gearan and Philip Rucker  •  Read more » Fact Checker: The problem with Clinton's law school admissions test story Draft deferments for law students were officially eliminated at least six months before she took her admissions exam. By Glenn Kessler  •  Read more » The nearly forgotten story of the black women who helped land a man on the moon Growing up in the 1970s and '80s, Margot Lee Shetterly knew the stories: In the Jim Crow era, NASA hired black women to do the math and research that would launch men into space. But their role in history was not widely known. That could change with the release of a new book and film, "Hidden Figures." By Stephanie Merry  •  Read more » Kuwait plans to create a huge DNA database of residents and visitors. Scientists are appalled. The Gulf state says security is its intention, but many are skeptical, plus those who resist could face serious punishments, from a year in jail to a $33,000 fine. By Adam Taylor  •  Read more » 'Tonight's the type of night that makes fathers afraid to send their daughters away': Fraternity suspended after email The Kappa Alpha chapter at the University of Richmond will be investigated by both the university and national fraternity after an email containing offensive language was sent to about 100 students. By Susan Svrluga  •  Read more » Stop draining your iPhone to zero battery. And get it out of your pocket. Let's take advantage of the iPhone launch to dispel some old myths. You don't need to let your electronics power all the way down before you recharge them. By Rachel Feltman  •  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. 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